The Steve Jones Show – Friday, May 8, 2020
Friday 5/8/20 Hour 1 – We give our thoughts on the NFL schedule release. Guest: Tony Knopp, Ticket Manager, on the business of sports since the pandemic outbreak, including which college conferences could suffer the most, and what will factor into their decision-making to play.
The Steve Jones Show – Thursday, May 7, 2020
Hour 2 – Hear part 2 of James Franklin’s zoom conference, and Scott Lauber, Phillies Beat Writer for The Philadelphia Inquirer joins us to promote his new book, ‘The Big 50: Philadelphia Phillies,” and his thoughts on how the MLB could open up the season.
The Steve Jones Show – Thursday, May 7, 2020
Thursday 5/7/20 Hour 1 – Topics: NFL schedule release is tonight, and hear from Penn State head coach James Franklin, who addressed the media in a zoom conference Wednesday.
The Steve Jones Show – Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Wednesday 5/6/20 Topics: What we’re learning from the COVID-19 outbreak, and its Willie Mays’ 89th birthday. The rest of the hour included a press conference with Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine. That can be heard at WKOK.com. Guests: Todd Zolecki, MLB.com Phillies Beat Writer, promoting his new book, ‘Doc:The Life of Roy Halladay,’ which dictates his career, his life, and there’s a Penn State connection, with his son pitching for Penn State; Dave Revsine, BTN, on all the latest NCAA news and more.
The Steve Jones Show – Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Hour 2 – Guest: Neal Coolong, Steelers Wire/USA Today, with more draft analysis, the Steelers team-building strategy, and how they stand with the rest of the AFC North. Topics: Why NCAA Football EA Sports is not part of the new name, image and likeness rule.
The Steve Jones Show – Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Tuesday 5/5/20 Hour 1 – More on the minor league baseball situation, MLB’s struggle getting young people in the stands and other problems surrounding baseball’s popularity. Plus, a story about the late Don Shula.
The Steve Jones Show – Monday, May 4, 2020
Monday 5/4/20 Hour 1 – Remembering NFL Hall of Fame coach Don Shula, who passed away today at the age of 90. The show then broke away for a press conference with Governor Tom Wolf and PA Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar, that can be heard at WKOK.com. Hour 2 – Guest: Mike Gross, LNP, recapping the Penn State football offseason so far, reaction to all the coaches’ zoom conferences, where the team stands at this point, and the uncertainty towards the fall. Topics: Reaction to episodes 5 and 6 of ‘The Last Dance,’ including The Dream Team and Isaiah…
The Steve Jones Show – Friday, May 1, 2020
Hour 2 – Topics: How income could work with name, image and likeness, and reaction to Sal Pal’s thoughts on the Jalen Reagor and Jalen Hurts picks for the Eagles. Guest: Steve Keener, President/CEO Little League International, on the cancelling of the 2020 Little League World Series, what local leagues can do, Little League’s relationship with the MLB, and potential event expansion to 20 teams in 2021.
The Steve Jones Show – Friday, May 1, 2020
Friday 5/1/2020 Hour 1 – Topics: More on ‘The Last Dance’ Documentary, plus what schools compliance departments will do once the new name, image and likeness rule is passed. Guest: Dennis Dodd, CBS Sports College Football Writer, with more on the new rule and other reaction to college football and COVID-19.
The Steve Jones Show – Thursday, April 30, 2020
Hour 2 – Guest: Sal Paolantonio, ESPN NFL Reporter, reacting to the NFL Draft, including Jalen Hurts, why he doesn’t like the Jayelon Reager pick, Steelers’ draft, and he hands out his draft grades and gives his perspective on option football taking over the NFL. You can follow Sal on Instagram. Plus, hear from Penn State Defensive Line Coach John Scott Jr.
