PHLY Philadelphia Sixers Podcast
518 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 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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Episodes
Moving forward without Danny Green
June 14, 2021 01:09 - 42 minutesThe Sixers won Game 3 in convincing fashion, but lost Danny Green for at least two weeks with a calf strain. Who will start in Green's place, and how will his loss impact the Sixers' ability to close out the series? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sixers vs. Hawks Game 3 Preview
June 10, 2021 19:51 - 49 minutesAs the series heads to Atlanta, the Sixers find themselves tied with the Hawks at 1 game each. The Sixers' Game 2 adjustments seemed to slow down Trae Young, but will Atlanta has an answer in Game 3? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sixers vs. Hawks: Second Round Preview
June 05, 2021 19:38 - 48 minutesDerek and Rich preview the Sixers second-round series against the Atlanta Hawks, going over the keys to defending Trae Young, how they can survive if Joel Embiid misses time because of his torn meniscus, and more keys to the series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sixers advance to the second round
June 04, 2021 00:51 - 37 minutesThe Sixers beat the Wizards to advance to the second round, where they'll meet Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks. But Joel Embiid has a slight tear in the meniscus of his right knee and is considered day-to-day. What's the concern level over the injury, and do the Sixers have a chance if Embiid misses time? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A dominant Game 3 win
May 30, 2021 21:45 - 41 minutesDerek and Rich talk about the Sixers' dominant 132-103 win over the Washington Wizards to take a 3-0 series lead, about what to look for as the Sixers look to close out the series, and then take a brief look ahead to what the rest of the playoff run might have in store for the Sixers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Philly makes it look easy in Game 2
May 28, 2021 13:17 - 57 minutesDerek and Rich briefly discuss what they saw in the Sixers' Game 2 win, then bring on Fred Katz to give perspective from the other side, discussing what he's seen in the series so far, and what the key adjustments are if the Wizards are going to make the series competitive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
76ers take Game 1 against the Wizards
May 24, 2021 00:52 - 48 minutesDerek and Rich break down the Sixers 125-118 win over the Wizards in Game 1 of their playoff series, going over what went right, what they'll need to clean up for Game 2, and what will be key for a long playoff run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sixers vs. Wizards: First Round Preview
May 22, 2021 15:31 - 47 minutesDerek and Rich preview the Sixers first round playoff series against the Washignton Wizards, going over how the Sixers should defend Beal and Westbrook, why Joel Embiid is too good for the Wizards, and what to watch out for that could swing the series, before finally providing their predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sixers clinch the top seed in the East
May 15, 2021 22:21 - 57 minutesThe Sixers clinched the top seed in the Eastern Conference. Derek and Rich reflect on the accomplishment, go over what games to pay attention to this weekend which will determine playoff matchups, and list their biggest surprises of the regular season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bonus Episode: The Athletic’s Small Business Story | Part 3 of 3
May 15, 2021 18:00 - 22 minutesPart Three of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode The Athletic’s co-founders Alex Mather and Adam Hansmann continue on about the company’s expansion into the U.K., how the team got through the shutdown of sports and challenges that lay ahead. Writers, Marcus Thompson, Anthony Slater, Zach Harper and David Aldridge give their thoughts on that process as well. For the complete lineup of episodes, visit delltechnologiespodferenc...
Bonus Episode: The Athletic’s Small Business Story | Part 2 of 3
May 15, 2021 17:00 - 17 minutesPart Two of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode The Athletic’s co-founders Alex Mather and Adam Hansmann continue on about the company’s first steps into the marketplace. The challenges they met selling this idea to investors, and journalists they were trying to recruit, specifically with the expansion into the Bay Area. Writers, Marcus Thompson and Anthony Slater give their thoughts on that process as well. For the complete ...
Bonus Episode: The Athletic’s Small Business Story | Part 1 of 3
May 15, 2021 16:00 - 17 minutesPart One of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode we hear from The Athletic’s co-founders Alex Mather and Adam Hansmann about how they met, how an idea for better sports coverage materialized into a significant media player in the sports landscape and the spirit at the heart of The Athletic’s culture. For the complete lineup of episodes, visit delltechnologiespodference.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....
Sixers are close to securing the top seed
May 12, 2021 20:22 - 41 minutesThe Sixers stumbled down the stretch against the Pacers and blew a winnable game, ending their eight-game winning streak. Still, they need just one win over their final three games to secure the top seed in the Eastern Conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How the NBA's tanking era changed the league forever
May 09, 2021 02:50 - 1 hourDerek and Rich talk to Jake Fischer, author of Built To Lose: How the NBA's tanking era changed the league forever, going over what he uncovered about Sam Hinkie, The Process, and one of the most pivotal eras in franchise history. Buy 'Built to Lose: How the NBA’s Tanking Era Changed the League Forever' - https://www.amazon.com/Built-Lose-Tanking-Changed-Forever/dp/1629378712/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Built+to+Lose&qid=1620502299&sr=8-1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...
