Philly Pressbox Radio

Lots of basketball and baseball talk on this week's Philly Pressbox Radio Roundtable! Sixers Outsiders co-host Krystle Rich joins Bill and Chet to talk about the NBA's plan to finish the season and crown a champion, and former Phillies scouting director Marti Wolever (now with the Marlins) visits to give us the lowdown on Phils' draft picks Mick Abel and Casey Martin and his views on whether there will be a 2020 MLB season. Also: what the Brandon Brooks' out-for-the-season injury means for the Eagles, and Chet's review of the TV series "Brockmire."

This time around, Philly Pressbox Radio talks Flyers, Sixers, Eagles, messed-up MLB and more with two great guests: the Inquirer.com's Sam Carchidi and Bucks County Courier Times columnist Tom Moore. Plus, Bill and Chet weigh in on a certain radio station's effort to determine Philly's GOAT pro athletes!    

We had such a great time talking with former All-Star catcher Ray Fosse in early April that we had to have him back! The two-time World Series champion -- these days an Oakland A's broadcaster -- has a slew of baseball stories and will also let us know the latest on the possibility of a 2020 baseball season starting. Any reason for optimism? Plus, Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko discuss last week's ESPN "Roy Halladay: Imperfect" documentary and reflect on the 1982-83 NBA Champion Philadelphia 76ers!    

Have you heard? Philly Pressbox Radio is now part of the Edge of Philly Sports Network! On this week's show, we tell you more about what that means for our viewers/listeners, as Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko are joined by EoP's Al Zaffiri and Freddy Burns (aka Fred Hugo). Of course, also expect plenty of talk about plans for the resumption of the basketball, hockey and baseball seasons, the NBA's greatest-ever-player debate, last Sunday's big golf event and much more!

In the 1970s, Kevin Reilly was an Eagles linebacker and special-teams captain and Bob "Hound" Kelly was a key member of the Flyers' back-to-back Stanley Cup championship teams. They're both great guys, too, and we're thrilled to have them back once again on Philly Pressbox Radio talking about the Eagles, the Flyers, staying positive during the pandemic, and much more -- including Kevin's brief time as a Miami Dolphin under the late great Don Shula. Plus, Bill and "Chet" reflect on their all-time favorite Flyers to watch play over the years!  

WIll there be a 2020 baseball season? On this week's show, Phillies Nation's Brian Michael joins Bill and Chet to talk about the most-likely scenario for the season, how the Phillies might do and ESPN's upcoming documentary about Roy Halladay. Also, singer-songwriter Willie Nile visits to preview his new album, "New York at Night," and tell us about his memorable trip to the Baseball Hall of Fame with his centenarian father. Plus, Bill and Chet complete their Mount Rushmores of great Philly athletes.

We cover a wide range of topics on this edition of the Philly Pressbox Radio Roundtable!  Bettors Insider's Bob Vetrone Jr., aka "Boop," stops by to talk with Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko about, well, anything and everything on the Philly sports scene. We also have a visit from author David Lariviere, who tells us about his hot-off-the-presses book, "93 Things to Do While Stuck Inside Your Home." Plus, Bill and Chet each add another name to their personal Mount Rushmores of Philadelphia's greatest athletes.

Jalen Reagor at #21? Jalen Hurts at #53? Are you kdding me? There are plenty of opinions out there about the Eagles' 2020 draft, and on this week's show we find out what the Inquirer.com's Paul Domowitch has to say about the Birds' new additions. We'll also get Edge of Philly Sports' Fred Hugo's take on the draft and the still-on-hold NBA season. Plus, Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko will each put a third name on their personal Mt. Rushmores of great Philly athletes.

What a show! Philadelphia Flyers legend Bernie Parent visits the Philly Pressbox Radio Roundtable to talk about his Hall of Fame career, the late Fred Shero and Pelle Lindbergh, current Flyers goalie Carter Hart and... The Three Stooges, among other things. Plus, since it's NFL Draft Night Eve, our old pal Mark Eckel (an Eagles beat reporter for 30+ years) joins us to preview the draft including what the Birds might do and much more. Plus, Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko put another entry each on their Mount Rushmores of great Philly athletes. 

