Working The Beat

On this edition of Working The Beat, Philadelphia Inquirer Phillies beat writer Matt Breen talks to us about the uncertain status of Gabe Kapler, the dynamics within the organization and what could be the future of Matt Klentak and Andy MacPhail. Then, Mike and Kevin give their NCAA and NFL Picks for Week 5 of the season.

On this edition of "Working The BEat", Kevin and Mike break down the Eagles win over the Packers on Thursday night, give their NCAA and NFL picks for the coming week and break down the Phillies as they head to the final weekend of the regular season.

On this edition of Working The Beat, WIP's Glen Macnow discusses the 1-2 Eagles, the eliminated Phillies, his book with Big Daddy Graham, his love of beer and the adjustments of working in Philadelphia media for over 30 years. Then, Mike and Kevin discuss the state of the Eagles - heading to Green Bay for Thursday Night Football- and the Phillies, who are heading home without a postseason appearance for the eighth straight season.

On this edition of Working The Beat, the guys are joined by the one and only Merrill Reese to discuss the legendary Eagles Play By Play man's career, the upcoming game against the Lions, his chemistry with Mike Quick and other football topics. They also give out their college and NFL picks for the upcoming weekend.

On the latest edition of Working the Beat, national baseball writer Jayson Stark of "The Athletic" and MLB Network joins us to discuss his summer following his honoring as the J.G. Taylor Spink Award winner from the Baseball Hall of Fame. He also discusses the Phillies disappointing ending, the future of the franchise, where they could be going in free agency and how the MLB Playoffs shape up heading into October. Mike and Kevin then discuss the Eagles loss to the Falcons on Sunday and the rash of changes at quarterback in the NFL.

On this edition of Working The Beat, WIP Morning Show host Angelo Cataldi joins us to talk about 30 years leading the most popular sports talk show in the city, why Philadelphia became his home after leaving Rhode Island, his feelings on the radio business and sports journalism in 2019, his own contract situation, his interviews with Gabe Kapler, The Phillies and Eagles situations and other insights. In addition, Mike and Kevin give their weekly College Football and NFL picks "For Amusement Only"

On the NFL season preview edition of Working The Beat, WIP's Howard Eskin - the sideline reporter for the Eagles radio network- joins Mike and Kevin to discuss the 2019 season, the pressure on the Eagles, the Gabe Kapler watch with The Phillies and his long and distinguished career as a Philadelphia sports broadcaster. The guys also give their thoughts on the 2019 Eagles and the "For Amusement Only" picks for Week 2 in College Football and Week 1 of the NFL.

In this edition of Working The Beat, veteran Penn State beat writer/columnist Dave Jones from the Harrisburg Patriot News joins Mike and Kevin to talk about the Lions, the road ahead in the Big Ten, James Franklin's future in Happy Valley and the pressure of Jim Harbaugh. Also, Kevin and Mike give their Week 1 College Football "For Amusement Picks"

In this edition of Working the Beat, Jack McCaffery of the Delaware County Daily Times talks about The Phillies wild inconsistency as the race for the second wild card heads for home. Later, Les Bowen of the Philadelphia Inquirer and Inquirer.com takes a look at the Eagles as the regular season gets ready to kickoff, plus the fallout from Andrew Luck's sudden retirement from the National Football League