The Heart of Sports

MLB may be locked out, but we talked about the minors and prospects who have a season coming up with MLB.com Jonathan Mayo. Then U Penn Men's Basketball Head Coach Steve Donahue talked the season, the excitement for postseason and Coaches vs. Cancer.

With James Harden making his debut for the new look Sixers tonight, we talk some basketball before being joined by Philadelphia Union coach Jim Curtin ahead of their home opener tomorrow and then Susie Petruccelli to talk about the victory for the USWNT when it comes to Equal Pay.

We open the show recapping the Super Bowl and talking about the controversies at the Olympics. Then we had a fascinating conversation w Delaware Blue Coats HC Coby Karl about his path from ball boy to player to coach, many of the challenges overcome & lessons learned, then the current team & working with players.

We started the show with Keith Pompey breaking down the Philadelphia 76ers Harden/Simmons trade. Then Temple Football Coach Stan Drayton joined us with some Football talk & finally Doug the "Prop Bet Guy" hopped on to look at some of the best Prop Bets for the Big Game.

First, we were joined by Sixers Beat Writer Keith Pompey before the NBA Trade deadline next week to talk the latest Sixers news, Ben Simmons Drama and the difference in hiring process between the NBA and NFL. Then former coach Gary Waters will talk about the minority hiring process and what needs to change for coaches to get more opportunities at all levels.

On this week's show, first we talked to Mike Golic about his Eagles career, the Fog Bowl, playing with Reggie and Randall, his media career and his advocacy for diabetes. Then before he hosted SportsCenter Kevin Negandhi hopped on to talk Philly sports, Sports Center, the V Foundation, Dick Vitale and his still outstanding tattoo promise from the Eagles Superbowl.

On this week's show, we looked back at the end of the Eagles season and where the team goes next. Then we talked some Sixers before being joined by head coach Mike Warfield of the PIAA 4A State Champ Alaquippa Quips to talk about coaching, the role he plays in his players lives, winning the title this year and the controversy over what level they should play at.

First, we were joined by Hockey Writer Sam Carchidi to talk about the state of the Flyers organization when it comes to the product on the ice and the problems off it. Then Sixers Beat Writer Keith Pompey talks where the Sixers are a month before the trade line and gives us the latest on the team.

We broke down the birds with Eagles Insider Dave Spadaro and then talked the International controversy around the Australian open with NY Times Tennis Correspondent Christopher Clarey.

This week we started the show talking Sixers and airing some grievances. We were Joined by the Business Manager of International Union of Operating Engineers Local 825, Greg Lalevee to talk stadium Infrastructure, football and basketball. Then Jeff and Jason talked some of the COVID challenges facing the leagues, College Bowl Season and more.

From the coaching carousel in college and pro sports, to the importance of character when it comes to relating to players, the impact of HBCU's and NIL, we started the show talking to coach and author Gary Waters. Then we went around the sports world talking Urban Meyer, Football, Covid, Basketball, Hockey and even Festivus.

First we looked back on the end of the Philadelphia Union Season and what their roster looks like and needs are going forward with play by play announcer JP Dellacamera. Then we had a blast with Rose Bowl MVP, Viking, Raven, Brown, Panther RB Leroy Hoard talking all things football and basketball.

We started the show getting our update on Ben Simmons and the Sixers struggles with Inquirer Sixers Beat Writer Keith Pompey. Then we talked some Soccer with PA Announcer for the Philadelphia Union Kevin Casey.

First, we talk with NFL Great Ricky Williams about his career, being drafted by the Phillies, wanting the Eagles to draft him, cannabis and much more. Then Philadelphia Union Midfielder Jack McGlynn joined the show to talk about the big win over the NY Red Bulls, the season, playing for your country, family, food and more.

We talked mascots and the Philly Phanatic with Emperor of Fun Dave Raymond and then talked baseball, diversity and more with Doug Glanville

First, we talk to the birthday boy and NFL Hall of Famer Ken Houston to get some good stories from his career, his family holidays with brother in law Mean Joe Greene and post playing days and then talk about how we can support retired NFL players. The we talk where the Sixers stand before they start their 6-game road trip, health of players, depth of the team and of course the Ben Simmons situati...

As the Philadelphia Union head into their final regular season game before the playoffs, we were joined by midfielder Daniel Gazdag and then here some great stories from 2008 World Series Champion Greg Dobbs.

First, we get the pleasure of being joined by Flyers PA Announcer Lou Nolan to talk about the team and having fans back in the arena. Then we talk with MLB Umpire Chris Conroy about his journey from the minors to making the World Series crew, and, of course, his passion for giving back through UMPS CARE. We will also get some stories of the best interactions with managers, mascots and team personn...

First, we are joined by Super Bowl Champion and NFL Hall of Famer Mean Joe Greene about his own journey and supporting those who played the game and are retired. Then we go deep with Author and Senior Writer for The Undefeated Jesse Washington talking everything including Jon Gruden & the NFL, Ben Simmons, the impact of HBCU's, Muhammad Ali, and athletes who broke their sport color barrier get...

First, filmmaker David McMahon joined us for a deep dive on the amazing PBS documentary Muhammad Ali talking the man, the boxer, the life, the era, the impact and more. Then we talked about the ongoing story that has rocked the world of women's soccer leading to resignations and calls for reform, along with the larger reckoning going on for women in sports with the author of "Raised a Warrior," Su...

We’re going back to 1986 this week with the Producer and Director of the 4-part ESPN 30 for 30 “Once Upon a Time in Queens Nick Davis to talk about those 1986 Mets and the story he was able to tell. Then NFL Hall of Famer and Super Bowl Winner Mel Renfro joined us to talk his own journey and the importance of using the platform athletes have.

With the Sixers opening training camp and the Ben Simmons saga continuing, we’ve got our man Keith Pompey joining us to break it all down and talk about where the team currently stands after the first week. Then, with the recent release of ESPN’s 30 for 30 Once Upon a Time in Queens, we’ve got World Series Champ from that 1986 team, Author and Speaker Ed Hearn joining us to talk baseball and his o...

Before their big game against Atlanta United this weekend, Philadelphia Union Midfielder and homegrown talent Paxten Aaronson joined the show for some soccer talk. Then NFL great Keyshawn Johnson and NFL Writer Bob Glauber joined us to talk about their new book, The forgotten First: Kenny Washington, Woody Strode, Marion Motley, Bill Willis, and the Breaking of the NFL Color Barrier

We had Jersey Shore BlueClaws MGR Chris Adamson to talk about the season, Philadelphia Phillies prospects and some talk about coming to the US from Australia and then Philadelphia Inquirer super reporter Keith Pompey talked Philadelphia 76ers, NBA and some football after that TNF game.

We got ready for the NFL Season to kickoff talking some Birds with Eagles Insider Dave Spadaro and then broke down the amazing US Open Tournament that will wrap up this weekend with NY Times Tennis Correspondent Christopher Clarey .