Working The Beat: Recent Episodes
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Each week, Mike Kern and Kevin Cooney bring the biggest guest and hottest sports talk to your ears with a podcast that discusses all of the things that make Philadelphia sports great.
On this edition of Working the Beat, Mike and Kevin discuss the 76ers collapse against the Celtics, the firing on Doc Rivers, where the organization goes next and would you really give James Harden a four-year deal? Plus, both Mike and Kevin share their memories of Ted Silary, the long-time Daily News high school sports writer who passed away on Thursday at 72.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin discuss the latest news on the 76ers arena project on Market East, the logistical concerns and how it will all tie into the Mayor's Race. Also on the docket is the club's playoff series against the Nets, the slow start to the Phillies season and the new look Big 5.
On this edition of Working the Beat, John Kincade from "The John Kincade Show" on 97.5 The Fanatic joins Mike and Kevin to discuss the Eagles in Free Agency, the Sixers run towards the playoffs, memories of Jim Fregosi, the Flyers slide to irrelevance and the changing landscape of morning sports talk radio.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin dissect where the Big Five went off the tracks and missed the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1977. They discuss Aaron McKie's departure at Temple and what is next for the City 6. Then, the guys discuss picks for your pools, the Eagles in free agency, the Flyers looking for a new GM and how to win your office pool
On this episode of Working the Beat, Mike and Kevin discuss the fallout a few weeks after the Eagles loss in Super Bowl LVII, including Jonathan Gannon's departure. The topics then move to hoops, where the 76ers are in a critical pre-playoff stretch against heavyweights while the local schools appear ready to get shut out of the NCAA Tournament. Finally, a tribute to Angelo Cataldi.
On this edition of Working The Beat- Mike and Kevin look ahead to Super Bowl LVII between the Eagles and Chiefs, the potential trends to watch, prop bets they like and what the game results could mean for Howie Roseman and Andy Reid's legacies.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin look back at the Eagles dominating win over the San Francisco 49ers, the upcoming Super Bowl against the Kansas City CHiefs and the magic carpet ride of the 2022 season.
On the annual year-end edition of Working The Beat, Mike Sielski joins Mike and Kevin to discuss the year in sports in Philadelphia in 2022, review the Phillies run to the World Series, the Eagles surge to the top of the NFC, the Sixers search for a new arena and looking at potential stories for 2023.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Kevin and Mike have a grab bag of topics they cover as they get ready for the holiday, discussion the Eagles-Cowboys game, the state of the Big 5, the Mets signing of Carlos Correa and how that impacts the Phillies, the retirement of Jim Gardner and the best Christmas songs.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Todd Zolecki joins the show to discuss the Phillies signing of Trea Turner and Taijuan Walker at the Baseball Winter Meetings in San Diego, break down an eventual Phillies 2023 lineup, the impact of Dave Dombrowski and where the franchise stands in the brutally tough NFC East.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Rhea Hughes from the WIP Morning Show joins Kevin to discuss Angelo Cataldi's retirement, being a part of the new Morning Show with Joe DeCamara and Jon Ritchie, the keys to waking up early, the Eagles 10-1 start, Doc Rivers and his misfires in the media as Sixers head coach and the overall worth of the Phillies World Series run.
After a month away, Kevin and MIke return to give a status report on the local teams and where Philadelphia sports stands heading into the holiday break.
On this edition of Working the Beat, Mike and Kevin get ready for the 2022 World Series, break down the Phillies run and what needs to happen to beat the Astros. The guys also discuss the Eagles/Steelers game on Sunday and the 76ers slow start.
On this edition of Working the Beat, Mike Sielski from the Inquirer and 94 WIP joins us to discuss the historic weekend in Philadelphia sports that saw the Phillies advance to the National League Championship Series with a victory over the defending World Series champion Braves, along with the Eagles improving to 6-0 with a 26-17 win over the Dallas Cowboys.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Phillies television play-by-play man Tom McCarthy joins us from Atlanta to preview Game 1 of the National League Division Series between the Phils and the Braves, look back at the win over the Cardinals and the difference in Aaron Nola this stretch run. Then, Mike and Kevin break down the Eagles 5-0 start, the 20-17 win over the Cardinals and look ahead to Sunday night's showdown against the Dallas Cowboys.
On this edition of Working the Beat, Mike and Kevin break down the Phillies-Cardinals Wild Card series, discuss the 11 year playoff drough, preview the Eagles game in Arizona and give their NFL and NCAA picks for Week 5
On this edition of Working The Beat, Ed Kracz from SI.com's Eagles Today website joins us to preview the Birds Monday Night Football home opener against the Minnesota Vikings, look back at the defensive struggles in the win over the Lions, discuss Jonathan Gannon's scheme and whether he could end up on the hot seat and Jalen Hurts growth. Mike and Kevin then give their college football and NFL picks.
On this edition of Working the Beat - Mike and Kevin preview the Eagles season opener against the Lions and their 2022 season outlook. The guys also return with the first edition of their weekend football picks.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Dave Jones of PennLive.com previews the 2022 College Football Season and the Big Ten, what Penn State will do in a crowded East field, the pressure on James Franklin and the College Football Playoff Landscape.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Angelo Cataldi joins us to talk about his pending retirement, reveals when that will be, who may succeed him, how he feels sports talk radio has changed, his connection with Philadelphia fans and the one interview he wishes he could have before he leaves. Mike and Kevin discuss the Phillies at the trade deadline and the life of Vin Scully, who died on Tuesday at the age of 94.
On this edition of Working The Beat, legendary sports talk host Mike Missanelli joins us to discuss the Eagles post-game show he will be a part of on Jakib Media, his exit from 97.5, his view on the current media climate and his legendary career. On the second half of the show, Mike and Kevin discuss the 76ers proposed new arena at 10th and Market.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin discuss the Phillies playoff hopes, the breakup of college football into super conferences, the Sixers summer moves and some reaction to events in Philadelphia on July 4.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Jayson Stark from the Athletic and MLB Network joins Kevin to discuss the Phillies recent surge, the change to Rob Thomson, the decisions that Dave Dombrowski faces up ahead as the club contends. Other MLB topics are also discussed. Finally, Mike Kern joins to talk the Flyers hiring of John Tortorella, the LIV/PGA Golf controversy and the Warriors winning another NBA title.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin break down the Phillies dismissal of Joe Girardi on Friday after a 22-29 start, highlight where things have gone wrong and what can realistically be done. To conclude, the guys talk about the changing Philadelphia media landscape.
Ray Didinger of 94.1 WIP and NBC Sports Philadelphia joins Mike and Kevin for the full episode to talk about his 53 year career, which ends on Sunday with his final show with partner Glen Macnow. Ray discusses his break into the industry, the highs and lows of the media, the state of the four Philadelphia franchise and looking ahead to retirement.
On this edition of Working the Beat, Mike and Kevin recap the Sixers discouraging loss to the Miami Heat, and discuss the future of the franchise. The Phillies West Coast trip and the NFL schedule are on the table as well.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin break down the 76ers chances against the Heat after Joel Embiid's injury, the Eagles weekend at the NFL Draft and the Phillies following a weekend in New York.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin are joined by Joe Juliano- the Villanova beat writer for the Inquirer for the past 25 years- to discuss Jay Wright's decision to retire and where the program goes from here. Then, Mike and Kevin break down the 76ers 3-0 lead in the first round against the Toronto Raptors.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin break down Villanova's loss in the Final Four to Kansas, the national title game between the Jayhawks and North Carolina, look ahead to betting picks for the Masters, discuss the Phillies start of the season and give their thoughts on the Will Smith slap.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike Jensen from the Inquirer joins us to preview the NCAA Tournament, Villanova's chances of a deep run, Temple's season of rebirth and the other local schools. Mike and Kevin then discuss the baseball lockout, the first few games of James Harden's 76ers career and the Flyers woeful attendance.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Ruben Amaro Jr. of NBC Sports Philadelphia joins us to discuss the MLB Labor Situation, what it will be like when free agency is over and what the Phillies have to fill. Mike and Kevin then discuss James Harden's debut for the 76ers, the NBA's all time 75 year team, the Juwan Howard suspension at Michigan and Villanova getting ready for March Madness.
