Steve Jones Show – Friday, March 29, 2019 Hour 2
Guests: Philadelphia Phillies Radio Network Analyst Kevin Fransden makes his first appearance on our show and talks about the new lineup and energy that has returned to the team’s fan base as well as his own transition from an MLB player to a part of the media. Then, we wrap up the week with Steve’s brother Kevin Jones…also Steve shares big news!
Steve Jones Show – Friday, March 29, 2019 Hour 1
Guests: Penn State Writer Frank Bodani (York Daily Record) joins Steve to discuss Spring football and the team’s future without Trace McSorley. Also, one of the Penn State greats, Devon Still, returns to the show to discuss his book “Still In The Game,” (devonstillinthegame.com). Devon shares the adversity he went through prior to his daughter Leah’s cancer diagnosis plus how to grow and overcome in life. Devon’s foundation is hosting a golf tournament on Monday, April 15, at Toftrees in State College, PA. To get involved, email trish@stillstrongfoundation.org
Steve Jones Show – Wednesday, March 27, 2019 Hour 2
Guest: Senior Editor Neal Coolong (TouchdownWire.com and SteelersWire.com) and Steve have a spirited discussion on instant replay in the NFL. Topic: Will the Alliance of American Football (aaf.com) fold after just one season?
Steve Jones Show – Wednesday, March 27, 2019 Hour 1
Topics: Steve begins his 2019 speaking circuit and some of our great listeners call in with questions on collegiate wrestling, will there be a permanent switch to four quarters in men’s college hoops, and what is the first thing you would do if you won the Powerball jackpot?
Steve Jones Show – Tuesday, March 26, 2019 Hour 2
Guests: National College Football Writer Dennis Dodd (CBSSports.com) joins us to dive into the Tate Martell transfer from Ohio State to Miami and whether this really opens up “free agency” in the sport. Then, we wrap up the show as play-by-play announcer Brandon Gaudin (BTN / Westwood One Radio Network) checks in from Louisville, prior to the Sweet 16 matchups. Brandon and Steve recap Duke’s Sunday night escape over UCF plus give previews of Purdue/Tennessee as well as Oregon/Virginia in the South region on Thursday night.
Steve Jones Show – Tuesday, March 26, 2019 Hour 1
Topics: NCAA Sweet 16 matchups, NFL meetings and the pitfalls of instant replay. Guest: Dana O’Neil (Senior Writer, The Athletic) is back to share details on her latest long form write-up in The Athletic on Gonzaga’s Rui Hachimura and how he’s treated in Japan compared to the USA. Dana also breaks down the big factors that teams will need to focus on, in order to move into this weekend’s Elite 8. And, we finish the hour with breaking news on Nebraska firing Head Men’s Basketball Coach Tim Miles.
Steve Jones Show – Monday, March 25, 2019 Hour 2
Guests: Kerry Miller (National College Basketball Writer, BleacherReport.com) was courtside for the Duke/UCF second round match matchup and we get a recap on how the Blue Devils escaped plus Kerry and Steve have ideas to improve the use of instant replay. Then, Michigan State reporter Chris Solari (Detroit Free Press) returns to the show to share how Tom Izzo and the Spartans survived a challenging two-week run to get to the Sweet 16.
Steve Jones Show – Monday, March 25, 2019 Hour 1
Topics: Ally McHugh wins first Penn State swimming NCAA title, Nittany Lions claim 8th national wrestling championship in 9 years and celebrity attorney Michael Avenatti was caught attempting to extort more than $20 million from Nike. Guest: Penn State writer Ben Jones (StateCollege.com) and Steve discuss the opening weekend of the hoops tournament, the Nittany Lions falling one goal short at Notre Dame in the Big Ten Championship game and an update on Spring football as the Blue/White quickly approaches!
Steve Jones Show- Friday, March 22, 2019 Hour 2
Guests: Paul Alexander, AT&T Sportsnet in Pittsburgh, on Pittsburgh Sports, including the NCAA Wrestling Tournament being held there. Steve’s brother, Kevin, phones in to talk about the week in sports.
Steve Jones Show- Friday, March 22, 2019 Hour 1
Steve discusses March Madness and the NCAA Wrestling Tournament. Guest: Brian Tripp, play-by-play voice of Penn State Men’s Hockey.
