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Brotherly Pod

By Daniel Esche

Brotherly Pod talks all things Philadelphia Flyers. Daniel Esche hosts a wide variety of guests to break down the news, rumors, and transactions of the greatest sports team on earth!
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Brotherly PodApr 12, 2020

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Frequent Flyer #182 "Quoi?"

Frequent Flyer #182 "Quoi?"

Mike, Manny and Dan return to talk Cam Atkinson and the huge buyout cost this summer, Couturier, prioritizing culture over talent, signing free agents, more!

Mar 27, 202441:09
Noahly Pod #25 "Blue Marshmallow Shooting Star"

Noahly Pod #25 "Blue Marshmallow Shooting Star"

Noah, Katie and Dan Tortorella moving to the front office, could the the Flyers beat the Hurricanes in a playoff spot, what happens in the 2024 offseason, re-signing TK and long-term contract, more!
Mar 26, 202401:22:45
Frequent Flyer #181 "Bad News Bears"

Frequent Flyer #181 "Bad News Bears"

Mike, Manny and Dan return to rant about Frost again, Upgrading at center, moving Farabee, what do "future considerations mean, more!

Mar 25, 202440:20
Prospect Fly Over #3 "Alberta Boy"

Prospect Fly Over #3 "Alberta Boy"

Dylan and Dan return to talk Hunter McDonald arriving in Lehigh, Barkey hits 100 points, Bjarnason's season and Kolosov's ETA, Phantoms playoff push, re-signing TK, analyzing the Flyers' rebuild, more!

Mar 23, 202401:09:18
Brotherly Pod #211 "Letters on Sweaters"

Brotherly Pod #211 "Letters on Sweaters"

Nick and Dan return to talk the OTL to Carolina, Sean Couturier remains benched, Tortorella, offseason approach for the Flyers, can they beat the Hurricanes in the playoffs, more!

Mar 22, 202443:41
1,000 Ways to Fly #2 "Cout Scratch Fever"

1,000 Ways to Fly #2 "Cout Scratch Fever"

Andy and Dan return to talk Couturier's benching, his quotes, playing prospects at the NHL level, Morgan Frost, trade deadline recap, Wayne Simmonds retires, more!

Mar 20, 202454:22
Frequent Flyer #180 "Worm in the Water"

Frequent Flyer #180 "Worm in the Water"

Mike, Manny and Dan return to talk the over-reliance on culture, Chychrun rumors, what would it take for you to buy in? Could the Flyers craft a trade with Anaheim? Keith Jones' "rebuild" quote, Rocky Thompson's PP quote, more!

Mar 18, 202440:07
Frequent Flyer #179 "Whose Artwork?"

Frequent Flyer #179 "Whose Artwork?"

Mike, Manny and Dan return to talk the schedule, grading the trade deadline, culture, Erik Johnson, Manny googles artwork, more!

Mar 17, 202459:44
Flyerside Chat UPDATE

Flyerside Chat UPDATE

Shane and Dan update on the future of Flyerside Chat!

Check us out on our new platform Tip to Tip Podcast! @TiptoTipPod on Twitter for future updates!

Mar 14, 202419:24
Frequent Flyer #178 "Space Dunk"

Frequent Flyer #178 "Space Dunk"

Mike, Manny and Dan return to talk Hilferty vs Snider, Manny eats an oreo, what is Val Camillo up to these days, Lappy's job security, prospect trade value, more!
Mar 12, 202440:32
Brotherly Pod #210 "Murderers' Row"

Brotherly Pod #210 "Murderers' Row"

Katie and Dan return to talk the trade deadline, losing 7-0 to the Bolts, Torts gets ejected, Walker, Allison, Johnson trades, playing five defensemen, Seeler's extension, the scary upcoming schedule, more!

Mar 10, 202448:55
Brotherly Pod #209 "2024 Trade Deadline"

Brotherly Pod #209 "2024 Trade Deadline"

Andy, Nick and Dan return to talk the trade deadline, Wade Allison, Ryan Johansen, culture guys, Nick Seeler, making the playoffs, more!

Mar 08, 202459:18
Noahly Pod #24 "Trade Deadline Come Early"

Noahly Pod #24 "Trade Deadline Come Early"

Noah and Dan return to talk the Walker trade, Johansen's history with Torts, Seeler's extension, do they love or hate picks/prospects, the fan's honeymoon phase with Briere, Ginning & Attard, NTC/MNC in hockey, more!

