Killin’ Me Smallz: Recent Episodes
Mike Small
This is a podcast for the sports fan that likes a good interview!
Mike Small is a former columnist, talk show host, television anchor and producer. Mike’s worked with teams such as the University of North Carolina Men’s Basketball and Football Programs. He’s worked at television and radio stations in Charlotte, Greenville and New Bern, North Carolina.
Since starting the Killin’ Me Smallz podcast in 2018, Mike’s focus has been facilitating conversations that make national and local celebrities open up about sports and life. It’s good entertainment for the Philly Sports fan and beyond.
The Killin' Me Smallz podcast welcomes back Dave Early, who covers the Sixers and Nets for Clutch Points App and Liberty Ballers, and The Painted Lines Sixers reporter Jason Blevins to talk about:
Simmons
The Nets
The Sixers
Harden
and how it all fits together...
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There is nobody better to talk NBA with, especially when it relates to historical perspective, than Bob Ryan. He returns to the Killin' Me Smallz podcast to talk about his relief that the Celtics did not trade for Ben Simmons, and what the deadline deal meant for both teams. He also weighs in on breaking stories in 2022 and Juwon Howard. You don't want to miss it!
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One of our favorites, Adam Caplan joins the pod to talk:
Jalen Hurts, Tua, and Mac Jones
Early picks for Super Bowl and MVP
and many other fun topics....
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Ben Simmons to the Celtics?
What is the Sixers End Game?
Relationship with Doc Rivers
Wilt/Russell/Andrew Toney historical significance and so much more with Legendary Columnist, and Hall of Famer Bob Ryan!
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This podcast is off the hook! HOF NBA journalist
@PeterVecsey1
joins the Killin’ Me Smallz podcast! He talks Doc, Simmons, & much more! #HereTheyCome
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Steve Donahue was the national coach of the year when he took Cornell to the Sweet 16, coached in the ACC with Boston College, and took Penn to the NCAA tournament in 2017-18 - had number one seed Kansas on the ropes.
We had a great conversation about the Ivy League getting back to basketball after the one year hiatus, the new name, image, and likeness rules for college sports and how it will affect the game…Steve also worked with the Sixers for a year, helped with the draft the year they took Mikal Bridges. He also had some fascinating thoughts about Ben Simmons
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Process critic and NBA Analyst Ric Bucher joins the Killin' Me Smallz podcast to talk Sixers culture and Ben Simmons
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So much good stuff here from Mike Lombardi:
It's so rare that you get an NFL Executive/Insider to be honest and genuine. Lombardi is the real deal! This is a must listen!!!
*His famous comment about Doug Pederson being the least prepared head coach he could remember
*Jalen Hurts
*Nick Sirianni
*The Sixers culture
*And of course...the Sopranos
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Keith and Mike Small discuss:
Who and what are some realistic options in a Ben Simmons trade?
All the pressure is on Daryl Morey to get this right!
Keith opens up about his controversial article about "The Process" being a failure
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In this episode, Killin' Me Smallz host Mike Small joins NBA Writers Jason Blevins and Austin Krell on, "The Feed to Embiid" Podcast to discuss (of course) Ben Simmons, and what the rest of the Sixers starters need to work on in the offseason to improve.
Krell is an NBA Writer for The Painted Line who covers the Philadelphia 76ers
Blevins is an NBA Writer who covers the Philadelphia 76ers for 97.3 FM, and The Painted Lines
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This podcast could really have been named, "two Central Jersey dudes catching up and talking sports."
Mike and Peter get into:
Life on Good Morning Football
Springsteen
His First Kiss at the Jackson Roller Rink
The great Metropolitan Cafe
and, yes, some Eagles football
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Mike Small welcomes Sixers color commentator Alaa Abdelnaby to the show to discuss Duke vs. UNC, the rivalry, The Process years with the Sixers, Ben Simmons and his development, & much much more. If you're a basketball junkie, you'll love this one!
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What did we learn from the Sixers/Nets matchup? Who would win if they played each other in the ECF? Why is Ben Simmons a lightening rod for controversy? Mike Small and Sixers beat writer from the Philadelphia Inquirer, Keith Pompey debate these issues and more!
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Crossing Broad has been one of the most successful sports blog's in the nation. Self Titled, "Philly's most irreverent sports blog", it has been an entertaining read for years, especially the Radio Wars. Kevin and Mike dig into Philadelphia Sports Radio and much more!
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Dave and Mike dive deep into the Sixers first half. Is their number one seed fools gold? Who are the best fits in terms of trade? What to make of Keith Pompey's questioning of Joel Embiid? What can we expect for the second half of the season?
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Doing football, basketball and hockey games during a pandemic is quite a feat! Kenny Albert checks in to talk to Mike Small about what life has been like, and some of his experiences in the hockey bubble. Enjoy!
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He was a college football champion with Ohio State, a Super Bowl Champion with the Green Bay Packers, and now a very popular podcaster and broadcaster...the great AJ Hawk checks in with Mike Small and Brian Jacobs to discuss his relationship with Aaron Rodgers, the Eagles quarterback situation, and other fun stuff...
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Are the Sixers good, or are they just benefiting from their easy schedule? How will the Sixers match up against the Nets? Is Doc Rivers that much better than Brett Brown? Is a reunion with JJ Redick worth pursuing? What doe they need to be a real contender? Philadelphia Inquirer's Keith Pompey and Mike Small explore...
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George Lynch was a National Champion for UNC. We dive into that time and the rivalry with Duke. We also discuss playing with Iverson in the 2001 Finals against that Lakers and his work with Shake Milton as an assistant at SMU.
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Mike Garafolo, LaSalle graduate, joins the Killin' Me Smallz podcast to talk with Mike Small all things Eagles. He has some tremendous insights on the inner workings of the team, and what they are going through when trying to decide if Jalen Hurts is their guy going forward, and what to do with Carson Wentz. Garafolo talks about the NFL Playoffs and even touches on the upcoming NFL draft-and has a fascinating conspiracy theory on why the Eagles needed to lose that game against WFT last week. Great stuff and a must listen!
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Dr. Kevin Elko rejoins the podcast to talk with Mike Small about his work with the Eagles in the 2017 Super Bowl run, and his work with Jalen Hurts specifically since he was a 17-year old. Elko has worked with the Eagles, Steelers, Cowboys, Packers and most notably, the Alabama Crimson Tide. This is a must listen!
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Ian Rapoport is arguably the top NFL insider out there. He appears on the NFL NETWORK, writes for NFL.com, hosts the Rapsheet and friends podcast and is one of the top follows on twitter. He joins Mike Small to talk about all things Eagles, Jalen Hurts, Doug Pederson and Howie Roseman.
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Inside the Green Room with Danny Green offers an inside look into the life of current NBA veteran Danny Green. Co-hosted by Danny Green and Harrison Sanford, the duo uncovers stories of a NBA player who has won two NBA Titles and a National Championship but at one point found himself fighting for a spot in the league. Danny and Harrison's relationship dates back to high school, when Danny was one of the best high school basketball players in the country and Harrison got a jump start on his journalism career.
Danny is now a Sixer, and Harrison joins Mike to talk about it.
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Welcome to "The Feed to Embiid" boys
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Dave Early is a talented writer for Liberty ballers. His credentials include:
Lead Voice and Associate Editor at
@Liberty_Ballers
at
@sbnation
. Past:
@Sixerswire
at
@usatoday
,
@Phillymag
,
@fansided
,
@maxim
,
New Episode of the Killin' Me Smallz Pod
@realmikesmall
welcomes
@PompeyOnSixers
to the pod to chat about the James Harden rumors & what Daryl Morey brings to the Philadelphia 76ers moving forward I #Sixers I #JamesHarden I #PhilaUnite
I #NBATwitter
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Mike Small and Dylan Davis dissect the hottest team in baseball-the Philadelphia Phillies.
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Brett Brown was fired today...will it be a regime change? Who should be the next head coach? What about the players? One of the most connected people in the NBA today, Scoop B. Robinson joins the podcast and his predictions will blow you away!
Enjoy!
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Mike chats with former Monroe High School standout, and Stetson University Pitcher Robbie Peto. Peto just signed with the LA Dodgers organization and they talk about his journey to professional baseball, the mentality, and what he's doing now during this time of transition. Great guest and a great listen!
What are the scenarios for the NBA coming back? Who cares! Let's talk some damn Sixers! Justin Grasso covers the Sixers for Sports Illustrated and we had an in-depth conversation about the team, and what lies ahead....
Listen to Mike Small and Tim Legler discuss the Sixers on the opening day of the NBA season. See what they got right and see what they got wrong. Very interesting!!!! Enjoy!!!!’
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College and Pro Football champion AJ Hawk sits down with Mike Small to discuss his amazing career, how the recent NFL Draft will affect his former team the Green Bay Packers as well as The Philadelphia Eagles. We had a ton of fun. Great guy and a fantastic listen!
Highly acclaimed NFL writer Mike Sando from THE ATHLETIC joins the Killin' Me Smallz podcast to discuss the draft, and what the Eagles may have been thinking when drafting Jalen Hurts.
The Last Dance, which chronicled Michael Jordan's final run with the Chicago Bulls, was the highest rated sports documentary of all time! On the Killin' Me Smallz Podcast, Mike Small sits down with Matt Doherty, who was Michael teammate for 3 years at North Carolina.
They discuss what Michael was like as a freshman and behind the scenes, how Jordan recruited Doherty to become UNC's head basketball coach, and some of the lessons Matt learned when things didn't go as planned. Matt Doherty is a very humble, smart and reflective man.
Some great insight and a super interesting conversation!
This is the best Brett Brown debate I have heard! Mike and Keith go at it about the Sixers coach, and what kind of a team would the Sixers have if they came back? Listen to the end as the debate continues. It's a great listen!
If you are a football fan, you will LOVE this podcast!
Adam Caplan of NFLRadio on SIrius XM
Former Tar Heel and NFL Network Expert Bucky Brooks
Both on one podcast!
Relax and enjoy!!!!
Making an unprecedented 3rd appearance on the podcast, NFL Agent Mike McCartney talks with Mike Small about:
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The NFL Free Agent Frenzy, and his most famous client Kirk Cousins
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The Quarterback and the upcoming draft
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They debate on whether you can tank for player in the NFL
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How will Covid-19 affect the business of the NFL offseason
Please Enjoy!
This was a different podcast and one you will definitely enjoy! Dr. Christian Conte is one of the country's most accomplished and sought-after mental health specialists. His background includes: working with many pro and college teams, co-hosting a show on Spike TV with NFL Hall of Famer Ray Lewis, and a very famous and impactful Ted Talk.
Dr. Conte and Mike Small talk about his background, his close friendship with Philadelphia Eagle Avonte Maddox, and how people should treat each other during the isolation we are all dealing with during Covid 19. Please listen and enjoy!
A lot of fun listening to Mike Small go one on one with one of the biggest sportscasters around, the great Kenny Albert!
They retrace Kenny getting into the business, his background, and his opinions on the Sixers and Flyers. It's a great listen!
In this weeks episode of The Killn' Me Smallz Podcast, Mike Small speaks with Stetson Pitcher Robbie Peto, who's coming off a 7-inning, 1 hit, and 12 strikeout winning performance over Navy. Peto, the former star pitcher from Monroe, NJ, has been drafted twice in the last 4 years, and was named the ASUN pitcher of the week.
Peto is hoping to have a big year and go high in the MLB draft, and he talks about the work that he does-in detail-to prepare. He also puts the Astro's sign stealing into perspective, as they compare it to the steroid scandal and what it's like on the mound if someone knows what you are going to throw.
We got a ton of great feedback when Robbie Peto was on the podcast last year from parents who's kids are athletes, so he's back by popular demand. Enjoy the podcast!
Mike Small goes 1 on 1 with Sixers beat reporter Jason Blevins from The Painted Lines. Blevins was at the center of the Embiid booing situation, as Joel liked one of Jason's tweets and it was on!
They discuss:
*The booing
*SImmons and Embiid, do they hate each other?
*What is taking Brett Brown so long to fit the pieces together?
*Why are they two different teams at home and on the road?
Enjoy!
