Phillies Backstage: Co-hosts John Brazer (Director of Fun and Games) and Tom Burgoyne (Best Friend of the Phillie Phanatic) take you on a fun ride for an inside look at the Phillies. Learn more about some of your favorite players and go behind-the-scenes to meet some of the key people in the organization who help make every day at the ballpark special. Baseball Insiders: Hear what's happening on AND off the field with Phillies Director of Fun and Games John Brazer and his cohosts, former Phillies pitchers Ricky Bottalico and Tommy Greene. It's informative, entertaining and sometimes downright silly! It's the Baseball Insiders Show on 1490 WBCB.
Phillies Backstage with Burgyone and Brazer...Danny Jackson
Tom and John talk to a key member of the 1993 World Series team, pitcher Danny Jackson. Hear DJ tell stories about fighting a luggage rack, what led him to rip his shirt in front of Phillies fans and other great stories from that magical season!
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10/15/2024 • 56 minutes, 52 seconds
Phillies Backstage with Burgyone and Brazer...NLDS Game 2 Recap
Tom and John take you through all the ups and downs of one of the greatest playoff Phillies games in CBP history!
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10/7/2024 • 36 minutes, 9 seconds
Phillies Backstage with Burgyone and Brazer...Matt Gelb
Don't miss this episode featuring Phillies beat writer from the Athletic, Matt Gelb. Matt talks about the epic postgame celebration after clinching the NL East, the positives and negatives of each of the playoff contenders and some great stories about Nick Castellanos, Charlie Manuel, Edmundo Sosa and more!
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9/25/2024 • 43 minutes, 33 seconds
Phillies Backstage with Burgyone and Brazer...Weston Wilson
Don't miss the latest episode featuring Phillies utility player Weston Wilson. Hear stories about his first career HR that took place during a no-hitter, becoming the only Phillies rookie to ever hit for the cycle and getting engaged after catching a first pitch!”
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9/12/2024 • 34 minutes, 24 seconds
Phillies Backstage with Burgyone and Brazer...John Oates
Don't miss this episode featuring Philly native and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer John Oates. Hear stories about being in the Phillies clubhouse during a heated altercation, stepping up for Daryl to perform the National Anthem at the 2008 World Series and growing up a Phillies fan!
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8/28/2024 • 25 minutes, 19 seconds
Phillies Backstage with Burgyone and Brazer...JP Teti of Passyunk Avenue
Don’t miss this latest episode featuring JP Teti, the owner and founder of the Passyunk Avenue bars in London that Phillies fans flocked to during the London Series. Hear JP talk about creating the perfect cheesesteak from across the pond, hosting Rob Thomson and the coaches, and building a culture of Philly on the streets of London.
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8/15/2024 • 44 minutes, 30 seconds
Phillies Backstage with Burgyone and Brazer...Tyler Phillips
Don’t miss this latest episode featuring Phillies rookie sensation Tyler Phillips. Hear Tyler talk about growing up a Phillies fan, his journey through the minor leagues and pitching a complete game shutout for his hometown team!
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8/1/2024 • 37 minutes, 6 seconds
Phillies Backstage with Burgyone and Brazer...Juan Samuel
The guys catch up with one of the most popular Phillies to put on a uniform – Juan Samuel. Hear Juan talk about getting signed out of the Dominican Republic, winning Rookie of the Year in 1984 and stories from his long & illustrious playing and coaching career!
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7/18/2024 • 45 minutes, 26 seconds
Phillies Backstage with Burgyone and Brazer...Joe Blanton
Don't miss this episode with Phillies World Series champion starting pitcher Joe Blanton. Hear Joe describe hitting a home run in Game 4 of the 2008 World Series, coming up through the A's system during the Moneyball era, buying a vineyard in Napa Valley and other great stories!
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7/3/2024 • 49 minutes, 26 seconds
Phillies Backstage with Burgyone and Brazer...London Series Recap
Don’t miss this special London Series podcast! Tom and John discuss all the fun, behind-the-scenes details of the epic and historic trip to England!
