Hittin' Season: A Philadelphia Phillies podcast

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A podcast for fans of the Philadelphia Phillies.

1D AGO

#1029: Phillies Off-Season & World Series Thoughts w/ Tyler Kepner

Was this the greatest World Series of all time? What lessons can the Phillies take away from the Dodgers and Blue Jays? What should the Phillies do this off-season? On Episode 1029 of Hittin' Season, from WHYY, John Stolnis of The Good Phight is joined by The Athletic's Tyler Kepner to discuss all those items. Plus, the latest news on qualifying offers to two key Phils free agents, a minor league outfielder signing, and Don Mattingly to the Phillies?

35 min
4D AGO

#1028: Phillies Free Agent Preview & World Series Thoughts

On Episode 1028 of Hittin' Season, from WHYY, John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Justin Klugh of Baseball Prospectus and Liz Roscher, Editor of SABR's Baseball Research Journal, run down the names of the biggest free agents on the market and which ones are fits for the Phils. Also, some thoughts on the World Series, and Rob Thomson, Kyle Schwarber and Cristopher Sanchez are finalists for some of MLB's biggest postseason awards.

1h 9m
OCT 28

#1027: Bryce Harper Seems Kinda Mad

On Episode 1027 of Hittin' Season, powered by WHYY, John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher discuss Bryce Harper's comments to the Athletic regarding Dave Dombrowski's comments wondering if the Phillies' superstar will return to elite status next season. Was this a bad look for Harper? And what does he need to do to bounce back in 2025?

1h 4m
OCT 22

#1026: Phillies Stay or Go & World Series Preview

Which Phillies will be on the team in 2026 and which will be heading somewhere else? On Episode 1026 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight and Baseball Prospectus' Justin Klugh give their predictions and preview the World Series between the Blue Jays and Dodgers. Also, would you give up the farm in a deal for Detroit's Tarik Skubal?

1h 3m
OCT 17

#1025: Dave Dombrowski's 2025 Epilogue & 2026 Plans

On Episode 1025 of Hittin' Season, powered by WHYY, John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Baseball Prospectus' Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher, editor of SABR's Baseball Research Journal recap Phillies team president Dave Dombrowski's end-of-year news conference. Dave had some interesting things to say about Bryce Harper, Nick Castellanos and the team's performance in the NLDS and hinted at changes that could be coming for the 2026 roster.

1h 16m
OCT 14

#1024: Phillies Bring Rob Thomson Back For 2026

Rob Thomson will be back as manager of the Phillies once again, in 2026. The Good Phight's John Stolnis and Baseball Prospectus' Justin Klugh react to the reports that came down on Monday. Is it the right move and what coaches should return with Thomson, if any? Can the Phils enact the kind of change the fanbase wants by returning the manager for at least one more season?

33 min
OCT 10

#1023: Phillies Heartbreak In Game 4 Sets Up Unknown Future

Is this end of an era? After the Phillies' stunning Game 4 loss to the Dodgers, questions abound as to whether how many of these players will be back in 2026. How did this happen? Again??? Hosts John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher react to the incomprehensible Orion Kerkering play, the most underrated reason why they lost Game 4, the offense that disappeared once again, and whether it's time for manager Rob Thomson to be let go.

1 hr
OCT 9

#1022: The Phillies Have A Heartbeat After Winning Game 3!

The 2025 Phillies are still alive thanks to their 8-2 win over the Dodgers in Game 3 of the NLDS, keeping their season going for at least one more game. On this edition of Hittin' Season, the Good Phight's John Stolnis, Justin Klugh from Baseball Prospectus and Liz Roscher from SABR's Baseball Research Journal recap Game 3, featuring Kyle Schwarber's two homers, phenomenal pitching by Aaron Nola and Ranger Suarez, and a breakout night from the rest of the bats. Plus, the gang sets up Thursday night's Game 4 in L.A. as well.

44 min

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More Solo Episodes Please

Aug 12

Fish14!

How many negative comments about Justin and Liz before John politely asks them to leave the podcast? Justin can’t speak for 30 seconds without a failed joke that he finds to be absolutely hilarious. Liz’s voice/laugh make me want to cut my ears off.
Enjoyable

1d ago

Phfactr

But so much potential. I’m pretty disappointed by the hot takes of the guests. I thought they had some analytical bona fides (baseball prospectus and Sabr). I get the data doesn’t always make for a fun, mainstream podcast. But too often they have opinions that leave me asking “why do they think that?” Too often they just “feel” a certain way. Humor and analysis can work together. Call me a grandpa and wistful for firejoemorgan of yesteryear I guess.
Please Find New Hosts!

Oct 7

PodcastsReviewer

Now that this Phillies season is essentially over, I want to respectfully request the producers find two new hosts for this podcast. John and Liz bring nothing interesting to the discussion of the Phillies. I feel I like I’m listening to two lawyers on a blind date at CBP, fighting to sound smart and interesting while talking about baseball as they’re each on their phones, trying to line up dates with other people for later in the week. Can you please find two hosts who really know baseball and will help educate the podcast listeners on the subject. Philly doesn’t need another podcast or another radio show hosted by silly fans who are long on stupid, knee-jerk opinions and short on anything of substance. I have tried, over and over again, to listen to these two on your podcast. I’ve given it a chance. And I can’t get through more than ten minutes of these two pretenders talking about baseball. It’s like listening to a ChatGPT AI voice try to do a Phillies baseball podcast. Both John and Liz are just the wrong people for this job. Sorry.
Outta the Park!

Sep 14

GREEDO DORITO

Prob my fave Phillies podcast. Great mix of information and entertainment, and the pod is blowhard free which is key for me.