Pierre Robert Tribute
The most iconic personality in Philadelphia radio history passed away at age 70. (00:33)
One of Pierre's greatest moments after the Eagles won their first Super Bowl in franchise history (04:53)
Flyers Talk
A Wild Rivalry Win Against the Penguins (09:23)
Checking in on a solid start under Rick Tocchet (17:42)
Colin Newby
First-Time Caller, Long-Time Expert brings a twist to Philly sports talk by taking listeners behind the scenes of local radio and sports media in Philadelphia.
Colin Newby, a digital producer for 97.5 The Fanatic and 93.3 WMMR in Beasley Media's Philadelphia radio cluster, takes you behind the scenes of the legendary sports venues with the best athletes and the most iconic media personalities in the city of Philadelphia.
Eagles Talk
Jalen Hurts finally finds wide receivers A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith (00:28)
Vic Fangio leading better defense than in past Eagles seasons (03:41)
Flyers Talk
Owen Tippett's hot start in 2025-26 (11:14)
Questions about Matvei Michkov, conditioning (16:13)
Phillies Talk
MLB Offseason Stay or Go: J.T. Realmuto (20:38)
76ers Talk
Nick Nurse talks about the reality of how the Sixers will handle circumstances surrounding Joel Embiid (28:09)
Colin Newby
First-Time Caller, Long-Time Expert brings a twist to Philly sports talk by taking listeners behind the scenes of local radio and sports media in Philadelphia.
Colin Newby, a digital producer for 97.5 The Fanatic and 93.3 WMMR in Beasley Media's Philadelphia radio cluster, takes you behind the scenes of the legendary sports venues with the best athletes and the most iconic media personalities in the city of Philadelphia.
Phillies Talk
Reacting to Dave Dombrowski, Rob Thomson after end of season media availability (00:40)
Is Phillies Lineup Fatally Flawed? (06:40)
Regular Season vs. Playoffs: Boom or Bust Offense (16:22)
Flawed MLB Postseason Rhetoric (22:35)
Flyers Talk
Rebuilds take longer than most people like to acknowledge. (30:43)
Colin Newby
First-Time Caller, Long-Time Expert brings a twist to Philly sports talk by taking listeners behind the scenes of local radio and sports media in Philadelphia.
Colin Newby, a digital producer for 97.5 The Fanatic and 93.3 WMMR in Beasley Media's Philadelphia radio cluster, takes you behind the scenes of the legendary sports venues with the best athletes and the most iconic media personalities in the city of Philadelphia.
Phillies Talk
Phillies fall to Dodgers in heartbreaking NLDS (01:06)
Upcoming Offseason Changes: Is the World Series window closed? (07:32)
Will Rob Thomson return as Phillies manager? (19:25)
Colin Newby
First-Time Caller, Long-Time Expert brings a twist to Philly sports talk by taking listeners behind the scenes of local radio and sports media in Philadelphia.
Colin Newby, a digital producer for 97.5 The Fanatic and 93.3 WMMR in Beasley Media's Philadelphia radio cluster, takes you behind the scenes of the legendary sports venues with the best athletes and the most iconic media personalities in the city of Philadelphia.
Colin Newby joined Shukri Wrights on 97.5 The Fanatic with a pregame check-in from Citizens Bank Park before the Phillies faced the Dodgers in Game 1 of the NLDS.
- Cristopher Sanchez & Shohei Ohtani face off in a much-anticipated pitching matchup
- Key factors in the Phillies lineup
- How Rob Thomson will build "The Bridge to Jhoan Duran"
- Bryce Harper with his legacy on the line in a World Series chase
Colin Newby
First-Time Caller, Long-Time Expert brings a twist to Philly sports talk by taking listeners behind the scenes of local radio and sports media in Philadelphia.
Colin Newby, a digital producer for 97.5 The Fanatic and 93.3 WMMR in Beasley Media's Philadelphia radio cluster, takes you behind the scenes of the legendary sports venues with the best athletes and the most iconic media personalities in the city of Philadelphia.
Phillies Talk
Welcome to Red October: National League Division Series looming at Citizens Bank Park (00:20)
Why the Phillies WILL Win the World Series: The Positives Entering Red October (05:25)
Why the Phillies WON'T Win the World Series: The Biggest Concerns About the 2025 Phillies (29:09)
Colin Newby
First-Time Caller, Long-Time Expert brings a twist to Philly sports talk by taking listeners behind the scenes of local radio and sports media in Philadelphia.
