Steve Jones Show

Thursday 2/4/21 Hour 1 – Topics: Steve says the transfer portal is key now more than ever, and where name, image and likeness stands in college sports currently. Guest: 24/7 Sports’ Jeff Erdman, on why Maryland hoops has been so good on the road this season, Eric Ayala’s play lately, his thoughts on Penn State, and more.

Hour 2 – Guests: We replay Steve’s interview with Mount Carmel native and Chiefs GM Brett Veach, he credits his Mount Carmel roots for his success, how he first was interested in Patrick Mahomes and more; NFL Insider John Clayton on the Super Bowl, Tom Brady’s season, the Goff-Stafford trade, and more.

Wednesday 2/3/21 Hour 1 – Topics: A call about Brett Veach’s high school days, Penn State loss at Wisconsin. Guest: Blue-White Illustrated/Rivals.com’s Ryan Snyder on Penn State signing 4-star recruit Davon Townley.

Hour 2 – Hear excerpts of new Penn State Offensive Coordinator Mike Yurcich’s press conference and Steve’s thoughts, plus Steve says the Brady-Bellichick argument doesn’t make sense. **Mount Carmel native and Kansas City Chiefs GM Brett Veach joined us late in the show, we’ll replay and podcast that interview Wednesday at 406.

Tuesday 2/2/21 Hour 1 – Topics: Steve didn’t consider the Wisconsin win an upset, and he says the term ‘upset’ is used too loosely. Guest: Steelers Wire/USA Today’s Neal Coolong, on Big Ben’s contract, why Alan Fanenca should be in the Hall of Fame, his Super Bowl prediction, and more.

Hour 2 – Topics: Steve says it Penn State had a normal shooting night it’d win by 10 over Wisconsin and what else worked for Penn State in Saturday’s upset, and Dustin Pedoria retires, and why long-term deals don’t work in baseball.

Monday 2/1/21 Hour 1 – What makes a good color analyst, Super Bowl week mostly about Brady vs Mahomes is ‘low-bearing fruit,’ Guest: NFL Network’s Kim Jones, who’ll be covering the Bucs at the Super Bowl. She talks a less crazy media day via zoom, the Tampa Bay secondary is more confident this time, the Bills success, and more.

Hour 2 – Guest: Parth Upadhyaya, Centre Daily Times, he says the last five weeks have gone better for Penn State football than anyone gives it credit for, where the QB situation stands next year, and more. Plus, its Super Bowl trivia with the king!

Friday 1/29/21 Hour 1 – Remembering John Chaney, who’s career has local ties, and his thoughts on Will Levis and Lance Dixon in the transfer portal. Guest: Statecollege.com’s Ben Jones on Penn State hoop’s injury situation, needing to win 50-50 games going forward, and more.

Hour 2 – Guests: NBC Sports’ Peter King, on how he’s been navigating through the pandemic and an inside look at the Pro Football Hall of Fame vote; PFF’s Austin Gayle on who’s shining at the Senior Bowl so far, who has to prove themselves, and more.

Thursday 1/28/21 Hour 1 – Topics: What went wrong with Penn State down the stretch at Ohio State, how close Penn State is to making it in the NCAA Tourney, Guest: West Wood One’s Ross Tucker – he says Big Ben having a full offseason should help his arm, the Nick Sirrani hire and his closeness with Frank Reich, the Mike Yurcich hire and Super Bowl thoughts.

Hour 2 – Guests: Philadelphia Inquirer’s Scott Lauber, on how the Phillies came to the big JT Realmuto contract, finding more starting pitching depth is crucial this year more than ever, the Baseball HOF vote is a bad look, and more; PennLive’s Greg Pickel, on Sandy Barbour’s press conference – backing up the Mike Yurcich hire, praising the football team getting through the season, the athletic department deficit, and more.

Wednesday 1/26/21 Hour 1 – Topics: Steve says politics shouldn’t affect Baseball HOF voting, Penn State Wrestling’s schedule, and Tennessee football’s coaching situation. Guest: USA Today Ohio State Basketball Beat Writer Phil Harrison, on what’s led to the Buckeye’s success lately, rescheduling the game to tonight, and more.

Tuesday 1/26/21 Hour 1 – Topics: Big TV ratings from Sunday’s NFC Championship game, and Steve thinks the Phillies outbid themselves after resigning JT Realamuto. Guest: Lions 24/7 Sports’ Tyler Donahue, he says Penn State did a great job with recruiting even though big recruits were hauled in. He says maintaining verbal commits was huge through the 0-5 start.

Hour 2 – Guests: KYW’s Matt Leon on the Nick Sirriani, there’s still plenty to fix besides the coach, Duce Staley leaving, and more; Blue-White Illustrated’s Nate Bauer, on Penn State’s two big wins over the weekend, the schedule changes, and more. Topics: Penn State hoops’ two wins and more schedule changes.

Monday 1/25/21 Hour 1 – Topics: Steve wasn’t a fan of the Packers and Bills’ strategies.  

Hour 2 – Guest: USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, he says Hank Aaron became more popular every year, he was the modern day Jackie Robinson, and more. Plus, its our championship Sunday picks with the King!

Friday 1/22/21 Hour 1 – Topics: Remembering Hank Aaron, Steve says Penn State closed out its best game last night, Penn State schedule changes. Guest: Penn State Wrestling Coach Cael Sanderson, on the adversity of this season, wrestlers to watch, he’s looking for the next group of wrestlers to step up, and more.

Hour 2 – Topics: What signing Dwayne Haskins means for the Steelers, more on the Eagles coaching hire, and Notre Dame football’s minor recruitment sanctions.

Thursday 1/21/21 Hour 1 – Topics: Steve says the first two years will tell about the Eagles hiring of Nick Sirriani, why the Steelers signed Dwayne Haskins and Steve says the Notre Dame football sanctions are as low as it gets. Guest: SI.com/Eagle Maven’s Ed Kracz, on what went into the hire, can he fix Carson Wentz, the team still thought they’d have Doug P, and more.