A New Day and Show Dawns on 97.5 The Fanatic
My media career started in the early 90’s, and didn’t go full time until 1999. I can safely say that I’ve seen it all. Change is sometimes of your doing, and at other times it is out of your control. I can assure you that dealing with change is something I’ve never truly enjoyed, but in this industry you better adjust fast. As you heard on Friday, we have shuffled the lineup and continue to evolve at 97.5 The Fanatic.
We started discussing the lineup shift last November as we had staff unexpectedly exit the station. We have a talented team, and it was time to come up with a new plan to create a winning lineup.
A New Day at 97.5 The Fanatic
Our Rob Thomson is Scott Masteller. I worked for him previously at ESPN Radio. I trusted his ear back then and owe him a debt of gratitude for helping to build my career. I’m thrilled to get to work with him once again, and his plans for the future excite me.
Working with Andrew Salciunas is going to be a brand new adventure. I’ve watched him evolve into a great host, and I’m honored to create a brand new show with him. Kincade and Salciunas premieres today, and we hope to anchor what will be a new day for 97.5 The Fanatic.
Having Connor Thomas along with us is going to be an advantage. His enthusiasm and relentless work ethic have become his standard.
I greatly appreciate everyone who listened to The John Kincade Show in our run. I’ll miss seeing Bob Cooney at 5am every weekday morning. I told Bob on Friday what I admire about him most is his ability to always be the same guy every day. No drama, no mood swings, just consistency. He’s going to rock in middays, and I’ve heard there are exciting plans still to come there!
I’ll stay tuned. Pat Egan gets his chance to shine on his own stage at nights. He’s ready for that challenge. I know you will all be laughing and enjoying the debate!
Please stick with the entire Fanatic lineup. We promise fun, engaging conversation every morning with a fresh exchange of ideas. There will be new ways to interact with us and exciting opportunities for you to come and hang out with our team.
Your support of 97.5 The Fanatic is always appreciated. We hope that you enjoy the ride!
Watch Kincade & Salciunas on the 97.5 The Fanatic YouTube page for discussion about the latest breaking sports news in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Eagles 2024 Schedule: All 14 Opponents
Dallas Cowboys (twice)
The Eagles will play their typical home-and-home against their arch-rival in 2024. The NFL has scheduled the Cowboys games late in recent seasons to set up the drama of NFC East competition.
The teams have won seven of the past eight division championships. The Cowboys could become the first repeat NFC East winner since the Eagles in 2003 and 2004.
New York Giants (twice)
The Eagles have sustained an impressive stretch of success against the Giants. They always draw a big crowd of fans traveling up the Jersey Turnpike to MetLife Stadium. The two teams split late-season matchups last season.
Washington Commanders (twice)
Washington has been more active with name changes and ownership issues than playoff contention in recent seasons. Despite the repeated close games, the Eagles have actually owned their division rival recently with a 5-1 record under Nick Sirianni.
Atlanta Falcons
The Eagles last faced the Falcons at Lincoln Financial Field in 2018. They raised the Super Bowl banner against the same team they beat in the NFC Divisional Round after the 2017 season. Who could forget Julio Jones slipping in the end zone to let a potential game-winning touchdown get away? Philadelphia continued their success against Atlanta with a win in the first game under Nick Sirianni in 2021.
Carolina Panthers
The Panthers finished with the worst record in the NFL in 2023. Bryce Young struggled, but a team with a second-year quarterback is due for improvement. The Eagles will most likely enter the matchup as heavy favorites.
Cleveland Browns
The Eagles will open the 2024 season in Sao Paolo, Brazil. While the league hasn’t announced the opponent, the Browns look like the logical choice based on process of elimination. The fan base has some excitement for an international trip, but the disadvantage of losing a home game does impact NFL seasons.
Green Bay Packers
Jordan Love is the darling of the NFL offseason after a hot streak late in 2023. The Packers will travel to the Linc for the first time since 2022, when the Eagles hammered them with a dominant ground game on the way to a 40-33 victory.
Other notable Eagles-Packers matchups in Philadelphia include a heartbreaker in the NFC Wild Card Round after the 2010 season, the 1960 NFL Championship, and the famous “4th & 26” game.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Doug Pederson will lead the Jaguars into his former home for the second time in three seasons. Trevor Lawrence has developed into a good NFL quarterback, but he still has plenty of room for improvement. The Eagles haven’t lost to Jacksonville since 2006.
Pittsburgh Steelers
No NFL player was alive the last time the Steelers won a game in Philadelphia. Young head coach Nick Sirianni wasn’t either. Mike Tomlin wasn’t either. The year was 1965, and the first Super Bowl came 15 months later.
Baltimore Ravens
Road trips to Washington and New York have become an annual tradition for Eagles fans looking to take over a road stadium. Baltimore is another good opportunity. The proximity will create a fun crowd between two teams that don’t face each other often.
Former Philadelphia Special Teams Coach John Harbaugh has Lamar Jackson, selected with a pick originally owned by the Eagles, in Super Bowl contention.
Cincinnati Bengals
Just hope this game doesn’t end in a tie. The Eagles and Bengals couldn’t decide a winner after overtime periods in 2008 or 2020. Jalen Hurts might finally be able to do what Donovan McNabb and Carson Wentz couldn’t: decide a winner.
Los Angeles Rams
The trip to SoFi Stadium has somehow become a recurring takeover for Eagles fans. Plenty of Philadelphians have moved to a transplant city on the opposite coast, and even more will make the trip to see the Eagles and the Rams. The Eagles won 23-14 in Los Angeles in 2023. They’re 3-0 in road matchups against the Rams since the relocation from St. Louis in 2016.
New Orleans Saints
The Eagles have a tough history in New Orleans. Dick Vermeil lost the franchise’s first Super Bowl at the Superdome. A monstrous hit by Sheldon Brown on Reggie Bush wasn’t enough in the NFC Divisional Round after the 2006 season. Alshon Jeffrey blew a devastating opportunity for a comeback 12 years later. Will their fortunes be better during this regular-season matchup?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Eagles lost at Raymond James Stadium to put the final nail in the coffin on a horrendous finish to last season. They could use the embarrassment as fuel in 2024. Despite the playoff victory, the Bucs don’t look like an imposing threat. The Eagles will probably enter Tampa Bay as road favorites.
