Show overview
Working The Beat has been publishing since 2019, and across the 4 years since has built a catalogue of 219 episodes. That works out to roughly 300 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 1h 10m and 1h 36m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Sports show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 3 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. The busiest year was 2020, with 100 episodes published.
From the publisher
Each week, Mike Kern and Kevin Cooney bring the biggest guest and hottest sports talk to your ears with a podcast that discusses all of the things that make Philadelphia sports great.
Latest Episodes
View all 219 episodesMay 18, 2023- The Sixers Mess/Memories of Ted
On this edition of Working the Beat, Mike and Kevin discuss the 76ers collapse against the Celtics, the firing on Doc Rivers, where the organization goes next and would you really give James Harden a four-year deal? Plus, both Mike and Kevin share their memories of Ted Silary, the long-time Daily News high school sports writer who passed away on Thursday at 72.
April 12, 2023- The Center (City) of Attention
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin discuss the latest news on the 76ers arena project on Market East, the logistical concerns and how it will all tie into the Mayor's Race. Also on the docket is the club's playoff series against the Nets, the slow start to the Phillies season and the new look Big 5.
March 16, 2023- John Kincade
On this edition of Working the Beat, John Kincade from "The John Kincade Show" on 97.5 The Fanatic joins Mike and Kevin to discuss the Eagles in Free Agency, the Sixers run towards the playoffs, memories of Jim Fregosi, the Flyers slide to irrelevance and the changing landscape of morning sports talk radio.
March 13, 2023- March Sadness
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin dissect where the Big Five went off the tracks and missed the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1977. They discuss Aaron McKie's departure at Temple and what is next for the City 6. Then, the guys discuss picks for your pools, the Eagles in free agency, the Flyers looking for a new GM and how to win your office pool
Feb 24, 2023- To Everything, there is a season
On this episode of Working the Beat, Mike and Kevin discuss the fallout a few weeks after the Eagles loss in Super Bowl LVII, including Jonathan Gannon's departure. The topics then move to hoops, where the 76ers are in a critical pre-playoff stretch against heavyweights while the local schools appear ready to get shut out of the NCAA Tournament. Finally, a tribute to Angelo Cataldi.
Feb 9, 2023- Raising Arizona
On this edition of Working The Beat- Mike and Kevin look ahead to Super Bowl LVII between the Eagles and Chiefs, the potential trends to watch, prop bets they like and what the game results could mean for Howie Roseman and Andy Reid's legacies.
January 30, 2023- Everything is Super, Thank You
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin look back at the Eagles dominating win over the San Francisco 49ers, the upcoming Super Bowl against the Kansas City CHiefs and the magic carpet ride of the 2022 season.
The 2022 Review And The State of Philadelphia sports
On the annual year-end edition of Working The Beat, Mike Sielski joins Mike and Kevin to discuss the year in sports in Philadelphia in 2022, review the Phillies run to the World Series, the Eagles surge to the top of the NFC, the Sixers search for a new arena and looking at potential stories for 2023.
Dec. 22- Stuffing Your Stocking
On this edition of Working The Beat, Kevin and Mike have a grab bag of topics they cover as they get ready for the holiday, discussion the Eagles-Cowboys game, the state of the Big 5, the Mets signing of Carlos Correa and how that impacts the Phillies, the retirement of Jim Gardner and the best Christmas songs.
Dec. 7, 2022- Trea To Remember
On this edition of Working The Beat, Todd Zolecki joins the show to discuss the Phillies signing of Trea Turner and Taijuan Walker at the Baseball Winter Meetings in San Diego, break down an eventual Phillies 2023 lineup, the impact of Dave Dombrowski and where the franchise stands in the brutally tough NFC East.
Dec 1, 2022- Rhea Hughes
On this edition of Working The Beat, Rhea Hughes from the WIP Morning Show joins Kevin to discuss Angelo Cataldi's retirement, being a part of the new Morning Show with Joe DeCamara and Jon Ritchie, the keys to waking up early, the Eagles 10-1 start, Doc Rivers and his misfires in the media as Sixers head coach and the overall worth of the Phillies World Series run.
Nov. 22, 2022- Thankful To Be Back
After a month away, Kevin and MIke return to give a status report on the local teams and where Philadelphia sports stands heading into the holiday break.
Oct 27- World Serious
On this edition of Working the Beat, Mike and Kevin get ready for the 2022 World Series, break down the Phillies run and what needs to happen to beat the Astros. The guys also discuss the Eagles/Steelers game on Sunday and the 76ers slow start.
Oct. 17- The Best of Times
On this edition of Working the Beat, Mike Sielski from the Inquirer and 94 WIP joins us to discuss the historic weekend in Philadelphia sports that saw the Phillies advance to the National League Championship Series with a victory over the defending World Series champion Braves, along with the Eagles improving to 6-0 with a 26-17 win over the Dallas Cowboys.
Oct. 10- Tom McCarthy on Phillies
On this edition of Working The Beat, Phillies television play-by-play man Tom McCarthy joins us from Atlanta to preview Game 1 of the National League Division Series between the Phils and the Braves, look back at the win over the Cardinals and the difference in Aaron Nola this stretch run. Then, Mike and Kevin break down the Eagles 5-0 start, the 20-17 win over the Cardinals and look ahead to Sunday night's showdown against the Dallas Cowboys.
Oct 6, 2022- Meet Me In St. Louis
On this edition of Working the Beat, Mike and Kevin break down the Phillies-Cardinals Wild Card series, discuss the 11 year playoff drough, preview the Eagles game in Arizona and give their NFL and NCAA picks for Week 5
Sept. 15, 2022- Ed Kracz on Eagles/Vikings; Week 2 picks
On this edition of Working The Beat, Ed Kracz from SI.com's Eagles Today website joins us to preview the Birds Monday Night Football home opener against the Minnesota Vikings, look back at the defensive struggles in the win over the Lions, discuss Jonathan Gannon's scheme and whether he could end up on the hot seat and Jalen Hurts growth. Mike and Kevin then give their college football and NFL picks.
Sept 8 2022- Previewing the NFL season
On this edition of Working the Beat - Mike and Kevin preview the Eagles season opener against the Lions and their 2022 season outlook. The guys also return with the first edition of their weekend football picks.
August 29, 2022- Dave Jones on Penn State, College Football
On this edition of Working The Beat, Dave Jones of PennLive.com previews the 2022 College Football Season and the Big Ten, what Penn State will do in a crowded East field, the pressure on James Franklin and the College Football Playoff Landscape.
Aug 3, 2022- Angelo Cataldi on Retirement
On this edition of Working The Beat, Angelo Cataldi joins us to talk about his pending retirement, reveals when that will be, who may succeed him, how he feels sports talk radio has changed, his connection with Philadelphia fans and the one interview he wishes he could have before he leaves. Mike and Kevin discuss the Phillies at the trade deadline and the life of Vin Scully, who died on Tuesday at the age of 94.