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6/18/2024 • 59 minutes, 54 seconds
Phillies Backstage with Burgyone and Brazer...Scott Hartnell
The guys chat with NBC Sports Philadelphia broadcaster Scott Hartnell! Hear the energetic and fun former Flyer tell stories about taking batting practice with the Phillies, making it to the Stanley Cup Final in 2010 and some of the antics that took place in the locker room and off the ice
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6/13/2024 • 59 minutes, 20 seconds
Phillies Backstage with Burgyone and Brazer...Orion Kerkering
Don’t miss the latest episode featuring young bullpen sensation Orion Kerkering. Hear Orion talk about his MLB debut last year, the tremendous bond felt amongst his teammates and how he developed his nasty sweeper.
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5/30/2024 • 28 minutes, 5 seconds
Phillies Backstage with Burgyone and Brazer...Oscar Budejen
Tom and John interview Phillies Spanish radio broadcaster Oscar Budejen! Hear Oscar give insight into our Latino players, recap his Super Bowl broadcast when the Eagles faced the Chiefs, and even recreate the dramatic Bryce Harper home run to win the 2022 pennant.
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5/16/2024 • 44 minutes, 16 seconds
Phillies Backstage with Burgyone and Brazer...Ben Werthan
It’s Analytics for Dummies as Tom & John interview the Phillies Director of Baseball Development, Ben Werthan. Ben gives a fascinating inside glimpse into the various aspects of Baseball Operations from biomechanics to research and development. Don’t miss this fun, educational experience!
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5/2/2024 • 49 minutes, 3 seconds
Phillies Backstage with Burgyone and Brazer...DJ Jazzy Jeff
World famous DJ Jazzy Jeff joins the guys at Citizens Bank Park! Hear stories about meeting his sports heroes like Dr J, performing at Phillies games, how The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air got started and more!
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4/19/2024 • 43 minutes, 32 seconds
Phillies Backstage with Burgyone and Brazer...Jeff Brantley
Don’t miss this episode featuring former Phillies reliever and current Reds broadcaster Jeff Brantley. Hear stories about playing in the earthquake World Series in San Francisco, having a front-row seat to the historic home run race in 1998 between Sammy Sosa and Mark McGwire, and playing with Phillies rookies Pat Burrell and Jimmy Rollins in 2000.
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4/4/2024 • 48 minutes, 29 seconds
Phillies Backstage with Burgyone and Brazer...Brandon Marsh
Don’t miss this episode as the guys interview one of the most colorful players on the team…OF Brandon Marsh. Hear Brandon talk about playing HS football, his wild hair, his special interest in sharks, the team's post-game celebrations and much more!
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3/22/2024 • 29 minutes, 46 seconds
Phillies Backstage with Burgyone and Brazer...Preston Mattingly
Don’t miss this week’s episode featuring the head of Player Development for the Phillies, Preston Mattingly. Preston tells stories about growing up as the son of legendary Yankee Don Mattingly, being a first round draft pick of the Dodgers and a college hoops player, and he breaks down the upcoming prospects in the minor leagues.
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3/10/2024 • 50 minutes, 9 seconds
Phillies Backstage with Burgyone and Brazer...Ike Reese
Don’t miss this episode featuring former Eagles linebacker and current WIP afternoon on-air host Ike Reese. Hear Ike tell stories about going yard at Phantasy Camp, playing under legendary coaches in college & the NFL and his long broadcasting career!
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2/21/2024 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 57 seconds
Phillies Backstage with Burgyone and Brazer...Kate Scott
Listen in to a fantastic interview with groundbreaking 76ers TV broadcaster Kate Scott! Hear Kate tell stories about her sports journey including broadcasting games for the NFL, NHL, NBA, MLS Soccer and two Olympics. You don't want to miss this episode!
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2/7/2024 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 14 seconds
Phillies Backstage with Burgyone and Brazer...Howard Eskin
Tune into this great episode featuring “The King” of Philly sports radio, Howard Eskin. Hear Howard talk about his career, some locker room feuds and the relationships he’s built over the years with some of the greatest Philly athletes."
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1/26/2024 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 44 seconds
Phillies Backstage with Burgyone and Brazer...Ray Didinger
Don’t miss the latest episode featuring Hall of Fame journalist Ray Didinger. Hear Ray talk about pitching to Richie Ashburn in the first ever Phillies Dream Week, throwing out the first pitch at Citizens Bank Park and other stories from his legendary career!
