Catchin' Phils: A Phillies Podcast

A weekly Philadelphia Phillies podcast hosted by Josh Liddick and Austin Myers.

Catchin' Phils: A Phillies Podcast is a sports podcast hosted by Josh Liddick and Austin Myers, with 42 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Josh Liddick and Austin Myers hosts Catchin' Phils: A Phillies Podcast, a sports show with 42 episodes published.

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  Catchin' Phils: A Phillies Podcast

  #40 | Bohm Went Boom in Twin Cities Sweep

  Aug 18, 20261h 2m

  The Phillies are rolling — and for the first time in a while, it feels like the pieces are starting to come together. After a frustrating stretch that left plenty of questions surrounding this team, the Phillies responded in a big way with a sweep of the Minnesota Twins on the road. Josh Liddick and Austin Myers break down what made this weekend so encouraging, from an offense that finally saw contributions throughout the lineup to a pitching staff that continues to give the Phillies a chance every night. With the postseason chase heating up and the Phillies back in the thick of the Wild Card race, is this the beginning of a late-season turnaround? Josh and Austin dive into Alec Bohm’s monster weekend, Bryson Stott’s continued resurgence, and Jesus Luzardo’s emergence as one of the hottest pitchers in baseball. The guys also discuss Andrew Painter’s encouraging stretch despite another rocky first inning and whether his electric stuff could make him a weapon down the stretch. Plus, a look at the potential impact Luis Arraez can have on the Phillies’ young hitters, the rise of top prospect Francisco Renteria, the latest buzz surrounding Alex Cora and the Phillies’ managerial future, and a huge week ahead at Citizens Bank Park against the Marlins and Cardinals. The postseason push is officially heating up. Can the Phillies keep the momentum going? Follow and leave a five-star review for Catchin’ Phils: A Phillies Podcast on ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠ ⁠⁠, ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠ ⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠iHeartRadio⁠⁠ ⁠⁠, and subscribe to Josh Liddick (⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Red Pinstripe Press⁠⁠ ⁠⁠) and Austin Myers (⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Phillies Perspective⁠⁠ ⁠⁠) on Substack to get their latest work straight to your inbox. Follow Catchin’ Phils on Instagram , TikTok , and Twitter/X for more content. Episode timestamps: 00:00 — The Phillies Are Finding Their Footing 03:35 — A Sweep in the Twin Cities 09:23 — Jesús Luzardo Is Pitching Like an Ace 13:23 — Is Luis Arraez Changing the Phillies' Hitters? 17:00 — Andrew Painter Survives a Rough Start 23:24 — Alec Bohm’s Monster Weekend 28:48 — Bohm & Stott Are Changing the Offense 37:49 — Is Luzardo a Cy Young Contender? 43:19 — Meet the Phillies’ Next Top Prospect 51:00 — Will Alex Cora be the Phillies’ Next Manager? 57:08 — A Huge Week Against the Marlins 1:00:44 — Wrapping Up & Looking Ahead

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  #39 | Schwarber, Nola Shine in Phillies’ “Field of Dreams” Win

  Aug 14, 202659 min

  The Phillies endured a frustrating (and hot) midweek series loss to the St. Louis Cardinals before quickly traveling to Dyersville, Iowa for the MLB Field of Dreams game on Thursday night. The dominant 7-1 win over the Minnesota Twins cast a more favorable light on a team that has lost six of eight series since the All-Star break. Josh Liddick and Austin Myers break down a temperamental week of Phillies baseball, including one of Andrew Painter’s best outings of the season, Zack Wheeler’s continued struggles, and a star-filled offense that has struggled to consistently produce. The guys also discuss Kyle Schwarber’s recent power surge, including two home runs into the corn at the Field of Dreams; in addition to Aaron Nola’s encouraging run of late and whether the veteran right-hander is starting to look like himself again. With just 41 games remaining and the Phillies on the edge of a playoff bid, Josh and Austin look ahead to the remainder of the weekend series in Minnesota and talk about what the Phillies need to accomplish down the stretch to qualify for an October run. Follow and leave a five-star review for Catchin’ Phils: A Phillies Podcast on ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠ ⁠⁠, ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠ ⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠iHeartRadio⁠⁠ ⁠⁠, and subscribe to Josh Liddick (⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Red Pinstripe Press⁠⁠ ⁠⁠) and Austin Myers (⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Phillies Perspective⁠⁠ ⁠⁠) on Substack to get their latest work straight to your inbox. Follow Catchin’ Phils on Instagram , TikTok , and Twitter/X for more content. Episode timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Phillies' Recent Performance 00:58 Field of Dreams Game: A Historic Night for the Phillies 14:04 Frustrations from the Series Against the Cardinals 24:15 Looking Ahead: The Importance of Upcoming Games 28:53 Conspiracy Theories and Sports Beliefs 35:48 Kyle Schwarber's Home Run Chase 44:02 Aaron Nola's Comeback Performance 56:33 Phillies' Playoff Push and Series Strategy

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  #38 | No Rest for the Weary, Phillies Running on Empty

