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The Fan Talking Straight - Philadelphia Sports
Hosted by Philly Sports · EN
Philly fan and Penn State alumni, Mike 'G' Gillespie, reacts to the biggest games and headlines in Philadelphia and national sports. A to the point podcast that challenges mainstream narratives and balances fandom with unbiased perspective. Previews, gambling picks and cheeky segments unite to produce a combo of analysis and amusement unheard in Philly Sports Talk.
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PLAYOFF HOCKEY returns to Philadelphia, Bone to pick of the week, Come again?! | TFTS 180
Apr 1500:36:58Tap to summarizeOn this Philly Sports podcast episode, Mike celebrates the Flyers return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, looks back on the season and gets you ready for the Pittsburgh Penguins. He wants to shrink the game after The Masters and a recent golf round. The show closes with reaction to some shocking news regarding a Philly sports media personality.Flyers talk (0:00)Bone to pick of the week (22:31)Come again?! (31:12)Be heard on the next episode - leave a voicemail: 215 690 1363FOLLOW Mikehttps://instagram.com/mikeg_tftshttps://www.tiktok.com/@mikeg_tftshttps://twitter.com/MikeG_TFTShttps://linktr.ee/tftspodJoin the FREE DISCORD https://discord.gg/w9rp3quAjsApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fan-talking-straight-philadelphia-sports/id1579511518Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NCtEnbEKKE9orzYZ0UMI5Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/62afe299-81d3-44dc-a113-db79c1bdfb34/the-fan-talking-straight-philadelphia-sportsiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-fan-talking-straight-p-207224863/Pocketcasts: https://pca.st/2bf9lgnw
Transcribe →What to watch for as Phillies open 2026 campaign, March Madness bringing back accountability | TFTS 179
Mar 2700:38:13Tap to summarizeOn this Philly Sports podcast episode, Mike previews the Philadelphia Phillies 2026 season after MLB Opening Day. He examines the playoff prospects of the Flyers and Sixers. Mike's bone to pick is with the NFL showcasing flag football and the date of the upcoming season opener. The show closes with a discussion on accountability as the tough, old school coaches continue to advance in the NCAA Tournament.Phils outlook (2:55)Three things to watch for (10:24)Flyers, Sixers playoff chances (17:14)Bone to pick of the week (23:31)Come again?! (30:56)Be heard on the next episode - leave a voicemail: 215 690 1363FOLLOW Mikehttps://instagram.com/mikeg_tftshttps://www.tiktok.com/@mikeg_tftshttps://twitter.com/MikeG_TFTShttps://linktr.ee/tftspodJoin the FREE DISCORD https://discord.gg/w9rp3quAjsApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fan-talking-straight-philadelphia-sports/id1579511518Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NCtEnbEKKE9orzYZ0UMI5Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/62afe299-81d3-44dc-a113-db79c1bdfb34/the-fan-talking-straight-philadelphia-sportsiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-fan-talking-straight-p-207224863/Pocketcasts: https://pca.st/2bf9lgnw
Transcribe →Carolina golf saves, Flyers Trade Deadline, Eagles Free Agency, The Players and Harper's WBC | TFTS 178
Mar 1600:41:47Tap to summarizeOn this Philly Sports podcast episode, Mike returns from a few weeks off with a personal update and recap of a recent North Carolina golf trip. He responds to a listener call on overtime hockey and a desirable United States netminder for the Philadelphia Flyers. Mike analyzes the Flyers moves, or lack thereof, at the NHL Trade Deadline. He reacts to the biggest signings in NFL Free Agency and reviews the Eagles additions and subtractions. Slow play at The Players Championship is the subject of the bone to pick of the week and Bryce Harper's numbers at the World Baseball Classic are eye opening. The show closes highlighting the local schools getting ready to lace 'em up for March Madness.Winter blues and NC golf trip (00:32)Hockey call and Flyers post TDL (8:17)NFL/Eagles FA (22:17)Bone to pick of the week (31:26)Come again?! (36:01)Be heard on the next episode - leave a voicemail: 215 690 1363FOLLOW Mikehttps://instagram.com/mikeg_tftshttps://www.tiktok.com/@mikeg_tftshttps://twitter.com/MikeG_TFTShttps://linktr.ee/tftspodJoin the FREE DISCORD https://discord.gg/w9rp3quAjsApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fan-talking-straight-philadelphia-sports/id1579511518Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NCtEnbEKKE9orzYZ0UMI5Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/62afe299-81d3-44dc-a113-db79c1bdfb34/the-fan-talking-straight-philadelphia-sportsiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-fan-talking-straight-p-207224863/Pocketcasts: https://pca.st/2bf9lgnw
Transcribe →USA wins hockey gold, Eagles inside info, Franklin reestablishing Virginia Tech | TFTS 177
