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Brotherly Love in the District with Tristan Kunec and Jacob Alvarez

Brotherly Love in the District with Tristan Kunec and Jacob Alvarez

By Tristan Kunec

Just a couple college kids having fun with his view on sports and big news in the NHL, NFL, MLB. You can expect to hear some stats on here, but it is an opinionated podcast. We're going to put our ideas in on what did and what we think should happen.
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Florida overcomes the odds to get to the Cup | Phillies under shooting all expectations this season

Brotherly Love in the District with Tristan Kunec and Jacob AlvarezJun 14, 2023

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Florida overcomes the odds to get to the Cup | Phillies under shooting all expectations this season

Florida overcomes the odds to get to the Cup | Phillies under shooting all expectations this season

After the draft the NFL has entered OTA's and a bit of a slow point. The NHL playoffs are almost at an end and Briere makes his intentions known. The Nats find some players playing better than they thought and the Phillies falling under all the expectations for them at the start of the season.

Jun 14, 202338:50
NFL draft complete | NHL draft lottery | Struggles for NL defending champs

NFL draft complete | NHL draft lottery | Struggles for NL defending champs

We discuss the NFL draft and the steals and reaches as well as our teams picks. We talk about the NHL draft lottery and who won the ability to draft bedard and close it out talking about the struggling Phillies and Nats

May 22, 202351:49
Eagles lock in their franchise QB | Snyder agrees to sell | NHL playoffs underway | Phillies underwhelming 3 weeks in

Eagles lock in their franchise QB | Snyder agrees to sell | NHL playoffs underway | Phillies underwhelming 3 weeks in

Jalen Hurts gets a big extension which not only affects the Eagles but also the league as the QB market is reset. Snyder agrees to sell the team and is awaiting approval from the league. Flyers and Capitals miss the playoffs but the most exciting time in sports is underway. Phillies struggle as the season progresses to get their feet under them.

Apr 19, 202301:12:35
Wrapping up free agents | Commanders finally selling?? | MLB Opening Day

Wrapping up free agents | Commanders finally selling?? | MLB Opening Day

Eagles pick up a couple stragglers on the free agency market and the Commanders see some bids that look acceptable to Dan Snyder and they look like they are finally on their way out. We discuss the Flyers and the Caps as we get closer to the closing games of the season and how young guys are stepping up. Finally, MLB opening day has finally come and gone and we discuss our first looks at the team.

Apr 04, 202301:06:35
Free agency frenzy | Staff changes in Philly

Free agency frenzy | Staff changes in Philly

We discuss the big pickups for the NFL free agents and talk about who the Eagles and Commanders picked up.  The Flyers make a big staff change decision and we talk about how that could change things in Philly.

Mar 17, 202301:01:51
Eagles free agents | Caps sell more at deadline

Eagles free agents | Caps sell more at deadline

In this episode we talk about the purge that is the Eagles free agents and who could be coming back and who'll be walking.  We also discuss the NHL trade deadline and how the Flyers were less active than we thought and the Caps surprised everyone with their activeness.

Mar 08, 202351:17
New Faces around the NFL | Flyers and Caps sellers at the deadline

New Faces around the NFL | Flyers and Caps sellers at the deadline

With the season officially closed out we talk about some of the new coaches around the NFL and where some big QB's might be going.  Both the Caps and the Flyers struggling recently leads to talks about their season collapse.

Feb 27, 202347:30
Super Bowl 57 reactions and glimpse to offseason | NHL back from All-Star break

Super Bowl 57 reactions and glimpse to offseason | NHL back from All-Star break

We talk about Super Bowl 57 and some of the biggest headlines from that as well as look at some of the headlines as we look to the offseason.  We close out talking about our teams post all star break and approaching the trade deadline.

Feb 20, 202349:54
BIRDS TO THE SUPERBOWL | NHL all star break assessments

BIRDS TO THE SUPERBOWL | NHL all star break assessments

Eagles advance past a injury ridden 49ers with ease and advance to see the Chiefs in Arizona.  NHL comes to the all star break and we give what our teams might do as we approach closer to the trade deadline.

