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City Pigeons Podcast
by City Pigeons
An exploration of the deepest corners of the psyche of Philadelphia’s most fervent sect – the fans of sport. And other related stuff. Featuring Jesse Rendell, Mike Meech, Rodg "Rock" Matthews, Eric Fink, Tom Henneman and Mark Goodheart.
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Back in the Saddle
As week 1 in the NFL is finally upon us, Birds fans are eager to see if Jalen Hurts and Sean Mannion can make magic happen on the offensive side of the ball. And is there too much hype about the defense?
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166
Is This Just Fantasy?
It's time for the 2nd Annual City Pigeons Fantasy Draft, as Fink begins his quest to repeat as champion. All 10 draft participants join the show for a live look into everyone's strategy and antics as the draft unfolds.
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165
Enjoy the Ride
Is right now the best time to be a Philadelphia sports fan... ever? Ben Simmons resurfaces and we discuss the best smells on earth.
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164
Expectations Arraezing
Luis Arraez seems to be a perfect fit for Philly, but was adding him enough to win it all?
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163
Down With the King
The Pigeons crew share their reactions to the most mind blowing thing to ever happen in Philly sports - LeBron choosing the Sixers.
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162
Year 4 Down the Shore
The Pigeons crew continues the annual tradition of gathering at the Jersey Shore to celebrate all things summer. Fink and DK's move to Chicago is finally addressed.
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161
A City on Fire
With the World Cup raging, the red hot Phils on a tear, and the MLB All-Star Game just around the corner, Philly is on fire right now. And Jaylen Brown got traded to the Sixers 20 minutes before we went live.
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160
Wet Paint
Can the Phils continue to right the ship despite top prospect Andrew Painter's demotion to the Minors, Adolis Garcia's season ending injury and Trea Turner's constant struggles at the plate and in the field? Rusty from New York joins the show to tell us how they are handling sweet victory in the Big Apple.
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159
Dozing Off
With only one team currently in action - the Phillies out on the West Coast - it's hard for Philly sports fans not to doze off. Can an AJ Brown trade and some Eagles hype save us from the upcoming dog days of summer?
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158
Swingin Into Summer
The Pigeons preview Summer '26 and talk about their excitement level for the various Semiquincentennial events and what they expect from the Phillies over the course of the summer heading into the playoffs (or not...).
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157
Running on Empty
Do the Sixers and Flyers have enough left in the tank to extend the magic carpet ride?
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156
Don't You... Forget About Me
Will Howie Roseman steal the Philly spotlight back by making a splash in the NFL Draft? Fink returns and the crew geeks out about the Flyers and wonders if the Phillies really are one of the worst teams in baseball.
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155
Ode to MEECHkov
The Flyers are back in the playoffs and it's Meech's birthday! Oh and also the Sixers are in the Playoffs! Or, uh, the Play In Tournament which may lead to the Playoffs!
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154
Best Show in Town
Opportunistic Pigeons jump right on the wagon as Flyers surge back into relevance.
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153
Just a few of 162...
Phils’ young guns save fanbase from major panic attack six games into the season. The Jalen Hurts love/hate saga intensifies.
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152
Regional Bias
Bryce Harper's clutch moonshot makes the World Baseball Classic a win for Philly and begs the question, is it ok to put your City before your Country? Is anyone excited about March Madness?
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151
Letting Go
Exodus of free agents and Eagles lack of discernible activity frightens segment of the fanbase. But Howie's got this all under control...right?
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150
Thawing Out
As Philly slowly emerges from one of the coldest winters in recent history, the baseball season can't come quick enough. The Pigeons crew discusses the latest Spring Training news and their level of interest in the World Baseball Classic.
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149
Everything's Phine?
Phillies' offseason drama raises concerns about Bryce Harper's mindset as season approaches. Breaking down the Winter Olympics. Eagles free agent stay or go.
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148
Out in the Cold
A frozen Philadelphia is left on the outside looking in for Super Bowl Sunday. Are the Sixers giving us a reason to break out of our winter depression? The crew remembers Dan McQuade.
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147
Bowing Out
It's time for the dreaded playoff loss reaction show after the Eagles quest for Super Bowl LX and repeat glory comes to an abrupt end at the hands of the undermanned 49ers.
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146
The Quest for LX with the Cheap Seats
The Pigeons join forces with the crew from the Cheap Seats for a playoff preview show to get you ready for the Birds playoff run.
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145
WRAP IT UP
The Pigeons crew gathers for one last episode in 2025 to reflect on a tumultuous, but in many ways fulfilling, year in Philly sports.
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144
Holiday Party Live 2025
The Pigeons crew gathers for the annual Holiday Party and eagerly anticipated White Elephant Gift Exchange. Will last year's hot item (a pee tent) be topped?
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143
Bad Trip
Things go from bad to worse as Birds extend their losing streak on the West Coast. Jesse reports on his trip to SoFi. The NEasty Boyz tell us whether the season is doomed.
