Catchin' Phils: A Phillies Podcast

Josh Liddick and Austin Myers
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A weekly Philadelphia Phillies podcast hosted by Josh Liddick and Austin Myers.

  1. 1d ago

    #40 | Bohm Went Boom in Twin Cities Sweep

    The Phillies are rolling — and for the first time in a while, it feels like the pieces are starting to come together.  After a frustrating stretch that left plenty of questions surrounding this team, the Phillies responded in a big way with a sweep of the Minnesota Twins on the road. Josh Liddick and Austin Myers break down what made this weekend so encouraging, from an offense that finally saw contributions throughout the lineup to a pitching staff that continues to give the Phillies a chance every night. With the postseason chase heating up and the Phillies back in the thick of the Wild Card race, is this the beginning of a late-season turnaround? Josh and Austin dive into Alec Bohm’s monster weekend, Bryson Stott’s continued resurgence, and Jesus Luzardo’s emergence as one of the hottest pitchers in baseball. The guys also discuss Andrew Painter’s encouraging stretch despite another rocky first inning and whether his electric stuff could make him a weapon down the stretch. Plus, a look at the potential impact Luis Arraez can have on the Phillies’ young hitters, the rise of top prospect Francisco Renteria, the latest buzz surrounding Alex Cora and the Phillies’ managerial future, and a huge week ahead at Citizens Bank Park against the Marlins and Cardinals. The postseason push is officially heating up. Can the Phillies keep the momentum going? Follow and leave a five-star review for Catchin’ Phils: A Phillies Podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠iHeartRadio⁠⁠⁠⁠, and subscribe to Josh Liddick (⁠⁠⁠⁠Red Pinstripe Press⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Austin Myers (⁠⁠⁠⁠Phillies Perspective⁠⁠⁠⁠) on Substack to get their latest work straight to your inbox.  Follow Catchin’ Phils on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter/X for more content. Episode timestamps:  00:00 — The Phillies Are Finding Their Footing 03:35 — A Sweep in the Twin Cities 09:23 — Jesús Luzardo Is Pitching Like an Ace 13:23 — Is Luis Arraez Changing the Phillies' Hitters? 17:00 — Andrew Painter Survives a Rough Start 23:24 — Alec Bohm’s Monster Weekend 28:48 — Bohm & Stott Are Changing the Offense 37:49 — Is Luzardo a Cy Young Contender? 43:19 — Meet the Phillies’ Next Top Prospect 51:00 — Will Alex Cora be the Phillies’ Next Manager? 57:08 — A Huge Week Against the Marlins 1:00:44 — Wrapping Up & Looking Ahead

  2. 4d ago

    #39 | Schwarber, Nola Shine in Phillies’ “Field of Dreams” Win

    The Phillies endured a frustrating (and hot) midweek series loss to the St. Louis Cardinals before quickly traveling to Dyersville, Iowa for the MLB Field of Dreams game on Thursday night.  The dominant 7-1 win over the Minnesota Twins cast a more favorable light on a team that has lost six of eight series since the All-Star break.  Josh Liddick and Austin Myers break down a temperamental week of Phillies baseball, including one of Andrew Painter’s best outings of the season, Zack Wheeler’s continued struggles, and a star-filled offense that has struggled to consistently produce. The guys also discuss Kyle Schwarber’s recent power surge, including two home runs into the corn at the Field of Dreams; in addition to Aaron Nola’s encouraging run of late and whether the veteran right-hander is starting to look like himself again.  With just 41 games remaining and the Phillies on the edge of a playoff bid, Josh and Austin look ahead to the remainder of the weekend series in Minnesota and talk about what the Phillies need to accomplish down the stretch to qualify for an October run. Follow and leave a five-star review for Catchin’ Phils: A Phillies Podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠iHeartRadio⁠⁠⁠⁠, and subscribe to Josh Liddick (⁠⁠⁠⁠Red Pinstripe Press⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Austin Myers (⁠⁠⁠⁠Phillies Perspective⁠⁠⁠⁠) on Substack to get their latest work straight to your inbox.  Follow Catchin’ Phils on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter/X for more content. Episode timestamps:  00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Phillies' Recent Performance 00:58 Field of Dreams Game: A Historic Night for the Phillies 14:04 Frustrations from the Series Against the Cardinals 24:15 Looking Ahead: The Importance of Upcoming Games 28:53 Conspiracy Theories and Sports Beliefs 35:48 Kyle Schwarber's Home Run Chase 44:02 Aaron Nola's Comeback Performance 56:33 Phillies' Playoff Push and Series Strategy