On this edition of Working the Beat, Mike and Kevin discuss the Ben Simmons/James Harden deal, the ramifications for the 76ers down the road in the playoffs, the Olympic figure skating scandal, the MLB lockout and a look ahead to March Madness.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Rob Maaddi from the Associated Press and the Faith On The Field podcast joins us to preview the NFL's Championship games, discuss the next steps for the Eagles, look at Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers futures and his vote on the Baseball Hall of Fame. Mike and Kevin then get into the Flyers disastrous season
On this edition of Working The Beat, Ray Didinger of 94.1 WIP and NBC Sports Philadelphia joins us to discuss the end of the Eagles season, the future of the quarterback position, evaluating where the franchise is overall and what they could do in the draft.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Kevin and Mike preview Saturday night's regular-season finale between the Eagles and Cowboys, discuss the possible playoff opponents for Philadelphia, debate whether the Eagles should play their starters, break down the Flyers and Sixers after the holiday break and discuss the latest in the MLB Labor Negotiations
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin look back at 2021 and ahead to 2022 with Jon Johnson of 94.1 WIP and Mike Sielski of the Philadelphia Inquirer and author of the book "The Rise".
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin recap the Eagles win over Washington and look ahead to the game against the Giants, debate Jason Kelce's place in Philadelphia sports lure and discuss the best things about Christmas.
On this edition of Working The Beat, John Gonzalez from Sports Illustrated joins us to discuss the Eagles being postponed to Tuesday night against Washington due to COVID, the 76ers struggles, the Ben Simmons trade situation and other topics.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin cover the spectrum of topics ranging to the Sixers as a Ben Simmons trade draws closer, the problems that the NBA, NFL and NHL are having with COVID-19 and Kevin reveals his Baseball Hall of Fame ballot.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin are joined by Ed Barkowitz to discuss the latest news on the sports gambling front and to preview next week's big Christmas Toy drop at Moonshine in South Philadelphia.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Jason Myrtetus from 97.5 The Fanatic and the "Aw Geez" podcast joins us to discuss the Flyers firing of Alain Vigneault, what's next for the franchise, who the next head coach should be and where it all has gone wrong for the Orange and Black. Mike and Kevin then discuss the Eagles QB situation, the College Football Playoff and Dick Allen's latest Hall of Fame snub
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin are joined by Inquirer columnist Mike Sielski, who is the author of "The Rise" detailing the young life of Kobe Bryant. In addition to previewing his book, Mike talkes about the Eagles and Jalen Hurts, the Flyers scoring issues and the continuing Ben Simmons saga. Then, Kevin and Mike break down college football's rivalry weekend and the labor stalemate in Major League Baseball.
On this edition of Working the Beat, Mike and Kevin are joined by former Villanova head coach Andy Talley who will be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame on Dec. 7 in Las Vegas. Andy also talks about the Bone Marrow Foundation that has helped hundreds of cancer patients. Mike and Kevin also discuss Bryce Harper being named National League MVP.
On this edition of Working The BEat, Kevin and Mike return to the mics. Kevin explains what has taken the show on hiatus, then the guys breaks into conversations about Ben Simmons, the Sixers start, the Eagles hovering around .500, the College Football Playoff, the Braves winning the World Series, Temple's place in the college athletic stratosphere and who would be in the Northeast Philly Hall of Fame.
On Part II of Working The BEat, Mike and Kevin discuss the latest in the Ben Simmons drama with Joel Embiid taking a dig at his (former?) teammate. They also pour one out for the end of the Phillies playoff hopes.
On Part I of our two-part Working The Beat, Les Bowen of the Associated Press (formerly of the Daily News/Inquirer) joins us to discuss last week's debacle in Dallas for the Eagles, how concerning Nick Sirianni's game plan and reaction was, what this all means for Jalen Hurts and where the franchise could tumble to before Thanksgiving. Then, Mike and Kevin give their NFL and College Football picks for the weekend.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin sit down with Rob Maaddi of the Associated Press about the Eagles-COwboys game, the state of the NFL and the league choosing to have a wild card game on Monday Night. Mike and Kevin then make their college and pro football picks.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin look ahead to the Eagles Week 2 clash with the 49ers and break down the weekend's slate in college and pro football.
On the latest edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin look ahead to the first week of the NFL season, the EAgles-Falcons game and make their football picks for college and pro. Then, WIP's Glen Macnow joins Kevin to talk about Big Daddy Graham, the legendary Philadelphia comedian and sports talk host who passed away this week.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin are live from Chaps Pit Beef on Baltimore Pike in Media talking baseball with Paul Hagen and the rest of the Philadelphia sports scene with Jack McCaffery, including an Eagles preview and Ben Simmons talk
On this edition of Working The Beat, Jon Johnson of 94.1 WIP joins us to talk about Ben Simmons demand for a trade, whether the Sixers overplayed their hand and Joel Embiid twitter rant. The Phillies run at the NL East title is also discussed. Then, Mike and Kevin break down the start of college football season
On this edition of Working The Beat, Howard Eskin discusses the Eagles as they prepare for their third pre-season game against the New York Jets, the Phillies pennant race and his 35 years at WIP, which he will celebrate on Saturday morning. Mike and Kevin then get on the Sixers for their PR nightmare, the Phillies for their fading playoff hopes and the Eagles sparkless training camp.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Kevin talks to World Series championship manager Charlie Manuel about hitting, the World Series winning Phillies, the changes in baseball and his relationship in Philadelphia.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin break down the Phillies surprising collapse at the hands of the NL-worst Arizona Diamondbacks, the Eagles at the midpoint of training camp and other topics.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin look at the Phillies 8-game winning streak, the path to winning the National League East, what it bodes for the future of the franchise and the dominance of the Dodgers. The guys then discuss the start of Eagles pre-season and make a special announcement regarding their first LIVE show
On this edition of Working The Beat, Jody McDonald from 94.1 WIP and the Eagles360 Podcast on Jakub Media joins us to discuss the Phillies-Mets first place showdown this weekend, the Eagles QB situation and other topics. Mike and Kevin then break down more on Ben Simmons trade talks, Bryson deChambeau and the Olympics
On this edition of Working The Beat, Bob Brookover talks about the Phillies at the MLB Trade Deadline and his memories of 40 years in sportswriting, most of which at the Inquirer. Then, we travel to Tokyo with Matt DeGeorge of the Delco Times and Swimming World magazine to discuss the Games of the XXXII Olympiad. Mike and Kevin also discuss the Eagles opening training camp, DeShaun Watson trade rumors, Ben Simmons trade rumors as the 76ers hit draft night and the chaos of Oklahoma and Texas leaving the Big XII for the SEC.
After a two-week break for vacation, Mike and Kevin return with an airing of the grievances edition of Working The Beat. The topics include Danny Green's defense of Ben Simmons, the Phillies and the trade deadline and the International Olympic Committee electing to have a spectator-less Olympics in Tokyo.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Rich Hofmann from The Athletic joins us to discuss the end of the Sixers season at the hands of the Atlanta Hawks, the future of Ben Simmons and a glimpse of the window the franchise has going forward.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin break down the 76ers epic Game 4 and Game 5 collapses that leave them on the brink of elimination against the Atlanta Hawks, the future of Ben Simmons, where Game 5 ranks in all time disasters in Philadelphia history. The PHillies, US Open and the 27th anniversary of the OJ Simpson chase also enter the discussion.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin look back at the first two games of the Sixers-Hawks Eastern Conference semifinals, what the Sixers need to do to pull away, how dominant Joel Embiid has played, the ramifications of Ben Simmons non shooting and other topics, like the Phillies attendance woes.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Kevin and guest host Mike Sielski are joined by Natalie Egenolf about her departure from 97.5 The Fanatic, growing up in the region, the Philly accent, working in radio, the 76ers playoff run and the Phillies position in the city's sports rankings. Mike and Kevin then break down Doc Rivers comments on Ben Simmons' foul shooting woes, whether Aaron Nola and Alec Bohm are cogs the Phillies could build around and discuss Mike's upcoming book "The Rise" about Kobe Bryant's early years in basketball.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin break down the Sixers easy wins in the first two games of the NBA Playoffs over the Washington Wizards, the Phillies split in Miami, Phil Mickelson's win at the PGA and begin a summer-long look at some of the best announcer calls in Philadelphia sports history with a look at the best from the Phillies history.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Rhea Hughes from the WIP Morning Show joins Mike and Kevin to discuss her 25 years on one of America's most celebrated drive time shows, the way that the show sounds fresh, how the marketplace is for women within the media industry and the state of the franchises. Mike and Kevin then discuss the 76ers upcoming playoff run, Jay Wright's Hall of Fame induction, a historical date in Philadelphia sports history and a food violation that Kevin had on his trip to Boston over the weekend.
On this edition of Working The Beat, John Kincade from 97.5 The Fanatic joins Mike and Kevin to discuss his return to Philadelphia, what sports life in Atlanta was really like, how he sees the challenge of going up against long-time mentor Angelo Cataldi; how he runs a show; the Flyers disappointing season; the NBA's flawed regular seasons and his battles with cancer. Mike and Kevin then touch on the Eagles upcoming schedule.
On this edition of Working The Beat, former 76ers team president Pat Croce joins Mike and Kevin to discuss his new HEALED program that he has developed with the American Cancer Society, his outlook on life, his own battle with cancer, the memories of the 2001 76ers, how he kept Allen Iverson and Larry Brown together and his relationship with Ed Snider. Afterwards, the Sixers, Phillies and Flyers are all on the topic list with the guys.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin break down the Eagles first three picks of the NFL Draft - including Heisman Trophy winner Devontae Smith's pick in the first round. Also, the guys touch on the 76ers bid for top seed in the East, the Phillies leading the NL East's mediocrity and other topics.
ON this edition of Working the Beat, Mike and Kevin talk about the Eagles draft plans, Nick Sirianni's attitude, the 76ers slump, the Phillies in Colorado and more.
On this edition of Working The Beat, The Athletic's Zach Berman details the story that he, Bo Wulf and Sheil Kapada released this week detailing the inner structure of the Eagles under Jeffrey Lurie and Howie Roseman. Mike and Kevin then discuss the Phillies centerfield situation, the 76ers playoff standing and the needed changes with the Flyers.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin discuss the Phillies hot start, Ben Simmons shooting problems, the Flyers delicate playoff position and look ahead to this weekend's Masters.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin look at Opening Day for the Phillies, the MLB extra inning rules, the Eagles trade strategy, the Final Four, Roy Williams stepping down at North Carolina, the 76ers getting Joel Embiid back and the Flyers hitting rock bottom.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Kevin and Mike discuss the 76ers as they approach Thursday's trade deadline with specualtion stirring about acquiring Cardinal Dougherty product Kyle Lowry. The guys also look at Villanova's matchup against Baylor in the Sweet 16, the Flyers slump, the Eagles signing of Joe Flacco and what is a fair judge on the 2021 Phillies?
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin touch on just about everything- starting with the Eagles press conference after the Carson Wentz trade, breaking down the NCAA TOurnament, the 76ers holding firm without Joel Embiid, the Phillies CF situation and the new NFL TV deals.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Inquirer college sports writer Joe Juliano joins Mike and Kevin to discuss the upcoming NCAA Tournament, Villanova's seeding after getting knocked out in the first round of the NCAAs and the trouble conference tourneys were having with COVID before the Indianapolis bubble. Mike and Kevin then discuss Eagles, Flyers, 76ers and a second round on the royal family.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Jack McCaffrey of the Delco Times joins us to discuss the state of Philadelphia sports, a look ahead to the NCAA Tournament and other topics. Then, Mike and Kevin discuss the Eagles latest news and the latest developments with the Royal Family.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin take a look at the 76ers and the Flyers at the midway points, what tweaks they would need and what the trade deadline could hold. The guys then discuss the impact of Colin Gillespie's injury for Villanova's NCAA hopes, the Phillies dilemma with Odubel Herrera and more.
On this edition of Working The Beat, US. Representative Brendan Boyle (D-PA) joins Mike and Kevin to discuss the reopening of venues, sports impact after COVID-19, his fandom growing up in Northeast Philly and other topics. Then, Mike and Kevin look ahead towards the NCAA Tournament
We break down the Carson Wentz trade to the Indianapolis Colts on this edition of Working The Beat. PhillyVoice.com writer Joe Santoliquito- who broke the original Wentz story back in January 2019- joins us to outline why the relationship went south, what's next for the quarterback and the Eagles and what the club may look like in the immediate future.
On this edition of Working The Beat, the Inquirer's Mike Jensen joins us to discuss his memories of John Chaney, Villanova's path to the NCAA Tournament and where the other Big Five teams stand in rebuilding efforts. Mike and Kevin then discuss the Carson Wentz trade situation.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Matt Breen of the Philadelphia Inquirer joins us to discuss the Phils off-season, where they stand in the NL East and what to look for at spring training.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Jason Myrtetus from 97.5 The Fanatics and Flyers Daily podcast joins us to talk about the Orange and Black's COVID shutdown, the NHL's plans, what the early season has shown about the Flyers and also not being in talk radio for Carson Wentz drama.
On this week's edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin break down the rumors of Carson Wentz wanting out of the Eagles. The guys also break down Super Bowl LII.
On this episode of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin celebrate the life of former Temple men's basketball coach and Basketball Hall of Famer John Chaney, who died on Friday at the age of 89. They are joined by Owls radio play-by-play voice Harry Donahue and former Daily News beat writer Dick Jerardi to recall the legendary coach, his impact and stories from their time with him.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin break down the hiring of Nick Sirianni as head coach, the future of the organization, the NFC and AFC Championship game aftermath and remember the late Hank Aaron.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Kevin talks to Angelo Cataldi about his 31st anniversary at WIP, how much longer he wants to continue hosting the Morning Show, the Eagles head coaching search and other topics. Then, Mike and Kevin discuss a variety of topics.
On this edition of Working The Beat, the Inquirer's Jeff McLane joins us to discuss the Eagles' firing of Doug Pederson, why the franchise made the decision it did and where it goes from here. Mike and Kevin then give their NFL picks and discuss the 76ers missing out on James Harden.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin break down the Eagles firing of Doug Pederson, why Howie Roseman survives and where they go next?
On this edition of Working the Beat, 76ers long-time play-by-play man Marc Zumoff from NBC Sports Philadelphia joins us to discuss the club's hot start, the new COVID-19 protocols and what its like working in them, growing up in Northeast Philly and his memories of working at PRISM. Then, Mike and Kevin give their football picks for this weekend's NFL and CFP games.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin discuss the Eagles 20-14 loss to the Washington Football Team, Doug Pederson's decision to sit Jalen Hurts for Nate Sudfeld in the 4th quarter, the Carson Wentz trade demand, the status of Pederson and Howie Roseman and plenty of other Eagles related topics.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin break down the final week of the Eagles season, give their picks for the NFL in Week 17 and the College Football Playoff semifinals.
On this special edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin are joined by Mike Sielski of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Jack McCaffery of the Delco Times and Jon Johnson from 94.1 WIP to discuss Philadelphia sports in 2020. Among the topics discussed include the COVID-19 pandemic, the Eagles struggles and quarterback shift, the Phillies firing of Matt Klentak, the 76ers and Flyers in the bubble and predictions for 2021.
On this edition of Working the Beat, Mike and Kevin discuss the beginning of the NBA season, the Eagles-Cowboys game and the NFL picks. Finally, the guy reflects on Christmas memories.
On this special year-end edition of Working The Beat, we go through some of our best interviews of the year and look back at the times that made the year so difficult. Among the guests featured are Michael Barkann, Dick Jerardi, Ray Didinger, Jim Gardner, Jay Wright, Larry Bowa, Mike Missanelli, Derrick Gunn and Anthony Gargano. For their complete interviews, tune into the Working The Beat page on ITunes, Google Play, Soundcloud or the archive on LastOutMediaNetworks.com
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin are joined by Rickie Ricardo from 94.1 WIP and the Eagles Spanish Language broadcast to talk about the Eagles-Cardinals game, can Carson Wentz be salvaged in Philadelphia? Plus Doug Pederson's future, the new Phillies hires and what is the greatest song of all-time. Then, Mike and Kevin make their college football and NFL picks.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Rob Maaddi from the Associated Press and 97.5 The Fanatic joins us to discuss the Eagles quarterback situation, what may happen to Howie Roseman and Doug Pederson and the Phillies change in leadership. Then, Kevin reveals his Hall of Fame ballot and the guys discuss championship weekend in College Football.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin discuss the Phillies hiring of Dave Dombrowski, the structure on the organization and where the club heads from here. The guys preview Eagles-Saints, discuss Jalen Hurts first NFL start and make their college and professional picks.
On this edition of Working The Beat, we discuss the change at Eagles quarterback from Carson Wentz to Jalen Hurts and what the long term ramificaitons are. Later, former Daily News sports columnist and editor Rich Hofmann joins Mike and Kevin to discuss the life of the late John Smallwood and reflects on Dick Allen's passing at the age of 78.
On this edition of Working The Beat, the Ringer's John Gonzalez - formerly of NBC Sports Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Inquirer- joins us from Los Angeles to discuss the Eagles, the 76ers, life in LA, the stories he covered here and the state of journalism. Mike and Kevin then give their NFL picks and look at Eagles/Packers.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Martin Frank from the Wilmington News Journal joins us to discuss the Eagles 23-17 loss to the Seahawks, what the future may hold for Doug Pederson and Howie Roseman, why Carson Wentz is such a hot mess at quarterback and how bad things may get.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin preview the Eagles/Seahawks game, the changing offensive line, Doug Pederson's reluctance to defend Carson Wentz and our NCAA/NFL picks for Thanksgiving Weekend. We'll also discuss best Christmas movies, the college basketball COVID situation and the Phillies.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin try to break down what the hell is wrong with the Eagles after another loss- this one to the Browns. The guys also discuss the 76ers draft, college football's COVID issues, Las Vegas travel tips and favorite parts of Thanksgiving.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Inquirer Eagles beat writer Les Bowen joins us to discuss the 3-5-1 Eagles as they head for the toughest stretch of their schedule, the relationship between Doug Pederson and Carson Wentz, whose jobs could be on the line in the next seven weeks and other topics. Then, Mike and Kevin break down Theo Epstein's sudden resignation from the Cubs and what it could mean for the Phillies, Gregg Marshall's firing at Wichita State, the NCAA TOurnament going into one location and the NBA Draft
On this edition of Working The Beat, Tyrone Johnson from 97.5 The Fanatic and NBC Sports Philadelphia joins us to discuss the Eagles/Giants game, the Doug Pederson/Carson Wentz situation, where Daryl Morey and the 76ers may go in the NBA Draft, the fumbling Phillies front office and plenty of other topics. In addition, Mike and Kevin give their NFL and NCAA football picks for the weekend.
On this edition of Working the Beat, Mike and Kevin preview the Eagles/Giants game, discuss Doug Pederson's hesitance to defend Carson Wentz from Brett Favre's criticism, talks about the NCAA's trouble with Covid-19, the 76ers potential interest in a trade for James Harden and Russell Westbrook and a preview of this week's Masters Tournament
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin discuss the Eagles at the bye week, give their NFL and NCAA Football picks, discuss Andy MacPhail's State of the Phillies address. Also at the end, Mike and Kevin discuss the 2020 Presidential Election and its aftermath.
On this second edition of Working The Beat, Mike Sielski from the Inquirer joins us to discuss the 76ers hiring of Darryl Morey as head of basketball operations, the impact this could have on Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons and the World Series' fiascos of Justin Turner and Kevin Cash.
On this first part of a two part Working The Beat that deals with all things football, Dave Jones of the Harrisburg Patriot News and PennLive.com joins us to discuss Penn State's game against Ohio State on Saturday night, the Nittany Lions loss to Indiana, the weirdness of college football 2020 and the dismissal of head basketball coach Pat Chambers. Mike and Kevin then preview the Eagles/Cowboys game and give their NFL Picks.
On this edition of Working the Beat, Mike and Kevin discuss the Eagles ugly but effective 22-21 win over the New York Football Giants, the injury situation for the Birds, the Phillies layoffs of scouts and the economics of what's ahead this winter in MLB, the NBA setting a start date at Christmas. Plus, our sports betting tips with our weekly football picks.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin break down the Eagles game on Thursday night aginast the New York Giants, discuss Rob Manfred and Scott Boras proposed changes to the baseball playoffs and break down some college basketball topics, including the resignation of Pat Chambers at Penn State.
On this edition of Working the Beat, Mike and Kevin review the Eagles' failed comeback in a 30-28 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, Carson Wentz's performance, more injury issues and other topics around the NFL. The guys also discuss Bryan Price's resignation as Phillies pitching coach, the college football scene and pay tribute to the late Jack Schuerer from the Associated Press.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Anthony Gargano from 97.5 The Fanatic joins us to discuss the Eagles game vs. the Ravens, the state of the Philadelphia sports franchises and some great stories from years of covering the city's sports teams. Then, Mike and Kevin give their football picks entering Week 6 of the NFL season
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin discuss the Eagles status as potential NFC East Frontrunners after a 1-3-1 start and the injury to Dak Prescott. Later, the guys discuss the JT Realmuto and Andy MacPhail contract situations with the Phillies.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Inquirer columnist Marcus Hayes joins us to preview the Eagles-Steelers game, contemplate whether the Eagles are any good, what the relationship is like between Doug Pederson and Carson Wentz and how the Phillies move forward with John Middleton. Mike and Kevin then give their Friday Football picks.
On this edition of Working the Beat, Mike and Kevin review the Eagles upset win in San Francisco which gave them the lead in the NFC East. The guys also discuss John Middleton's decision to make a change with Matt Klentak as general manager of the Phillies and Doc Rivers first introduction as 76ers head coach
On this edition of Working The Beat, former Eagles LB and 94.1 WIP Afternoon host Ike Reese joins Mike and Kevin to discuss the Birds trip to San Francisco, the defensive philosophy of Jim Schwartz, the troubles with Carson Wentz and how patient Jeffrey Lurie will be with this team. Then, Mike and Kevin give their thoughts on the 76ers hiring of Doc Rivers, the Phillies long wait for a Matt Klentak decision and their NFL/NCAA Football picks for the weekend.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin break down the Eagles 23-23 tie against the Bengals, the flaws that have been exposed and where they go from here with the tough portion of the schedule ahead. THen, they break down the Phillies failure to make the National League Playoffs after a lifeless 5-0 loss to the Rays.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin break down the important weekends up ahead for the Phillies and Eagles, plus give their NFL Picks for Week 3
On this edition of Working The Beat, Ed Kracz from Sports Illustrated's EaglesMaven site joins Mike and Kevin to discuss the Birds' 0-2 start, the problems of Carson Wentz, the Eagles draft history and the defensive changes he would like to see. Mike and Kevin then dig into the Phillies stretch run and the prospect of losing J.T. Realmuto.
