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The boys begin Episode 26 by mourning the completely real and definitely-not-made-up departure of AJ Brown to New England, triggering a full-scale Philadelphia sports grief spiral before somehow landing an interview with legendary children's author Jerry Pallotta. What follows is 30 minutes of animal warfare, gorilla propaganda, killer whale facts, and the revelation that a king cobra might be the most problematic snake in recorded history. Jerry casually drops stories about attending the greatest games in sports history, writing 31+ books, visiting 4,000 schools, and researching crocodiles launching themselves out of the water like reptilian missiles. After the animal kingdom has been thoroughly debated, the listener mailbag takes center stage with a series of impossible sports challenges. Naturally, the conversation immediately veers into college Christmas tree crimes, dorm-room archaeology, and calculations proving Set Hike would need roughly 77 more years to reach 4,000 episodes. The Eagles' AJ Brown era may be over, but the era of non-fictional gorilla supremacy has never been stronger.Key Topics Discussed00:08 — Episode 26, June Rankings & The Jumble of Junettes09:30 — Eagles Grief Counseling & Life After AJ11:45 — Animal Battle Talk Sets Up A Huge Special Guest18:45 — Jerry's Wide World of Sports, Super Bowls, Georgetown & Historic Games23:30 — The Method Behind the Animal Combat Madness30:45 — Gorilla vs. 100 Kindergartners & Other Important Questions40:30 — Non-fiction Life Advice From Jerry Pallotta44:40 — Post-Interview Animal Analysis49:00 — The Official Anti-Cannibalism Platform of Set Hike!54:00 — Eagles Coaching Staff, The Grizzler & the Curious Case of Lizard Lick01:03:45 — Mailbag: Which Impossible Sports Challenge Could You Survive?01:31:40 — World Cup Preview & Episode Wrap-UpStatistics & FactsThe U.S. broadly shifted from fiction to nonfiction reading around 1990 Saltwater crocodile reportedly jumped roughly 20 feet for foodTiger reportedly defeated lions "1,000 in a row" in Roman-era storiesKing Cobra eats other snakesAccording to the owner of Skulls Unlimited (skullsunlimited.com), the first European to encounter a gorilla reportedly had his arm ripped off and was beaten to death with it The World Cup involves 48 teams in 12 groups over 104 total matchesTO had 1,200 yards and 14 TDs in 14 games (2004); AJ had 1,496 yards and 11 TDs in 17 games in his best season Christopher Sanchez:50⅔ consecutive scoreless inningsMentioned as fifth-longest streak since 1893Memorable Quotes"My skill is I can think like a seven-year-old." - Jerry Pallotta"That was an amazing 30 minutes of my life." - Panda Dan"Jerry and I are Jesuits. And what you have to understand about Jesuit faith is we don't believe in eating our brothers. The Set Hike! Podcast is an anti-cannibalism podcast through any and all species. " - Dr. TAT"My brother Joey is my favorite animal." - Jerry Pallotta"I heard there was a rumor that apparently your publisher had to stop you from writing a book titled Who Would Win? A Hundred Kindergartners versus One Silverback. Is that true? " - Stat Boy****************************************A huge thank you to legendary children's author Jerry Pallotta for joining Set Hike! this week. From animal battle breakdowns to life advice and unforgettable stories, Jerry was an incredible guest. Be sure to check out his wildly popular Who Would Win? book series and all of his work at www.jerrypallotta.com.Send us Fan MailFollow us on x.com & Instagram -- @sethikepodEmail us -- [email protected]

The 25th inaugural episode of Set Hike celebrates a quarter-century of podcasting the only way this show knows how: by starting with dead goldfish, betta-fish gang warfare, and a heated debate over what a group of Krimpets should be called. The crew then spirals through Memorial Day guilt, PGA Championship chaos, Rory McIlroy's apparent war on patriotic hecklers, robot referees with legal rights, and an Eagles schedule breakdown that somehow includes Andy Reid walrus metaphors and AJ Brown trade anxiety. Stat Boy returns from whatever underground statistics bunker he inhabits, armed with enough random facts to power a small municipality. By the end, the boys have predicted the Eagles season, declared Cooper DeJean the key to the greatest defensive backfield in NFL history (per Dr. TAT's "May Take '26"), and discover that female betta fish apparently belong to a sorority. Key Topics Discussed03:00 — Businesses of Ferrets & Animal Group Names05:35 — Memorial Day Amnesia07:30 — Mailbag Overflow & Podcast Logistics08:30 — PGA Championship Recap13:20 — Rory McIlroy vs. America16:45 — TastyKake Naming Convention Committee24:00 — NBA Playoffs & The Robot Ref Revolution31:00 — Football Rules Nobody Understands36:30 — Eagles Schedule Release Begins40:30 — AJ Brown Anxiety & OTA News43:00 — Reek Woolen Hype Train45:45 — Dr. TAT's May Take48:30 — Game-by-Game Eagles Predictions01:15:00 — Mailbag, Animal Follow-Ups & Northern Illinois Quarterbacks01:24:00 — Andy Reid Walrus Theory & Closing ThoughtsStatistics & FactsRai's signature quirks: wears two gloves and puts iron covers on his clubs — which his father bought him on a tight budget.Eagles' strength of schedule ranks 23rd, making them the 10th easiest in the NFL for the upcoming season.The last time an NFC team won 3+ consecutive NFC titles: the Eagles went 4 consecutive seasons from 2001–2004.The quote "Ringo isn't even the best drummer in the Beatles" was actually said by British comedian Jasper Carrot in 1983 — not by a Beatle.Group of ferrets = a businessGroup of pandas = an embarrassmentGroup of elephants = a memoryGroup of giraffes = a towerGroup of butterflies = a kaleidoscopeMemorable Quotes"Last time I checked, this was America." - Dr. TAT" I think they're going to lose that tie." - Panda Dan"Shout out to Andy Reid's Hawaiian shirts as well." - Stat Boy"Many animals don't live that long, so we could have missed the lifetime of, I don't know, a moth." - Dr. TATSend us Fan MailFollow us on x.com & Instagram -- @sethikepodEmail us -- [email protected]

Stat Boy makes his triumphant return to the podcast after disappearing into a secret statistics convention and immediately helps break down the emotional war crimes committed against Philadelphia sports fans, somehow pivoting from the death of “The Process” into a full-blown atomic physics lecture involving Joel Embiid as a proton and Tobias Harris as a neutron who “does nothing.” Then, in a shocking display of podcast professionalism, the crew lands an actual golf interview with the guys from Golf 215 to preview the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club — featuring discussions of turtle-shell greens, rough thick enough to hide a family sedan, and whether Jordan Spieth currently exists on a milk carton. Things deteriorate beautifully afterward into a philosophical debate about cream cheese ratios, French breakfast vocabulary, horse-racing ethics, NFL world domination, and whether Thanksgiving football spiritually belongs to Dallas. Stat Boy delivers enough obscure golf facts to become “Stat GPT,” while Dr. TAT invents a horse-run jail system, and Panda Dan accidentally turns a bagel review into geometry. Somewhere underneath the chaos is a genuinely excellent Philly sports and golf episode.Key Topics Discussed00:34 — Stat Boy Returns & Philly Sports Misery 03:23 — The Process Is Officially Dead...Or Is it?????? 06:24 — Embiid the Proton & Sixers Science Class 09:30 — PGA Championship Comes to Philly 11:40 — Golf 215 Joins the Show 14:30 — Aronimink Greens from Hell 17:25 — Spieth Milk Cartons, Rose Hype & PGA Picks 25:25 — Dark Horse Golf Bets & Local Qualifiers 28:30 — Golf Movies, Gritty Tee Shots & Philly Golf Chaos 36:15 — Bagel Geometry, Cream Cheese Ratios & French Breakfasts 45:30 — Horse Racing Ethics & Horse Jail 52:45 — Eagles Schedule Release & NFL World DominationStatistics & FactsJoel Embiid is the only MVP in NBA history who has not advanced past the second round of the playoffs.The US Open was last held in the Philadelphia area at Merion in 2013, won by Justin Rose.Aronimink is one of the only courses in existence with all original 18 holes designed by Donald Ross still intact.The course record at Aronimink is 62. Four players tied that record during the BMW Championship tournament held there, two of whom were Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy.Hockey is a Canadian sport that uses the SI unit system, so technically it's "a game of centimeters," not inches. 2.54 centimeters = 1 inch. Memorable Quotes"You know, my — could go wrong with rolling out the Philly Fanatic, Gritty. " - Anthony with Golf215"It's like trying to putt on the hood of a Volkswagen beetle." - Joe with Golf215"Hug your closest mother holding a club and tell them happy PGA Championship." - Dr. TAT"Before they go under as a league with all this concussion stuff, they might as well try to get world dominant. " - Stat Boy****************************************Huge shoutout to Joe and Anthony for joining the chaos this week and helping us preview the PGA Championship at Aronimink like the true Philadelphia golf sickos they are. If you’re into golf, Philly sports energy, local courses, gear, tournaments, or just hearing two genuinely good dudes talk golf without sounding like country club robots, go check them out.Find Golf 215 Social Club online at Golf215SocialClub.com and follow them everywhere at Golf215 Social Club.Send us Fan MailFollow us on x.com & Instagram -- @sethikepodEmail us -- [email protected]

