Hittin' Season: A Philadelphia Phillies podcast

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A podcast for fans of the Philadelphia Phillies.

1 DAY AGO

Andrew Painter Struggles, but the Phillies Take a Series

Some of their most comfortable starting pitching of the season led to the Phillies taking a series from the A's—even if Andrew Painter couldn't get them to stop smashing his fastball in the finale. Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher talk about the series and what to expect this weekend against the Rockies.

50 min
3 DAYS AGO

The Phillies' Hot Streak Continues Against the A's!

Don Mattingly's magical ride as Phillies manager continued as the team returned to Philadelphia for a three-game series against the Athletics, winning the first two games and earning their third straight series win since firing Rob Thomson. On Episode 1074 of Hittin' Season, host John Stolnis of The Good Phight discusses outstanding outings from Zack Wheeler and Cristopher Sanchez, heroics by Bryce Harper, Bryson Stott, Brandon Marsh and Edmundo Sosa, and a challenge from Harper to Mattingly about playing time for his teammate.

32 min
5 DAYS AGO

Mattingly Magic Continues in Miami

The Phillies are 6-1 under new manager Don Mattingly after winning three of four games against the Marlins in Miami over the weekend. On Episode 1073 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher break down some terrific starting pitching performances, a big weekend from Bryson Stott and Bryce Harper, and why the Phillies would be nuts to trade for Mike Trout. Yes, we're having this conversation again, apparently.

51 min
1 MAY

Phillies Sweep the Giants Before Four with the Fish

The Don Mattingly Era got off with a bang as the Phillies wiped out the Giants at Citizens Bank Park this week, including two walk-off wins and a doubleheader sweep! Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher talk about the big moments of that series, and then Ely Sussman of Fish on First comes by to give a little insight into the Phillies' weekend opponent, the Miami Marlins.

53 min
30 APR

Mike Schmidt Talks Phillies Struggles', Firing Managers, and Melanoma Safety

Phillies legend and Hall of Fame third baseman Mike Schmidt joins host John Stolnis on this edition of Hittin' Season, discussing the Phillies' slow start to the season and what it means to the players in the clubhouse when a manager is fired in-season. Also, Mike shares his thoughts on whether he would have liked to play in an era when six teams, not two, make the playoffs from each league, and how he sees the labor situation in MLB shaking out this off-season. Also, the Don Mattingly era is officially underway. Can he right the ship?

32 min
28 APR

Phillies Fire Rob Thomson EMERGENCY POD

After a 9-19 start, the Phillies have fired their manager, Rob Thomson. Hosts John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher react to the news many had anticipated, their reported failure to hire Alex Cora to replace him, and how Don Mattingly can help the team try to claw their way back from a disastrous first month.

36 min
27 APR

Rob Thomson Hug Watch Has Begun

After another series loss in Atlanta, the Phillies entered their off-day Monday with serious questions about the future of their coaching staff and their manager, Rob Thomson. Will Dave Dombrowski make major changes after a disastrous week against the Cubs and Braves? And does the Red Sox' firing of Alex Cora increase the odds of Thomson being let go? Hosts John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher discuss on an all new Hittin' Season, powered by WHYY.

54 min
24 APR

Which Big Phillies Problem Do You Want to Discuss First?

Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher look back at the Phillies' current nine-game losing streak, an increasingly and historically awful start to the 2026 season. From unique pitching statistics to endless offensive plummets, there's not much going right for the Phillies so far.

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30/09/2019

AF Jim

The last few podcasts I’ve listened to have been difficult to listen to. Honestly I turned them off because they were so negative. It was depressing me.
A brilliant Phillies podcast

13/02/2019

Matt Jedruch

John, Liz and Justin do a fantastic all round job in terms of analysis, insight and, above all, entertainment. It has been great in terms of giving me a baseball fix during the off-season and has made me immensely excited for it to all begin again (to the extent that I’m considering coming over from England to watch the Phillies for the first time in about 6 years). Keep up the great work. Matt Jedruch
An essential part of my week

18/12/2018

OisinML

Meant to put this up ages ago. I’m a long standing Irish Phillies fan who currently lives in the U.K. but my own life got busy and tricky about the time the Phils went in the toilet and I lost touch. This year was my second year trying to reconnect and I can truthfully say that without all three podcasts, I would not have really felt and enjoyed the highs and lows of the season as much. Back in the day I read a lot of blogs, but in a lot of ways I prefer the podcast format in general and these in particular because of the talk. Liz, John and Justin bring a broad knowledge and great passion to some great chat. It feels like I’m sitting in Philly listening to three sound folk celebrating and cursing the Phils. It’s an essential part of how I enjoy the Phillies now, and I couldn’t recommend it enough.
Best Phillies Pod

29/11/2018

RolySavage

From over herein sunny Manchester, UK, I don’t listen to dirty inning or continued success but love the other two shows. Best Phillies Pod by a country mile.