PHLY Philadelphia Sixers Podcast
571 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 525 ratingsWith a star-studded cast, Derek Bodner, Kyle Neubeck and Devon Givens form the most entertaining Philadelphia 76ers podcast in the world. From daily shows to postgame shows and more, nobody will cover the Sixers more closely.
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#168 - Jimmy Butler aggressively challenged Brett Brown
January 05, 2019 00:58 - 48 minutesThe Sixers finished off a 3-2 road trip, but Jimmy Butler is reportedly aggressively challenging head coach Brett Brown over his role in the offense. Derek Bodner, Rich Hofmann and Mike O'Connor discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#167 - The Great Ben Simmons Debate
December 30, 2018 17:35 - 50 minutesThe Sixers struggled down the stretch against Boston AGAIN. How much of that is because of Ben Simmons? And are they long term problems for the Butler/Embiid/Simmons core? Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann of The Athletic Philadelphia discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#166 - A Qualified Success
December 23, 2018 15:15 - 1 hourThe Philadelphia 76ers finally beat the (shorthanded) Toronto Raptors, and Elton Brand gave an update on Markelle Fultz and Zhaire Smith. Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann of The Athletic Philadelphia discuss that, and more, in this week's Sixers Beat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#165 - How all the Sixers pieces fit
December 16, 2018 18:44 - 50 minutesHow does Joel Embiid and Jimmy Butler fit? Where does Ben Simmons work in the Sixers half-court offense? And what's with their recent struggles? Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann of The Athletic Philadelphia discuss that, and more, in this week's Sixers Beat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#164 - Raptors dismantle Sixers, Fultz update
December 07, 2018 14:06 - 1 hourThe 76ers got blown out once again by the Toronto Raptors. What is and what is not a problem? Derek Bodner, Rich Hofmann and Mike O'Connor of The Athletic Philadelphia discuss that, along with the most recent Markelle Fultz update, in this week's Sixers Beat. Here is the medical description of thoracic outlet syndrome that was discussed on the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdZJu97Xv-w Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#163 - Sixers win 8 of 9
December 03, 2018 04:30 - 41 minutesThe Philadelphia 76ers have won 8 of their last 9 games, led by the big 4 of Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons, Jimmy Butler and J.J. Redick. Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann of The Athletic Philadelphia discuss their winning ways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#162 - Markelle Fultz's future
November 26, 2018 07:25 - 54 minutesWhat does the future hold for Markelle Fultz? And what's up with the Sixers' shaky perimeter defense? Derek Bodner and Mike O'Connor of The Athletic Philadelphia discuss that on the latest episode of The Sixers Beat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#161 - Jimmy Butler for the win
November 18, 2018 21:14 - 44 minutesDerek Bodner and Rich Hofmann of The Athletic Philadelphia discuss their initial impressions of Jimmy Butler and how he fits in with the Sixers' young core. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#160 - Breaking down the Jimmy Butler trade
November 11, 2018 21:47 - 48 minutesWas the Jimmy Butler trade a wise move for the Sixers to make? What are the risks? What is the upside? And what does this mean for Markelle Fultz's future with the team? Derek Bodner and Mike O'Connor of The Athletic Philadelphia react to yesterday's big news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#159 - Will anybody shoot?