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1/11/2024 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 49 seconds
Phillies Backstage with Burgyone and Brazer...John DeBella
Don’t miss this episode featuring radio legend John DeBella. Hear John tell stories about leading the fans into “Take Me Out to the Ballgame," interviewing Pete Townsend in Philly for two hours, organizing a massive kazoo parade and many other great tales.
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12/27/2023 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 23 seconds
Phillies Backstage with Burgyone and Brazer...Chris Wheeler
The guys sit down with one of the best storytellers in the Phillies organization…Chris Wheeler. Hear Wheels tell hilarious stories about Sarge, Bowa, Harry the K, Vuke, Dykstra, Fregosi, the creation of the Phanatic and more!
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12/13/2023 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 25 seconds
Phillies Backstage with Burgyone and Brazer...Kevin Gregg
Don't miss this episode featuring the Vice President of Baseball Communications for the Phillies, Kevin Gregg. Hear stories about growing up the son of a famous umpire, having to introduce the Duke & Duchess of Sussex to the Red Sox team, helping Alec Bohm diffuse a potential PR problem and other great stories!
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11/29/2023 • 49 minutes, 25 seconds
Phillies Backstage with Burgyone and Brazer...Rex Hudler
Don’t miss this episode featuring one of the most colorful players to ever wear a Phillies uniform…Rex “the Wonder Dog” Hudler! Hear Rex talk about eating a giant worm in Japan, being stopped by the Secret Service during the game in which Cal Ripken, Jr broke Lou Gehrig’s consecutive game streak, having Bruce Hornsby perform on a golf course at a charity event in Philly and many other great stories!
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11/16/2023 • 59 minutes, 9 seconds
Phillies Backstage with Burgyone and Brazer...Diego Ettedgui
Don't miss this episode featuring the Phillies' beloved Spanish Language Interpreter, Diego Ettedgui. Diego talks about his special bond with the Latino players, nervously catching flamethrower Gregory Soto between innings, and other cool job responsibilities. Tom and John also talk about the Eagles chugging beers at Game 6 with the Phanatic and other celeb stories from the NLCS.
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11/1/2023 • 55 minutes, 59 seconds
Phillies Backstage with Burgyone and Brazer...NLDS Recap
Don't miss this episode taped immediately after the Phillies beat the Braves to move onto the NLCS. Get all the behind the scenes action as the guys discuss the Phanatic staring down Strider, Casty setting a postseason record and many great stories from the NLDS!
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10/13/2023 • 29 minutes, 42 seconds
Phillies Backstage with Burgyone and Brazer...WC review and NLDS preview with Matt Gelb
The Athletic's Matt Gelb joins the guys to break down the Phillies' two-game sweep of the Miami Marlins in the NL Wild Card round and preview an NLDS rematch with the mighty Atlanta Braves.
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10/5/2023 • 53 minutes, 47 seconds
Phillies Backstage with Burgyone and Brazer...Rico Brogna
The guys catch up with former Phillies first baseman Rico Brogna! Hear great stories about being recruited to play QB at Clemson, playing with Hall-of-Famer Scott Rolen and battling Ankylosing Spondylitis while playing in the Major Leagues
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9/24/2023 • 52 minutes, 23 seconds
Phillies Backstage with Burgyone and Brazer...Ricky Bottalico
The latest episode features former Phillies closer and current analyst on NBC Sports Philadelphia, Ricky Bottalico. Hear Ricky tell great stories about pitching in the 1996 All-Star Game at the Vet, plunking Barry Bonds and signing his pro contract from a beer league!
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9/8/2023 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 12 seconds
Phillies Backstage with Burgoyne and Brazer...Jim Kaat
Hall of Famer Jim Kaat joins the show to tell fascinating stories such as facing Ted Williams, playing with the Phillies in the mid-70's and being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame last year.
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8/23/2023 • 34 minutes, 30 seconds
Phillies Backstage with Burgoyne and Brazer...Bernie Parent
The latest episode features NHL Hall of Fame goalie Bernie Parent. Listen in as Bernie describes throwing out the first pitch at the 2022 World Series, playing in the Winter Classic at Citizens Bank Park, and leading the Flyers to two consecutive Stanley Cups. Don't miss this great conversation with a Philly sports legend!