On this edition of Working The BEat, Mike and Kevin break down the Rams 37-19 win over the Eagles, including the poor play of Carson Wentz and how Philadelphia could bounce back from an 0-2 record.
On this edition of Working The Beat, NBC Sports Philadelphia Phillies Insider Jim Salisbury joins Kevin to discuss the floundering club as the final week of the regular season dawns, plus what could lie ahead in the off-season. Mike and Kevin give their football picks for Week 2 of the NFL, discuss Eagles-Rams and look ahead to the weekend.
On a Sunday night edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin break down the Eagles implosion during a 27-17 loss to the Washington Football Team on Opening Day.
Ray Didinger from NBC Sports Philadelphia joins us to look at the Eagles as the NFL season starts this weekend in Washington. Mike and Kevin discuss the organization's moves, the controversy with Jason Peters and Doug Pederson's coaches and where they are going. THen, Mike and Kevin give their Week 1 NFL picks.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin talk about a variety of topics, including breaking down the over/under win totals around the NFL. The Flyers Game 7 loss to the Islanders, the Phillies big week and the Sixers interest in Chris Paul are also discussed.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike Sielski from the Inquirer looks back at the Flyers rally from a 3-1 deficit against the New York Islanders to force Game 7 of their Stanley Cup quarterfinal series. Mike also looks ahead at the start of the Eagles season, the Phillies roll and his new book on Kobe Bryant.
On the one year anniversary edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin have a roundtable with Jon Johnson of WIP and Jack McCaffery of the Delaware County Daily Times about the state of the four Philadelphia franchises.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Derrick Gunn - formerly of NBC Sports Philadelphia- joins Mike and Kevin to discuss the Eagles with the NFL's regular season just two weeks away. The trio also talks about the NBA players boycott and the ripple effects after the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisc. Mike and Kevin then break down Josh Harris' plans for a new 76ers arena at Penns Landing, the Flyers in the Stanley Cup playoffs and the Phillies trying to piece a bullpen together.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Rich Hofmann from "The Athletic" joins us to break down the firing of 76ers head coach Brett Brown, Elton Brown's grab at power, possible moves that could be made moving forward and the chances that Jay Wright would leave Villanova for the 76ers job. Mike and Kevin discuss the Flyers early deficit against the New York Islanders in the Stanley Cup playoffs and the Phillies facing a make or break week before the trade deadline with JT Realmuto contract status still hanging out there.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Inquirer beat writer Keith Pompey joins us from the Orlando bubble to discuss the 76ers collapse in the first two games of their Eastern Conference playoff series against the Boston Celtics. We break down where the future lies for the organization, Brett Brown, Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid. Later, Mike and Kevin talk about the Flyers 3-2 series lead against the Canadiens, the Phillies struggling bullpen and the suspension of Fox broadcaster Thom Brennaman.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Ed Barkowitz from the Philadelphia Inquirer discusses the Flyers, who hold a 3-1 lead over Montreal in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Later, Mike and Kevin discuss the 76ers struggles against the Celtics and the NCAA and PIAA football situations.
On this edition of Working the Beat, Bob Cooney from 97.5 The Fanatic and the former Sixers beat writer for the Philadelphia Daily News joins Mike and Kevin to talk about the 76ers series vs. Boston, why the franchise appears stuck in neutral, the conversation on whether to split Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons up and where things go from here. Mike and Kevin touch on the Phillies decision to retire Dick Allen's No. 15, Nebraska's bellyaching about the Big Ten postponement of football and other topics.
On this episode of Working The Beat, Matt Breen joins Kevin to discuss the Phillies start, the JT Realmuto contract situation, the struggles of Rhys Hoskins and the club's awful bullpen. Then, Mike and Kevin discuss the Flyers in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Sixers injury issues and the College Football season being sidetracked.
On this edition, Al Morganti from 94.1 WIP and NBC Sports Philadelphia discusses the Flyers play in the round robin of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and how they could be geared for a long post-season run. Al also talks Phillies and how it was to work on "The Morning Show" during the pandemic. Mike and Kevin later discuss the Sixers without Ben Simmons, the problems of Rhys Hoskins, the tortured cities of sports and give their thoughts on the layoffs at NBC Sports Philadelphia.
On this edition of Working The Beat, WIP's Glen Macnow joins Mike and Kevin to discuss the 76ers struggles defensively in Orlando, the Phillies trying to salvage a season, the Flyers' strong pickup against the Bruins and Doug Pederson's COVID test and what it may means for the Eagles and NFL this season.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Kevin and Mike react to the breaking news about the Phillies cancelling this weekend's series against the Blue Jays, the Marlins COVID concerns and where the sport goes from here. Later, they break down the NBA and NHL's restart, Lane Johnson's positive test at Eagles training camp and Notre Dame heading to the ACC (for one year) for football.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Ross Tucker from the Ross Tucker Podcast and Westwood One radio joins us to discuss the start of NFL training camps, the impact of COVID-19 on the sport, the chances of the season playing to a conclusion and how no preseason games impacts guys at the bottom end of the roster. Mike and Kevin then discuss the Marlins COVID crisis, the NBA's bubble and where things stand.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Jason Myretus of the Flyers Radio Network and 97.5 The Fanatic joins us to talk about the NHL's restart, the Flyers chances in the Stanley Cup Finals and what it all means for Claude Giroux's legacy. In addition, Mike and Kevin talk about the return of Major League Baseball and the expanded playoff plan.
On this edition of Working the Beat, Rob Maaddi from the Associated Press and 97.5 The Fanatic joins us to discuss the latest as the NFL tries to get ready for a different type of training camp in the Coronavirus era. Rob also discusses some of the other issues- financial and social- the league faces on the restart. Then, Dick Jerardi- formerly of the Philadelphia Daily News- joins us to talk about the prospects of the NCAA playing football and the NBA's relaunched bubble in Orlando, plus how the 76ers may look moving forward after this year.
On this edition of Working the Beat, the Athletic's Matt Gelb joins us to discuss the start of the Phillies 2020 season, the attempt to play through the coronavirus, the status of the game financially, where J.T. Realmuto may end up and how the future looks. Mike and Kevin talk about the bombshell report about the Washington NFL franchise's sexual harrassment issues, the NBA's restart and the NFL's lack of clarity for beginning training camps.
On this edition of Working The Beat, David Jones from the Harrisburg Patriot News and PennLive.com discusses the outlook for college football in the fall, how leagues may reorganize schedule, what it would mean for college athletics as a whole, what could happen to college basketball season and the long-term future of the sport. Mike and Kevin also discuss the re-signing of Jason Peters by the Eagles, Ben Simmons moving to the power forward spot inside the NBA bubble and the city of Philadelphia deciding to cancel all large gatherings until March, 2021.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike Missanelli from 97.5 The Fanatic and NBC Sports Philadelphia joins us to discuss stories from his journalistic and broadcasting career, the challenge of running a sports talk show in a pandemic and with the social justice campaigns going on and the state of our games.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Amy Fadool from NBC Sports Philadelphia joins us to discuss the 76ers chances as the NBA heads for the Orlando bubble to resume the season. The Phillies and MLB's struggles with the Coronavirus are also discussed. Later, Mike and Kevin discuss DeSean Jackson's controversial Instagram post and the Eagles reaction to it as well as the subject of controversial nicknames in sports.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike Sielski joins us to discuss a wide variety of topics including the restart plans for all four pro leagues, the risk involved with covering the games, where the PHillies stand with JT Realmuto, does Brett Brown have to coach for his job in Orlando and different parts of the 4th of July.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Rickie Ricardo from 94.1 WIP and the Spanish play-by-play voice of the Eagles and Yankees discusses baseball's return, the potential pitfalls for the NFL's plans and where we stand with the Coronavirus pandemic.
