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On this week’s edition of The Philly Frenetics Podcast, John and Joe address the Eagles’ new hire and the loss of a legend before Joe surprises John with a pop quiz on the happenings in sports in 2020.

The rundown:

• The guys talk briefly about the AFC and NFC Championship Games (1:21)

• John Reads The News™, featuring Joe’s brand new SOCCER MINUTE (5:18)

• The guys mourn the loss of Hank Aaron, baseball’s longtime home run king and one of the game’s true heroes, and to whom they lift a glass of Whatever it is They Are Drinking (8:47)

• The Eagles finally announced their new head coach, Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator Nick Sirianni, and the guys are less than thrilled at the choice (15:10)

• Joe does not understand the hate for Josh McDaniels (22:34) and cites a prime example of why it may not be the best idea to disqualify somebody for backing out of a job (hint: his current boss)

• The guys chat about Duce Staley not getting the job (27:38)

• John is a jinx on the Flyers, the Sixers are fun, and Joel Embiid is a beast (33:44)

• The Baseball Hall of Fame voting results will be announced later tonight; the guys cast their own votes in the piece that was posted yesterday, but they briefly discuss their predictions for who may – or may not, as it were – be in the Class of 2021 (38:48)

• Joe quizzes John on his knowledge of what happened in sports in the year 2020; feel free to play along at home! (44:02)

Philadelphia Resplendent: The Phillies are Postseason Bound and the Eagles are 4-0 – The Philly Frenetics Podcast

For the first time in 11 years, the Phillies are headed to the playoffs!  The guys discuss the Phillies' win over the Astros on Monday night as well as what they think ultimately put the team over the top (12:36).  They also answer two key questions – how far can the Phillies go, and how far will they go? (27:20) – before going over Sunday's Eagles victory over the Jaguars (42:52). You can find The Philly Frenetics Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, Stitcher, and more; you can also find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @PhillyFrenetics and on the web at PhillyFrenetics.com. — This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

1. Philadelphia Resplendent: The Phillies are Postseason Bound and the Eagles are 4-0 55:12
2. The Eagles Put Carson Wentz in a Sack; It's Judgment Time for the Phillies 01:04:13
3. Eagles Hang On in Detroit; Phillies Right the Ship; Joe Feuds on Twitter 54:08
4. Faltering Phillies; Eagles Season Preview 59:38
5. Vanilla Ice Rocks the Bank; The Phillies Prep for the Stretch Run; The Union Are Demolishing (Almost) Everyone 45:53

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