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First-Time Caller, Long-Time Expert

by Colin Newby

If it’s happening in Philly sports, Colin Newby is talking about it. Go with him behind the scenes of legendary local venues with the best athletes and the most iconic media personalities of the greatest sports city in the world.Colin Newby is a freelance sports writer and web contributor for 97.5 The Fanatic and 93.3 WMMR in Beasley Media's Philadelphia radio cluster. His work includes on-site coverage of the Philadelphia Flyers and Philadelphia Phillies.

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  1. Colin Newby Joins 97.5 The Fanatic at the Flyers Charities Carnival 2026

    97.5 The Fanatic hosted a live broadcast from Xfinity Mobile Arena for the Flyers Charities Carnival. Colin Newby joined Ricky Bottalico and John Kincade to discuss the 2025-26 Flyers, the progress of the organization's rebuild, and the biggest needs to front office will have to address by the...

  2. Colin Newby on 97.5 The Fanatic: Flyers at Season's Midpoint with Shukri Wrights

    Colin Newby joined Shukri Wrights on 97.5 The Fanatic with a pregame check-in before the Flyers-Edmonton Oilers game on Saturday 1/3. -Christian Dvorak as the key indicator in NHL Trade Deadline plans and the direction of the rebuild -Underwhelming road trip with Disney On Ice pushing Flyers to…

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  3. Colin Newby Talks Flyers with Shukri Wrights on 97.5 The Fanatic

    Colin Newby joined Shukri Wrights on 97.5 The Fanatic with a Flyers pregame check-in from Xfinity Mobile Arena. - Flyers benefit from early goaltending and power play improvement under Rick Tocchet - Evaluating Defensemen Travis Sanheim and Emil Andrae - Owen Tippett hasn't reached his potential…

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  4. The Pierre Robert Tribute Episode

    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...

  5. Touching All 4 Corners of Philadelphia Sports

    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...

  6. Dave Dombrowski Irritates Phillies Fans; What Nobody Tells You About Rebuilding Flyers

    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…

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  7. A Red October Collapse; Outlook on Rob Thomson's Future

    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 Twitter/X...

  8. Colin Newby joins Shukri Wrights on 97.5 The Fanatic

    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...

  9. Red October Preview: Why The Phillies Will OR Won't Win The World Series

    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)…

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  10. Eagles Face Potential Coaching Mismatch in Tampa; How Does Bye Benefit Phillies?

    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...

  11. Phillies BEAT LA; Kevin Patullo & Passing Game Concerns

    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...

  12. Phillies Adjust After Pitch Tipping Chatter; Evaluating How Eagles Handled Jalen Carter Incident

    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...

  13. Eagles 2025 Prediction; Rationalizing Cowboys Drama

    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...

  14. The Most Discouraging Sweep: Why Mets Dominating Phillies Is A Deep Concern

    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...

  15. Measuring The Magnitude of the Zack Wheeler Loss; A New Point About NFL Preseason

    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...

  16. Phillies Skyrocket NL East Odds; Nick Sirianni's Intriguing 2025 Message

    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,...

  17. Breaking Into Sports Radio; Interview with Brendan Petrilli

    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.…

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  18. Phillies Trade Deadline Recap: Grading Dave Dombrowski

    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...

  19. Balancing MLB Trade Deadline Strategy With World Series Window

    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 Twitter/X...

  20. How the Height of World Series Expectations Is Shaping the 2025 Phillies

    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)...

  21. Reconsider The Rob Thomson Narratives; MLB All-Star Game & Phillies Storylines

    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...

  22. Phillies Built On All-Star Starting Rotation; Flyers Free Agency & NHL Draft Recap

    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...

  23. Expectations for Trevor Zegras in Year 1; Local Perception of Phillies

    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...

