Steve Jones Show

Hour 2 – Guest: Andrew Marchand, New York Post, on another change in the Monday Night Football booth, and who could be taking over. Plus, Steve’s brother Kevin joins us for weekly sports trivia.

Thursday 5/14/2020 Hour 1 – Topics: MLB, NBA, and NHL continue working on when and if they’ll return. Guest: Mark Brennan, 24/7 Sports/Fight On State, with the latest on Penn State football’s offseason and more.

Hour 2 – Guests: Dick Jerardi, Steve’s broadcast partner for Penn State men’s basketball/Philadelphia Inquirer on ‘The Last Dance,’ plus a replay of Steve’s interview with Tony Knopp of Ticket Manager.

Wednesday 5/13/20 Hour 1 – Guests: Lee Stout and Harry West, authors of ‘Lair of the Lion: A History of Beaver Stadium,’ then its a replay of Steve’s interview with Williamsport Crosscutters VP of Marketing and Communications Gabe Sinicropi.

Hour 2 – Guest: Ben Golliver, The Washington Post, with analysis of ‘The Last Dance,’ Michael Jordan’s legacy, Scotty Pippen’s image throughout the documentary, and more. Topics: More on ‘The Last Dance,’ giving Jerry Krause credit for building the team, wishes to see more inside access, and more on the future of minor league baseball.

Tuesday 5/12/20 Hour 1 – Topics: An update on when major sports leagues could get going, and more developments on MiLB and MLB. Guest: Neal Coolong, Steelers Wire/USAToday, with the latest on the status on the NFL season, reaction to the Steelers schedule, Mike Tomlin’s comments on equal start time, and more.

Hour 2 – Guest: Ryan Snyder, Blue-White Illustrated, with the latest on recruiting, and some good picks for Penn State. Topics: More on The Last Dance, and baseball players COVID-19 testing.

Monday 5/11/20 Hour 1 – Topics: MLB owners approve 2020 season proposal, the proposed DH rule for 2020, and possible expanded playoffs. Plus, Mike Watkins and other Penn State athletes graduate, and we react to the latest episodes of ‘The Last Dance,’ including some more local connections.

Hour 2 – Guest: Gabe Sinicropi, Williamsport Crosscutters VP of Marketing and Public Relations, on the uncertainty surrounding the franchise and the State College Spikes, could minor baseball still stay in Williamsport, and more. Plus, its weekly sports trivia with Steve’s brother, Kevin.

Friday 5/8/20 Hour 1 – We give our thoughts on the NFL schedule release. Guest: Tony Knopp, Ticket Manager, on the business of sports since the pandemic outbreak, including which college conferences could suffer the most, and what will factor into their decision-making to play.

Hour 2 – Hear part 2 of James Franklin’s zoom conference, and Scott Lauber, Phillies Beat Writer for The Philadelphia Inquirer joins us to promote his new book, ‘The Big 50: Philadelphia Phillies,”  and his thoughts on how the MLB could open up the season.

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 dictates his career, his life, and there’s a Penn State connection, with his son pitching for Penn State; Dave Revsine, BTN, on all the latest NCAA news and more.

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 conferences, where the team stands at this point, and the uncertainty towards the fall. Topics: Reaction to episodes 5 and 6 of ‘The Last Dance,’ including The Dream Team and Isaiah...

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 expansion to 20 teams in 2021.

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.