Dave Hagan

Tom McCarthy

New spring season, some new rules ,,, and some good ol' baseball talk with Phillies play-by-play voice TOM McCARTHY. Sixers and Flyers talk, too, plus a fun conversation with the founder of Monster-Mania Con, the not-so-scary DAVE HAGAN. That and more, courtesy Bill Furman, Jim "Chet" Chesko and Philly Pressbox Radio!

PPR #432: Phillies Broadcaster Tom McCarthy, Monster-Mania's Dave Hagan

Chris Gaskill

As we continue to reflect on a pretty great Eagles season, we turn our attention to the Philadelphia 76ers, who head into the final third of the regular season 3 games behind the Eastern Conference-leading Boston Celtics. What's ahead for Doc Rivers' squad? We talk all-things Sixers with long-time reporter Dei Lynam. We also squeeze in some Eagles, Phillies and Flyers talk ... and we have a chat with our friend Christina Gaskill from the Irish Rover Station House ahead of the Rover's 26th anniversary (and 10th Anniversary at the restaurant's Bellevue Ave. location in Langhorne).

PPR #431: Dei Lynam on Sixers; Irish Rover's Chris Gaskill; Phillies Talk, Too

Bob Grotz

Close but no Lombardi Trophy! Delaware County Daily TImes sportswriter Bob Grotz joins Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko to discuss the Eagles' 38-35 Super Bowl loss to the Kansas City Chiefs and what lies ahead for the Birds. We squeeze in some 76ers talk ahead of the NBA All-Star break ... Phiilies, too ... and we have a conversation with Dom Levy and Billy Thoden of the terrific young South Jersey rock band Fat Mezz.

PPR #430: Bob Grotz on Eagles' Super Bowl Loss; Fat Mezz's Billy & Dom

Paul Domowitch

Dick Vermeil

Super Bowl LVII. Eagles vs. Chiefs. That's pretty much the sole focus for this week's Philly Pressbox Radio show. We have a Hall of Fame coach and a Hall of Fame voter joining us to preview the "big game": Dick Vermeil (who coached both the Eagles and Chiefs and won a title with the St. Louis Rams) and Paul Domowitch, the great football writer from The 33rd Team. Plus, Bill Furman, Jim "Chet" Chesko and Bob Vetrone Jr., aka "Boop," make their predictions about the game and a bunch of fun prop bets. Fly Eagles Fly!

PPR #429: Paul Domowitch, Dick Vermeil Help Us Preview Super Bowl LVII

Dave Spadaro

The Eagles are heading back to the Super Bowl! Of course, that's the primary focus on this week's Philly Pressbox Radio show: Bill Furman, Jim "Chet" Chesko and special guest DAVE SPADARO, the Eagles Insider, discuss how the Birds got to this point and what to expect Feb. 12 when the Eagles battle Andy Reid's Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII in Arizona. Fly Eagles Fly! We'll sneak in a few minutes on the Sixers and Phillies, too, plus Chet recaps last week's Philadelphia Sports Writers Association banquet and a Darren Daulton Foundation fundraiser.

PPR #428: Eagles Are Super Bowl-Bound! Dave Spadaro Visits

Vince Papale

After that weekend beatdown of the Giants, the Eagles are one step away from a return trip to the Super Bowl, but their NFC Championship game opponent is pretty good. Expect plenty of talk about the 49ers-Eagles matchup and lots of great football chat in general courtesy a visit from the "invincible" one, Vince Papale! Meanwhile, the Sixers are back home from a perfect five-game West Coast trip and now welcome the Brooklyn Nets (and you know who) to the Center ... and former Phillie Scott Rolen is Hall of Fame-bound! Bill, "Boop" and Chet make their fearless picks for Sunday's conference title games and we even squeeze in a "Random Chet" segment!