The boys attempt to survive a full episode without Stat Boy and immediately replace him with a morally questionable AI called “StatGPT,” a machine apparently powered by deforestation, fake confidence, and Gary Busey filmography analysis. What begins as Eagles draft talk quickly devolves into an emergency summit on the Mount Rushmore of “successful ugly actors,” where Willem Dafoe, Steve Buscemi, Danny Trejo, and Gary Busey battle for facial supremacy while Clint Howard lurks in the shadows like a sleep paralysis demon. Meanwhile, Panda Dan delivers a full Kentucky Derby postmortem involving horse genealogy, “bad prep races,” gambling regret, and a horse named Great White becoming an accidental animal-rights icon after bucking its jockey like it had read a PETA pamphlet. The podcast then achieves true sports-radio transcendence with a live in-game call from the Clown Brothers at the Flyers playoff game, featuring bathroom-line reporting, unsynchronized “Let’s Go Flyers” chants, and pizza reviews from Section 206. Also discussed: Joel Embiid’s civic heroism, Broad Street Run bib black markets, whether the Knicks are finally ending Turtle’s 20-year “Lifetime Grand Slam” prophecy, and why Rod Brind’Amour’s face appears to be eroding like an ancient marble statue. Somehow, despite all this chaos, the vibes remain highKey Topics Discussed00:00 — Stat Boy Vanishes & StatGPT Takes Over02:26 — Eagles Draft Reactions & Dynasty Rankings Chaos05:34 — “Chat Chippy T” & Gary Busey Cinema Universe09:09 — Mount Rushmore of Successful Ugly Actors14:37 — Broad Street Run, Bib Scandals & 1980 Smoking Runners19:51 — Kentucky Derby Gambling Disaster24:36 — Golden Tempo Redemption & Horse Racing Analytics29:30 — Triple Crown Trouble & The $90,000 Superfecta33:21 — LIVE FROM SECTION 206: The Clown Brothers Broadcast42:21 — “Send In The Clowns” Emotional Montage44:21 — Knicks vs Sixers & Turtle’s Lifetime Grand Slam52:07 — Joel Embiid Sightings & Knickerbocker LoreStatistics & Facts"Knickers" were baggy knee-length pants popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries Golden Tempo had Bernardini on his mother's side and Carlin on his father's side — both Preakness winners The A's currently play in a minor league ballpark in Sacramento and are headed to Las VegasGary Busey and Danny Trejo are both 81 years old New Jersey is now the 21st state to officially sanction girls' flag football at the high school level, thanks in part to a joint Eagles/Giants initiative Memorable Quotes"Me and Dan went to Mars yesterday." - Turtle"Rod the Bod is like a cheesy work of art. He's like made out of stone — if the stone was ignited with dynamite. " - Clown Brother Pete"Colorado has something called Rocky Mountain Oysters. People can look up what those are. It sounds delicious. "  - Panda Dan"I came right from work and swim lessons with my daughters. We got some pizza upon arrival. It was like an eight out of ten. " - Clown Brother Archie"There’s no better wrong than confidently wrong." - Dr. TATSend us Fan MailFollow us on x.com & Instagram -- @sethikepodEmail us -- [email protected]

The boys return after a “lost” draft-night recording that may or may not belong in the Hall of Fame, immediately diving headfirst into a chaotic Eagles draft debate featuring windshield-smashing metaphors, citrus-based wide receivers, and a 300-pound Nigerian combine superhero who might actually be built in a lab. Just when it feels like a football podcast, Panda Dan hijacks the show and transforms into a full Kentucky Derby warlock—breaking down horse bloodlines, pondering “sex allowances,” and detailing why horse uncles somehow matter—while the rest of the crew examines furlongs like it’s quantum physics. Stat Boy, armed with pure data and questionable confidence, attempts to engineer the perfect horse (bay color, name starts with “S”,  obviously), while someone casually turns a $5 bet into imaginary generational wealth. By the time a Broad Street Run guest joins, the episode is being held together entirely by vibes—blending Philly race strategy, playlist psychology, and corral paranoia into something that almost resembles a structured podcast. It’s football analysis, horse math, and unfiltered chaos duct-taped together with confidence and just enough accuracy to be dangerous.Key Topics Discussed 00:00 — The Lost Draft Episode That Never Was 02:30 — Eagles Draft Reaction: Good, Bad, or Delusional? 05:20 — Kai Lemon Pick & Draft Chaos 08:00 — QB Depth & Nigerian Combine Freak 12:30 — Draft Grades, AJ Brown Panic & Windshield Analogies 16:00 — Copium Season & Trade Scenarios 19:50 — Panda Dan Becomes a Kentucky Derby Oracle 23:00 — Horse Betting 101 & Gambling Chaos 28:45 — Derby Picks, Pedigrees & Baffert Talk 34:00 — Furlongs, Math & Total Breakdown 41:30 — Horse Debate & Build-A-Horse Workshop 50:00 — Broad Street Run Pivot + Live Guest Julia Statistics & FactsThe 153rd Kentucky Derby is in Louisville, KY; 20 horses entered, 2 scratchedRace distance: 10 furlongs (1.25 miles)Secretariat's all-time record for that distance: 1:59.4 — the only horse ever to run it under 2 minutesPost position 5 has won the Derby 10 times — the luckiest gate historicallyPost position 17 has never won — and this year's horse from that post is a 6-to-1 favoriteBay-colored horses have won the Derby 58 timesHorses starting with the letter "S" have won 20 times (Secretariat, Smarty Jones, Seattle Slew, etc.)Panda Dan's four picks: Further Ado (won the Bluegrass Stakes by 11 lengths, won 3 of last 4), So Happy (jockey Mike Smith, 60 years old; grandfather Super Saver won the Derby), Potente (26-to-1 long shot, trained by Bob Baffert), and Emerging Markets (undefeated at 2-0; grandfather Empire Maker won the Belmont)Compared side-by-side to Myles Garrett on TV during the draft: taller, heavier, faster 40 (by a hundredth of a second), 2" further broad jump, 2 fewer bench reps — essentially matching the best DE in the league athleticallySchedule: HBCU Swingman Classic (July 10), MLB Draft (July 11), Futures Game (All-Star Sunday), Home Run Derby (July 13), All-Star Red Carpet Show at Independence Hall, All-Star Game (July 14) Memorable Quotes“We had the content… only we got to hear it.”  - Dr. TAT"I'm a 40 furlong guy. Once I hit that 40th furlong, that's done. I don't need to do anything." - Stat Boy"Horse lives are very similar to human lives. There's just a lot of drama."  - Panda Dan"He has the entire Home Depot in his body." - Dr. TAT“There’s a five-pound sex allowance.” - Stat BoySend us Fan MailFollow us on x.com & Instagram -- @sethikepodEmail us -- [email protected]

The three caballeros return for the 21st inaugural episode (which is either mathematically impossible or spiritually accurate) and immediately dive into the true hard-hitting topic: how long new car smell survives Taco Bell and human existence? What follows is a chaotic blend of volatile organic compounds (aka VOCs), Dr. Jimmy John’s bread gut confessions, and a Masters betting flex that somehow turns into drone-assisted green jacket dressing. From there, the podcast whiplashes into Eagles draft strategy, where Stat Boy becomes a salary cap economist, Dr. TAT becomes a trench warfare philosopher, and Panda Dan just wants “some edge guy.” The conversation spirals through mascot depth charts, WrestleMania hype, and whether the Phillies are simply waiting for warm weather like reptiles. By the end, the crew is debating the fundamental definition of a cookie, accidentally threatening international bots, and a poor attempt at a Blomo review of the 'Die Hard in a sports arena'.Key Topics Discussed03:10 | Smell Rankings, Tennis Balls & Jimmy John’s Bread Guts07:15 | Stat Boy Explains New Car Smell (Science Edition) + Car Buying Experience11:30 | Masters Betting Recap (Panda Dan's Victory Lap), Green Jacket Logistics, & Drone Theory20:45 | Eagles Draft Talk Begins (Positions & Philosophy) + Draft Value Economics (Stat Boy Masterclass)33:30 | 2021 NFL Draft Revisited (Hits & Busts)41:50 | Eagles Draft Predictions44:30 | Philly Sports Check-In (Flyers, Sixers, Phillies)47:30 | Mascot Football Depth Chart50:50 | WrestleMania Preview53:45 | Phillies Lineup Debates56:30 | International Listener Explosion59:20 | What Is a Cookie? (Philosophy Spiral)Statistics & Facts90% of new car smell dissipates within 1–6 monthsRory McIlroy won the 2026 Masters, becoming the first back-to-back Masters winner since Tiger Woods — a span of just under 25 years."Cookie" comes from the Dutch word koekje, meaning "little cake."Dutch settlers in New Amsterdam (New York) introduced the word to American English, where it beat out the British term "biscuit." Set Hike! International reach: 30 countries total, Previously ~15 → doubled Cities listening: ~160 citiesTotal downloads approaching: ~1000Memorable Quotes"We used bread guts as a rag." - Dr. TAT"If you're just the only person in the car and you're not stopping at Burger King every night, it'll be longer. But if you have five kids and they're always stopping at Wendy's, it probably goes away faster." - Panda Dan"New car smell is gone in 60 seconds if you spill cologne" - Dr. TAT's poor attempt at a disguised movie pun"I’m not a golf guy, but I am a football guy." - Stat Boy"I got about a 25% return on my investment." - Panda Dan"We clearly have the two best mascots in sports."  - Stat BoySend us Fan MailFollow us on x.com & Instagram -- @sethikepodEmail us -- [email protected]

