Crossing Streams

I'm joined by Josh Innes to discuss his time in Philly, getting fired from WIP, his sad walk home after it happened, his disdain for Anthony Gargano, admiration for Tony Bruno and Jody Mac, working for Andy Bloom and Spike Eskin, any regrets he has, the Philly market, how Houston is different, and more.

Jim and I talked about Joel Embiid's amazing debut, the recent changes at WIP, Double Bird Man, the "We Matter" shirt controversy, and watching NBA League Pass. Sponsor: Jim and I talked about Joel Embiid's amazing debut, the recent changes at WIP, Double Bird Man, the "We Matter" shirt controversy, and watching NBA League Pass. Sponsor: Draft Kings: Play for a chance to win $1 million in Draft Kings' Week 8 contest. Entry is $20. Create your team here.

Jim and I are joined by Eliot Shorr-Parks to discuss the Eagles, Carson Wentz, Doug Pederson and the NFC East. We also talk about the dangers of doing TV and radio appearances, Twitter trolls, stalking, and, of course, Apple. Sponsors: Tapped Craft Beer Festival: The Tapped Craft Beer Festival, the ultimate craft beer festival, will be held at the Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown on Saturday, September 24. There will be two four-hour sessions– one starting at 11 a.m. and another at 5 p.m. There will be over 100 beer, wine and cider tastings, as well as great food offerings and animal encounters throughout the zoo’s 16 acres. You can get tickets at TappedFest.com/Philly. Draft Kings: Join our Crossing Broad league and compete in weekly contests against other Crossing Broad readers. This week, there is a $500 FREEROLL. The top 75 finishers win money. Create your team here.

Jim and I discuss the Sam Bradford trade and Carson Wentz becoming the starter. Brought to you by Tapped Craft Beer Festival at the Elmwood Park Zoo on Saturday, September 24. There will be over 100+ beer, wide and cider tastings, as well as great food and animal encounters. For tickets, visit TappedFest.com/Philly.

RADIO WARS. Jim and I discuss the week and then we're joined by Billy Penn's Dan Levy (26:50), a longtime sports writer-blogger-podcaster-radio host. We get his thoughts on what did (and didn't) happen at 97.5 and WIP. We also discuss our somewhat confrontational past and Philly Twitter circa 2010. You can read Dan's work at BillyPenn.com and follow him on Twitter (@DanLevyThinks).

On Crossing Streams, Jim and I were joined by John Gonzalez, who recently left CSN to go be a first househusband of LA. We talked about the Sixers, the antiquated views regurgitated by many in the local media, why Philly probably wasn't the right place for tanking, Sam Hinkie's brilliance and flaws, Joshua Harris, and more. Really good, insightful conversation with someone who spent a lot of time around the Sixers organization.

On Crossing Streams, Jim, John and I discuss the upcoming Liberty Podcasts app, why no one watches baseball anymore, the horrible reporting about the Sixers, why Philly might have a misplaced problem with Ben Simmons and Dario Saric, what to with too many bigs, and take your questions. And there's bonus content in the beginning talking about Jim's day tracking Dario at the airport.

Jim, John and Kyle were live at New Media Studios on Thursday. Joined by Sales Guy Ed, we talked about the compelling nature of the NBA Finals and how appointment viewing has come to define TV. The Donald Trump-Hillary Clinton campaign that will sweep the nation. How hockey is ruined. Ben Simmons. Which faux commenter spurred the real person to reach out to me. And we take your questions.

Jim, John and I discuss ESPN and the possibility of cutting the cord and still being a local sports fan using PlayStation Vue. We also talk about e-sports, Phillies broadcasters, Donald Trump, John's incredible channel 97 habit when he was young, and take your questions. We touched on a lot of different topics, but this was a fun show. And a reminder that we'll be recording at NewMediaStudios on June 9 at 7 p.m.

Jim, John and Kyle discuss the Eagles' offseason. Everything. From Bradford to Wentz to high-level strategy and planning. If you like the show, this is the one you've been waiting for. We also discuss Chickie's and Pete's Crab Fries Chips and take your questions.

Jim and Kyle with EMERGENCY BYRON MAXWELL-KIKO ALONSO TRADE REACTION. Then they're joined by John and talk about the OJ series and the fact that it's all back in the news, media outlets paying for video and information, the state of sports reporting, sports Twitter, how social media could change sports reporting, Philly's Voice and why the concept is good but the execution is mostly lacking, Kyle's John Bolaris story, and of course your questions.

We discuss the greatness of Shayne Gostisbehere, why we wouldn't be opposed to trading Claude Giroux, and the anti-Villanova bias in the local media. We do a deep dive on ESPN, cord-cutting, and why it's a tough problem to solve right now. Also, Cole Hamels suing Victoria's Secret, good looking Jim, your questions, and debating the merits of crab-flavored chips. Our apologies for some of the sound issues and editing in this one.

Jim, John and Kyle discuss the process of obtaining and buying the LeSean McCoy video and Jim's sharp eye in spotting Shady. A short discussion about that weird Nick Foles report, which may or may not be accurate, and the state of the Eagles front office. Digging in against the Sixers and their concerning missteps, and the recent announcement that they will run all ticket sales through StubHub beginning next year. We then have on Kyle's college friend, Jim Metaxas, a CPA turned professional ticket broker, to talk about what the StubHub news will mean for the entire market and how the Sixers might essentially be able to control it. Also, daily fantasy followup, Squatty Potty, your questions, and more.

Jim, John and Kyle are joined by 680 The Fan (Atlanta) and CBS Sports Radio host John Kincade, formerly of WIP. John, who also hosts a podcast with Shaq, gives his criticisms of Philly sports talk radio and talks about his effort to transition from old to new media. After the interview with John, which lasts about 30 minutes, we discuss the state of daily fantasy sports, the Phillies’ new alternate jerseys, Grease Live, the most influential CB reader, and answer your questions.

Jim, John and Kyle turn the page on Doug Pederson in an attempt to reconcile his existence as head coach of the Eagles. A RADIO WARS discussion about Josh Innes, his suspension, ratings talk, why streaming matters, and the general state of sports talk radio. Football rule changes to keep sanity and drama. Ranking the lead NFL broadcast crews from the four major networks-- ESPN, NBC, CBS and FOX. And your Twitter questions, answered. Brought to you by Tonight Dough ice cream.

Podcast reboot as Jim and Kyle are joined by podcast superhost John Barchard, who will play point on the show. We discuss everything Eagles-- Chip Kelly firing, Doug Pederson hiring, and everything in-between. Also, Jim's secret Sixers blogger cabal that gets together to watch games and shoot hoops.

Eagles beat writer for NJ.com Eliot Shorr-Parks joins us for our Third Annual Eagles Pajama Gram Jammy Jam Preseason Pow Wow to talk about the upcoming season, his misguided views about Mark Sanchez, Sam Bradford's ability (and sleeves), the three-headed monster running game, the upgraded defense, Chip's culture taking over, media food at the NovaCare Complex, working on Thanksgiving, and why he'll be wearing a Culture Wins Football shirt to Eagles practice before the NFC Championship Game in Philadelphia.

Jim and I discuss John Middleton's emergence, Andy MacPhail's introduction, and the Phillies' use of sabermetrics. The state of the Sixers' plan, drafting Okafor, Embiid, and the rebuild. And finally, some praise for Ron Hextall.

Hey, we're back. Lots to tackle. Joel Embiid's injury, RADIO WARS, racist Chip Kelly, Ruben Amaro's worst move as GM, and the Taylor Swift concert.

Kyle and Jim have a 30-minute conversation with Brett Brown in which they talk about the team's use of analytics, his campaigning on behalf of Michael Carter-Williams, his working relationship with Sam Hinkie, the struggles of tanking, the development of Joel Embiid and Nerlens Noel, Dario Saric being the real deal, and how Gregg Popovich and the Spurs were using many modern philosophies long before anyone else.

Kyle and Jim bat around the Marcus Mariota topic, discuss Kyle's call with WIP Operations Manager Andy Bloom after he called Kyle an "A-hole" on the air, the Flyers' deadline moves, Curt Schilling's response to Twitter comments, and something something global warming.

Kyle and Jim talk about Mike Missanelli's (and many others') misunderstanding and dismissal of new media, and defend Katie Nolan against old hags from the New York tabloids. We also touch on the directionless Phillies, fuzzy nips, and having a mascot that hates the team.

Kyle and Jim talk about the vapid nothingness of February, Kacie McDonnell's questionable use of Instagram and choice of mate, the DOA-sounding Breakfast on Broad, and why Brian Williams is the Sal Pal of news, or why Sal Pal is the Brian Williams of sports. One or the other.

