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Phillies Changes, Eagles Injuries and the Price of Greatness with author Lars Anderson on Tom Brady
Author Lars Anderson joins The Heart of Sports to discuss his new book, Brady: An American Story and the Price of Greatness. Anderson explains how Tom Brady’s childhood, family dynamics, years at Michigan, and relentless drive shaped the greatest quarterback of his generation, while also examining the personal cost of sustaining that level of success.
They also react to the Phillies’ offseason direction under Don Mattingly, including changes to the coaching staff, questions about Trey Turner’s
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Oct. 16, 2026
Phillies Changes, Eagles Injuries and the Price of Greatness with author Lars Anderson on Tom Brady
Author Lars Anderson joins The Heart of Sports to discuss his new book, Brady: An American Story and the Price of Greatness. Anderson explains how Tom Brady’s childhood, family dynamics, years at Michigan, and relentless drive shaped the greatest quarterback of his generation, while also examining the personal cost of sustaining that level of success. They also react to the Phillies’ offseason direction under Don Mattingly, including changes to the coaching staff, questions about Trey Turner’s
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Oct. 9, 2026
The Legacy of Bill Giles With Larry Bowa, Dave Raymond, Doug Glanville and Jamie Moyer
The Heart of Sports honors the life and legacy of Bill Giles, the visionary Phillies executive whose creativity, kindness, and commitment to Philadelphia helped transform the franchise. Phillies greats Larry Bowa, Doug Glanville, and Jamie Moyer join original friend of the Phillie Phanatic Dave Raymond to share personal stories about the man behind some of the organization’s most enduring traditions. They reflect on Giles’ unforgettable promotions at Veterans Stadium, his role in bringing the P
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Oct. 2, 2026
Phillies Crash Out, College Sports Questions & Bill Giles’ Legacy
On today's show we process the painful end to the Phillies season and ask whether this loss represents more than another early playoff exit. Then we look at a roster that failed to do the little things, the questions facing Dave Dombrowski, the future of several key players and why this may feel like the end of an era in Philadelphia. The guys also break down the latest movement on the Protect College Sports Act, including transfer rules, athlete protections and the questions still surrounding
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Sept. 25, 2026
Phillies on the Brink, Eagles Battle Injuries and College Sports Faces Change
Jason Springer and Jeff Cohen examine the Phillies’ late-season collapse, their increasingly precarious playoff position and whether a struggling lineup and unreliable bullpen can recover in time. They also reflect on the historic accomplishments of Zack Wheeler and Aaron Nola amid an otherwise frustrating finish. The guys also discuss the Eagles surviving extreme field temperatures and mounting injuries, the offensive line’s struggles and the return of Zach Ertz. Plus, they break down the prop