The boys accidentally become an international sensation, most notably in Southeast Asia, and immediately respond by discussing… Tunisia ladder war crimes, the backside of the moon being "mid," and whether aliens would respect Steve Buscemi. Somewhere between Call of Duty diplomacy, Nutella in space, and picking Dustin Hoffman as Earth's ambassador, this episode spirals into a philosophical debate about alien negotiations and golf betting strategy. Stat Boy casually solves global listener analytics like he's running the NSA, while Panda Dan builds a résumé as the world's most confident amateur golf gambler — and somehow parlays that into designing a Masters champions dinner so aggressively Philadelphian that Rory McIlroy's elk sliders never stood a chance. By the end, we learn three things: the moon is overrated, Vietnam is listening, and if aliens arrive, we're either sending a world-renowned hostage negotiator… or an A-list Hollywood actor who pretends to be one.Key Topics Discussed02:42 – The International Explosion 05:44 – Call of Duty Tunisia Lore (Ladder Treaty) 12:43 – Space, Nutella & Alien Anxiety  20:34 – Blomo would give Four Thumbs-up to Hollywood's Arrival, Mars Attacks, helping Set Hike! set the table for Alien Expectations 24:25 – Masters Preview + Gambling Brain 45:50 – Masters Traditions ft. Chef Dan 01:15:32 – Stat Boy Solves Vietnam Mystery 01:15:00 – Deep Cuts, Random Debates & Ongoing Bits 01:17:50 – Bot Protection & Outro Chaos Statistics & FactsThe Set Hike Podcast has now reached 11 countries and 127 cities across 6 of 7 continents (missing only Antarctica) by episode 20Vietnam surged to #2 country, behind the U.S., in the Set Hike! listener chartsChris Voss:150+ international hostage casesFBI lead negotiator CEO of Black Swan Group Author of Never Split the DifferenceMasters traditions:Winners receive lifetime eligibilityPrevious year's Masters champion host next year's Champion's dinnerPar 3 contest hosts family members on holeThe observable universe is 93 billion light years in diameter, or 28 billion parsecs. Memorable Quotes"If you were on a ladder and you got shot, it just seemed so unethical and immoral. It was like a war crime. " - Dr. TAT on gaming Ladder rule"I don't really care for golf. No, I'm just joking. I love the Masters." - Panda Dan"I'm a fake spine surgeon. The filet mignon is analogous to our multifidus muscle. So enjoy it — think of it as chewing on someone's L2 muscles. " - Dr. TAT"Dennis Rodman." - Turtle immediately when asked to comment on his selection of alien negotiators"Bryson 3D printed his own five iron. As a 3D printer maker myself, I'm all on board." - Stat Boy on his 2026 Masters champion pick with rationaleSend us Fan MailFollow us on x.com & Instagram -- @sethikepodEmail us -- [email protected]

Three grown men treat altar serving like a Division I pipeline, complete with depth charts, incense specialists, and funeral NIL deals—before pivoting seamlessly into breaking down the Artemis launch like it’s the Super Bowl of rockets. Dr. TAT celebrates the birth of a new mandatory listener (huge for the podcast’s long-term rebuild), while Stat Boy simultaneously proposes forced podcast consumption as a parenting strategy. Panda Dan declines a moon trip (coward behavior) with the confidence of a coach punting on 4th-and-1, Pluto gets cut from the roster, planets are ranked based on “rizz,” and the crew debates whether we’re about to run a full colonoscopy on the moon’s backside. It’s Easter, the sun is shining, both the Phillies & #SetHike!'s Andrew Painters are looming, and somehow this episode still spends 20 minutes scouting space like it’s the NFL Draft. WARNING: This podcast may contain - incense abuse allegations, a $100, 20-year investment strategy, and one man’s dream to put a Dan on the moon. Key Topics Discussed00:20 – Altar Server Combine & Church Power Rankings 08:39 – Mandatory Listeners & Podcast Growth Strategy 12:15 – Artemis Launch: Accidental Viewing Experience 16:18 – Rocket Confusion, Space Stats & Canadian Representation 19:21 – 'til touchdown brings me 'round again to find (Ooh) I'm not the man they think I am at home. Oh, no, no, no (ah), I'm a Rocket Dan....psych!23:47 – Planet Rankings, Pluto Controversy & Ring “Rizz”  26:40 – Foot Washing Logistics & Church Traditions Spiral 01:15:00 – Deep Cuts, Random Debates & Ongoing Bits 01:24:30 – Spring Optimism, Moon Mission Hype & Closing Thoughts Statistics & FactsArtemis mission will be the first time photos are taken of the far side of the moon   The first Canadian in space was Marc Garneau in 1984 9 Canadians across 17 space missionsA deacon's primary role is service and charity; a priest's is sacramental leadershipPriests wear a poncho-style vestment over their robes (the guys' word for it, not the technical term)The most common animal mascot in Division I sports is the Bulldog (14 schools)The Jets signed Geno Smith, with their head coach saying he would "lead us to the promised land"Andrew Painter is 6'7"Kevin McGonigle, from Monsignor Bonner, was drafted in the second round by the Detroit Tigers and is off to a hot start with Rookie of the Year buzzPatrick Robinson intercepted Case Keenum in the 2017 NFC Championship game and returned it roughly 50 yards for a touchdown in what became a blowout Eagles winJim Harbaugh has more career rushing yards than Bo JacksonMemorable Quotes"No." - Panda Dan declining space instantly"Wasn't he caught just getting high on the incense." - Stat Boy"We’re basically doing a colonoscopy of the moon." - Dr. TAT"I always want to have a big Johnson on your team. Because if you don't have a big Johnson... you want to have a swinging Johnson, right? The Johnson that can swing onto the other side, could go right to left, left to right... you can always plug him in the middle if you need to." - Dr. TAT"Were altar servers ranked like a combine?" - Stat Boy"I mean, I won't name like any names or anything, but I saw tension between the deacon and the priest sometimes." - Panda DanSend us Fan MailFollow us on x.com & Instagram -- @sethikepodEmail us -- [email protected]

This episode starts as a sports podcast and quickly devolves into a philosophical debate about pizza grease ratios, whether brown is a wearable lifestyle, and if Joe Burrow is being groomed by Jessica Alba (jury still out). Slayer makes her long-awaited in-person debut and immediately destabilizes the bracket economy by picking Texas like a chaos agent. Meanwhile, Stat Boy questions reality (Lehigh engineers?), Dr. TAT commits light medical fraud on live radio, and the Eagles’ tight end room becomes a support group for guys named G-Calc and Stoned Smartt. If you came for March Madness analysis, you’ll stay for Mormon temple lore, bunny digestive systems, and the most aggressive mascot-based gambling strategy ever devised. Key Topics Discussed02:24 – “We Finally Got Slayer (After 30 Years)” and Pizza Odyssey Deep Dive: Grease, Loyalty, and Steady Eddie  07:40 – March Madness Begins + The “Colleges Named After Colors” Quizzo Spiral 10:11 – Fashion Analysis: Brown Is Back (Apparently) +  March Madness Betting Strategy (Actual Insight Appears) 19:21 – Mascots > Stats (Dr. Tat’s Gambling Doctrine) 24:09 – St. Joe’s Nostalgia + Unhinged Pep Rally Story27:04 – Fake Doctor Goes on Radio During a National Crisis 32:24 – Joe Burrow, Jessica Alba, and Celebrity Chaos39:27 – Eagles Talk: Tight End Room = Freaks & Geeks 49:10 – Mormon Temple Field Trip, Missionaries, & Reality TV Scandal 54:30 – Death of Positivity Rabbit and the Ins/Outs of Rabbit Ownership01:03:51 – Slayer Sound Off (LIVE!)01:13:40 – Fan Mail!Statistics & FactsSchools named after colors (trivia): Navy, Brown, Siena, Auburn — and the crew eventually confirmed Clemson is also technically a color (a shade of orange), making it five schools. Lehigh was the Engineers until 1995, then became the Mountain Hawks. Duke "Blue Devils" originates from a French military unit called the Diables Bleus — soldiers who guarded the Alps from neighboring countries. The French were pro-navy and anti-red (because red = British). The Billiken (St. Louis University mascot) is a mythical good-luck figure created in 1908 by a Missouri art teacher, designed to represent "things as they ought to be." Harry the K's bar at Citizens Bank Park is no longer in service — replaced/rebranded as the "Ghost Energy Deck" (corporate sponsorship deal). Memorable Quotes“I’m just a podcaster now.” - Panda Dan "I was watching a toddler, so that's where my head was at."  - Slayer "He's my co-worker, Tom." - Slayer (casually referring to Tom Brady)  "Basketball is just rebounding. The scoring is inconsequential." - Dr. TAT “He looks… stoned.” - Stat BoySend us Fan MailFollow us on x.com & Instagram -- @sethikepodEmail us -- [email protected]