  Aug 11, 202647 min

  The Phillies barely survived a brutal weekend at home against the Blue Jays, but there are plenty of reasons for concern. Josh Liddick and Austin Myers break down the Phillies’ frustrating series, from missed opportunities with runners in scoring position and an overworked bullpen to some questionable decisions from Don Mattingly. With the Wild Card race tightening, the Phillies are officially in a fight just to make the postseason. The guys also discuss Chase Utley’s emotional Wall of Fame induction and the growing pressure on the current Phillies core to deliver the franchise’s first championship in 18 years. Plus, Bryson Stott is emerging as one of the team’s most important players, Jesús Luzardo continues to dominate, Aaron Nola reaches 2,000 career strikeouts, and the bullpen situation gets even more concerning. Can the Phillies turn things around before it’s too late? Josh and Austin break it all down ahead of a massive series against the Cardinals and Thursday’s Field of Dreams matchup with the Twins. Follow and leave a five-star review for Catchin’ Phils: A Phillies Podcast on ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠ ⁠⁠, ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠ ⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠iHeartRadio⁠⁠ ⁠⁠, and subscribe to Josh Liddick (⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Red Pinstripe Press⁠⁠ ⁠⁠) and Austin Myers (⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Phillies Perspective⁠⁠ ⁠⁠) on Substack to get their latest work straight to your inbox. Follow Catchin’ Phils on Instagram , TikTok , and Twitter/X for more content. Episode timestamps: 00:00 — Phillies Survive a Brutal Weekend 03:20 — Are the Phillies Actually in Trouble? 10:10 — Don Mattingly Under the Microscope 18:40 — Bryson Stott Is Breaking Out 26:45 — Jesús Luzardo Is Pitching Like an Ace 30:00 — The Bullpen Is Running on Empty 34:10 — When Will We See Alex McFarlane? 37:10 — Aaron Nola Hits 2,000 Strikeouts 41:00 — Chase Utley’s Wall of Fame Legacy 43:55 — What’s Next for the Phillies? 45:00 — Can the Offense Finally Wake Up?

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  #37 | Luis Arraez Has Arrived!

  Aug 6, 202659 min

  It's a new-look Phillies club as Josh Liddick and Austin Myers break down Luis Arraez's impressive debut in red pinstripes, what his elite contact bat brings to a lineup built on power, and whether his arrival finally gives the Phillies the offensive balance they've been missing. The guys also discuss Kyle Schwarber's prolonged slump, Aaron Nola's continued home run issues, Andrew Painter's role in the rotation, the revamped defensive alignment, and the additions of Brooks Raley and Caleb Kilian to the pitching staff. Plus, Josh and Austin preview Alumni Weekend at Citizens Bank Park, Chase Utley's Wall of Fame induction, and finally meeting in person for the first time after co-hosting Catchin' Phils from hundreds of miles apart. Follow and leave a five-star review for Catchin’ Phils: A Phillies Podcast on ⁠⁠ ⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠ ⁠Apple⁠ ⁠⁠, ⁠⁠ ⁠Amazon⁠ ⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠iHeartRadio⁠ ⁠⁠, and subscribe to Josh Liddick (⁠⁠ ⁠Red Pinstripe Press⁠ ⁠⁠) and Austin Myers (⁠⁠ ⁠Phillies Perspective⁠ ⁠⁠) on Substack to get their latest work straight to your inbox.

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  #36 | Trade Deadline Live! Reacting to the Phillies’ Moves

  Aug 3, 202651 min

  The Phillies’ 2026 MLB Trade Deadline has come and gone, and Josh Liddick and Austin Myers are breaking down every major move — including the additions of Luis Arraez, Brooks Raley and Caleb Killian . The Phillies made a pair of notable trades to bolster their roster, but did Dave Dombrowski and the front office do enough to make Philadelphia a true World Series contender? Josh and Austin start with the Phillies’ biggest addition: Luis Arraez . How will Philadelphia fit the three-time batting champion into its defensive alignment, and where should Arraez hit in the lineup? The guys also examine what his elite contact skills could bring to an offense that has needed more consistency. The Phillies also added bullpen help in Brooks Raley , while Caleb Killian provides another intriguing pitching option. What do the newest additions mean for a Phillies bullpen that has been one of the team’s biggest areas of need? From there, Josh and Austin react to the biggest moves from around MLB Trade Deadline day , including the winners, losers and surprises that emerged as contenders scrambled to improve their rosters. But one question remains: Why didn’t the Phillies add a starting pitcher? The guys discuss the starting-pitching targets Philadelphia could have pursued, whether the rotation is good enough for October and the biggest remaining concerns on the roster. Finally, Josh and Austin give their Phillies Trade Deadline grades , react to a buzzer-beating minor-league move and look ahead to Philadelphia’s upcoming series against the Washington Nationals . Follow and leave a five-star review for Catchin’ Phils: A Phillies Podcast on ⁠⁠ ⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠ ⁠Apple⁠ ⁠⁠, ⁠⁠ ⁠Amazon⁠ ⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠iHeartRadio⁠ ⁠⁠, and subscribe to Josh Liddick (⁠⁠ ⁠Red Pinstripe Press⁠ ⁠⁠) and Austin Myers (⁠⁠ ⁠Phillies Perspective⁠ ⁠⁠) on Substack to get their latest work straight to your inbox. The podcast is also streaming weekly on the Catchin' Phils ⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠ . Episode timestamps: 0:00 — Live Trade Deadline Special: Phillies on the Clock 2:36 — Phillies Land Luis Arraez 9:48 — Bullpen Help: Brooks Raley and Caleb Killian 13:41 — Around MLB: Deadline Winners, Losers, and Surprises 20:23 — Cubs, Contenders, and the Phillies’ Remaining Needs 29:00 — Final-Minute Deals and Missed Starting-Pitcher Targets 32:18 — Did the Phillies Do Enough? 38:47 — Grading the Phillies’ Trade Deadline 43:22 — Buzzer-Beater Minor-League Move 47:40 — Final Recap and Looking Ahead to the Nationals Series

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