City Pigeons Podcast

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City Pigeons Podcast

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.

  1. 156

    Running on Empty

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

  2. 155

    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.

  3. 154

    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!

  4. 153

    Best Show in Town

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

  5. 152

    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.

  6. 151

    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?

  7. 150

    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?

  8. 149

    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.

  9. 148

    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.

  10. 147

    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.

  11. 146

    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.

  12. 145

    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.

  13. 144

    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.

  14. 143

    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?

  15. 142

    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.

  16. 141

    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.

  17. 140

    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.

  18. 139

    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?

  19. 138

    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.

  20. 137

    Maxeymum Potential

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

  21. 136

    Back to Business

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

  22. 135

    Life Support Live

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

  23. 134

    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).

  24. 133

    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?

  25. 132

    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.

  26. 131

    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.

  27. 130

    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.

  28. 129

    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?

  29. 128

    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.

  30. 127

    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.

  31. 126

    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.

  32. 125

    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.

  33. 124

    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?

  34. 123

    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.

  35. 122

    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.

  36. 121

    At the Phorefront

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

  37. 120

    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.

  38. 119

    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.

  39. 118

    Fightin' this Feeling

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

  40. 117

    Early Returns

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

  41. 116

    Back in the Swing

    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?

  42. 115

    Mad Science

    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.

  43. 114

    Open Season

    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.

  44. 113

    Can't Stop Won't Stop

    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.

  45. 112

    Party's NOT Over

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

  46. 111

    The Hunt, and the Kill

    In this special Super Bowl LIX Championship Episode, the celebration is on as the Pigeons crew revels in the aftermath of a game in which the Birds ripped the Chiefs’ heart out and thwarted their three-peat.

  47. 110

    Premature-Game Live

    As the Birds' shot at greatness in Super Bowl LIX approaches, an entire city waits impatiently for a chance to redefine its self image.

  48. 109

    We're Geauxing!!

    Reveling in another Eagles Super Bowl berth with special guest and legendary broadcaster Michael Barkann.

  49. 108

    Bring On the Commies

    Improbable NFC Championship Game at the Linc against division foe Commanders has Philly in a state of hysteria. The Pigeons crew contemplates the very real possibility of an Eagles Super Bowl berth.

  50. 107

    Outer Excellence

    Birds fans don't need a self-help book to feel like they are looking good heading into the Divisional Round matchup against the Rams on Sunday. But are we riding too high?

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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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