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Phil and the Mic

Phil and the Mic

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Two guys having fun talking sports, politics, and life. Always unscripted and unedited.
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Season 2, Episode 6: Former Major League Pitcher Andy McGaffigan

Phil and the MicOct 17, 2021

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Season 2, Episode 25: It's March Madness Baby!

Season 2, Episode 25: It's March Madness Baby!

Turns out no one wants to hear about Darrin's Dr. appointment... or his basketball game.  Phil spends $518K on Tom Brady's last touchdown pass ball...oops!  NCAA final 4 picks, MLB free agent frenzy, NY sports and vaccinations, ESPN goes all-in on MNF, Deion loses a couple toes.  How is it possible that Bellarmine wins the Atlantic Sun Tournament yet can't go to the Big Show?  Don't ever trust Calvin Ridley with betting as he bet $1,500 and lost $10 million.  Congrats to Gregg Popovich in becoming all time NBA wins leader.  

Mar 17, 202252:16
Season 2, Episode 11: Darrin is the New Face of Pilates

Season 2, Episode 11: Darrin is the New Face of Pilates

Darrin provided a customer testimonial for local Club Pilates studio, guys compare lost wallet stories, what is going on with the Chiefs, Bills, and Cowboys?  Leveon Bell and Adrian Peterson score touchdowns...and no it isn't 2015!  Phil gives out his game ball to a monster performance, wins another lock, and gives you another 5 games to win this week.  College football playoff system is a mess, College basketball season finally kicks off...how can one of the best plays be 7 feet tall and weigh 190 lbs?  DeShaun Watson, Henry Ruggs, Dalvin Cook, OBJ, DeSean Jackson, Damon Arnette, Aaron Rodgers, CeeDee Lamb...just so much controversy!  Shaq teaches his kids a lesson and it turns out Scotty Pippen is the reason why MJ is the GOAT.

Nov 11, 202148:10
Season 2, Episode 8: To Get The Biscuit, You Have To Risk It!

Season 2, Episode 8: To Get The Biscuit, You Have To Risk It!

Phil diagnoses JJ Watt's shoulder issue, Darrin is up late waiting for Brooke to get back from the Harry Styles concert, Phil goes 3-1 and picks 5 games this week including 2 locks!  NFL week 7 questions, Phil gives out his game ball, World Series looks like an epic battle, Big Ten football looks like a crazy finish.  Is Dusty Baker a Hall of Famer and Russell Westbrook has a historic quadruple double in a loss to a previously winless Thunder.  Get excited for an upcoming interview with a basketball final MVP/Gold medal winner and future Hall of Famer!

Oct 28, 202150:17
Season 2, Episode 7: Phil Plays for the Cleveland Browns

Season 2, Episode 7: Phil Plays for the Cleveland Browns

Phil starts at running back last night for depleted Browns, Darrin exhausted after playing basketball, 5 questions for NFL week 6.  Did Phil really go 3-1 last week with his picks and is now 4-1 with his locks?  Dak gets the game ball and lots of money to be made as Phil loves the points this week.  Who makes the college football playoff...could it be Astros/Braves...is Zion going to eat himself out of the NBA and so much more!!!!!

Oct 22, 202101:08:09
Season 2, Episode 6: Former Major League Pitcher Andy McGaffigan

Season 2, Episode 6: Former Major League Pitcher Andy McGaffigan

11 year Major League veteran joins the guys for an in-depth look at his career playing baseball. Learn about how he went from high school bench warmer to the majors. Listen to some great stories about how he was drafted 3 times, named Outstanding Player in AA, minor league travels, his initial experiences in spring training and on the mound, and so much more. Who was the batter he hated to face? Which HOFer was his first strikeout? What all-time hit leader never got a hit off of him? Enjoy this candid interview with a great baseball player and even greater person!
Oct 17, 202101:19:38
Season 2, Episode 5: Jon Barry Makes Fun of Darrin's Shoes

Season 2, Episode 5: Jon Barry Makes Fun of Darrin's Shoes

Jon Barry makes fun of Darrin's shoes, Phil's picks are not great although his locks are strong, 5 NFL questions for the week, who got last week's NFL game ball?  Can Phil right the ship and win his locks?  Dodgers and Giants go all out for game 5 and sets the stage for the championship series in the AL and NL.  UGA unanimous #1.  Guys preview upcoming special interview with former major league pitcher, Andy McGaffigan.

Oct 15, 202134:50
Season 2, Episode 1: We're back, just like the NFL!

