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Howie Roseman Made A Bad Trade

 The word of the day was eventful it was an eventful weekend for Philly sports. The Phillies dropped 2 of 3 to the Braves, Howie Roseman made a dumb trade, the Flyers dropped a game they needed to win, and we got news that Embiid is close to a return. They discuss why they don’t like the Haason Reddick trade, why they don’t like Bryce Harper diving into dugouts, and more. At (1:15:45) they do Angry Ricky where Ricky complains about getting ripped off at a clothes store. At (1:23:42) they are joined by Dave Zangaro from NBC Sports Philly to get his take on the Haason Reddick trade. At (2:02:50) they see What’s Brewing With Jen including a story about Kobe’s dad selling his championship ring.

2h 47m
Apr 01
Dave Zangaro Breaks Down the Haason Reddick Trade

Dave Zangaro from NBC Sports Philly join the show to talk about the Haason Reddick trade, and why it is a risk. 

9m
Apr 01
Eagles Trade Haason Reddick

The word of the day is realistic. They open the show talking about the Phillies ahead of Opening Day, and what realistic expectations might be for the team. Bill Colarulo joins the show today, with Ricky Bo only on for the first hour. At (43:23) they talk about how it looks Like embiid could return soon, and if he could realistically turn their season around. At (1:26:35) Paul Hudrick from Liberty Ballers joins the show to talk about Embiids impending return. During the Hudrick interview, the news breaks that the Eagles have traded Haason Reddick. So for the rest of the show they react to that move, and explain why it was a bad move by the Eagles. (1:37:00).

2h 47m
Mar 29
Paul Hudrick Talks About The Impending Return of Joel Embiid

Paul Hudrick joins the show to talk about Embiid being close to a return. 

10m
Mar 29
Bold Predictions For The Phillies

The word of the day is bold. The Phillies season begins tomorrow, and The Best Show Ever are asking for Bold Predictions about the Phillies. At (1:25:05) Matt Gelb from The Athletic joins the show to make a bold prediction of his own, saying he thinks Trea Turner will win MVP. At (1:43:50) they do Angry Ricky where he vents about a bad haircut, and a Fanatic employee who trash talked him at our Knockout event.  At (2:03:10) they see What’s Brewing with Jen today, including a story about a secret moonshine cave, and what to do if your car gets submerged in water. At (2:24:50) Kate Scott joins the show to talk about the Sixers, and Embiid’s impending return.

2h 48m
Mar 28
Kate Scott Thinks Sixers Can Be Dangerous Once They Get Embiid Back

Sixers Play by Play voice Kate Scott joins the show to talk about how the Sixers can be dangerous once Embiid is back. 

13m
Mar 28
Matt Gelb Thinks Trea Turner Can Win MVP

Matt Gelb from The Athletic joins the show to talk about why he likes Trea Turner to win MVP this season. 

11m
Mar 28
Phillies Opening Day Postponed

The word of the day is stronger. They talk about the NFL rule changes, and if they make the game stronger. They also get into the Phillies rotation, and if it will be stronger this year. Sylvanna Kelleher fills in for Jen Scordo today. They also play 10 second songs today, and look ahead to tonight's Knockout Tournament. At (1:41:42), Jayson Stark joins the show.

2h 37m
Mar 27
Jayson Stark Previews The Phillies Season

Jayson Stark from The Athletic joins the show to preview the Phillies season. he talks about what version of Harper we will see, Trea Turners commitment to being a better defender, and how the Phillies could have the best rotation in baseball. 

15m
Mar 27
Jeffrey Lurie Speaks To The Media

The word of the day is weight. They got into what players are carrying their weight on the various Philly teams.  At (10:51) they throw it to the Jeff Lurie press conference from the owners meetings. At (53:06) Amy Fadool from NBC Sports Philly joins the show for the full hour. At (1:47:51) Scott Lauber from the Philly Inquirer joins the show to preview the Phillies season two days ahead of Opening Day. At (2:09:51) they see What’s Brewing With Jen, including a bobble head hostage negotiation.

2h 53m
Mar 26
Scott Lauber Previews Phillies Vs Braves Opening Series

Scott Lauber from the Philly Inquirer joined the show joined the show to preview Phillies vs Braves, and give his thought on if Trea Turner will bounce back. 

9m
Mar 26
Amy Fadool Joins Us To Talk Jeffrey Lurie, Phillies Season, And More

Amy Fadool joined us for the 3pm hour to talk Phillies Opening Day, react to the Lurie press conference, and more!

40m
Mar 26
The Phillies Roster is Settled

The word of the day is settled, because the Phillies roster seems to be settled. Johan Rojas made it, and Jake Cave was traded. The BSE opens the show talking Rojas, and why he deserved to make the roster. At (1:17:20) they do Angry Ricky, where he complains about someone not knowing how to drive or park. At (1:41:51) Keith Pompey joins the show to talk about the Sixers as they head into the final stretch of the regular season. At (2:02:50) they check in with What’s Brewing With Jen today where she talks about a man seeing demons, and a foot long eel going somewhere it does not  belong.

2h 46m
Mar 25
Keith Pompey Talks Sixers On The Final Stretch of the Season

Keith Pompey from the Philly Inquirer joins the show to talk Sixers as they head into the final stretch of the regular season. 