The boys return from their self-imposed podcast Rumspringa to discover that Pizza Odyssey has collapsed, Eagles free agency has detonated, and Maxx Crosby may have been the victim of the most suspicious medical exam since a Baltimore DMV vision test. Along the way they rank childhood cereals like it’s the NFL Draft, debate the morality of the Ravens organization, invent the TJ Maxx Defensive Line, and accidentally create the first ever Cereal Mascot Podcast Extended Universe. A surprise Steelers fan call-in delivers accusations of tampering, the hosts declare Baltimore a banned city, and the episode ends with March Madness plans and the promise of recruiting completely random guests off the street. It’s sports analysis, grocery store philosophy, and cereal-based sociology—all in one very concerned discussion about Maxx Crosby’s knee.Key Topics Discussed00:19 – The 17th Inaugural Episode & Rumspringa Return  02:30 – Self-Help Advice: Just Run From Your Problems 03:18 – Eagles Free Agency Recap07:21 – Eagles Free Agency Recap Using Grocery Shopping 10:07 – The Great Cereal Draft & Mascot Power Rankings 16:30 – Tariq “Reek the Freak” Woolen Breakdown 23:45 – The Maxx Crosby Discussion Begins 27:34 – The Physical That Went Too Far 29:18 – Steelers Insider Call-In: Slomo Joins the Show 40:24 – TJ Maxx Philosophy & Ravens Defense 44:41 – March Madness Preview & The Legendary March Madness House 54:18 – Podcast Outreach Plans 56:15 – Fan Mail & Slayer's Sound-Off!Statistics & Facts The podcast now has a German listener — their 5th country. Jordan Davis re-signed on a 3-year, $78 million extension. His field time usage increased from no more than 45% of snaps over the prior three seasons to 61% this past season — the key driver behind his new deal. Tariq Woolen led the entire NFL in taunting penalties last season — and had more taunting flags on his own than any single team had combined. He racked up 3 total, including one in the NFC Championship when he walked the entire opposing sideline jawing at every player, then got in Stafford's face. Matt Cord, the Sixers' PA announcer, is retiring after 28 years — was there through the Allen Iverson era and the entire "trust the process" stretch. Cinnamon Toast Crunch Mascot -  Chef WendellDebut: 1987 Retired: 2009Memorable Quotes"Arizona Wildcats." - Panda Dan predicting March Madness winner before the bracket even exists "In the words of Stat Boy - Why be less when you can be a cheater?" - Slomo on Ravens "That's the one where it's Pocahontas, but they have gasoline that they're fighting for. And then they put their braids inside like the dragon's back and then they can fly." - Dr. TAT summary of Avatar"It almost looked like he was preparing for his Hall of Fame." - Stat Boy on Jordan Davis' attireSend us Fan MailFollow us on x.com & Instagram -- @sethikepodEmail us -- [email protected]

This week the boys celebrate the 16th inaugural episode by reliving driver’s test trauma, debating whether A.J. Brown needs an Amish-style sabbatical, and officially declaring themselves an international podcast empire (Australia AND Spain, baby). There’s a flaming Nissan Pathfinder near Egg Harbor, a DMV instructor who may have stormed Iwo Jima, and a spirited argument over whether the Eagles win with scheme or by simply being bullies with better linemen. Somewhere between Christopher Columbus fact-checks, paella diplomacy, and conditional third-round draft pick sadness, the guys try to answer the real question: Should A.J. Brown go on a Rumspringa and come back in 2028 spiritually refreshed? This episode contains: historical inaccuracies corrected live, Amish theology applied to NFL roster management, and Stat Boy calmly explaining draft value while chaos reigns.Key Topics Discussed00:46 – Driver’s Permit Lore (Bordendale Era) & Rittenhouse Square Mystery Field Trip 04:30 – Cash Cab Dreams & The Strict Examiner Psychological Warfare08:22 – First Cars & Nissan Pathfinder Fire Near Egg Harbor 12:20 – A Glimpse of Stat Boy's Origin Story 14:43 – International Podcast Era Begins 18:57 – Columbus Fact Check, British Empire Subscription Model, The A.J. Brown Dilemma 31:19 –  Scheme vs. Talent: The Eagles Identity Crisis 41:23 – The Birds New Offense & Offseason Examined01:06:07 – Slayer's Sound-Off! & Fan Mail!01:16:33 – A Rocky Mountain "Hi!" to our listener Andrew!Statistics & FactsSpain was their first European listenerAustralia was mistakenly identified as Wales (New South Wales) before being correctedAndrew gave 30 total thumbs up across 16 episodes (2 thumbs per episode)You need an 83% to pass the PA driver permit test, which is 15 out of 18 questions correct — you can only get 3 wrongNick Sirianni is the winningest coach for a five-year stint in football, top 5 all timeT.O. reportedly told Howie to F off on a flightA.J. Brown is approximately 28-29 years old The Bahamas gained independence from Britain in 1973 Memorable Quotes"I had the joy of living with him at Penn State and he would go on the horse around our apartment building and draw pictures while he just hopped on the horse. Yeah. What an expensive way to draw." - Panda Dan"I think right now we got to send AJ on his Roma Springer... We trade him to the Jets. And so he gets traded to another green team in the Northeast, and then he looks around and he's like, oh my God, what have I done? And he realizes that where his home is Philadelphia, and he'll come back in 2028, rejuvenated." - Dr. TAT"She's playing with her hair in the locker room next to T.O... It looks like she's trying to flirt with him... She just dropped the towel and then T.O. smiled." - Stat Boy  (giving a live play-by-play)"No, actually, sadly, I need to get back on the horse." - Andrew on whether he still draws Send us Fan MailFollow us on x.com & Instagram -- @sethikepodEmail us -- [email protected]

The 15th inaugural episode of Set Hike returns from the dead after last week’s “Hindenburg audio disaster,” and immediately pivots into skiing morality debates, Super Mario metaphysics, Bryce Harper existentialism, Colombian stem cell tourism, and whether Clearwater Beach is the Delco of Florida (it is). Dr. TAT diagnoses Lindsey Vonn mid-sentence, Panda Dan provides an unsolicited Phillies tourism brochure, Stat Boy builds a full Mario-based athletic ranking system, and somehow we end up debating whether elite athletes are mushrooms, stars, or feathers. Typical Set Hike! asides include: birthday shoutouts, World Baseball Classic geography confusion, Mekhi Becton reunion dreams, and Cam Jurgens injecting “Go Birds” into his spine in Colombia. This episode also contains: sports analysis, orthopedic speculation, beach zoning politics, and absolutely no audio corruption.Key Topics Discussed00:14 – 15th “Inaugural” Episode & The Lost Hindenburg Recording 03:18 – A.J. Dillon Ash Wednesday Theology 04:13 – Dr. TAT Birthday Tribute &  Marry / Bed / Kill: Skiing, Snowboarding, Tubing10:34 –  Dr. TAT’s Impromptu Orthopedic Lecture on Lindsey Vonn Crash Olympic Crash16:52 –  Norway & Clearwater, FL Travel & “What’s the Delco of ...?” 25:11 – World Baseball Classic & Dombrowski Calls Harper “Not Elite” 31:21 – The Super Mario Athletic Ranking System 36:14 – Lane Johnson Returns for at least one more &  Cam Jurgens Stem Cell Tourism 44:18 – Two Words: Willie. Lampkin.52:32 – Two More Words: Kyle. Pitts.57:18 – Slayer's Sound-Off!01:07:49 – Set Hike! Breaks The Podcasting 4th WallStatistics & FactsHappy Gilmore turned 30 years old on February 16th (Dr. TAT also aged 1 year officially)Tampa's sister-city comparisons: Tampa ≈ Harrisburg; Clearwater Beach ≈ Delco; Sea Isle ≈ Delco of NJ; Avalon ≈ the Main Line; Ocean City ≈ MonCo; Wildwood ≈ Northeast Philly. The Preston and Steve Cardboard Classic takes place annually at Montage Mountain in Scranton, PA — this year on March 6th — where participants build cardboard sleds and race down the slope. Convenience Store WarsSheetz is reportedly invading Delaware County, PA — traditionally Wawa territory — based on a report in the Philadelphia Inquirer.Sheetz and Wawa reportedly had an unwritten territorial agreement not to invade each other's markets.Royal Farms (Baltimore-based chain) has a location on Westchester Pike near the Blue Route, known for its fried chicken and in-store electronic gambling machines.Buc-ee's (Texas-based chain) is expanding eastward — known for extremely clean bathrooms and massive stores that function as highway pit stops, with a beaver mascot.Convenience store mascots discussed: Wawa Goose, Sheetz (speculated to be "a guy from Pittsburgh on PCP"), Royal Farms chicken, Buc-ee the Beaver.Memorable Quotes"You could quote me on it." - Panda Dan giving the Set Hike! crew permission to quote him"That’s the best meal of the day — placenta." - Dr. TAT"I always wondered when you're little and like publishers clearing house sweepstakes thing, you see that on TV — that's how I'm feeling right now." - Turtle"I don't give gifts to people in February. I don't respect that. Sorry, February." - Stat Boy"Wow. A mere minute of my time, a moment of history and Set Hike time." - Pete of Philly Rovers (Follow him @PhillyRovers on x.com!) Send us Fan MailFollow us on x.com & Instagram -- @sethikepodEmail us -- [email protected]