  3. Aug 11

    #38 | No Rest for the Weary, Phillies Running on Empty

    The Phillies barely survived a brutal weekend at home against the Blue Jays, but there are plenty of reasons for concern. Josh Liddick and Austin Myers break down the Phillies’ frustrating series, from missed opportunities with runners in scoring position and an overworked bullpen to some questionable decisions from Don Mattingly. With the Wild Card race tightening, the Phillies are officially in a fight just to make the postseason. The guys also discuss Chase Utley’s emotional Wall of Fame induction and the growing pressure on the current Phillies core to deliver the franchise’s first championship in 18 years. Plus, Bryson Stott is emerging as one of the team’s most important players, Jesús Luzardo continues to dominate, Aaron Nola reaches 2,000 career strikeouts, and the bullpen situation gets even more concerning. Can the Phillies turn things around before it’s too late? Josh and Austin break it all down ahead of a massive series against the Cardinals and Thursday’s Field of Dreams matchup with the Twins. Follow and leave a five-star review for Catchin’ Phils: A Phillies Podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠iHeartRadio⁠⁠⁠⁠, and subscribe to Josh Liddick (⁠⁠⁠⁠Red Pinstripe Press⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Austin Myers (⁠⁠⁠⁠Phillies Perspective⁠⁠⁠⁠) on Substack to get their latest work straight to your inbox. Follow Catchin’ Phils on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter/X for more content. Episode timestamps:  00:00 — Phillies Survive a Brutal Weekend 03:20 — Are the Phillies Actually in Trouble? 10:10 — Don Mattingly Under the Microscope 18:40 — Bryson Stott Is Breaking Out 26:45 — Jesús Luzardo Is Pitching Like an Ace 30:00 — The Bullpen Is Running on Empty 34:10 — When Will We See Alex McFarlane? 37:10 — Aaron Nola Hits 2,000 Strikeouts 41:00 — Chase Utley’s Wall of Fame Legacy 43:55 — What’s Next for the Phillies? 45:00 — Can the Offense Finally Wake Up?

  4. Aug 6

    #37 | Luis Arraez Has Arrived!

    It's a new-look Phillies club as Josh Liddick and Austin Myers break down Luis Arraez's impressive debut in red pinstripes, what his elite contact bat brings to a lineup built on power, and whether his arrival finally gives the Phillies the offensive balance they've been missing. The guys also discuss Kyle Schwarber's prolonged slump, Aaron Nola's continued home run issues, Andrew Painter's role in the rotation, the revamped defensive alignment, and the additions of Brooks Raley and Caleb Kilian to the pitching staff. Plus, Josh and Austin preview Alumni Weekend at Citizens Bank Park, Chase Utley's Wall of Fame induction, and finally meeting in person for the first time after co-hosting Catchin' Phils from hundreds of miles apart. Follow and leave a five-star review for Catchin’ Phils: A Phillies Podcast on ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠iHeartRadio⁠⁠⁠, and subscribe to Josh Liddick (⁠⁠⁠Red Pinstripe Press⁠⁠⁠) and Austin Myers (⁠⁠⁠Phillies Perspective⁠⁠⁠) on Substack to get their latest work straight to your inbox.