PPR #427: Eagles Prepare for 49ers; Vince Papale Visits

Mickey Morandini

Mike Conroy

For the third time in seven weeks, the Eagles will battle the New York Giants -- but this time it's an NFL Divisional Round playoff game. Expect plenty of discussion about that big game on this week's Philly Pressbox Radio show, plus Sixers, Flyers and Phillies talk, too. Our guests: former Phils second baseman MICKEY MORANDINI and Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame treasurer MIKE CONROY. Plus, Bill, Chet and "Boop" make their predictions for the NFL's four weekend contests.

PPR #426: Eagles Talk, Plus Mickey Morandini and Mike Conroy Visit

Brandon Gowton

The Eagles are the top seed in the conference and have earned an appreciated first-round playoff bye, but are they a legitimate Super Bowl contender? Not everyone thinks they are! We discuss that and much more this week with Bleeding Green Nation's BRANDON LEE GOWTON! Sixers and Flyers talk, too, and Bill, "Boop" and Chet make their Wild Card Weekend projections. Who will be the Birds' opponent in the divisional round?

PPR #425: Eagles Post-Season Outlook With BGN's Brandon Gowton

The Eagles are still gonna get that first-round bye, right? Right? Lots of Eagles talk on our first Philly Pressbox Radio show of 2023 but we won't forget about the Sixers and Phillies... or  the suddenly surging Flyers! Our guest is a great Philly journalist who can provide great insight about all of that. It's always fun to have KEVIN COONEY on the show with us. Plus, Bill Furman, Jim "Chet" Chesko and Bob Vetrone Jr. ("Boop") make their Week 18 NFL predictions and we reflect on the many memorable sports personalities we lost over the past year.

PPR #424: Kevin Cooney Visits; Eagles, Sixers Talk and More

Is it possible that the Eagles' loss to the Cowboys was actually a good thing? We discuss that possibility on this week's Philly Pressbox Radio show and review some of the highs and lows on the Philly sports scene in 2022 with help from former longtime Inquirer sports columnist Frank Fitzpatrick. (**Well, we tried -- Frank had some technical issues that prevented him from joining us.). Plus, Bill Furman, Jim "Chet" Chesko and "Boop" Vetrone makes their Week 17 NFL predictions. Thanks to all our amazing viewers and listeners for a fantastic 2022!

PPR #423: The Year in Review in Philly Sports; Eagles Outlook

We talk about all things related to the Philadelphia sports scene: Eagles, Phillies, Flyers, Sixers and Penn State football.

Fred Barnett

Matt Goldberg

This week's show themes: Eagles-Cowboys and ... kindness? Yep, the Birds are 13-1 and heading to Dallas for a Christmas Eve showdown with the Cowboys but may not have Jalen Hurts available due to a shoulder sprain. We talk all-things Birds with former Eagles receiver "Arkansas Fred" Barnett! Our second guest is the author of a great new book, out just in time for Hanukkah and Christmas: It's Matt Goldberg and his book, written with the help of dozens of guest writers, is called Rings of Kindness. Plus, Bill, "Boop" and Chet make their Week 16 NFL picks ... we remember Hall of Famer Franco Harris ... and we pass along holiday wishes to our fantastic viewers and listeners.

PPR #422: Ex-Eagle Fred Barnett Talks Birds-Cowboys; Author Matt Goldberg

Ray Didinger

Are we excited about this week's show? Heck yeah we are! The Eagles are 12-1 and we have a Hall of Fame journalist back on Philly Pressbox Radio for the first time since he officially retired last spring, the great RAY DIDINGER. Lots of Eagles talk with Ray, plus he tells us how he watches Sunday football games now that he doesn't have to go to the studio. Also on this week's show: Bill, Chet and "Boop" make their Week 15 NFL predictions ... and you'll get a tasty "Random Chet" segment.

PPR #421: Hall of Famer Ray Didinger Talks Eagles and More

Keith Pompey

Bob Brookover

The Eagles keep on rolling -- 11-1 now, with a battle at the Meadowlands against the Giants up next. Lots of Birds talk on this week show, including an Eagles-Giants preview, plus Sixers and Phillies talk -- who isn't excited about the Phils signing Trea Turner? Wow.. We get help from a couple of great guests: Philadelphia Inquirer Sixers beat writer KEITH POMPEY and a former Inquirer Phillies reporter who is now NJ.com's New York Giants beat reporter, BOB BROOKOVER. All of that, plus Bill, Chet and "Boop" make their NFL Week 14 predictions.

