Philly Pressbox Radio

Philadelphia Phillies broadcaster Tom McCarthy joins Jim "Chet" Chesko and Bill Furman on the Philly Pressbox Radio Roundtable to talk about the outlook for the Phils in 2016 and beyond. T-Mac will give his views on how the young pitching staff is shaping up, expectations for third baseman Maikel Franco, and other players to keep an eye on this season and next. There'll be some NCAA Tournament talk, too; Tom called several of last weekend's early-round NCAA games, including Texas A&M's epic comeback win over Northern Iowa Sunday night. In addition, the guys will address the Flyers' quest for the NHL playoffs and the latest NFL news out of Boca Raton. As usual, expect a Philly sports trivia question and prize courtesy of Carl's Cards and Collectibles. It's all brought to you by shopforkisses.org, the online shopping network of the Kisses for Kyle Foundation.  

Have you finished your NCAA bracket entry? How far will Villanova, St. Joe's and Temple go? Get some last-minute advice from Philadelphia Daily News award-winning sports writer Mike Kern as he visits the Philly Pressbox Radio Roundtable. Mike has been writing for the Daily News for more than 30 years and will have plenty to say about the tournament as well as the state of the pro-sports scene in Philly, including last week's Eagles transactions and the Flyers' playoff push. As usual, Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko will have a Philly sports trivia question and prize courtesy of Carl's Cards and Collectibles. It's all brought to you by shopforkisses.org, the online shopping network of the Kisses for Kyle Foundation.

The Phillies are down in Florida getting ready for the 2016 season, and the Eagles are busy making moves trying to undo a lot of what Chip Kelly did while in charge in 2015. Bucks County Courier Times reporter Kevin Cooney makes a return visit to the Philly Pressbox Radio Roundtable to talk with Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko about all of that and more. The guys will debate what can be expected from this year's Phillies and what the Eagles need to do in free agency and the draft. Meanwhile, with the NHL season winding down, the Flyers are still on the outside looking in regarding the playoffs. There's also our Philly sports trivia question and prize giveaway courtesy Carl's Cards & Collectibles, Inc. It's all brought to you by shopforkisses.org, the online shopping network of the Kisses for Kyle Foundation.

A must-listen episode of the Philly Pressbox Radio Roundtable for any 1970s/80s Phillies fan as former pitcher Larry Christenson joins Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko. LC will have plenty of stories from his days playing under Danny Ozark and Dallas Green, his memories of ex-Phils greats including Mike Schmidt, Steve Carlton, Pete Rose and Tug McGraw, and - of course - that magical 1980 championship season. We'll see what Larry expects from the current young Phils squad under Manager Pete Mackanin, too. In addition, Bill and Chet will squeeze in some Flyers and Eagles talk. Of course, we'll have our Philly sports trivia question courtesy of Carl's Cards and Collectibles, too. It's all brought to you by shopforkisses.org, the online shopping network of the Kisses for Kyle Foundation.

Hoops talk leads this edition of the Philly Pressbox Radio Roundtable as long-time 76ers reporter Dei Lynam of Comcast SportsNet makes another visit to the program. Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko will get Dei's take on the Sixers' 2015-16 season, the play of rookie Jahlil Okafor, Nerlens Noel and Ish Smith, the latest on injured center Joel Embiid and the importance of the June draft to the franchise. Also on the menu: the Philly college basketball scene heading into March Madness, with top-ranked Villanova, plus Temple and St. Joe's all hoping to make some noise. In addition, Bill and Chet will discuss the Phillies as spring training gets started down in Florida and whether the Flyers still have a legitimate shot at the postseason. And, yes, we'll have our Philly sports trivia question courtesy of Carl's Cards and Collectibles; this week's prize is an autographed 8 x 10 pic of Philadelphia Warriors legend Paul Arizin. It's all brought to you by shopforkisses.org, the online shopping network of the Kisses

The latest on the Eagles, the Super Bowl outlook, and some Phillies and SIxers talk, too, as Philadelphia Inquirer award-winning columnist Mike Sielski joins Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko on this week's Philly Pressbox Radio Roundtable. Our pal Steve Cwitkowitz stops by, too, with his views on the Flyers and to fill you in on an upcoming special appearance by a popular former Eagle. We wonder what you'll think of our Super Bowl predictions! Oh, we didn't have a winner last week with our Philly sports trivia question, so we'll have the same prize giveaway this week - an autographed 8 x 10 pic of former Birds Vince Papale and Dennis Franks ("Last Laugh") - courtesy Carl's Cards & Collectibles, Inc.

This week on Philly Pressbox Radio, former Eagles special-teamer Dennis Franks joins Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko to discuss the prospects for the Birds under new head coach Doug Pederson, what the team might do in the offseason and the outlook for Super Bowl 50 between the Broncos and Panthers. Franks will also talk about his three seasons with the Eagles (1976-78), his friendship with Vince Papale, and playing for the legendary Dick Vermeil. Also on the agenda: some Flyers and 76ers talk, plus our Philly sports trivia question and prize giveaway courtesy Carl's Cards & Collectibles, Inc. This week's prize: the classic "Last Laugh" 8 x 10 picture of Franks and Papale (autographed by Vince).

So, what do you think? Doug Pederson is officially the new head coach of the Eagles, Jim Schwartz is defensive coordinator and the future of quarterback Sam Bradford is still a big question mark. The Philly Pressbox Radio Roundtable welcomes your phone calls on this week's episode as Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko are joined by die-hard Birds fan Fred Hugo. The guys will give their take on Pederson's introductory news conference and the outlook for offseason moves. Expect some Flyers and Sixers talk, too. To join in the fun, call us during the live broadcast at 929-477-2855. There's also our Philly sports trivia question and prize giveaway - a signed 8 x 10 of Flyers forward Jake Voracek - courtesy Carl's Cards & Collectibles, Inc.

He's back! Former Eagles linebacker and current pre- and post-game radio host Kevin Reilly makes a return visit to the Philly Pressbox Radio Roundtable with Jim Chesko and Bill Furman. Kevin, "Chet" and Bill will talk about the Eagles' search for a new head coach, other key offseason decisions, and the outlook for the weekend's NFL divisional playoff matchups. The guys will also give their take on Monday night's college football championship and the recent play of the Flyers. Of course, there's also our Philly sports trivia question and prize giveaway courtesy Carl's Cards and Collectibles. It's all brought to you by shopforkisses.org, the online shopping network of the Kisses for Kyle Foundation.

Carl Henderson, owner of Carl's Cards & Collectibles, Inc. the past 20 years, joins Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko to talk about the Philly sports scene. The guys will discuss what's ahead for the Eagles in the wake of a just-concluded 7-9 campaign and the dismissal of Chip Kelly, leading candidates to be the next head coach, what looming free agents should be retained by the Birds, and whether Sam Bradford is a long-term solution at quarterback. We'll give our NFL playoff picks, too. Carl is a huge hockey and baseball fan, so there will certainly be some Flyers and Phillies talk as well. Also on tap: the crowning of the Philly Pressbox Radio 2015 pro football pick'em pool champion, and our Philly sports trivia question and prize giveaway courtesy Carl's Cards. It's all brought to you by shopforkisses.org, the online shopping network of the Kisses for Kyle Foundation.

What will Tuesday's firing of Chip Kelly mean for the Eagles' near- and long-term future? Legendary Philadelphia Inquirer sportswriter Frank Fitzpatrick makes a return visit to the Philly Pressbox Radio Roundtable, joining Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko to talk about Jeffrey Lurie's decision to part ways with Kelly, and the fact that 2015 has been one of the worst years ever for Philadelphia's pro sports teams. In his distinguished career as a sportswriter and columnist, Frank has seen it all; he has been a beat writer for the Phillies, Eagles and the Penn State Nittany Lions, and today writes a popular column in the Sunday Inquirer. He's won numerous awards, written several books, covered many Olympics and been a finalist for a Pulitzer Prize. Also on this week's show: Sixers and Flyers talk and our Philly sports trivia question and prize giveaway courtesy Carl's Cards & Collectibles, Inc. It's all brought to you by shopforkisses.org, the online shopping network of the Kisses for Kyle Foundation.

With the Eagles' 2015 season on the line, Bleeding Green Nation Editor-in-Chief Brandon Lee Gowton visits Philly Pressbox Radio to preview the Birds' must-win contest against the visiting Washington Redskins and discuss the future of running back DeMarco Murray and quarterback Sam Bradford. Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko will also squeeze in some Flyers and 76ers talk on this special holiday episode; the Orange-and-Black are playing pretty well! In addition, there's our Philly sports trivia question and prize giveaway courtesy Carl's Cards and Collectibles. It's all brought to you by shopforkisses.org, the online shopping network of the Kisses for Kyle Foundation. Join us!

Our gift to you this holiday season: a "great debate" on Philly Pressbox Radio! Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko will debate several issues on the Philadelphia sports scene and beyond. The topics for this week's special episode: If the Eagles make that playoffs at 8-8, is it really a successful season? Chip Kelly says Sam Bradford's his quarterback going forward; should we believe him, and is that ok? Major League Baseball has told Pete Rose he's still banned; was that the proper decision regarding baseball's all-time hits leader? Is Serena Williams the proper choice as Sports Illustrated's Sportsperson of the Year? Plus, Bill and Chet will hit one another with a surprise topic to debate. That, plus our Philly sports trivia question and prize giveaway courtesy Carl's Cards & Collectibles, Inc. It's all brought to you by shopforkisses.org, the online shopping network of the Kisses for Kyle Foundation.

He's remembered as a 30-year-old Eagles rookie and a special-teams warrior, and this week the inspiration for the movie "Invincible" visits Philly Pressbox Radio. Vince Papale joins Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko to discuss the Eagles' stunning upset of the Patriots and whether the Birds might actually make the playoffs. Of course, Vince will also talk about playing for Dick Vermeil and how the "Invincible" film came to be. Also on the agenda: some Flyers and 76ers talk, including the SIxers' front-office shakeup, plus our Philly sports trivia question and prize giveaway courtesy Carl's Cards & Collectibles, Inc. It's all brought to you by shopforkisses.org, the online shopping network of the Kisses for Kyle Foundation.

The voice of the Philadelphia Eagles since 1977, Merrill Reese visits the Philly Pressbox Radio Roundtable to talk about the Birds' disappointing 2015 season, the outlook going forward and some of Merrill's favorite memories from his great broadcasting career. Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko will also discuss the recent improved play of the Flyers, as well as 76ers star rookie Jahlil Okafor making news lately for all the wrong reasons, and Kobe Bryant's legacy. Plus, there's our Philly sports trivia question and prize giveaway courtesy Carl's Cards & Collectibles, Inc. It's all brought to you by shopforkisses.org, the online shopping network of the Kisses for Kyle Foundation.

Mike Barnes is the executive director of the Barkann Family Healing Hearts Foundation, but he's also a long-time Eagles season-ticket holder and a die-hard fan. So Jim "Chet" Chesko and Bill Furman are curious to get Mike's take on this disappointing Birds season a few days after a 45-17 drubbing at the hands of the visiting Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Bill will hit Chet and Mike with a slew of questions about Chip Kelly and the Eagles, plus the outlook for a conference championship for the Temple Owls. In addition, Mike will detail the various Barkann Foundation events on tap this holiday season. There's also our Philly sports trivia question and prize giveaway courtesy Carl's Cards & Collectibles. It's all brought to you by shopforkisses.org, the online shopping network of the Kisses for Kyle Foundation.  

He's the perfect guest to explain what the heck is going on with the Birds. You know him from WIP, Comcast Sportsnet and his book "The New Eagles Encyclopedia," and now Hall of Famer Ray Didinger returns to the Philly Pressbox Radio Roundtable. Ray joins Jim "Chet" Chesko and Bill Furman to give his take on Chip Kelly's underachieving, mistake-prone Eagles, the quarterback situation and the subpar performance of the wide receivers. We'll also ask Ray why the Birds can't seem to play a complete game and whether there's still hope for turning things around. Plus, there's our Philly sports trivia question and prize giveaway courtesy Carl's Cards & Collectibles, Inc. It's all brought to you by shopforkisses.org, the online shopping network of the Kisses for Kyle Foundation.

Will the Eagles' huge overtime win over Dallas send the Birds on a little roll as the second half of the season gets under way? Former Eagles "Gang Green" middle linebacker Mike Reichenbach joins Jim "Chet" Chesko and Bill Furman to dissect the win over the Cowboys and preview this Sunday's game against the visiting Dolphins. (Mike finished his 8-year NFL career with the Dolphins in 1991!) The guys will discuss whether Sam Bradford is finally becoming the quarterback we all hoped to see and how much the defense will miss injured rookie LB Jordan Hicks, who's done for the season. Expect some Sixers and Flyers talk, too. There's also our Philly sports trivia question and prize giveaway courtesy Carl's Cards & Collectibles, Inc. It's all brought to you by shopforkisses.org, the online shopping network of the Kisses for Kyle Foundation. 

It's a must-win game for both teams when the Eagles visit the Cowboys Sunday night, and the Flyers and Sixers have both been struggling for wins. Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko will talk about all of that and more on this week's Philly Pressbox Radio Roundtable. How 'bout that Temple-Notre Dame game, and the Royals' World Series victory? We'll take your calls, too, at 929-477-2855. There's also our Philly sports trivia question and prize giveaway courtesy Carl's Cards & Collectibles, Inc. It's all brought to you by shopforkisses.org, the online shopping network of the Kisses for Kyle Foundation.

Join Jim "Chet" Chesko and guest co-host Steve Cwitkowitz for Episode 60 of the Philly Pressbox Radio Roundtable. This week's slate: the Eagles come up short in a loss to the Panthers, falling to 3-4 on the season; the unbeaten Temple Owls prepare for their biggest game ever, a prime-time meeting against Notre Dame; the 76ers tip off a new season; and the Phillies hire a new, young general manager. We welcome your input; call 929-477-2855 during the live program to express your opinion! It's all brought to you by shopforkisses.org, the online shopping network of the Kisses for Kyle Foundation.