Season 2, Episode 1: We're back, just like the NFL!

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The guys are back for another season of Phil and the Mic.  It's time for the NFL preview episode!  Learn who will be making the playoffs, winning the Super Bowl, and winning the major individual awards.  Enjoy the new segment, "Phil Up Your Bank Account", in which Phil will provide you with his 3 best bets of the week.  Follow us and you will not only have a great time but also make some money!

Sep 11, 202101:00:21
Episode 53: The All Star Game Preview

Episode 53: The All Star Game Preview

Phil back from celebrating "Bobby Bonilla Day" and helping Grandfather move, Darrin is awakened at 3 am, met Charles Barkley on Father's Day, why has ASG lost it's appeal?, Ohtani all star as pitcher and hitter, 1933 ASG, 1971 ASG had 31 HOFers involved, HR Derby makes no sense, Kyle Schwarber, Bauer & Deshaun Watson, Suns take 2-0 lead in NBA finals, Larry Bird truly was incredible, Joey Chestnut eats 76 hot dogs in 10 minutes, Jeff Bezos, Euro Cup.

Jul 10, 202101:02:24
Episode 52: The Super J Hat

Episode 52: The Super J Hat

Aubrey becomes a teenager, Darrin preps for his first over 40 basketball game, Phil and his Super J Hat, baseball 1/3 season review, deGrom and his ridiculous season, Lebron is great but Darrin is NOT a fan, should NFL players have this much control?  Edmonton Eskimos changed their name to the Elks although hadn't heard they were offending anyone.

Jun 15, 202143:31
Episode 51: The Debates

Episode 51: The Debates

Phil negotiates with Hamas or eats hummus.  Darrin is playing in an over 40 basketball league and blew out 2 shoes already.  The Great Debates have begun...Tim Tebow, is baseball unwatchable?, does anyone realize the Olympics are 2 months away?, will Tim Hardaway ever get into the HOF?, trans golfer hoping to play in LPGA, 5 star basketball recruit graduates a year early to play in G League, Steph Curry...is $54 million a year enough?, Friends reunion, Phil Mickelson, North Korea approved haircuts.

May 25, 202101:03:01
Episode 50: It's Guacamole Time!

Episode 50: It's Guacamole Time!

Darrin's banner week included going through a red light, strange mask wearing lunch, and fight with a restaurant manager.  Phil reopens the Colonial Pipeline and attends a Mother's Day Tailgate.  Is Pujols the best 1st baseman ever?  Happy 90th Willie Mays!  Baseball no-hitters, Russell Westbrook most underappreciated NBA player ever?  Football:  Aaron Rodgers, NFL schedule, DK Metcalf, Tim Tebow, 2021-22 schedule released, Spring League headlined by the great Ryan Mallet.  A's relocating?  Gates divorce, Bezos $550M yacht.

May 14, 202101:23:31
Episode 49: NFL Draft Preview

Episode 49: NFL Draft Preview

Phil off to Cleveland to announce picks for nfl draft, Darrin has to correct his cat story, good historical data tells us nothing about the success of players in the draft, could 5 qb's really be taken in the first half of the 1st round?  positions that are the least drafted in the 1st round of the last 5 years, running backs, did the 49ers trade up to #3 to take a guy that might not have been drafted until the late 1st round?  Madison Bumgarner and the no-hitter dilemma, Jacob deGrom IS the man.

Apr 29, 202101:10:06
Episode 48: Sports Smorgasbord

Episode 48: Sports Smorgasbord

Phil serves as Best Man at Trevor Lawrence's wedding, Darrin almost gets into a fight, Darrin goes to Sarasota, first 10 day baseball results, will the Mets ever score any runs for de Grom?, Ronald Acuna is the man, college football news, college basketball transfers, NFL news, Holyfield boxing again at age 58.

Apr 19, 202101:21:49
Episode 47: Baseball Preview

Episode 47: Baseball Preview

Phil back from determining cause of Tiger Woods’ car crash, Brooke driving with both Mom and Dad, baseball preview/predictions/awards/over indeed, 5 surprise players that made opening day roster, Lindor standoff, Final 4 picks.
Apr 01, 202101:11:49
Episode 46: Sweet 16 Preview

Episode 46: Sweet 16 Preview

Phil not called on at Biden press conference, 1st and 2nd round upsets, Sweet 16 picks, Big Ten overrated, PAC 12 underrated, MLB Spring Training mean anything? DeShaun Watson, Peeps flavored Pepsi, Derek Jeter, San Fran artists.
Mar 26, 202101:04:56
Episode 45: Phil has an Appendectomy

Episode 45: Phil has an Appendectomy

Did Phil really volunteer to let local Doctor's take out his appendix?  Wild and crazy NFL free agency, March Madness is underway, guys pick their final 4, Phil says Gonzaga will win and Darrin says Illinois, LeBron buying into Red Sox, Grammy debacle, J-Lo and A-Rod still together, Basketball player tries to cheat drug test and shows he is pregnant!