Feb 07, 202301:00:39
Eagles advance to Championship weekend | Flyers make a playoff push?

Eagles advance to Championship weekend | Flyers make a playoff push?

We discuss a couple big headlines from wildcard weekend and talk about the NFC divisional round.  That all leads to the talk of the NFC championship and we also mention some owner talks for the Commanders.  Finally, in the NHL we talk about where our teams are.

Jan 24, 202336:01
Week 17 fallout leads to Washington elimination and scary week 18 | Mid season looks in the NHL

Week 17 fallout leads to Washington elimination and scary week 18 | Mid season looks in the NHL

Washington falls in their week 17 matchup to be eliminated from the playoffs as well as the Eagles fall to an inferior opponent now needing a win in week 18.  The Flyers starting to look up as young players help the team to some wins and the Caps seem to have righted the ship.  We also discuss an MLB trade.

Jan 09, 202344:19
Week 16 messes with NFC East | Caps turn the ship around

Week 16 messes with NFC East | Caps turn the ship around

Eagles fall to the Cowboys without Jalen Hurts and the Commanders run into the brick wall that is the 49ers defense.  Caps turn around into a hot streak along with Ovi and his chase for the goal record.  Flyers struggling with close games

Dec 31, 202243:37
Massacre in the Meadowlands from the Eagles | Ovi hits 800 | MLB free agency stragglers

Massacre in the Meadowlands from the Eagles | Ovi hits 800 | MLB free agency stragglers

In between the two Commanders and Giants matchups, the Eagles visit the Meadowlands and take care of business in show out fashion.  We update some news on the Flyers and the Caps and Ovi hits a new goal milestone.  We end with a big MLB signing unrelated to Washington or Philly.

Dec 18, 202250:16
Eagles offense takes control | Commanders Cinderella run | Struggles in the NHL | MLB free agency

Eagles offense takes control | Commanders Cinderella run | Struggles in the NHL | MLB free agency

We recap the past 2 weeks of NFL football where the Eagles offense moves to a whole new level, and the Commanders continue their Cinderella run.  The Flyers get some injured players back and the Caps on the verge of some players coming back.  MLB free agency got underway and the Phillies make a big signing.

Dec 12, 202259:16
Commanders continue to shock NFL | Flyers and Caps suffer injuries in top 6 | Harper gets surgery

Commanders continue to shock NFL | Flyers and Caps suffer injuries in top 6 | Harper gets surgery

After the upset over the Eagles the Commanders destroy the Texans and the Eagles comeback against the Colts.  Flyers and the Caps suffer major injuries to top players and see the effects.  Harper gets Tommy John's surgery.

Nov 28, 202256:14
Commanders end Eagles perfect record | Flyers lose 5 straight | MLB end of year awards

Commanders end Eagles perfect record | Flyers lose 5 straight | MLB end of year awards

We discuss how the Commanders pulled off the upset to end the Eagles undefeated run.  Both the Flyers and the Caps struggle as we approach the 1st 4th of the season.  We end the MLB season with the end of year awards.

Nov 21, 202249:09
Commanders try to dethrone the Eagles on MNF | Caps struggle with injuries | Phillies fall in the WS

Commanders try to dethrone the Eagles on MNF | Caps struggle with injuries | Phillies fall in the WS

After another long week the Eagles look to continue dominance over the Commanders, while they look to bounce back from a tough loss.  The Caps continue to struggle in light of a ton of injuries and the Flyers look like a complete team.  Phillies finish the season as they fall to the Astros in 6

Nov 14, 202201:01:05
Commanders start to streak | Flyers start to show their true colors | Phillies show weakness at home

Commanders start to streak | Flyers start to show their true colors | Phillies show weakness at home

Eagles have a short week with a Sunday and a Thursday game against the Steelers and the Texans respectively.  Despite the short week, the Eagles stay dominant and move to 8-0 on the season.  The Commanders start to go on a mini streak as they start out 2-4 and win 2 games they weren't expected to and get back into the playoff race.  The Caps suffer injuries upon injuries upon injuries and you see the toll it has taken on the team as they struggle to catch their footing.  The Flyers also start to show their true colors as they spend most of games in the defensive zone and see the lack of offensive talent.  The Phillies look to bounce back as they drop 2 straight to fall to 3-2 in the World series after the Astros pitching finds the footing on the Phillies offense.