November 05, 2018 04:00 - 38 minutesDerek Bodner and Mike O'Connor of The Athletic Philadelphia discuss the Sixers' blowout loss to the Brooklyn Nets, Ben Simmons and Markelle Fultz's reluctance to shoot, Dario Saric's disappearing act, and the recent execution of the team's defensive schemes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#158 - Sixers Early Season Struggles
October 27, 2018 10:06 - 46 minutesWhat's going on with the Sixers' early season struggles? How much of it is related to their new, switch-heavy defensive scheme? And how long do you continue starting Markelle Fultz? Derek Bodner, Rich Hofmann and Mike O'Connor of The Athletic Philadelphia discuss that, and more, in this week's Sixers Beat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#157 - "Someday we'll figure out how to beat those guys"
October 18, 2018 03:53 - 36 minutesDerek Bodner, Rich Hofmann and Mike O'Connor of The Athletic Philadelphia discuss the Sixers' opening night loss to the Boston Celtics, the problems that continue to plague the Sixers against their biggest rival, and the struggles of Markelle Fultz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#156 - Inevitably wrong Sixers predictions
October 16, 2018 01:50 - 1 hourWhat will it take for the Sixers to reach the NBA Finals? Derek Bodner, Rich Hofmann and Mike O'Connor of The Athletic Philadelphia discuss that, while guessing on some over/unders related to the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#155 - The Return of the Jumper
October 03, 2018 02:17 - 46 minutesMarkelle Fultz is back, and he's taking jump shots in game action. Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann of The Athletic Philadelphia discuss that and other preseason takeaways in this week's episode of The Sixers Beat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#154 - Sixers Training Camp Impressions
September 27, 2018 01:58 - 52 minutesWhat's going on at Sixers training camp? Is a Jimmy Butler trade possible? Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann of The Athletic Philadelphia discuss that, and give quick season previews for T.J. McConnell and Dario Saric. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#153 - Sixers promote Elton Brand to GM
September 19, 2018 23:50 - 29 minutesThe Philadelphia 76ers have promoted Elton Brand to be the team's general manager. What does that mean for the franchise going forward, and what does the power structure look like in the Sixers' front office? Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann of The Athletic Philadelphia discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#152 - J.J. Redick and Jonah Bolden preview
September 14, 2018 17:37 - 51 minutesWhat's going on with the GM search, what can you expect from J.J. Redick and Jonah Bolden this season, and is Markelle Fultz going to start? Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann of The Athletic Philadelphia discuss that, and more, in this week's podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#151 - Markelle Fultz playing 5-on-5?
September 03, 2018 14:42 - 48 minutesMarkelle Fultz appears to be playing 5-on-5 basketball in Drew Hanlen's gym. What does that mean? And why have the Sixers just now started talking to GM candidates beyond current sitting GMs? Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann of The Athletic Philadelphia discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#150 - What is going on with the Sixers GM search?
August 26, 2018 12:59 - 51 minutesWhat is going on with the Sixers' GM search? Are they even conducting one? And who do you have more confidence developing a jumper, Ben Simmons or Markelle Fultz? Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann of The Athletic Philadelphia discuss that, and more, as they return from their summer vacation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#149 - Josh Harris and Brett Brown state of the Sixers
July 12, 2018 12:18 - 53 minutesJosh Harris and Brett Brown spoke of the Sixers' ongoing GM search, on their pursuit of LeBron James, and gave hints on how they might be thinking about Kawhi Leonard. That, and summer league discussion, from Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann of The Athletic Philadelphia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#148 - No LeBron. Where do the Sixers go from here?
July 03, 2018 20:29 - 49 minutesLeBron James signed with the Lakers, Paul George is in OKC, and the Kawhi Leonard trade talks seem to have stalled. Where do the Sixers go from here? Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann of The Athletic Philadelphia discuss the Sixers' next move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#147 - 76ers draft review and free agency preview
June 27, 2018 22:35 - 47 minutesDid the Sixers make the right choice in trading Mikal Bridges for Zhaire Smith and a future pick? Will the Sixers pursue a trade for Kawhi Leonard? Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann of The Athletic Philadelphia discuss those topics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#146 - NBA Draft Podcast
June 21, 2018 18:36 - 1 hourDerek Bodner, Rich Hofmann, Mike O'Connor, Sam Vecenie and Ricky O'Donnell all give their thoughts on what the Sixers should do in tonight's NBA Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#145 - Bryan Colangleo resigns
June 08, 2018 15:09 - 34 minutesFollowing the Sixers' internal investigation over the Twitter activity of four burner accounts, Bryan Colangelo has stepped down as the Sixers' president of basketball operations. Rich Hofmann and Derek Bodner of The Athletic Philadelphia discuss one of the stranger controversies in recent memory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#144 - BRYAN COLANGELO HAD BURNER ACCOUNTS?!?!