Mar 07, 202401:10:28
Brotherly Pod #208 "Moving the Goalposts"

Brotherly Pod #208 "Moving the Goalposts"

Dan flies solo to talk the approaching deadline and rumors, adding a backup goalie, what's the organization's plan next season? making offseason additions, Couturier is old, not playing their prospects, more!

Mar 05, 202428:56
Frequent Flyer #177 "Rocket Man"

Frequent Flyer #177 "Rocket Man"

Mike, Manny and Dan return to talk short-term vs long-term thinking, What happens if the team stagnates in 2024-25, Couts as captain, does Frost come back, moving up in the draft, girl scout cookies, more!

Mar 03, 202401:08:08
Frequent Flyer #176 "Doomsday Scenario"

Frequent Flyer #176 "Doomsday Scenario"

Mike, Manny and Dan return to talk what happens if the Flyers make the playoffs, do they attempt to improve during the summer, the worst case scenario on defense, acquiring Zegras, Craig Button's top prospects, does culture carry over, deadline predections, more!
Feb 29, 202437:53
Brotherly Pod #207 "Let That Stank Out"

Brotherly Pod #207 "Let That Stank Out"

Nick and Dan return for Flyers/Lightning postgame, Brink gets called up, the Flyers making the playoffs, upcoming schedule, Dan gets a new Flyers jersey, more!

Feb 28, 202454:25
Prospect Fly Over #2 "Why Can't We Have Nice Things?"

Prospect Fly Over #2 "Why Can't We Have Nice Things?"

Dylan and Dan return to talk Drysdale's injury update, Walker and Seeler pre-deadline, too many defensive prospects, will they trade Laughton, Morgan Frost, more!

Feb 27, 202401:04:22
Frequent Flyer #175 "Two Socks"

Frequent Flyer #175 "Two Socks"

Mike, Manny and Dan return to talk Mike's trip to Metlife, Manny at the Leafs' game, Sean Walker and Nick Seeler, are the Flyers actually rebuilding, not playing their prospects, the Phantoms' development, more!
Feb 25, 202401:02:49
1,000 Ways to Fly #1 "High Blood Pressure"

1,000 Ways to Fly #1 "High Blood Pressure"

Andy and Dan return to talk misusing prospects, why is Nic Deslauriers a thing, will the Penguins' rebuild lap the Flyers, will the Flyers actually sell Laughton or Walker, Drysdale's early days in Philly, Fanatics jerseys, Briere picking a direction, more!

Feb 22, 202459:36
Prospect Fly Over #1 "Know When to Cash Out"

Prospect Fly Over #1 "Know When to Cash Out"

Dylan and Dan return for a new show to talk the fate of Sean Walker, trade deadline moves, rehab projects, prospect injuries, could Bonk make the NHL next season, more!

Feb 21, 202451:19
Noahly Pod #23 "Broken Record"

Noahly Pod #23 "Broken Record"

Noah and Dan return to talk the Sean Walker rumors, ripple effects of the signing, running back the same roster, Couturier as captain, lack of center depth, more!

Feb 20, 202456:35
Brotherly Pod #206 "Sensible People"

Brotherly Pod #206 "Sensible People"

Katie and Dan return to talk Katie's trip to the stadium series, Metro standings, Couturier named captain, the carnival, Stadium Series jerseys, more!

Feb 19, 202455:57
Frequent Flyer #174 "Nosferatu"

Frequent Flyer #174 "Nosferatu"

Mike, Manny and Dan return to talk Briere's timetable, year one alarm bells, making net-positive moves, Mike goes to a Sixers game, Flyers' attendance, Stadium Series jerseys, Ersson vs Petersen, scouts at games, more!

Feb 18, 202443:58
Brotherly Pod #205 "Lead This"

Brotherly Pod #205 "Lead This"

Nick and Dan return to talk Flyers vs Leafs, Couturier as captain, Dan trolling on twitter, work ethic vs star power, trade deadline, more!

