PHILLY (Loosely Related to The Philadelphia Phillies)

Jearlpam0925

And Juggs - that tweet sent me down a worm hole. There's no way this PHLY thing lasts more than two years at best. Only way it does is if they keep conning people into funding them with more millions of dollars.

The Juggler

Jearlpam0925 said:

And Juggs - that tweet sent me down a worm hole. There's no way this PHLY thing lasts more than two years at best. Only way it does is if they keep conning people into funding them with more millions of dollars.

Yeah you think? I still have not subscribed and don't see a reason to yet and I don't quite understand how there's not an easily accessible app. 

It seems to be working in other cities though.

Jearlpam0925

The Juggler said:

Jearlpam0925 said:

And Juggs - that tweet sent me down a worm hole. There's no way this PHLY thing lasts more than two years at best. Only way it does is if they keep conning people into funding them with more millions of dollars.

Yeah you think? I still have not subscribed and don't see a reason to yet and I don't quite understand how there's not an easily accessible app. 

It seems to be working in other cities though.

I mean maybe the overall business changes, but I don't think they poached every major writer and media personality in those markets. And those markets are much smaller than Philly. Best equivalent would be the Chicago brand and everything I read on that one is they don't operate like Philly. The reason I'm even hanging around is because of the writers I like. And I don't think they hang around long when they realize their salaries can't be sustained.

Basically the model they're relying on is video/YouTube and they're not pulling no where near the numbers for that.

The Juggler

Jearlpam0925 said:

The Juggler said:

Jearlpam0925 said:

And Juggs - that tweet sent me down a worm hole. There's no way this PHLY thing lasts more than two years at best. Only way it does is if they keep conning people into funding them with more millions of dollars.

Yeah you think? I still have not subscribed and don't see a reason to yet and I don't quite understand how there's not an easily accessible app. 

It seems to be working in other cities though.

I mean maybe the overall business changes, but I don't think they poached every major writer and media personality in those markets. And those markets are much smaller than Philly. Best equivalent would be the Chicago brand and everything I read on that one is they don't operate like Philly. The reason I'm even hanging around is because of the writers I like. And I don't think they hang around long when they realize their salaries can't be sustained.

Basically the model they're relying on is video/YouTube and they're not pulling no where near the numbers for that.

Yeah. I'm still pissed at what the Athletic turned into over the last few years. The original incarnation was the pinnacle of sports journalism. Seems like we'll never have that again. 

Johnny Abruzzo

Ugh so gross - re: allphly

https://www.crossingbroad.com/2023/11/eric-camille-fired-by-phly-sports.html

The Juggler

Johnny Abruzzo said:

Ugh so gross - re: allphly

https://www.crossingbroad.com/2023/11/eric-camille-fired-by-phly-sports.html

I was following that shit show on twitter. Not totally 100% certain how I feel about it though. 

Jearlpam0925

I mean I have no idea who that dude is, but I had to follow the mess on Twitter lol.

Also, I'm fairly certain this whole thing is run by Gargano, who is a big dummy. Like the PE company/owners in Denver just send him a shit ton of money and then DA CUZ just shoves a square peg of cash into a round hole.

The Juggler

I'm just there for the Sixers and Eagles coverage which is stellar. 

Wobbie

I just read Boras wants an extension for Harper…who already has 8 years left. Is this a real thing? With Boras, it probably is.

F Me In The Brain

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Ledbetterman10

Thompson extended through the 2025 season. 

Wobbie

so, this Harper extension thing is real. How do you guys feel about it? If I were phillies brass, I’d say “can we maybe discuss this four years from now?”

Johnny Abruzzo

Wobbie said:

so, this Harper extension thing is real. How do you guys feel about it? If I were phillies brass, I’d say “can we maybe discuss this four years from now?”

Yeah pretty ridiculous and needlessly distracting. I thought he was already set to finish his career here. 

Boras gonna Boras. 

Johnny Abruzzo

I can't believe I'm missing Beach House at Johnny Brenda's tonight. Stupid 6:00 work meeting. Oh well, probably wouldn't have gotten tixx anyway.

The Juggler

So can the Phils convince Yamamoto to defer 90% of his contract maybe?

Wobbie

The Juggler said:

So can the Phils convince Yamamoto to defer 90% of his contract maybe?

97%

Johnny Abruzzo

Battle of the bakeries in the office. 

eeriepadave

Johnny Abruzzo said:

I can't believe I'm missing Beach House at Johnny Brenda's tonight. Stupid 6:00 work meeting. Oh well, probably wouldn't have gotten tixx anyway.

wasn't aware that they were playing. Not too familair with them (only know a handful of songs) but the set list looked good. A few live debuts and Kurt Vile opened up for them 

Johnny Abruzzo

eeriepadave said:

Johnny Abruzzo said:

I can't believe I'm missing Beach House at Johnny Brenda's tonight. Stupid 6:00 work meeting. Oh well, probably wouldn't have gotten tixx anyway.

wasn't aware that they were playing. Not too familair with them (only know a handful of songs) but the set list looked good. A few live debuts and Kurt Vile opened up for them 

It was a great setlist - all their old songs they never play. Argh.

Cliffy6745

Johnny Abruzzo said:

Battle of the bakeries in the office. 

Who won?  

I don't think I can really pick one, but I do go to Varallo significantly more often than Termini, but also somewhat treat it as a coffee shop

Johnny Abruzzo

The Termini tin has more variety but I think the Varallo has better quality, and I have always preferred Varallo.

cutz

New Jersey’s 101 greatest pizzas, ranked

In the Garden State, pizza is king. But which pie reigns supreme?

• Published on Dec 11, 2023

I think you'll be able to read it if not a Subscriber.

https://www.nj.com/food/2023/12/new-jerseys-101-greatest-pizzas-ranked.html?e=466872987be749c68f01efa7c6046d25

Number 1 is in South Jersey. Has anyone have a Pizza from there? 

1. Pizza Crime- Haddonfield 
14. BLVD Pizza-Surf City
17. Back Door Pizza-Cherry Hill
22. Milanese Pizza-Riverton
24. Brother's Pizza-Hammonton 
29. Tony's Baltimore Grill-Atlantic City
31.Pete's Pizza-Columbus
35. Tallonelli's Pizzeria-Maple Shade
39. Brooklyn Original Pizzeria - Haddon Heights
41. Kate & Al's Pizza- Columbus
44. Palmero's Ristorante Italiano- Bordentown
48. Pollini Wood Fired Pizza- Ocean City
50. Tony Boloney's- Atlantic City
60. Bricco Coal Fired Pizza- Westmont
68. Pizza 206- Tabernacle
74. Holy Tomato- Blackwood
78. Big John's Pizza- Bridgeton
85. Roman's Pizza House- Absecon

F Me In The Brain

cutz said:

New Jersey’s 101 greatest pizzas, ranked

In the Garden State, pizza is king. But which pie reigns supreme?

• Published on Dec 11, 2023

I think you'll be able to read it if not a Subscriber.

https://www.nj.com/food/2023/12/new-jerseys-101-greatest-pizzas-ranked.html?e=466872987be749c68f01efa7c6046d25

Number 1 is in South Jersey. Has anyone have a Pizza from there? 

1. Pizza Crime- Haddonfield 
14. BLVD Pizza-Surf City
17. Back Door Pizza-Cherry Hill
22. Milanese Pizza-Riverton
24. Brother's Pizza-Hammonton 
29. Tony's Baltimore Grill-Atlantic City
31.Pete's Pizza-Columbus
35. Tallonelli's Pizzeria-Maple Shade
39. Brooklyn Original Pizzeria - Haddon Heights
41. Kate & Al's Pizza- Columbus
44. Palmero's Ristorante Italiano- Bordentown
48. Pollini Wood Fired Pizza- Ocean City
50. Tony Boloney's- Atlantic City
60. Bricco Coal Fired Pizza- Westmont
68. Pizza 206- Tabernacle
74. Holy Tomato- Blackwood
78. Big John's Pizza- Bridgeton
85. Roman's Pizza House- Absecon

I've had some of those....I read about Pizza Crime recently and have yet to go.  Intend to sometime soon.

cutz

^^I haven't had any of those.^^

The 2 located in Columbus are in the Farmer's Market.

Johnny Abruzzo

So what should we talk about? Oh yeah, Chobani bought La Colombe. I guess you'll have like 2" of empty space at the top of the cup of coffee henceforth. Or, as they say, "room for toppings."

F Me In The Brain

I didn't realize the Chobani guy was the big investor in La Colombe.
Seems like partnering with KDP could be a good move.

The Juggler

I am pleased to announce Tired Hands now sells sixtels of their beers. Apparently they've been doing this for about six months now. Picked  up Alien Church for the ol' kegerator this afternoon. Giddy the fuck up. 

F Me In The Brain

I miss having a kegorator.  Don't drink enough beer to have one, now.

Went to the Christmas Village this evening with the family.  Not nearly as crowded as when we go on weekends, much better.  Always like that spot.
Was going to go to the one in FDR Park this year but they rip you all around for pricing.  Anyone checked that place out?

Wobbie

F Me In The Brain said:

I miss having a kegorator.  Don't drink enough beer to have one, now.

my BIL teared up when we got him one for christmas, years ago. fucker now lives right down the street but hasn’t bought a keg in years.

Wobbie

The Juggler said:

I am pleased to announce Tired Hands now sells sixtels of their beers. Apparently they've been doing this for about six months now. Picked  up Alien Church for the ol' kegerator this afternoon. Giddy the fuck up. 

had to google a “sixtel.” good little size….(55) 12 oz beers, but I’m sure our juggler drinks pints, like a real man. if I may ask, what’s a sixtel of good beer cost?