Feb 2300:34:15Tap to summarizeOn this Philly Sports podcast episode, Mike reacts to the United States Men's Hockey team capturing Olympic gold for the first time since 1980 with a 2-1 overtime win over Team Canada. He has a bone to pick with the recent discussion in Philadelphia around the Eagles drafting a quarterback. Mike shares some inside information on the end of the 2025 season, staff changes and player offseason plans. The show closes with an examination of a new James Franklin tag line at Virginia Tech.Gold medal game reaction (1:10)Bone to pick of the week (15:17)Eagles insider updates (20:08)Come again?! (27:57)Be heard on the next episode - leave a voicemail: 215 690 1363FOLLOW Mikehttps://instagram.com/mikeg_tftshttps://www.tiktok.com/@mikeg_tftshttps://twitter.com/MikeG_TFTShttps://linktr.ee/tftspodJoin the FREE DISCORD https://discord.gg/w9rp3quAjsApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fan-talking-straight-philadelphia-sports/id1579511518Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NCtEnbEKKE9orzYZ0UMI5Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/62afe299-81d3-44dc-a113-db79c1bdfb34/the-fan-talking-straight-philadelphia-sportsiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-fan-talking-straight-p-207224863/Pocketcasts: https://pca.st/2bf9lgnw
Transcribe →Castellanos release, Harper comments cast more questions on 2026 Phillies | TFTS 176
Feb 1600:39:15Tap to summarizeOn this Philly Sports podcast episode, Mike reacts to the release and accompanying revelations of former Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos. He analyzes Bryce Harper's first media availability of 2026 and explains why the organization feels dysfunctional to start the campaign. Mike takes issue with some of the media questions on distractions and t-shirts. Adolis Garcia looks ready to mash and a listener cashed in big on the Pebble Beach Pro AM. The show closes with a listener call on the state of football and if Mike believes the USA men's hockey can take down Canada in the Olympics.Nick Castellanos released (1:20)Harper's state of the union (12:05)Bone to pick of the week (22:25)Come again?! (26:53)Caller on football's demise? (31:42)Men's Olympic hockey outlook (35:57)Be heard on the next episode - leave a voicemail: 215 690 1363FOLLOW Mikehttps://instagram.com/mikeg_tftshttps://www.tiktok.com/@mikeg_tftshttps://twitter.com/MikeG_TFTShttps://linktr.ee/tftspodJoin the FREE DISCORD https://discord.gg/w9rp3quAjsApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fan-talking-straight-philadelphia-sports/id1579511518Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NCtEnbEKKE9orzYZ0UMI5Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/62afe299-81d3-44dc-a113-db79c1bdfb34/the-fan-talking-straight-philadelphia-sportsiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-fan-talking-straight-p-207224863/Pocketcasts: https://pca.st/2bf9lgnw
Transcribe →Seahawks win Snoozer Bowl, Flyers/Michkov madness, Sixers TDL, An Eagle exits and another excited | TFTS 175
Feb 1000:41:23Tap to summarizeOn this Philly Sports podcast episode, Mike reacts to the big game bust as Seattle defeated New England for the NFL crown. He identifies an imbalance of narrative vs performance among quarterbacks Drake Maye and Jalen Hurts. He chimes in on an eventful news week for the Philadelphia Flyers and the bizarre Sixers trade of Jared McCain. A caller wants a plate appearance against Aaron Nola. Mike has a bone to pick with the Waste Management crowd and is taken aback by an excited AJ Brown.SB and NFL season reaction (00:14)Flyers chaos (10:50)Sixers trade deadline (20:14)Call on WBC tryout (24:52)Waste Management behavior (31:30)AJ Brown excited and Jeff Stoutland exits (35:27)Be heard on the next episode - leave a voicemail: 215 690 1363FOLLOW Mikehttps://instagram.com/mikeg_tftshttps://www.tiktok.com/@mikeg_tftshttps://twitter.com/MikeG_TFTShttps://linktr.ee/tftspodJoin the FREE DISCORD https://discord.gg/w9rp3quAjsApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fan-talking-straight-philadelphia-sports/id1579511518Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NCtEnbEKKE9orzYZ0UMI5Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/62afe299-81d3-44dc-a113-db79c1bdfb34/the-fan-talking-straight-philadelphia-sportsiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-fan-talking-straight-p-207224863/Pocketcasts: https://pca.st/2bf9lgnw
Transcribe →SB60 Preview: Matchups, metrics, trends and predictions for Seahawks & Patriots | TFTS 174
Feb 200:38:24Tap to summarizeOn this Philly Sports podcast episode, Mike previews the NFL's ultimate game as the Seahawks and Patriots are set to do battle in Super Bowl 60. He breaks down the key matchups and provides the latest odds, metrics and historical betting trends. Mike reacts to the Philadelphia Eagles hire of Sean Mannion as offensive coordinator and the suspension of Sixers forward Paul George. The show closes with analysis of the Levi's Stadium playing surface for the big game, a flashback to the Sodfather and Mike's prediction.SB preview (1:24)Eagles OC hire (20:34)Bone to pick of the week (29:02)Come again!? (32:25)Big game prediction (36:43)Be heard on the next episode - leave a voicemail: 215 690 1363FOLLOW Mikehttps://instagram.com/mikeg_tftshttps://www.tiktok.com/@mikeg_tftshttps://twitter.com/MikeG_TFTShttps://linktr.ee/tftspodJoin the FREE DISCORD https://discord.gg/w9rp3quAjsApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fan-talking-straight-philadelphia-sports/id1579511518Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NCtEnbEKKE9orzYZ0UMI5Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/62afe299-81d3-44dc-a113-db79c1bdfb34/the-fan-talking-straight-philadelphia-sportsiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-fan-talking-straight-p-207224863/Pocketcasts: https://pca.st/2bf9lgnw
