Coal Region Campfire

Week 11 District playoffs The Tide are 0 - 0 ... survive and advance

I can't believe we're here at week 10, but believe it. We are. Another tough one last week, but we're on to a very tough North Schuylkill squad tonight at the Vet. We also give out our first ET Trophy Shop Coal Cracker of the Year Award to two unsung players. Hudson Clews and Gino Joy.

This. This is why you love October Fall Fridays. Absolutely perfect weather Pottsville vs Blue Mountain Homecoming And honoring the 2005 State Runner Ups What else do you want or need?

This will be a brutal stretch for the Crimson Tide to finish up the season, but it's one week at a time and this week, it's Wilson. Get the W and march on

It's been a rough go for Crimson Tide Nation the past week with the passing of Coach Keating and the Tide on a slide. Coach Brennan talks a little about his Coach Keating memories and how the Tide will try to bounce back this week.

We lost a legend and icon today with Coach Keating. We filmed before we received the news, but we will 100% be putting something out there giving him the respect and love he so much deserved. The Tide gave Southern Lehigh everything they could handle last week, and they look back in the win column this week against Lehighton

Can the Tide bounce back after last week's loss to Tamaqua?

The Tide look to keep the train moving in the win column and exercise some demons after a demoralizing loss to Tamaqua last year.

The Tide didn't get the start they wanted out of the gates, but don't hit the panic button just yet. Lots of great things in game 1 against an incredibly talented Shamokin squad.

We're back with our weekly Tide Football show with Head Coach Mike Brennan!

The Tide Season officially came to an end in the second round of Districts. Now we start rolling for next year

Hand up, I didn't think we'd be here this week. But, thankfully the Tide made a jerk out of me, and we're now in Week 12 playing in the District Semi finals. Hats off to this team. Roll Tide!

The Tide ran into some trouble north of the mountain against North Schuylkill to end the regular season. But we're onto ACC for first rounds of districts on a Thursday Halloween night. Roll Tide

What a win over Blue Mountain last week. But no sleep for the weary as the Tide gear back up to face North Schuylkill in Fountain Springs (where it's definitely going to be twenty degrees colder) Will the Tide get a winning record?! Roll Tide!

Blue Mountain week. I need not say more. Also a little bonus with Adrian Portland from the PAHS planetarium who was generous enough to give us the observation deck. Roll Tide

Week 08. A cool fall night. Senior Night. Halloween in the air. All the makings of a great Friday night. Coach Brennan - A pork chopette fan? You better believe it. An episode under the lights

Live from the Little Theater at the high school this week as we discuss the taaaall order of beating Northwestern Lehigh and a little name recognition game. Roll Tide!

Another hard fought loss from the Tide as they fell to Southern Lehigh and 2 - 3 on the season. BUT they're getting better and putting a good product out on the field. Second half of the season starts tonight Roll Ride

T102SportsNow has given me the opportunity to host the Mike Brennan Show every week. So we're back baby! Signature win is on the docket this week when Southern Lehigh comes to the Vet. Listen to the podcast and head to www.wpparadio.com/ and listen to the Crimson Tide games Roll Tide!

We bounce back this week after a heart breaking loss in the final seconds against Tamaqua. But the Tide marches on and prepares for their game against Bangor on the road. We'll be posting the podcast here every Friday at 630 PM Listen on WPPA 1360 online. Roll Tide

T102SportsNow has given me the opportunity to host the Mike Brennan Show every week. So we're back baby! You can find the first two episodes on our "Coal Region Campfire" page. Listen to the podcast and head to https://www.wpparadio.com/ and listen to the Crimson Tide games Roll Tide!

T102 Sports Now has hired your guy to handle the weekly Mike Brennan Show with the head coach of the Tide himself. The first week didn't go to plan, but high tide will make a return. New episodes every Friday!

T102 Sports Now has hired your guy to handle the weekly Mike Brennan Show with the head coach of the Tide himself. Lots to catch up with the new head coach. New episodes every Friday!

I only heard about Frank Gangemi a couple weeks ago. A Pottsville football legend in the 80s, he went on to play at Johns Hopkins and was All Conference on Offense & Defense, which is just unheard of. Amazingly, still not in the PAHS Hall of Fame, but I'm going to try to change that soon. One of my favorite interviews I've done.

We've been gone for a while, but we're back with a bang. General George Joulwan represents the Coal Region just about as much as you can. A 4 Star General and the former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO AND, most importantly, an "East Sider" through and through.

