It was a CRAZY week in Philly sports news. Never a dull moment! Steve reacts to it all: Jason Kelce retiringFletcher Cox retiringEagles first day of Free AgencyZack Wheeler contract extension5 years of Bryce Harper as a PhillieFlyers flurry of trade deadline movesJohn Tortorella ejected & suspended Plus thoughts on the Sixers & Union (& Liverpool) AND a classic beer of the show to enjoy while you listen. Send feedback to wayouttaherepodcast@gmail.com.

All-time Eagle and sure-fire Hall-of-Famer Jason Kelce announced his retirement minutes ago in an extremely emotional press conference. Steve checks in with his immediate reaction to the news with much appreciation for everything Jason Kelce did for the Eagles franchise.

It's a bit of a belated "Groundhog Day" for the podcast. After a far too lengthy hiatus, my good friend Corey Michael rejoins the podcast again to chat about: Eagles offseason & NFL Combine chatterAttending the Flyers/Penguins game in Pittsburgh and why we're so excited about how different this team feels right now as compared to last yearPhillies Fantasy Camp w/ Matt Stairs & HOF signingsOf course, plenty of talk about autographsAND so much more! I finished up with my thoughts on the current state of the Union & Sixers, plus a SPECIAL event in Philly this Summer that I'm pretty excited about too. Follow Corey's social accounts on Insta & Snap at Howyoudewin614 If you have any feedback for me, or if you want to join the show, OR if you simply have a beer you want me to check out, send an email to wayouttaherepodcast@gmail.com

OK, the content on the WOH! feed has been lacking, and Steve knows. BUT, he's back with an update on what he's been up to, including attending FOUR hockey games AND an Eagles game to celebrate his 40th birthday! Lots of interesting perspectives on both Philly and Philly-adjacent sports as well as some insight on what it was like to attend random games as a mostly impartial observer.   0:00 - Intro & Cleveland Monsters vs. Belleville Senators 11:05 - Penguins vs. Wild 18:20 - Lehigh Valley Phantoms vs. Utica Comets 24:15 - Penguins vs. Capitals 28:30 - Eagles vs. Cardinals, Eagles end-of-season thoughts 38:35 - Flyers thoughts - Cutter Gauthier, Carter Hart, etc. 42:15 - Sixers thoughts - Embiid injury 44:30 - Phillies thoughts - Spring Training, offseason, City Connect jersey leak 47:35 - Union thoughts - preseason 48:30 - Beer of the Show   As always, you can send any feedback or episode topic suggestions to wayouttaherepodcast@gmail.com. Thank you so much for listening!

After a lengthy hiatus including a broken foot AND a bout with COVID, Steve is back in the podcast chair with plenty to talk about in the Philly sports universe and his sports-viewing experiences. Things are about to get busy again around here... Listen as always for a delicious and seasonally appropriate beer of the show, and send any feedback to wayouttaherepodcast@gmail.com

The vibes they are a-changing, but they're NOT BAD! As the Phillies begin the NLCS, Steve discusses feeling uneasy yet optimistic about the series. The Eagles suffered their first loss of the season but it's not time to panic. The Flyers have also had an up-and-down start to the season, while the Sixers and Union are temporarily on hold. There's a seasonally appropriate beer of the show to drink it all in, of course. Send any feedback to wayouttaherepodcast@gmail.com.   Music Credit: Go Get 'Em Tiger - The Whole Other

The Phillies are back in the NLCS for the second straight season! Steve gives you his thoughts on the series including watching game one with Phillies fans in Cleveland, plus opinions on the playoff format and so much more. There's a delicious beer of the show to help you drink it all in, as always. Send feedback to wayouttaherepodcast@gmail.com   Music credit: Go Get 'Em Tiger - "The Whole Other"

October is truly great if you're a sports fan living in North America, and the feeling is especially awesome in the Philly sports universe. From Phillies playoffs to the 5-0 Eagles, the Flyers hockey season starting and so much more, Steve shares his thoughts on what he believes is his favourite month of the year. Of course, there's a seasonally appropriate "beer" of the show that may surprise you... Send feedback to wayouttaherepodcast@gmail.com Music credit: Go Get 'Em Tiger - "The Whole Other"

The Phillies have advanced past the Wild Card round for the second straight season! Steve gives his thoughts on an incredible two game sweep of the Marlins and looks ahead to a rematch of last season's NLDS versus those hated Atlanta Braves. And of course, there's a seasonally appropriate beer of the show for you to help take it all in. Enjoy the ride, Phils fans!

The season has changed and the Phillies (and Union) are back in the playoffs! Steve is also back with a jam-packed episode all about one of his favourite times of year: Autumn. Playoff baseball is the centerpiece, but there are plenty of exciting story lines surrounding all the Philly teams as we head into October. Send any feedback to wayouttaherepodcast@gmail.com   Music credit: Go Get 'Em Tiger - The Whole Other

Week One of the NFL Season is here, and Steve is thrilled for the return of Eagles football! In this episode: Why doesn't the NFL have more marquee matchups in week one anymore?Fav. week one memories from Steve's life traveling and following the EaglesSeason expectations If you'll be in Columbus, OH tomorrow (9/10), let Steve know. That's where he'll be watching the game at Donerick's with all of the best Ohio Eagles fans! Send feedback to wayouttaherepodcast@gmail.com, and as always, GO BIRDS!

