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)
Jim Chesko
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 Oct. 26). Plus, we -- of course -- discuss the Phillies' heartbreaking NLDS Game 2 loss to the Braves, and the Eagles improving to 5-0 last Sunday.
Phils-Braves, Plus Sixers PBP Voice Kate Scott, Flyers Legend Bob Kelly (PPR 464)
A full, fun 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 Oct. 26). Plus, we -- of course -- discuss the Phillies' heartbreaking NLDS Game 2 loss to the Braves, and the Eagles improving to 5-0 last Sunday.
Oct 15, 2023
1 hr
PPR #372: Dave Spadaro on Eagles, Tommy Greene on Phillies
Hey, the Eagles are in the playoffs! For real! This week, we talk Birds with Eagles Insider DAVE SPADARO ... and we're also joined by former Phillies pitcher TOMMY GREENE. Will the MLB lockout end before spring? Will the Phils be competitive this year? Tommy also reflects on his late teammate Darren Daulton. Plus, Bill Furman, Jim "Chet" Chesko and Bob "Boop" Vetrone Jr. make their Week 18 NFL predictions and we squeeze in some Sixers and CFP championship talk, too.
Jan 6, 2022
1 hr 2 min
PPR #371: Frank Fitzpatrick and PhillySportsTrips' Vince Rizzuto Visit
Of course there will be plenty of talk about the Eagles and their playoff prospects, but also this week Bill and Chet will reflect on the past year on the Philly sports scene with long-time Inquirer columnist Frank Fitzpatrick. Plus, Philly Sports Trips President Vince Rizzuto stops by to tell us about some cool trips coming up soon and what's planned for 2022. Also, we give our thoughts on the great John Madden (R.i.P., Coach!) and Bill makes his CFP championship prediction!
Dec 30, 2021
1 hr
PPR #370: Eagles Talk With Fred Barnett, Plus Some Christmas Fun!
On our Christmas week edition of Philly Pressbox Radio, former Eagles receiver Fred Barnett makes his annual visit -- always fun! This time, "Arkansas Fred" helps us recap the Birds' Tuesday night win over the visiting Washington Football Team and discusses what's ahead for the Eagles, plus much more. Also, the latest on the up-and-down Sixers ... and the NHL's decision to hit the pause button on the season for a week amid more Covid outbreaks. Of course, you'll get our picks for key Week 16 NFC games ... and a holiday-themed "Random Chet" segment, too!
Dec 23, 2021
45 min
PPR #369: Flyers' Two-Time Cup Champion Joe Watson Visits; Eagles Talk, Too
Expect a great conversation and some terrific stories as Joe Watson, a two-time Stanley Cup champion and two-time All-Star during his Flyers career, visits Philly Pressbox Radio. Plus, Bill and Chet preview this weekend's important Eagles' meeting with the visiting Washington Football Team...  and the guys give you their Week 15 predictions.
Dec 17, 2021
1 hr
PPR #368: Kevin Cooney on Philly Sports Scene, Dick Allen Snub, More
We have an Eagles win to talk about, but the rest of the Philly sports scene isn't so pleasant right now -- the Flyers are a mess and have just fired Alain Vigneault, the Sixers are struggling to stay above .500, and Dick Allen again missed getting voted into the Hall of Fame by one stinkin' vote! This week, Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko welcome long-time sports writer KEVIN COONEY to the show to talk about all of that as well as Jimmy Rollins' Hall of Fame prospects and the College Football Playoff matchups.
Dec 9, 2021
58 min
PPR #367: Mark Eckel on Frustrating Eagles; Sixers, Flyers, Beer Talk, Too
The Eagles are coming off a horrible loss, the Flyers have hit the skids, the 76ers are scuffling, and the Phillies have yet to make any major offseason moves ... with a baseball lockout looming to boot. But, hey, the Philadelphia Union is heading to the MLS Eastern Conference final! On this week's show, a visit from Mark Eckel, who covered the Eagles for more than 30 years. (These days he roots for and writes stuff about the Green Bay Packers!) Plus, Bill Furman, Jim "Chet" Chesko and "Boop" Vetrone make picks for Week 13 NFC East games ... and you'll get a new "Random Chet" segment, too! (Please, contain your excitement!)
Dec 2, 2021
1 hr
PPR #366: Keith Pompey on 76ers; Eagles, Flyers Talk, Too
The 76ers are "thankful" that their West Coast trip is almost over; we talk all-things Sixers with Inquirer.com beat reporter Keith Pompey. Of course, there's lots to discuss about the resurgent Eagles, too -- the Birds now just a half-game out of the final NFC wild-card spot heading into a Week 12 matchup against the Giants at Met Life Stadium. Bill and Chet also squeeze in some Flyers talk and debate Jimmy Rollins' Hall of Fame worthiness ... and the guys make their predictions for some of the week's key NFC contests. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
Nov 24, 2021
1 hr
PPR #365: Eagles, Sixers Talk Plus Inquirer's Sam Carchidi on Flyers
That was an impressive win by the Eagles on Sunday. Now, can they win a home game, please? Lots of Eagles and Sixers talk on this week's Philly Pressbox Radio show, plus a visit from Inquirer.com's Flyers beat writer SAM CARCHIDI to talk about the Orange & Black's solid start to the season, new Hall of Fame inductees Paul Holmgren and Rick Tocchet, and much more. Plus, Bill, Chet and Boop's Week 11 NFC East picks and whatever else we can squeeze in.
Nov 18, 2021
57 min
PPR #364: Ex Eagles, Stars Tight End Ken Dunek; Sixers, Flyers Talk Also
After a tough loss that dropped the Eagles to 3-6, many fans are wondering why defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon has been so hesitant to make adjustments. This week, we talk all-things Eagles with former Birds and Philadelphia/Baltimore Stars tight end Ken Dunek, who these days publishes Jersey Man and Philly Man magazines. Plus, the latest on the Sixers and Flyers ... and Bill, Chet fand Boop's fearless forecasts regarding Week 10 NFC East games.
Nov 11, 2021
58 min