  24. Nick Castellanos Got Himself Benched; Captivation of the Stanley Cup

    Phillies Talk Nick Castellanos benched against the Miami Marlins (00:22) Underwhelming performance since signing with Phillies entering 2022 season (09:26) Rob Thomson fairly chooses defensive replacement for struggling right fielder (14:32) Hockey Talk Florida Panthers win second consecutive...

  25. How Phillies Can Fix Stale Lineup; Flyers Unsurprisingly Need A Goalie

    Phillies Talk A weird sequence for Jesus Luzardo (00:52) Phillies lineup has gone stale. (05:09) Surprising tendencies from Dave Dombrowski, what it means for the MLB Trade Deadline (17:34) How prospects Mick Abel, Andrew Painter, Justin Crawford, Otto Kemp, Gabriel Rincones fit into the equation...

  26. More Complex Layers To Trea Turner's Poor Defense; How Stanley Cup Matchup Relates To The Flyers

    Phillies Talk A brutal weekend against the Milwaukee Brewers at Citizens Bank Park (01:11) Trea Turner's defensive struggles (05:44) Rafael Devers, Boston Red Sox provide a cautionary tale for a high-profile position switch (10:48) Flyers Talk Panthers, Oilers facing off in the Stanley Cup Final...

  27. Phillies Unquestionably in Top MLB Tier; Why J.T. Realmuto Still Has Major Impact on World Series Hopes

    Phillies Talk Jesus Luzardo breakout and the "bulldog" mentality (03:41) Other reasons for confidence in Phillies as a top-tier MLB team (08:36) J.T. Realmuto slumping, dropped in lineup (14:11) Why Realmuto still has value and a long-term future in Philadelphia (20:47) Colin Newby Twitter/X...

  28. How Phillies Can Survive Without Jose Alvarado; Analyzing Criticism of Flyers Hiring Rick Tocchet

    Eagles Talk The Tush Push news is making Philadelphia feel like they won the Super Bowl all over again. (00:44) Phillies Talk Jose Alvarado suspended, ineligible for MLB Playoffs (05:30) The Factor That Could Solve Phillies’ Bullpen Weakness (09:10) Phillies schedule stretch exposes a bad element...

  29. A Deeper Question About Kyle Schwarber; Danny Briere's Chance To Alter Flyers Rebuild

    Phillies Talk Kyle Schwarber On-Base Streak, Contract Discussion (01:37) Take a second to think before you make fun of a Phillies-Pirates series during MLB Rivalry Weekend. (12:19) Flyers Talk "Glaring Need" To Acquire A Center (20:26) A golden opportunity for Danny Briere and Keith Jones to…

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  30. Checking In On Phillies Offense & Rob Thomson; Why MMRBQ Gets Listeners So Excited

    Phillies Talk Phillies Improving Chase Rate, But At What Cost? (01:32) Trea Turner struggling to hit for power (08:51) Pitching staff shuffling around (13:55) Evaluating Rob Thomson's status with Phillies (20:23) Flyers Talk Bad luck in the NHL Draft Lottery (26:47) MMRBQ on Saturday 5/10 on the...

  31. Phillies Whirlwind; Flyers Head Coaching Search With Jordan Hall of NBCSP

    Phillies Talk Gutsy recovery against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field (00:48) Johan Rojas is suddenly the most controversial point of debate. (08:01) Flyers Talk Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia joins the show. (20:06) Flyers look to replace John Tortorella with a new head coach (24:53)...

  32. Tension Mounting As Mets Sweep Phillies; Flyers Offseason Preview

    Phillies Talk An Eerily Familiar Series at Citi Field (00:34) Bullpen lacking reliable right-handed options (05:18) Will these Buster Olney quotes about the Phillies calm you down? (14:19) Flyers Talk Recapping a disappointing season (22:03) Why you should expect Danny Briere to move into a new...