Transcribe →AFC/NFC Championship Reaction, Eggs delaying Eagles hire, Birds fan rooting interests | TFTS 173
Jan 2700:38:58Tap to summarizeOn this Philly Sports podcast episode, Mike reacts to the NFL Conference Championship games and analyzes the early betting odds for Super Bowl 60. He reviews recent head coaching hires and highlights the remaining vacancies. Mike refutes the comments of local radio hosts regarding the Eagles offensive coordinator search and postseason rooting interests for Birds fans. He highlights a head scratching cash out on a massive parlay and the up and down experience that is Flyers hockey.Patriots vs Broncos (00:39)Rams vs Seahawks (11:40)SB line, total and initial analysis (16:57)NFL head coach carousel (20:43)Bones to pick of the week (22:44)Come again!? (31:56)Be heard on the next episode - leave a voicemail: 215 690 1363FOLLOW Mikehttps://instagram.com/mikeg_tftshttps://www.tiktok.com/@mikeg_tftshttps://twitter.com/MikeG_TFTShttps://linktr.ee/tftspodJoin the FREE DISCORD https://discord.gg/w9rp3quAjsApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fan-talking-straight-philadelphia-sports/id1579511518Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NCtEnbEKKE9orzYZ0UMI5Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/62afe299-81d3-44dc-a113-db79c1bdfb34/the-fan-talking-straight-philadelphia-sportsiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-fan-talking-straight-p-207224863/Pocketcasts: https://pca.st/2bf9lgnw
Transcribe →NFL Divisional Round Reaction, Eagles OC search & Jalen Hurts, Bo Bichette, Flyers sagging | TFTS 172
Jan 1900:50:16Tap to summarizeOn this Philly Sports podcast episode, Mike reacts to the four divisional round games in the NFL and looks ahead to conference championship weekend. He shares his favorite candidates in the Eagles offensive coordinator search and explains how the hire can extinguish the leaks and speculation surrounding quarterback Jalen Hurts. Bones to pick of the week are with the Phillies as the Bo Bichette pursuit ended in disappointment and a local golf influencer lecturing on social media. A recent NBC Sports Philadelphia hire had Mike's head spinning. The show closes with an update on the struggling Flyers and a resurgence of fan discontent.Bills vs Broncos (4:10)49ers vs Seahawks (11:32)Texans vs Patriots (14:02)Rams vs Bears (17:51) AFC/NFC Champ lines and thoughts (22:09)Eagles OC search and Hurts noise (27:02)Bones to pick of the week (33:44)Come again!? (40:30)Flyers update (43:43)Be heard on the next episode - leave a voicemail: 215 690 1363FOLLOW Mikehttps://instagram.com/mikeg_tftshttps://www.tiktok.com/@mikeg_tftshttps://twitter.com/MikeG_TFTShttps://linktr.ee/tftspodJoin the FREE DISCORD https://discord.gg/w9rp3quAjsApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fan-talking-straight-philadelphia-sports/id1579511518Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NCtEnbEKKE9orzYZ0UMI5Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/62afe299-81d3-44dc-a113-db79c1bdfb34/the-fan-talking-straight-philadelphia-sportsiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-fan-talking-straight-p-207224863/Pocketcasts: https://pca.st/2bf9lgnw
Transcribe →Offensive woes plague Eagles as 2025 season ends in familiar fashion | TFTS 171
Jan 1200:33:49Tap to summarizeOn this Philly Sports podcast episode, Mike reacts to the end of the Philadelphia Eagles season after a wild card round loss to the San Francisco 49ers (00:33). Despite Kevin Patullo's shortcomings, Mike places a bulk of the blame elsewhere within the Birds offense (11:51). A question on the inner workings of the Eagles coaching staff (16:17). Mike responds to a voicemail theorizing why Nick Sirianni couldn't pull the plug on his offensive coordinator (21:10). The show closes with a recap of the first round of the NFL Playoffs, who Mike is rooting for the rest of the way and early thoughts on the National Championship game (25:29). Be heard on the next episode - leave a voicemail: 215 690 1363FOLLOW Mikehttps://instagram.com/mikeg_tftshttps://www.tiktok.com/@mikeg_tftshttps://twitter.com/MikeG_TFTShttps://linktr.ee/tftspodJoin the FREE DISCORD https://discord.gg/w9rp3quAjsApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fan-talking-straight-philadelphia-sports/id1579511518Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NCtEnbEKKE9orzYZ0UMI5Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/62afe299-81d3-44dc-a113-db79c1bdfb34/the-fan-talking-straight-philadelphia-sportsiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-fan-talking-straight-p-207224863/Pocketcasts: https://pca.st/2bf9lgnw
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