Nov 06, 202201:00:55
Washington surprises Green Bay | Caps at .500 | Flyers rolling | Phillies advance to World Series

Washington surprises Green Bay | Caps at .500 | Flyers rolling | Phillies advance to World Series

Washington comes out and surprises the NFL with a win over the Packers who look to no longer be the same team they used to be.  Eagles come off by trying to keep the undefeated streak alive against Pittsburgh.  Caps start off at .500 with a lackluster defense hurting the team.  Flyers come out rolling and start out at the top of the division early.  Phillies close out the Padres in 5 and head to the World Series and continue the underdog story trying to beat the Astros.

Oct 30, 202251:58
Eagles stay undefeated | Flyers off to surprising start, Caps struggle | Phillies keep surprising us

Eagles stay undefeated | Flyers off to surprising start, Caps struggle | Phillies keep surprising us

The Eagles take it to the Cowboys and dominate to stay undefeated.  The Commanders win a painful game over the Bears in primetime.  Flyers shock the NHL and start out 3-1 on the season while the Caps start with an 0-2 and get up to a 2-2 start.  Phillies beat the Braves against all odds and advance to the NLCS while going to Philly tied 1-1.

Oct 24, 202201:06:07
Eagles stay undefeated in close game | NHL season finally underway | Phillies survive the wildcard

Eagles stay undefeated in close game | NHL season finally underway | Phillies survive the wildcard

We talk about the rough loss that the Commanders suffered against the Titans.  Eagles out last a close game in Arizona to remain perfect going into their Sunday night matchup against the Cowboys.  The NHL is underway and we talk about the Caps opening game and the low expectations that we have from the Flyers.  Lastly, we discuss the sweep of the Cardinals in the wildcard and head to Atlanta for the divisional and go to game 3 tied 1-1.

Oct 14, 202201:02:45
#71- Is the Eagles hype train for real? | NHL Preseason wrapping up | Phillies make the playoffs

#71- Is the Eagles hype train for real? | NHL Preseason wrapping up | Phillies make the playoffs

We go back over week 4 matchups and look at the week 5 matchups and discuss the pressing issues with the Commanders and how the Eagles seem to steam roll over anyone who stands in their way at the moment.  Flyers wrap up their preseason and are officially headed for the regular season and have some major concerns.  The Caps still have a couple pre season games to play and the season will be underway.  Phillies survive the struggle and make the playoffs to face off against the Cardinals and the closing thoughts on the Nats season.

Oct 08, 202201:24:14
#70- Eagles dominate Commanders | Phillies with continuous small losing skids | NHL preseason begins

#70- Eagles dominate Commanders | Phillies with continuous small losing skids | NHL preseason begins

In Carson Wentz first game against Philly, he is dropped 9 times en route to an Eagles decisive win.  We go through the way that the Eagles overtook that game along with taking a look at week 4 matchups.  Phillies going into the playoffs continue to struggle offensively and the Brewers peaking through the playoff doors.  NHL preseason begins with a couple players making some good marks, but yet to see anything big.

Oct 01, 202201:09:49
#69- Eagles dominate on MNF | Phillies struggle again | Serious injuries hurt the Flyers

#69- Eagles dominate on MNF | Phillies struggle again | Serious injuries hurt the Flyers

Week 2 of the NFL comes and goes as the Lions take advantage of the Commanders early struggle and take a win in Detroit.  The Eagles come out in a tough game against the Vikings on MNF and show they could be a team to mess with as they totally shut down the Vikings.  The Phillies endure a tough week as they struggle again in a week against a division rival.  Flyers get news of two major injuries that could sideline two game changing players.