Kyle and Jim discuss reporters whining about Media Day, blown weather reports, beat writer wars, Jim's experience at the Royal Rumble, and beards. Brought to you by SugarHouse Casino.

Jim and I are joined by longtime CB contributor and wrestling nut Ryan Gillon, who set up an interview with wrestling broadcasting legend and former WWE announcer Jim Ross. We spent about 40 minutes talking with Good 'Ol J.R. about what he's been up to lately, the current state of announcing (in both wrestling and football), old school vs. new school wrestling, general reminiscery, how Philly fans let him know he would be welcomed back into broadcasting with Bell's Palsy during WrestleMania XV, and his one-man show, Ringside with Jim Ross, which is coming to Philly and South Jersey next Friday and Sunday before Royal Rumble. After that, we talk Eagles front office drama, the terrible reporting that kicked off the new year, RADIO WARS, and the worst idea in sports history.

Liberty Broadcast partner and BGN Radio host John Barchard joins Kyle and Jim to discuss the Jimmy Rollins trade, but mostly tell Kyle how terrible he thought the post about protestors outside the Eagles game was. Diana Marie Russini of NBC Washington discusses the hilarious state of the Redskins and where she was headed after our conversation-- the White House Christmas party. Also, slotting the Eagles in the NFC, the best techniques for picking up after your dog, pre-smartphone and tablet throne use, and more.

Sometimes friend Kevin Matuszak joins us this week to discuss RADIO WARS, the allure of daily fantasy leagues, why I'm hooked on NBC's live broadcast musicals, Kevin's standup career, the Flyers, and a whole bunch of other nonsense.

Sixers CEO Scott O'Neil joins me and Jim for a nearly hour-long conversation about rebuilding, the effect it can have on everyone in the organization, Larry Brown's criticisms, Sam Hinkie's accessibility, Joel Embiid's Twitter, social media in general, sports betting, the new practice facility, the new mascot and its kid focus group. Also, Jim and I kick things off with a brief Eagles-Packers discussion. O'Neil interview starts at 12:40. This is a good one.

Jim and I talk to John Giura, an executive producer of Foxcatcher and one of the wrestlers who lived at John du Pont's estate. Also, Mark Sanchez, needy animals, egotistical business owners, helipads, and the walking lawsuit-waiting-to-happen that is Bernie Parent.

BGN Radio's John Barchard joins Kyle and Jim to discuss how 10 years in radio turned him on to podcasting, the problems with forced discussion in sports media, the time Ryan Seacrest threatened to fire him, his problem with Jeff McLane, lousy beat writers, the Sixers and why Howard Eskin is a moron, Chip Kelly's "quarterback proof offense," Nick Foles, Mark Sanchez, the Ryan brothers' misplaced focus on defense, and arena lighting.

NJ.com's Eliot Shorr-Parks joins me and Jim to discuss the Eagles, what's eating Nick Foles, if culture actually wins football and if Chip Kelly will burn players out, sports teams on Twitter, Jerry Jones' micromanagement, the Sixers' new arena lighting, tanking, Scott O'Neil's balling ability, Jim's MONSTER BLOCK on Eliot, and, of course, Jim's hipster sweatpants. Brought to you by Draft Kings.

Kyle's joined by Twitter hero (@FanSince09), who helped solve a hate crime-esque assault recently and has been making the rounds in the media - from the Today Show to Inside Edition to The View - using Evan Mathis as his publicist. We discuss that experience, the local Twitter community, how awful the Phillies are at social media (and how great the Eagles are), Mathis, and our joint partnership with NRG Energy. In the second half, Dave Warner of WhatYouPayForSports.com joins Kyle to discuss the NBA's mega deal with ESPN and TNT, HBO's new over-the-top streaming service, cord cutting in general, and people making millions on YouTube.

Our recurring friend Kevin Matuszak and I talk to Chip Kelly expert, author, sports writer and Harvard grad Mark Saltveit, who wrote the lengthy profile on Chip for Philly.com last month. He's also written a book about Chip, The Tao of Chip Kelly, and has another one coming out next spring. Mark may literally know more about Chip kelly, both the person and football coach, than anyone in the media. We go deep discussing his coaching philosophies, his progressive, business-like approach to running a football team, and the not-so-thrilled reaction Chip had when he learned about the Philly.com profile. Sponsor: Draft Kings-- Win up to $1 million in a one-week only Week 7 fantasy football league. Visit CrossingBroad.com and click the "Draft Kings" link to pick your team.

Kyle and Jim talk with Tony Bruno, who discusses leaving 97.5 The Fanatic, their "insulting offer" which he considers a breach of contract, his upcoming podcast, our affiliation, the ludicrous way the radio industry estimates ratings, moving back in with his mom (literally), his WIP days, Keith Olbermann, and a whole bunch of other stuff. This is a good one.

NJ.com's Eliot Shorr-Parks joins Jim and Kyle for his second annual Eagles season preview. Eliot shares some observations from the NovaCare Complex while discussing Chip, Foles, the defense, Alex Henery always looking sad, and more. We also touch on Eliot's DeSean gang story, which you may have heard about.

The first one did really well and, despite a few hiccups, my ever-present nasally voice and some other quirks, I liked the format. Jim joins me for this one to recap the week.

Fashion editor Dan and I discuss Nike's issue producing a Midnight Green Eagles jersey.

Editor's commentary August 15-22, 2014

Jim and I discuss Ruben Amaro's idiocy, the Eagles' non-interest in switching to Kelly Green full-time, and sports video games on the new systems.

Kevin, Dave and I discuss DeSean Jackson's release, his alleged gang affiliations and race. Fun.

Kevin, Dave and I break down the Philly Sports Media Field of 64 with deep, in-depth analysis of the bracket, potential matchups, and absolute fantasy matchups of Bruno-Missanelli, Macnow-Missanelli and Kapadia-McManus. Also, Kevin talks about how he was 48 hours away from death last week (literally) and the time he showed TO a picture of his own dick. And I explain my decision not to post said picture.

Jay Wright talks about Villanova's season, coaching in the NCAA Tournament, his favorite players that he's coached at Nova, suits, conference realignment, and how he didn't kill someone when Allan Ray was called for traveling against North Carolina in 2005. Also, Matt joins to talk about the NCAA Tournament, the Phillies, and the Philly Media Field of 64.

HOT SPORTS TAKES on gay rights issues— Johnny Weir’s outfits, Michael Sam, and Mike Missanelli’s apology. A.J. Burnett and why he makes senses. Why you should get off Shaun White’s dick. Munching Mara. Hermione. And making jalapeño infused tequila.

The 2008 Phillies, steroids, Pat Burrell, interviewing for the Phils broadcasting job, fans running onto the field, and hockey.

Discussing the ridiculous Bobby Abreu signing. Dave's Dan Baker impersonation (and his clicking mic problem). Radio Wars. Twitter fighting with Ike Reese. The best pizza at the Jersey Shore. Mandatory Richard Sherman opinion.

Special guest Glen Macnow of WIP. We talked about the changing sports media landscape, TMZ-style reporting, getting to know Charlie Manuel, online commenters, being the unwitting subject of news stories, Glen’s new role with WIP and CBS, and a little sports and TV.

SPECIAL TWO-PART EPISODE: Part 1-- Immediate reaction to news that Chris Wheeler and Gary Matthews will be taken off the air. Part 2-- A discussion with sports TV writer Dave Warner, who wrote a good piece on the longterm sustainability of the Phillies' deal with CSN. And some cord-cutting talk.

Phillies beat writer Kevin Cooney joins us to discuss the Phillies' new, MASSIVE TV deal with Comcast SportsNet, and what the Phils will or won't do with all that money. Also: Eagles-Saints, misunderstanding mummers, NFL teams not selling out, and more.

Why Sunday sets up as the best division clincher day since 2007, why women (and men) prefer the rugged Chase Utley over Cole Hamels, the best Christmas movies, when it's acceptable to listen to Christmas music, why Dave cried during Lord of the Rings, the end of GSD, and more.

John Bolaris joins us (21:00) and discusses weather and his "do shot" incident. Snow Bowl, Roy Halladay's retirement, local sports talk radio, passing gas in front of your partner and pink eye.

Dave and I are joined by Philly-based comedian slash faux Applebees marketing guru slash documentarian slash former WIP worker, the very funny Kevin Matuszak, who joined us live from a poolside in LA, where he's staying with Playboy Playmate and Philly native Val Keil (really). Dave and I were huddle together in my office.This was supposed to be a 10-20-minute conversation about a few things and it turned into 73 minutes-- discussing jersey fouls, the best bar and grill restaurant chains, etiquette for approaching athletes in bars, Howard Eskin being a good dude, Peter Luukko, Flyers beat writers, Guy Fieri, and how Jay Z can flip the agent world on its head by branding Magna Carta-Williams.