Colin Newby, a digital producer for 97.5 The Fanatic and 93.3 WMMR in Beasley Media's Philadelphia radio cluster, takes you behind the scenes of the legendary sports venues with the best athletes and the most iconic media personalities in the city of Philadelphia.
Eagles Talk
An exhilarating win over the Rams in Week 3 (00:35)
How legitimate are coaching concerns after the 3-0 start? (06:30)
Eagles struggling on kick returns (15:02)
Bad history against the Buccaneers: What problems are relevant? (19:50)
Phillies Talk
How will the bye week benefit the Phillies? (24:32)
Bullpen limping into Red October (31:16)
Flyers Talk
Flyers Preseason Roster Bubble (34:55)
Colin Newby
First-Time Caller, Long-Time Expert brings a twist to Philly sports talk by taking listeners behind the scenes of local radio and sports media in Philadelphia.
Colin Newby, a digital producer for 97.5 The Fanatic and 93.3 WMMR in Beasley Media's Philadelphia radio cluster, takes you behind the scenes of the legendary sports venues with the best athletes and the most iconic media personalities in the city of Philadelphia.
Phillies Talk
Phillies win 2/3 in crucial series against Los Angeles Dodgers (00:33)
Diamondbacks on deck and pitching staff plans to finish the regular season (11:48)
The difference between the 2024 and 2025 Phillies (14:04)
Joe Torre's influence on Rob Thomson as a manager (16:50)
Eagles Talk
Questions about Kevin Patullo after underwhelming games against Cowboys and Chiefs, comparisons to Brian Johnson (20:21)
Why you should feel optimistic about the passing game, Eagles offense in 2025 (25:51)
Colin Newby
Blue Sky @ToNewbyginnings
First-Time Caller, Long-Time Expert brings a twist to Philly sports talk by taking listeners behind the scenes of local radio and sports media in Philadelphia.
Colin Newby, a digital producer for 97.5 The Fanatic and 93.3 WMMR in Beasley Media's Philadelphia radio cluster, takes you behind the scenes of the legendary sports venues with the best athletes and the most iconic media personalities in the city of Philadelphia.
Phillies Talk
Returning the favor: Phillies sweep Mets at Citizens Bank Park without Trea Turner, Alec Bohm (00:38)
How Legitimate Are Rumors of Phillies Tipping Pitches? (06:31)
Rob Thomson, Phillies counter Mets with effective adjustments (14:32)
Eagles Talk
Wrapping up Jalen Carter Spitting Saga: How well does Nick Sirianni help the Eagles keep their composure? (24:16)
Jalen Hurts playing with efficiency as a triple-threat quarterback (32:51)
A.J. Brown due for a big game in Super Bowl LIX rematch against Kansas City Chiefs (35:36)
Colin Newby
Blue Sky @ToNewbyginnings
First-Time Caller, Long-Time Expert brings a twist to Philly sports talk by taking listeners behind the scenes of local radio and sports media in Philadelphia.
Colin Newby, a digital producer for 97.5 The Fanatic and 93.3 WMMR in Beasley Media's Philadelphia radio cluster, takes you behind the scenes of the legendary sports venues with the best athletes and the most iconic media personalities in the city of Philadelphia.
Eagles Talk
Previewing Offense: Dynamic between Nick Sirianni, Kevin Patullo, and Jalen Hurts (00:54)
Avoiding the fate of the freefalling 2023 Eagles (10:50)
Previewing Defense: Is Vic Fangio the best defensive coordinator in the NFL? (13:00)
Dallas Cowboys & Jerry Jones drama (29:56)
Phillies Talk
An awkward schedule & a gutsy win in Milwaukee (34:33)
Phillies sign Walker Buehler, Tim Mayza (38:08)
Colin Newby
Blue Sky @ToNewbyginnings
First-Time Caller, Long-Time Expert brings a twist to Philly sports talk by taking listeners behind the scenes of local radio and sports media in Philadelphia.
Colin Newby, a digital producer for 97.5 The Fanatic and 93.3 WMMR in Beasley Media's Philadelphia radio cluster, takes you behind the scenes of the legendary sports venues with the best athletes and the most iconic media personalities in the city of Philadelphia.