The Set Hike crew celebrates February (objectively the best month because it’s shorter), debates the legitimacy of Groundhog Day whistle pigs, and spends an alarming amount of time litigating sandwich law, condiment ethics, and whether jelly + fluff is a felony. What starts as Puppy Bowl analysis spirals into Ivy League mascot combat, Super Bowl MVP voter conspiracies, Olympic torch security concerns, and a proud retelling of how Philadelphia murdered a hitchhiking robot without remorse. The episode then bravely admits it lost 43 minutes of audio, including Predator talk, Olympic medal math, Arnold impressions, and Stat Boy mispronouncing “epitome” into oblivion. A podcast about sports, culture, and integrity—and also HitchBOT’s shallow grave. Key Topics Discussed00:22 – Turtle Escapes the Basement (Again)01:10 – Groundhog Geography & Pennsylvania Guilt 02:18 – Staten Island Chuck Assassination Lore 03:28 – Naming the Five Boroughs (With Editing Threats) 04:34 – Puppy Bowl XXII: The Real Super Bowl 06:15 – Gambling Transparency & Single-Figure Profits 07:33 – Ivy League Basketball & Mascot Death Matches 09:25 – Sandwich Law Symposium 14:53 – Super Bowl as Puppy Bowl Dessert 16:53 – MVP Voting Is Fugazi 18:35 – Eagles, AJ Brown & Trade Probability Theater 21:49 – Stress-Free Super Bowl & Anthem Betting 23:53 – Olympic Ceremonies & Diva Rankings 26:54 – HitchBOT: A Philadelphia Crime Story 31:32 – Olympic Torch vs. Philadelphia 34:18 – Milan Travel Review 36:32 – Philly Special 30 for 30 & Center Mechanics 39:37 – Broadcast Booth Grievances 41:04 – The Audio Catastrophe 42:26 – The Lost 43 Minutes Explained Statistics & FactsFebruary length: Only month (of 12) under 30 daysFebruary 14th 2026 (Move over Valentines Day) - Opening Day for Drexel Hill's Rita Italian Wooder Ice! (Official (Unofficial) 2026 Winter Olympic sponsors!) Puppy Bowl XXIIScore: Team Fluff 73, Team Ruff 69Puppy Bowl MVP: Benito!Puppy Bowl series record: 6–6 tie post-gamePunt record (NFL game): 22** UPDATE: Record is actually 24** set by the New York Giants (13) and New York Jets (11) on October 29, 2023HitchBOTDestruction year: 2015Time alive in Philly: ~36 hoursFinal resting spot: Second St near Elfreth's Alley, Old City PhiladelphiaLost audio: 43 minutesMemorable Quotes“It was electrifying right from the national anthem.” - Panda Dan, about the Puppy Bowl XXII"There's nothing better than a podcast that tells you what we didn't talk about." - Dr. TAT“Probably the best 43 minutes of the podcast so far.” - Turtle"The U.S. is losing the bronze medal department.” - Stat BoySend us Fan MailFollow us on x.com & Instagram -- @sethikepodEmail us -- [email protected]

February opens with a groundhog identity crisis, spirals into the Eagles’ coaching staff being Thanos-snapped, and somehow lands on ferrets as sentient socks and Puppy Bowl scouting reports. The hosts mourn the loss of Stoutland like a fallen general, canonize Sean Mannion as both savior and mystery, and declare Santa Clara a fraudulent city built on bad vibes and worse geography. Along the way, they litigate Groundhog Day accuracy rates, re-rank Bill Murray’s filmography (Space Jam truthers stand up), draft celebrity Super Bowl reps, and uncover the real value of Olympic medals (spoiler: bronze is basically Home Depot change). Hail Mannion, full of Grizz, Mahaffey’s with thee — and may the Schwartz be with you. Key Topics Discussed00:18 – February Is Here and Everyone’s Mad About It 03:10 – Groundhog Day Is Fake, But Tradition Rules 08:00 – Stout Is Out: The Coaching Earthquake 10:40 – Enter Mannion, Grizz Wit 13:31 – The Stoutland Disrespect Theory 15:51 – Defensive Philosophy & Buddy Cop Comparisons 22:11 – Super Bowl 52 Re-Litigation 25:31 – Brady Neutrality & Wilfork Side-Eye 28:00 – Puppy Bowl 21 Deep Dive 30:46 – Ferrets Are Living Socks 33:31 – Super Bowl Halftime Show Power Rankings 48:37 – Happy Gilmore 2 & Bad Bunny Discourse 50:31 – Coffee Bowl & City Representatives 55:01 – Boston Celebrity Overload 58:00 – Santa Clara Is a Fraudulent Place 01:01:41 – Olympics, Dark Sides & Childhood Sports Trauma01:19:07 – Medal Values & Listener Intel 01:21:31 – Wrap-Up: Puppy Bowl Prophecy & Good Vibes Statistics & FactsPunxsutawney Phil accuracy: ~35–39% Chuck (Staten Island groundhog) accuracy on the other hand: ~85%Head coaches hired this year: 10 First-time head coaches: 6 of the 10Lizard Lick, NC had its first traffic light installed in May 1997Puppy Bowl edition: 21 complete to dateSince Puppy Bowl 11, Team Fluff has 6 wins to Team Ruff's 5 wins.Longest Super Bowl national anthem: 2:36 (Alicia Keys)Patriots Head Coach Mike Vrabel recently clarified: Would cut off half of his manhood in exchange for his first Super Bowl as a head coach. Memorable Quotes"Credit to our R&D department. They've been working over hours this past week. Luckily, we have a lot of sponsors for this podcast that are able to afford the payroll for them." - Panda Dan"The question is, does the groundhog have like a shadow self? Like, do you think that this is just like an allegory for, you know, midlife rodent depression?" - Dr. TAT"May the Schwartz be with you." - Stat BoySend us Fan MailFollow us on x.com & Instagram -- @sethikepodEmail us -- [email protected]

What begins as a harmless weather complaint session immediately derails into an unregulated Arnold Schwarzenegger Impression Olympics, before somehow evolving into a deeply unserious investigation of the exact copper value of Olympic bronze medals—naturally raising the question of whether Jim Bob Cooter (a man, a mystery, and possibly a Junior Bacon Cheeseburger) should be the next offensive coordinator of the Eagles. Along the way, the crew locks into uncomfortable eye contact, uncovers the shocking truth that Tommy Lee Jones was a football star at Harvard, debates where Mr. Freeze truly ranks among Batman villains, references a one-armed incident at McGillin’s that will never—under any circumstances—be explained, and ultimately concludes the Eagles must call an Australian rugby coach to learn how to lateral to revolutionize the sport of American football. This sonic fever dream ends, as all great investigations do, with collective confidence, zero answers, and genuine excitement about a children’s book centered on animal death matches.  Key Topics Discussed02:00 – McGurk’s Return & The Eye Contact Problem 05:30 – Calling all weather divorce lawyers!09:00 – Arnold Schwarzenegger Impression Olympics 13:00 – Olympic Medals & Accidental Math 18:00 – Shake & Bake: Jimmy Bobby Cooter! 23:00 – Should J. Rob Coordinate the Eagles? 29:00 – Tommy Lee Jones Truth Bomb 34:00 – Batman Villain Power Rankings 39:00 – The McGillin’s One-Armed Incident 43:00 – Copper Caper Deep Dive 48:00 – Saving American football  54:00 – Call an Australian Rugby Coach 58:30 – Fan Mail!01:15:00 – Closing ChaosStatistics & FactsTommy Lee Jones: Played guard at Harvard on the undefeated 1968 team and named first-team All Ivy League.Robert Horry: 7 NBA championships (2 Rockets, 2 Spurs, 3 Lakers)Bronze Medal Composition: 95% copper, 5% zinc "Batman & Robin": starring villain Mr. Freeze was a 1997 box office hit due to its Academy Award-winning ice puns.Curling Anyone?Location in Paoli, Pennsylvania for local curlingSpecial shoe wear: One shoe with frictionless bottom, other shoe regularProjectiles called "rocks" (not pucks)Sweeping: Very strenuous, causes heavy armsTop countries: Canada, England, US, Scandinavian countriesPanda Dan watched "hours" of curling at Penn StateMemorable Quotes"It's almost like the snow becomes drunk, right? It's like it like loses its sense of self and becomes sloppy and confusing." - Dr. TAT"Jim Bob Cooter sounds like a man who either ruined a town or saved a franchise—there’s no middle." - Panda Dan"I shoveled twice on Sunday, and then Monday was probably an inch and a half of ice." - McGurk"One single gold medal would cost about $930. One silver would cost $473 and one bronze would be $4." - Stat Boy"I'm excited to see what the Adam Schefter tease was and I hope everyone stays warm." - Panda Dan"GET TO THE LATERAL!” - Dr. TAT"If you rank Batman villains by puns, Mr. Freeze is undefeated.” - Stat BoySend us Fan MailFollow us on x.com & Instagram -- @sethikepodEmail us -- [email protected]

The Set Hike crew reconvenes after the Eagles’ season ends in emotional violence, immediately assigning blame to French cologne, Australian meat pies, Travis Fulgham, coordinated stadium signage, and a single missed extra point that altered the space-time continuum. What follows is a grief spiral disguised as football analysis, featuring Star Wars analogies, scorpion folklore, Rob Reiner sightings, and the realization that everyone—from the coaching staff to the hosts’ outfits—got way too cute. Healing begins, accountability is dodged, and the offseason looms like a mysterious bottle of Chanel Bleu waiting to betray us again. Key Topics Discussed00:15 – Welcome Back & The Hiatus Explanation 01:30 – Eagles Playoff Loss Autopsy (with Metaphors) 06:00 – In-Stadium Experience & Emotional Fallout 08:30 – Outfit Decisions & “Main Character Syndrome” 10:30 – The Curse of Number 13 15:00 – Bigger Picture: Was This Team Fraudulent? 18:30 – Aussie Meat Pies Halftime Review 21:30 – Stadium Gimmicks & “Too Cute” Syndrome 23:30 – Cologne Discourse (Shockingly Central) 27:30 – Missed Kicks, Celebrities & Crowd Oddities 33:30 – Eagles Offseason Priorities42:30 – The A.J. Brown Fork in the Road 46:30 – The Super Bowl Hangover Phenomenon48:30 – Destiny’s Child and Boy Band Theory of Team Dynamics 50:30 – Free Agent Reality Check 1:01:30 – Final Healing & Ownership Trust Statistics & FactsTravis Fulgham's NFL Career539 yards total, 14.2 yards per reception, played 13 games with Eagles (8 starts) in 2020Fulgham's best game as Eagle: 10 catches, 152 yards, 1 TD vs. Steelers in 2020Jalen Hurts and Sirianni pattern:Wildcard loss (2021), Super Bowl appearance (2022), Wildcard loss (2023), Super Bowl appearance (2024), Wildcard loss (2025)....Super Bowl (2026?)Key Boy Band FactsN*SYNC = acronym using last letter of each brand member's first nameBackstreet Boys = named after Orlando's Backstreet Market flea market Memorable Quotes"At about 7:45 to 8 p.m. in South Philadelphia, realizing that all was lost... I absconded to Dagobah, which is southwestern Florida in the United States." - Dr. TAT"Shit did not work this year. We need to figure out what was going wrong and we got to bring in some new yellow." - Stat Boy"Now I'm not the smartest guy in the world, Dan, but I know that if you put a pencil made out of lead against a laminated sheet, not much is going to be accomplished." - Dr. TAT" I'm going to listen to Destiny's Child tonight and probably this week... each album every night, basically." - Panda Dan" I thought this game would be like such a confident W that I could go in there with any jersey and not have to worry about it. So I was like, you know what, we're going to go in there with a number 13 jersey." - Stat Boy"It was one of the toughest losses I've seen as an Eagles fan in my lifetime." - Panda DanSHOUTOUT TO OUR AMAZING FRIEND LILI! Go check her new blog, starting here: https://open.substack.com/pub/spacedoutsociology/p/go-birds?r=79rw05&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=webSend us Fan MailFollow us on x.com & Instagram -- @sethikepodEmail us -- [email protected]

What starts as an Eagles playoff preview immediately devolves into apologies about Taye Diggs, shaving routines, and the shocking revelation that Vic Fangio motivates his defense with actual meatballs. Between backup QB sacrifice rituals, animal-versus-people Super Bowl math, and an all-time meat-filled food tangent, the gang lands on one undeniable truth: if the Eagles are going to win it all, we MUST eat Vic’s meat. Key Topics Discussed00:33 –   Opening Mea Culpa & New Year Reset 04:20 –  College Football & Bowl Game Travel 06:30 –   Grooming, Fashion & The Color Yellow 12:00 –  Eagles Loss Breakdown: McKee, Patullo & Perspective 18:30 –   The People vs. Animals Playoff Theory 27:20 –   Defense Wins Championships 31:30 –   Vic Fangio’s Meatball Motivation System 43:00 –   Playoff Traditions, Hype Videos & Slogans 45:30 –   Health, Leadership & Legacy Eagles 52:00 –   49ers Preview & Fan Base Roast 58:30 –   Game Day Rituals, Meat Pies, & Prediction Wrap-UpStatistics & FactsJalix Hunt Defensive Stats6.5 sacks (team leader)3 interceptions (team leader)Current Super Bowl OddsSeahawks: +390Rams: +430Broncos: +650Eagles: +800Vic Fangio’s Meatball RatingBrandon Graham rates Fangio’s meatballs 7.5/10Memorable Quotes“I couldn’t sleep on New Year’s Eve thinking about how we got Taye Diggs wrong.”  - Dr. TAT“That defense is hungry—and apparently Italian.” - Panda Dan“My head exploded when they said we could get a second-round pick for him.” - Stat Boy“If someone says they’re making meatloaf, you say no thank you and leave.” - Panda Dan“A meatball is honest. It tells you exactly what it is.” - Dr. TAT “Baseball-sized meatballs. These are NFL players.” - Stat Boy“Seattle is fraudulent.” - Panda DanSend us Fan MailFollow us on x.com & Instagram -- @sethikepodEmail us -- [email protected]

The Eagles win in Buffalo, which should bring joy, peace, and playoff confidence—but instead sparks yelling, superstition, and a full investigation into the importance of long snappers. The defense is elite, the offense disappears on cue, Charley Hughlett may be a swamp-born terminator, weather is ranked via wed/bed/kill, and the Diggs family tree is legally avoided. A victory, a breakdown, and whatever this podcast has become.Key Topics Discussed00:33 –  Welcome Back, Turtle (The Basement Arc) 01:40 – Eagles vs. Bills: A Win That Felt Illegal02:30 –  Defense Carrying the Franchise 06:00 – The Disappearing Offense Problem08:00 –  Coaching, Adjustments & Andy Reid Flashbacks 12:20 –  Weather Takes a Dark Turn: Wed / Bed / Kill 18:00 –  Playoff Math, Seeding Chaos & Week 18 Decisions 30:00 –  The Charley Hughlett Conspiracy 38:00 –  Unsung Heroes: Jalyx Hunt 42:30 –  Red Zone Excellence, Everywhere Else Confusion 44:10 –  Diggs Talk (Reluctantly) 1:06:15 – Fan Mail!Statistics & FactsEagles December Record:15–1 in December over the last four seasonsRushing Efficiency with Cameron Latu:On field: ~5+ yards per carryOff field: ~2.6 yards per carryCharley Hughlett Record:7–0 in games where Hughlett is the long snapper4–5 in games without himNew Eagles Franchise Records:Dallas Goedert - 11 receiving TDs in the season, most by an Eagles TE in single seasonA.J. Brown - 4 consecutive 1,000+ yard receiving seasons, most by an Eagles WRMemorable Quotes“I yelled at my TV with such vitriol that I scared my children.” - Dr. TAT“I wasn’t gone. I was… regrouping.” (Said in a way that made everyone immediately more suspicious.) - Turtle“That gives me Andy Reid first-15-plays vibes.” - Stat Boy “I’m not saying it was Charley Hughlett… but I’m not saying it wasn’t Charley Hughlett.” - Panda Dan“We are not a Diggs podcast. We are a Jackson, Johnson, Jalen, Jalyx podcast.” - Dr. TAT“I’ve been thinking about this long and hard. I think I’m just going to start wearing more yellow.” - Stat BoySend us Fan MailFollow us on x.com & Instagram -- @sethikepodEmail us -- [email protected]

Festivus arrives early as the Set Hike! crew celebrates the Eagles clinching the NFC East by arguing about Pro Bowls, economics, Christmas movies, Midwest accents, and whether watching a game “hard enough” affects the outcome. Computer Scott returns for another Make-A-Wish–caliber appearance, Stat Boy deploys an irresponsible number of monitors, and Josh Johnson is officially declared one of the Three Wise Men of the NFC East. Somewhere in between fights, field goals, and Die Hard comparisons, the Eagles look like a defense-led playoff team — or possibly Home Alone with shoulder pads. Key Topics Discussed00:41 –  Festivus Special Kickoff 04:24 –  Eagles Clinch NFC East05:21 –  Playoff Seeding & Strategy 06:52 –  Pro Bowl Selections & Snubs 10:12 –  Game Breakdown & Party Viewing Chaos 12:20 –  Laissez-Faire Economics & Parenting 14:10 –  Host Disappearance & Role-Playing Segment 19:36 –  Josh Johnson “Three Wise Men” Theory 30:27 –  Eagles vs. Clarendons Fight 33:01 –  Defense-Led Identity & Injuries 34:07 –  Playoff Matchups & NFC Landscape 37:09 – Christmas Movie Metaphors for the Eagles46:44 – Midwest Culture, Accents & Christmas Geography Statistics & FactsThe Eagles are 10-5 and won the NFC East back-to-back for the first time since 2004 (20 years) Pro Bowl Eagles Named:Quinyon MitchellCooper DeJeanCam JurgensJalen CarterZack BraunJosh Johnson Appearances:2018 (Washington) – Division clinch2022 (49ers) – NFC Championship2025 (Washington) – Division clinch“Accuracy Disclaimer”: “10% of the facts on this podcast are true”Memorable Quotes“I’d rather go to the Pro Bowl than the Super Bowl.” - Computer Scott “I don’t think that’s how Christmas works.” - Panda Dan “We’re two-thirds through Die Hard right now.” - Dr. TAT “Every time we encounter a Josh Johnson, we get a gift.” - Dr. TAT"The Pro Bowl is kind of like who wants to have a vacation someplace and play some flag football" - Stat Boy  “This is my second Make-A-Wish this month.” - Computer Scott “There’s less great podcasting around the Cleveland Browns.” - Computer ScottSend us Fan MailFollow us on x.com & Instagram -- @sethikepodEmail us -- [email protected]

