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Aug 5, 2026
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478: The Loneliest Ring of Honor

0:25 — Chris Horwedel and Matt Crone open with the MLB trade deadline, Philadelphia’s additions of Luis Arraez and bullpen help, the Dodgers acquiring Tarik Skubal and concerns about a possible future baseball lockout. 2:32 — The Phillies’ post-deadline lineup takes center stage, including possible defensive changes involving Bryson Stott, Trea Turner, Alec Bohm and Bryce Harper, plus questions…

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0:25 — Chris Horwedel and Matt Crone open with the MLB trade deadline, Philadelphia’s additions of Luis Arraez and bullpen help, the Dodgers acquiring Tarik Skubal and concerns about a possible future baseball lockout. 2:32 — The Phillies’ post-deadline lineup takes center stage, including possible defensive changes involving Bryson Stott, Trea Turner, Alec Bohm and Bryce Harper, plus questions about where Arraez fits. 5:12 — NFL contract and quarterback talk covers Zay Flowers’ Ravens extension, Minnesota’s decision to move on from Sam Darnold and Daniel Jones, the J.J. McCarthy–Kyler Murray situation and the Vikings’ handling of Justin Jefferson. 9:16 — The hosts discuss Eagles training-camp concerns, Cooper DeJean’s NFL Top 100 ranking, Reed Blankenship’s departure and Philadelphia players changing jersey numbers, including Jihaad Campbell and Makai Lemon. 13:09 — A trip to the Philadelphia Union’s stadium leads to a deep dive into the club’s unusually small Ring of Honor and the career of its lone member, Sébastien Le Toux. 18:29 — Chris quizzes Matt on the NFL teams with the most retired numbers before they debate modern jersey-number rules, the Bears and Giants, Abdul Carter and traditional positional numbers. 20:27 — The number discussion expands to notable No. 52s, Eagles players who wore it, Ray Lewis, Patrick Willis and Matt’s own high-school football numbers. 24:01 — Chris recounts his extremely brief high-school football career. The hosts then revisit their youth basketball and summer-league teams, coaching decisions, injuries and playing alongside athletes far above the local competition. 30:06 — Phillies-Nationals preview: Jesús Luzardo’s matchup, Philadelphia’s latest lineup, CJ Abrams becoming an unexpected favorite in Matt’s household and the World Series market from oddsmakers. 34:52 — Chris and Matt compare Uber passenger ratings, discuss why drivers may score riders poorly and share stories about sleeping during rides, unusual conversations and choosing premium cars. 40:22 — The rideshare conversation shifts to Lyft, Uber Eats, bad-weather tipping, delivery etiquette and Chris offering extra food to drivers. 43:24 — Wyndham Championship preview: Cameron Young, Jackson Koivun, Hideki Matsuyama, Ben Griffin and the tournament market from oddsmakers. The hosts also revisit Brad Dalke’s PGA Tour appearance and explain the enormous gap between professional and recreational athletes through golf and basketball stories. 46:44 — Seamus Power enters the Wyndham Championship discussion before Chris and Matt close the episode.

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