Phillies Focus Pod
Phillies Focus Pod
Lukas L
Weekly Philadelphia Phillies update podcast providing a blend of informative and opinionated analysis throughout the season with co-hosts Lukas & Andrew!
Ep. 94 - .500 & Beyond
On episode 94, I go over the Phillies starting pitching differences from '25 to '26, the NL CY Young race & Cristopher Sánchez's insane run in May, the balanced offense of late, and the very concerning struggles of both Aaron Nola & Adolis García. Follow the show on x @PhilliesFocus
May 22
31 min
Ep. 93 - May Flowers?
On this new episode I discuss the 180 turn-around of this offense and starting pitching - including looks at Alec Bohm, Bryson Stott, Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper & Cristopher Sanchez. I also talk about Andrew Painter's big fastball concerns. Follow the show on X @PhilliesFocus
May 12
28 min
Ep. 92 - April Showers Bring...
On Episode 92 I try to figure out just what in the world happened in the month of April while trying to add some clarity to the mind numbingly bad start to the season. Follow the show on X @PhilliesFocus
May 2
30 min
Ep. 91 - Horendous Start to the Season
On episode 91, Lukas breaks down the unfathomably bad start to this Phillies season; from Batting, to Pitching, Base-Running & Defense - the current pace is inexplicable, and I break down every aspect in this episode. Also: thoughts on Cristopher Sánchez & Zack Wheeler, and the importance of the "fringes". Follow the show on X @PhilliesFocus
Apr 20
32 min
Ep. 90 - Future Phillies Focus Pt. 5
On the latest edition of "Future Phillies Focus" - I break down rising prospects Dante Nori & Felix Reyes. Follow the show on X @PhilliesFocus
Apr 15
23 min
Ep. 89 - Dog Days of April
On episode 89, Lukas talks about "the chameleon effect" - a psychological mirroring of behaviors within a group setting and how it relates to the Phillies habits of getting into such prolonged struggles as an offense, Andrew Painter's great 3rd showing of his young career, Bryce Harper's patience paying off at the plate, Justin Crawford looking like a really solid major-leaguer, and Bullpen notes on José Alvarado, Orion Kerkering & Tim Mayza. Follow the show on X @PhilliesFocus
Apr 12
30 min
Ep. 88 - Andrew Painter's Long Awaited Debut!
On episode 88, I break down Andrew Painter's stellar debut, the otherwise-shaky start to the season, Cristopher Sánchez's opening day gem, Brandon Marsh/Adolis García/Justin Crawford and their respective encouraging starts to year, bullpen + Rob Thomson concerns, and Zack Wheeler's & Orion Kerkering's rehab updates! Follow the show on X @PhilliesFocus
Apr 1
27 min
Ep. 87 - Phillies Season Preview
I preview the upcoming season by focusing in on Bryce Harper, Bryson Stott, Adolis García, Aaron Nola, Zack Wheeler, José Alvarado & Brad Keller. I also give my predictions on their season win total, division finish, and playoff outcome amongst much more! Follow the show on X @PhilliesFocus
Mar 24
57 min
Ep. 86 - The Black Pill Episode
On this episode of Phillies Focus, Lukas discusses the immediate disappointment of not landing Bo Bichette and the other offseason moves, as well as the road ahead for this Phillies team. Follow the show on X @PhilliesFocus
Jan 17
28 min
Ep. 85 - Offseason Underway
On episode 85, host Lukas discusses the scarcity of the outfield market, Bryce Harper drama, Kyle Schwarber & JT Realmuto to the Pirates?!, Matt Strahm getting traded, potential big-name acquisitions for the Phillies, Justin Crawford opening day roster and Aiden Miller outlook, and why letting Ranger Suárez walk is a huge mistake. Follow the show on X @PhilliesFocus
Nov 20, 2025
29 min
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