Previous Shows

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Nov. 1, 2024

Breaking Down The Birds With Eagles Insider Dave Spadaro

We started the show looking back at the World Series before bringing on Eagles Insider Dave Spadaro to help break down the Birds and talk about how: Winning makes everybody happier. The Eagles played a solid game against the Bengals. The bye week allowed the team to reset and refocus. Young players are making a significant impact on defense. Saquon Barkley has transformed the team's running game. Winning the division is crucial for playoff success. The Eagles have shown depth despite inju...
405
Oct. 25, 2024

Chaos of College Sports With NIL, Transfer Portal, Gambling & More with Coach Gary Waters

In this conversation, Coach Gary Waters joins us to discuss the evolving landscape of college basketball, focusing on the challenges coaches face in handling controversial situations, the impact of NIL and the transfer portal, and the importance of maintaining team culture. We also delve into the mental health of student athletes, the influence of gambling, and the potential shift towards professionalism in college sports. Throughout the discussion, the significance of character in coaching is e...
404
Oct. 18, 2024

Legacy Of Hakeem The Dream With Author Mirin Fader

We start the show talking about the MLB Playoffs, health of the Sixers to start the season and some Eagles/Giants. Then Mirren Fader discusses her new book on Hakeem Olajuwon, exploring his journey from a late bloomer in basketball to an NBA legend. The discussion highlights the importance of mentorship, community, and Olajuwon's competitive spirit, as well as his rediscovery of faith and the impact he has had on future generations of players. Fader emphasizes Olajuwon's legacy of giving and the...
403
Oct. 11, 2024

Red October Ends, Sixers Season Loading With Inquirer Writer Keith Pompey

We start the show talking about the aftermath of the Philadelphia Phillies' season and where they go next before transitioning into insights about the Sixers' preseason as they get ready to start the regular season with Inquirer Sixers Writer Keith Pompey. We delve into Joel Embiid's health management and his current knee questions, the implications of load management on player legacy, and the team's offensive strategies. We also cover the versatility of the Sixers' roster, and the challenges th...
402
Oct. 4, 2024

WS Champ Greg Dobbs Talks Red October & Andscapes Marc Spears On The Legacy of Dikembe Mutombo

We started the show getting hyped for Red October with World Series Champion Greg Dobbs talking some baseball, how the playoffs are different, the feel at CBP and more. Then we looked at the life and legacy of a giant of the game, Dikembe Mutombo with Marc Spears of Andscape.
401
Sept. 27, 2024

Red October Loading, More Sixers Arena Talk, Eagles/Bucs & More

Last weeked of the regular season and with the Phillies clinching the East and the bye, we take a look ahead at the playoffs, roster options and potential opponents. Then we continue our new Sixers arena talk from last week before talking some football and Eagles/Bucs before this weekend.
400
Sept. 20, 2024

Sixers Downtown Arena Moving Forward, Eagles Struggles, Phillies & More

Jeff and Jason take a deep dive into the Sixers downtown arena plans with the Mayor coming out in favor this week. Then they talk some Phillies as the season comes to a close and then NFL and the Eagles struggles in week 2 as they look to New Orleans in week 3.
399
Sept. 13, 2024

Phillies Playoff Push, Eagles Open Season, Venmo Requesting Players for Gambling Losses & More

We started the show talking baseball and the Phillies as they try to hold on to first place in the National League heading into the Playoffs. Then we talked some NFL from week 1 including the Eagles starting in Brazil before looking at the game this week against the Falcons. Then we'll talk some NCAA including Venmo requests to a qb for gambling losses.
398
Sept. 6, 2024

NFL Coaching Great Tom Moore Talks His 60 Year Football Coaching Career

Coach Tom Moore has worked with greats like Manning, Brady and Sanders and this week he joined the Heart of Sports to discuss his new book, 'The Player's Coach,' and reflect on his 60 years of coaching experience in the NFL. He shared lessons learned and expressed gratitude to players, coaches, owners, and fans. Moore talked about his early coaching days in the Army and the importance of responsibility and teaching. He also discussed the qualities of great quarterbacks and the evolution of the g...
397
Aug. 30, 2024

The Chaos And Price Of College Football With NY Times Best Seller Armen Keteyian

Award winning journalist and NY Times Best Seller Armen Keteyian joins the show to talk about his new book with John Talty called "The Price: What It Takes to Win in College Football’s Era of Chaos”
396
Aug. 23, 2024