Most older Phillies fans know it: Dick Allen belongs in the Hall of Fame! Our guest this week has plenty of evidence as to why. He's a former long-time Phillies ground-crew member and the guy spearheading the campaign to see that Allen finally gets his due from the Baseball Hall. His name is Mark "Frog" Carfagno, and he has plenty of stories about Allen as well as lots of other memories from his time with the organization. Also, Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko begin putting together their Mount Rushmore of great Philly athletes, and yes -- it's the 10th and final week of Bill going on the Random Q2 hot seat!

Lots of baseball talk on this week's Philly Pressbox Radio Roundtable! There are no current games to discuss, but Phils play-by-play voice Tom McCarthy joins Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko to talk about what to expect if the 2020 season ever does get under way ... plus we reflect on some of our all-time "phavorite Phils." We also give our thoughts on some former sports legends who passed away in recent days: Eagles running back Timmy Brown, Eagles/Saints kicker Tom Dempsey and Detroit Tigers slugger Al Kaline. Plus, another 'Random Q2' segment ... with Bill on the hot seat again!

Want to hear some great baseball stories? You're in luck! Visiting with Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko this week is former All-Star catcher, two-time World Series champion and current broadcaster with the Oakland A"s, RAY FOSSE. Find out what a guy with 50+ years in baseball has to say about winning titles with the 1970's A's, playing with Reggie Jackson, Gaylord Perry and Catfish Hunter, Ray's take on whether Dick Allen belongs in the Hall of Fame, his views on new Phils skipper Joe Girardi and much more. Don't miss this one!

There are no live sports to talk about right now, but this week Bill Furman, Jim "Chet" Chesko and Fred Hugo reflect on their all-time favorite Philadelphia 76ers. You'll get some other Sixers and Eagles talk as well, plus what we're doing during this unprecedented shelter-in-place period. And, yes, Chet puts Bill back on the hot seat for another Random Q2 segment.

Games have come to a stop due to the coronavirus, but there's lots of NFL news to discuss -- free agency, the Eagles recent moves and those they might make, next month's draft and the league's new collective-bargaining agreement. Joining us to talk about all of that: Bleeding Green Nation's BRANDON LEE GOWTON. In addition, Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko will discuss their all-time favorite Eagles, and Bill goes back on the hot seat for another Random Q2 segment. 

Plenty to talk about on the Philly sports scene (as usual), and two great guests to help with that: WIP Radio's James Seltzer and 'The Athletic' lead Flyers writer Charlie O'Connor. Topics included the Phillies' 2020 outlook, the Eagles' off-season needs, the up-and-down Sixers and the Cup-contending (?) Flyers! Plus, another Random Q2 segment, with Jim "Chet" Chesko putting Bill Furman back on the hot seat!

Back for a third-straight March: Phillies radio analyst Larry Andersen! Find out what "LA" has to say about this year's Phils, new manager Joe Girardi, Bryce Harper's MVP potential and the always-a-concern pitching staff. Also on the show, Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko discuss the orange-hot Flyers and the road-challenged 76ers, and Chet puts Bill back on the hotseat in another Random Q2 segment.

Phillies spring-training games have begun, and our special guest this week is Inquirer.com Phils columnist Bob Brookover to talk about Joe Girardi's club and baseball's cheating scandal. Plus, our pal Fred Hugo (Edge of Philly Sports) stops by to discuss the up-and-down Sixers. Expect some Flyers and Eagles talk, too, and another Random Q2 segment with Jim "Chet" Chesko putting Bill Furman back on the hot seat.

Our 275th episode features visits from a couple of our favorite guests: former Flyers great Brian Propp, to discuss all things Orange-and-Black ... and long-time 76ers reporter Dei Lynam to discuss what's ahead for the Sixers in the post-AllStar break third of the season. Plus, expect some Phillies talk, and Jim "Chet" Chesko puts Bill Furman back on the hot seat in another Random Q2 segment. 

BIg show this week -- visits from Phillies radio voice SCOTT FRANZKE to talk all-things Phils, as spring training gets going down in Clearwater, and Inquirer.com 76ers beat writer KEITH POMPEY to discuss Brett Brown's Sixers here at the All-Star break. A little Flyers talk as well, of course. Plus, Jim "Chet" Chesko puts Bill Furman back on the hot seat in the Season 4 premiere of "Random Q2." 

This week's Philly Pressbox Radio Roundtable: lots of Super Bowl talk (congrats, Andy Reid!), plus a visit from Phillies Nation Editorial Director Tim Kelly to discuss all-things Phils and the Half Court Show’s Matt McClure to dissect the struggling Sixers! Bill Furman and Jim "Chet" Chesko invite you to listen in!