It's Always Something in Philadelphia: Recent Episodes
Kenny Adkins & Alec Liebsch
Eagles. Phillies. 76ers. Flyers. There will Always be Something in Philadelphia sports to discuss, and Kenny Adkins (@Kentheben) and Alec Liebsch (@OwlecNBA) will be with you every step of the way. (Music by Harry DiMarco)
As the Phillies kick off their series with the Pirates in real time, Kenny goes on a rant about them and Alec plays the role of therapist. To help lighten the mood, they talk about the 1-1 Eagles who actually might be better than their record shows. Meanwhile Ben Simmons is still crying from the bed he pissed in, and the Sixers move right along with another major addition.
Football is here! For this very special primer of the upcoming season, our Eagles Correspondent Vinnie Colavita joins the pod to talk about the Birds from beak to talon: position groups, X-factors, bold predictions, and overall season outlook.
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As the Philadelphia sports scene hits a bit of a nadir, Kenny and Alec talk about Joel Embiid's extension, the Phillies' unique ability to both build up hope and destroy it in the same week, and whatever the Eagles are up to entering the final week of the preseason.
BONUS: Which American holiday is the most overrated?
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Kenny and Alec relive those glory days of early August, when the Phillies won eight games in a row and took sole possession of first place in the NL East division. Then they recap the Sixers' offseason (so far), delve into what exactly they can do about Damian Lillard, and connect the Ben Simmons saga to Lillard's future. Also: are the Eagles...fun???
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The MLB Trade Deadline has passed. Alec and Kenny talk about the moves the Phillies made and how well they set the Phils up in their chase for the NL East title. Then, they wrap up the Sixers draft on Thursday night and answer some mailbag questions.
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Flyers talk! The Orange and Black made two very consequential trades this week as they embark on a new era. Also, the MLB Trade Deadline is a week away, so Kenny and Alec give their thoughts on how the Phillies should upgrade the roster (you can find Alec's preview here). The Eagles, meanwhile, haven't made a particular trade that's worth discussing as training camp approaches. And finally...Damian Lillard talk.
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Kenny and Alec discuss the Phillies' surge to the All-Star break, break down their favorite prospects from the team's 2021 Draft class, allude to how Dave Dombrowski can improve the team down the stretch, and address the omnipresent Ben Simmons trade rumors.
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The Phillies' bullpen is nearly as bad as it was in 2020 when it was one of the worst in the history of baseball. Alec and Kenny discuss the bullpen and the other factors that have led the Phillies to be stuck in mediocrity, as well as whether they will be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline. Then, they open the first chapter in what will be a full offseason of Ben Simmons trade talk. Today's episode is brought to you by Vig It. Download the app and use promo code "PHILLY" when you sign up!
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The Sixers' 2020-21 season is over. Alec does a solo show to sum up what went wrong, answers some mailbag questions on how to fix it, and goes on diatribes throughout. Then he reviews the season on its whole, and leads into what this pivotal offseason could look like.
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Process? More like concess. In disastrous fashion that only a Philly team can muster, the Sixers have dropped their last two games to the Hawks and are on the brink of elimination. In this episode, Kenny and Alec shed light on this "Darkest Timeline" by pinpointing exactly what's wrong and what the team can do to emerge victorious (for whatever that's worth).
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The first two games of the Sixers-Hawks series were polar opposites, so Kenny and Alec are here to tell you what went right and wrong in each one. Then they predict the rest of the series, vent about the Phillies treadmill, and evaluate the Eagles' newest signing.
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The Sixers closed out their first round series despite losing Joel Embiid to a meniscus tear, and are now set to play the Atlanta Hawks in Round 2. How much will Embiid's injury factor in, and what can the team to do weather the storm in his absence?
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Your Sixers a 2-0 lead over the wayward Wizards, and Ken and Alec go over everything they've liked and disliked from the series so far. BONUS: A rant from Ken about the putrid Phillies (1:18) to kick off the episode.
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The NBA Playoffs are finally here! Kenny and Alec give a comprehensive preview of the Sixers' first round series against the Washington Wizards, including the key matchups, X-factors and each co-host's predictions.
You can check out Alec's article previewing the Sixers' playoff rotation here: What will the 76ers' playoff rotation look like? (alwayssomethingpod.com)
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Kenny and Alec are joined by Bryce Weiler, the esteemed Evansville University color commentator, Co-Founder of the Beautiful Lives Project, and Disability Consultant for the Baltimore Orioles. Bryce lends us his background, his inspiration for the Beautiful Lives Project, and many fascinating stories about famous sports figures he's met along the way.
Then Alec and Kenny review their Sixers preseason predictions and get their feet wet with potential playoff matchups in the East.
You can check out the Beautiful Lives Project here, and you can find Bryce on all social media platforms.
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Resident Eagles analyst Vinnie Colavita joins the pod once again to discuss the Birds' 2021 Draft class, but this time with a much different tone.
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As your favorite baseball team hovers around .500 for the fourth straight year, Kenny and Alec go over what the Phillies need to do to climb out of that rut. Then they preview the final three weeks of the Sixers' regular season, expound on some suspicious Eagles rumors, and answer some mailbag questions.
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The NFL Draft is just over a week away, so resident Eagles writer Vinnie Colavita hops on the show to give his opinions and expectations. Kenny and Alec ask him everything under the sun, from Justin Fields to Star Wars.
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The Eagles are even more dysfunctional than we thought. Kenny and Alec go over The Athletic's tell-all report on the front office dysfunction (subscription required), and then go into what it means for the upcoming 2021 NFL Draft. Then they touch on the Sixers' upcoming bout with Brooklyn for the 1 seed, the Phillies losing 4 of their last 5, and the long-awaited argument about Brandon Nimmo's...quirk.
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The Phillies are a joy to watch. No, seriously! They're 4-0 heading into Tuesday night's meeting with the Mets. The Sixers are also very good, even after missing Joel Embiid for three weeks. Alec outlines what he wants to see from the "The Process" and Co. for the rest of the season, and then honors the architect of The Process itself.
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It's finally here! The 2021 MLB Season kicks off this Thursday as the Phillies take on division rival, Atlanta Braves. In this weeks episode, Alec and Kenny breakdown the 26-man roster, make predictions for stat leaders, introduce some way-too-early trade targets and get excited over the next 162 games of baseball! (Also the Eagles make a brief appearance)
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Kenny and Alec break down a trade the Sixers didn't make, the deal they actually did execute, and how it compares to what the rest of the East did.
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Joel Embiid suffered a knee injury last Friday, so Kenny and Alec detail what it means for the rest of the Sixers season. Then they break down the Phillies roster by position groups to see where it stands among all of baseball.
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On this week's episode, Alec and Kenny are joined by Joe Szalwinski (@joeski214) to discuss a team very near and dear to their hearts: the legendary Birdeaux FC.
Then, Alec and Kenny wrap up the first nine games of Phillies Spring Training and give the Sixers their report card for the first half of the season.
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On this week's episode, Kenny and Alec debate what the Eagles should do with the 6th pick, how the Phillies need to handle Odubel Herrera, and introduce a new sponsor. Then they preview the 76ers' matchup with the Utah Jazz and answer some mailbag questions.
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Kenny and Alec interview Kory Waldron of Off The Glass about Carson Wentz's potential with the Indianapolis Colts. Then they address how outdoor hockey is the superior form of the sport, perform a vibe check on the Phillies, and try to parse through what makes the Sixers so bad away from the Wells Fargo Center.
The Carson Wentz era is officially over in Philadelphia. In today's episode, Kenny gives his thoughts on the trade and its disastrous effects. He also opened the phones up for a few listeners to call in and share their thoughts. Thank you to everyone who was able to be a part of the show!
A disagreement! The mailbag forces Kenny and Alec to take sides on multiple issues, including the Sixers' title hopes, Al Horford's legacy and BBQ sauce vs. dry rub.
Alec and Kenny go over their Super Bowl 55 prop bets, expound on the Carson Wentz trade rumors, give momentum to Joel Embiid's MVP campaign, add a new segment to the show, and much more!
Alec and Kenny discuss Nick Sirianni’s awkward introductory press conference, react to the Didi Gregorius contract as well as the Phillies’ offseason as a whole, get excited about the Sixers and Flyers and breakdown their favorite prop bets for Super Bowl 55!
Kenny and Alec discuss a very important addition for a certain Philadelphia sports team, then they break down exactly why the Sixers stink without Joel Embiid.
The Eagles are telegraphing what they want most in their next head coach, so Kenny and Alec take some mailbag questions to lighten the mood. Then they talk about Dave Dombrowski's biggest move for the Phillies so far. Lastly, Daryl Morey failed to pull off a certain move, so the dyad has to discuss what the Sixers' next move is.
Kenny and Alec react to the stunning news of Doug Pederson's firing, Jeffrey Jurie's comments on the move, and where the Eagles go from here. Then they try to make sense of the Phillies' offseason (especially in comparison to their peers) and whatever the 76ers can put out for the next few weeks.
Kenny and Alec tie a bow on the worst Eagles season in recent memory, and then preview what expects to be a pivotal offseason while answering some Mailbag questions. Then they relish in the Sixers' scorching hot start, and get giddy about what Daryl Morey could do to improve the roster.
Everything around Jalen Hurts is gloomy, and the Sixers can't win without Joel Embiid. Alec expounds on his James Harden article, and then he and Kenny try to be Mr. Brightside about the Phillies.
Is Jalen Hurts the franchise QB? How far can the Sixers go this season? Kenny and Alec answer that and much more on this week's episode.
Jalen Hurts stuns the Saints, a Sixers preseason wish list, and more measured takes about the Dave Dombrowski era in Philly.
The Phillies re-sign some free agents, Carson Wentz gets benched, and James Harden adds the Sixers to his wish list. Should Daryl Morey pull the trigger?
Kenny and Alec's maiden voyage starts with a look at the Sixers' wild offseason. They get into all the hires, trades, draft picks and signings, and how they all set the Sixers up for the 2020-21 season.
The Eagles can't string together a drive, and their QB situation is now in flux. Meanwhile, Phillies owner John Middleton gives up on spending big money this offseason.