Welcome to Episode 43 of Sports Fellowship with Fox and Frank — the Richard Petty episode, honoring the legendary NASCAR icon known as “The King.” Dan, Frank, and Rich kick things off with playful banter about the time of day, podcast rituals, and a surprising dive into boater safety. Dan recounts his long-standing rivalry with cousin Steven and his ultimate triumph in passing the Pennsylvania boating exam — Scooby-Doo–style online course and all.

From there, it’s a full lap around the sports landscape:

• NBA: The Oklahoma City Thunder lock up their star trio, aiming to repeat as champions.
• Sports Calendar Drought: With the MLB All-Star break approaching, Frank warns of the two quietest days in the sports year — the perfect time for deep cleaning… or boating tests.
• MLS: Messi scores in four straight matches, exposing the performance gap between MLS and elite European leagues.
• Video Games: EA Sports College Football 26 makes waves with celebrations mimicking Donald Trump’s dance and sparks Tecmo Super Bowl nostalgia.
• MLB:
  • Yankees battle injuries but ride a win streak behind Judge and Stanton.
  • Phillies struggle with runners in scoring position and bullpen reliability.
  • Mets’ top hitters shine, but Soto’s All-Star snub—and his response—spark debate over priorities.
  • Trade deadline looms, and all three teams face tough decisions.

Plus, Frank shares an update on his washing machine mystery, and the crew closes with laughs, and laundry.

As always, brought to you by:

• Fox Brothers Alarms – foxbrothersalarms.com
• First Baptist Church of Phillipsburg, NJ – fbcpburg.org

Dan and Frank are back for Episode 42—the Jackie Robinson episode—and they dive straight into a fiery debate: Should the Mets have a giant statue of Jackie Robinson at Citi Field, despite him never playing for the team? The guys go deep into the stadium’s Brooklyn Dodgers influence, ownership decisions, and why Citi Field still doesn’t feel like a true home for the Mets.

From there, it’s a broad and honest discussion about sports culture and politics. Topics include:

• Stadium design vs. team identity (and why Shea was better)
• How the Phillies celebrate their legends—and what the Mets are finally starting to do right
• The Red Panda halftime performer’s injury at a WNBA game
• The University of Pennsylvania stripping Lia Thomas’ women’s swimming records
• Free speech double standards in sports—from Colin Kaepernick to Pride Night backlash
• Why the Guardians replaced the Indians, but Braves and Chiefs are untouched
• A passionate defense of preserving tradition while respecting all voices

Plus: A little crypto comedy, fantasy football shade, a shoutout to Jerry World and the Cowboys’ history, and the Knicks' new coach.

As always, brought to you by:

• Fox Brothers Alarms – foxbrothersalarms.com
• First Baptist Church of Phillipsburg, NJ – fbcpburg.org

Frank returns to the mic this week as Sports Fellowship with Fox and Frank hits Episode 41—this one honoring Cowboys fan-favorite Bill Bates. Dan, Frank, and Rich reunite for a jam-packed episode filled with humor, debate, and deep dives into sports and mythology.

The show kicks off with laughs and friendly jabs about Frank’s recent absence, Allen’s off-air situation, and Rich’s initiation into the “crypto club”—complete with painful PulseX losses.

Then it’s time to celebrate the Oklahoma City Thunder for clinching their first NBA title. The crew breaks down the NBA Finals, the drop in ratings, and Tyrese Haliburton’s tragic Achilles injury. Dan even delivers a full Greek mythology lesson on how the Achilles tendon got its name—seriously.

From there, it’s all baseball:

• The Yankees are slumping, the Rays are charging, and the Blue Jays are lurking.
• The Tigers are red hot, the Astros are back, and Jacob deGrom is looking like himself again.
• Frank vents about the Phillies’ fielding woes, especially Trey Turner’s gaffes and the bullpen struggles.
• Dan argues the Mets are flawed but scrappy and predicts a September dogfight for the division.

They also discuss Cooper Flagg’s rise to No. 1 in the NBA Draft and media narratives comparing him to Caitlin Clark—plus commentary on Angel Reese and the race-driven rivalries being forced into sports headlines.

Special Thanks to:

Fox Brothers Alarms - https://foxbrothersalarms.com

First Baptist church of Phillipsburg NJ http://www.fbcpburg.org/