  33. Which Phillies Issues Are Long-Term Concerns? Which Ones Just Annoy You?

    Phillies Talk Weighing rampant criticism toward the Phillies (00:22) Concerns about Alec Bohm, attitude and confidence factor (03:18) Measuring Concerns About Brandon Marsh (11:25) A Positive Step: The Nick Castellanos Factor (22:00) Stories from Jackie Robinson Day, a local recommendation for…

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  34. Weighing Phillies Bullpen Woes Against Early-Season Success

    Phillies Talk Early Takeaways in 2025 MLB Season: First Place in National League East, Bullpen Struggles (00:32) Dodgers Visit Citizens Bank Park in Spectacle Series (10:51) Eagles Talk The Absurdity of the "Tush Push" Outrage (23:12) Colin Newby Twitter/X...

  35. How John Tortorella Impacted the Flyers; The Torpedo Takeover

    Flyers Talk The Most Ridiculous Moments of John Tortorella's Head Coaching Stint (00:19) How John Tortorella’s Tenure Impacted The Flyers (03:13) Danny Briere, Keith Jones place trust in volatile personality (12:10) Potential benefits of hard coaching on Matvei Michkov & young Flyers (18:03)...

  36. Which Phillies Relief Pitcher Is Most Likely to Close a Game in Red October?

    Phillies Talk Opening Day & 2025 Season Plans (00:18) 2025 Preview: Relief Pitchers (06:02) Orion Kerkering (09:35), Jose Alvarado (12:08) , Jordan Romano (16:07), Matt Strahm (20:25), Tanner Banks (22:57), Jose Ruiz (24:18), Joe Ross (25:15), Carlos Hernandez (28:09) Phillies Bench (31:14)...

  37. Phillies Lineup Analysis: Up & Down Dave Dombrowski's Scorecard

    Phillies Talk 2025 Preview: Lineup Regulars (01:18) J.T. Realmuto (02:20), Bryce Harper (06:16) , Bryson Stott (12:35), Alec Bohm (16:14), Trea Turner (22:25), Max Kepler (26:30), Brandon Marsh (29:49), Nick Castellanos (31:37), Kyle Schwarber (35:28) March Madness Talk Disappointment with the…

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  38. Phillies Loaded With Starting Pitchers; The Future of John Tortorella

    Phillies Talk 2025 Preview: Starting Pitchers (01:13) Will Trea Turner replace Kyle Schwarber as the leadoff hitter? (22:29) Flyers Talk John Tortorella notorious for benching/scratching players (27:53) 2 Flyers speak on healthy scratches (32:07)) John Tortorella's future with the Flyers in...

  39. Future of Phillies Catchers; NHL Trade Deadline Preview

    Phillies Talk Spring Training Storylines (01:33) The Future of Phillies Catchers (03:01) The Problem With Rafael Marchan (11:08) Why Phillies Backup Catcher Question Is More Than A Position Battle Flyers Talk NHL Trade Deadline: Friday, March 7 (17:07) Rasmus Ristolainen (22:46) Scott Laughton...

  40. Intense Scrutiny of Joel Embiid: Interview With Bob Cooney

    Hockey Talk Closing the book on the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off (02:38) Tributes to Johnny Gaudreau in the hockey community (11:16) Sixers Talk Interview with Bob Cooney (15:27) Will a season-ending surgery even help Joel Embiid recover after so many injuries? (16:26) Bob Cooney's firsthand experience...

  41. Super Bowl Parade Highlights; How the NHL Somehow Stole the Spotlight

    Eagles Talk A celebration of a memorable day for the most passionate fan base in professional sports (00:24) Highlights from the Cambria Hotel on Broad Street with 97.5 The Fanatic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠93.3 WMMR⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (01:48) Hockey Talk NHL 4 Nations Face-Off blows All-Star...

  42. An Unfamiliar Position in Philadelphia Eagles History

    Super Bowl Talk An unfamiliar thought in Philadelphia sports: The elite status of the Eagles in the NFL (02:16) The most passionate fan base in professional sports (05:51) The Real Reason the Eagles Won Super Bowl LIX: Vic Fangio, Eagles defense dominate Patrick Mahomes (13:34) The second quarter...