Philly's 6-game winning streak
May 07, 2021 19:16 - 38 minutesDerek and Rich discuss the state of the Sixers after their 6-game winning streak, including what you can take away from the wins, where they stand in the chase for the East's #1 seed, and what to look for over this final stretch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How would the Sixers defend the Nets?
May 02, 2021 15:18 - 33 minutesRich and Derek dive back into the listener mailbag, debating who would defend the Nets big 3 in a playoff matchup, who will close games for the Sixers in the playoffs, what Furkan Korkmaz's next contract could look like, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Potential first-round matchups
April 30, 2021 21:25 - 47 minutesWhich team could potentially give the Sixers the most trouble in the first round of the playoffs? Derek and Rich rank the potential first-round matchups from easiest to toughest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A struggling week for Philly
April 25, 2021 22:29 - 36 minutesDerek and Rich start the pod off by talking you off the ledge after the Sixers' 0-4 week, then dive into the listener mailbag to discuss what the rotations might look like when the playoffs start. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How can the Sixers get back on track?
April 23, 2021 20:47 - 38 minutesThe Sixers have lost 3 in a row, are battling injuries, and are now in a fight for the top seed in the East with both Brooklyn and Milwaukee. What will it take to get back on track? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What is driving Joel Embiid?
April 18, 2021 23:31 - 47 minutesDerek empties out the listener mailbag, diving in on what Doc Rivers' playoff rotations might look like, what's driving Joel Embiid's effectiveness from midrange, and a Tony Wroten vs JaKarr Sampson debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sixers have their eyes on first place
April 15, 2021 23:45 - 39 minutesThe Sixers beat the Nets on Wednesday night and won the season series 2-1, putting them in prime position to take the top spot in the Eastern Conference. What we can take away from the performance as we look ahead to a potential playoff matchup between the teams? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Back in first place in the East
April 11, 2021 19:52 - 40 minutesThe Sixers followed up their horrid game against the Pelicans with a solid win over the Thunder, and jump back into a tie for first place in the East. Derek and Rich go over the good and bad of their recent play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sixers beat the Celtics + Embiid's recent form
April 08, 2021 14:01 - 45 minutesRich and Derek go over the Sixers' win over the Celtics, how Joel Embiid has looked since returning from his knee injury, Rich's feature on BBall Paul, and how George Hill might help the Sixers play some small-ball lineups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Looking ahead to the remainder of the season
April 04, 2021 16:49 - 46 minutesWhich concerns about the Sixers' roster could get in the way of a trip to the NBA Finals? Which ones are overblown? With the trade deadline over, Derek and Rich take a step back from the regular season to project forward and discuss how this team stacks up against the other contenders in the East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Is Philly's slump a concern?
April 01, 2021 13:33 - 46 minutesThe Sixers have lost two in a row and Ben Simmons is slumping. Long-term concerns or part of the ups and downs of an NBA season? Also, discussion on the buyout market and more thoughts on the George Hill trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The 76ers trade for George Hill
March 26, 2021 23:09 - 40 minutesThe Sixers added George Hill at the trade deadline. They did not add Kyle Lowry. Was that the right call? And what can Hill add to the Sixers as they look to make their playoff run? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trade Deadline Eve Edition
March 25, 2021 00:30 - 41 minutesOn the eve of the trade deadline, Derek and Rich get you ready. They break down all the rumors and potential targets, how they would fit the current roster and what the team can do if not big moves materialize before Thursday's deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Should the Sixers go all-in at the trade deadline?
March 21, 2021 22:07 - 45 minutesDerek and Rich empty out the listener mailbag, discussing what Matisse Thybulle needs to improve upon to be a long-term starter, how concerned they are with Shake Milton's shooting struggles, and whether they should go all-in at the trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sixers fall to the Bucks in OT
March 19, 2021 19:01 - 43 minutesDerek and Rich go over the Sixers' overtime loss to the Bucks, what it could signify in a playoff matchup, and what the PJ Tucker to Milwaukee trade means not only for how these two teams might matchup in the playoffs, but also what it signifies for next Thursday's trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Joel Embiid's injury impact
March 14, 2021 13:21 - 37 minutesJoel Embiid has a bone bruise in his left knee and will miss at least two weeks. What does that mean for the Sixers, their chances of holding on to the #1 seed, and Embiid's MVP candidacy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Looking ahead to the second half of the season
March 11, 2021 20:55 - 38 minutesDerek and Rich preview the second half of the Sixers' season, going over how the Sixers will get through these next two games as Embiid and Simmons miss time because of the health and safety protocols, what might happen at the trade deadline, and what their chances are of holding off the Nets and Bucks for the top spot in the Eastern Conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Embiid and Simmons will not play in the All-Star game
March 07, 2021 23:51 - 1 hourDerek and Rich discuss Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons not being available for the All-Star game because of contact tracing, then hand out midseason grades for the front office, coaching staff and players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Embiid carries the Sixers into the All-Star break
March 05, 2021 03:00 - 45 minutesJoel Embiid destroyed Myles Turner and Rudy Gobert, positioning himself as the frontrunner for the MVP award, and keeping the Sixers in first place in the Eastern Conference, at the All-Star break. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Could Kyle Lowry be a trade target?
February 27, 2021 19:51 - 45 minutesDerek and Rich briefly discuss the Sixers' latest win over the Dallas Mavericks, then dive into the listener mailbag, answering questions on Kyle Lowry as a potential trade target, the impact of trade talks on Ben Simmons' struggles earlier in the year, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tobias Harris misses out on All-Star selection
February 25, 2021 14:15 - 41 minutesBen Simmons is an All-Star reserve, and Tobias Harris is not. Did the coaches make the right choice? And how would the Sixers match up against Raptors in the playoffs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Joel Embiid's career night
February 21, 2021 17:53 - 53 minutesJoel Embiid dropped 50 and the Sixers' bench nearly squandered it away. Derek and Rich rave about Embiid's unprecedented play, debate whether it surpasses Allen Iverson's prime with the franchise, then discuss what to do about that woeful bench. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Road trip struggles + mailbag
February 17, 2021 20:05 - 52 minutesDerek and Rich discuss the Sixers' loss to the Utah Jazz to cap off their 1-3 road trip, then dive into the listener mailbag discussing topics ranging from Shake Milton's struggles, Furkan Korkmaz being replaced in the rotation, and the growing 3-point disparity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sixers' latest struggles on the west coast
February 14, 2021 21:47 - 41 minutesThe Sixers have lost to Portland and Phoenix to fall to 1-2 on the west coast road trip. They all of a sudden can't shoot, their defense is struggling and their bench has been disastrous. Is it time to be concerned, or just a bump in the road? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Is Thybulle an offensive liability?
February 12, 2021 01:34 - 51 minutesMatisse Thybulle took control of the Sixers' win over the Kings without scoring a point. How long can they keep him in the rotation when he's a zero on offense? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Assessing the Sixers' inconsistent week
February 08, 2021 02:32 - 44 minutesThe Sixers followed up a dreadful performance against the injury-depleted Portland Trailblazers with a solid win over the equally-depleted Brooklyn Nets. What do we make of the Sixers' up and down play? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Should the Sixers bring back JJ Redick?
February 03, 2021 19:21 - 41 minutesShould the Sixers pursue JJ Redick in a trade? Derek and Rich discuss that along with the Sixers' comeback win over the Pacers, whether they should play more zone defense, and Joel Embiid's MVP candidacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Are the 76ers championship contenders?
January 30, 2021 22:03 - 40 minutesJoel Embiid is playing at an MVP level, the Sixers are leading the East at 14-6, and the basketball world is starting to talk about the Sixers as a legitimate contender. Are they ready to compete for a championship as-is? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Is Embiid single-handedly carrying the Sixers?
January 27, 2021 22:08 - 45 minutesWhy are the Sixers terrible when Joel Embiid sits? Derek and Rich discuss that, along with Danny Green's defensive struggles, Seth Curry's long-term future with the team and more as they dive into the listener mailbag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Joel Embiid is leading the Sixers atop the East
January 24, 2021 23:42 - 46 minutesBehind a dominant stretch from Joel Embiid and a more aggressive Ben Simmons, the Sixers have won 5 of 6 and are atop the NBA's Eastern Conference. Derek and Rich discuss their strong play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why is Ben Simmons struggling?
January 20, 2021 22:45 - 38 minutesWhat is going on with Ben Simmons, and how can the Sixers get him back on track? And what do you make of Doc Rivers' comments about his role in trade decisions? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Can Ben Simmons up his offensive game?
January 17, 2021 01:12 - 1 hourShould Shake Milton be elevated to the starting lineup after his early season surge? And where do the Sixers go after missing out on the James Harden trade? Derek and Rich empty out the listener mailbag in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The James Harden rumors aftermath
January 14, 2021 17:44 - 50 minutesThe Sixers reportedly put together a trade package of Ben Simmons and Matisse Thybulle for James Harden, but were outbid for the former MVP by the Brooklyn Nets. Where do they go from here? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How will the Sixers deal with so few players available?
January 10, 2021 21:17 - 39 minutesA positive coronavirus test sent the Sixers into Saturday's game against the Nuggets with only eight active players. How will they get through the next week, where they have five games in seven days? And what do you make of Tyrese Maxey's 39-point performance? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Which Sixers young player has the highest upside?
January 08, 2021 19:59 - 53 minutesWhich young player has the highest upside? Why is Joel Embiid so much more efficient running the team's offense? How much credit do Doc Rivers and the coaching staff deserve for the Sixers' hot start? Derek and Rich dive into the listener mailbag to answer these questions and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sixers improve to 4-1 + early season trends
January 02, 2021 21:32 - 54 minutesAfter a 116-92 blowout win over the Magic the Philadelphia 76ers are 4-1 in the early going, with Joel Embiid dominating in the post and anchoring the league's top ranked defense. Derek and Rich debate which of the early season trends will continue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices