
John Clark sits down and interviews the biggest names in Philadelphia sports.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 280 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Sports | |||

Join John Clark on Takeoff as he sits down with Eagles' offensive lineman Jordan Mailata to discuss A. J. Brown's trade to the Patriots, his thoughts on Sean Mannion on the Eagles' new offense, Jalen Hurts 'new hunger' heading into the season and why... more
00:00:00 – Matt Klentak
00:00:32 – How the Phillies Traded for Cristopher Sanchez
00:03:45 – Sanchez's Incredible Physical Transformation
00:05:00 – Becoming a Cy Young Candidate
00:07:13 – The Inside Story of Signing Zack Wheeler
00:11:45 ... more
00:00 - Ryan Howard
00:30 - Can Kyle Schwarber break Ryan Howard's record?
01:46 - Analyzing Schwarber's swing
03:30 - The mental game of being a power hitter
05:48 - The Phillies turnaround
07:16 - Alec Bohm and Bryson Stott's development more
0:00 - Gary Player
0:50 - Returning to Aronimink Golf Club
4:58 - Lessons learned from a life in golf
8:14 - Golfing in the Philadelphia area
13:27 - Are Philadelphia golf fans different?
16:58 - Gary's favorite foursome of all time
17:15... more
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John always seems to have his finger on the pulse when it comes to Philly sports. Really enjoy the podcast on my long rides home from King of Prussia.
John Clark has hands down the best podcast interviews in Philadelphia sports.
The longtime NBC sportscaster routinely gets exclusives with athletes and celebrities.
Great conversations that range from hard hitting news, to light and fun topics.
Great way to know your favorite people on the Philly sports scene!
John Clark is the best Philly sports coverage has to offer, and has been for years. His podcast is no different, he continues to raise the bar.
Clark provides great insights without the absurd hysteria and hot takes that unfortunately marks the bulk of Philly sports coverage - I’m looking at you Angelo! It’s a great peek behind the scenes of your favorite teams for both the die hard and casual fan alike. Fun, interesting, illuminating hour well spent. Go Birds!
John has a way of making his guests feel at ease and they open up giving the audience so whiny they can’t find elsewhere. Great guests, topics and content!
I have played tennis against John Clark for years and know what an amazing competitor he is and how much he genuinely loves sports... His podcast reflects his love and passion for sports and respect for these amazing athletes.
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This show features candid conversations with high-profile figures tied to Philadelphia sports, including players, coaches, executives, and industry veterans. Episodes frequently center on team performance, offseason moves, drafts, and the broader dynamics of Philadelphia's sports landscape, with occasional crossover into golf and other local interests. A standout pattern is the host's ability to secure exclusive access and ask pointed questions, often weaving in personal anecdotes and behind-the-scenes context. The mix of current-season analysis, legacy discussions, and human-interest angles makes it a strong fit for listeners who want depth on Philly teams and the people shaping them, delivered in a conversational, accessible style.
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Recent guests on Takeoff include:
1. Jordan Mailata
2. Matt Klentak
3. Ryan Howard
4. Gary Player
5. Howie Roseman
6. Nick Dawkins
7. Rick Tocchet
8. Brian Boucher
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