Episode 5 of season 3 We head up north North of the Mountain to the land of McAdoo. Definite finalist for Mac and Cheese Hall of Fame.

Groody Catering gets the Coal Region experience. Their hot sauce takes a back seat to no one.

Once again if you're a judge running for office in Schuylkill county, then you need to stop at the campfire. Jim Conville got the memo and he's here today

Watch the full episode later today on Facebook.

Coal Region Campfire has become the 60 Minutes of Schuylkill County. It's a must stop for Lenten Fish Dinners, and of course for judge candidates. Today we welcome Christina Hale and Chris Hobbs to the campfire. Chris Hobbs. Pubs guy. Won't hold it against him.

You're getting the audio early, but you need to see the visuals when we release this morning at 9 AM on Facebook! We discuss Lenten Fish Dinner of South Cass and also the dating possibilities of the St. Patrick End of Summer Festival (RIP)

Mr. Darren from the Girl Who Code program at the Pottsville Free Public Library pulls a seat at the campfire and talks the STEM program. It's FREE too!

Porcupine Pat is the absolute best. He's a true original who oozes passion. Today I had the pleasure of spending some time with him at the Charles Baber cemetery and he talked me through some of the trees there. Lots of history!

David from Boscov's recently passed away. He was one of my first interviews and I wanted to wait to do a bigger episode on Boscov's, but it just never worked out. You can't listen to this without having a smile on your face. Guy loved his job and did it with such passion. You can't teach that.

Muhammad Ali, as everyone knows and should know had his HQ here in Deer Lake. There's so many different stories and my hope with this series is to capture as many as possible.

Leroy Boyer from the Pottsville Republican and Jason Genovese join me today and we hash out the best athletes and coaches of all time from Schuylkill County and the Coal Region.

Jim Haluska from the Schuylkill Historical society takes the time to explain the historical events of the Spanish Flu here in the county.

Connor Hinchliffe started out as a catcher, then made the jump to pitcher, where today he's in the Phillies organization. Not. Too. Shabby. I swallowed my pride and met him at Railway and we had a catch. Tommy John surgery is scheduled for next week. Well worth it.

Presented by CACL and Darren J March Financial Services. Week 3. Hopefully, you're buckled in! Trinity Lutheran!

Presented by CACL and Darren J March Financial Services. Week 2. Prepare yourself.

Presented by CACL and Darren J. March Financial services. Jim Roth is on the Mount Rushmore of Coal Region football coaches. He's on the Mount Rushmore of PA Coaches. He's a legend, and he's built one of the most dominant and successful football programs in the entire country.

Presented by CACL and Darren J March Financial Services. The unofficial mayor of St. Clair Dave Plachko joins the campfire today as we celebrate National Chili Day at Tommy's M&S.

Presented by CACL & Darren J March financial services. Lenten Fish Dinner Review Tour kicks off Season 2 with St. Clair Fish & Games Lobster Bisque and Altamont Fire Company's fish fry. A very bold statement is made in this review. Very Bold.

Presented by CACL Coal Region Campfire Wing Review Tour travels to Middleport's Coal Street Pub. Interesting facts about Middleport too.

Presented by CACL Today we spoke with Madeline Wittig, last year's Junior Idol winner. If you're interested in competing, email [email protected] or follow "Schuylkill Theater Association" on Facebook.

Presented by CACL The people spoke and I listened, so we headed down to Bum's Rush on Route 61 to give their wings their day in court.

PRESENTED BY CACL Frank Messina took the bull by the horns and started a Schuylkill County Model Railroad club. He and his club have made incredible progress already, and when it's done, it's going to be awesome.

Lenten Fish Dinner Season is upon us ladies and gentlemen. Buckle up, because I'm going to run through a brick wall for you in my quest to find the perfect haddock, cole slaw, and mac & cheese for you.

Presented by CACL Today we sit down with Keith Semerod and Shawn Frankenstein of SAM here in Pottsville. We take a little turn, but we dive into the process of counting the homeless in the county. Quite interesting.

Presented by CACL If you're a fan of Pottsville sports, then you're a fan of 50/50 Frank. He bleeds crimson and white, and is the heart beat of the Tide faithful. Frank is battling cancer right now, but his spirit is not deterred. I had the absolute pleasure of talking with him. ROLLLL TIDE!