Feb 16, 202401:00:23
Frequent Flyer #173 "The Disconnect with Lehigh Valley"

Frequent Flyer #173 "The Disconnect with Lehigh Valley"

Mike, Manny and Dan return to talk Dan's 2024-25 opening night lineup piece, Olle Lycksell, Bobby Brink and the Flyers' prospect development, what has this regime done differently from the previous when it comes to prospects, the culture of the Flyers vs the Phantoms, more!
Feb 13, 202450:24
Frequent Flyer #172 "Don't Have Any Sugar"

Frequent Flyer #172 "Don't Have Any Sugar"

Mike, Manny and Dan return to talk the London Police presser, what comes next in the process, getting cap space from Hart, looking ahead to the trade deadline, keep or trade Scott Laughton, 2024-25 roster, more!

Feb 11, 202457:32
Frequent Flyer #171 "Forehead Vein"

Frequent Flyer #171 "Forehead Vein"

Mike, Manny and Dan return to talk addressing the 1C problem, Trevor Zegras, can the wingers improve without help, Torts' record in Columbus, more!
Feb 07, 202440:57
Brotherly Pod #204 "Eat Your Vegetables"

Brotherly Pod #204 "Eat Your Vegetables"

Papa and Dan return to talk the London Police presser, Tippett and Poehling extensions, the goaltending without Hart, do you have faith in Briere? Adding a top center? trade deadline prep, more!

Feb 06, 202452:38
Frequent Flyer #170 "Skullduggery"

Frequent Flyer #170 "Skullduggery"

Mike, Manny and Dan return to talk life after Carter Hart, the 2024-25 goalie tandem, is throwing Ersson into the starting role a good thing? trusting the front office to make moves, Farabee's even strength scoring, keep or trade TK, more!

Feb 04, 202442:37
FC Shorts #2 "Relationships vol. 1"

FC Shorts #2 "Relationships vol. 1"

Shane and Dan return for the mini series to answer listener submitted questions on learning about marriage from parents, giving gifts in a relationships, pegging, long distance relationships, deal breakers, more!
Feb 01, 202438:46
Brotherly Pod #203 "Topping Out"

Brotherly Pod #203 "Topping Out"

Noah and Dan return to talk the Hart allegations becoming official, Flyers re-sign Tippett & Poehling, limited opportunity for offseason changes, can this roster improve without outside help? 11F 7D approach, Phantoms call ups, more!

Jan 31, 202401:05:37
Frequent Flyer #169 "The Carter Hart Situation"

Frequent Flyer #169 "The Carter Hart Situation"

Mike (a lawyer), Manny (a Canadian) and Dan return for an in depth talk about the Carter Hart situation, what comes next, Canadian law and understanding the process, more.

Jan 28, 202401:05:38
Brotherly Pod #202 "Puzzle Pieces"

Brotherly Pod #202 "Puzzle Pieces"

Andy and Dan return to talk the Carter Hart news, Briere's presser, 11F/7D, trade deadline approach, Sam Gagner, more!
Jan 25, 202401:04:34
Flyers A.D. #126 "New Era of Olle"

Flyers A.D. #126 "New Era of Olle"

Anthony and Dan return to talk finding a top center, Drysdale's early days in Philly, re-signing Nick Seeler and the defense corps moving forward, re-signing Tippett, recalling Lycksell, sending down Brink, more!
Jan 23, 202448:25
Brotherly Pod #201 "Work Your Magic"

Brotherly Pod #201 "Work Your Magic"

Dylan and Dan return to talk Brink's demotion and Lycksell's recall, 11 F/7D system, Zamula's future, Nic Deslauriers, Oliver Bonk's success in juniors, trading prospects, all-star game, star power vs work ethic, more!

Jan 23, 202455:44
Frequent Flyer #168 "Catching Up on Z's"

Frequent Flyer #168 "Catching Up on Z's"

Manny and Dan return to talk the metro standings, wrapping up the Gauthier trade, do not re-sign Nick Seeler, re-signing Zamula, the 2024-25 defense, the future of the forwards without Gauthier, adding Zegras, free agent forward options, more!

Jan 21, 202401:01:08
Sisterly Pod #34 "Did Ya Like That One?"

Sisterly Pod #34 "Did Ya Like That One?"

Katie and Phyllis return to talk the Flyers win streak, are they buyers at the deadline, Cutter Gauthier trade, the powerplay and penalty kill, more!

