Podcast
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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Picking up the pieces of a bad week in Philly sports; Jimmy Kempski and Todd Zolecki join the show!
Jan 1702:10:08Tap to summarizeThe Saturday Show with Rob Ellis and Mike Sielski react to the fall out of a bad week in Philly sports. Last week the Eagles were in the playoffs, the Phillies were seemingly landing Bo Bichette, the Flyers were in a playoff spot, and the Sixers were playing well. All of the sudden, the Eagles are knocked out of the playoffs, Bo Bichette is stolen by the Mets, the Flyers are on a 5 game losing streak, and the Sixers are meh. Rob and Mike react to all of it! Jimmy Kempski joins the show to talk Birds and Todd Zolecki joins to talk about the Phillies!
Transcribe →Eagles-49ers playoff matchup! What should we expect? Derrick Gunn, Sam Farmer, and Zach Berman join the show!
Jan 1002:09:22Tap to summarizeAs the playoffs start this weekend, Rob Ellis and Mike Sielski discuss what they believe will happen and why- between the Eagles and a potentially hungry 49ers team looking for revenge. Hear thoughts from Derrick Gunn, Sam Farmer, and Zach Berman who all joined the show!
Transcribe →Eagles will sit the starters versus bad Commanders team. Is it the right decision? Ray Didinger and Conor Orr join the show!
Jan 302:09:31Tap to summarizeRob Ellis and Mike Sielski with 3 hours of power the day before the Eagles' backups play a depleted Commanders team. Is it right for the Eagles to sit the starters? The Eagles can theoretically move into the two seed if they 1) beat the Commanders AND 2) the Lions beat the Bears this weekend. Can the Eagles' backups beat the Commanders? Ray Didinger joins the show to offer some insight. Conor Orr from Sports Illustrated joins the show to talk about NFL football in general. Did Dave Dombrowski light a fire under Bryce Harper? Flyers and Sixers outlooks!
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Tanner McKee stands out in pre-season, Geoff Mosher and Ray Didinger talk Birds, Scott Franzke gives Phillies insights!
Aug 9, 202502:17:13Tap to summarizeRob Ellis and Mike Sielski talk a lot of Birds after the Eagles win their first pre-season game of the season over the Bengals at the Linc this past Thursday! Tanner McKee was a stand out, as well as undrafted signing Darius Cooper. Hear Scott Franzke's thoughts on the Phillies, who feel like they're heating up!
Transcribe →Jhoan Duran's first save in Phillies debut, Jimmy Rollins wall of fame, Micah Parsons and Terry McLaurin drama, Ray Didinger and Jim Salisbury join the show!
Aug 2, 202502:10:35Tap to summarizeRob Ellis and Mike Sielski celebrate Jhoan Duran's debut with the Phillies where he also gets his first Phillies' save! Jimmy Rollins joins the Phillies Wall of Fame. Who's the best- Chase Utley, Jimmy Rollins, or Ryan Howard? What did you think about the Phillies trade deadline? Jim Salisbury joins the show to talk Phillies. Eric Allen joins the Pro Football Hall of Fame this weekend, and Ray Didinger joins the show from Canton, Ohio to talk Allen and Birds.
Transcribe →Phillies inch closer to the trade deadline- do they get a bat or an arm? Eagles have moved past the Championship. Scott Lauber joins to talk Phillies. The Texas Tailgaters' Joe Sperone talks about playing Banana Ball and more!
Jul 26, 202501:27:25Tap to summarizeRob Ellis and Jody Mac, in for Mike Sielski, talk a lot of Phillies. After destroying the Yankees last night, where do the Phillies think they need to improve? What will they do at the deadline? Scott Lauber joins the show to talk about the Phillies and their future as the deadline looms. Joe Sperone, a local product who now pitches for the Texas Tailgaters (who play against the Savannah Bananas), talks about how he went from the greater Philadelphia area, to playing at West Chester University, to now pitching for the Tailgaters!
Transcribe →6/28 Rob Ellis and Al Morganti show: Phillies, Flyers, Sixers, Todd Zolecki and more!
Jun 28, 202502:17:49Tap to summarizeNo description available
Transcribe →Full 6/21 Rob and Mike show: Phillies, Tom McCarthy, Kevin Kurz and more!
Jun 21, 202502:14:44Tap to summarizeNo description available
Transcribe →Are the Phillies back? Could the Sixers make a move in the NBA Draft? Tyler Kepner and Keith Pompey join the show and more!
Jun 14, 202502:16:07Tap to summarizeRob Ellis and Mike Sielski discuss whether they think the Phillies are fully back or if they still need to see more. And what moves should the Phillies make at the deadline? The NBA draft is coming up, and there's been some rumors that they could make a trade in the draft. Do you think they should? Tyler Kepner joins to talk Phillies and Keith Pompey joins to talk about the Sixers and more!
Transcribe →Is it time for the Phillies to shake it up? Will the Eagles Defense take a step back following Super Bowl win? Matt Gelb and Brooks Kubena join the show
Jun 7, 202502:12:32Tap to summarizeRob Ellis and Mike Sielski on their Saturday morning time discuss what the Phillies need to do to get back on track following a brutal bullpen game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. They also discuss the future of the Eagles defense, which has been taken over by Vic Fangio following the Super Bowl win in 2024. Matt Gelb joins the show and gives insight about the Phillies, and Brooks Kubena gives his take on the Eagles and more.
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