Steve Jones Show – Tuesday, July 30, 2019 Hour 1
Topics: Phillies obtain left handed pitcher Jason Vargas in a trade with the New York Mets, Penn State football practice set to begin, and we have a little fun with names of stadiums as Kraft Heinz (Heinz Field) may not re-up their sponsorship with the Steelers. Speaking of the Pittsburgh, Neal Coolong (Senior Editor, SteelersWire.com) looks into the opening days of training camp at Latrobe and which players need to improve.
Steve Jones Show – Monday, July 29, 2019 Hour 2
Guest: Philadelphia Phillies prospect and current Williamsport Crosscutter Bryson Stott. Topics: Miami Dolphins, Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Steve Jones Show – Friday, July 26, 2019 Hour 1
Topics: Braves/Phillies open big weekend series in Philadelphia, NFL training camps open and UConn will leave the AAC to return to the Big East Conference. Guest: Penn State Football Writer Greg Pickel (PennLive.com) calls in to talk about what the Nittany Lions can accomplish during Lasch Bash weekend.
Steve Jones Show – Thursday, July 25, 2019 Hour 1
Topic: What moves will the Phillies make, or not make, by the trade deadline? Guest: Senior Editor Kurt Badenhausen (Forbes) returns to the show to discuss the most valuable sports franchises currently in the world.
Steve Jones Show – Monday, July 22, 2019 Hour 1
Topics: Phillies win series at Pittsburgh, Ben Hogan. Guest: Bill Carollo, Big Ten Conference Head of Officials, from B1G Football Media Day, discusses the latest on targeting and other rules that will be modified heading into the 2019 season.
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 – 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 2
Steve’s brother Kevin Jones and Tim Kelly (Host of the daily “Locked on Phillies” Podcast and Editorial Director on Phillies Nation dot com) makes his show debut to discuss where pitcher Jake Arrieta currently is health-wise, whether the Phillies will buy or sell at the trade deadline and where they should set their priorities plus the organization’s talent level on the minor league squads including the progress of Mickey Moniak and Alec Bohm.
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 – Wednesday, July 10, 2019 Hour 2
Topic: The future of women’s soccer after the USWNT won back-to-back FIFA Women’s World Cup titles. Guest: Tim Kelly (Host of the daily “Locked on Phillies” Podcast and Editorial Director on Phillies Nation dot com) makes his show debut to discuss where pitcher Jake Arrieta currently is health-wise, whether the Phillies will buy or sell at the trade deadline and where they should set their priorities plus the organization’s talent level on the minor league squads including the progress of Mickey Moniak and Alec Bohm.