Speaking of Sports
Welcome to the Speaking of Sports Podcast, your gateway to the unexplored narratives in the sports realm. Diverge from the mainstream as we unveil the flip side of sports discourse popular in the media.
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- Sep 8, 2026
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Luzardo's Masterpiece! Phillies in-line for World Series! (opens the original)
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Chuck and Ken are back from Labor Day with a packed Philadelphia sports show: Jesús Luzardo's dominant month and a 1–0 two-hit gem, Kyle Schwarber's second-deck home-run streak, a deep debate on velocity, analytics and AI in baseball (with Charlie Manuel and Astros references), and the launch of a recurring segment — "Five Minutes with Ivan," where he explains the infield fly rule. They close with Eagles Week 1 predictions (Ken's in a WIP fantasy league), a Notre Dame–Wisconsin college football
Baseball ⚾️dyssey... Enjoy the Ride! (opens the original)
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Chuck and Ken examine the Phillies from every angle: Wheeler’s potential comeback, Stott’s defensive impact, Harper’s fearless base running, the culture surrounding the game, and whether Philadelphia can finally prove itself against the league’s best.
Hot! Hot! Hot! (opens the original)
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Chuck and Ken open by explaining why Phillies fans are still refusing to believe in this offense, then dive into the 49ers' owner's jaw-dropping trailer-park arrest and the FBI's investigation swirling around the Dodgers' deferred mega-contracts. They close with the feel-good story of the week: a 12-year-old girl who took over the Williamsport World Series, plus the Yankees' throwback Baltimore-chop hitter Luis Durango Jr. - http://speakingofsportspod.com/ - https://twitter.com/Speak_of_Sports -
Phillies Better with Arraez! (opens the original)
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Chuck and Ken recap the Phillies' sweep of the Minnesota Twins, breaking down the "Luis Arraez Effect" on Bryce Harper and the rest of the lineup, Andrew Painter's return from Tommy John surgery, and a defensive deep-dive comparing Bryson Stott and Alec Bohm. Special guest Jody McDonald (Jody Mac) joins to rate the team as a "buy" or "hold," argue that pitching will carry them to the postseason, and dismiss the Don Mattingly rumors as media-created. The episode closes with a quick history lesson
Chaos & Chase (opens the original)
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Chuck and Ken dig into a lively baseball conversation packed with Phillies talk, broader MLB observations, clubhouse chemistry, player usage, coaching decisions, and one unforgettable rules-based “classic baseball moment.” The episode blends sharp opinion, old-school baseball instincts, and the kind of deep-cut discussion that only true fans will appreciate.
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