Sep 30, 202201:11:22
#68- NFL week 1 recap | Torts thoughts on the Flyers locker room | Final month of baseball

#68- NFL week 1 recap | Torts thoughts on the Flyers locker room | Final month of baseball

After the week one matchup, we recap the play of both the Commanders and the Eagles.  Who played well, how our team looks and how we think they will play the rest of the season based off of week 1.  We take a different route and go to the MLB next and talk about the Phillies as we enter the final month of the regular season.  To close it off we talk about the quote from Tortorella about the room and environment in Philly.

Sep 16, 202201:12:44
#67- Commanders overview & preseason wrap up | Early expectations for NHL | Phillies cool off

#67- Commanders overview & preseason wrap up | Early expectations for NHL | Phillies cool off

We wrap up the preseason and go into the 3rd of our 4 reviews and go through the Commanders 53 man roster.  In the NHL we do a broad view of the teams and also talk about what we are expecting from our teams in the regular season.  In the MLB the Phillies starting to cool off after going on a hot streak, and that could cause some problems.

Sep 03, 202201:07:55
#66- Final week of preseason | Potential retro jerseys in the NHL | Phillies getting healthy in time for the playoffs

#66- Final week of preseason | Potential retro jerseys in the NHL | Phillies getting healthy in time for the playoffs

NFL finishing off the rest of the preseason before the bye week and the start of the season on the 8th.  Eagles and the Commanders starting their season on the 11th.  We continue the NFC East preview series with the Cowboys.  The NHL remains in a dead period, and we talk about the start of camps and the NHL preseason.  There is also a glimpse at the potential new jerseys in the new series of jerseys being released.  Jacob highlights the very few upsides of the Nationals before we talk about the Phillies getting healthy in time for the playoffs.

Aug 29, 202201:08:38
#65- Preseason underway in the NFL | Hockey in a slow period | Trade deadline and playoffs in the MLB

#65- Preseason underway in the NFL | Hockey in a slow period | Trade deadline and playoffs in the MLB

NFL training camp and preseason is finally underway in the NFL and we talk about some of the highlights.  We also start a 4 week series discussing each team in the NFC east with the Giants this week.  A re-signing of a trade piece for the Flyers highlights our NHL spot.  We discuss the MLB trade deadline from the Phillies and the Nationals and talk about the playoffs as they are fast approaching.

Aug 19, 202201:14:56
#64- All-Time Eagles team | Straggler signings from free agency | Phillies in a BIG month to gain ground in NL East

#64- All-Time Eagles team | Straggler signings from free agency | Phillies in a BIG month to gain ground in NL East

We start off finishing up our all-time teams with the Eagles.  We read some comments from our socials on the Darcy Kuemper signing and talk about a couple big pieces of the puzzle falling into place to end the free agency frenzy.  Phillies come into a month where they play a lot of teams under .500 in a huge opportunity to gain ground on the rest of the NL East.  Juan Soto trade destinations are revealed and Nats potentially put up for sale.

Jul 30, 202201:25:29
#63- NFL approaching training camps | NHL draft and free agency wrap up | Pre-All-Star break wrap up

#63- NFL approaching training camps | NHL draft and free agency wrap up | Pre-All-Star break wrap up

We discuss a couple big topics surrounding the Eagles and the Commanders as the NFL goes into training camps and the season quickly approaching.  We also discuss the future plans of some things we will focus on to wrap up the offseason.  We discuss the roller coaster that is free agency taking place in the NHL.  We talk about the big additions or lack thereof for the Flyers and the Caps and highlighting some other big names.  We also talk a little about both the Flyers and the Caps first round draft picks.  We wrap it up by talking about the Nationals and the Phillies seasons half way through the season with the All-Star break coming to a close.

Jul 23, 202201:13:01
#62- Washington All-Time team | NHL Entry Draft 2022 | Darick Hall stepping up in Harper absence

#62- Washington All-Time team | NHL Entry Draft 2022 | Darick Hall stepping up in Harper absence

Tristan and Jacob go through the offensive and defensive all time team as they continue the series that they started with hockey and baseball.  They talk about a couple of housekeeping items that happened in the NHL including big news on a Flyers prospect.  The NHL Entry Draft gets under way while they record.  Phillies take a big step as Darick Hall, a big hitting rookie, takes in and holding up well in the loss of MVP Bryce Harper.