Phillies Talk
The Most Discouraging Phillies Series of 2025 (00:20)
Phillies fail to show the right amount of poise (05:34)
Are the Mets stealing signs? Tipping pitches is extremely prevalent in modern baseball. (19:58)
Eagles Talk
Projecting the performance of Jalen Hurts in 2025 (35:58)
Colin Newby
Blue Sky @ToNewbyginnings
First-Time Caller, Long-Time Expert brings a twist to Philly sports talk by taking listeners behind the scenes of local radio and sports media in Philadelphia.
Colin Newby, a digital producer for 97.5 The Fanatic and 93.3 WMMR in Beasley Media's Philadelphia radio cluster, takes you behind the scenes of the legendary sports venues with the best athletes and the most iconic media personalities in the city of Philadelphia.
Phillies Talk
Phillies sweep Mariners in impressive series at Citizens Bank Park (00:44)
How Zack Wheeler blood clot affects the Phillies & World Series odds- playoff rotation plans, questions about Andrew Painter (02:42)
Jose Alvarado's return and how issues with postseason ineligibility might impact bullpen chemistry (15:57)
Analyzing Improvement & Remaining Weaknesses of Phillies Defense- Are you still worried about Trea Turner and sloppy fundamentals around the diamond? (20:03)
Eagles Talk
A Tough Watch in NFL Preseason & A More Positive Idea to Consider in August 2026 (33:19)
Colin Newby
Blue Sky @ToNewbyginnings
First-Time Caller, Long-Time Expert brings a twist to Philly sports talk by taking listeners behind the scenes of local radio and sports media in Philadelphia.
Colin Newby, a digital producer for 97.5 The Fanatic and 93.3 WMMR in Beasley Media's Philadelphia radio cluster, takes you behind the scenes of the legendary sports venues with the best athletes and the most iconic media personalities in the city of Philadelphia.
Phillies Talk
Pulling ahead in the National League East since acquiring Jhoan Duran at the MLB Trade Deadline (01:25)
Rob Thomson's mistake against Nationals; the greater conversation about the flaws of sacrifice bunts as an offensive strategy (05:43)
Dissecting the bullpen, starting rotation, offense, defense.. and a dropoff from the New York Mets (11:54)
Eagles Talk
What Nick Sirianni Should Learn From Doug Pederson & “The New Norm” (28:25)
Colin Newby
Blue Sky @ToNewbyginnings
First-Time Caller, Long-Time Expert brings a twist to Philly sports talk by taking listeners behind the scenes of local radio and sports media in Philadelphia.
Colin Newby, a digital producer for 97.5 The Fanatic and 93.3 WMMR in Beasley Media's Philadelphia radio cluster, takes you behind the scenes of the legendary sports venues with the best athletes and the most iconic media personalities in the city of Philadelphia.
First-Time, Long-Time takes a short break from sports talk to focus on the opportunity young (or old) professionals have to break into the world of sports media.
Expanding platforms have shifted the injury in ways that used to seem unthinkable, and it's up to you to take advantage of that.
Brendan Petrilli of BSP Media and 97.5 The Fanatic joins the show to talk about his career path in sports radio and the media industry. (01:20)
Utilizing some leftover content from Pierre Robert – a WMMR legend & an honorable name drop from Brendan's interview. (21:07)
Colin Newby
Blue Sky @ToNewbyginnings
First-Time Caller, Long-Time Expert brings a twist to Philly sports talk by taking listeners behind the scenes of local radio and sports media in Philadelphia.
Colin Newby, a digital producer for 97.5 The Fanatic and 93.3 WMMR in Beasley Media's Philadelphia radio cluster, takes you behind the scenes of the legendary sports venues with the best athletes and the most iconic media personalities in the city of Philadelphia.
Phillies Talk
Jhoan Duran: Dombrowski lands the fireball closer from the Minnesota Twins (02:02)
Phillies fans have already forgotten about David Robertson since July 21 (08:29)
Harrison Bader: Dombrowski's only lineup addition brings intensely negative reaction (11:16)
Striking the delicate balance of a World Series window and building a farm system (21:03)
Colin Newby
Blue Sky @ToNewbyginnings
First-Time Caller, Long-Time Expert brings a twist to Philly sports talk by taking listeners behind the scenes of local radio and sports media in Philadelphia.
Colin Newby, a digital producer for 97.5 The Fanatic and 93.3 WMMR in Beasley Media's Philadelphia radio cluster, takes you behind the scenes of the legendary sports venues with the best athletes and the most iconic media personalities in the city of Philadelphia.
