Best Daniel Esche Podcasts (2025)

Mike, Manny and Dan return for part two of their offseason recap, this time talking Dvorak and Vladar, what is the plan in net? York, Cates and Foerster extensions, more!

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1,000 Ways to Fly #26 "Saddest Bowl of Cereal" 32:08

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7d ago32:08

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Papa and Dan return to talk the baffling Phantoms coaching situation, Hiring John Snowden, the return of Zayde Wisdom, Silovs trade, more!

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Frequent Flyer #275 "The Shania Twain Principle" 26:00

11d ago26:00

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Mike, Manny and Dan return for part one of their offseason recap, they talk hiring Rick Tocchet, the Trevor Zegras trade, and a 2025 draft recap!

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Brotherly Pod #249 "Wag Your Pickle" 30:45

15d ago30:45

30:45

Nick and Dan return to talk development camp, re-signing Cam York, Shabanov picks the Islanders, more!

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Brotherly Pod #248 "Light at the End of the Tunnel" 32:59

18d ago32:59

32:59

Dan flies solo to talk a free agency recap, wtf is the plan for the goaltending in the present or future? The potential for a big 2026, more!

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Frequent Flyer #274 "Free Agency 2025" 53:31

22d ago53:31

53:31

Mike, Manny and Dan return to talk Vladar, Dvorak, the depth signings, are they actually better? Foerster's injury, more!

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Sisterly Pod #39 "Burnt Dry Toast" 59:26

24d ago59:26

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Katie and Phyllis return to talk the Flyers 2025 draft, Trevor zegras trade, why didn't they draft a goalie? What's their plan for main roster goaltending? Free agency outlook, more!

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Brotherly Pod #247 "Martone" 4:13:03

26d ago4:13:03

4:13:03

Papa, Noah and Dan return for the third annual draft watch-along for what was the longest draft of all time. We call a few guests, engage in drunken tomfoolery and react to the Flyers trading up for Jack Nesbitt, more!

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Brotherly Pod #246 "Public Transit" 53:53

29d ago53:53

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Nick and Dan return to talk the Trevor Zegras trade, does Briere have more up his sleeve? The Flyers relying on catch phrases like "culture" and a "plan." the cap rising, the organization making money by adding Zegras, more!

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Brotherly Pod #245 "Di Marco Talks Zegras" 54:36

30d ago54:36

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Long lost co-host Anthony Di Marco returns the Trevor Zegras trade, addressing the center depth further, the goaltending & Kolosov's future, who is replacing an injured Risto? More!

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Frequent Flyer #273 "Macaroni and Cheese on Wednesdays" 47:15

1M ago47:15

47:15

Mike, Manny and Dan return to talk Lappy's move to the front office, results over gimmicks, "the organization taking care of their own," is Philly a destination city? original Flyers vs today's culture, more!

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Brotherly Pod #244 "Spolier Alert" 33:11

1M ago33:11

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Dan flies solo to talk the lack of excitement around the Flyers offseason, Briere's presser, there's nothing coming in 2026, Does Briere survive the season if he doesn't change the roster, the idiocy of the "negative" moniker, more!

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Frequent Flyer #272 "Captains and Car Accidents" 26:12

1M ago26:12

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Mike, Manny and Dan return to talk the real reason Sean Couturier was named captain of the Flyers, Michkov's car accident in Dubai, more!

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Frequent Flyer #271 "Leisure Suit Larry" 59:44

1M ago59:44

59:44

Mike, Manny and Dan return to talk Demko rumors, Sabres players wanting out, trading up w/ San Jose, do they big brain the 6th overall pick, the new NHL draft layout, more!

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Frequent Flyer #270 "Pizza Stains" 40:18

1M ago40:18

40:18

Mike, Manny and Dan return to talk Pelletier's future, will they sign Drysdale a year early? Why did they keep Ristolainen, how many prospects make the team in 2025-26, NBCSP sucks, Tortorella's letter to the team, more!

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1,000 Ways to Fly #25 "Sure Things" 1:07:34

1M ago1:07:34

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Papa and Dan return to talk the Cates extension, the irony of Rossi rumors, Shabanov may or may not be coming, new assistant coaches, Foerster's extension, being "negative," more!

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Frequent Flyer #269 "Keep Walking The Dog" 45:14

2M ago45:14

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Mike, Manny and Dan return to talk how the team anticipates adding stars, what does "the plan" even mean? looking ahead to 2026, perfect being the enemy of good when it comes to roster upgrades, more!