10m
Mar 25
Old Stories About The Vet

The word of the day is jaded. Is the Ohtani scandal something that takes away some of your interest in the sport. What about cheating scandals like with the Astros? At (45:09) Corey Seidman from NBC Sports Philly to preview the upcoming Phillies season. At (1:19:04) they do Angry Ricky where he vents about a 3rd bad experience at the same restaurant, which makes you think it is more his fault for going back there. At (1:26:48) Jordan Hall from NBC Sports Philly joins the show to talk about Coots being benched. At (2:02:48) they see What's Brewing With Jen.  At (2:) they have heir words taken out of context. 

2h 48m
Mar 22
Jordan Hall Gives His Thoughts On Coots Being Benched

Jordan Hall from NBC Sports Philly joins the show to talk about Coots being drafted, and more, 

7m
Mar 22
Corey Seidman Previews The Phillies Season

Corey Seidman from NBC Sports Philly joins the show to preview the Phillies season. 

12m
Mar 22
Gambling In Sports

The word of the day is gambling. Partly because Howie Roseman is gambling by trying to trade Haason Reddick. But also because there is a gambling scandal in the MLB, and the marquee player in the league is caught up in it. At (1:17:46) Tom Alvord, who is filling in for Ricky, calls out Connor Thomas for being a fraud. At (1:26:00) EJ Smith from the Philly Inquirer joins the show to talk about how the Eagles defense still needs work.

2h 48m
Mar 21
EJ Smith thinks The Eagles Defense Still Needs Some Work

EJ Smith from the Philly Inquirer joined the show to discuss the Eagles off-season, and why he thinks the defense still needs some work. 

13m
Mar 21
Which Philly Coach Would You Play For

After Torts benched Sean Couturier, The BSE asked if h is the type of coach you would want to play for. They go through all the Philly coaches and ask which one you would most like to play for. At (1:23:44) they get to Angry Ricky. At (1:32:55) Matt Gelb joins the show to talk Phillies, Johan Rojas, and more. At (2:09:24) they see What's Brewing with Jen today.

2h 54m
Mar 20
Matt Gelb Talks About Johan Rojas's Status With The Phillies

Matt Gelb from The Athletic joins the show to talk about if Rojas will make the team, and more. 

10m
Mar 20
Howie Is Being Stubborn With Reddick

The word of the day is stubborn, because right now Howie Roseman is being very stubborn with Haason Reddick. Will Reddick be here, or is he destined to be moved? The Best Show ever discussed today. At (1:21:15) they do Angry Ricky. At (1:26:32) Scot Lauber joins the show to discuss the latest with the Phillies. Including if Johan Rojas’s job is safe, and if he should be concerned about Bryce Harper’s back. At (1:43:06) Bob Brookover from NJ.com joins the show to talk Eagles, Haason Reddick, the Eagles draft, and more. At (2:03:23) they see What’s Brewing With Jen today.

2h 55m
Mar 19
Bob Brookover Think The Eagles Defense Still Needs Work

Bob Brookover, Eagles Beat Writer for NJ.com, joins the show to give his thoughts on the Eagles off-season, including why he thinks the defense still needs work. 

12m
Mar 19
Scott Lauber Gives A Update On Bryce Harper's Back

Scott Lauber joined the show to talk the latest with the Phillies, including Johan Rojas, Bryce Harper's back, and more. 

11m
Mar 19
Eagles Are Aiming For Super Bowl Or Bust

Have the Eagles pushed all of their chips in? The BSE discusses the Eagles off-season, and how it feels like they are going for bust.  Tim McManus joins the show from (43:30) to (1:27:15). 

2h 51m
Mar 18
Tim McManus Gives His Thoughts On The eagles Free Agency Moves

Tim McManus from ESPN joined us for a full hour to talk Eagles free agency. 

44m
Mar 18
Howie Keeps Making Moves

Howie keeps making moves, and The Best Show Ever reacts. They replay the CJ Gardner Johnson press conference, talk to Kate Scott, and more. 

2h 53m
Mar 15
James Franklin Snitched On The Eagles

The word of the day is snitch, because James Franklin went and snitched on the Eagles by suggesting Howie talked to Saquon when he wasn’t allowed too. They discuss the Saquon move in general, what the Eagles need to do next, and James Franklin opening his big mouth. At (1:02:30) they throw it to the Saquon Barkley press conference. At (1:28:40) they air the Bryce Huff press conference.  At (2:11:37) they see What’s Brewing With Jen today. At () Andrew Brandt joins the show to give some insight into the Eagle tampering investigation, and how most teams tend to do these same things. .

2h 58m
Mar 14
Andrew Brandt Talks About The Eagles Tampering Investigation

Andrew Brandt, Former NFL Exec. and Exec Director of the Moorad Center at Villanova, joined the show to give his thoughts on the Eagles Tampering investigation, and to explain how most teams do what the Eagles did, and the story isnt a real thing. 

12m
Mar 14
The Defense Still Needs Help

The Eagles have made a lot of moves this off-season, but do they need to do more on offense? The Best Show Ever asks if signing Patrick Queen would have been more impactful than Saquon Barkley, or if making your offense this good is worth sacrificing on defense  a bit. At (45:30) James Palmer from the NFL Network joins to discuss the Eagles moves in free agency, discuss the details of the Saquon Barkley deal, and more. At (1:19:05), they see what Ricky is angry about today in Angry Ricky. At (1:51:15), Dave Zangaro joins the show to share his insight ton what the eagles have done in free agency, and what they still might do. At (2:08:50), they see What’s brewing With Jen today.

2h 54m
Mar 13