Jul 09, 202201:01:36
#61- Scary Terry stays in Washington | Cup gets handed out | Soto declines extension & Harper to IL

#61- Scary Terry stays in Washington | Cup gets handed out | Soto declines extension & Harper to IL

A little bit of football news as Terry McLaurin resigns in Washington and a little information on how Miles Sanders can return to Philly.  Flyers officially name their new head coach and the Stanley Cup Finals come to a close in Tampa.  Juan Soto declines the second offer from Washington and Bryce Harper goes to IL with a broken thumb needing surgery.

Jul 02, 202201:05:04
#60- OTA's complete | Stanley Cup Finals underway | Phillies go streaking

#60- OTA's complete | Stanley Cup Finals underway | Phillies go streaking

We talk about a couple notes from the OTA's and the mandatory minicamps that are now through in the NFL.  We discuss the rest of the conference finals and give our predictions on the Stanley Cup Finals in the NHL as the Stanley Cup Finals are now underway.  Phillies go on a 9-game winning streak and look a lot better under Rob Thomson as they look to turn the ship around.

Jun 17, 202256:56
#59- Commanders to build a new stadium? | Conference Finals predictions | Phillies coaches moves

#59- Commanders to build a new stadium? | Conference Finals predictions | Phillies coaches moves

Commanders buy a plot of land, maybe for a new stadium site?  Round 2 of the playoffs wrap up and the conference finals are underway as we predict who we have winning.  Phillies make a huge move in the manager dept.  They hope for a change in the clubhouse.

Jun 06, 202201:04:32
#58- Eagles HUGE signing | Caps fall to the Panthers | Phillies struggle with no Harper

#58- Eagles HUGE signing | Caps fall to the Panthers | Phillies struggle with no Harper

Eagles sign a big need late in free agency.  The Caps fall to the Panthers as we talk about the ending of the first round and discuss the matchups in the second round of the playoffs.  Nats continue to fall and after an electric surge against the Dodgers in LA Harpers injury takes him out leaving the Phillies offense to suffer.

May 21, 202246:02
2022 NFL Schedule Predictions

2022 NFL Schedule Predictions

We go through Washington's and the Eagles schedule week by week and give our too early predictions on how well the team will do.

May 18, 202249:43
#57- NFL Schedule Sneak Peak | Caps Facing Elimination | Phillies Play the Cream of the Crop in the Month

#57- NFL Schedule Sneak Peak | Caps Facing Elimination | Phillies Play the Cream of the Crop in the Month

We talk about some of the big games that the Eagles and Commanders will play this season.  Caps try to stave off elimination and we talk about the rest of the NHL playoff matchups.  Nationals playing into a full rebuild and the Phillies have a tough road ahead in the month of May.

May 14, 202201:01:03
#56- Eagles Make Huge Trade in the Draft | Caps Causing Issues for the Panthers | Phillies Start to Struggle Again

#56- Eagles Make Huge Trade in the Draft | Caps Causing Issues for the Panthers | Phillies Start to Struggle Again

We review all the draft picks (and other additions) by the Commanders and the Eagles.  We talk about all the NHL playoff series and how the Caps are fighting hard against the Panthers.  We finish off talking about the struggle that the Phillies are facing despite the stacked lineup.

May 07, 202201:08:37
NHL playoff bracket predictions

NHL playoff bracket predictions

For the second year in a row we are putting out our predictions for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.  We will go through every matchup, talk a little about it and take it all the way to our Stanley Cup champions.

May 03, 202234:25
#55- NFL draft day | End of the NHL season | Phillies start to play better

#55- NFL draft day | End of the NHL season | Phillies start to play better

We discuss who we want our teams to draft and if we think there will be any surprises.  We talk about the possible teams the Caps can play in the playoffs and if the Flyers can win the draft lottery.  Nats still suffer in the beginning of the season and the Phillies start to play a bit better.