The Eagles keep on rolling -- 11-1 now, with a battle at the Meadowlands against the Giants up next. Lots of Birds talk on this week show, including an Eagles-Giants preview, plus Sixers and Phillies talk -- who isn't excited about the Phils signing Trea Turner? Wow.. We get help from a couple of great guests: Philadelphia Inquirer Sixers beat writer KEITH POMPEY and a former Inquirer Phillies reporter who is now <a href="http://NJ.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NJ.com</a>'s New York Giants beat reporter, BOB BROOKOVER. All of that, plus Bill, Chet and "Boop" make their NFL Week 14 predictions.

PPR #420: Keith Pompey and Bob Brookover Visit; Sixers, Eagles-Giants Talk

James Seltzer

Jordan Spector

The Eagles have improved to 10-1, the 76ers are on a mini-winning streak, Team USA advanced to the World Cup's Round of 16 ... heck, even the Flyers finally snapped a long losing skid! All of that gets addressed on this week's Philly Pressbox Radio show with a couple of great guests stopping by: SportsRadio WIP's JAMES SELTZER and sports artist JORDAN SPECTOR. Even though Bill Furman is on vacation this week, he'll be sure to pass along his NFL Week 13 picks -- Jim "Chet" Chesko and Bob Vetrone Jr. ("Boop") make their selections, too. Plus, we sneak in a rockin' Random Chet segment!

PPR #419: WIP's James Seltzer and Artist Jordan Spector Visit

Tom McGinnis

The Eagles somehow snagged a victory in Indy on Sunday. Meanwhile, the 76ers keep losing players to injury and now welcome a certain former No. 1 overall pick back to Philly. We talk all-things-Sixers with the team's long-time radio voice, Tom McGinnis, in a special Tuesday evening show! Of course, Bill Furman, Jim "Chet" Chesko and Bob Vetrone Jr. ("Boop") make some NFL Week 12 picks along the way as we all get ready for Turkey Day!

PPR #418: Eagles Pull One Out; Sixers Talk With Tom McGinnis

Any thoughts of an undefeated Eagles season went out the door with a loud crash Monday night. Now what? Lots of Birds talk on this week's Philly Pressbox Radio show as former Eagles beat writer MARK ECKEL makes a return visit. We cover the Sixers, Flyers and Phillies, too, of course ... and Bill, Chet and "Boop" make their Week 11 NFC predictions.

PPR #417: Eagles Talk With Mark Eckel; Sixers, Phils, Too

Jimmy Rollins

David Akers

Well, the Phillies and Union both came up a bit short, but the Eagles are still unbeaten! Also, the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame last week inducted several new members and hosted a wonderful banquet; the Hall's treasurer, Mike Conroy, visits the show to talk about the Hall and the current Philly spors scene. Plus, you'll see Chet's interviews with a couple of those new inductees, former Eagles kicker David Akers and Phillies all-times hits leader Jimmy Rollins. Of course, Bill, Chet and "Boop" make their NFL Week 10 predictions, too.

PPR #416: Philly Sports HoF's Mike Conroy; Cameos by Jimmy Rollins, David Akers

Mike Barnes

Chris Wheeler

Barkann Fndtn

This week's show serves as something of a pregame show for Wednesday evening's World Series Game 5 between the Astros and host Phillies ... and a celebration of the undefeated Eagles. We can also celebrate the Union advancing to Saturday's MLS Cup final in Los Angeles and the upcoming 10th Anniversary of the Barkann Foundation Healing Hearts Foundation. Our guests: former Phillies broadcaster CHRIS WHEELER (pinch-hitting for Glenn Wilson) ... and Barkann Foundation Executive Director (and die-hard Eagles fan) MIKE BARNES. Of course, you'll also get Bill, Chet and Boop's picks for some key Week 9 NFL games.

PPR #415: Ex-Phils Broadcaster Chris Wheeler, Plus Barkann Fndtn's Mike Barnes

Zach Berman

With the Phillies heading to Houston for the World Series and the Eagles looking to stay unbeaten, we're in a festive mood this week! Visiting Philly Pressbox Radio for the first time is The Athletic's Eagles beat reporter ZACH BERMAN; can the Birds keep it going? We squeeze in some Flyers and 76ers talk, too, and Bill, "Boop" and "Chet" make their NFC Week 8 predictions. If you haven't yet done so, please subscribe to our Philly Pressbox Radio channel on YouTube!

PPR #414: Phils Are World Series-Bound! Plus, Zach Berman on Eagles

What a great time on the Philadelphia sports scene with the Phillies in the NLCS, the Eagles a perfect 6-0, and the Flyers and Sixers having just started their seasons. We talk about all of that on this week's Philly Pressbox Radio show, with some help from long-time 76ers reporter DEI LYNAM. Plus, Bill, "Boop" and "Chet" make their picks for some key Week 7 NFL games. Expect a fun show!

PPR #413: Phillies, Eagles Talk, Plus Dei Lynam on 2022-23 Sixers

I actually watch the games so it is plain to see that Glen Macnow does not. He reads ESPN wrap ups and is nothing but a smooth talking fraud which real fans know

Glen does not watch the games we know

I had the pleasure of being a guest recently and let me tell you I love this podcast! Great conversation around the Philly sports scene including all the highs and even more lows of all things Philly Sports. I love fan driven shows like this and these guys brings fresh perspectives.

Love the Philly Focus on this Show

Philly Pressbox Radio Roundtable

Tom Moore

The Eagles' "magic number" to win the NFC East is ... one! This week, we talk Birds and Sixers with Bucks County Courier Times sports columnist TOM MOORE.  We get you set for the Eagles-Giants game that wraps up the regular season and -- hopefully -- puts the Birds in the playoffs again this year, and we also discuss the Sixers' big Christmas Day win over the best-in-the-NBA Bucks and what it might mean going forward. Plus, since it's the final Philly Pressbox Radio Roundtable of 2019, we'll reflect on the year in Philly sports. Happy Holidays from Bill Furman, Jim "Chet" Chesko and Fred Hugo!

PPR #267: Tom Moore on Eagles and Sixers; Year in Sports

Dick Allen

Most older Phillies fans know it: Dick Allen belongs in the Hall of Fame! Our guest this week has plenty of evidence as to why. He's a former long-time Phillies ground-crew member and the guy spearheading the campaign to see that Allen finally gets his due from the Baseball Hall. His name is Mark "Frog" Carfagno, and he has plenty of stories about Allen as well as lots of other memories from his time with the organization. Also, Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko begin putting together their Mount Rushmore of great Philly athletes, and yes -- it's the 10th and final week of Bill going on the Random Q2 hot seat!

PPR #283: 'Frog' Carfagno on Dick Allen HoF Prospects, Phils

Brian Propp

Our 275th episode features visits from a couple of our favorite guests: former Flyers great Brian Propp, to discuss all things Orange-and-Black ... and long-time 76ers reporter Dei Lynam to discuss what's ahead for the Sixers in the post-AllStar break third of the season. Plus, expect some Phillies talk, and Jim "Chet" Chesko puts Bill Furman back on the hot seat in another Random Q2 segment.

PPR #275: Brian Propp and Dei Lynam Visit to Talk Flyers, Sixers, More

Larry Andersen

Back for a third-straight March: Phillies radio analyst Larry Andersen! Find out what "LA" has to say about this year's Phils, new manager Joe Girardi, Bryce Harper's MVP potential and the always-a-concern pitching staff. Also on the show, Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko discuss the orange-hot Flyers and the road-challenged 76ers, and Chet puts Bill back on the hotseat in another Random Q2 segment.

PPR #277: Annual L-A Visit -- Larry Andersen Talking Phils

Fred Hugo

Phillies spring-training games have begun, and our special guest this week is Inquirer.com Phils columnist Bob Brookover to talk about Joe Girardi's club and baseball's cheating scandal. Plus, our pal Fred Hugo (Edge of Philly Sports) stops by to discuss the up-and-down Sixers. Expect some Flyers and Eagles talk, too, and another Random Q2 segment with Jim "Chet" Chesko putting Bill Furman back on the hot seat.

Phillies spring-training games have begun, and our special guest this week is <a href="http://Inquirer.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inquirer.com</a> Phils columnist Bob Brookover to talk about Joe Girardi's club and baseball's cheating scandal. Plus, our pal Fred Hugo (Edge of Philly Sports) stops by to discuss the up-and-down Sixers. Expect some Flyers and Eagles talk, too, and another Random Q2 segment with Jim "Chet" Chesko putting Bill Furman back on the hot seat.

PPR #276: Inquirer Phillies Columnist Bob Brookover, Plus Fred Hugo

Scott Franzke

BIg show this week -- visits from Phillies radio voice SCOTT FRANZKE to talk all-things Phils, as spring training gets going down in Clearwater, and Inquirer.com 76ers beat writer KEITH POMPEY to discuss Brett Brown's Sixers here at the All-Star break. A little Flyers talk as well, of course. Plus, Jim "Chet" Chesko puts Bill Furman back on the hot seat in the Season 4 premiere of "Random Q2."

BIg show this week -- visits from Phillies radio voice SCOTT FRANZKE to talk all-things Phils, as spring training gets going down in Clearwater, and <a href="http://Inquirer.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inquirer.com</a> 76ers beat writer KEITH POMPEY to discuss Brett Brown's Sixers here at the All-Star break. A little Flyers talk as well, of course. Plus, Jim "Chet" Chesko puts Bill Furman back on the hot seat in the Season 4 premiere of "Random Q2."

PPR #274:  Scott Franzke on Phils, Keith Pompey on Sixers

Lou Nolan

So much to talk about on this Philly Pressbox Radio Roundtable! Long-time Flyers PA announcer LOU NOLAN joins us to discuss the Orange-and-Black's impressive start to the season.  Plus, Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko also talk about the Eagles' come-from-behind win over the Giants and the prospects of making the postseason. Phillies and Sixers talk, too. In addition, Bill, Chet and Fred Hugo make their Week 15 NFC picks. and discuss this weekend's Army-Navy game. NOTE: Our originally scheduled second guest, former Army kicker Patmon Malcom wasn't able to join us!

PPR #265: Lou Nolan on Flyers; Eagles, Phils, Sixers Talk, Too

Brandon Lee Gowton

Merrill Reese

(Sept. 5, 2018) It's the 200th Philly Pressbox Radio Roundtable! Helping Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko celebrate - and preview the Eagles' 2018 season - are Birds' long-time play-by-play man Merrill Reese and Bleeding Green Nation's Brandon Lee Gowton. Plus, FredAndButter.com's Fred Hugo gives his Fantasy Football tips for Week 1 of the NFL season, and the guys give their take on whether the Eagles will successfully defend that Super Bowl title.

(Sept. 5, 2018) It's the 200th Philly Pressbox Radio Roundtable! Helping Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko celebrate - and preview the Eagles' 2018 season - are Birds' long-time play-by-play man Merrill Reese and Bleeding Green Nation's Brandon Lee Gowton. Plus, <a href="http://FredAndButter.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FredAndButter.com</a>'s Fred Hugo gives his Fantasy Football tips for Week 1 of the NFL season, and the guys give their take on whether the Eagles will successfully defend that Super Bowl title.

PPR #200: Merrill Reese and Brandon Lee Gowton (9-5-18)

Tim Kelly

Matt McClure

This week's Philly Pressbox Radio Roundtable: lots of Super Bowl talk (congrats, Andy Reid!), plus a visit from Phillies Nation Editorial Director Tim Kelly to discuss all-things Phils and the Half Court Show’s Matt McClure to dissect the struggling Sixers! Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko invite you to listen in!

PPR #273: Phillies Nation's Tim Kelly, Half Court’s Matt McClure

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