Explore every episode of the podcast Phillies Backstage with Brazer and Burgoyne

Don't miss this episode featuring Phillies rookie CF Justin Crawford! Hear Justin share unique experiences from growing up as the son of a Major Leaguer, his expectations for the 2026 season and other great stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While John and Tom continue their break, please enjoy this rerun of an episode from November, 2024 featuring legendary second baseman Chase Utley! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While John and Tom continue their break, please enjoy this rerun of an episode from November 2021 featuring former outfielder and 1993 NL Champion Jim Eisenreich! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While John and Tom take a break, please enjoy a rerun of an episode from September 2021 featuring Ryan Howard! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Philadelphia sports radio legend and pioneer Glen Macnow joins the show! Glen tells us his story of working in news and making the bold switch to hosting full-time during the earliest days of sports radio on WIP. He also shares dozens of stories from his deep knowledge of sports and culture in the Philadelphia region. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This special edition of Phillies Backstage celebrates the career of John Brazer! Hear John tell stories – some new and some old – from his 33 years at the Phillies and reminisce on a legendary run. And don’t worry – the show will continue as John starts his next chapter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Longtime Sportsradio94 WIP Morning Show host Rhea Hughes joins the podcast! Hear Rhea recount her favorite stories including Wing Bowl, covering Jim Fergosi, being at Fenway for the Pedro Martinez-Don Zimmer thrown down and seeing the Phillies win the World Series in 2008. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Flyers legend John LeClair joins the show! Hear John tell stories about growing up a Red Sox fan in Vermont, the legendary Flyers Legion of Doom line and playing at Citizens Bank Park in the alumni game at the 2012 Winter Classic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't miss this episode featuring former St. Joe's basketball coach Phil Martelli! Hear Phil talk about going to the Black Friday game, bringing the Hawk to Wing Bowl, putting together the magical 2004 St. Joe's team with Jameer Nelson and other great stories! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The newest episode features indefatigable Philadelphia music promoter Larry Magid! Hear great stories about taking Bruce Springsteen to a World Series game, organizing the international Live Aid concert in 1985, and other memories of how baseball and music are intertwined from a legendary figure in Philadelphia history.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't miss this episode featuring Sportsradio 94WIP's morning show host Joe DeCamara! Listen to Joe and the guys tell stories about Darren Daulton, Dr. J, the Miracle at the Meadowlands, and other Philadelphia sports memories. The guys also discuss Joe's new book recounting major moments in Philly sports history that's on sale now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phillies fan favorite Otto Kemp joins the show! Hear Otto tell stories about getting called up to the big leagues, traveling across the country with his dog and his excitement for Red October at Citizens Bank Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't miss this episode featuring veteran Phillies reliever David Robertson. Hear him recall facing the Phillies in the 2009 World Series, experiencing Jhoan Duran's entrance from the bullpen, driving a minivan and many other great stories! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't miss this episode featuring 1993 2B Mariano Duncan. Hear stories about growing up in the Dominican Republic, getting huge hits for the 1993 team, winning two WS and playing for Joe Torre, Lou Piniella, Fregosi and Tommy Lasorda. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't miss this episode featuring one of the star players through the 2010-2012 playoff runs, Raúl Ibañez! Hear Raúl talk about those magical years, the Phanatic, Eddie Vedder and many other great stories.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't miss this episode featuring Eagles legend Jason Kelce. Hear Jason tell stories about the play "Philly Philly," the parade in his mummer's suit, chugging a beer on the field with the Phanatic and many other great stories! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Great episode featuring baseball lifer and Phillies infield coach Bobby Dickerson. Hear stories about converting Harper to first base, mastering the fungo bat, unique drills he does with the entire infield and the importance of the tag.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's episode features longtime baseball reporter Ken Rosenthal. Hear some of the great stories of Ken covering the likes of Cal Ripken Jr., Derek Jeter, Charlie Manuel, Mike Schmidt and the crazy characters from the 1993 team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't miss this episode featuring Phillies young starter Mick Abel. Hear stories about the moment he was called up, battling head to head with Paul Skenes in his first MLB start and the mental skills he's developed to have success on the mound. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The latest Backstage interview is with one of the most popular guys in the game, former player and current announcer Jeff Francoeur. Hear "Frenchy" talk about his career in the big leagues, including his year with the Phillies in 2015, along with many great moments as a player and broadcaster!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't miss our episode with former Phillies pitcher Vance Worley. Hear Vance talk about how he got the nickname "Vanimal," pitching in the legendary 2011 Phillies rotation and many other great stories! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't miss this episode featuring former Phillies CF Ben Revere. Hear stories about Ben getting drafted in the first round, getting traded to the Phillies and many great moments throughout his career! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Phillies superstar pitcher Cole Hamels joins the show! Cole talks tells stories from his illustrious career including his 2008 NLCS and World Series MVP awards, learning form teammates like Roy Halladay and Roy Oswalt, the post-World Series celebration and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't miss this episode featuring Little League World Series sensation Mo'ne Davis! Hear stories from her magical and groundbreaking run in 2014 that led her to baseball immortality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don’t miss this episode featuring Hall of Fame baseball executive Pat Gillick. Hear Pat tell stories about his incredible baseball journey from Medicine Hat to Cooperstown and all the stops in between. He's had an incredible baseball career with three World Series titles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The latest episode features Phillies lefty reliever Tanner Banks. Hear Tanner tell stories about growing up "amphibious," getting traded to the Phillies last summer and the different personalities in the Phillies bullpen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't miss this episode featuring the CEO of the greatest sports bars in America…Chickie’s and Pete’s. Pete Ciarrocchi talks about how Chickie’s got its start, an accidental invention of the crab fry, opening up a restaurant at the Vet in 1998, meeting and collaborating with celebs and many other great stories! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest this week is former Phillies pitching coach Joe Kerrigan. Hear Joe tell stories about the last year of the Vet, opening Citizens Bank Park and having to switch the bullpens and coaching players like Mariano Rivera, Pedro Martinez & Randy Johnson. He also gives us a preview of the 2025 Phillies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Eagles fullback and current WIP morning show host Jon Ritchie joins the show ahead of Super Bowl LIX! Hear stories from Jon about playing for his hometown team, his trips to Phillies Spring Training, Jerry Rice's connection to gummy bears and his preview of the Eagles' Super Bowl matchup with the Chiefs.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't miss this episode featuring former Eagles offensive lineman and current analyst on NBC Sports Philadelphia Barrett Brooks. Hear great stories from Barrett about facing Reggie White, his "deceptive" deed in Super Bowl XL, covering the meteoric rise of Jordan Mailata and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't miss this episode featuring the lead singer of Mt. Joy, Matt Quinn. Hear Matt tell stories of the Phanatic jamming with the band at the Mann Music Center, throwing out the first pitch at Citizens Bank Park and his journey from Conestoga High School to selling out Madison Square Garden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't miss this episode featuring longtime NBC Sports Philadelphia broadcaster Michael Barkann! Hear great stories about Ed Snider, Novak Djokovic, Dave Montgomery and more as well as stories about covering the Olympics and working with Ricky Bo.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Great episode featuring Hall of Fame basketball coach Jay Wright. Hear Jay tell stories about growing up a huge Phillies fan, how he got into coaching, drawing up the championship-winning play for Kris Jenkins and many other fascinating stories from a local legend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don’t miss this episode featuring Phillies fan favorite Chase Utley. Hear Chase talk about traveling around the world with his family, his speech at the WS parade, how he learned about pitching “tells”, Charlie Manuel, Kashmir and many other great stories! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don’t miss this episode featuring the Phillies Director of Clubhouse Services, Phil Sheridan. Hear Phil talk about Lenny Dykstra’s superstitions, a White House visit in 2009, celebrities in the clubhouse throughout the years and catering to the needs of the modern MLB player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom and John take you through all the ups and downs of one of the greatest playoff Phillies games in CBP history! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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!” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices