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. 8h ago

    #28 | Phillies Have Five All-Stars... But Where's Wheeler?

    With the Midsummer Classic coming to Philadelphia next week, the Phillies will have five All-Stars keeping Citizens Bank Park warm after tying for the most selections in Major League Baseball. Josh and Austin break down what made Brandon Marsh's first career All-Star selection so special, why Bryce Harper's unique "Legend Pick" adds another storyline to the week, and how Kyle Schwarber, Cristopher Sánchez, and Jhoan Durán earned their spots among baseball's best.  Plus, the guys discuss Zack Wheeler's glaring omission, why Sánchez could be in line to start the All-Star Game in front of the home crowd, and what this historic group says about the Phillies' roster from top to bottom. Then, it's a look ahead to Monday night's Home Run Derby. Will Kyle Schwarber put on a power display in front of the Philly faithful? Could Bryce Harper make one more Derby appearance in the ballpark he calls home? Josh and Austin explore all the possibilities. 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. 0:00 — USA vs. Belgium and World Cup talk 3:18 — Phillies vs. Royals recap 6:57 — Zack Wheeler’s All-Star snub 21:57 — Brandon Marsh’s breakout season 26:07 — Schwarber and Harper’s All-Star recognition 28:34 — Cristopher Sánchez likely to start the All-Star Game 31:13 — Jhoan Duran’s first All-Star appearance 33:41 — Home Run Derby talk: Harper and Schwarber 42:25 — Philadelphia as an All-Star host city

    43 min

  2. 4d ago

    #27 | Midseason Review: Grades, Awards, & Predictions

    At the halfway point of the 2026 season, Josh and Austin are taking a complete look at the Philadelphia Phillies roster, grading every position group, handing out midseason awards, and identifying the club's biggest strengths and weaknesses.  The guys also debate trade deadline priorities, make over/under predictions for the remainder of the season, and look ahead to a pivotal stretch that could shape the NL East race.  What will it take for the Phillies to win the division and be a true title contender in October? This episode of Catchin’ Phils covers the most important topics.  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. Timestamps: 00:00 - Season overview and the importance of midseason evaluation 02:22 - Phillies' recent series recap and current standing 07:47 - Revisiting midseason team grades from Memorial Day 08:40 - Offense grade update: strengths and areas for growth 10:12 - Defensive metrics and standout defenders 14:20 - Starting rotation's performance, key arms, and concerns 18:37 - Bullpen deep dive: strengths, weaknesses, and trade possibilities 36:07 - Bench evaluation: concerns and potential improvements 42:50 - Manager Don Mattingley's leadership and coach of the year considerations 46:51 - Midseason awards: rookies, MVP, and most disappointing player 66:10 - Season over/under predictions for home runs and wins 69:28 - division outlook and race prediction: Phillies vs. Braves 73:06 - Looking ahead: trade deadline and upcoming series against Royals

    1h 14m

  3. Jun 30

    #26 | Phillies Close the Gap: 3 Games Back After Wild Week

    The Phillies continue their remarkable turnaround, and after another 5-2 road trip, they're suddenly within striking distance of the top spot in the NL East. In this episode of Catchin' Phils, Josh and Austin break down the Phillies' historic comeback wins against the Nationals before recapping an impressive series victory over the Mets. They discuss the resilience that's become the identity of this club under interim manager Don Mattingly, how role players like Derek Hill have stepped up in huge moments, and why the offense continues to find new ways to win games even when the starting pitching isn't at its best. The conversation also turns to Zack Wheeler's dominant season and growing Cy Young candidacy, whether he deserves the honor of starting the All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park, Kyle Schwarber's march toward another 50-plus home run season, and Trea Turner's encouraging offensive resurgence. Plus, the guys debate whether this Phillies team has what it takes to finally bring another World Series title to Philadelphia. Finally, Josh and Austin preview a four-game series against the Pirates at Citizens Bank Park before looking ahead to the Phillies' final road trip before the All-Star break. 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.

    50 min

  4. Jun 23

    #25 | A Weekend for the Record Books

    History was made this weekend in Philadelphia. Josh and Austin break down the Phillies’  statement series win over the Mets, highlighted by Bryce Harper’s first career cycle, Kyle Schwarber’s three-home run explosion, and one of the wildest offensive performances in franchise history. The guys discuss why Harper and Schwarber are the engine that can carry the Phillies through October, Zack Wheeler and Cristopher Sánchez continuing to anchor one of baseball’s best rotations, Don Mattingly’s decision to trust his ace in a key moment Sunday night, and why the club’s response after dropping the series opener says plenty about its championship potential. Plus, a quick preview of the Phillies’ four-game series against the Nationals as Philadelphia looks to keep its momentum rolling. 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.