  5. Aug 4

    #36 | Trade Deadline Live! Reacting to the Phillies’ Moves

    The Phillies’ 2026 MLB Trade Deadline has come and gone, and Josh Liddick and Austin Myers are breaking down every major move — including the additions of Luis Arraez, Brooks Raley and Caleb Killian. The Phillies made a pair of notable trades to bolster their roster, but did Dave Dombrowski and the front office do enough to make Philadelphia a true World Series contender? Josh and Austin start with the Phillies’ biggest addition: Luis Arraez. How will Philadelphia fit the three-time batting champion into its defensive alignment, and where should Arraez hit in the lineup? The guys also examine what his elite contact skills could bring to an offense that has needed more consistency. The Phillies also added bullpen help in Brooks Raley, while Caleb Killian provides another intriguing pitching option. What do the newest additions mean for a Phillies bullpen that has been one of the team’s biggest areas of need? From there, Josh and Austin react to the biggest moves from around MLB Trade Deadline day, including the winners, losers and surprises that emerged as contenders scrambled to improve their rosters. But one question remains: Why didn’t the Phillies add a starting pitcher? The guys discuss the starting-pitching targets Philadelphia could have pursued, whether the rotation is good enough for October and the biggest remaining concerns on the roster. Finally, Josh and Austin give their Phillies Trade Deadline grades, react to a buzzer-beating minor-league move and look ahead to Philadelphia’s upcoming series against the Washington Nationals. Follow and leave a five-star review for Catchin’ Phils: A Phillies Podcast on ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠iHeartRadio⁠⁠⁠, and subscribe to Josh Liddick (⁠⁠⁠Red Pinstripe Press⁠⁠⁠) and Austin Myers (⁠⁠⁠Phillies Perspective⁠⁠⁠) on Substack to get their latest work straight to your inbox. The podcast is also streaming weekly on the Catchin' Phils ⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠. Episode timestamps:  0:00 — Live Trade Deadline Special: Phillies on the Clock 2:36 — Phillies Land Luis Arraez 9:48 — Bullpen Help: Brooks Raley and Caleb Killian 13:41 — Around MLB: Deadline Winners, Losers, and Surprises 20:23 — Cubs, Contenders, and the Phillies’ Remaining Needs 29:00 — Final-Minute Deals and Missed Starting-Pitcher Targets 32:18 — Did the Phillies Do Enough? 38:47 — Grading the Phillies’ Trade Deadline 43:22 — Buzzer-Beater Minor-League Move 47:40 — Final Recap and Looking Ahead to the Nationals Series

  6. Jul 31

    #35 | Meltdown in Miami: What’s Next For The Phillies?

    It feels like the Phillies hit rock bottom in Miami, getting swept by the Marlins in three brutal and completely different ways. Now, with the Trade Deadline just days away, the pressure is mounting. Josh is joined by Cory Nidoh (@cory_nidoh on X) of Philadelphia Sports Network and Metro Philly to break down the disastrous series, the Phillies' defensive and fundamental issues amid Trea Turner's ongoing struggles at shortstop. Josh and Cory also dive into Bryce Harper's public plea for the Phillies to add both an arm and a bat, the tension surrounding Harper, Don Mattingly and the front office, and whether this current Phillies core is actually built to win another World Series or is it time to blow it up? Plus, it's Trade Deadline talk: Which prospects are truly untouchable? Could Gage Wood or Ramon Marquez be moved? What about Francisco Renteria and Andrew Painter? And which realistic targets could actually make a difference, from Luis Arraez and Jake McCarthy to Daulton Varsho and more? Finally, the guys preview a pivotal weekend series against the Baltimore Orioles and ask the biggest question of all: What happens if the Phillies get swept at Camden Yards? Could they be sellers come Monday at 6 p.m? The Trade Deadline is almost here—and the Phillies have some serious decisions to make. Follow and leave a five-star review for Catchin’ Phils: A Phillies Podcast on ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠iHeartRadio⁠⁠⁠, and subscribe to Josh Liddick (⁠⁠⁠Red Pinstripe Press⁠⁠⁠) and Austin Myers (⁠⁠⁠Phillies Perspective⁠⁠⁠) on Substack to get their latest work straight to your inbox. The podcast is also streaming weekly on the Catchin' Phils ⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠. Episode timestamps:  00:00 — Intro & Cory Nidoh joins the pod 01:46 — Is the Marlins series rock bottom for the Phillies? 05:26 — Breaking down the Phillies' brutal series opener 08:58 — Trea Turner's defensive struggles reach a new level 11:36 — The Phillies' bigger defensive & fundamental problems 16:56 — Can anyone actually fix this Phillies team? 17:41 — Bryce Harper says the Phillies need an arm AND a bat 19:57 — Harper vs. Mattingly: A messy situation 24:03 — Could Harper really ask for a trade? 27:33 — Is this the final push for the Phillies' championship window? 30:45 — Trade deadline: Who can the Phillies realistically move? 34:33 — Which Phillies prospects are truly untouchable? 37:13 — Francisco Renteria could be the future face of the franchise 39:34 — Trade targets: Daniel Lynch, Daulton Varsho & Jake McCarthy 41:15 — Why Luis Arraez could be the perfect Phillies addition 45:17 — What do the Phillies need most at the trade deadline? 48:00 — Phillies-Orioles series preview 50:30 — A must-win series for both teams 52:30 — What if the Phillies are sellers by Monday? 54:38 — Final thoughts & looking ahead to the trade deadline