  43. 3 Original Thoughts To Preview Super Bowl LIX

    Super Bowl Talk Terrell Owens and the lure of sports warrior cliches; Brandon Graham looking to return from injury (04:36) Brandon Graham Could Outshine Remarkable T.O. Injury Narrative Fletcher Cox & The Lineage of the Eagles (17:21) How Fletcher Cox Left A Lasting Impact On Eagles Defensive…

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  44. How Vic Fangio Shapes The Most Interesting Storyline of Super Bowl LIX

    Eagles Talk Eagles follow unique blueprint: not what you'd expect (01:13) Vic Fangio leading incredible turnaround on Eagles defense- the most impactful defensive coordinator in the modern NFL (04:34) What's different than the Jonathan Gannon defense? (07:31) Vic Fangio matching up against…

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  45. State of the Flyers Rebuild with Jim Iacovone

    Flyers Talk @JimIkeHW High & Wide Hockey on YouTube Jim Iacovone of High & Wide Hockey joins the show to talk about John Tortorella, the culture of the rebuild, the Wells Fargo Center welcoming Cutter Gauthier, and a budding rivalry with the New York Rangers. Colin Newby Twitter/X...

  46. Recapping "The Cutter Gauthier Game," Flyers-Devils Talk With Kristy Flannery

    Eagles Talk Defense shines in win over Green Bay Packers; The Mea Culpa: Nolan Smith Is A Crucial Piece On NFL’s Best Defense (00:41) Jalen Hurts, passing offense struggling (03:52) NFC Divisional Round Game vs. Los Angeles Rams (06:06) Flyers Talk The Cutter Gauthier Game- A proud moment at the...

  47. Why Cutter Gauthier Struck Philadelphia's Nerves; Penn State Talk With Tyler Zulli

    Flyers Talk Is Goaltending the Fatal Weakness of the 2024-25 Flyers? (01:11) Cutter Gauthier to play at the Wells Fargo Center for the first time with Anaheim Ducks (09:08) The reason Cutter Gauthier got under the skin of Philadelphia sports fans so badly (16:04) Let's get it back to the Eagles-...

  48. The Persisting Saquon Barkley Debate; Phillies Offseason Talk with Matt Watson

    Eagles Talk A 41-7 blowout against the Dallas Cowboys: Kenny Pickett evaluation, mood entering NFL Playoffs (01:44) Confidence level in the Eagles with the option to rest Saquon Barkley, starters (4:19) Phillies Talk Matt Watson of Philly Sports Network joins the show (10:04) What does the…

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  49. Phillies Offseason Picture (Finally) Coming Together; No Complementary Football

    Eagles Talk Loss to Washington Commanders (01:20) ⁠⁠What the Commanders Taught Us About Eagles Running Game (06:57) Phillies Talk Where Do Phillies Stand in MLB Offseason After Jesús Luzardo Trade? (12:09) Phillies sign Max Kepler (18:36) Trade for Jesus Luzardo (21:37) Will Alec Bohm or Ranger...

  50. Eagles Feared On Defense, Flyers & Blue Jackets Talk with Mark Scheig

    Eagles Talk Jalen Hurts fuels the passing game against the Steelers (01:13) ⁠Spread Credit For Steelers Game To Vic Fangio, Eagles Defense⁠ (02:58) Unexpected route to Super Bowl contention (9:59) Flyers Talk On the bubble for the Stanley Cup Playoffs (11:41) Interview With Mark Scheig of The...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

If it’s happening in Philly sports, Colin Newby is talking about it. Go with him behind the scenes of legendary local venues with the best athletes and the most iconic media personalities of the greatest sports city in the world.Colin Newby is a freelance sports writer and web contributor for 97.5 The Fanatic and 93.3 WMMR in Beasley Media's Philadelphia radio cluster. His work includes on-site coverage of the Philadelphia Flyers and Philadelphia Phillies.

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