Steve Jones Show

Thursday 5/7/20 Hour 1 – Topics: NFL schedule release is tonight, and hear from Penn State head coach James Franklin, who addressed the media in a zoom conference Wednesday.

Wednesday 5/6/20 Topics: What we’re learning from the COVID-19 outbreak, and its Willie Mays’ 89th birthday. The rest of the hour included a press conference with Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine. That can be heard at WKOK.com. Guests: Todd Zolecki, MLB.com Phillies Beat Writer, promoting his new book, ‘Doc:The Life of Roy Halladay,’ which dictate...

Hour 2 – Guest: Neal Coolong, Steelers Wire/USA Today, with more draft analysis, the Steelers team-building strategy, and how they stand with the rest of the AFC North. Topics: Why NCAA Football EA Sports is not part of the new name, image and likeness rule.

Tuesday 5/5/20 Hour 1 – More on the minor league baseball situation, MLB’s struggle getting young people in the stands and other problems surrounding baseball’s popularity. Plus, a story about the late Don Shula.

Monday 5/4/20 Hour 1 – Remembering NFL Hall of Fame coach Don Shula, who passed away today at the age of 90. The show then broke away for a press conference with Governor Tom Wolf and PA Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar, that can be heard at WKOK.com. Hour 2 – Guest: Mike Gross, LNP, recapping the Penn State football offseason so far, reaction to all the coaches’ zoom conference...

Hour 2 – Topics: How income could work with name, image and likeness, and reaction to Sal Pal’s thoughts on the Jalen Reagor and Jalen Hurts picks for the Eagles. Guest: Steve Keener, President/CEO Little League International, on the cancelling of the 2020 Little League World Series, what local leagues can do, Little League’s relationship with the MLB, and potential event expansi...

Friday 5/1/2020 Hour 1 – Topics: More on ‘The Last Dance’ Documentary, plus what schools compliance departments will do once the new name, image and likeness rule is passed. Guest: Dennis Dodd, CBS Sports College Football Writer, with more on the new rule and other reaction to college football and COVID-19.

Hour 2 – Guest: Sal Paolantonio, ESPN NFL Reporter, reacting to the NFL Draft, including Jalen Hurts, why he doesn’t like the Jayelon Reager pick, Steelers’ draft, and he hands out his draft grades and gives his perspective on option football taking over the NFL. You can follow Sal on Instagram. Plus, hear from Penn State Defensive Line Coach John Scott Jr.

Thursday 4/30/20 Hour 1 – Topics: Reaction to the cancellation of the 2020 Little League World Series. Guest: Brett McMurphy, College Football Insider, Stadium, on the NCAA ruling to not allow one-time transfers, new name, image and likeness rule, and more.

Hour 2 – Guest: Dieter Kurtenbach, Bay Area News Group sports columnist, on where the NBA stands on resuming its season, when and how it should resume, and more on ‘The Last Dance’ documentary. Plus, more NFL Draft reaction and more on the new name, image and likeness rule in the works.

Wednesday 4/29/20 Hour 1 – Topics: Some thoughts on the latest in ‘The Last Dance’ documentary, and the specifics of the new name, image and likeness rule being looked at the by NCAA Board of Governors. Plus, hear from new Penn State Offensive Line Coach  Phil Trautwein.

Hour 2 – Guests: Mike Conti, Sportsradio 92.9 The Game Atlanta, on the NBA pushing back its date for teams to reopen practice facilities in selected states and municipalities, how the soft reopening process in Georgia is affecting the Hawks and the Braves, and how Atlanta could serve as another spot for the MLB to host double headers if/when the season resumes. Plus, Neal Coolong, Steelers W...

Tuesday 4/28/20 Hour 1 – Topics: A deeper look into the Steelers draft class, including the Chase Claypool pick, and why Steve likes the Eagles draft better than the Steelers. Guest: Chris Mack, 93.7 The Fan, recapping the Steelers draft, including why the Chase Claypool pick may not have been the best move.

Hour 2 – Guests: Matt Leon, KYW Radio Philadelphia, on the Eagles draft, including Jalen Hurts; Bucknell Punter Alex Peachin, with an update on his NFL status, his experience during the spring semester from home, his dad fielding punts, and more.

Monday 4/27/20 Hour 1 – Topics: Our reaction to the NFL Draft, including why the Eagles picked Jalen Hurts in the second round. Guest: Nate Bauer, Blue-White Illustrated, with an update on Penn State recruiting and more.

Hour 2 – Guest: Alex Kozora, SteelersDepot.com, on the Steelers draft needs, whether they should draft a QB, and reaction from round 1. Plus, Steve’s brother Kevin joins us for our weekly sports trivia.

Friday 4/24/20 Hour 1 – Topics: Our reaction to Round 1 of the NFL Draft, including our biggest head scratchers, the Eagles pick, and the Cowboys taking CeeDee Lamb. Guest: Austin Gayle, Pro Football Focus, with his grades from round 1.

Hour 2 – Guest: Gerry Dulac, Steelers Radio Network Host/Pittsburgh Post Gazette, on how NFL teams could handle the draft and the offseason, how he thinks the NFL is going to begin the season, Minkah Fitzpatrick’s impact, Big Ben’s status, the Steelers draft plans, and the future of Steelers Training Camp at St. Vincent College. Topics: How the minor league baseball cuts could af...

Thursday  4/23/20 Hour 1 – Topics: What the Eagles could do in tonight’s NFL Draft, and what teams could be on the move, plus we assess this year’s quarterback class.

Hour 2 – Guests: ESPN’s preeminent NFL Reporter, Sal Paolantonio, with plenty of nuggets on this weekend’s draft, Gronk trade reaction, what the Eagles need to do, and what the rest of the NFL offseason could look like in the midst of COVID-19. Plus, Matthew Lenix, Insidethestar.com, on the Cowboys rumors targeting Penn State’s Yetur Gross Matos, Dak Prescott’s status...

Wednesday 4/22/20 Hour 1 – Topics: Notre Dame women’s basketball coach Muffet McGraw retires, and the Red Sox sign stealing punishments handed down. Plus, hear from Penn State Wide Receivers coach Taylor Stubblefield.

Hour 2 – Guest: Neal Coolong, Steelers Wire/USA Today, on the Steelers draft plans and backup QB situation; Gene Chizik, former Auburn football coach and SEC Network Analyst, on Joe Burrow’s career, some insights on Tua, a sleeper to look out for early on in this weekend’s draft, Chase Young, and his thoughts on Penn State prospects. Topics: Immediate reaction to the Rob Gronkows...

Tuesday 4/21/20 Hour 1 – Miles Sanders could announce KJ Hamler drafted to the NFL and the Eagles, and Minor Leagues set to accept cut to 120 affiliates. Plus, hear from  Penn State Special Teams Coordinator/Outside LB Coach Joe Lorig.

Hour 2 – Topics: What we learned from the first two episodes of ‘The Last Dance’ Michael Jordan documentary.

Monday 4/20/20 Hour 1 – Topics: Some COVID good news, our reaction to the Michael Jordan Part 1 documentary series. Guest: Matt Leon, KYW Radio Philadelphia, with thoughts on where the Eagles stand heading into this week’s NFL Draft.