In this conversation, author Aaron Bracy discusses his book 'A Soaring Season,' which chronicles the inspiring journey of the 2003-2004 St. Joe's Hawks basketball team. He shares insights from his extensive interviews with players and coaches, revealing surprising stories and the impact of Phil Martelli's coaching. The discussion also touches on the challenges faced by modern college basketball teams, the importance of competition, and the future of Philadelphia basketball.

It's March which means basketball, so we start talking NCAA Tourney before being joined by Coach Phil Martelli who reflects on his coaching legacy, the importance of gratitude, and his involvement with the Coaches vs. Cancer initiative. He discusses the evolving landscape of basketball, including the impact of NIL and the transfer portal, while emphasizing the need for community support in fighting cancer. Martelli also shares insights from his new campaign aimed at making a difference in people's lives through meaningful connections and gratitude.

Former MLB closer David Aardsma shares his journey from the minor leagues to the major leagues, discussing memorable experiences, the challenges of adapting to professional baseball, and the evolution of pitching in the sport. He delves into the impact of analytics, the importance of specialization in roles, and the mentality of closers. Aardsma also shares his thoughts on the introduction of robot umpires and reflects on the vibrant atmosphere of the Waste Management Open.

In this episode, start talking the success of the recent Four Nations hockey event and its implications for the NHL. Then we talk various aspects of Philadelphia sports, focusing on the struggles of the 76ers, the recent NBA All-Star Weekend, and the implications of MLB's broadcasting changes. We discuss the pressure on the Phillies to perform this season and then the turnover as the Union begin their season.

In this episode, we celebrate the Philadelphia Eagles' recent Super Bowl victory, discussing the team's performance, key players, and coaching strategies with Dave Spadaro. We highlight the significance of the win for both the players and the fans, while also reflecting on the contributions of General Manager Howie Roseman and owner Jeffrey Lurie.We talked delves into the dynamics of the team, the importance of preparation, and the legacy being built by the Eagles organization. We then delve into the current state of the Philadelphia 76ers, the impact of injuries on team performance, and the hope that spring training brings to baseball fans.

We break down the upcoming Super Bowl featuring the Eagles and Chiefs, with insights from Hall of Fame coach Dick Vermeil. The conversation covers the importance of experience in Super Bowl preparation, key matchups between the teams, quarterback dynamics, defensive strategies, and the impact of special teams. Then, fmr. NFL TE Time Massaquoi discusses the evolution of the tight end position in football, emphasizing the unique relationship between tight ends and quarterbacks. They reflect on the importance of knowledge and understanding in the game, particularly from the perspective of coaching and personal development. Then we covered his journey of navigating identity after sports, the significance of community resilience and mental health, and the role of athletes in raising awareness about mental health challenges. The conversation concludes with predictions for the Super Bowl and insights into team dynamics.

Started the show talking about the NFC Championship last week and looking forward to some of the Super Bowl storylines. Then we talked Flyers starting to make some trades before talking some Sixers basketball and more.

It's NFC Championship Weekend and Dave Spadaro is back with us to help break down Sunday's game between the Commanders and Eagles with a Super Bowl birth on the line.