Brotherly Love Sports

This Is Why We Have Trust Issues

Got a Philly sports take? Send it! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2596968/fan_mail/new] After a Memorial Day weekend break, Brotherly Love Sports is back — and so are the trust issues. The Phillies may have swept the Padres and climbed back above .500, but the offense still has plenty of questions, even with the starting pitching carrying the load. We break down the frustrating Guardians series, the encouraging Padres sweep, the trade deadline concerns, and why this team still doesn’t feel easy to trust. Then it’s time for another Philly sports therapy session: why can’t we just enjoy anything? From the Phillies’ inconsistent offense, to Eagles offseason drama, to years of Flyers and Sixers emotional damage, this episode dives into the very real condition every Philly sports fan knows too well — hope followed immediately by panic. Plus, Eagles training camp storylines, the latest A.J. Brown noise, Jalen Hurts’ contract-year pressure, and asks listeners to send in their biggest Philly sports trust issue. Trivia Question of the Week: Before Bryce Harper won NL MVP in 2021, who was the last Phillies player to win the award?

A Little Phillies, A Lot of Pain

Got a Philly sports take? Send it! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2596968/fan_mail/new] Adam is back for Episode 13 of Brotherly Love Sports with a shorter episode from Colorado, but a new segment built for Philly fans: Philly Therapy Session. This week, we talk Phillies momentum, Crawford’s first big-league home run, the heartbreak of the Flyers and Sixers getting swept, and why the Flyers might still be “one move away” while the Sixers may need a much bigger reset. Then it’s time to open the wound: what Philly sports moment are you still not over? Adam shares two that still hurt — the 2012 Winter Classic shootout loss and Kawhi Leonard’s infamous bounce. Got a Philly sports take? Send it in. Click the link at the top of the episode description to send the show a voice message, and your take could be played or read on a future episode. And don’t forget this week’s Question of the Week: If you’re heading to Reading Terminal Market and someone says, “Meet me at the pig,” what is the name of the coin-collecting good luck charm pig statue? Follow, share with a fellow Philly fan, and let’s keep growing this thing together.

The Kids Are Alright

Got a Philly sports take? Send it! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2596968/fan_mail/new] This episode covers the Flyers’ playoff push, including their series win over the Penguins, the early battle with Carolina, the value of playoff experience for the young guys, and why the future still feels bright even with some bumps along the way. We also touch on the Sixers’ ongoing playoff frustrations, the Phillies trying to turn things around after a rough stretch, and some quick Eagles talk with offseason additions, AJ Brown speculation, and what the offense may look like moving forward.

The Energy We Needed

Got a Philly sports take? Send it! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2596968/fan_mail/new] This week felt like a turning point… or at least the kind of moment this city’s been waiting for. There’s finally some life, some energy, and something to get excited about again, but not everything is trending in the right direction. One team is giving fans a reason to believe, another is still trying to figure itself out, and there’s no shortage of big decisions and bigger questions shaping what comes next. We’re breaking it all down, reacting in real time, and trying to make sense of where things stand and where they might be headed. As always, it’s real, it’s honest, and it’s exactly what you’d expect when you mix passion with Philly sports.

Falling Apart or Firing Up

Got a Philly sports take? Send it! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2596968/fan_mail/new] Philly sports is a tale of two extremes right now. One team looks completely lost—no rhythm, no answers, and no clear fix in sight. The frustration is real, and the questions are only getting louder. Meanwhile, another team is bringing the energy back to the city in a big way. Grit, fight, and something that feels different—something worth believing in. This week, we’re breaking down both sides of it. The collapse, the surge, and what it all means moving forward. Plus, the answer to last week’s question and a new one to test your Philly sports knowledge.