The Eagles absolutely erase the Raiders, and the Set Hike! crew celebrates by spiraling into a wide-ranging discussion that somehow connects fourth-down analytics, Tanner McKee trade value, and the unspoken rules of elevator behavior. Along the way, Dr. TAT, Panda Dan, and Stat Boy explore why elite quarterbacks hate losing more than they love winning, why joy can still be violent, and why anyone sitting crisscross applesauce on an elevator floor should never be trusted. It’s football analysis, life philosophy, and unhinged backup quarterback propaganda—all moving steadily upward. Key Topics Discussed00:47 – Inaugural Episode Confusion & Hanukkah Shoutouts03:00 – Happy Gilmore & Villain Rankings08:08 – Eagles vs. Raiders Game Recap11:10 – Stadium Fashion & Footwear Failures14:30 – Elevator Etiquette Deep Dive23:00 – Tanner McKee Appearance & Offensive Identity28:00 – Joy vs. Fear of Losing33:30 – “On to Cincinnati” & Clarendon Lore41:30 – NFC East Race, Injuries & Superstition49:30 – Tanner McKee Propaganda Hour56:30 – Life, Elevators & Eagles PhilosophyStatistics & FactsRaiders held to ~75 total yards Eagles need 1 win (or 1 Cowboys loss) to clinch NFC East Would be first back-to-back NFC East titles since ~2004 A.J. Brown shoe size: Men’s 11; Maxx Crosby shoe size: Men’s 15Biology, Life & Completely Serious Science:Skin cells regenerate every 2–4 weeksStomach lining regenerates every 3–5 daysRed blood cells regenerate every ~4 monthsLiver cells regenerate roughly every 1 yearFat cells regenerate every ~7–10 yearsBrain cells do not fully regenerateMemorable Quotes“It wasn’t a standing ovation. It was more of a standing observation.” - Panda Dan “Every backup quarterback is just a future draft pick waiting to happen.” - Stat Boy“If I saw someone sitting crisscross applesauce in an elevator, I would not enter that elevator.” - Panda Dan“Life is just a series of elevator rides.” - Dr. TATSend us Fan MailFollow us on x.com & Instagram -- @sethikepodEmail us -- [email protected]

This episode is an emotional roller coaster disguised as a football podcast, as the crew attempts to unpack Jalen Hurts’ never-before-seen “Turnover Centipede,” a three-stage catastrophe so strange it needed its own scientific classification. While diagnosing the Eagles’ offensive identity crisis and debating whether Kevin Patullo is actually Mad-Eye Moody in a visor, the guys also detour into a full breakdown of Andy Reid’s legendary butt-bump wisdom and the soul-restoring power of the “Positivity Rabbit.” Add in a spirited discussion on whether raiders can raid an eagle’s nest, Pete Carroll’s eternal gum-powered youth, and some light Harry Potter staff sorting, and you’ve got an episode that’s equal parts therapy session, sports analysis, and surreal fever dream — exactly what Eagles fans need right now. Key Topics Discussed00:43 - Episode intro & missing cast members02:00 - Eagles turmoil & QB chatter05:22 - The “Turnover Centipede” Breakdown20:58 - Naming the Turnover Taxonomy22:05 - Who’s really at fault?40:19 - Upcoming schedule & ex-Eagles QBs Rushmore43:16 - Shady McCoy demands Patullo fired45:00 - Harry Potter Sorting Hats (Eagles staff edition)1:00:17 - Raiders trivia & Pete Carroll facts1:07:05 - What IS a Raider?1:08:09 - Game preview: Raiders @ Eagles1:20:15 - Andy Reid’s Butt Wisdom1:21:16 - Predictions & wrap-upStatistics & FactsThe Hurts “Turnover Centipede”First time ever: A player committed two turnovers on the same play (Hurts INT ➝ fumble).Related reference: Will Levis had a “turnover-on-turnover” (INT ➝ forced fumble to get ball back). Pirates vs. RaidersPirate just goes around the sea, a Raider goes to another village and takes their stuff by force.Record Without Lane Johnson0–3 this season without Lane Johnson.35.7% win percentage historically without Lane.Pete CarrollOldest NFL coach in league history (74).Hurts vs. Geno Smith Comparison2025 Passing Yards:Hurts — 2,754 yards over 382 attemptsGeno Smith — 2,648 yards 397 attemptsMemorable Quotes “Kenny Pickett has a Super Bowl ring… probably on eBay somewhere. I’m hoping to buy it soon.” - Dr. TAT “Carson Wentz is our George Washington — a tall, red-haired, controversial leader.” - Dr. TAT“Just get all webs in there. Get nice and deep-like.” - Stat Boy“If you see us, come say hi. We like people.” - Panda Dan "“Don’t lose your butt this offseason.” - Andy Reid" - Stat BoySend us Fan MailFollow us on x.com & Instagram -- @sethikepodEmail us -- [email protected]

In this episode of Set Hike, the crew unravels a bizarre week in Eagles football, from the Black Friday meltdown to the rising legend of Tanner McKee and the alleged Kirk Herbstreit curse haunting the schedule. What begins as game analysis quickly spirals into McGurk’s sweater lore, Pokémon scouting reports, Full House family therapy analogies, and an existential debate about whether the team needs a schematic overhaul—or just an emotional group hug. Equal parts football breakdown and comedic chaos, this episode captures the rollercoaster psyche of modern Eagles fans.Key Topics Discussed00:41 - Opening Introductions & New Guest01:50 - Eagles’ Black Friday Loss Breakdown03:08 - The Kirk Herbstreit Curse30:09 - The Tanner McKee Intrusive Thought Hour35:32 - Is This a Full House Episode or The Wire?42:10 - Spotify Wrapped, K-pop & Demon Hunters 54:55 -  Chargers Preview + Betting Lines 63:19 - Mailbag & PredictionsStatistics & FactsEagles Playoff Probabilities93% chance to make the playoffs90% chance to win the division8% chance to earn the NFC byeTanner McKee:Career Passer Rating 117.2 after two starts (Pro Bowl level threshold = 100; max = 158.3)Speaks PortugueseMember of LDS ChurchStanford backgroundMay or may not be the chosen oneAl Michaels vs. Kirk Herbstreit Emmy Count:Al Michaels (age 81) has 7 Emmys.Herbstreit (age 56) has 5 Emmys and is “closing in.” Used to fuel the “Herbstreit is an ageless demon” running joke.Memorable Quotes“Nobody cares about your Thanksgiving, Dan.” — Dr. TAT (brutal, unprovoked) “I'd say we kick him to the curb street.” — Stat Boy (on firing Kirk Herbstreit from existence) “What does this offense look like if I have the Mormon Missile at launch?” — Dr. TAT (the McKee temptation begins) “We need that Full House hug or we’re turning into The Wire.” — Dr. TAT (on the team’s emotional state) “StatBoy, you beautiful soul, if I could kiss you right now, I would.” — Dr. TAT (after Mekhi Becton update)“He’s the Rob Lowe of sports.” — Dan (quickly corrected with great offense) “If Sirianni turns his hat around, it’s on.” — McGurk (Ash Ketchum rules of football) “Are the Browns just a Dugtrio?” — McGurk (Pokémon scouting report) Send us Fan MailFollow us on x.com & Instagram -- @sethikepodEmail us -- [email protected]

