It’s our Summer Vibes Show! This week, we went in a different direction and moved slightly away from sports talk. We not only talked about the sports media landscape, but as the summer months are upon us, we gave our top vacation spots and dove into some new music we’ve been listening to.

This week on TABLE TALK, Jeff sat down with Joe DeLeone from The Ruffino & Joe Show and The First Team podcasts to discuss the upcoming 2024 college football season, what’s in store for certain teams, and how we may see a changing college football landscape as the tournament bracket expands.

This week, we have two great discussions! Jeff interviewed Destiny Lugardo from PhilliesNation.com about some of the storylines we and Phillies fans have been following as of late. Jeff also sat down with Johnny Ulecka from the All About The Birds podcast about how the NFC looks overall as a conference heading into this coming NFL season. Both were great discussions!

On this installment of OPPOSITION TERRITORY, Sara Marshall from MusketFire.com joined us for an in-depth discussion about some ongoing storylines surrounding the New England Patriots offseason, and how the rebuild is going. Do they have the pieces in place to remain consistent on defense and defy exceptions concerning their offense?

This week on TABLE TALK, Jeff sat down with Sean Barnard from the Pick Swap Media podcast and Philly Sports Network to discuss the Philadelphia 76’ers upcoming offseason, and how a new Sixers era will be starting soon. What will the offseason look like in free agency and the Draft?

This week, we wanted to talk about the Black experience within the world of sports journalism. Yes, we discuss social topics on this podcast platform every now and then. We don’t “just stick to sports.” Our interview this week features friend of the pod O.J. Spivey from the Philadelphia Tribune as he talked about his life experiences, how he got into sports journalism, and what’s it like being a Black man in a white dominated industry. It was a great discussion we hope you enjoy!

On this installment of OPPOSITION TERRITORY, Matt Holder from SilverAndBlackPride.com joined us for a discussion about the Las Vegas Raiders’ offseason, and how this team may fare in the AFC West. With a solid defensive line coming into the season and weapons on offense, can they get to the next level in the NFL?

This week on TABLE TALK, Jeff sat down with Kelly Hinkle from BroadStreetHockey.com to discuss the Philadelphia Flyers offseason and how we’re feeling genuine optimism about the organization’s execution of their overall goals and plans. The vibes feel good heading into the 2024-2025 season.

The Philadelphia Eagles’ season is coming fast! There are a bunch of storylines, especially from a defensive perspective, that we’ve been following and dove into on this episode. Lou DiBiase from the Locked On Eagles podcast joined us to talk about the defense and the changes we’ll see this upcoming season. Questions, concerns and high hopes about the defensive backfield, linebacker corps, and defensive line were major discussion points this week.

On this installment of OPPOSITION TERRITORY, Thomas Christopher from GangGreenNation.com, JetsXFactor.com, the Jets Uncovered podcast, and TheLeagueWinners.com joined us for an in-depth discussion about some ongoing storylines surrounding the New York Jets this offseason, and how the upcoming season may look for a team that needs a bounce back season. Are the pieces in place for this team to become contenders in the AFC East?

This week on TABLE TALK, Jeff sat down with Ben Silver, freelance baseball and Phillies writer, about various challenges the Phillies are starting face heading into June. The injury bug may be upon the team, and there are certainly some questions about the starting rotation as we’re moving forward.

Even though they have the best record in Major League Baseball, the Philadelphia Phillies season hasn’t been perfect, but they’re so good. From the starting pitching down to bottom of the lineup players, this team has been fun to watch in 2024. They’ve had some hiccups as of late on the road in Colorado and San Francisco, but can they continue to dominate as they head into June? This week, Ellen Adair from the “Take Me In To The Ballgame” podcast joined us for a great discussion!

On this installment of OPPOSITION TERRITORY, Jack Simone from CelticsBlog.com joined us for an in-depth discussion about the NBA Eastern Conference Champions, Boston Celtics, as they head to the NBA Finals and what we should expect from this team playing one more series this season. Are the pieces in place for this team to become world champions?

This week on TABLE TALK, Jeff sat down with Matt Rogers from The Honorable Mention podcast about this coming Sixers offseason, specifically regarding free agency. Which players should Daryl Morey target as the window is still open to Sixers success over the next couple of seasons?

The Philadelphia Union’s season has been disappointing to say the least here in 2024. They’ve had their first losing streak in six years. The defense is suspect. Plus, we’re seeing tons of missed opportunities. This week, Josh Shuster from PhiladelphiaSoccerNow.com joined us for a discussion about this team, what we’ve been witnessing from the talent, and where they may head here in 2024.

On this installment of OPPOSITION TERRITORY, Jeff Risdon from The Lions Wire joined us for an in-depth discussion about the upcoming Detroit Lions season, what has been happening in this offseason, and whether this team can be a powerhouse within the NFC ranks. It was a great discussion!

This week on TABLE TALK, Jeff sat down with Christopher Maher from Maher Media, who covers the Philadelphia Flyers, for a discussion about this upcoming Flyers offseason and various storylines we're following as we look to free agency, the NHL Draft, and what could happen with the team that'll affect next season.

This week, we have an abbreviated podcast coming to your ears. While many have been excited about what the Philadelphia Eagles will do on the field this coming season, some have concerns when diving into specific areas of the team. We dove into those concerns with Chris Deibler from both the Party on Broad and Birds of the Round Table podcasts. It was a great discussion!

On this installment of OPPOSITION TERRITORY, Dave Schofield, editor and podcaster from The Steel Curtain Network, joined us this week for a discussion about the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offseason and where this team is heading in 2024. Steelers Nation has seen some change on offense and defense this offseason. Can they get back to the playoffs in a tough division?

This week on TABLE TALK, Jeff sat down with Allison McCague from HomeRunApplesauce.com and the A Pod Of Their Own podcast for a discussion about a very surprising NL East division in Major League Baseball so far in 2024. The Mets, Braves, Phillies, and Nationals. A great discussion!