Phils-Braves, Plus Sixers PBP Voice Kate Scott, Flyers Legend Bob Kelly (PPR 464)

Week 1 didn't quite go as planned for the Eagles, did it? We talk about the Birds' disappointing loss to Washington as we're joined by Bleeding Green Nation editor Brandon Lee Gowton. Also on the agenda: the Phillies' pitching and injury woes, the Sixers' coaching search, Bill, Chet and Fred's Week 2 NFC East picks (including the Rams-Eagles game at an empty Linc), and Fred has some Fantasy Football tips.Oh, we also unveil our 2020 sports-broadcaster inductee into the Philly Pressbox Radio Hall of Fame!

We look forward to this one every September: Long-time Eagles radio voice Merrill Reese visits the show to help us preview the new NFL season! Plus, Inquirer.com's Bob Brookover joins us to talk about the resurgent Phillies. And there's more! Also, Bill, "Chet" and Fred reflect on the end to the Flyers' postseason, make their predictions for the 2020 Eagles season and some key Week 1 games, and Freddy offers up some Fantasy Football advice!

We cover the entire Philly sports scene on this one – the Flyers bid to come back in their series vs the Islanders, the resurgent Phillies (finally over the .500 mark), the Eagles dealing with some major injuries as the season fast approaches and the Sixers’ search for a new head coach. Freddy Burns of the Edge of Philly Sports joins Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko to talk about all of that as well as to provide some help for Fantasy Football players. Plus, Bill and Chet unveil this year's five nominees for the Philly Pressbox Radio Roundtable Hall of Fame: Broadcasters wing!

Two great first-time guests on this week's Philly Pressbox Radio Roundtable, and we promise you'll enjoy it. Joining Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko are MITCH WILLIAMS, one of the legendary 1993 NL Champion Phillies to talk all-things Phils and baseball in general, and JODI SMITH and KIM PARENT, co-founders of BiscuitTees.com (and yes, Kim is the daughter of Flyers great Bernie Parent). In addition to Phillies and Flyers-Islanders talk, we also discuss the Sixers decision to fire coach Brett Brown after being swept out of the playoffs by the rival Boston Celtics.

Flyers-Canadiens! Sixers-Celtics! Playoff action ... in August! Philly Pressbox Radio welcomes two great guests to talk about all of it: longtime Flyers P.A. man Lou Nolan and -- from 97.5 The Fanatic and Sixers Outsiders -- Tyrone Johnson. Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko also squeeze in some talk about the up-and-down Phillies, the start of Eagles training camp ... and, on his 84th birthday, our favorite Robert Redford movies!

That’s not a typo – it’s show No. 300 for Philly Pressbox Radio! Bill Furman and Jim “Chet” Chesko talk about their 6 1/4 year journey, and also discuss the struggling 76ers, the up-and-down Phillies and the red-hot Flyers as they start the postseason in earnest with a matchup vs. the surprising Montreal Canadiens. And long-time Phils analyst CHRIS WHEELER and PennLive sports columnist DAVID JONES visit to help Bill and Chet celebrate! (David wrote a great piece last weekend about "the rise and demise" of Comcast SportsNet/NBC Sports Philly.)

The Flyers looked great in their first game back in action, while the Sixers continue to frustrate us with their play ... but we've got two great guests visiting Philly Pressbox Radio to talk about the teams' performance and outlook: long-time Sixers reporter Dei Lynam of 97.5 The Fanatic along with Bill Meltzer, who writes for HockeyBuzz.com and the Flyers' website. Plus, Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko squeeze in some Phillies and Eagles talk and more!

A very special edition of the Philly Pressbox Radio Roundtable: Hall of Fame journalist Ray Didinger tells Biil and Chet his "story" -- from growing up an Eagles fan to covering the Birds the past 50 years, with a slew of highlights along the way! (Glen Macnow and Ray do a fabulous segment every weekend on SportsRadio WIP called "Tell Us Your Story," and they've given us the ok to "borrow" that format for two special episodes here -- this one with Ray, and ...soon... one with Glen!).

Baseball is back and we're joined by long-time Phillies P.A. announcer DAN BAKER, who will be doing his job in a mostly empty stadium during this shortened MLB season, Dan's 49th behind the mic. Hear what Dan has to say about Joe Girardi, Bryce Harper, the Phils' pitching staff and Dick Allen's Hall of Fame prospects. Plus, Bill and Chet make their predictions for this shortened Phillies season, reflect on the passing of Tony Taylor and talk about the Sixers as the NBA gets closer to a return to action. (Sorry about the audio/video glitches in this one!)

It's always fun when we have a first-time visitor join us on Philly Pressbox Radio, and that's the case this week as Joey Sheeran, aka "Joey Delco," of the Edge of Philly Sports Network visits the show. We cover the entire Philly sports scene with Joey, as the Phillies, Flyers and Sixers are all about to get back to work, and the Eagles bring Jason Peters back into the fold. Plus, Bill and "Chet" unveil the five newest members of our Philly Pressbox Radio Hall of Fame ... and Chet discusses his favorite craft beers!