Steve Jones Show – Friday, July 19, 2019 Hour 1
Outstanding replays with Mark Brennan (FightOnState.com) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive lineman Donovan Smith reflects back on his time with Penn State!
Steve Jones Show – Wednesday, July 17, 2019 Hour 2
As Steve recharges, we charge thru “Best Of Week” and enjoy another listen to New York Times best-selling author Jeff Pearlman (JeffPearlman.com) on his book, “Football For A Buck: The Crazy Rise and Crazier Demise of the USFL,” a fascinating background on their founding fathers and star players as well as President’s Trump’s involvement in the league. Then, we go back to March with Philadelphia Phillies Radio Network Analyst Kevin Fransden’s first appearance on our show, breaking down 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…
Steve Jones Show – Tuesday, July 16, 2019 Hour 2
Day 2 of our “Best Of Week” features New England Patriots Radio Network Play-By-Play Announcer Bob Socci to recap Super Bowl 53 and discusses the impact players responsible for bringing a sixth Vince Lombardi Trophy to Foxborough. Then, the one and only Steve Blass, who’s retiring this season after 60 years, 34 of those 60 in the broadcast booth, all with the Pittsburgh Pirates!
Steve Jones Show – Tuesday, July 16, 2019 Hour 1
Former Penn State football star running back D.J. Dozier returned to Happy Valley for Homecoming 2018 and joined Steve to discuss his book “Decide To Dominate” and looked back on his playing days in Beaver Stadium. Also, we replay Steve’s interview with Hall of Fame writer Ray Didinger (SportsRadio 94 WIP/NBC Sports Philadelphia), author of the Philadelphia Eagles Encyclopedia Championship Edition, his third edition of the series, who shared a behind the scenes look at how this version was put together.
Steve Jones Show – Monday, July 15, 2019 Hour 1
Enjoy some of the best conversations from the show! This hour, ESPN Senior Writer Tim Kurkjian talks about the National Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2019. Also, we replay Steve’s interview with Pittsburgh Steelers running back Merril Hoge to learn more about his book, “Brainwashed,” on concussions and whether playing football causes CTE symptoms or not.
Steve Jones Show – Friday, July 12, 2019 Hour 1
Topics: Latest sports headlines, Nats/Phillies this weekend and when will the NFL move to an 18-game regular season schedule? Guest: Penn State Football Writer Rich Scarcella (Reading Eagle) who’s in State College to cover “Lift For Life” as we’re less than a week away from Big Ten Football Media Days.
Steve Jones Show – Tuesday, July 9, 2019 Hour 1
Topics: MLB Home Run Derby, Pro Football Hall of Fame, Andy Russell, MLB All-Star Game, Justin Verlander and are juiced baseballs causing the spike in MLB home runs?
Steve Jones Show – Tuesday, July 2, 2019 Hour 2
Guests: Senior Editor Neal Coolong (SteelersWire.com) and Steve discuss the benefits and disadvantages of the NFL increasing games in the regular season. Then, we head to Philadelphia and hear from sports reporter/writer Matt Leon (Newsradio 1060 KYW) to talk about the 76ers and their latest team moves plus a mid-season observation of the Phillies.
Steve Jones Show – Friday, June 14, 2019 Hour 1
Topics: We go to University Park for a live look in at the PIAA-AAAA high school state baseball championship game between Selinsgrove and the Beaver Bobcats. Guest: Former Penn State and NFL player John Urschel reflects back on his time with the Nittany Lions and shares why he loves math. John’s new book, which is already a New York Times best seller, is “Mind and Matter: A Life In Math and Football.” Here is the link to get your copy: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/557242/mind-and-matter-by-john-urschel-and-louisa-thomas/9780735224865/
Steve Jones Show – Friday, June 7, 2019 Hour 1
Guests: NHL analyst Bob Grove checks in as the St. Louis Blues are on the cusp of lifting the Stanley Cup for the first time in franchise history. Also, Eagles reporter Brandon Lee Gowton (BleedingGreenNation.com) calls in from Philadelphia to give his reaction on the Carson Wentz contract extension, the Eagles 2019 draft picks and we cruise around the NFC East.
