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It’s August, which means that the Phillies are playing, and also that the NBA is trying to screw the Sixers. Discussion ensues.

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The rundown:

• The Phillies have reached 10,000 wins; there is much rejoicing

• Hey, someone’s not drinking water for once (4:17)

• The NBA is investigating the Sixers for how the James Harden contract situation unfolded, forcing John to finally begin the process of almost starting to admit Joe might have been right (5:28)

• In other Sixers news, Kevin Durant allegedly wants to play in Philadelphia or Boston; Sixers fans have some…we’ll be polite and call them “unfathomably stupid” takes (11:10)

• The Phillies struggled offensively in New York; nobody’s worried. Right? Right?? (25:39)

• The guys discuss the Phillies’ recent Wall of Fame induction as well as the upcoming Eagles Hall of Fame ceremony (31:09)

• Finally, the NBA is planning to retire Bill Russell’s number across the league; John has thoughts on the concept of league-wide honors (38:06)

The Eagles are Going to the Super Bowl! – The Philly Frenetics Podcast

What a time to be alive; your Philadelphia Eagles are headed back to the Super Bowl!  The guys talk at length about Sunday's NFC Championship Game, including the 49ers quarterback debacle, where Haason Reddick's playoff performance ranks among Philadelphia's all-time greats, and the narratives that cropped up in the hours after the game; then, they chat briefly about the AFC title game (44:08) and the Sixers' recent run of good form (54:51). 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. The Eagles are Going to the Super Bowl! 01:08:47
2. The Giants Were Too Small; the Eagles are Headed to the NFC Championship Game 01:01:06
3. Eagles-Giants III: The Divisional Playoffs; The Sixers and Flyers are Playing, Too! 59:39
4. Jalen's Hurt, The Coronation of Lionel Messi, and the Frenetics Christmas Spectacular 47:28
5. Trea Turner is (Going to Be) a Phillie; Jalen Hurts Should Be the NFL MVP Favorite 50:16

You can find The Philly Frenetics Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, Stitcher, and more; download, subscribe, and leave a five-star review! You can also find us at http://www.anchor.fm/phillyfrenetics.