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The is the unsung hero of the Eagles Super Bowl win in 2017-the man who made Nick Foles believe he could win the biggest game of his life. Dr. Kevin Elko is one of the premier sports psychologists in the country, and has worked with many prominent NFL and College Football Teams, and most notably has been working with Nick Saban since his days at LSU.
Dr. Elko is filled with incredible stories that make you think, and may actually change the way you approach your life. I know you will enjoy it!
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THIS IS A SIXERS EPISODE! Mike Small and Sixers Beat Reporter Keith Pompey from the Philadelphia Inquirer try to figure out the most confounding team in Basketball. How much is Brett Brown's fault? What are they not meeting their preseason expectations? What can they do about it? It you follow the Sixers, you truly CANNOT miss this episode!
in the season 2 debut episode of the Killin' Me Smallz Podcast, Mike Small sits down with Sixers President Chris Heck, who has seen it all! He was hired at the beginning of the process, and the work he's done has led the Sixers to be one of the best stories in all of sports. They are on national television all the time, they are sold out all the time, they are talked about in the media all the time, and Chris Heck is behind a lot of that. Please enjoy this conversation....
Mike Small had a chance to catch up with NFL Insider Adam Caplan, who was a fantastic guest! Adam lives locally, so they talked about the Eagles, elite NFL teams, the 3 great college quarterbacks who will most likely go at the top of next year's draft, fantasy sports, and breaking stories as an NFL Insider. It's a great listen!
This podcast will be of high interest to any football fan! Mike Sando is a great football writer for THE ATHLETIC, but before that, he worked Jon Gruden on his quarterback camp and on Monday night football. He shares some insight on what Gruden thought of Carson Wentz during his appearance at the camp and many other great insights and stories around the NFL, including: what are the Dolphins actually doing? Foles versus Wentz? How impressive are the Colts and so much more. Please enjoy!
WIth everybody saying it's going to be Buck-Sixers as the class of the East this year, we thought we'd take a way too early look at what that matchup might be like. Kane Pittman is a Bucks writer and podcaster, and he joins Mike to discuss the Bucks without Brogdon versus the Sixers with Horford and what that might look like.
Enjoy!
This is a two part episode that you will really enjoy!
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We talk about the firing of Gabe Kapler with Phillynation's Ty Daubert. We unpack what the firing mean, and who some potential candidates to replace him are.
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I visit with my old friend King Rice, currently the Head Basketball Coach at Monmouth University. King and I go back and discuss what it was like to play for Dean Smith, and how it's led him down the journey he's currently on.
Enjoy!
NFL Agent Mike McCartney returns to the Killin' Me Smallz podcast to talk about his most famous client, Kirk Cousins. Kirk and the entire Vikings offense has been in the news lately, and Mike Small will talk to him about how he handles it with his clients, the media and the teams. We also go around the league and talk about the first four weeks of the season.
Fantasy guru DIamond Doug Shafer also returns to the Killin Me Smallz podcast to talk about fantasy football through the first 4 weeks. Who do you dump, who do you buy low on, and what are some other winning strategies!
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Hey Dolphins fans, Trust the Process! It gets better!!! Today Mike Small speaks with long time Dolphins broadcaster and writer Ron Canniff about what the Dolphins are doing, the obvious comparison to the Sixers and what comes next. Enjoy!!!
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Are the Dolphins Trusting the Process? How does it resemble what the Sixers did? Long time Podcaster and Journalist Ron Canniff joins the pod to talk about the similarities and where the Dolphins are actually going.
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IAN RAPOPORT from the NFL network stops by the Killin' Me Smallz Podcast and was just an incredible guest!
Ian works for the NFL Network and is one of the top NFL insiders in the business, and he shared what that is like, and how he's developed such incredible sources!
He talked about the Antonio Brown story, as he was all over it. He actually was texting with Brown during that whole episode!
We touched on the Eagles, their defense, and Howie Roseman.
Ian also covered Nick Saban at Alabama and Bill Belichick in New England, and shared some great stories!
Tell your friends about this one!
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Former Eagles Assistant GM Mike McCartney joins the Killin' Me Smallz podcast. Mike is now an NFL Agent, and has had some pretty big clients, including Eagles QB Josh McCown, and he also negotiated the game-changing contract for Kirk Cousins last year. Mike was in the room when the Eagles drafted Donovan McNabb, and says Ricky WIlliams wasn't even being considered. McCartney found David Akers in Canada, and talks about that process as well. Just a great football conversation with an articulate football mind. Please enjoy the podcast!
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Do you want to know the national perception of the Sixers? Well respected NBA Journalist Ric Bucher looks back at THE PROCESS, he speaks to Sam Hinke and shares some insight on what Sam thinks about this team and franchise, as well as why he does not think the SIxers are ready to win a championship. It was a great conversation, good debate, and interesting insights from a really smart and talented guy! You can find Ric on his podcast Bucher & Friends, he does television for FS1, writes for Bleacher Report, and is an NBA insider for Entercom. He's a great follow on twitter @RicBucher as well.
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This is the "fans" podcast. We put out a twitter poll and you wanted to hear overwhelmingly about 3 things:
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What should the Phillies do? What does the Charlie Manuel hire mean?
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Are the Sixers better now than last year and why?
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Help getting you ready for your fantasy football draft.
Fantasy expert Doug Shafer is Mike Small's guest. Give it a listen and a review!
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Mike Small and Robbie Peto break down the MLB Trade Deadline for the Phillies, Yankees, and Mets. They also talk about Pitching and some locals that got moved during the deadline. Peto was a top pitcher in New Jersey during his Monroe Township High School career, and is now a major league prospect at Stetson University. It's a fun conversation and we hope you enjoy it and subscribe to the Killin' Me Smallz Podcast!
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In today's episode of the Killin' Me Smallz podcast, Mike Small hooks up with Jason Blevins of The Painted LInes. They talk about the Sixers offseason, the new additions, how they fit, and will are they done? Mike and Jason also talk about how the Sixers match up with the Milwaukee Bucks-as they are the two favorites in the East. It's a great listen and we hope you enjoy!
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Jack Fritz from WIP Radio, the Art of the Take and the High Hopes Podcast joins Mike Small to talk about his young career, working with Howard/Spike Eskin, and Angelo Cataldi, and many many fun Phillies takes. He's a great twitter follow and a fun listen. Please enjoy!
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Spike Eskin is the innovator of the Rights to Ricky Sanchez podcast, he runs WIP sports radio as the program director and he talks with Mike Small about the Sixers new team, Jimmy Butler, podcasting and the future of radio.
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Spike Eskin has revolutionized podcasting, and is running one of the most influential radio stations in America - 94 WIP. Spike talks about the Sixers free agency moves, Jimmy Butler, The RIghts to RIcky Sanchez Podcast, and the future of radio. So fortunate to have had him on and it's a great listen!!!!
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YOU DON"T WANT TO MISS THIS ONE: The great Hall of Famer Peter Vecsey, long time NBA Voice and original NBA Insider talks about EVERYTHING! He discusses his beef with Charles Barkley, his relationship with Julius Erving-who was the best man in his wedding, and the difference between being an insider now and back when he was in his prime. OF COURSE-he spoke about the Sixers front office, Jimmy Butler, Sixers Free Agency, and some things we didn't know about Bryan Colangelo and Burnergate! Enjoy!!!
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We take a break from pro sports and interview a local hero, Robbie Peto. Robbie starred at Monroe Township High School in NJ, was one of the top pitchers in the state, and went on to the University of North Carolina, and he's now excelling at Stetson University. Robbie has been drafted twice in the last 4 years, and will go back into the draft again next year. We talk about his journey...
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Today’s episode features Tom Moore, columnist from the Bucks County Courier Times joins Mike to discuss what the need going forward, and the Sixers offseason. (2 segments)
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In this first episode of the new podcast Killin’ Me Smallz, Mike Small and Sixers beat reporter Keith Pompey discuss the new age of journalism, the Sixers offseason needs, and what the Sixers might actually do in the offseason.
Today's debut episode features and interview with Mike Small and Sixers beat writer Keith Pompey. Mike and Keith talk about journalism in 2019, covering a team with so much national exposure, and what the Sixers need to do in the offseason-while speculating what they actually will do. Please enjoy and if you have any feedback, please follow Mike Small on twitter @realmikesmall.
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