Steve Jones Show – Thursday, December 20, 2018 Hour 2
Since Steve is in Tuscaloosa for Penn State/Alabama basketball on Friday night, it’s a perfect time to have Eli Gold (Alabama Crimson Tide Football Play-By-Play Announcer) return to the show! Steve and Eli discuss Nick Saban, both ‘Bama quarterbacks, and the Tide’s quest for another national championship. Then, we wrap up the show with NFL writer John McClain (Houston Chronicle) to break down the Texans, how their starters have performed this season for Bill O’Brien as they head to Philadelphia this weekend.
Steve Jones Show – Thursday, December 20, 2018 Hour 1
Steve is in Tuscaloosa, Alabama for Penn State basketball’s matchup versus the Crimson Tide on Friday night. Topics: Penn State hoops leaves Pittsburgh with a win over Duquesne despite a bizarre ending. Plus, we discuss college football recruiting with ESPN’s Tom VanHaaren to get a recap on National Letter of Intent Early Signing Day.
Steve Jones Show – Wednesday, December 19, 2018 Hour 2
We continue our comprehensive coverage of Penn State football’s National Letter of Intent Early Signing Day with Ryan Snyder (Blue White Illustrated, bwi.rivals.com) and Greg Pickel (PennLive.com).
Steve Jones Show – Wednesday, December 19, 2018 Hour 1
Steve is in Pittsburgh for Penn State Basketball as the Nittany Lions take on Duquesne. Topics: Nittany Lions Early Signing Day, Missy Franklin and Matt Painter. Guest: Nate Bauer (Blue White Illustrated) joins us to discuss Penn State hoops as well as how the Nittany Lions did on college football’s Early National Letter of Intent Day. Also, we wrap up the hour with breaking Citrus Bowl news regarding Kentucky.
Steve Jones Show – Tuesday, December 18, 2018 Hour 2
Pro Football Hall of Fame writer and Philadelphia native Ray Didinger (NBC Sports Philadelphia and SportsRadio 94 WIP) joins Steve to discuss his updated, champions edition of the Eagles Encyclopedia. Then, we wrap up the show with former 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 – Tuesday, December 18, 2018 Hour 1
We have an excellent hour of college football conversation as Steve talks with Ivan Maisel (ESPN.com) and Bill Bender (Sporting News).
Steve Jones Show – Monday, December 17, 2018 Hour 2
Guests: Nicole Auerbach (Senior Writer, The Athletic and BTN Studio Analyst) calls in to discuss the College Football Playoff and when we could see an expansion from 4 to 8 teams. Then, we wrap up the show with Matt Leon (Newsradio 1060 KYW) talking with Steve about the fantastic Philadelphia Eagles win in Los Angeles and a Flyers coaching change.
Steve Jones Show – Monday, December 17, 2018 Hour 1
Guest: In his weekly appearance, Senior Editor Neal Coolong (NFL Wire Network) recaps the huge Steelers victory over New England.
Steve Jones Show – Friday, December 14, 2018 Hour 2
Guests: Andrew Callahan (New England Patriots Beat Writer, MassLive.com) returns to the show for the first time since leaving the Penn State football beat to cover the NFL. He shares the Patriots perspective on huge matchup between New England and the Steelers. Then, we wrap up the week as Steve talks college hoops with Raleigh, North Carolina sports writer Joe Giglio (newsobserver.com) about the N.C. State Wolfpack heading up to Atlantic City to take on Penn State in the Boardwalk Classic.
Steve Jones Show – Friday, December 14, 2018 Hour 1
Guests: Emily Kaplan (National NHL Reporter, ESPN.com) calls in to break down the new professional hockey franchise that will make Seattle home. Then, Gerry Dulac (Steelers Radio Network Pre-Game Show Co-Host and Steelers writer, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) joins us to discuss the glaring factor in the Steelers’ 3-game losing streak and a look ahead to the big AFC showdown between New England and Pittsburgh.