The Ringer's Philly Special

Sheil finally joins Raheem and Chris to talk more about the Sixers and how enjoyable this team has been to watch in recent weeks. Is the 'Philly Special' finally turning the corner and starting to believe that the dynamic duo of James Harden and Joel Embiid can take this team deep into the playoffs? Plus, Chris makes a bold statement about the MVP race. Sheil and Cliff also touch on some Philly sports topics that the people want to hear about, including free agent safety Chauncey Gardner-Johnson.Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Raheem Palmer, and Chris RyanProducer: Cliff Augustin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sixers are 4-1 on their current road trip after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night, and Chris and Raheem have been pulled back into believing this year’s team can make a deep run. The MVP conversation has been heating up, and Joel Embiid has been extremely dominant, but will he fall to Nikola Jokic again? Plus, do the Sixers have a Big Three in Joel Embiid, James Harden, and Tyrese Maxey?Hosts: Raheem Palmer and Chris RyanProducer: Cliff Augustin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Eagles currently have 12 free agents on Sheil’s top 100 free agents list. Sheil and Ben discuss which of those free agents the Eagles should try to bring back. Some of the bigger names include Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, Javon Hargrave, James Bradberry IV, Miles Sanders, and Jason Kelce. Plus, the Giants sign Daniel Jones to a four-year contract and franchise-tag Saquon Barkley. Cliff also attempts to name every current NFL player who played at Temple.Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Ben SolakProducer: Cliff Augustin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sixers are coming off a tough loss against the Mavericks in which Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic both had 40-point games. Chris and Raheem discuss whether starting Tyrese Maxey or De’Anthony Melton makes a huge difference on the defensive end. Paul Reed has essentially been given the backup center role and is playing well when Joel Embiid is on the bench. Plus, will James Harden head back to Houston if the Sixers don’t make a deep postseason run?Hosts: Chris Ryan and Raheem PalmerProducer: Cliff Augustin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fresh out of the All-Star break, the Sixers defeated the Grizzlies in one of the best victories they've had this season. They followed it up by losing two games that came down to the wire against the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat. Chris and Raheem are back to discuss those games and what it will take for the Sixers to overcome their kryptonite, the Celtics. Plus, what has been going on with Tyrese Maxey recently?Hosts: Chris Ryan and Raheem PalmerProducer: Cliff Augustin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After Shane Steichen and Jonathan Gannon both landed head coaching gigs following the Eagles’ Super Bowl loss, Philly has yet to fill its offensive and defensive coordinator positions. There have been some interesting names floating around, including current Eagles QB coach Brian Johnson and Seattle Seahawks assistant Sean Desai, but no hires have been made. Ben and Sheil discuss who they would like to see fill the positions. Plus, we review the Super Bowl film (23:51) and Cliff tells us how eerie the streets of Philadelphia were after the loss.Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Ben SolakProducer: Cliff Augustin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming off a win against Eastern Conference foe Cleveland Cavaliers, the Sixers currently sit in third place in the East, just two behind the Celtics, who are in first. Chris and Raheem assess where the Sixers are as they head into the All-Star break. Jalen McDaniels, Joel Embiid, and James Harden have played exceptionally well this season, but what will it take for the Sixers to finally get past the second round? Plus, which Sixers team was your favorite?Hosts: Chris Ryan and Raheem PalmerProducer: Cliff Augustin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen and defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon were both announced for different head-coaching jobs on Tuesday. Steichen will be headed to the Indianapolis Colts, and Gannon will be in Arizona with the Cardinals. Which former coordinator is the bigger loss? Plus, will the Eagles replace them from within their staff or seek help from outside candidates?Hosts: Ben Solak and Sheil KapadiaProducer: Cliff Augustin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes, and the Chiefs have won the Super Bowl for the second time in four seasons. The Eagles played well, offensively led by Jalen Hurts, who accounted for 304 passing yards, 70 on the ground, and four total TDs. But Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs were just too much for the Birds. There was a controversial call in the fourth quarter with just under two minutes left where James Bradberry was flagged for defensive holding. Eagles fans felt like the call was extremely questionable and cost them the game, but how do Ben and Sheil feel about it? Plus, what’s next for the squad with so many key players heading into free agencyHosts: Sheil Kapadia and Ben SolakProducer: Cliff Augustin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ve finally made it, folks! The final Thursday 10 of the season is here! Sheil and Ben answer the questions that the Philly faithful have been clamoring for answers to the last two weeks. Will there be a Philly Special Part 2? Will the coverage be effective enough for the pass rushers to get after Patrick Mahomes? How tight will this game be in the closing moments? Plus, did Drake give the Eagles the kiss of death?Our e-mail is ringerphillyspecial@gmail.comHosts: Sheil Kapadia and Ben SolakProducer: Cliff Augustin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices