08-28-20 Hour 2 – More on possible Big 10 Thanksgiving football, Jim Salisbury on Phils not playing
Hour 2 – Topics: Steve further examines how the Big 10 can start football around Thanksgiving. Guest: Jim Salisbury, NBC Sports Philadelphia’s Phillies Insider, on how the Phillies came to the decision not to play vs. the Nationals yesterday, what Phillies players have been leading the social justice charge, why bullpens are weak across the majors, and the Phils’ inconsistent play.
8/28/20 Hour 1 – Possible Thanksgiving start to Big 10 season, Nate Bauer
Friday 8/28/20 Hour 1 – Topics: Big 10 discussing possible start to the football season around Thanksgiving, and the pros and cons to that start. Guest: Nate Bauer, Blue-White Illustrated, on that possibility, how the B1G athletic directors and coaches were never really united on the postponement decision, it’ll be hard to convince the league presidents to start then, and more.
8/27/20- Hour 2- Will Hobson on the Dan Snyder Tapes
Guest: Will Hobson, Washington Post Sports Reporter, on the reporting around the videotape story with Washington Football Team’s Dan Snyder.
8/27/20- Hour 1- Dennis Chambers and the NBA
Topics: The NBA cancels games due to the Blake shooting in Wisconsin. Guest: Dennis Chambers, NBA reporter, on that and more.
What B1G spring football could look like, Noah Levick NBCS Philly on Sixers coaching search
Wednesday 8/26/20 Hour 1 – Topics: The recent letter sent from parents to B1G Commissioner Kevin Warren, a better idea of what a spring semester season could look like, and a Penn State COVID-19 testing update. Guest: Noah Levick, NBC Sports Philadelphia, on who the Sixers will be looking for in their coaching search, what went wrong for the team, GM Elton Brand, and more.
8/25/20 Hour 2 – Neal Coolong on Steelers Camp, NFL testing error; Lions/Raptors shooting responses
Hour 2 – Guest: Neal Coolong, Steelers Wire/USA Today, on the state of the Steelers’ locker room this year, training camp updates, NFL’s 77 false positive COVID-19 tests, and more. Topics: Lions cancel practice, Raptors threatening to boycott Game 1 of playoff series with the Celtics, and sports and news reporting getting ‘lax’ because of the pandemic.
8/25/20 Hour 1 – What Penn State can do now, CBS Sports’ Ben Kerscheval
Monday 8/24/20 Hour 1 – Topics: What Penn State football can do during the fall semester, Micah Parsons, Pat Friermuth named to 1st team All-American, what the local sports scene looks like this fall, and the Flyers’ loss. Guest: Ben Kerscheval, CBS Sports, on his story on James Franklin’s frustration, spring ball wouldn’t be that bad, and more.
8/21/20 Hour 1 – PIAA decision, Donnie Collins on Kevin Warren letter and more
Friday 8/21/20 Hour 1 – Topics: PIAA making decision regarding fall sports, and Iowa cuts four sports.Guest: Donnie Collins, Scranton-Times Tribune, on Kevin Warren’s letter, problems again with the timing of the decision, Penn State testing and more.
8/14/20 Hour 1 – Steve says MLB is not a mess, microcarditis not only caused by COVID; Sam Carchidi on Flyers success
Friday 8/14/20 Hour 1 – Topics: Where we go from a tough week in college football, Steve says MLB is not a mess, plus more on microcarditis, and why COVID is not the only virus that can cause it. Guest: Sam Carchidi, Philadelphia Inquirer, with a look at what has led to the Canadiens’ success, if the Flyers can make a deep run, Carter Hart’s success, and what Alain Vigneault’s coaching style means to the team.
8/11/20 Hour 1 – Steve still surprised by B1G decision not to play
Tuesday 8/11/20 Hour 1 – Topics: Steve says it would’ve been better for the Big 10 to wait before deciding to cancel fall sports, and he’ still surprised by the decision, and has all the reaction from the Big 10, Penn State, and more. Guest: Matt Leon, KYW Newsradio Philadelphia, on the Sixers struggles and notable injuries, Carter Hart’s play, the Phillies insanely bad bullpen, and Eagles starting training camp.