Phillies Talk
Bryce Harper, Cristopher Sanchez lead Phillies against Boston Red Sox (01:06)
David Robertson signs for third stint in Philadelphia (09:19)
John Middleton Throws Curveball At MLB Trade Deadline Rumors (15:33)
Colin Newby
Blue Sky @ToNewbyginnings
First-Time Caller, Long-Time Expert brings a twist to Philly sports talk by taking listeners behind the scenes of local radio and sports media in Philadelphia.
Colin Newby, a digital producer for 97.5 The Fanatic and 93.3 WMMR in Beasley Media's Philadelphia radio cluster, takes you behind the scenes of the legendary sports venues with the best athletes and the most iconic media personalities in the city of Philadelphia.
Phillies Talk
Kyle Schwarber's Unlikely MVP Effort in MLB All-Star Game (0:40)
World Series pressure is defining the 2025 Phillies. (03:55)
Unintended Consequences of Cristopher Sanchez All-Star Snub (10:36)
Emmanuel Clase among 6 Relievers the Phillies Could Target at MLB Trade Deadline (15:22)
Colin Newby
Blue Sky @ToNewbyginnings
First-Time Caller, Long-Time Expert brings a twist to Philly sports talk by taking listeners behind the scenes of local radio and sports media in Philadelphia.
Colin Newby, a digital producer for 97.5 The Fanatic and 93.3 WMMR in Beasley Media's Philadelphia radio cluster, takes you behind the scenes of the legendary sports venues with the best athletes and the most iconic media personalities in the city of Philadelphia.
Phillies Talk
A tough history at Oracle Park against the San Francisco Giants (01:02)
Narratives involving Rob Thomson (04:33)
Thomson's history with the Yankees, Joe Torre and constant pressure of World Series expectations (11:47)
Why Rob Thomson still doesn't have the greatest job security (14:27)
MLB All-Star Game: The Case for Zack Wheeler as NL All-Star Starter, Phillies had multiple All-Star snubs (19:47)
Colin Newby
Blue Sky @ToNewbyginnings
First-Time Caller, Long-Time Expert brings a twist to Philly sports talk by taking listeners behind the scenes of local radio and sports media in Philadelphia.
Colin Newby, a digital producer for 97.5 The Fanatic and 93.3 WMMR in Beasley Media's Philadelphia radio cluster, takes you behind the scenes of the legendary sports venues with the best athletes and the most iconic media personalities in the city of Philadelphia.
Phillies Talk
The Best Starting Pitching in the Majors- Zack Wheeler, Cristopher Sanchez dominate Padres (01:30)
Mick Abel's future in question with Andrew Painter on the horizon (7:28)
What should the Phillies expect from Bryce Harper considering his lingering wrist injury? (13:23)
Flyers Talk
Crash course on the NHL Draft (19:10)
Flyers sign free agents Dan Vladar, Christian Dvorak, Noah Juulsen (22:10)
Why Danny Briere's offseason decisions make a lot of sense in the context of the rebuild (29:06)
Colin Newby
Twitter/X @ToNewbyginnings
Instagram @colinnewby22022
Blue Sky @ToNewbyginnings
First-Time Caller, Long-Time Expert brings a twist to Philly sports talk by taking listeners behind the scenes of local radio and sports media in Philadelphia.
Colin Newby, a digital producer for 97.5 The Fanatic and 93.3 WMMR in Beasley Media's Philadelphia radio cluster, takes you behind the scenes of the legendary sports venues with the best athletes and the most iconic media personalities in the city of Philadelphia.
Flyers Talk
Trevor Zegras coming to Philadelphia after trade with Anaheim Ducks (00:38)
Will Trevor Zegras become the center that the Flyers have been missing as part of their rebuild? (08:04)
Potential downside of the trade (12:14)
Phillies Talk
Phillies regain first place in the National League East (22:04)
The idea of the end of a World Series window is draining the joy from the season. (27:48)
Colin Newby
Twitter/X @ToNewbyginnings
Instagram @colinnewby22022
Blue Sky @ToNewbyginnings
First-Time Caller, Long-Time Expert brings a twist to Philly sports talk by taking listeners behind the scenes of local radio and sports media in Philadelphia.
Colin Newby, a digital producer for 97.5 The Fanatic and 93.3 WMMR in Beasley Media's Philadelphia radio cluster, takes you behind the scenes of the legendary sports venues with the best athletes and the most iconic media personalities in the city of Philadelphia.