PODCAST · sports
Working The Beat
by Kevin Cooney
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.
Episodes
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May 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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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,...
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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
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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...
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July 26, 2022- Mike MIssanelli
On this edition of Working The Beat, legendary sports talk host Mike Missanelli joins us to discuss the Eagles post-game show he will be a part of on Jakib Media, his exit from 97.5, his view on the current media climate and his legendary career. On the second half of the show, Mike and Kevin...
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July 5, 2022- Surging and Splintering
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin discuss the Phillies playoff hopes, the breakup of college football into super conferences, the Sixers summer moves and some reaction to events in Philadelphia on July 4.
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June 17, 2022- Jayson Stark on the Phillies surge
On this edition of Working The Beat, Jayson Stark from the Athletic and MLB Network joins Kevin to discuss the Phillies recent surge, the change to Rob Thomson, the decisions that Dave Dombrowski faces up ahead as the club contends. Other MLB topics are also discussed. Finally, Mike Kern joins to...
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June 3, 2022- THe firing of Joe Girardi
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin break down the Phillies dismissal of Joe Girardi on Friday after a 22-29 start, highlight where things have gone wrong and what can realistically be done. To conclude, the guys talk about the changing Philadelphia media landscape.
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May 27- Ray Didinger on Retirement
Ray Didinger of 94.1 WIP and NBC Sports Philadelphia joins Mike and Kevin for the full episode to talk about his 53 year career, which ends on Sunday with his final show with partner Glen Macnow. Ray discusses his break into the industry, the highs and lows of the media, the state of the four...
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May 13- Processed And Sent
On this edition of Working the Beat, Mike and Kevin recap the Sixers discouraging loss to the Miami Heat, and discuss the future of the franchise. The Phillies West Coast trip and the NFL schedule are on the table as well.
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May 1- Preview of 76ers/Heat, Reviewing Eagles Draft
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin break down the 76ers chances against the Heat after Joel Embiid's injury, the Eagles weekend at the NFL Draft and the Phillies following a weekend in New York.
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April 21, 2022- Shocker On The Main Line
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin are joined by Joe Juliano- the Villanova beat writer for the Inquirer for the past 25 years- to discuss Jay Wright's decision to retire and where the program goes from here. Then, Mike and Kevin break down the 76ers 3-0 lead in the first round...
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April 3, 2022- Villanova's loss, Looking at Augusta, Phillies Talk
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin break down Villanova's loss in the Final Four to Kansas, the national title game between the Jayhawks and North Carolina, look ahead to betting picks for the Masters, discuss the Phillies start of the season and give their thoughts on the Will...
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March 4, 2022- Beginning the Madness with Mike Jensen
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike Jensen from the Inquirer joins us to preview the NCAA Tournament, Villanova's chances of a deep run, Temple's season of rebirth and the other local schools. Mike and Kevin then discuss the baseball lockout, the first few games of James Harden's 76ers…
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Feb. 24- Ruben Amaro Jr. on the baseball lockout
On this edition of Working The Beat, Ruben Amaro Jr. of NBC Sports Philadelphia joins us to discuss the MLB Labor Situation, what it will be like when free agency is over and what the Phillies have to fill. Mike and Kevin then discuss James Harden's debut for the 76ers, the NBA's all time 75 year...
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Feb 18 - The Trade and The Lockout
On this edition of Working the Beat, Mike and Kevin discuss the Ben Simmons/James Harden deal, the ramifications for the 76ers down the road in the playoffs, the Olympic figure skating scandal, the MLB lockout and a look ahead to March Madness.
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Jan. 28, 2022- Rob Maaddi on Championship Weekend, Baseball Hall
On this edition of Working The Beat, Rob Maaddi from the Associated Press and the Faith On The Field podcast joins us to preview the NFL's Championship games, discuss the next steps for the Eagles, look at Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers futures and his vote on the Baseball Hall of Fame. Mike and…
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Jan 19, 2022- Ray Didinger wraps up the Eagles season
On this edition of Working The Beat, Ray Didinger of 94.1 WIP and NBC Sports Philadelphia joins us to discuss the end of the Eagles season, the future of the quarterback position, evaluating where the franchise is overall and what they could do in the draft.
