7/9/21 Hour 2 – Ben Jones on NIL and PSU; Cory Giger on Minor League Teams in ‘Fear’
Hour 2 – Guests: StateCollege.com’s Ben Jones, with his view on NIL so far, Penn State football’s successful recruiting season, what men’s basketball can do with the transfer portal, and more; NittanySportsNow’s Cory Giger, he explains a recent Altoona Mirror story how MLB is strong arming minor league teams to upgrade their facilities, and minor league baseball teams are ‘living in fear.’
3/16/21 Hour 2 – Neal Coolong, Purdue Play-By-Play Rob Blackman on Shrewsberry
Hour 2 – Guests: Neal Coolong, Steelers Wire/USA Today, on what the Steelers do as players leave via free agency, he may go RB in the first round, and more; Rob Blackman, Purdue Basketball Play-By-Play, with high praise for Micah Shrewsberry, how big a role he played in recruiting, Purdue’s first round matchup with North Texas in the NCAA Tourney, and more.
2/10/21 Hour 1 – What’s Contributing to Ratings Drops, State College Spikes GM Scott Walker
Wednesday 2/10/21 Hour 1 – Topics: Carson Wentz still with the Eagles, recent player riffs with teams could be contributing to ratings drops in the NFL and other sports, and last night’s frustrating loss for Penn State. Guest: State College Spikes GM Scott Walker, on the start of the new MLB Draft League in May, asking for fans cooperation for the upcoming season to play it safely, what’s new at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, and more.
1/29/21 Hour 1 – Remembering John Chaney, Statecollege.com’s Ben Jones
Friday 1/29/21 Hour 1 – Remembering John Chaney, who’s career has local ties, and his thoughts on Will Levis and Lance Dixon in the transfer portal. Guest: Statecollege.com’s Ben Jones on Penn State hoop’s injury situation, needing to win 50-50 games going forward, and more.
9/1/2020 Hour 1 – The possibility of a Big 10 season, PSU basketball needs an assistant coach
Hour 1 President Trump’s tweet pushing to have the Big 10 play this season. The president and Kevin Warren of the Big 10 have talked by phone. What sources are saying about the possibility of a Big 10 season, and when it could start. The tests for Covid-19, costs, how they are done, how quick the turnarounds are on tests. Penn State basketball has a coaching opening as Kevin Freeman returns to UCONN as assistant coach.
7/24/20 Hour 1 – Penn State football transition day, AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh’s Paul Alexander
Friday 7/24/20 Hour 1 – Topics: Penn State football transitioning day and where B1G teams stand in return from COVID-19, plus Penn State basketball practice updates, and the Blue Jays get Buffalo. Guest: Paul Alexander, AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh, who expressed his displeasure with state government not allowing the Blue Jays to play at PNC Park, if the Pirates can make noise in a shortened season, Steelers reporting to camp, and more.
The Steve Jones Show – Thursday, April 16, 2020
Thursday 4/16/20 Hour 1 – Penn State continuing virtual learning through summer sessions. Guest: Mike Singer, Denver Post, on former Penn State basketball player Calvin Booth’s possibilities of moving up the NBA front office ranks.
The Steve Jones Show – Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Hour 2 – Guests: Dana O’Neil, The Athletic, on her piece talking coaches cooped up with their wives, plus her perspective on the NCAA’s decision to give spring athletes another year of eligibility; Nate Bauer, Blue-White Illustrated, on Penn State basketball recruiting, Brent Pry’s teleconference and more.
The Steve Jones Show – Friday, March 27, 2020
Hour 2 – Guest: Dick Jerardi, Philadelphia Inquirer, and Steve’s Penn State men’s basketball broadcast partner, recapping the Penn State season, what could have been in March Madness, and believe it or not, there’s horse racing this weekend. Plus, Steve’s brother, Kevin, joins us for his weekly segment, with more sports trivia.
The Steve Jones Show – Thursday, Marc 19, 2020
Hour 2 – Guest: Patrick Chambers, Penn State Men’s Basketball Coach, on Lamar Steven’s career, Mike Watkins struggles off the court, and how the program can stay as a top-25 level team. Topics:A look around all the latest NFL news and Eagles and Steelers moves.