  7. Jul 28

    #34 | Ranking Potential Phillies Trade Targets

    The trade deadline is a week away, and the Phillies have some serious decisions to make. After dropping two of three to the Yankees and falling to 3-6 since the All-Star break, Josh Liddick and Austin Myers break down the latest struggles, Jesús Luzardo's continued dominance, Bryson Stott's big weekend, and why the Phillies need to find more consistency as they head into the stretch run. Then, it's time to go shopping. What are the Phillies' biggest needs? How aggressive should they be before the deadline? And how much should they be willing to give up to make a run at another World Series? Are there players that could help solidify the rotation? Would the Phillies ever have a shot at someone like Mike Trout? How about Byron Buxton? Josh and Austin answer some of these questions and each unveil their Top 5 trade targets for the Phillies, discuss the future of the farm system, and debate just how much the team should be willing to sacrifice to maximize its championship window. The deadline is almost here. Are the Phillies ready to go all-in? Follow and leave a five-star review for Catchin’ Phils: A Phillies Podcast on ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠iHeartRadio⁠⁠⁠, and subscribe to Josh Liddick (⁠⁠⁠Red Pinstripe Press⁠⁠⁠) and Austin Myers (⁠⁠⁠Phillies Perspective⁠⁠⁠) on Substack to get their latest work straight to your inbox. The podcast is also streaming weekly on the Catchin' Phils ⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠. Episode timestamps:  00:00 – Phillies Drop Two of Three to the Yankees 04:48 – The Offense Finally Breaks Out 07:44 – Bryson Stott's Big Weekend 10:05 – What Do the Phillies Need at the Trade Deadline? 13:43 – How Aggressive Should the Phillies Be? 19:16 – How Much Should the Phillies Give Up? 23:21 – Josh & Austin Reveal Their Top 5 Trade Targets 30:53 – Breaking Down the Phillies' Biggest Needs 39:42 – The Top Trade Targets 53:54 – The No. 1 Targets & Final Trade Deadline Debate 01:02:03 – Honorable Mentions & Blockbuster Possibilities 01:07:18 – Closing thoughts

  8. Jul 24

    🚨 EMERGENCY POD: LEBRON IS A SIXER!!! 👑 🚨

    Josh Liddick and Austin Myers take their Phillies-colored glasses off for a half hour to react to the news that LeBron James has signed a two-year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers! The guys reflect and discuss what is without a doubt one of–if not the greatest signings in Philly sports history. They talk about what it means for the Sixers as a franchise and the city as a whole as one of the greatest athletes of all time has inked a deal to take his talents to the City of Brotherly Love. Follow and leave a five-star review for Catchin’ Phils: A Phillies Podcast on ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠iHeartRadio⁠⁠⁠, and subscribe to Josh Liddick (⁠⁠⁠Red Pinstripe Press⁠⁠⁠) and Austin Myers (⁠⁠⁠Phillies Perspective⁠⁠⁠) on Substack to get their latest work straight to your inbox. The podcast is also streaming weekly on the Catchin' Phils ⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠. Episode timestamps: 00:00 — Breaking News: LeBron to the Sixers! 00:29 — Why this move changes Philadelphia sports 01:20 — Immediate reactions and first emotions 02:09 — Why it feels like Bryce Harper-level excitement 04:01 — Whose team is this now? 05:18 — What LeBron brings on and off the court 06:40 — Championship talk heats up 08:40 — Bigger than the Bryce Harper signing? 11:26 — The pay cut and what it says about winning 12:21 — LeBron’s own words make it real 14:36 — Why the East now looks winnable 16:32 — What this means for Philadelphia as a city 18:21 — Why LeBron chose this roster 20:12 — Philadelphia’s superstar sports culture 22:05 — The “trust the process” therapy session 25:18 — Projected starting five and title expectations 27:15 — Why this could be the final great chapter 29:04 — Closing thoughts

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