On this edition of Working The Beat, David Hale - who covers college football for ESPN and who covered the Phillies for the Wilmington News Journal- joins us to discuss the likelihood of the sport starting on time, what impact the protests across the country could have on college football and some funny stories from his time on the Phils beat. Mike and Kevin also talk about the MLB's labor situation.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Jim Gardner joins Mike and Kevin to talk about his career as lead anchor at WPVI's Action News, his love of baseball, the challenges of covering the Coronavirus, where he sees sports going for the rest of 2020 and memories of Gary Papa and Jim O'Brien.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Chris Carlin- the former afternoon drive time host from 94.1 WIP and currently at WEPN (98.7) in New York- joins us to discuss the MLB Labor Dispute, the hesistancy among NBA players to return to play, his time in Philadelphia, his relationship with Mike Francesa and Chris Russo ("Mike and The Mad Dog") and other topics.
On this edition of Working the Beat, former Daily News boxing writer and newest inductee into the International Boxing Hall of Fame Bernard Fernandez talks about his time with Bernard Hopkins, Mike Tyson, the state of the sport and tales from his new book. Mike and Kevin also discuss the restart plans for the NBA, NHL and MLB as Coronavirus numbers climb.
On this edition of Working The Beat, USA Today's Bob Nightengale joins us to discuss the latest on the MLB-MLBPA talks to start the 2020 Major League season, the upcoming MLB draft, where things are going for GM's and managers on the hot seat and a potential work stoppage in 2022. Mike and Kevin also break down 76ers owner Josh Harris' interest in buying the New York Mets, Roger Goodell's apology to NFL players and the NFL's new guidelines for player interaction.
On this edition of Working The Beat, J.G. Taylor Spink award winning writer Paul Hagen joins us to talk about the latest with Major League Baseball's potential return from the Coronavirus pandemic, where the sports current economics stand and who would benefit if the 2020 season is lost. Mike and Kevin discuss the NBA's return plan- scheduled to be approved on Thursday- in Orlando and other topics.
On this edition of Working The Beat, we're joined by Inquirer Executive Sports Editor Pat McLoone and FOX 29 sports director Tom Sredenschek to discuss how sports media coverage will change when games resume after the Coronavirus hiatus. Also, Mike and Kevin give their thoughts after the reactions in Philadelphia and around America in the wake of the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last week.
On this edition of Working The Beat, former Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. joins us to discuss his thoughts on baseball's plans to resume from the Coronavirus, his thoughts on Roy Halladay on the 10th anniversary of his perfect game, his time as Phils Gm and other topics. Later on, Ryan Lawrence joins the guys to talk about his reflections of Halladay and the state of baseball.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Jon Johnson from 94.1 WIP joins us to discuss the NHL and NBA's plans to return from Coronavirus for the post-season while Major League Baseball's labor battle digs in following the first economic offer from the owners to the players
On this episode of Working The Beat, Scott Lauber from the Inquirer talks to us about the possible reboot of Major League Baseball, the Phillies prospects should it get underway and his new book- The Big 50- about the history of the organization. Plus, Mike and Kevin discuss the latest news as Memorial Day weekend approaches
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin are joined by Action News Sports Director Ducis Rodgers to discuss sports in the coronavirus era, how television stations are adapting with home studios for their anchors and reporters, his time at ESPN, working with Jim Gardner and the local sports personality the legendary anchor was excited to meet.
On this edition of Working The Beat, retiring Inquirer columnist Bob Ford joins us to talk about his career, the state of sports journalism, covering Charles Barkley's Sixers career, and the state of games in the Coronavirus era. Mike and Kevin also react to Blake Snell and Bryce Harper's comments about Major League Baseball's return to play options
On this episode of Working The Beat, Bucks County native Robert Costa- the lead national political reporter for the Washington Post, host of PBS' Washington Week and NBC News contributor- talks about the political ramifications of sports restarting thanks to the Coronavirus. Robert also talks about his love of Philadelphia sports, his experiences at Pennsbury High and with the Eagles and the time he got Maroon 5 and John Mayer to perform at Pennsbury. Later, Mike and Kevin discuss the MLB and NBA's restart plans.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Larry Bowa joins the guys to discuss the state of baseball, the possible restart with the Coronavirus outbreak, what changes he would make to the game, where he sees the 2020 Phillies fitting into the playoff race, what he feels should be the organization's next Hall of Famer, his friendship with Charlie Manuel and the 1980 playoffs.
With WNPV signing off the air on April 30, the coverage of high school football in the Bux-Mont region that had been around for 60 years on 1440-AM went away. On this two part podcast, we remember the moments that made the coverage award winning and the WNPV-Intelligencer Scoreboard Show a part of the Bucks and Montgomery County landscapes in the fall. On the second portion of the show, we talk to Bridget Algeo about the impact of her father- former Lansdale Catholic legendary coach Jim Algeo- plus our reporters and broadcasters talk about the stories, people, events and times that made the last 60 years of football and 20 years of the Scoreboard Show so special.
With WNPV signing off the air on April 30, the coverage of high school football in the Bux-Mont region that had been around for 60 years on 1440-AM went away. On this two part podcast, we remember the moments that made the coverage award winning and the WNPV-Intelligencer Scoreboard Show a part of the Bucks and Montgomery COunty landscapes in the fall. Joining us on Part I was former Neshaminy coach Mark Schmidt, North Penn head coach Dick Beck, Souderton head coach Ed Gallagher, Quakertown head coach George Banas and the writers of the Intelligencer, who helped the show for the past 20 seasons.
On this edition of Working The Beat, two-time World Series champion Shane Victorino joins us to talk about the 2000's era Phillies, winning the 2008 World Series, his connection with Philadelphia, what retired life is like and what he sees for baseball in 2020 after the Coronavirus pandemic.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Les Bowen from the Inquirer joins us to break down the NFL Draft and the Eagles selections, including Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts. The guys also talk about the status of the NFL season moving forward and the NBA's plans to reopen.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Kevin Negandhi from ESPN joins us to talk about the first night of the NFL Draft, the Eagles pick of Jalen Reagor at wide receiver and what may happen to college football in 2020-21. Mike and Kevin later talk about the rest of the draft news as the second night gets underway.
On this edition of Working The Beat, we look at the potential fallout of the Coronavirus on the NCAA and what could lie ahead in the future with college football, basketball and Olympic sports with Dana O'Neil of the Athletic and Mike Jensen of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Later, Mike and Kevin discuss the Eagles options in the NFL Draft, which starts on Thursday night.
On this edition of Working The Beat, the NFL Network's Colleen Wolfe joins us to break down the NFL Draft, where the Eagles may go at No. 21, the challenges of a socially distant draft night, where the schedule may go, her rise to a national network and her days at Comcast SportsNet and Channel 29. Mike and Kevin also discuss the bracket of 64 best Philadelphia sports athletes and the challenges on NCAA athletics as the Coronavirus continues.
On this edition of Working The Beat, the guys talk to Dr. Jill Giordano-Farmer from the Global Neuroscience Institute about questions about the Coronavirus and where the public health situation may relate to the sports world.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Todd Zolecki from MLB.com joins us to discuss the status of the Phillies and Major League Baseball in the pandemic, plus to discuss his upcoming book "Doc- the Life and Times of Roy Halladay" which is released May 19. Mike and Kevin also discuss the upcoming NFL Draft and which players in Philadelphia sports should have their numbers retired next.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Jack McCaffery of the Delco Times joins Mike and Kevin to discuss sports getting restarted in the Coronavirus era, the 76ers and the decision they will have on Brett Brown and where the Phillies stand with J.T. Realmuto. Later, Mike and Kevin talk about MLB's potential restart options and the spinning world of the Monday Night Football booth.
