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Mike Sielski and Rob Ellis
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Mike Sielski and Rob Ellis deliver engaging, meaningful sports talk with conviction and context. Hosted by Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Mike Sielski and veteran broadcaster Rob Ellis, the show slows the game down, challenges conventional thinking and digs into the why behind Philadelphia sports. From Eagles roster philosophy and Phillies decision-making to Sixers identity questions and the bigger stories shaping the city, Sielski and Ellis provide smart, thoughtful reporting and analysis for fans who want substance with their sports talk.
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Mike And Rob Live From The Art Museum, Rising Up: Rocky And The Making Of Monuments
3d ago02:11:28Tap to summarizeRob Ellis and Mike Sielski make history with the FIRST EVER RADIO BROADCAST FROM THE PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART!! Rising Up: Rocky and the Making of Monuments is a fabulous exhibit at the art museum highlighting the making of the Rocky movies and the history of the sport of boxing and the Saturday Show guys couldn't have been more thrilled to be there. Paul Farber, the Director and Co-Founder of Monument Lab who was a part of curating the exhibit joins the show to talk about the process and his work. Also, the guys cover the the MLB salary cap, what the Phillies need to do to get over the hump, and even the likely AJ Brown trade!
Transcribe →Mr. T joins the show talking Rocky III, The A-Team, and his career with Rob and Mike!
1w ago00:32:07Tap to summarizeRob Ellis and Mike Sielski had the honor to speak with the LEGENDARY Mr. T to talk about his career, Rocky III, The A-Team, and a lot more. Humbly, Mr. T speaks all about his life, his story, and how he made it to fame.
Transcribe →Mr. T Joins The Show: A Humble Icon!
1w ago02:09:55Tap to summarizeRob Ellis and Mike Sielski were honored to be joined by the LEGENDARY Mr. T to talk about his career, how he got the role of Clubber Lang in Rocky III, and how the rest of his career took off with The A-Team among other ventures! Bob Harig, author of Tiger V. Jack joins the show to talk about the new book! Phillies are on a slide- Aaron Nola has been a problem, and they still need a right-handed bat!
Transcribe →Full 5/9 Rob and Mike Show: Sixers, Flyers, Phillies, Joe Amodei and more!
3w ago02:20:18Tap to summarizeNo description available
Transcribe →Sixers Game 7 vs Celtics?? Flyers advance to Round 2?? Mike Sielski and Glen Macnow join the show!
May 202:12:18Tap to summarizeRob Ellis and Al Morganti, in for Mike Sielski (in North Carolina to cover the Flyers), have a special Saturday show on one of the most packed Philly sports day, maybe ever. The Sixers play Game 7 of Round 1 versus the Celtics in Boston tonight- the Sixers have that dawg in them. Can they finish the job? The Flyers dispose of the Pittsburgh Penguins in Round 1 and advance to Round 2 versus the Carolina Hurricanes tonight in Game 1! The Phillies face the Marlins again tonight as well, hoping for a 5th straight win under new manager Don Mattingly. And the Kentucky Derby to boot- what a sports day 😂 Glen Macnow joins the show to tell the guys What He's Watching!
Transcribe →Flyers can advance TONIGHT! Eagles makin moves. Sixers down 1-2. Phillies are a disaster. Scott Lauber and Zach Berman join the show!
Apr 2502:11:47Tap to summarizeTom Kelly (in for Rob Ellis) and Mike Sielski on the WIP Saturday Show are Flyered up and ready for the Flyers to just end the series versus the Penguins already, maybe tonight in South Philly in Game 4. Eagles' have been drafting well and have some players to look forward to- Zach Berman jumps on to talk about the Birds. The Sixers drop a close game last night and now trail 1-2 in the series. The Phillies are a disaster and no one can figure out why. Scott Lauber joins the show to try and provide some answers.
Transcribe →LETS GO FLLYYEERRRSSS! Flyers-Penguins kicks off tonight; Sixers-Celtics? Phillies falling apart.
Apr 1802:05:32Tap to summarizeRob Ellis and Al Morganti (in for Mike Sielski, who is in Pittsburgh covering the Flyers-Pens) are FLYERED UP! Flyers play in Pittsburgh tonight at 8pm to kick off their first-round playoff series. Mike Sielski calls in from Pittsburgh to report on the vibes and give his take on the series. The Sixers are not favorited to beat the Celtics in the first round of the playoffs. The Phillies have been awful- not much else to say.
Transcribe →Flyers control their own destiny! Kevin Kurz joins to talk Flyers; Phillies weak start; insider journalism discussion
Apr 1101:47:24Tap to summarizeMike Sielski and Rob Ellis are Flyered up this Saturday as the Flyers, with 3 games left in the regular season, occupy 3rd in the Metropolitan Division and hold a playoff spot. With the Islanders and Blue Jackets nipping at their heels, Kevin Kurz joins the show to offer perspective about the Flyers' makeup, their season, and what he thinks about the playoffs! Phillies have been flat, no real offense until last night- what has happened so far? Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel are a topic of conversation.
Transcribe →Full Show: Flyers, Phillies, and Sixers win ON THE SAME DAY! Jalen Hurts controversy! Jeff McLane joins the show!
Apr 402:17:23Tap to summarizeRob Ellis and Mike Sielksi on the Saturday Show have everything on the docket. Flyers, Phillies, and Sixers all win yesterday- a rarity! Flyers stay alive in the playoff hunt, Phillies rout the Rockies, and Sixers beat the Timberwolves. A few stories drop about Jalen Hurts and the behind the scenes view of him with the Eagles- Jeff McLane of the Philly Inquirer joins the show to add more context to the story he wrote.
Transcribe →Full Show: Phillies season has arrived! Jeff Stoutland and Cam Jurgens, Tom McCarthy and Mike Vaccaro join the show!
Mar 2802:11:38Tap to summarizeRob Ellis and Mike Sielski are back together on the Saturday Show (after Mike was away a little while) catching up on everything from over the past week in Philly sports. The Phillies are back, we got a glimpse into Cam Jurgens' back injury, and both the Sixers and Flyers are nearing the ends of their seasons. Tom McCarthy joins the show to talk about the NCAA College Basketball Tourney and some Phillies baseball and Mike Vaccaro from the New York Post joins to talk about his new book "Bosses of the Bronx," which is about the Steinbrenner Yankees!
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