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

The 76ers are the talk of the town right now, and you'll get plenty of Sixers talk on this episode of the Philly Pressbox Radio Roundtable. Making his first visit to the show, 76ers beat writer Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer joins Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko to give his views on the Sixers' decision to select guard Markelle Fultz with the first overall pick in last week's NBA Draft, how the roster is shaping up, whether the club might add a free agent, and the early outlook for the 2017-18 season. Bill and Chet will also talk about the Flyers' selection of center Nolan Patrick second overall in the NHL Draft and the decision to trade veteran center Brayden Schenn. Expect some Eagles and Phillies talk along the way, too!

Roller Derby Hall of Famer Judy Arnold makes a return visit to Philly Pressbox Radio, to talk about the late 1960s/early 70s' popularity of the Philadelphia/Eastern Warriors and her life today as an evangelist. Also on the show, Philly Daily News columnist Mike Kern talks with Jim "Chet" Chesko about the 76ers' swap with the Celtics for the top pick in Thursday's NBA Draft, what it means for the Sixers' future, and other issues on the Philly sports scene. Plus, a recap of Tuesday's 25th Annual Dick Vermeil Golf Outing at Downingtown Country Club and much more! Happy Summer!

With the NBA Draft fast approaching, it's a great time to welcome long-time Sixers reporter Dei Lynam of Comcast SportsNet back to Philly Pressbox Radio. Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko will talk with Dei about what the 76ers might do with the third overall pick, whether a trade up or trade down is a possibility, and the early outlook for the 2017-18 season. Also on show: Phillies talk with PhilliesNation.com's Corey Sharp, and a visit from Irish Rover Station House bar manager Chris Gaskill.

A fun Philly Pressbox Rado Roundtable this week: Carl Henderson, owner of Carl's Cards & Collectibles, and Bill Mattis, founder and CEO of AllStar Inc., join Bill Furman to discuss sports memorabilia and collecting and the state of the Philly sports scene. Carl's store in Havertown, PA, frequently welcomes active and retired pro athletes for signings, and Bill M. is a sports agent who has worked with legends like Jim Bunning, Paul Hornung and Gale Sayers. Be sure to check out Philly Pressbox Radio's sponsors, including the Irish Rover Station House in Langhorne, PA, and Bob Sullivan's LikeYourAge.com.

With another round of OTAs wrapping up, Philly Pressbox Radio welcomes Kevin Reilly back to the show to talk about the state of the Eagles. Kevin, the former Birds and Patriots special teamer and ex Eagles Radio pre- and post-game co-host, joins Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko to talk about the Birds' off-season additions, the decision by a few Eagles to not show up for OTAs, and Kevin's planned book. Also on the show, Bill and Chet remember Hall of Famer Jim Bunning, and player representative Steve Cwitkowitz stops by for a little hockey talk and to offer details about upcoming appearances for the former Philly pro athletes he works with.

She covered the Phillies for Comcast SportsNet for several years, and now Leslie Gudel makes a return visit to Philly Pressbox Radio. Leslie, who these days writes columns for CrossingBroad.com and co-hosts a weekly podcast with Glen Macnow called "Inside Corner," joins Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko to talk about the struggling Phillies and whether it's time to bring up any of the prospects from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. She'll also talk about this summer's 2nd Annual Kendall's Crusade Comedy Classic featuring comedian Craig Shoemaker, benefitting AVM research and patient care. (Details at KendallsCrusade.org.) Bill and Chet also have some Eagles and Sixers talk on the agenda!

He's the Philadelphia Flyers' all-time leading goal scorer, a Hockey Hall of Famer, former coach of the Orange & Black, and now Bill Barber visits the Philly Pressbox Radio Roundtable. Bill joins Jim "Chet" Chesko and Bill Furman to talk about his great career, the Flyers' 50th anniversary, those two Stanley Cup championships and the state of the current Flyers. Also, we'll hear from Calkins Media's Tom Moore to discuss what Tuesday night's NBA Draft Lottery means for the 76ers. We'll have a little Phillies talk too, plus Chet reviews the new movie "Chuck," a biopic about the real-life Rocky, Chuck Wepner.

On this Philly Pressbox Radio episode, we welcome a key member of the 2008 World Champion Phillies: Pitcher Brett Myers will talk about his 12-year major-league career (eight season with the Phils), his former teammates and his new career as a country singer! Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko have plenty of questions for Brett, including his relationship with catcher Carlos Ruiz, and what advice he might have for the Phils' beleaguered bullpen. Also on the program, Chet chats with singer-songwriter Willie Nile about his love of baseball, Philly fans and his new album, "Positively Bob: Willie Nile Sings Bob Dylan." Expect a little Eagles and Flyers talk, too!

The 2017 NFL Draft is in the books, so... how did the Eagles do? Delaware County Daily Times columnist Jack McCaffery joins Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko to discuss the Birds' selections and what it means for the team going forward. Jack will also weigh in on the Phillies and 76ers. Speaking of the Sixers, hear what LibertyBallers.com Managing Editor Jake Pavorsky has to say about the state of the team less than two weeks away from the NBA Draft Lottery. That and more on this week's show!

On Draft Night Eve, we welcome Eagles beat writer Mark Eckel of NJ.com back to the Philly Pressbox Radio Roundtable to preview the draft, including whom the Birds might select with the 14th overall pick, why so many guys have "character issues," and Mark's 30-plus years of covering the Birds. Also on the show: Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko analyze the Eagles' 2017 schedule, discuss the massive layoffs at ESPN and the suddenly streaking Phillies. Plus, it's the final week of our "Random Q2" segment.