Apr 29, 202250:58
#54- 2 Eagles mock trades ahead of the draft | NHL has one week left in the season | MLB season finally under way

#54- 2 Eagles mock trades ahead of the draft | NHL has one week left in the season | MLB season finally under way

Tristan has 2 potential trades that he thinks the Eagles should make and Terry Mcclaurin could hold out.  Caps could find a division spot in the last week of the season and the Flyers have a good chance at the number 1 pick.  The Nationals and the Phillies struggle as we discuss the opening 2 weeks of the season.

Apr 22, 202253:15
#53- Big Eagles trade | Young Flyers players stepping up | Caps try to heat up | MLB opening day

#53- Big Eagles trade | Young Flyers players stepping up | Caps try to heat up | MLB opening day

Eagles make a big trade with the Saints.  Flyers bring up young players to get experience in the league, while the Caps try to start a run ahead of the playoffs.  MLB opens the season, we talk about the Nats and Phillies opening games.

Apr 09, 202242:46
#52- Eagles sign a LB | Caps pushing for a top 3 spot in the division | Opening day 1 week away

#52- Eagles sign a LB | Caps pushing for a top 3 spot in the division | Opening day 1 week away

Eagles sign a free agent LB to bulk up the middle of the defense and details on the Pascal and Barnett signings.  Flyers young guys playing well in the end of the season and the Caps try to push out of the wild card spot.  We talk a little bit about what's going on in the end of spring training with opening day a week away.

Apr 01, 202250:29
#51- NFL free agency stragglers | NHL trade deadline | MLB spring training in full swing

#51- NFL free agency stragglers | NHL trade deadline | MLB spring training in full swing

The week after free agency opened there were still some name players being signed so we discuss those signs and trades.  The NHL trade deadline passed on March 21st so we discuss the biggest trades from the deadline and close out discussing our MLB teams with the season only 2 weeks away.

Mar 25, 202201:04:45
#50- Free agency frenzy in the NFL and the MLB | Caps start up a hot streak in March.

#50- Free agency frenzy in the NFL and the MLB | Caps start up a hot streak in March.

The NFL free agency just opened up and the teams are flying at big names and with the MLB coming out of lockout, free agency resumes.  Caps start out 7-0-1 in the month of March going into the playoffs soon.

Mar 19, 202253:53
#49- QB carousel in full swing | Caps fix the drought | We will have baseball

#49- QB carousel in full swing | Caps fix the drought | We will have baseball

QB's being moved all around this week including one to the Commanders.  The Caps looked to be going downhill but have turned that around in time to try to push back into a top 3 spot in the metro.  MLB agrees on a new CBA agreement.

Mar 11, 202250:42
#48- NFL free agent wishlist | Rasmus Ristolainen future in Philly

#48- NFL free agent wishlist | Rasmus Ristolainen future in Philly

We discuss our wishlist for our teams to get in free agency and discuss some of the other big names in free agency.  We go to the NHL where Jacob talks about the fear of the future of the Caps and discuss the future of Risto in Philly.  We close out the episode with a slight update on the CBA in the MLB.

Mar 04, 202201:03:37
#47- Eagles defense overview | Lockout could go all the way into the season

#47- Eagles defense overview | Lockout could go all the way into the season

We finish the review series with the Eagles defense.  We discuss possible trade targets from the Flyers.  Looks to be no end in sight to the MLB lockout.

Feb 25, 202255:18
#46- Football season comes to an end | Giroux states where he is willing to go

#46- Football season comes to an end | Giroux states where he is willing to go

As the Superbowl is now wrapped up we talk about the game and some of the questionable calls, and continue the series of breaking down each team.  Reports come out on where Giroux is willing to land, and the Caps still have goalie trouble.  CBA agreement doesn't seem to be close to a closing.

Feb 18, 202259:29
#45- Superbowl Preview | Eagles offensive breakdown | Caps start to fall off

#45- Superbowl Preview | Eagles offensive breakdown | Caps start to fall off

We go through our Superbowl predictions and what matchups to look for.  We break down the Eagles offense in the continuation of the breakdown series and talk about the future of Jalen Hurts.  In the NHL you we talk about the lack of an experienced goalie starting to take a toll on the Caps.

Feb 11, 202201:05:41