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: Ray Didinger on Eagles, Chuck Gormley on Flyers-Capitals
    With the NFL Draft fast approaching, Hall of Fame football writer Ray Didinger makes a return visit to the Philly Pressbox Radio Roundtable to provide insight into what the Eagles might have in mind. Ray, Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko will discuss whether the Birds might try to trade up from the 8th overall pick to snag a quarterback or stay put and draft an offensive lineman, running back or cornerback. Also, Capitals Insiders Chuck Gormley stops by to preview the Flyers-Caps playoff series that begins Thursday night and to reflect on the passing of Flyers co-founder and owner Ed Snider. The guys will also talks about the departure of 76ers General Manager Sam Hinkie and give their early impressions of the 2016 Phillies. Of course, there's 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: Hockeybuzz.com's Bill Meltzer, Inky's Frank Fitzpatrick
    Two terrific guests on this week's Philly Pressbox Radio Roundtable! Author and Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Frank Fitzpatrick joins Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko to talk about Villanova's NCAA Championship and the legacy of Jay Wright's squad. And, with the regular season winding down and the Flyers closing in on a playoff berth, Hockeybuzz.com's Bill Meltzer makes his first visit to the program to assess the Flyers' postseason prospects, potential first-round playoff matchups and the state of the franchise moving forward. Also on the show: Allen Iverson's election to the Basketball Hall of Fame, and the start of the Phillies' 2016 season. It's gonna be an action-packed show! 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.
    57 min
  • Philly Pressbox Radio Roundtable: Philly/UCLA Hoops Legend Andre McCarter
    Villanova is in the Final Four, and we have a Philadelphia basketball legend on this week's Philly Pressbox Radio Roundtable to assess the Wildcats' chances of going all the way. Overbrook High School Hall of Famer Andre McCarter, a starting guard on John Wooden's final UCLA championship team, will also provide stories of playing for that legendary coach, discuss how the game has changed over the last 40 years, and give his take on what's happening with the 76ers. Join Bill Furman and guest co-host Carl Henderson at 7pm Wednesday for what's sure to be an entertaining show. Also on tap: an update on the Flyers' playoff prospects and how the Phillies look less than a week before the start of the 2016 season; Bill, Carl and Chet will make their predictions on how many wins the Phils will have this year. As usual, there will be a Philly sports trivia question and prize courtesy of Carl's Cards and Collectibles. 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: Phils Broadcaster Tom McCarthy
    Philadelphia Phillies broadcaster Tom McCarthy joins Jim "Chet" Chesko and Bill Furman on the Philly Pressbox Radio Roundtable to talk about the outlook for the Phils in 2016 and beyond. T-Mac will give his views on how the young pitching staff is shaping up, expectations for third baseman Maikel Franco, and other players to keep an eye on this season and next. There'll be some NCAA Tournament talk, too; Tom called several of last weekend's early-round NCAA games, including Texas A&M's epic comeback win over Northern Iowa Sunday night. In addition, the guys will address the Flyers' quest for the NHL playoffs and the latest NFL news out of Boca Raton. As usual, expect a Philly sports trivia question and prize courtesy of Carl's Cards and Collectibles. 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: Daily News Sports Writer Mike Kern
    Have you finished your NCAA bracket entry? How far will Villanova, St. Joe's and Temple go? Get some last-minute advice from Philadelphia Daily News award-winning sports writer Mike Kern as he visits the Philly Pressbox Radio Roundtable. Mike has been writing for the Daily News for more than 30 years and will have plenty to say about the tournament as well as the state of the pro-sports scene in Philly, including last week's Eagles transactions and the Flyers' playoff push. As usual, Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko will have a Philly sports trivia question and prize courtesy of Carl's Cards and Collectibles. 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 With Kevin Cooney (Bucks County Courier Times)
    The Phillies are down in Florida getting ready for the 2016 season, and the Eagles are busy making moves trying to undo a lot of what Chip Kelly did while in charge in 2015. Bucks County Courier Times reporter Kevin Cooney makes a return visit to the Philly Pressbox Radio Roundtable to talk with Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko about all of that and more. The guys will debate what can be expected from this year's Phillies and what the Eagles need to do in free agency and the draft. Meanwhile, with the NHL season winding down, the Flyers are still on the outside looking in regarding the playoffs. There's also our Philly sports trivia question and prize giveaway courtesy Carl's Cards & Collectibles, Inc. It's all brought to you by shopforkisses.org, the online shopping network of the Kisses for Kyle Foundation.
    57 min
  • Philly Pressbox Radio Roundtable With Former Phils Pitcher Larry Christenson
    A must-listen episode of the Philly Pressbox Radio Roundtable for any 1970s/80s Phillies fan as former pitcher Larry Christenson joins Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko. LC will have plenty of stories from his days playing under Danny Ozark and Dallas Green, his memories of ex-Phils greats including Mike Schmidt, Steve Carlton, Pete Rose and Tug McGraw, and - of course - that magical 1980 championship season. We'll see what Larry expects from the current young Phils squad under Manager Pete Mackanin, too. In addition, Bill and Chet will squeeze in some Flyers and Eagles talk. Of course, we'll have our Philly sports trivia question 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.
    59 min
  • Philly Pressbox Radio Roundtable With Sixers Reporter Dei Lynam
    Hoops talk leads this edition of the Philly Pressbox Radio Roundtable as long-time 76ers reporter Dei Lynam of Comcast SportsNet makes another visit to the program. Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko will get Dei's take on the Sixers' 2015-16 season, the play of rookie Jahlil Okafor, Nerlens Noel and Ish Smith, the latest on injured center Joel Embiid and the importance of the June draft to the franchise. Also on the menu: the Philly college basketball scene heading into March Madness, with top-ranked Villanova, plus Temple and St. Joe's all hoping to make some noise. In addition, Bill and Chet will discuss the Phillies as spring training gets started down in Florida and whether the Flyers still have a legitimate shot at the postseason. And, yes, we'll have our Philly sports trivia question courtesy of Carl's Cards and Collectibles; this week's prize is an autographed 8 x 10 pic of Philadelphia Warriors legend Paul Arizin. 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 Inquirer's Mike Sielski
    The latest on the Eagles, the Super Bowl outlook, and some Phillies and SIxers talk, too, as Philadelphia Inquirer award-winning columnist Mike Sielski joins Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko on this week's Philly Pressbox Radio Roundtable. Our pal Steve Cwitkowitz stops by, too, with his views on the Flyers and to fill you in on an upcoming special appearance by a popular former Eagle. We wonder what you'll think of our Super Bowl predictions! Oh, we didn't have a winner last week with our Philly sports trivia question, so we'll have the same prize giveaway this week - an autographed 8 x 10 pic of former Birds Vince Papale and Dennis Franks ("Last Laugh") - courtesy Carl's Cards & Collectibles, Inc.
    53 min
  • Philly Pressbox Radio Roundtable With Former Eagle Dennis Franks
    This week on Philly Pressbox Radio, former Eagles special-teamer Dennis Franks joins Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko to discuss the prospects for the Birds under new head coach Doug Pederson, what the team might do in the offseason and the outlook for Super Bowl 50 between the Broncos and Panthers. Franks will also talk about his three seasons with the Eagles (1976-78), his friendship with Vince Papale, and playing for the legendary Dick Vermeil. Also on the agenda: some Flyers and 76ers talk, plus our Philly sports trivia question and prize giveaway courtesy Carl's Cards & Collectibles, Inc. This week's prize: the classic "Last Laugh" 8 x 10 picture of Franks and Papale (autographed by Vince).
    1 hr

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…