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Frequent Flyer #268 "Notary in the Offseason" 55:38

2M ago55:38

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Mike, Manny and Dan return to talk Abols & Eklind re-signing, Cates' arbitration possibility, would York choose arbitration, goaltending and does you know who come back, Tocchet's gambling past, Filppula retires, more!

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Frequent Flyer #267 "Very Different Puzzle Pieces" 30:25

2M ago30:25

30:25

Mike, Manny and Dan return to talk about the Flyers' plan to add a center, drafting at 6, the Flyers weren't tanking, the draft lottery is dumb, more!

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Frequent Flyer #266 "Avoiding Difficult Decisions" 59:12

2M ago59:12

59:12

Mike, Manny and Dan return to talk Foerster’s extension, Marco Rossi rumors and the absurdity of not wanting him, will the Flyers actually make roster changes? Let the McDavid dream die, more!

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1,000 Ways to Fly #24 "Learn Your Lesson" 1:07:24

2M ago1:07:24

1:07:24

Papa and Dan return to talk Demko and Rossi trade rumors, do the Flyers trade Owen Tippett, chances of Marner signing in Philly, McDavid, Raffi Torres at 6th overall, Lappy to the front office, confidence in Briere, more!

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Frequent Flyer #265 "This Ain't Tee Ball" 33:13

2M ago33:13

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Mike, Manny and Dan return to talk whether or not the Flyers can make it back to relevancy in 2025, do they address the goaltending position, Kolosov's future, burning through too many prospects, Buium vs Luchanko, more!

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Frequent Flyer #264 "Alumni Association" 36:56

2M ago36:56

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Mike, Manny and Dan return to talk the Flyers hiring former Flyers, what happens when this regime fails, spending within the organization outside the salary cap, more!

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Noahly Pod #33 "Adding Good Players" 1:03:21

2M ago1:03:21

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Noah and Dan return to talk the Tocchet hire, Marner and McDavid rumors and debate, who do they draft at 6, Lappy leaving the Phantoms, Shaw to NJ, more!

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Frequent Flyer #263 "Televangelists" 53:00

2M ago53:00

53:00

Mike, Manny and Dan return to talk the Rick Tocchet hire, his introductory press conference, will they fix the roster, hiring former Flyers, what is "the plan," more!

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1,000 Ways to Fly #23 "Tick Toch" 1:20:01

2M ago1:20:01

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Papa and Dan return to talk the potential Tocchet hire, why it's a bad move, the Phantoms playoff elimination, re-signing Abols, offer sheets, everything sucks, more!

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Frequent Flyer #262 "Poison the Well" 1:12:03

2M ago1:12:03

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Mike, Manny and Dan return to talk the Ristolainen injury and the failure to trade him, Couturier's end of season presser, why was he named captain in the first place, more!

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Sisterly Pod #38 "Ferschweiler Ferrari" 56:37

3M ago56:37

56:37

Katie and Phyllis return to talk the Flyers' coaching hire, NHL awards, Utah Mammoth, playoff predictions, Claude Giroux, the draft lottery, Phantoms playoffs, more!

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Frequent Flyer #261 "Stare at the Tunnel" 38:26

3M ago38:26

38:26

Mike, Manny and Dan return to talk Ristolainen's injury and failed trade, Couturier's end of season presser, why was he named captain, more!

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1,000 Ways to Fly #22 "Golden Age of Disco" 1:03:56

3M ago1:03:56

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Papa and Dan return to talk the Tocchet rumors, the next coaching hire being important but the Flyers probably screwing up, Briere's end of season quotes, Couturier is a bad leader, more!

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Frequent Flyer #260 "If It Makes Sense" 47:11

3M ago47:11

47:11

Mike, Manny and Dan return to talk Briere's end of season presser, cleaning out the assistants, who will they hire as coach, only making moves if it makes sense, more!

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Brotherly Pod #243 "Crayons, a Sponge and Ketchup" 58:27

3M ago58:27

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Katie, Nick and Dan return to talk the Flyers firing Rocky Thompson, the goalie disaster, Couts is a bad captain, do you trust Briere? potential RFAs, more!

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Frequent Flyer #259 "Guy Smiley" 43:18

3M ago43:18

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Mike, Manny and Dan return to talk Brad Shaw, the Flyers are definitely firing Rocky Thompson... right? Making the case for Ian Laperriere as Flyers next head coach, more!