    58 min

  5. Jun 18

    #24 | Phillies-Mets Preview w/ Shea Hello’s Casey Lynn

    Returning home to Citizens Bank Park this week, Josh recaps the Phillies’ latest series against the Miami Marlins. The Phillies continued their strong play by taking care of business, taking two of three games against a divisional opponent, getting key contributions throughout the lineup, and building momentum heading into one of their biggest series of the season. Then, Josh and Austin are joined by Casey Lynn from the Shea Hello Newsletter to preview the first Phillies-Mets series of the season this weekend in Philadelphia. The guys talk with Casey about his journey covering the Mets and dive into New York's up-and-down first half, what's gone wrong, what's gone right, potential trade-deadline needs, and whether the Mets can make a second-half push in the National League. Plus, a full breakdown of this weekend's Phillies-Mets showdown at Citizens Bank Park, including key matchups, X-factors, players to watch, predictions for the season series, and a discussion about their favorite memories from this storied rivalry. Follow Casey and subscribe to the Shea Hello Newsletter on Substack for more quality Mets coverage. 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. 0:20 - Introduction 1:08 - Phillies vs. Marlins Recap 16:28 - Interview with Shea Hello’s Casey Lynn discussing the Mets and the upcoming series. 19:36 - Discussion on the Mets' season performance and challenges. 33:16 - Speculations on the Mets' strategy for the trade deadline. 55:06 - Reflections on memorable moments in the Phillies-Mets rivalry.

    1 hr

  6. Jun 16

    #23 | Can the Phillies Contend in a Stacked National League?

    The Phillies returned from Milwaukee with more questions than answers after dropping two of three to the Brewers. We break down a frustrating weekend that featured a historic performance from Jacob Misiorowski, another shaky outing from Andrew Painter, and the first real stumble in months from Cristopher Sánchez. Can Aaron Nola still be trusted to provide quality innings down the stretch? Is the Phillies' opener strategy helping Painter's development? And just how much did Sánchez's Cy Young candidacy take a hit after Sunday's loss? Plus, we zoom out to the bigger picture. The Phillies remain firmly in the playoff hunt, but their struggles against left-handed pitching, lack of right-handed power, and concerning run differential raise legitimate questions about their championship ceiling. With the trade deadline approaching, we discuss potential targets and what Dave Dombrowski should be willing to part with to upgrade the roster. Finally, we preview a crucial series against the Marlins at Citizens Bank Park, featuring Zack Wheeler, Jesús Luzardo, and Andrew Painter on the mound. What should Phillies fans be watching for as Philadelphia looks to regain momentum? 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. Chapters list:  00:00 Introduction to the Phillies Podcast 00:18 Introduction and Series Overview 03:13 Jacob Mizorowski's Historic Performance 06:05 Impact on Cy Young Race 09:25 Aaron Nola's Inconsistency 12:25 The Opener Strategy and Andrew Painter 18:15 Future Considerations for Andrew Painter 27:02 Developmental Pathways in Modern Baseball 28:10 Addressing the Phillies' Offensive Weaknesses 29:03 Trade Talks: Seeking Right-Handed Bats 31:52 Evaluating Potential Trade Targets 36:02 The Trade Deadline Dilemma 40:03 Assessing the Phillies' Contender Status 43:57 Looking Ahead: Series Against the Marlins

    53 min

  7. Jun 12

    #22 | The Phillies Keep Winning—but at What Cost?

    The Phillies keep stacking series wins, but the margin for comfort is getting thinner as injuries, roster shifts, and late-inning volatility start to creep into the conversation. In this episode of Catchin’ Phils, Josh breaks down another series win for the Phillies in Toronto, ending with a  7–4 series-clinching win over the Blue Jays, highlighted by a power display from their key sluggers, plus a sharp bounce-back outing from Jesús Luzardo. He also looks at another strong response from closer Jhoan Duran after his first blown save of the season—and what it actually says about his workload, not just the numbers. From there, the outfield picture gets complicated fast. The injury to Adolis García and the season-ending UCL tear for Johan Rojas immediately reshapes the conversation, especially after the Phillies moved quickly to acquire Derek Hill. Is this just depth insurance, or the first real signal of a bigger deadline strategy? He also digs into what’s quietly becoming one of the most impressive stretches in franchise history under interim manager Don Mattingly. Finally, Josh previews a looming road test against the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers and their impressive pitching staff. 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.

    39 min

  8. Jun 9

    #21 | The Streak Ends, The Legend Grows

    After a week off, Josh and Austin return to the pod to discuss Cristopher Sánchez’s historic scoreless streak that finally came to an end, but not before rewriting both Phillies and MLB record books. They break down where Sánchez’s 50 ⅔-inning streak ranks among the greatest in baseball history, and if another dominant run could be starting in Toronto. Plus, Andrew Painter’s rollercoaster rookie season takes another turn after back-to-back rough outings. Should the Phillies consider making a change, or is there simply no better option right now? The guys discuss Painter’s recent struggles, what’s behind them, and how the organization can help him regain consistency. The Phillies are miraculously back in a playoff spot despite sitting 9.5 games behind Atlanta, and they've been playing the best baseball in the majors since Don Mattingly took over. They examine their playoff outlook and what has fueled the turnaround. Josh and Austin also dive into encouraging signs from the right side of the lineup, as Alec Bohm continues his resurgence and Adolis García finally shows signs of life at the plate. Is it enough to stabilize the offense, or will Dave Dombrowski still need to find a right-handed bat at the trade deadline? They also highlight Brandon Marsh’s remarkable start to the season as he continues to establish himself as one of the National League’s most consistent hitters. After Trea Turner captured the NL batting title a year ago, Marsh has put himself firmly in the conversation to make it back-to-back batting champions for the Phillies. Finally, ESPN's Buster Olney linked the Phillies to two-time reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal ahead of the trade deadline. Is a blockbuster deal realistic? What would it cost? And could John Middleton’s ‘stupid money’ actually keep Skubal in Philadelphia beyond this season? 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.

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