Posts Tagged ‘ESPN’

The Broad Street Line Express – WPPM 106.5 FM: (Episode 27) Philadelphia Eagles State of the Union

Friday, May 12th, 2017

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With the 2017 NFL Draft in the rear-view mirror, we break down the Philadelphia Eagles position-by-position and tell you where they stand heading into training camp. We also talk about racism in professional sports, and take a hard look at the sports media landscape in the wake of ESPN's layoffs.

The War Room: Courting the Cord-Cutters (Ep. 355)

Friday, April 7th, 2017

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Join us this week in The War Room as we recap the week of sports!

UNC wins it's 6th national championship, UConn's 111-game winning streak is snapped at the worst possible time (for them), a new Basketball Hall of Fame class has been named, Tony Romo calls it quits and goes straight to the booth, and Russell Westbrook continues his assault on the NBA record books. We'll discuss all of this plus a whole lot more, including the ever-changing direction of sports programming, and ESPN's reluctance to fully reinvent themselves and adapt to the changing times.

"This portion of the revolution will not be televised, but EVERYBODY can listen."

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The Broad Street Line: 2016 NFL Preview/Olympic Recap – Episode 312

Friday, August 26th, 2016

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THIS WEEK on The Broad Street Line, we're doing a deep dive as we hit you with our 2016 NFL Preview. Later in the show, we'll break down ESPN's 2017 Mock Draft and tell you who the Sixers would walk away with if it happened today. Come through and join the fun...

The War Room: One For ‘The Land’/2016 NBA Draft, featuring ESPN’s Sarah Spain (Ep. 313)

Friday, June 24th, 2016

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Join us this week as we go NBA-heavy for perhaps the final week of the summer.

LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, and the Cleveland Cavaliers came back from a seemingly insurmountable 3-1 deficit to thwart the defending champion Golden State Warriors, win the NBA title, and effectively bring one home for "The Land". We will dissect the Finals and its aftermath and we will discuss the top of the NBA Draft all the way up until draft time!

We'll also talk with Sarah Spain of ESPN about these same topics, as well as the harassment women in sports media receive on social media.

"This portion of the revolution will not be televised, but EVERYBODY can listen."

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Eye On Sports Podcast: Massive Changes, NFL Injuries + News/Notes – 5/10/16

Wednesday, May 11th, 2016

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Ray Lewis, Trent Dilfer, and Chris Carter out at ESPN, in favor of Randy Moss

Pitt RB James Connor finishing last round of Chemo

Miami HC Mark Richt taking on Play-calling duties

Melvin Gordon has Microfracture surgery

Way to early picks: Rookies who will make the most impact in the NFC South. Have 3

The Broad Street Line: Super Bowl 50 Preview – Episode #284

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2016

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Before you settle in to enjoy Super Bowl 50, we'll tell you everything you need to know about The Big Game. On this edition of The Broad Street Line, we'll give you the major keys to Sunday's huge matchup between the Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos.

Later in the show, we'll debate ESPN's NBA all-time player rankings, recap a busy week in the NFL, and get you up to speed on the past week in sports as only we can. So come and take a ride on The Broad Street Line - The future of sports talk radio has finally arrived.

The Broad Street Line: 2015-16 NBA Season Preview/ESPN’s College Gameday Comes To Philly – Ep #270

Wednesday, October 28th, 2015

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The Philadelphia Eagles are 3-4 heading into the bye week, and we'll explore if and how Chip Kelly can get his team back on track.

Later in the show, we'll preview the 2015-16 NBA season, make our World Series predictions, and get you ready as ESPN's College Gameday comes to the City of Brotherly Love in advance of this weekend's Notre Dame/Temple showdown. So, for all of that and more, come and take a ride on The Broad Street Line: The future of sports talk radio has finally arrived.

The War Room: What We Learned From Week 1 of the NFL Season (Ep. 272)

Friday, September 18th, 2015

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Join the generals this week as we discuss the week in sports, and mainly the happenings from week 1 of the NFL season.

We'll discuss Mariota vs. Winston, the new-look Philadelphia Eagles, big injuries from week 1, HOF or HOF Versus; more Deflategate, Games of Week 3, and MUCH more!

As usual, Fred Perdue of the Eye on Sports Podcast will join us to discuss the games of the week in college football.

So tune in and keep it locked right here! "This portion of the revolution will not be televised, but EVERYBODY can listen."

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“Cooler Than the Other Side of the Pillow” (Ep. 235)

Friday, January 9th, 2015

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Join us back at our regular time as we discuss the big sports stories of the week as only we can right here in The War Room!

We lost one of our inspirations and a true pioneer this week with the passing of ESPN's Stuart Scott, and this entire episode is dedicated to his memory. We'll be joined by Stu's former ESPN colleague, Rob Parker, and NBA veteran Ronnie Brewer Jr. to reflect on what Stuart Scott meant to this industry and how he touched them personally.

We'll talk about the power struggle in Philly that ended up in promotions for some key Eagles personnel. We'll discuss the controversy in Dallas with the picked up flag and preview the divisional round of the NFL playoffs. We'll also give out our 2014 NFL Season Awards.

As usual, Fred Perdue of CollegeFootballExtra.com will join us, but this time to preview Oregon vs Ohio State in the College Football National Championship Game.

We'll talk about everything we just mentioned and a whole lot more, so be sure to tune in and join the conversations!

"This portion of the revolution will not be televised, but EVERYBODY can listen."

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The War Room: Conversation with ESPN His & Hers’ Michael Smith & Jemele Hill

Thursday, December 25th, 2014

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Check out our 12/4/14 conversation with ESPN's Michael Smith & Jemele Hill of the His & Hers TV show and podcast.

We speak with Michael & Jemele about some pressing sports/social issues such as...

- The "Hands Up, Don't Shoot" pre-game demonstration by the St. Louis Rams players, and its subsequent backlash

- Charles Barkley's comments about the decision not to indict Ferguson officer Darren Wilson

- Jemele's interview with Janay Rice (wife of Ray Rice)

- Adrian Peterson's indefinite suspension

...and more!

"This portion of the revolution will not be televised, but EVERYBODY can listen."

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