The Way Outta Here! Podcast returns with not one, but TWO episodes today. The first is out of left field, you could say. It's all about Steve's upbringing with Minor League Baseball inspired by a recent visit to Wild Things Park in Washington, PA for the Four Chord Music Festival. Steve revisits his childhood with memories of watching former and future Phillies stars before they donned red pinstripes, with several chance encounters and interesting tidbits from growing up as a baseball fan. If that's not your brand of hardball, skip ahead to the 22:20 mark for more Phillies, Union, Sixers, and Flyers chatter. The Eagles open the season tomorrow, so stay tuned for ANOTHER episode coming shortly... Please send feedback to wayouttaherepodcast@gmail.com

A no-hitter and an incredible Wednesday evening in Phillies history has put an exclamation point on a great stretch of baseball that has the vibes feeling better than they have all season! But the vibes also extend to the Union and beyond... Steve gives his thoughts and asks you where you think this no-hitter ranks among others in recent Phillies history. And of course, there's a beer of the show to help you take in all of the good vibes. Send feedback to wayouttaherepodcast@gmail.com   Music credit - Go Get 'Em Tiger - "The Whole Other"

For the second time in as many weeks, Steve ventured into Hostile Territory to see your Philadelphia Phillies, this time at PNC Park in Pittsburgh with his stepdad along for the ride. This was Steve's third visit to the park, and he combined the day with a visit to the Western PA Sports Museum. Be sure to check out wayouttaherepodcast.blogspot.com over the next few days for more pics to go along with the episode. This show features a beer of the show from an AWARD-WINNING BREWERY that you'll definitely want to check out! Send feedback to wayouttaherepodcast@gmail.com   Music credit: Go Get 'Em Tiger - "The Whole Other"

The Hostile Territory series returns as Steve paid a visit to Progressive Field in Cleveland, OH to see your Philadelphia Phillies take on the Cleveland Guardians. The Though not the result Steve was hoping for, it was an enjoyable evening at the ballpark, including Bryce Harper's first ever start at first base, references to past Phillies, and fireworks. As always, there's a carefully selected beer of the show to help you take it all in. Send any feedback to wayouttaherepodcast@gmail.com

As the podcast nears its one year anniversary, I decided it was a great time to record the LONGEST podcast in this young podcast's history by bring on someone who has lived INSIDE the Philly sports universe for his entire life: my longtime friend and teacher, Mr. Bob Falkenstein. We discussed Philly sports history including The Vet, The Spectrum, our worst and best Philly sports memories and so much more. Bob has a rich history I can only pray to duplicate, and it's definitely worth a return visit in the future... Bob is a passionate podcaster himself, having found his niche with the Brave and Strong and True podcast, available wherever you find your podcasts. If you have any feedback for me, send it to wayouttaherepodcast@gmail.com. Thank you for all your support through these first 50 episodes, and here's to 50 more!

IT’S GOOD TO BE BACK! Steve is back from his hiatus with some stories from vacation to the great north in Minnesota. The Children’s Craniofacial Association retreat in Minneapolis was a great opportunity to enjoy fellowship, and even find some sports connections while supporting a great cause. There’s info on that, plus updates on all the fun that happened in the Philly Sports universe over the last few weeks.   Send any feedback to wayouttaherepodcast@gmail.com. Here are some links to the info mentioned in the show:   Children’s Craniofacial Association https://ccakids.org/   Peter Dankelson Band https://www.petesdiary.com/   Jose Martinez First MLS Goal https://youtu.be/pj8SdOW4Ij8

The Flyers made GOOD news over the Summer for the first time in about a decade. Steve had to check in quickly to share his excitement over the Ivan Provorov trade, plus much more.

Here they come? No, they don't. Or they didn't. Whatever.   After a couple weeks to digest the Sixers' absolutely demoralizing defeat in the Eastern Conference Semifinal, Steve discusses his thoughts on why this was such a terrible defeat based on the history of disappointment this team has put us through over his lifetime. He looks forward to the future and tries to be as positive as possible during this (always) difficult time to be a fan. Plus, updates on the other Philly teams, and a THROWBACK beer of the show for your holiday weekend. Please don't drink and drive if you are celebrating over the next few days. Any feedback is welcome at wayouttaherepodcast@gmail.com

In the true spirit of this podcast, Steve invites his former co-worker and a now-distanced Philly sports fan to the podcast, with Michael Sluck joining to talk about his work in the TV industry covering all manner of sports action. The fellas reminisce a bit about their time working together in the industry, discuss the differences between Philly fans and other fanbases, and give you some insight into what it's like to attend a sporting event as a worker. Updates on the Sixers playoff run and ALL the Philly teams follow, finishing nicely with a delicious beer of the show for your enjoyment. Special thanks to Mike for making time in his busy schedule to record this podcast. Send any feedback to wayouttaherepodcast@gmail.com