On this edition of Working The Beat, the theorized return of Major League Baseball in Arizona in May is discussed as the sports world continues to look at potential return dates from the Coronavirus. In addition, Mike and Kevin talk about the five best events they have covered.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Villanova head basketball coach Jay Wright joins Kevin and Mike to discuss a March without the NCAA Tournament, what it was like in New York when the Big East tournament was shut down, whether his 2016 or 2018 National Championship team was better and whether he would have interest in an NBA head coaching job. Plus, the guys discuss the latest as the Virus has the sports world on hold for a third straight week.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Kevin talks to Flyers TV analyst, WIP morning show co-host and NHL on NBC studio host Keith Jones about the NHL season on hold, where the Flyers are headed, the best players he's played with and how Philadelphia became his home.
On this edition of Working The Beat, award-winning Philadelphia Inquirer writer Mike Sielski talks about the latest in the Coronavirus quarantine, when sports may begin again, what it may mean when everything is done.
On this edition of Working The Beat, the Inquirer's Joe Juliano talks about sports and life being put on hold for the Coronavirus and what could happen next. Mike and Kevin also talk about the NFL's free agency period and take your questions about favorite sports movies.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin talk about the shutdown of the sports establishment due to the Coronavirus, the cancellation of the NCAA Tournament and what happens next.
On this episode of Working The Beat, ESPN Bracketologist Joe Lunardi talks about the upcoming NCAA Tournament, where Villanova stands, the four top seeds and how the committee does its business. Then, beat writer Dave Issac from the Camden Courier Post discusses the red hot Flyers as they search for 10 straight wins on Tuesday against the best in the East Bruins. Plus, Mike and Kevin touch on the Coronavirus and its possible impact on the games we love.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Jon Johnson from 94.1 WIP and KYW NEwsradio 1060 joins us to discuss the latest on Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons injuries, where the 76ers go from here, the future of Brett Brown and Elton Brand and other topics. Mike and Kevin touch on a variety of other subjects, including the Flyers surging in the Metropolitan Division, the impact of the Coronavirus on the upcoming Tokyo Olympics and the NCAA Tournament on the horizon.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Rob Ellis from 94 WIP joins us to talk about the 76ers struggles, Ben Simmons injury, Brett Brown's future, could Jay Wright be interested in them? and the Phillies at Spring training. The NFL's Collective Bargaining Agreement and the memories of the 1980 Miracle on Ice are also mentioned.
On this edition of Working The Beat, we are joined by former Inquirer Phillies writer Jake Kaplan- now covering the Houston Astros for The Athletic- about the latest news from the MLB Cheating Scandal, what it means for the sport and where does it go from here. Mike and Kevin also talk Jay Wright to the NBA, set up March Madness and a quick look at the 76ers coming back from the All-Star Break
On this edition of Working The Beat, Jason Myrtetus of the Flyers Broadcasting Network talks about the Orange and Black as they push towards the playoffs. The guys talk 76ers and Phillies as well.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Phillies play-by-play man and CBS Sports NFL/College Basketball announcer Tom McCarthy joins us to talk about the Phils as spring training opens, plus the outlook for the NCAA Basketball Tournament. Mike and Kevin then talk about the Joel Embiid shooshing of 76ers fans on Sunday night. Huge thanks to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. Explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetizing your podcast by signing up here: https://podcorn.com/podcasters/
On this edition of Working the Beat, Mike and Kevin break down the 76ers road woes and the controversy about their performance that lead to Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Inquirer Phillies beat writer Matt Breen joins Mike and Kevin to talk about the club heading to spring training, plus recap Super Bowl LIV and Andy Reid's first World Championship as a head coach.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Ed Barkowitz joins us to talk about some of the prop bets on the Chiefs/49ers Super Bowl this weekend. Ed also updates us on the Flyers' second-half playoff drive.
On this edition of Working The Beat, former Daily News college basketball writer Dick Jerardi joins Mike and Kevin to discuss the passing of Kobe Bryant in a helicopter crash in Los Angeles along with the legacy of the Lower Merion High graduate in NBA and Philadelphia sports history.
On this edition of Working The Beat, NBC Sports Philadelphia's John Clark joins Mike and Kevin to discuss Andy Reid's trip to Super Bowl LIV, the Eagles search for assistant coaches and the Phillies as spring training nears. The Hall of Fame vote results are discussed by Mike and Kevin, as well as a report from James Wagner- our Jack In The Box correspondent in Anaheim.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Associated Press beat writer and 97.5 The Fanatic host Rob Maaddi joins Mike and Kevin to preview next week's announcement of the latest members of the Baseball Hall of Fame, along with previewing the NFC and AFC Championship games in the National Football League. The guys talk about the latest in the Astros cheating scandal, the Mets parting ways with Carlos Beltran and gives their NFL Playoff selections.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin talk to Mike Jensen from the Inquirer about the College Football Playoff Championship Game and the Big 5 struggles. Then, Mike and Kevin discuss the NFL Playoffs and baseball's sanctions against the Houston Astros for a sign-stealing scandal.
On this edition of the show, Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer joins us to discuss the 76ers struggles, Joel Embiid's finger injury, Ben Simmons not being willing to shoot and other topics leading to the trade deadline. In addition, Mike and Kevin make their NFL picks for the Divisional Playoff weekend.
On this edition of Working the Beat, Mike and Kevin break down the Eagles' loss to the Seahawks in the NFC Wild Card game, the hit that Carson Wentz took from Jadavian Clowney, how much of an impact it made on the game and how it was covered by NBC. In addition, the guys talk about the 76ers struggles.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin are joined by legendary NBC Sports Philadelphia host Michael Barkann to discuss this weekend's Eagles/Seahawks playoff game, memories of Daily News Live and Philly Sports Talk and other topics. Then, the guys break down the four NFL playoff games on Wild Card weekend and the Sixers road struggles.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Jack McCaffery of the Delco Times joins us to talk about the playoff-bound Eagles and how they match up against the Seahawks, plus the Sixers slump in Florida and what it really means for the long-term future.
On this special edition of Working The Beat, we review the year 2019 in Philadelphia sports and a glimpse back at the decade's highest and lowest moments with Mike Sielski of the Philadelphia Inquirer and Jon Johnson of 94.1 WIP and KYW Newsradio 1060.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin break down the college bowls and NFL week 17 picks.
On this edition of "Working The Beat", Derrick Gunn from NBC Sports Philadelphia joins Mike and Kevin to talk about Eagles/Cowboys and how the Birds remain in contention for the NFC East title. Then, Joe Conklin talks about a fundraiser he's having for Big Daddy Graham on Friday night at the Media Theater and other things about his comedy act.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Jody McDonald from 94-WIP, WFAN-FM radio and MLB Network Radio joins us to preview the Eagles/Cowboys game, the popularity of America's Team, where this game ranks for Carson Wentz, how the Phillies stack up in the NFC East and the differences between Philadelphia and New York. Mike and Kevin then give their picks for Week 16 in the NFL.
On this edition of Working The Beat, the guys are joined by Rickie Ricardo, the Spanish voice of the Eagles and Yankees, to talk about the Birds upcoming matchup against the Redskins, the chances against the Cowboys and the Phillies signing of Didi Gregorius. In addition, Rickie tells us stories of his time on the road with Rick James- including the time he wanted to shoot Prince. Also, the guys give their thoughts on the Sixers, Joel Embiid and their NFL picks for Week 15.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Marcus Hayes of the Inquirer and Daily News joins us to talk about the Eagles overtime win over the Giants, the future for the franchise, Howie Roseman, Doug Pederson's coaching staff and Carson Wentz's progression. Marcus also gives his opinion on the Phillies signing of Didi Gregorius. Plus, Mike and Kevin talk about the Sixers home surge and the road struggles.