Breaking Down The Birds With Eagles Insider Dave Spadaro

We started the show having some fun with fantasy football before moving onto football and baseball talk. Then we were joined by Eagles Insider Dave Spadaro to break down the birds from the new coaches on staff and approach, to the offensive depth, new faces and position battles at camp, to how the team is approaching Brazil.
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Aug. 16, 2024

Olympics Recap, Baseball & Phillies Talk, Soccer, NCAA & Much more

With the Olympics ending, we look back on what we saw and look ahead to what comes next in 2028. Then we talked some soccer, gambling and the NCAA before getting into some baseball and Phillies talk.
394
Aug. 9, 2024

The Legacy of Coach Ara Parseghian with Author Mark Hubbard

From growing up playing football to learning under some of the best coaches in the history of the game and shaping his own legacy as the head coach of Notre Dame, we look at the career and journey of coach Ara Parsegian as discussed in the new book ARA with author Mark Hubbard.
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Aug. 2, 2024

Best of The Heart of Sports with Jamie Moyer & Jon Finkel

We've got a best of this week revisiting our interviews first with Jamie Moyer talking the evolution of pitching and then looking at the life and legacy of Macho Man Randy Savage with author Jon Finkel.
392
July 26, 2024

Eagles Season Preview With NJ.Com Beat Writer Chris Franklin

With training camp opening this week, we did our Eagels season preview breaking down the roster and the storylines as players report with NJ.com Beat Writer Chris Franklin.
391
July 19, 2024

Baseball Talk Looking At The All-Star Game & Phillies 2nd Half

Coming off the All-Star break, we look back at the game, the HR derby, the Phillies hot first half to start the season and what will happen for the 2nd half.
390
July 12, 2024

Reporter Chris Clarey Talks Wimbledon From The All England Club

We open the show talking about the situation with Mike Gundy and his comments after a player got a DUI. Then we talked some Phillies baseball before being joined by reporter Chris Clarey from the All England Club to break down Wimbledon as we head to the finals this weekend.
389
July 5, 2024

Talking BBQ, Baseball Journey And Relationship With Bill Bucker With '86 World Series Champion Mookie Wilson

We had an in-depth discussion with 1986 World Series Champion Mookie Wilson starting with his post-playing days in the BBQ business with his family, before going back through is baseball journey and diving into the special relationship he developed with Bill Bucker. That and we talked some Phillies, Sixers and more
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June 28, 2024

NBA Draft & Free Agency Break Down WIth Inquirer Writer Keith Pompey

We talked about what the Sixers did in the draft this week, what will they do in free agency and what are they doing as a team with Inquirer writer Keith Pompey. Then we talked a little hockey, some Phillies and more.
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June 21, 2024

Phillies Baseball & The Farm System With The Morning Call’s Tom Housenick

We're going down on the farm to talk prospects and where things stand in terms of assets or reinforcements for the big squad with Tom Housenick of the Morning Call. Then we'll talk some hockey, ratings, basketball and controversy in sports.
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June 14, 2024

HOF Coach Dick Vermeil and Award Winning Writer Dan Schlossberg

We were joined by Hall Of Fame Coach Dick Vermeil to talk some wine, charity, cars, and football including his thoughts on the Eagles this offseason and Merril Reese getting his call to the Hall. Then we were joined by award-winning writer and author Dan Schlossberg to take a deep dive into the state of baseball from gambling, to new rules, pitching, and more.
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June 7, 2024

Doug Glanville Joins From London To Talk Phillies/Mets & Negro Leagues

We started the show talking basketball with the NBA Finals getting underway. Then Doug Glanville joined us from across the pond to discuss his experience in London for the MLB series and the significance of baseball in different countries. He also talked about the Phillies' success and their dominant pitching rotation before we shifted the conversation to the merger of statistics from the Negro leagues and the importance of recognizing the history and contributions of black players. Glanville em...
384
May 31, 2024

Mets Radio Broadcaster Pat McCarthy Talks Baseball, London Series & More

We started the show talking about some NBA Basketball as the blowouts int he Conference finals led to a Dallas/Boston matchup. Then we were joined by Mets Radio Broadcaster Pat McCarthy to talk Phillies success, Mets struggles, the London series and his own health recovery.
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May 24, 2024

Author Dan Schlossberg Talks The Legend And Legacy of Hank Aaron

We started the show talking Phillies baseball as the hottest team in the League and closed the show talking the changing college landscape with NIL. In between, we were joined by author Dan Schlossberg to talk Hank Aaron's the legacy, racism he had to overcome and legend that continues as covered in his new book Home Run King: The Remarkable Record of Hank Aaron.