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Jan 7, 2022- Getting set for the playoffs
On this edition of Working The Beat, Kevin and Mike preview Saturday night's regular-season finale between the Eagles and Cowboys, discuss the possible playoff opponents for Philadelphia, debate whether the Eagles should play their starters, break down the Flyers and Sixers after the holiday…
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Dec. 27- Looking Back at 2021, Looking Ahead to 2022
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin look back at 2021 and ahead to 2022 with Jon Johnson of 94.1 WIP and Mike Sielski of the Philadelphia Inquirer and author of the book "The Rise".
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Dec. 23- The Christmas Show
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin recap the Eagles win over Washington and look ahead to the game against the Giants, debate Jason Kelce's place in Philadelphia sports lure and discuss the best things about Christmas.
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Dec. 17, 2021- John Gonzalez on Eagles and Sixers
On this edition of Working The Beat, John Gonzalez from Sports Illustrated joins us to discuss the Eagles being postponed to Tuesday night against Washington due to COVID, the 76ers struggles, the Ben Simmons trade situation and other topics.
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Dec 14- The Odds and Ends Show
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin cover the spectrum of topics ranging to the Sixers as a Ben Simmons trade draws closer, the problems that the NBA, NFL and NHL are having with COVID-19 and Kevin reveals his Baseball Hall of Fame ballot.
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Dec. 10- Ed Barkowitz on Sports Gambling
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin are joined by Ed Barkowitz to discuss the latest news on the sports gambling front and to preview next week's big Christmas Toy drop at Moonshine in South Philadelphia.
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Dec. 7- Jason Myrtetus on Flyers, Eagles QB Controversy?
On this edition of Working The Beat, Jason Myrtetus from 97.5 The Fanatic and the "Aw Geez" podcast joins us to discuss the Flyers firing of Alain Vigneault, what's next for the franchise, who the next head coach should be and where it all has gone wrong for the Orange and Black. Mike and Kevin...
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Nov. 24- Mike Sielski on Eagles, Flyers, Kobe
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin are joined by Inquirer columnist Mike Sielski, who is the author of "The Rise" detailing the young life of Kobe Bryant. In addition to previewing his book, Mike talkes about the Eagles and Jalen Hurts, the Flyers scoring issues and the…
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Nov. 18- Andy Talley on the CFB Hall; Bryce Harper wins MVP
On this edition of Working the Beat, Mike and Kevin are joined by former Villanova head coach Andy Talley who will be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame on Dec. 7 in Las Vegas. Andy also talks about the Bone Marrow Foundation that has helped hundreds of cancer patients. Mike and…
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Nov 5- And we're back
On this edition of Working The BEat, Kevin and Mike return to the mics. Kevin explains what has taken the show on hiatus, then the guys breaks into conversations about Ben Simmons, the Sixers start, the Eagles hovering around .500, the College Football Playoff, the Braves winning the World…
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Sept. 30 Part II Joel Zings Ben; A Phillies Postmordem
On Part II of Working The BEat, Mike and Kevin discuss the latest in the Ben Simmons drama with Joel Embiid taking a dig at his (former?) teammate. They also pour one out for the end of the Phillies playoff hopes.
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Sept 30, Part I- Les Bowen on the Eagles, Football Picks
On Part I of our two-part Working The Beat, Les Bowen of the Associated Press (formerly of the Daily News/Inquirer) joins us to discuss last week's debacle in Dallas for the Eagles, how concerning Nick Sirianni's game plan and reaction was, what this all means for Jalen Hurts and where the...
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Sept. 24- Rob Maaddi on Eagles/Cowboys, NFL
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin sit down with Rob Maaddi of the Associated Press about the Eagles-COwboys game, the state of the NFL and the league choosing to have a wild card game on Monday Night. Mike and Kevin then make their college and pro football picks.
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Sept. 17- Trying for 2-0; the Week 2 FB picks
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin look ahead to the Eagles Week 2 clash with the 49ers and break down the weekend's slate in college and pro football.
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Sept. 10- Previewing Eagles/Falcons, FB Picks, Glen Macnow on Big Daddy Graham
On the latest edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin look ahead to the first week of the NFL season, the EAgles-Falcons game and make their football picks for college and pro. Then, WIP's Glen Macnow joins Kevin to talk about Big Daddy Graham, the legendary Philadelphia comedian and sports...
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Sept. 8- Live from Chaps Pit Beef with Paul Hagen, Jack McCaffery
On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin are live from Chaps Pit Beef on Baltimore Pike in Media talking baseball with Paul Hagen and the rest of the Philadelphia sports scene with Jack McCaffery, including an Eagles preview and Ben Simmons talk
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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.
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