Jan 18, 202449:15
Brotherly Pod #200 "Whole Lotta Flash"

Brotherly Pod #200 "Whole Lotta Flash"

Spotts and Dan return to talk the Flyers' win streak, Gauthier fallout, do not re-sign Nick Seeler, should the Flyers acquire Zegras? are the Flyers utilizing their prospects correctly, more!

Jan 18, 202452:39
FC Shorts #1 "Advice vol. 1"

FC Shorts #1 "Advice vol. 1"

Shane and Dan return for their new mini series to talk listener submitted advice on social media, tips for teaching, life after high school, moving across the country, getting a job is sports media, significant others not washing hands, more!

Jan 16, 202450:36
Brotherly Pod #199 "He Said He Said"

Brotherly Pod #199 "He Said He Said"

Katie, Nick and Dan return to talk the Gauthier trade fallout, Drysdale's early days in Philly, reading your texts, John Tortorella's quotes defending Hayes,

Jan 14, 202401:05:01
Brotherly Pod #198 "The Guy They Traded Away"

Brotherly Pod #198 "The Guy They Traded Away"

Noah, Andy and Dan return to talk more Gauthier trade fallout, should the Flyers pursue Trevor Zegras, pride night, what does the future of the defense look like with Drysdale in tow, jersey numbers, Tortorella quotes, how does the front office respond to the lack of forward depth, more!

Jan 11, 202401:09:49
Brotherly Pod #197 "Communication Breakdown"

Brotherly Pod #197 "Communication Breakdown"

Dylan and Dan return to talk the Cutter Gauthier trade fallout, all the rumors of the deal, Drysdale's role with the Flyers, what does this mean for the trade deadline, adding offensive talent, Zegras trade rumors, Carter Hart's future, more!

Jan 10, 202451:15
Frequent Flyer #167 "Gauthier's Gone"

Frequent Flyer #167 "Gauthier's Gone"

Mike, Manny and Dan return for an emergency pod to talk the Cutter Gauthier trade, what led to it, Jamie Drysdale's stats and upside, what does the Flyers' forward prospect pipeline look like now, the defense with Drysdale, more!

Jan 09, 202401:13:18
Frequent Flyer #166 "This is a Screwdriver"

Frequent Flyer #166 "This is a Screwdriver"

Mike, Manny and Dan return to talk Laperriere walking back his quotes on Allison, developing prospects at the NHL level, will the one-off prospects come back to bite them? Melter's love affair with Frost, Hartnell on commentary, more!

Jan 07, 202447:45
Flyers A.D. #125 "Balancing Act"

Flyers A.D. #125 "Balancing Act"

Anthony and Dan return to talk the struggling powerplay, Cam Atkinson's future, do the Flyers buy or sell at the deadline, moving members of the core, Tortorella's approval ratings, what does the organization do this summer, more!

Jan 04, 202450:06
Brotherly Pod #196 "Purpose to Serve"

Brotherly Pod #196 "Purpose to Serve"

Dan flies solo to talk the updated standings, Alexis Gendron gets demoted, Cam Atkinson's struggles and replacing him, what's wrong with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, PWHL debut, more!

Jan 03, 202433:08
Flyerside Chat #136 "So Long, Billy Meats"

Flyerside Chat #136 "So Long, Billy Meats"

Shane and Dan return for the last episode of Flyerside Chat before Shane heads to Guatemala for his prison sentence. They reflect on the show and what comes next.

Jan 01, 202417:10
Frequent Flyer #165 "Ham, Ketchup and Mustard"

Frequent Flyer #165 "Ham, Ketchup and Mustard"

Mike, Manny and Dan return to talk Carter Hart's future, Team USA vs Team Canada goalie battle, Roman Cechmanek's passing, Fanatics mistakes, Stadium Series jersey predictions, more!

Dec 31, 202331:23
Brotherly Pod #195 "Behemoth Rise"

Brotherly Pod #195 "Behemoth Rise"

Dan flies solo to talk the Flyers at the Christmas break, regular season teams vs playoff teams, the terrible powerplay, can they trade up in the draft, how Briere can avoid the Hextall downfalls, why don't they give their in-house prospects a chance? Will the Flyers add talent during the offseason, tangible vs intangible building, more!

Dec 27, 202340:49