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

They don't kick off til Sunday, but we have plenty to discuss ahead of the Super Bowl LII battle between the Eagles and Patriots in Minneapolis. Sports columnist Tom Moore from the Bucks County Courier Times joins Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko to discuss the keys to a Birds victory and whether Nick Foles has another gem in him. We all make our predictions for the game, too, and review some of those wild prop bets related to the game! In addition, we talk with Boston Herald columnist Bill Speros, better known as "Obnoxious Boston Fan," to get the Patriots' side of things and whether they're tired of this whole Super Bowl stuff up there yet. Some 76ers talk also.

Hey, did you hear? The Eagles are heading to the Super Bowl! With that in mind, we have two lifelong Birds fans visiting Philly Pressbox Radio this week: former Birds special-teamer (the "Invincible" one himself) Vince Papale ... plus long-time season-ticket holder and executive director of the Barkann Family Healing Hearts Foundation, Mike Barnes. Vince and Mike talk with Jim "Chet" Chesko about the Eagles' amazing 2017 season, the blowout of the Vikings in the NFC Championship game, the stellar play of backup quarterback Nick Foles, and - oh yeah - what it will take for the Birds to beat Brady, Belichick & Co. in Super Bowl LII on Feb. 4. We squeeze in a little Sixers and Flyers talk, too! Get well, Bill Furman!!!

The Eagles are playing for the NFC Championship this Sunday, and we'll have plenty to say about it on this week's Philly Pressbox Radio Roundtable! Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Mike Sielski joins Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko to preview the Birds-Vikings battle and to talk about the rest of the Philly sports scene. Plus, Brothers MC Podcast co-host Matt McClure stops by for some 76ers talk, and Chet recaps Monday night's Philadelphia Sports Writers Association banquet.

With the Eagles hosting an NFC Divisional playoff game on Saturday, there's no one better to join us on Philly Pressbox Radio than Hall of Fame sports writer Ray Didinger. Bill Furman, Jim "Chet" Chesko and Ray will cover all aspects of the postseason matchup at the Linc, and will also discuss the outlook for the 2018 Pro Football Hall of Fame honorees; Brian Dawkins and Terrell Owens are among the 15 finalists. Plus, listen for a new segment:"Ray, Tell Us a Story." In addition, we talk with former Falcons (and Eagles) wide receiver Brian Finneran (now with Atlanta's 680 The Fan) about this weekend's Battle of the Birds!  There will be some Sixers and college-football title-game talk, too, of course.

The Eagles are the No. 1 seed in the NFC, but there are some definite concerns as we head into the postseason. How far can they go with Nick Foles at quarterback in place of the injured Carson Wentz? We'll discuss that and much more on this week's Philly Pressbox Radio Roundtable, when former Eagles beat writer Mark Eckel takes a break from his retirement to make a return visit to the show with Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko. Sixers and Flyers talk, plus the college football playoffs, are also on the agenda.

On our final Philly Pressbox Radio episode of 2017, legendary Philadelphia Inquirer sports columnist Frank Fitzpatrick makes his annual stop to discuss the state of the Philly sports scene (including the Eagles' playoff outlook), and Penn State Football radio play-by-play man Steve Jones joins Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko to preview the PSU-Washington Fiesta Bowl and the college football playoffs. Plus, Bill, Chet and Fred Hugo make their predictions for some of the key Week 17 NFL battles.

We welcome a couple of first-time visitors to Philly Pressbox Radio this week! Philly.com pro football writer and columnist Paul Domowitch joins us to talk all-things Eagles and the outlook for the 2018 Pro Football Hall of Fame class, and personal-fitness trainer Ashley Blake Greenblatt (who writes a weekly column for Philly.com) stops by to offer tips on getting in shape in the new year. Also joining Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko is Fred Hugo; the guys give their picks for several key Week 16 NFL games and talk a little Sixers, Flyers and Phillies, too!

The Eagles and Flyers take center stage on this week's Philly Pressbox Radio Roundtable as Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko are joined by guests Kevin Reilly and Sam Carchidi. Kevin, a former Birds linebacker and special-teams captain, will talk about the 11-2 Eagles' prospects in the wake of the season-ending knee injury to Carson Wentz, plus Kevin's new book, "Tackling Life: How Faith, Family, Friends and Fortitude Kept a Linebacker in the Game.” Meanwhile, Sam will discuss all-things Flyers including the book he co-authored with longtime P.A. announcer Lou Nolan: "If These Walls Could Talk: Philadelphia Flyers."  Also, Fred Hugo joins Bill and Chet for their Week 15 NFC East predictions and to debate the Sixers' "load management" of Joel Embiid.

Between the Eagles and 76ers, there's lots of great stuff to talk about on the Philly sports scene these days and Philly Pressbox Radio this week welcomes Sixers beat writer Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer back to the show. Keith joins Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko to give his views on the Sixers' impressive start to the season, the dynamic duo of Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons, and the outlook for a postseason run. Also on the show, the guys preview the important Week 14 Eagles-Rams battle, and Fred Hugo gets you set for your Fantasy Football playoff.

As we move closer to playoff time, we welcome Bleeding Green Nation's Brandon Lee Gowton back to Philly Pressbox Radio (Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko) to talk about the flying-high Eagles, the upcoming West Coast trip for important battles with the Seahawks and Rams, and the outlook for potential post-season matchups. We'll sneak in some Sixers and Flyers talk, too, and maybe even mention good ol' Chip Kelly. Plus, Fred Hugo gives you his Week 13 Fantasy tips.