May 30, 2018 20:23 - 31 minutesAccording to Ben Detrick of The Ringer, Sixers GM Bryan Colangelo allegedly had 5 burner Twitter accounts which he used to criticize Sixers players, tweet out medical information and more. Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann of The Athletic Philadelphia discuss this strange, developing story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#143 - Sixers win awards
May 26, 2018 17:18 - 1 hourBen Simmons, Robert Covington and Joel Embiid all took home well-deserved awards for their efforts this season. Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann of The Athletic Philadelphia discuss that, along with what to do with Jerryd Bayless' contract, death by a thousand cuts and the conference finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#142 - Celtics series postmortem
May 16, 2018 20:33 - 51 minutesWhat went wrong for the Sixers in the series against the Boston Celtics? How does that impact their future going forward? Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann of The Athletic Philadelphia dive in to look at the disappointing end to the Sixers' season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#141 - Sixers vs Celtics Preview
April 30, 2018 05:29 - 38 minutesDerek Bodner and Rich Hofmann of The Athletic preview the Sixers' upcoming playoff series against the Boston Celtics, and detail the keys for the Sixers to come away victorious. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#140 - Sixers vs Heat Recap
April 27, 2018 18:17 - 56 minutesDerek Bodner and Rich Hofmann of The Athletic Philadelphia recap the Sixers vs Heat opening round playoff series, and give their thoughts on the Sixers' chances against Boston or Milwaukee in round 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#139 - THE PLAYOFFS ARE HERE
April 14, 2018 18:40 - 49 minutesDerek Bodner and Rich Hofmann of The Athletic Philadelphia preview the heavily anticipated Sixers vs Heat series, breaking down the keys for the Sixers in their first playoff appearance in six years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#138 - Markelle Fultz's unexpected return
March 28, 2018 13:05 - 44 minutesDerek Bodner and Rich Hofmann of The Athletic Philadelphia respond to an unexpectedly exciting night, as Markelle Fultz made his surprising return in Monday's win over the Denver Nuggets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#137 - Can the Sixers get a top-4 seed?
March 23, 2018 21:30 - 1 hourCan the Sixers claim a top-4 seed in the Eastern Conference? Should they rest Joel Embiid? And does Brett Brown deserve Coach of the Year consideration? Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann of The Athletic Philadelphia discuss those topics, and more, in this week's Sixers Beat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#136 - Evaluating Bryan Colangelo's tenure so far
March 05, 2018 21:45 - 1 hourDerek Bodner and Rich Hofmann of The Athletic discuss Bryan Colangelo's tenure so far, looking at the most consequential decisions made so far and figuring out whether he's done a good job or not. They also discuss the Sixers' recent play and Markelle Fultz's latest shooting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#135 - State of the Sixers heading into the All-Star break
February 17, 2018 19:18 - 59 minutesIn the first half of the podcast Kyle Nuebeck joins to discuss his report on Markelle Fultz. Then, Derek and Rich discuss the team's recent play, and how the second half of the season might play out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#134 - Bryan Colangelo talks about Markelle Fultz
February 10, 2018 20:34 - 50 minutesDerek and Rich discuss Bryan Colangelo's press conference, where he largely talked about Markelle Fultz, his health, and the possibility of him returning this season. Also discussed in this episode: the lack of moves at the trade deadline and their win over the Pelicans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#133 - Trade Deadline Mailbag
February 08, 2018 14:38 - 1 hourDerek and Rich dive into a trade deadline edition of the mailbag, asking questions about what the Sixers might do in the upcoming 2018 trade deadline. They also discuss Markelle Fultz's first media appearance in months and hit on the Sixers important win over the Wizards on Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#132 - Surprises midway through Sixers season
January 28, 2018 20:38 - 44 minutesDerek Bodner and Mike O'Connor of The Athletic Philadelphia discuss what has surprised them so far in the Sixers season. They also discuss the chance Joel Embiid makes 1st team All-NBA, Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot's strong play, and Markelle Fultz's return. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#131 - Joel Embiid, All-Star
January 20, 2018 18:49 - 46 minutesJoel Embiid has been selected as a starter for the 2018 All-Star game. Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann of The Athletic Philadelphia discuss whether he was deserving, how the Sixers will cope without J.J. Redick for the next few weeks, whether Ben Simmons will be nominated as a reserve, and what they expect out of Markelle Fultz when he returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#130 - The Sixers are good again
January 10, 2018 10:11 - 39 minutesThe Philadelphia 76ers have won 5 of their last 6 games, Ben Simmons is dominating and Markelle Fultz is practicing. Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann of The Athletic Philadelphia break down the recent news surrounding the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#129 - Is Brett Brown to blame?
