The Ringer's Philly Special

The Ringer's Philly Special

Sheil Kapadia has got you covered with all things Eagles with weekly previews and instant reactions to every Eagles game. Also tune in for the Sixers, Phillies and all of your other favorite teams in town, with unique conversations from Chris Ryan, Raheem Palmer, Anthony Dabbundo, Ace Producer Cliff and other local personalities.

Episodes

April 22, 2025 107 mins
Sheil, Shawn Syed of SumerSports, and EJ Smith of the Philadelphia Inquirer give the full seven-round Eagles mock draft. Who do the guys think the Eagles will select and which picks could be traded up or down? Who will the Eagles take in the first round (9:06)? Which one of the hosts has the Eagles making three(!) second-round picks (31:71)? Who are the Day 3 guys the Eagles will be taking (1:09:43)? Will there be a focus on the se...
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In Part 2 of the Eagles Draft Buzz pod, Sheil and EJ take a look at the TE position. What are the chances Dallas Goedert isn’t an Eagle after the draft (8:40)? Could the Eagles be targeting two major prospects out of Ohio State in Donovan Jackson (17:49) and JT Tuimoloau (26:24)? What other positions could the Eagles target on day two? Plus, the greatest segment in Philadelphia sports podcasting history. You guessed it! The second ...
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The 2025 NFL draft is just over a week away and the Eagles have some holes to fill following a few departures from the Super Bowl championship team. Sheil and EJ Smith of the Philadelphia Inquirer discuss some of the prospects the Eagles may have their eyes on. Who’s the most likely target if the Eagles remain at 32 (8:28)? Who’s a player the Eagles could possibly trade up for (31:04)? And why are Sheil and EJ fascinated by Oregon ...
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In Part 2 of our conversation on the Eagles’ potential first-round draft picks, Sheil and Shawn evaluate University of Georgia safety Malaki Starks (02:31). What are Starks’s strengths and weaknesses, and who’s his NFL player comp? The guys then switch to the offensive side of the ball and evaluate three offensive linemen. What are their thoughts on Oregon’s Josh Conerly Jr. (23:09), Ohio State’s Donovan Jackson Jr. (36:50), and Mi...
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Shawn Syed of SumerSports is back to discuss the Eagles' first-round draft prospects with Sheil. They both have studied the tape and assess seven prospects the Eagles could possibly land with the final pick in the first round. DT Walter Nolen from Ole Miss is the first prospect they evaluate (14:58). Nolen has all the physical traits to be a dominant DT in the league, but in what areas can he improve? Gloucester County native and B...
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A Philly Special variety pod! Sheil opens with some Eagles draft talk (2:03). At what positions could the Eagles potentially draft a day one starter? The Phillies won two out of three against the Dodgers this weekend. Anthony Dabbundo joins to recap the series and discuss how the Phillies have looked to start the season (30:18). Should the Phillies find a regular role for Edmundo Sosa? Plus, Sixers rookie Justin Edwards chats with ...
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Sheil is joined by EJ Smith of The Philadelphia Inquirer from the NFL owners meetings to discuss the latest on the possible removal of the "Tush Push." Is the idea of removing the play complete garbanzo beans, as Sheil would say (7:03)? Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert is in the final year of his contract and could possibly be gone from the team for financial purposes. What’s the latest on his situation (30:08)? Was there any clarit...
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The Phillies defeated the Washington Nationals 7-3 in extra innings to start the season off. Sheil and Anthony Dabbundo give you the biggest takeaways from Game 1 and discuss how things may play out for the remainder of the season. Could the Phillies possibly have the NL MVP and Cy Young winner on the roster? Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpe...
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Phillies baseball is finally here! Sheil and Anthony Dabbundo get you set for a summer at the Bank and what to expect from the Phightins this season. What’s the confidence ranking in the Phillies bullpen (5:12)? Will a lineup change make a difference with Trea Turner leading off against lefties and Kyle Schwarber against righties (24:33)? Speaking of Turner, what version of him will we see (37:16)? Plus, final win predictions and ...
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Sheil is joined by EJ Smith of The Philadelphia Inquirer to discuss the latest Eagles signings. First, Eagles legend Brandon Graham retired on Tuesday after an up-and-down, 15-year career that resulted in two Super Bowl rings. Sheil and EJ encapsulate the great player and person BG is (3:22). The Eagles signed former Giants and Georgia LB Azeez Ojulari to a one-year deal. What could he add to this defense that has lost a few key me...
