Working The Beat

On this edition of Working The Beat, Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Bob Ford joins us to discuss the Eagles loss to the Patriots, the struggles of Carson Wentz and the offense, the decisions of Howie Roseman, the Sixers struggles early in the season and much more. Then, Bob, Mike Kern and Kevin Cooney give their memories of former Inquirer sports columnist Bill Lyon, who passed away Sunday at the age of 81.

Mike Sielski- fresh off a week with the Patriots in Foxboro, helps us preview the Eagles-Pats Super Bowl LII rematch at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday, plus talks about the surge of the young Flyers, the Giants hiring of Gabe Kapler as manager and many more topics. Plus, Mike and Kevin make their weekly NCAA and NFL football selections.

On this edition of Working The Beat, WIP's Rhea Hughes joins us to talk about the Eagles, the Sixers, the adventures of working the biggest sports talk morning show and a lot more. Then, Mike and Kevin give their football picks and also comment about the first College Football Playoff rankings.

On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin talk about the 5-4 Eagles as they look ahead at the Patriots in two weeks, the DeSean Jackson injury and the way that Howie Roseman handled it. Plus, we talk about the past decade and the most important figure in Philadelphia sports during the 2010s.

On this edition of Working The Beat, longtime NFL writer Paul Domowitch from the Daily News/Inquirer joins us to discuss the Eagles win against the Bills, the look ahead to the Bears this weekend, the lack of action at the NFL trade deadline and covering the USFL's Stars back in the day. Kevin and Mike also give their NFL and NCAA picks and look at the state of umpiring in sports

On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin react to the hiring of Joe Girardi to be the new Phillies manager. Then, Geoff Mosher from the "Inside The Birds" podcast and 97.3 ESPN Radio in Atlantic City discusses the Eagles as they head to Buffalo for a critical test against the 5-1 Bills. Plus, the guys try to bounce back in their NCAA and NFL picks.

On this edition of Working the Beat, Jon Johnson from 94 WIP and KYW 1060 previews the 2019-20 Philadelphia 76ers and looks at the Phillies quest for a new hire, which could be former Yankees skipper Joe Girardi. In addition, Mike and Kevin discuss the fallout from the Eagles fiasco in Dallas and what could lie ahead in Buffalo this weekend.

On this edition of Working The Beat, the Eagles-Cowboys rivalry takes center stage as Zach Berman from the Athletic joins us to discuss the flaws of the Birds, the unnamed critics of Carson Wentz, the lack of a trade for Jalen Ramsey and the desperation of both sides. (10:00); At the 30 minute mark, Mike and Kevin make their NCAA and NFL picks for the upcoming weekend (34:00); Then, they discuss the Phillies managerial search and the fallout from the John Middleton press conference last week (59:00)

On this edition of Working The Beat, Kevin and Mike react to the official announcement of the Phillies firing of Gabe Kapler. In the second segment, WIP (94.1-FM) host Big Daddy Graham updates us on his rehab from medical issues and tells us about the people who have seen him. The last segment, Kevin and MIke give their football picks and preview Eagles-Vikings.

In this edition of Working The Beat, Matt Gelb from the Athletic breaks down the latest on the never ending saga of Gabe Kapler's status as Phillies manager, plus the other changes that the organization has already made and what may come next no matter what the outcome. Mike and Kevin then discuss the Eagles win over the Jets, the upcoming road schedule and the NBA's controversy in China.

On this edition of Working The Beat, Philadelphia Inquirer Phillies beat writer Matt Breen talks to us about the uncertain status of Gabe Kapler, the dynamics within the organization and what could be the future of Matt Klentak and Andy MacPhail. Then, Mike and Kevin give their NCAA and NFL Picks for Week 5 of the season.

On this edition of "Working The BEat", Kevin and Mike break down the Eagles win over the Packers on Thursday night, give their NCAA and NFL picks for the coming week and break down the Phillies as they head to the final weekend of the regular season.

On this edition of Working The Beat, WIP's Glen Macnow discusses the 1-2 Eagles, the eliminated Phillies, his book with Big Daddy Graham, his love of beer and the adjustments of working in Philadelphia media for over 30 years. Then, Mike and Kevin discuss the state of the Eagles - heading to Green Bay for Thursday Night Football- and the Phillies, who are heading home without a postseason appearance for the eighth straight season.

On this edition of Working The Beat, the guys are joined by the one and only Merrill Reese to discuss the legendary Eagles Play By Play man's career, the upcoming game against the Lions, his chemistry with Mike Quick and other football topics. They also give out their college and NFL picks for the upcoming weekend.

On the latest edition of Working the Beat, national baseball writer Jayson Stark of "The Athletic" and MLB Network joins us to discuss his summer following his honoring as the J.G. Taylor Spink Award winner from the Baseball Hall of Fame. He also discusses the Phillies disappointing ending, the future of the franchise, where they could be going in free agency and how the MLB Playoffs shape up heading into October. Mike and Kevin then discuss the Eagles loss to the Falcons on Sunday and the rash of changes at quarterback in the NFL.

On this edition of Working The Beat, WIP Morning Show host Angelo Cataldi joins us to talk about 30 years leading the most popular sports talk show in the city, why Philadelphia became his home after leaving Rhode Island, his feelings on the radio business and sports journalism in 2019, his own contract situation, his interviews with Gabe Kapler, The Phillies and Eagles situations and other insights. In addition, Mike and Kevin give their weekly College Football and NFL picks "For Amusement Only"

On the NFL season preview edition of Working The Beat, WIP's Howard Eskin - the sideline reporter for the Eagles radio network- joins Mike and Kevin to discuss the 2019 season, the pressure on the Eagles, the Gabe Kapler watch with The Phillies and his long and distinguished career as a Philadelphia sports broadcaster. The guys also give their thoughts on the 2019 Eagles and the "For Amusement Only" picks for Week 2 in College Football and Week 1 of the NFL.

In this edition of Working The Beat, veteran Penn State beat writer/columnist Dave Jones from the Harrisburg Patriot News joins Mike and Kevin to talk about the Lions, the road ahead in the Big Ten, James Franklin's future in Happy Valley and the pressure of Jim Harbaugh. Also, Kevin and Mike give their Week 1 College Football "For Amusement Picks"

In this edition of Working the Beat, Jack McCaffery of the Delaware County Daily Times talks about The Phillies wild inconsistency as the race for the second wild card heads for home. Later, Les Bowen of the Philadelphia Inquirer and Inquirer.com takes a look at the Eagles as the regular season gets ready to kickoff, plus the fallout from Andrew Luck's sudden retirement from the National Football League