January 01, 2018 18:01 - 1 hourIs Brett Brown to blame for the Sixers' recent struggles? Which veteran are you most frustrated with? And what's going on with Markelle Fultz? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#128 - Joel Embiid's back a cause for concern?
December 17, 2017 20:19 - 1 hourDerek Bodner and Rich Hofmann of The Athletic Philadelphia discuss Joel Embiid's workload and back soreness, Ben Simmons' recent play, and when to expect Markelle Fultz's return to play. This episode is brought to you by Harry's Razors. Head on over to harrys.com/sixersbeat to get $5 off a great holiday gift! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#127 - Jahlil Okafor traded to the Nets
December 09, 2017 21:18 - 47 minutesJahlil Okafor has been traded to the Nets. Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann of The Athletic Philadelphia react to the trade that's felt imminent for the last two years. This episode was brought to you by Harry's Razors. For a great shave at a fair price, head on over to harrys.com/sixersbeat. (Note: This podcast was recorded before the Markelle Fultz medical update was sent out). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#126 - Loss to Cavs, Simmons ankle injury
November 29, 2017 12:22 - 1 hourDerek Bodner and Rich Hofmann discuss the Sixers' recent play, their disappointing loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Ben Simmons' ankle injury, and take listener mailbag questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#125 - We'll all know
November 18, 2017 19:10 - 52 minutesDerek Bodner and Rich Hofmann discuss Joel Embiid's epic game against the Los Angeles Lakers, the end of The Process debate, and Robert Covington's new contract. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#124 - Jahlil Okafor wants out
November 03, 2017 14:01 - 42 minutesJahlil Okafor wants to be bought out, Joel Embiid is dominating, and Ben Simmons is dropping triple doubles. Derek, Rich, and Kyle discuss that, and more, in this week's Sixers Beat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#123 - Markelle Fultz is out indefinitely with a sore shoulder
October 29, 2017 23:23 - 34 minutesMarkelle Fultz is out of the lineup with a sore shoulder, and won't be reevaluated for 3 weeks. What's going on? Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann try to make sense of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#122 - Inevitably wrong season predictions
October 18, 2017 13:33 - 1 hourDerek, Rich, and Kyle discuss Joel Embiid's anger over his minutes restriction, Markelle Fultz starting the season coming off the bench, and give predictions on the upcoming 2017-18 season that will inevitably look ridiculous in just a few short weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#121 - Five more years of Joel Embiid
October 11, 2017 16:38 - 44 minutesDerek Bodner and Rich Hofmann of The Athletic Philadelphia discuss Joel Embiid's massive five-year, $146 million contract extension, and also touch on what's going on with Markelle Fultz's jump shot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#120 - Basketball is back!
October 06, 2017 19:36 - 39 minutesDerek Bodner and Rich Hofmann of The Athletic Philadelphia discuss the Sixers preseason opener, the play of Ben Simmons and Markelle Fultz, Joel Embiid and Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot being cleared for full court 5-on-5 play, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#119 - Training Camp Recap
September 29, 2017 21:16 - 30 minutesDerek, Rich, and Kyle recap the Sixers training camp, while also looking ahead to Wednesday's preseason opener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices