City Pigeons Podcast

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.

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.

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.

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?

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...).

Do the Sixers and Flyers have enough left in the tank to extend the magic carpet ride?

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.

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!

Opportunistic Pigeons jump right on the wagon as Flyers surge back into relevance.

Phils’ young guns save fanbase from major panic attack six games into the season. The Jalen Hurts love/hate saga intensifies.

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?

Exodus of free agents and Eagles lack of discernible activity frightens segment of the fanbase. But Howie's got this all under control...right?

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.

Phillies' offseason drama raises concerns about Bryce Harper's mindset as season approaches. Breaking down the Winter Olympics. Eagles free agent stay or go.

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.

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.

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.

The Pigeons crew gathers for one last episode in 2025 to reflect on a tumultuous, but in many ways fulfilling, year in Philly sports.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe quickly revive a lifeless Sixers fanbase.

BG returns! Embiid is playing! Things might be looking up after an abysmal few weeks in Philly.

NLDS pre-game episode takes on an inherently somber mood as Phils try to avoid flatlining in LA.

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).

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?

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

Fat and happy Eagles fans couldn't care less about the stupid preseason. It's called Super Bowl privilege, look it up.

The Pigeons try to keep their cool in the midst of a brutal heat wave in Philly. Mark reports on his trip to Cooperstown.

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.

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?

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.

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.

Philly continues its ascension to sports mecca as we welcome Rory McIlroy and the PGA's best for the Truist Championship.

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.

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.

Trying our best to fight the feeling that this Phils team isn’t all that different.

Phils start strong but are there major issues just below the surface? Masters betting preview. Rocky on Baseball season debut.

The Pigeons crew pays homage to what is arguably the most wonderful time of the year - the start of the baseball season. Will this Phils team finally get the job done, or is their window closing too quickly?

As Fink returns from his hiatus, the Pigeons crew reluctantly moves on from the Super Bowl and explores the madness of the NCAA Tournament and the improbability of bracketology. And other stuff.

The Super Bowl honeymoon appears to be over as multiple key defensive players leave the Birds in free agency, and the fanbase's faith in Howie is put to the test.

The celebration continues as the Eagles spread the wealth to fan favorites. Philly man of mystery Dave Osokow joins the show to take us behind the scenes of the Birds Super Bowl run.

Philly embraces the “Peacocking Phase” of life post Super Bowl Championship.