In this Thanksgiving-week episode, the crew breaks down the Eagles’ brutal loss to Dallas, debates what’s really wrong with the offense, and spirals beautifully into chaos involving weather patterns, cartoon bears, biomechanics, and celestial bodies. Along the way, Stat Boy delivers his most unhinged “statistics” yet, Turtle derails the show via Jellystone Park, and a mystery listener from Boardman, Oregon becomes a show legend. Despite the loss, the gang finds reasons for optimism as they look ahead to Bears–Eagles and discuss how to fix the offensive identity.Key Topics Discussed00:46 — Episode kickoff & Sunday meltdown therapy02:16 — Eagles’ collapse vs Dallas03:33 — Injury bug & “Bullet Bill Sidney Brown”12:59 — Weather tangent + Dan’s secret weatherman aspirations15:43 — Hurricanes, tides, and a meteorology deep dive17:26 — Cowboy vs Eagle: A biological death match23:18 — Season perspective: the Green Bay–Detroit–Dallas gauntlet47:02 — Biomechanics, surgeries, and why Jim hates orthopedic medicine48:24 — Fixing the Eagles offense49:22 — “Let Hurts rip it” / conservative QB discourse51:05 — Mekhi Becton, podcast godfather & fan-ride fantasy52:10 — The Great Bear Debate61:33 — Chicago Bears preview + Pickens talk62:45 — Gambling preview76:05 — Stat Boy’s Planet Rankings & Weather ClassicsStatistics & FactsEagles committed 14 penalties verse Cowboys; Cowboys committed 8 for 69 yards (“Nice”).Snow Bowl 2013: LeSean McCoy rushed for 217 yards. Pickle Juice Game (2000): Field temperature reached 109°F. Beyond Earth, the “most livable” options are:MarsA Jupiter moonTwo Saturn moonsMemorable Quotes“Surgeons have ruined the offensive line of the Philadelphia Eagles.”  - Dr. TAT“Yeah, we’re hanging in there, Jim.” (said like a man who is definitely not hanging in.) - Panda Dan“Pick a bear.” (After giving up entirely on the tangent.) - Turtle“Eric Matthews married a moose — that’s the fact.”  - Stat Boy“I’m one of the bots that listens to your show.” - Computer ScottFollow us on x.com -- @sethikepodEmail us -- [email protected] us Fan MailFollow us on x.com & Instagram -- @sethikepodEmail us -- [email protected]

In this lively and wildly entertaining episode of Set Hike!, the crew breaks down the Eagles’ gritty win over the Lions, fueled by a dominant defensive performance and some questionable offensive decisions. Between deep football analysis, absurd tangents about saints, Johnson size comparisons, French cavalry injuries, and the ongoing epidemic of NFL-spitting incidents, this episode blends sharp sports insight with full-blown comedy chaos.With Cowboys week approaching, the guys debate matchups, prediction models, and—most importantly—cadences, bottled water caps, and Australian meat pies.Key Topics Discussed00:42 – Show Intro & Crew Banter01:49 – Lions Game Recap05:00 – Panda Dan’s Game Day Rituals07:44 – Being an Opposing Fan at the Linc09:29 – Defensive Masterclass Discussion15:15 – Process vs. Results Debate17:50 – Injury Talk: Lane Johnson & Nakobe Dean21:25– The Johnson-to-Johnson Breakdown24:17]– Food at the Linc27:20 – Assessing the Eagles Defense30:55 – Cowboys Week Preview31:21 – NFL Spitting Epidemic38:59 – Dak Prescott’s Cadence Rant45:46 – Cowboys–Eagles PredictionsStatistics & FactsLions averaged 31 points per game entering the Eagles matchup: Eagles held them to 9.Lions fan percentage at the Linc: ~6–7% according to Dan.Eagles defense last two games: 2 touchdowns allowed on 22 possessions.Turnover differential insight: If a team is –2 or –3, win probability drops dramaticallyLane Johnson impact: Eagles record without Lane: 15–23.Cowboys offense ranking: 3rd in the NFL this season.Hurts record at AT&T Stadium: 1–3, per Stat Boy.Memorable Quotes“The Lions averaged 31 points going into the game. They scored nine. That’s less than 31.” - Dr. TAT“There’s a lot of hugging sometimes… but yeah, it’s a family-like atmosphere.” - Panda Dan“I always tell my son: never be the second spitter.” - Dr. TAT“You hike the ball, but you hut to get the hike.” - Dr. TAT“Winning is the only thing that matters.” - Panda Dan“That Johnson is one inch and one pound smaller.” - Stat Boy“Every time I’ve gone to an Eagles-Giants game, the Giants have lost pretty good.” - TurtleFollow us on x.com -- @sethikepodEmail us -- [email protected] us Fan MailFollow us on x.com & Instagram -- @sethikepodEmail us -- [email protected]

The Birds won ugly, A.J. Brown is subtweeting again, and Kevin Patullo might be hiding in a Scooby-Doo hallway somewhere. Jim, Dan, Stat Boy, and Turtle dive into the Monday night grinder against Green Bay, celebrate the arrival of another elite Jalen, and try (unsuccessfully) to stay on topic.From roasting the Giants to debating fullback philosophy to a heated argument about pennies, this episode has everything you didn’t know you needed from a football podcast.Key Topics Discussed00:43 – Intro & Turtle’s Chaotic Entrance01:44 – Reaction to Monday Night Eagles vs. Packers02:21 – Jalen Phillips & Pass Rush Talk03:36 – The “Best Jalen Team” Debate04:40 – Linebacker Usage & The J-Name Theory07:38 – Lions Preview08:16 – The Fantasy Genius Weighs In32:35 – Fullback Talk & Offensive Scheme Nerd-Out34:09 – Offensive Line Concerns42:07 – A.J. Brown & Locker Room Dynamics43:06 – Dan Campbell Love Fest71:30 – U.S. Mint Deep Dive & Penny Politics73:32 – Closing ThanksStatistics & FactsEagles vs. Packers final score: 10–7 — described as a defensive battle. Texans have the most Jalens in the NFL: 5 total — only one is a starter. Stat Boy estimates ~30 Jalens league-wide — used as part of the “J-name advantage” theory. It costs ~4x as much to manufacture a penny as the penny’s worth — part of a joke about mint economics. Four official U.S. Mints: Philadelphia, Denver, San Francisco, West Point — Stat Boy correction.Memorable Quotes“Stats and feelings are two different things. Keep those feelings aside.” - Dr. TAT“The most successful football players have the first letter in their name as J.” - Dr. TAT“Jalen Carter is our best defensive player, and it’s exciting.” - Panda Dan“The Houston Texans have five Jalens.” (Spoken with the authority of a man who fact-checks for fun.) - Stat Boy“Dan Campbell should be on the Supreme Court of the NFL.” - Dr. TAT“We all know he wants to bite someone’s kneecap off — and I can only applaud that.” - Dr. TAT“We might win a second or third game this year.” (Said with genuine hope.) - TurtleFollow us on x.com -- @sethikepodEmail us -- [email protected] us Fan MailFollow us on x.com & Instagram -- @sethikepodEmail us -- [email protected]

In the debut episode of The Set Hike Podcast, hosts Dr. Jim “TAT”, Panda Dan, and Stat Boy Roman kick things off with lively banter about the Philadelphia Eagles’ 2025 season, reflecting on the team’s golden era, fan superstitions, and upcoming matchups. The trio blend humor, nostalgia, and sharp football insight—touching on everything from Eagles history and game predictions to Black Friday chaos, Uber stats, and the mysterious powers of cologne.Key Topics Discussed00:40 - Show Introduction02:34 - Origins of the Show04:00 - Eagles Through the Years07:05 - The Philly Way of Winning12:00 - Eagles Current Season Outlook14:50 - Black Friday & Macy’s Tangent19:00 - Bears Matchup Predictions26:00 - Ride-Sharing Deep Dive28:00 - Dan’s Game-Day Rituals33:00 - Eagles Jerseys & Superstitions38:00 - Jalen Hurts & Disney Debate42:00 - Brandon Graham’s Return45:50 - Lane Johnson’s Greatness48:10 - A.J. Brown’s Drama56:30 - The Genie Scenario1:01:00 - Trade Deadline RecapStatistics & FactsEagles Record: 6–2 heading into Week 10 (Nov. 6, 2025).Black Friday Fatalities: 17 deaths since 2006 related to shopping incidents.Macy’s Stores: 455 U.S. locations; 680 total worldwide.Uber Stats: 64 billion rides and deliveries since 2010.Lane Johnson Honors: 2× First-Team All-Pro, 3× Second-Team All-Pro.A.J. Brown 2023 Streak: 6 consecutive games with 125+ receiving yards.Eagles Projected Record: Hosts predict between 13–4 and 14–3 finish. Memorable Quotes“When we win a championship, we get hurt the way we want to get hurt. That’s the Philly way.” — Dr. TAT“You gotta wear cotton underwear. Disaster territory if you don’t.” — Panda Dan“I forgot the cologne for the Broncos game… and that was a ridiculous loss.” — Panda Dan“If I’m not here, you guys can just run amok and say whatever.” — Stat Boy“Black Friday was a great American pastime—trampling another person to get an HDTV 30% off.” — Dr. TAT“I think Jalen Hurts hates Disney.” — Dr. TAT“I may or may not have a son. He may or may not exist. Either way, he played well.” — Dr. TAT“AJ Brown wants to be the best wide receiver in the league—and he feels trapped because they’re still winning.” — Dr. TAT“If you gave AJ a genie, he’d pick 2,000 yards over a Super Bowl ring.” — Stat Boy“Mekhi Becton or not—you’ve got to think this team’s a contender.” — Dr. TATFollow us on x.com -- @sethikepodEmail us -- [email protected] us Fan MailFollow us on x.com & Instagram -- @sethikepodEmail us -- [email protected]