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

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

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

  • Philly Pressbox Radio Roundtable: Roller Derby Hall of Famer Judy Arnold
    She was one of Roller Derby's biggest stars in the 1960s and '70s, skating with Philly's Eastern Warriors for much of her career, and now Judy Arnold visits the Philly Pressbox Radio Roundtable. Judy will tell Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko why Roller Derby was so popular in that era, discuss some of the sport's other big stars (Judy Sowinski, Buddy Atkinson Jr., Little Richard Brown, etc.) and talk about acting as Raquel Welch's stunt double in the 1972 movie "Kansas City Bomber." Today, Judy Arnold travels the country as an evangelist. Also on the program, Bill and Chet will discuss the resurgent Phillies, Odubel Herrera being named an All-Star, and how new 76ers Ben Simmons and Timothe Luwawu have looked in NBA Summer League action. There’s also our Philly sports trivia question and prize courtesy Carl’s Cards & Collectibles, with this week's prize an autographed picture of Phillies Carlos Ruiz and Matt Stairs; Carl Henderson himself visits the show, too! It’s all brought to you by shopforkisses.org, the online shopping network of the Kisses for Kyle Foundation.
    1 hr 1 min
  • Philly Pressbox Radio Roundtable With Former Phillie Glenn Wilson
    Former Phillies All-Star Glenn Wilson makes a return visit to Philly Pressbox Radio, giving Jim "Chet" Chesko, Bill Furman and you his view on the Phillies' rebuilding effort, his advice for top draft pick Mickey Moniak, plus "Glennbo's" memories of playing for legendary managers Sparky Anderson in Detroit and Jim Leyland in Pittsburgh, where he was a teammate of Barry Bonds. Bill and Chet will also discuss the passing of former Eagles head coach Buddy Ryan and the news that former Flyers Eric Lindros is heading to the Hockey Hall of Fame. In addition, there's our Philly sports trivia question and prize giveaway courtesy Carl's Cards and Collectibles; we'll try again this week to give away that 8 x 10 autographed picture of Eagles great Wilbert Montgomery. It's all brought to you by shopforkisses.org, the online shopping network of the Kisses for Kyle Foundation.
    1 hr
  • Philly Pressbox Radio: Sixers Reporter Tom Moore of Calkins Media Previews Draft
    He’s the perfect Philly Pressbox Radio guest for NBA Draft Night Eve: 76ers beat writer Tom Moore of Calkins Media joins Bill Furman and Jim “Chet” Chesko to talk about the likelihood of the Sixers drafting LSU’s Ben Simmons with the first overall pick, the outlook for dealing Jahlil Okafor or Nerlens Noel, the health of Joel Embiid and whether we might see Dario Saric in a 76ers uniform this fall. The guys will also talk about the fast-fading Phillies, that huge contract given to Eagles star Fletcher Cox and what LeBron James’s NBA Finals performance does for his legacy. There’s also our Philly sports trivia question and prize courtesy Carl’s Cards & Collectibles; this week's prize is an 8 x 10 pic autographed by Eagles great Wilbert Montgomery. It’s all brought to you by shopforkisses.org, the online shopping network of the Kisses for Kyle Foundation.
    59 min
  • Philly Pressbox Radio Roundtable: CSN Phillies Reporter Leslie Gudel
    She's ba-aack! Yes, Comcast SportsNet Phils Reporter Leslie Gudel is making a return visit to the Philly Pressbox Radio Roundtable to talk with Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko about all-things Phillies. We'll also get an update on "Kendall's Crusade," which Leslie set up to raise awareness about arteriovenous malformation (AVM), a rare health problem that has afflicted her daughter since 2014. Leslie will give us all the details about a major fundraiser that's coming up in mid-July! Also on the show, Bill and Chet talk about the passing of the legendary Muhammad Ali - expect some disagreements! - and will discuss whether or not we root for Philly athletes after they leave town. (Chase Utley? Yes. Donovan McNabb? No.) Of course, there will be our weekly Philly sports trivia question and prize courtesy of Carl's Cards and Collectibles, too. We'll try again to give away that autographed 8 x 10 picture of Eagles linebacker Jordan Hicks. It's all brought to you by shopforkisses.org, the online shopping network of the Kisses for Kyle Foundation.
    59 min
  • Philly Pressbox Radio With Ex-Eagle Barrett Brooks of 'Breakfast on Broad'
    He's a former Eagle who has a Super Bowl ring (earned with that other team from Pennsylvania) who these days is a co-host of Comcast Sportsnet's "Breakfast on Broad," and this week he makes his first-ever visit to the Philly Pressbox Radio Roundtable. Barrett Brooks, who played 12 years in the NFL, joins Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko to talk about the Eagles' many off-season moves, the outlook for rookie quarterback Carson Wentz and new head coach Doug Pederson and much more. We'll talk Phillies and 76ers too, and even some NBA and NHL Finals. Of course, there's also our sports-trivia question and prize courtesy of Carl's Cards & Collectibles. This week, the prize is an 8 x 10 picture signed by Birds linebacker Jordan Hicks. It's all brought to you by www.shopforkisses.org, the online shopping network of the Kisses for Kyle Foundation.
    58 min
  • Philly Pressbox Radio Roundtable: John Brazer, Phillies Fun & Games Director
    When your job title is "director of fun and games," you're bound to have lots of cool stories. We'll likely hear some good ones when the Phillies' John Brazer joins Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko on this week's Philly Pressbox Radio Roundtable. John will talk about the many promotions he's come up with over the years, how social media has changed things over the past decade and his relationship with the Phillie Phanatic. There will be plenty of baseball talk as well, including the future of struggling first baseman Ryan Howard. Of course, there's our weekly Philly sports trivia question and prize courtesy of Carl's Cards and Collectibles, too; we'll try again to give away that autographed puck by Flyers Hall of Fame goaltender Bernie Parent!
    59 min
  • Philly Pressbox Radio Roundtable: Ramona Rice, 'The Sports Gal Pal'
    She's from Virginia, but she's a diehard Philadelphia Eagles fan. She's also the host of 'The Sports Gal Pal' podcast, and this week Ramona Rice visits Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko on the Philly Pressbox Radio Roundtable. Her show was recently named one of Inc.'s "35 outstanding podcast picks," so maybe she'll offer tips to budding bloggers and podcasters during her visit. (We liked Ramona the minute we noticed that one of her podcasts was entitled "It's Dirty to Cheer for the Cowboys.") Bill and Chet will also talk about whether the surprising Phillies might somehow be able to stay in contention this season, and the future of the Sixers now that they have the NBA's No. 1 draft pick. Of course, there's our weekly Philly sports trivia question and prize courtesy of Carl's Cards and Collectibles, too; this week's prize is an autographed puck by Flyers Hall of Fame goaltender Bernie Parent.
    1 hr
  • Philly Pressbox Radio Roundtable: Sport Psychologist Dr. Joel Fish and Fred Hugo
    Something different for you this time: Nationally recognized sport psychologist Dr. Joel Fish visits the Philly Pressbox Radio Roundtable to talk about the mental aspect of sports and the upcoming Philadelphia Jewish Sports Hall of Fame's 19th annual induction ceremony. (Dr. Fish was a 2015 honoree.) Also on the show: superfan Fred Hugo stops by to talk with Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko about the Eagles' 2016 draft picks and the red-hot Phillies. Of course, there's our weekly Philly sports trivia question and prize courtesy of Carl's Cards and Collectibles, too; this week's prize is an autographed puck by Flyers Hall of Fame goaltender Bernie Parent.
    1 hr
  • Philly Pressbox Radio Roundtable With Bleeding Green Nation's Brandon Gowton
    NFL Draft Night Eve is the perfect time for Bleeding Green Nation Editor-in-Chief Brandon Lee Gowton to make another visit to the Philly Pressbox Radio Roundtable. Brandon joins Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko to talk about last week's big trade between the Eagles and Browns, netting the Birds the second overall pick in the draft, and whether Carson Wentz (or Jared Goff) is the long-term answer at quarterback - and Sam Bradford's desire to be traded. The guys will also discuss the Eagles' other needs, and how the 2016 squad is shaping up. Also on tap: a discussion about the Flyers' ouster from the NHL playoffs and a look at the Phillies 20 games into the season. Of course, there will be our weekly Philly sports trivia question and prize courtesy of Carl's Cards and Collectibles, too. It's all brought to you by shopforkisses.org, the online shopping network of the Kisses for Kyle Foundation.
    1 hr
  • Philly Pressbox Radio Roundtable With Eagles Draft Guru Fran Duffy
    The Eagles made a big trade and now have the 2nd overall pick in next week's draft! On this week's Philly Pressbox Radio Roundtable: Philadelphia Eagles Video Content Manager Fran Duffy, an NFL Draft guru, returns for a third year to discuss the trade, his view of quarterback prospects Carson Wentz and Jared Goff and the Birds' mid-round draft needs. Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko talk draft for the bulk of the hour with Fran, so listen in and feel free to give us a call with questions, comments or opinions at 929-477-2855. It's all brought to you by shopforkisses.org, the online shopping network of the Kisses for Kyle Foundation.
    59 min

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

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A fun, full hour! We have visits from Flyers legend Bob "Hound" Kelly (the Flyers drop the puck on a new season Thursday) and 76ers play-by-play broadcaster Kate Scott (the Sixers' season tips off…