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Sheil welcomes PHLY football analyst and Elkins Park legend Fran Duffy and asks him 10 questions about the Eagles, draft, and random life situations. Fran gives his trust meter for current Eagles players who will likely replace guys who departed in free agency, including Kelee Ringo and Moro Ojomo (5:41). Fran gives his draft evaluation for Jahdae Barron, Jaxson Dart, and Derrick Harmon (12:12). Could Malaki Starks end up being thi...
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Sheil breaks down the four signings the Eagles made in the past 24 hours that could have some potential value. The Eagles now have the biggest quads in the league, with AJ Dillon backing up Saquon Barkley. What value does Dillon bring to the birds (7:18)? Did the Eagles take the stance that Chauncey Gardner-Johnson was more replaceable than Dallas Goedert which ultimately led to his departure (17:17)? The Eagles also signed CB Ador...
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The Eagles traded beloved safety Chauncey Gardner-Johnson to the Houston Texans in exchange for guard Kenyon Green, according to multiple reports on Tuesday. Philadelphia will also send a 2026 sixth-round pick to Houston in exchange for a 2026 fifth-round choice. Sheil and EJ react to the shocking news and dissect why the Eagles made this decision (3:56). Could Sydney Brown fill some major shoes in place of CJGJ (40:43)? What are t...
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The legal tampering period of NFL free agency has begun, and the Eagles have lost a few key members of their 2024 Super Bowl championship team. Sheil discusses backup QB Kenny Pickett being traded to the Cleveland Browns for Dorian Thompson-Robinson and a draft pick (4:11). DT Milton Williams received a lucrative contract from the Patriots, agreeing to a four-year, $104 million deal with New England that includes $63 million guaran...
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March 6, 2025 75 mins
The episode you’ve all been waiting for. The full mailbag episode! We finally settled the reverse parking debate. Plus, should you touch people’s laundry, and this guy did what at the grocery store? Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or lis...
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Free agency kicks off next week, and the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles have a few important decisions to make. Sheil opens the pod with breaking news that the Eagles re-signed DPOY candidate LB Zack Baun to a new three-year deal (1:16). Then, EJ Smith of the Philadelphia Inquirer joins to talk about the other position groups. Is there a world where Jalen Hurts gets the Saquon early extension (14:45)? What will ha...
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Sheil opens the pod by addressing the Myles Garrett rumors and the possibility of him coming to Philly. Is there any way Howie can pull it off (4:14)? Anthony Dabbundo joins the pod to discuss the Phillies' spring training and three things to watch heading into the season (19:00). What are the realistic expectations for the Phillies? Do they get a pass from fans thanks to the Eagles winning the Super Bowl? Plus, Cliff joins in on t...
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In Part 2 of our early Eagles offseason extravaganza, Sheil, Shawn Syed, and EJ Smith immediately look at the possibility that tight end Dallas Goedert will look for a new deal ahead of the season, as he’s heading into the final year of his contract (2:02). Darius Slay is the next guy they evaluate. Big Play Slay had a good season last year but has a major cap hit for 2025 and is heading into his age-34 season. What should the Eagl...
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In Part 1 of our early Eagles offseason extravaganza, Sheil, Shawn Syed, and EJ Smith look at some major free agent decisions looming for the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. The guys discuss DT Milton Williams, who wreaked havoc in the playoffs and the Super Bowl and is expected to get a big payday. Is there any chance the Eagles can re-sign him (5:46)? Josh Sweat has been a key pass rusher for the Eagles the past few seas...
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Fresh off a week off, Sheil is back and has a ton of Eagles takes he's been itching to share. What are Sheil's thoughts on Kevin Patullo being named the offensive coordinator (04:38)? Sheil also examines Jalen Hurts' interactions during the Super Bowl run and after the game (25:32). Just how much did Saquon Barkley change the Eagles' fortune this year and perhaps beyond (36:51)? Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com . Become a ...
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