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1,000 Ways to Fly #21 "Rye Bread" 1:07:11

3M ago1:07:11

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Papa and Dan return to talk the end of the season, what comes next, the Flyers securing the 4th overall pick, what do we expect from the offseason, more!

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Frequent Flyer #258 "Course Correcting" 58:04

3M ago58:04

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Mike, Manny and Dan return to talk the Flyers firing Torts, the triumvirate of leadership structure and what comes next for the front office, do you have faith in Briere, were the last few years a waste of time? More!

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Frequent Flyer #257 "Nebraska" 33:27

4M ago33:27

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Mike, Manny and Dan return to talk the Flyers moving the town hall, was MacDonald really that bad? Florida Marlins' theme song, updates on the new WFC, state capitals, more!

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Frequent Flyer #256 "Every Flavor of Jello" 55:55

4M ago55:55

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Mike, Manny and Dan return to talk whether or not Couturier is part of the core... and what does a core even entail right now? Too many bad contract hampering progress, who should they be investing in? Striking while the iron is hot, why did the Flyers keep Ristolainen at the trade deadline, more!

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1,000 Ways to Fly #20 "Crush Quotes" 1:09:02

4M ago1:09:02

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Papa and Dan return to talk Kolosov's current recall, York vs Torts, who is the next head coach, do you have faith in Briere? More!

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Brotherly Pod #242 "Briere Has My Attention" 1:52:06

4M ago1:52:06

1:52:06

Katie, Noah and Phyllis return to talk the Tortorella firing, Briere's presser, who is the next head coach, and our faith in Briere may be restored. Dan drinks in both celebration of Tortorella's firing and in annoyance of multiple technical difficulties plus a live watch-along from MTL/PHI!

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Frequent Flyer #255 "Bag Skate Dorris" 47:27

4M ago47:27

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Mike, Manny and Dan return to talk whether or not the Flyers fire Torts, how will he be remembered in Philly, did any players take steps forward during his tenure, his potential move to the front office, more!

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Brotherly Pod #241 "Good Riddance, Torts" 42:24

4M ago42:24

42:24

Nick and Dan return to talk the Flyers firing John Tortorella, what comes next? The rebuild actually feeling like a rebuild now, David Carle, more!

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Frequent Flyer #254 "This Is My Fiefdom" 43:14

4M ago43:14

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Mike, Manny and Dan return to talk Mike vs Kevin Kurz, the lack of journalistic integrity in the Flyers' scene, more!

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Frequent Flyer #253 "Catch 22" 53:46

4M ago53:46

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Mike, Manny and Dan return to talk the late season "tank" and how it wasn't the plan, what is the next step in the Flyers' rebuild? who will take the blame from the fans- Torts or Briere? Predicting where the Flyers will draft, more!

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Frequent Flyer #252 "Put My Head Through This Table" 28:49

4M ago28:49

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Mike, Manny and Dan return to talk whether or not a few wins would've changed their deadline plans, offer sheets are dumb and unlikely to happen, "if they just had mediocre goaltending" and more!

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1,000 Ways to Fly #19 "What Comes Next?" 1:05:24

4M ago1:05:24

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Papa and Dan return to talk the abysmal end to the season, trade deadline fall out, do you trust Briere? Can the organization afford a full rebuild? Please fire Torts, more!

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Frequent Flyer #251 "Sword of Damocles" 50:07

4M ago50:07

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Mike, Manny and Dan return to talk the Flyers' plans with their post-deadline cap space, what is Konecny doing here, poor asset management re-signing players early, a "pain avoidance rebuild" and more!

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Noahly Pod #32 "Where is Jay O'Brien?" 1:04:17

4M ago1:04:17

1:04:17

Noah and Dan return to talk whether or not the Flyers should fire John Tortorella, what more we want out of Briere, where are forgotten Flyers of the past at now? more!

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Brotherly Pod #240 "Box of Crayons" 56:31

4M ago56:31

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Nick and Dan return to talk the Scott Laughton trade, are they actually rebuilding this time? Do the Flyers fire Torts? Phantoms' call ups, more!

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Frequent Flyer #250 "Bird in the Hand" 1:00:32

5M ago1:00:32

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Mike, Manny and Dan return to review the Flyres' trade deadline, moving Scott Laughton, why did they wait so long to make it happen, Risto stays for... reasons, what comes next, are the Flyers capable of building? more!