Steve Jones Show

Topics: the future of college football and NBA Draft Lottery. Guest: Sports reporter Matt Leon (Newsradio 1060 KYW/Philadelphia) calls in during the aftermath of the 76ers elimination after two rounds of the NBA playoffs.

Guests: NBA Writer Yaron Weitzman (Bleacher Report) was in Toronto for game 7 between the 76ers and Raptors and shares his reaction to Kawhi Leonard’s game-winning shot as well as what Philadelphia should do moving forward. Then, we wrap up the show with college basketball Hall of Fame Writer/Penn State Basketball Analyst Dick Jerardi for his reaction on former Michigan head coach John Beilein moving on to the NBA and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Topics: John Beilein leaves Michigan to make a jump to the NBA to become the new head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Guest: Sports Reporter Will Hobson (Washington Post) joins us to discuss the college basketball bribery trial.

Guests: Sports columnist Dieter Kurtenbach (The Mercury News) returns to the show, this time calling in from shootaround in Houston, prior to game 6 of the NBA Western Conference Semifinals between the Rockets and Golden State Warriors. Then we wrap up the week with Steve’s brother Kevin Jones!

Topics: Phillies start weekend interleague set in Kansas City and in the NBA, Houston looks to force game 7 against the Kevin Durant-less Golden State Warriors. Guest: Philadelphia Phillies Ambassador Chris Wheeler shares fond memories of the late David Montgomery, who spent his entire 48-year working career with the Phillies, starting in ticket sales and eventually becoming a part-owner, president, and chief executive officer.

Guests: Mark Brennan (FightOnState.com) is in studio to talk new Penn State football practice facilities, the Nittany Lions Men’s Lacrosse run to an NCAA crown and Men’s Basketball as Mike Watkins returns for one more season. Then, Senior Editor Neal Coolong (TouchdownWire.com and SteelersWire.com) shares his thoughts on the current state of the NFL as the league begins its 100th season.

Topics: Recap of the 28th annual Truman H. Purdy Memorial Golf Tournament and the college bowl season will increase from 40 to 43 games this year.

More from Penn’s Tavern, Sunbury, as Steve and Shawn get ready for the Truman Purdy Golf Tournament.  Guests:  Penn State Greats Keith Conlin and Trey Bauer.

The show is on the road at Penn’s Tavern, south of Sunbury, as we get ready for the Truman Purdy Memorial Golf Tournament.  Guest:  Marcus Hayes of Philly.com on the 76ers and Adam Purdy.

Hour 2 – Guests: More Kentucky Derby reaction from award winning writer Dick Jerardi (courtesy of Xpressbet.com). Laffitt Pincay III of NBC Sports also offers his perspective, after being a part of the broadcast.

Monday 5/6/19 Hour 1 – Topics: Plenty of fiery Kentucky Derby reaction from Steve and Matt Catrillo, unhappy with the outcome. Guests: Sarah Todd, 76ers Beat Writer, Philadelphia Inquirer, reacting to the Sixers Game 4 loss to the Raptors.

A Kentucky Derby preview from award winning writer Dick Jerardi (courtesy of Xpressbet.com) and Steve reconnects with long time friend and sports broadcaster Dave Sims. Dave looks back at the first NFL game he called on radio with Steve’s current Penn State football analyst, Hall of Famer Jack Ham.

As Penn State men’s lacrosse advances to its first ever Big Ten Conference tournament championship game, Steve speaks with head coach Jeff Tambroni. Also, InviteManager CEO Tony Knopp returns for a sports business discussion that includes how big of an impact Tiger Woods has made on the PGA Tour after his 5th Masters victory, the future of regional sports networks and the companies using their platforms to spend their advertising dollars, the marketing plan for MLS (Major League Soccer) and could one of their teams someday, start competing with the mega clubs in Europe?

Guests: Russell Baxter (ProFootballGuru.com) recaps the 2019 NFL Draft, the Giants taking Daniel Jones at number 6 plus the Steelers and Eagles both moving up to choose their guys as well as sharing his take on the new pass interference rules that go into effect. Also, Steve’s brother Kevin Jones checks in!

Topics: horse racing, bucket lists and Dan Patrick reveals frightening health issues and history was made in the Reds/Mets game. Guest: Barry Abrams (ESPN.com “In The Gate” Podcast Host) joins us for a preview of the 145th Kentucky Derby with favorite Omaha Beach out of the race due to a breathing problem.

Topics: baseball and why in some people’s eyes it’s too slow, pace of play in professional sports and the very latest from the college basketball bribery trial.

National baseball writer Jared Diamond (Wall Street Journal) is back on the show to talk about bullpens and the reasons why a lot of them are struggling on the major league level as well as the concern about low attendance numbers in select cities during the first month of the 2019 season.

Guest: Penn State Men’s Basketball Head Coach Patrick Chambers is back on the show to discuss Mike Watkins returning to the Nittany Lions for his senior season and the latest on Lamar Stevens’ future. Topics: Penn State men’s lacrosse is number one in the nation, ESPN The Magazine will stop publication in September, former Penn State wrestlers performed very well in freestyle competition over the weekend at Las Vegas, UEFA Champions League semifinals begin plus we scan MLB attendance numbers for the first month of the 2019 season.

Topic: More college football bowl game are coming in 2020. Guest: Senior Editor Neal Coolong (SteelersWire.com and TouchdownWire.com) looks back to the 2019 NFL Draft and shares which teams got absolute steals in the first round including the Pittsburgh Steelers’ bold move jumping up 10 picks to get Devin Bush.

Hour 2 – Topics: Purdy Memorial Golf Tourney coming up, more NFL Draft, PSU Wrestling. Guests: Adam Purdy on the Purdy Tournament, Charlie Campbell of WalterFootball.com on the NFL Draft