Set 2: Philly Sports Radio (w/Phil Martelli & Rod Brind'Amour)

In this lively episode of Stugotz and Company, hosts Stu Gatz and Taylor engage in a spirited discussion about Philadelphia sports, joined by VCU head coach Phil Martelli Jr. and Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rob Brind'Amour, a former Flyers legend. The conversation dives into the evolving NCAA tournament format, with Martelli reflecting on the expansion from 64 to 76 teams and the shifting fan expectations. The hosts debate the hierarchy of Philadelphia sports, with Martelli arguing the Eagles are the city’s most beloved team, followed by a tight race among the Phillies, Sixers, and Flyers. They analyze the Sixers’ improbable comeback in their playoff series, praising Maxey and Edgecombe’s emergence while expressing cautious optimism about Joel Embiid’s performance in a potential Game 7. The segment also features a fun and heartfelt Mount Rushmore of Flyers legends, with both Martelli and Brind'Amour agreeing on Bill Barber, Bobby Clarke, Bernie Parent, and Eric Lindros—highlighting the emotional connection fans have with the team’s history. The episode closes with a humorous exchange about a young, passionate Sixers fan who wants to skip his communion to attend Game 7, underscoring the deep cultural significance of sports in Philadelphia life.