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8/9/2023 • 44 minutes, 40 seconds
Phillies Backstage with Burgoyne and Brazer...Taryn Hatcher
This week's episode features Phillies field reporter Taryn Hatcher of NBC Sports Philadelphia! Hear Taryn talk about the current Phillies clubhouse atmosphere, her work alongside John Kruk and the other TV broadcasters, a disastrous interview with Kevin Garnett, and other great stories from her career.
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7/25/2023 • 58 minutes, 19 seconds
Phillies Backstage with Burgoyne and Brazer...Dave Shaw
The guys interview the UK Phillies guy, David Shaw! Listen as he talks about the London Series between the Cubs and Cardinals and what Phillies fans can expect next June. Also hear international stories from John and Tom about Greece, Australia, Cuba, Japan and Rotterdam!
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7/7/2023 • 44 minutes, 41 seconds
Phillies Backstage with Burgoyne and Brazer...Kody Clemens
This week's episode features Phillies first baseman Kody Clemens. Hear Kody talk about what it was like growing up under the guidance of an MLB superstar and recount his impressive first season with the Phillies. He even gives a full breakdown of his wild catch vs. the Braves
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6/25/2023 • 42 minutes, 31 seconds
Phillies Backstage with Burgoyne and Brazer...Tim Kurkjian
The guys sit down with Baseball Hall of Fame journalist Tim Kurkjian of ESPN. Listen in as Tim tells stories from his decades covering baseball, his recent Hall of Fame induction, and his personal connection to the fight against ALS.
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6/6/2023 • 39 minutes, 3 seconds
Phillies Backstage with Burgoyne and Brazer...James Seltzer and Jack Fritz
Jack Fritz and James Seltzer of WIP join the guys for a Phillies podcast crossover episode. The High Hopes hosts give insight into the changing radio business and the emerging podcast world. Plus, hear their thoughts on the best and worst athletes amongst the WIP hosts!
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5/25/2023 • 55 minutes, 1 second
Phillies Backstage with Burgoyne and Brazer...Zach and Julie Ertz
The guys chat with a Super Bowl champion and a World Cup champion in the same interview, Zach and Julie Ertz! Listen as they discuss throwing out the first pitch, playing in the biggest games in their respective sport, and the great charitable work they’ve achieved through the Ertz Family Foundation!
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5/8/2023 • 42 minutes, 38 seconds
Phillies Backstage with Burgoyne and Brazer...Tommy Greene
This week’s episode features former Phillies pitcher Tommy Greene. Tommy talks about his no-hitter in Montreal, his friendship with Darren Daulton, zip lining in Costa Rica, and many other great stories!
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4/18/2023 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 41 seconds
Phillies Backstage with Burgoyne and Brazer...Kane Kalas
The guys sit down with Kane Kalas, son of the legendary broadcaster Harry Kalas. Kane talks about growing up with a famous father, becoming a professional poker player, the emotions of singing the national anthem on Opening Day and recording "High Hopes," his new CD of Harry’s favorite hits.
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4/5/2023 • 46 minutes, 41 seconds
Phillies Backstage with Burgoyne and Brazer...Darick Hall
Don’t miss the latest episode as the guys interview Phillies slugger Darick Hall. Hear Darick talk about hitting home runs for his first three MLB hits, the magical playoff run and spending a vacation in Jamaica with the Phanatic!
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3/21/2023 • 41 minutes, 25 seconds
Backstage with Burgoyne and Brazer...Jim Haley
The guys interview a local player from Monsignor Bonner and Penn State who is trying to make the club: Jim Haley. Jim talks about playing for his hometown team, bonding with his teammates and the journey that took him to this spot in his life. Plus, Brazer gives away his best prize yet for the quiz!
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3/8/2023 • 51 minutes, 4 seconds
Phillies Backstage with Burgoyne and Brazer...Scott Brandreth
Phillies Director of Promotions Scott Brandreth previews the exciting 2023 promotions schedule, looks back giveaways from the past, and recounts tales of promotions that went sideways. Tune in for all that and other great stories!
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2/22/2023 • 57 minutes, 48 seconds
Kevin Frandsen's Pine Tar for Breakfast.....Nick Maton
Kevin talks to the rookie about his debut......
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