On this edition of Working The Beat, MLB.com Phillies beat writer Todd Zolecki joins the show to discuss the signing of Zack Wheeler to a five year contract, where it leaves the Phils in the luxury tax situation, discusses why didn't they sign Cole Hamels and talks about his upcoming book on Roy Halladay due out next spring. Then, Mike and Kevin discuss championship weekend in College Football with their weekly picks and the must-win game for the Eagles on Monday night against the Giants.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Harry Mayes from the "Mayes and Eytan" Show on 97.3 ESPN Atlantic City and formerly of 97.5 The Fanatic joins us to discuss the Eagles fiasco loss to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, what's next for the franchise, Temple's football and basketball success and other things.
On this edition of Working the Beat, Ray Didinger of 94 WIP and NBC Sports Philadelphia breaks down the Eagles problems and the concerns over Carson Wentz. Mike and Kevin then talk about the scoreless night of Joel Embiid in his first trip back to Toronto. There's also NCAA and NFL picks and our favorite Thanksgiving memories.
On this edition, Jack McCaffery joins Kevin to talk the Sixers as they approach the quarter pole and the Eagles before a big game against the Seahawks Sunday. Then, Mike Kern joins the discussion from Myrtle Beach where he's covering Villanova basketball on the Grand Strand. Plus, Kevin and Mike give their NCAA and NFL picks for the week before Thanksgiving.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Bob Ford joins us to discuss the Eagles loss to the Patriots, the struggles of Carson Wentz and the offense, the decisions of Howie Roseman, the Sixers struggles early in the season and much more. Then, Bob, Mike Kern and Kevin Cooney give their memories of former Inquirer sports columnist Bill Lyon, who passed away Sunday at the age of 81.
Mike Sielski- fresh off a week with the Patriots in Foxboro, helps us preview the Eagles-Pats Super Bowl LII rematch at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday, plus talks about the surge of the young Flyers, the Giants hiring of Gabe Kapler as manager and many more topics. Plus, Mike and Kevin make their weekly NCAA and NFL football selections.
On this edition of Working The Beat, WIP's Rhea Hughes joins us to talk about the Eagles, the Sixers, the adventures of working the biggest sports talk morning show and a lot more. Then, Mike and Kevin give their football picks and also comment about the first College Football Playoff rankings.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin talk about the 5-4 Eagles as they look ahead at the Patriots in two weeks, the DeSean Jackson injury and the way that Howie Roseman handled it. Plus, we talk about the past decade and the most important figure in Philadelphia sports during the 2010s.
On this edition of Working The Beat, longtime NFL writer Paul Domowitch from the Daily News/Inquirer joins us to discuss the Eagles win against the Bills, the look ahead to the Bears this weekend, the lack of action at the NFL trade deadline and covering the USFL's Stars back in the day. Kevin and Mike also give their NFL and NCAA picks and look at the state of umpiring in sports
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin react to the hiring of Joe Girardi to be the new Phillies manager. Then, Geoff Mosher from the "Inside The Birds" podcast and 97.3 ESPN Radio in Atlantic City discusses the Eagles as they head to Buffalo for a critical test against the 5-1 Bills. Plus, the guys try to bounce back in their NCAA and NFL picks.
On this edition of Working the Beat, Jon Johnson from 94 WIP and KYW 1060 previews the 2019-20 Philadelphia 76ers and looks at the Phillies quest for a new hire, which could be former Yankees skipper Joe Girardi. In addition, Mike and Kevin discuss the fallout from the Eagles fiasco in Dallas and what could lie ahead in Buffalo this weekend.
On this edition of Working The Beat, the Eagles-Cowboys rivalry takes center stage as Zach Berman from the Athletic joins us to discuss the flaws of the Birds, the unnamed critics of Carson Wentz, the lack of a trade for Jalen Ramsey and the desperation of both sides. (10:00); At the 30 minute mark, Mike and Kevin make their NCAA and NFL picks for the upcoming weekend (34:00); Then, they discuss the Phillies managerial search and the fallout from the John Middleton press conference last week (59:00)
On this edition of Working The Beat, Kevin and Mike react to the official announcement of the Phillies firing of Gabe Kapler. In the second segment, WIP (94.1-FM) host Big Daddy Graham updates us on his rehab from medical issues and tells us about the people who have seen him. The last segment, Kevin and MIke give their football picks and preview Eagles-Vikings.
In this edition of Working The Beat, Matt Gelb from the Athletic breaks down the latest on the never ending saga of Gabe Kapler's status as Phillies manager, plus the other changes that the organization has already made and what may come next no matter what the outcome. Mike and Kevin then discuss the Eagles win over the Jets, the upcoming road schedule and the NBA's controversy in China.
On this edition of Working The Beat, Philadelphia Inquirer Phillies beat writer Matt Breen talks to us about the uncertain status of Gabe Kapler, the dynamics within the organization and what could be the future of Matt Klentak and Andy MacPhail. Then, Mike and Kevin give their NCAA and NFL Picks for Week 5 of the season.
On this edition of "Working The BEat", Kevin and Mike break down the Eagles win over the Packers on Thursday night, give their NCAA and NFL picks for the coming week and break down the Phillies as they head to the final weekend of the regular season.
On this edition of Working The Beat, WIP's Glen Macnow discusses the 1-2 Eagles, the eliminated Phillies, his book with Big Daddy Graham, his love of beer and the adjustments of working in Philadelphia media for over 30 years. Then, Mike and Kevin discuss the state of the Eagles - heading to Green Bay for Thursday Night Football- and the Phillies, who are heading home without a postseason appearance for the eighth straight season.
On this edition of Working The Beat, the guys are joined by the one and only Merrill Reese to discuss the legendary Eagles Play By Play man's career, the upcoming game against the Lions, his chemistry with Mike Quick and other football topics. They also give out their college and NFL picks for the upcoming weekend.
On the latest edition of Working the Beat, national baseball writer Jayson Stark of "The Athletic" and MLB Network joins us to discuss his summer following his honoring as the J.G. Taylor Spink Award winner from the Baseball Hall of Fame. He also discusses the Phillies disappointing ending, the future of the franchise, where they could be going in free agency and how the MLB Playoffs shape up heading into October. Mike and Kevin then discuss the Eagles loss to the Falcons on Sunday and the rash of changes at quarterback in the NFL.
On this edition of Working The Beat, WIP Morning Show host Angelo Cataldi joins us to talk about 30 years leading the most popular sports talk show in the city, why Philadelphia became his home after leaving Rhode Island, his feelings on the radio business and sports journalism in 2019, his own contract situation, his interviews with Gabe Kapler, The Phillies and Eagles situations and other insights. In addition, Mike and Kevin give their weekly College Football and NFL picks "For Amusement Only"
On the NFL season preview edition of Working The Beat, WIP's Howard Eskin - the sideline reporter for the Eagles radio network- joins Mike and Kevin to discuss the 2019 season, the pressure on the Eagles, the Gabe Kapler watch with The Phillies and his long and distinguished career as a Philadelphia sports broadcaster. The guys also give their thoughts on the 2019 Eagles and the "For Amusement Only" picks for Week 2 in College Football and Week 1 of the NFL.
In this edition of Working The Beat, veteran Penn State beat writer/columnist Dave Jones from the Harrisburg Patriot News joins Mike and Kevin to talk about the Lions, the road ahead in the Big Ten, James Franklin's future in Happy Valley and the pressure of Jim Harbaugh. Also, Kevin and Mike give their Week 1 College Football "For Amusement Picks"
In this edition of Working the Beat, Jack McCaffery of the Delaware County Daily Times talks about The Phillies wild inconsistency as the race for the second wild card heads for home. Later, Les Bowen of the Philadelphia Inquirer and Inquirer.com takes a look at the Eagles as the regular season gets ready to kickoff, plus the fallout from Andrew Luck's sudden retirement from the National Football League