Mar 19, 202101:10:22
Episode 44: Does Phil Know Baseball in 2021?

Episode 44: Does Phil Know Baseball in 2021?

Are the guys in trouble for their upcoming fantasy baseball season? baseball quick hits, playoff odds, Kershaw-Verlander-Mancini-Arenado-Dodgers vs Padres, Sports Shorts: Tebow, Tatis, NCAAM undefeated, 15 year old soccer prodigy, tennis complete domination, Carson Wentz, cloned ferret, NASA rover lands on Mars, Aaron Rogers engaged to "daughter".

Feb 22, 202101:09:02
Episode 43: Super Bowl Review

Episode 43: Super Bowl Review

Darrin is the man for predicting the Bucs would win the Super Bowl and his call was they would score 31 points!  Phil back from helping a drunk Tom Brady yesterday, Darrin's Hank Aaron story, Super Bowl recap, why is Tom still playing? NFL QB rumors, spring training starting next week, will pitching be better? rule changes, Trevor Bauer, Wander Franco, Phil's bold 2022 baseball lockout prediction.

Feb 12, 202101:02:56
Episode 42: Super Bowl 55 Preview

Episode 42: Super Bowl 55 Preview

Playoff Paul and On The Marc join the guys for a Super Bowl preview, Phil checks in live from Chicago, favorite Super Bowl memories, quick facts, debates Brady, Mahomes, Belichick, Reid, Spagnuola, Gronk, Kelce...team previews, week 12 recap, Super Bowl picks and prop bets.

Feb 06, 202101:11:28
Episode 41: Executive Orders

Episode 41: Executive Orders

Phil and collectible pens, Darrin gives his own executive orders...what does this mean? Baseball HOF disappointment, Playoff Paul joins the guys to find out who wins title of biggest team fan...and he knows his stuff!
Jan 29, 202101:23:57
Episode 40: Inauguration

Episode 40: Inauguration

SCOTUS Phil Calise, Biden’s short fuse, Bernie’s mittens, protests, executive orders, Sunday Phil makes his playoff picks, Brees, Rivers, Haskins, Nets Big 3, games, Mets GM & Chuck Schumer, Tiger King still in prison, RIP Don Sutton, Hank Aaron, Larry King.
Jan 23, 202101:13:33
Episode 39: the Elimination of Free Speech

Episode 39: the Elimination of Free Speech

Filibuster Phil, Capitol riot responsibility, big tech controlling speech, violence is violence, Phil’s NFL playoff picks, new coaches, Nets are a super team?, Liam Neeson retiring from being a tough guy, inauguration celebrity list, get well Screech
Jan 17, 202101:06:44
Episode 38: Just Wear Your Mask!!!!

Episode 38: Just Wear Your Mask!!!!

Funny mask stories, wearing a mask isn’t a big deal, Phil saves people at the Capitol, Bama destroys OSU, NFL playoffs, Quentin Nelson could be best ever, Littlest Ball, Elon Musk, Jimmy Fallon, RIP Tommy LaSorda.
Jan 13, 202101:06:54
Episode 37: NFL Week 17

Episode 37: NFL Week 17

Phil accepts head coach position for Longhorns, Phil overtakes Darrin for CFB pick master, Phil’s Pick 6 looks strong, will Darrin’s Rule for Fools apply to week 17? RIP Paul Westphal and Floyd Little.
Jan 04, 202101:07:44
Episode 36: College Football Bowl Preview

Episode 36: College Football Bowl Preview

Phil fills in for Santa, Yogi Berra story, why won’t Cartier let Darrin into the store? Bowl preview, DeVonte Smith is AP POY, Heisman predictions, Bama 6 on First Team All American list.
Dec 30, 202001:10:08
Episode 35: Walmart and the Biden Letter

Episode 35: Walmart and the Biden Letter

The guys go head to head 3 championship games, could be best week ever for Phils Pick 6, really Chucky?, Marcus Mariota sighting, Baker’s arm, Littlest Ball has rare game, Charles being Charles, Tom Cruise meltdown, RIP Boba Fett.
Dec 20, 202057:39
Episode 34: Phil gets a dog

Episode 34: Phil gets a dog

Introducing Comet Calise, Happy 100th Birthday to Eddie Robinson...65 years in baseball! CFB picks Phil ends mediocre streak but 2020 strikes NFL again, who the hell is Medium Ball? NBA Ball Watch, the media in 2021.
Dec 16, 202001:02:00
Episode 33: Phil loses to Biden/Harris

Episode 33: Phil loses to Biden/Harris

2nd night of Hanukkah, football picks look good, Big Ten is ridiculous, enough of Ohio State already, sitting out bowl games, Div 2 Ft Hayes St beats KSU!, Littlest Ball with a diamond grill? NBA season hopefully just basketball, AOC is Goya Employee of the Month
Dec 12, 202001:11:02
Episode 32: Are picks mediocre or average?

Episode 32: Are picks mediocre or average?

Phil will be dropping ball on NYE and names all SCOTUSs, Heisman will come down to SEC title game, Coastal who? OSU, Giants and Washington fighting it out for the NFC East, Gregg Williams dumb call and result, aliens among us, Bob Dylan and Stevie Nicks get much wealthier, Dick AllenRIP
Dec 08, 202001:08:15
Episode 31: Phil sponsors COVID bill

Episode 31: Phil sponsors COVID bill

Phil in DC, Darrin no longer looks like “wood cutter”, supermarkets and accidents, CFB picks look solid, Syracuse had the play of the year, Sarah Fuller makes history, Phil’s Pick 6, absurd NBA contracts, Georgia, Josh Gordon is the NFLs Steve Howe.
Dec 05, 202001:15:32
Episode 30: Thanksgiving

Episode 30: Thanksgiving

Turkey Day fun, Black Friday success, Phil nervous about his CFB picking ability, what to do about Ohio State, Phil’s Pick 6, CBB season starts as #4 UVA loses already, Brooks Robinson, Mickelson/Barkley beat Curry/Manning, Lululemon store 5 hour wait.
Nov 29, 202058:57
Episode 29: Phil presents at the AMA’s

Episode 29: Phil presents at the AMA’s

Calise birthdays, CFB...Darrin on fire and Phil is not, Phil’s Pick 6 did not pan out, Joe Burrow tears ACL, Darrin’s “Rule for Fools” works out again, Steelers are a very quiet 10-0, Baseball Hall of Fame voting, Founder of ALS Ice Bucket Challenge passes away, is In N Out Burger really worth standing in line for 14 hours?
Nov 23, 202059:45
Episode 28: Phil the Maitre D

Episode 28: Phil the Maitre D

No baseball=No shower? Darrin doesn’t have COVID, Cuomo, Whitmer, shutdowns continue, big CFB spreads for games actually scheduled to play, Can Phil’s Pick 6 hot streak continue? MJ worst drafter ever, Klay out another season, Obama’s memoir out today, Bobby Brown is cursed.
Nov 20, 202001:11:06
Episode 27: Phil and the Hail Mary

Episode 27: Phil and the Hail Mary

Phil draws up Cards winning play, more Pilates, Darrin on fire with CFB picks, Kyle Trask Heisman? Phil’s Pick 6 crushing it overall, does anyone want to win NFC East? NBA trades, AOC misspeaks, hypocrisy, Alec Baldwin Twitter, COVID vaccines, Antonio Brown has a hissy-fit, so proud of Brooke dancing multiple roles in the Nutcracker!
Nov 17, 202059:04
Episode 26: Phil’s Back!

Episode 26: Phil’s Back!

Phil back from counting votes and named to Biden’s transition team, Stump the Phil, CFB picks, Phil’s Pick 6, MLB awards...in a 60 game schedule? 2020 strikes again as we mourn another loss.
Nov 15, 202001:03:58
Episode 25: It’s only Darrin

Episode 25: It’s only Darrin

Darrin rides solo while Phil stuck in AZ counting ballots, CFB Darrin 4-0, Big Ten dominates good, bad, ugly, Phil’s Pick 6 goes 4-2 again but didn’t listen to “Darrin’s rules for fools” with the Cowboys, Alex Smith fell good story of the century, vaccine shows 90% success rate, 2020 deaths continue, no Bentley for Darrin, Mike Tyson’s prosthetic penis.
Nov 11, 202045:49
Episode 24: Election Results

Episode 24: Election Results

The Calise family goes to the Zoo, Darrin in the gym, odd autograph response, Phil explains what just happened in politics, the guys try to finally go above .500 with cfb picks, Phil’s NFL Pick 6, Antonio Brown and Tom Brady, NBA comes in $1.5b short and starting season next month, Mets finally sold!
Nov 07, 202001:11:37
Episode 23: Election Preview

Episode 23: Election Preview

A human sacrifice? Phil will be announcing electoral votes for NJ, review of Trump’s 4 years, election map, battleground states, polling and momentum, when will this be settled? The guys make their picks of what should happen and what will happen, Phil makes a bold prediction.
Nov 03, 202001:06:39
Episode 22

Episode 22

Phil guesses greatest ND bball player of all time, Darrin has a weird sign, the guys are going better than .500 in cfb picks this week, take Phil’s Pick 6 to the bank, Dodgers win, LaRussa back for more, Jack Dorsey...billionaire or homeless man? 50 Cent is music’s version of Drew Brees.
Oct 30, 202001:04:06
Episode 21

Episode 21

Another man at Pilates? Phil on boarding ACB, guys again at .500 for cfb picks, Indiana...are you kidding! Phil’s nfl pick 6 much better this week, Trump rallies in PA, Biden at home, ACB confirmed, floating justices, Hunter will go away, water on the moon, poor Louisiana.
Oct 27, 202058:49
Episode 20

Episode 20

Darrin voted even with stomach issues, Phil will be controlling the debate mute button, Can Phil continue his hot cfb streak? Phil’s NFL Pick 6, Antonio Brown, Tua, debate recap, ACB, Feinstein hugs Graham and Schumer doesn’t like it, Chris “Mr. Mask” Cuomo refuses to wear one.
Oct 23, 202001:15:48
Episode 19

Episode 19

Phil is the #1 college football handicapper in America, dueling town halls, social media limiting freedom of speech, Biden taking off?, oh Hunter, Trevor Lawrence puts on a show, Derrick Henry is big and fast, Dodgers will beat the Rays, will Phil ever finish Cobra Kai?
Oct 20, 202001:08:51
Episode 18

Episode 18

Smelly guy in the gym, Phil is bringing back the mustache, UGA vs Bama...wow!, Phil’s NFL Pick 6, College aka COVID football picks, LeBron Bell a Chief?, Astros force game 6, CSPAN bonehead Steve Scully, Amy Coney Barrett, Flaming Lips, 2-headed baby shark.
Oct 16, 202001:03:43
Episode 17

Episode 17

Phil 3-0 with college picks, Darrin actually predicted Oklahoma to cover-over-and go to 4 ot’s! NFL 10 pack, 2020 continues to be terrible for hall of gamers, LeBron Basketball Association, SCOTUS hearings begin, Biden says we don’t deserve to know?
Oct 13, 202001:01:57
Episode 16

Episode 16

VP debate, Tupac invited, packing the court, 25th amendment, 6 teams in CFB in top 25 haven’t played yet, week of the big spreads in the NFL, NBA ratings tank, baseball playoffs, NASA’s new $23m toilet, Phil will be presenting NBA finals trophy.
Oct 09, 202001:01:42
Episode 15

Episode 15

Phil and Darrin’s TV stories, Trump has COVID, NFL picks, College Football Pick 6, Kershaw, US Cyclist suspended, Phil’s quick thoughts.
Oct 03, 202058:22
Episode 14

Episode 14

College football week of the upset, nfl...wtf?, mlb awards, upcoming scotus circus, Trump/Biden debate, Joe Montana family hero, Darrin’s TV rant, the guys go 5/5 on their nfl picks!
Sep 28, 202001:05:43
Episode 13

Episode 13

Phil drives an hour, Brooke’s 1st day at school, SEC preview, the guys make some NFL picks, could the NY Jets be any worse, Lakers and LeBron are a perfect fit.
Sep 25, 202001:04:29
Episode 12

Episode 12

NFL week of the injury, College Football cupcake week, good-bad-Falcons, RBG and battle of the Supreme Court, guys play “what you talkin’ ‘bout Phil?”, Emmys poor ratings continue.
Sep 23, 202001:00:02
Episode 11

Episode 11

Darrin still going to pilates, Playboy?, college football cupcake games, nfl wild week 1, sf looking to change voting age to 16, Phil DWTS, get to know Phil, Cobra Kai!
Sep 15, 202052:01