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142
Decision Point
Birds at a crossroads as hopes of a Super Bowl repeat fade and 2023 phobia takes hold. Jesse and the Neasty Boys argue about it.
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141
Getting Defensive
The Birds' elite defense continues to mask their offensive woes as they just keep winning. But consternation still abounds among the fanbase as the reminiscence of the 2023 collapse cannot be denied.
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140
Winning
The Birds just keep on winning and somehow that doesn’t seem to be enough for some people. Are hopes of a Sixers season that actually goes somewhere starting to fade?
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139
Sitting Pretty
The Birds are well positioned for an NFC East title as division foes continue to falter and Howie does Howie at the trade deadline. Peter J Scalletar, the Director of Netflix's NBA series "Starting 5" joins the show.
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138
Maxeymum Potential
Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe quickly revive a lifeless Sixers fanbase.
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137
Back to Business
BG returns! Embiid is playing! Things might be looking up after an abysmal few weeks in Philly.
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136
Life Support Live
NLDS pre-game episode takes on an inherently somber mood as Phils try to avoid flatlining in LA.
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135
Are You Not Entertained?
Jalen Hurts and the Eagles will their way to a 4-0 start, leaving many fans... doubting them? Phils fans prepare for a probable NLDS match up against the Dodgers (gulp).
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134
BLOCKED
Eagles throw a block party at the Linc, snatching victory from the jaws of defeat against McVay and the Rams. Championship team doing championship things? Or reason for concern about a power struggle over the offensive philosophy?
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133
Seeing Red Again
Red hot Phils clinch NL East in LA setting up another Red October playoff run and leaving Philly fans wondering, is this finally THE year? It certainly feels like it.
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Fightin Back
Phils finally show some fight against the spiraling Mets, but is it enough to ease fears of another playoff let down? Meech and Jesse do the show live from the lot at Citizens Bank Park and pregame for Phillies-Mets round three.
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Christmas in September
On the eve of the unfurling of the Super Bowl Banner, in front of Jerry Jones and his sad excuse for a franchise, Philly is ready to spontaneously combust. The Pigeons drink in the excitement and also conduct the first ever City Pigeons Fantasy Football League draft.
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End of Summer Blues
Brutal series with Mets provides nightmare fuel for Phils fans as division race tightens and championship prospects are called into question. One week from the home opener vibes are high for the Birds, but is there any reason for concern heading into the season?
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129
Down the Shore
It's the annual field trip to the Jersey Shore as the Pigeons crew celebrates Mark's birthday live from the Goodheart Roofdeck in Ocean City NJ. If everything works right that is.
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Eagles Preseason Live
Fat and happy Eagles fans couldn't care less about the stupid preseason. It's called Super Bowl privilege, look it up.
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127
Hot Hot Heat
The Pigeons try to keep their cool in the midst of a brutal heat wave in Philly. Mark reports on his trip to Cooperstown.
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126
Fink & Friends
As most of the City Pigeons crew is out of office, Fink takes his rightful place as the focal point of the show and shares his thoughts on the start of Eagles Training Camp and their attempt to defend their title. Also, Meech live from Wildwood.
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The Reunion Show (Part One)
Summer break is OVER as the Pigeons end their extended hiatus with a reunion of sorts. Is all hope lost for the Sixers as PG has surgery and new Embiid article surfaces? Did Kyle Schwarber just make the "swing off" a real thing in the MLB?
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124
School's Out for Summer
Almost halfway through the regular season, do we believe that this Phils team can win the World Series? Early Birds OTA observations. The idiosyncrasies of summertime.
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Schedule Release LIVE!
The Pigeons crew breaks down the Eagles 2025 schedule in real time as it is released by the NFL. Fink makes his much anticipated prediction for the Birds record.
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122
At the Phorefront
Philly continues its ascension to sports mecca as we welcome Rory McIlroy and the PGA's best for the Truist Championship.
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121
Mind Games
Emotional Intelligence guru (and Mark's cousin) Bob Levant joins the show to explore the mind of the modern professional athlete and to talk about his role in the Dallas Mavericks' run to the NBA Finals last season.
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120
Let Him Cook
Will Master Chef Howie Roseman make a splash in the NFL draft or take the conservative route and continue to plan for the future by stockpiling picks? Crossing Broad's Kyle Pagan joins the show to chop it up.
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119
Fightin' this Feeling
Trying our best to fight the feeling that this Phils team isn’t all that different.
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118
Early Returns
Phils start strong but are there major issues just below the surface? Masters betting preview. Rocky on Baseball season debut.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
An exploration of the deepest corners of the psyche of Philadelphia’s most fervent sect – the fans of sport. And other related stuff. Featuring Jesse Rendell, Mike Meech, Rodg "Rock" Matthews, Eric Fink, Tom Henneman and Mark Goodheart.
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