Crossing Streams

Kyle and Jim bat around the Marcus Mariota topic, discuss Kyle's call with WIP Operations Manager Andy Bloom after he called Kyle an "A-hole" on the air, the Flyers' deadline moves, Curt Schilling's response to Twitter comments, and something something global warming.

Kyle and Jim talk about Mike Missanelli's (and many others') misunderstanding and dismissal of new media, and defend Katie Nolan against old hags from the New York tabloids. We also touch on the directionless Phillies, fuzzy nips, and having a mascot that hates the team.

Kyle and Jim talk about the vapid nothingness of February, Kacie McDonnell's questionable use of Instagram and choice of mate, the DOA-sounding Breakfast on Broad, and why Brian Williams is the Sal Pal of news, or why Sal Pal is the Brian Williams of sports. One or the other.

Kyle and Jim discuss reporters whining about Media Day, blown weather reports, beat writer wars, Jim's experience at the Royal Rumble, and beards. Brought to you by SugarHouse Casino.

Jim and I are joined by longtime CB contributor and wrestling nut Ryan Gillon, who set up an interview with wrestling broadcasting legend and former WWE announcer Jim Ross. We spent about 40 minutes talking with Good 'Ol J.R. about what he's been up to lately, the current state of announcing (in both wrestling and football), old school vs. new school wrestling, general reminiscery, how Philly fans let him know he would be welcomed back into broadcasting with Bell's Palsy during WrestleMania XV, and his one-man show, Ringside with Jim Ross, which is coming to Philly and South Jersey next Friday and Sunday before Royal Rumble. After that, we talk Eagles front office drama, the terrible reporting that kicked off the new year, RADIO WARS, and the worst idea in sports history.

Liberty Broadcast partner and BGN Radio host John Barchard joins Kyle and Jim to discuss the Jimmy Rollins trade, but mostly tell Kyle how terrible he thought the post about protestors outside the Eagles game was. Diana Marie Russini of NBC Washington discusses the hilarious state of the Redskins and where she was headed after our conversation-- the White House Christmas party. Also, slotting the Eagles in the NFC, the best techniques for picking up after your dog, pre-smartphone and tablet throne use, and more.

Sometimes friend Kevin Matuszak joins us this week to discuss RADIO WARS, the allure of daily fantasy leagues, why I'm hooked on NBC's live broadcast musicals, Kevin's standup career, the Flyers, and a whole bunch of other nonsense.

Sixers CEO Scott O'Neil joins me and Jim for a nearly hour-long conversation about rebuilding, the effect it can have on everyone in the organization, Larry Brown's criticisms, Sam Hinkie's accessibility, Joel Embiid's Twitter, social media in general, sports betting, the new practice facility, the new mascot and its kid focus group. Also, Jim and I kick things off with a brief Eagles-Packers discussion. O'Neil interview starts at 12:40. This is a good one.

Jim and I talk to John Giura, an executive producer of Foxcatcher and one of the wrestlers who lived at John du Pont's estate. Also, Mark Sanchez, needy animals, egotistical business owners, helipads, and the walking lawsuit-waiting-to-happen that is Bernie Parent.

BGN Radio's John Barchard joins Kyle and Jim to discuss how 10 years in radio turned him on to podcasting, the problems with forced discussion in sports media, the time Ryan Seacrest threatened to fire him, his problem with Jeff McLane, lousy beat writers, the Sixers and why Howard Eskin is a moron, Chip Kelly's "quarterback proof offense," Nick Foles, Mark Sanchez, the Ryan brothers' misplaced focus on defense, and arena lighting.

NJ.com's Eliot Shorr-Parks joins me and Jim to discuss the Eagles, what's eating Nick Foles, if culture actually wins football and if Chip Kelly will burn players out, sports teams on Twitter, Jerry Jones' micromanagement, the Sixers' new arena lighting, tanking, Scott O'Neil's balling ability, Jim's MONSTER BLOCK on Eliot, and, of course, Jim's hipster sweatpants. Brought to you by Draft Kings.

Kyle's joined by Twitter hero (@FanSince09), who helped solve a hate crime-esque assault recently and has been making the rounds in the media - from the Today Show to Inside Edition to The View - using Evan Mathis as his publicist. We discuss that experience, the local Twitter community, how awful the Phillies are at social media (and how great the Eagles are), Mathis, and our joint partnership with NRG Energy. In the second half, Dave Warner of WhatYouPayForSports.com joins Kyle to discuss the NBA's mega deal with ESPN and TNT, HBO's new over-the-top streaming service, cord cutting in general, and people making millions on YouTube.

Our recurring friend Kevin Matuszak and I talk to Chip Kelly expert, author, sports writer and Harvard grad Mark Saltveit, who wrote the lengthy profile on Chip for Philly.com last month. He's also written a book about Chip, The Tao of Chip Kelly, and has another one coming out next spring. Mark may literally know more about Chip kelly, both the person and football coach, than anyone in the media. We go deep discussing his coaching philosophies, his progressive, business-like approach to running a football team, and the not-so-thrilled reaction Chip had when he learned about the Philly.com profile. Sponsor: Draft Kings-- Win up to $1 million in a one-week only Week 7 fantasy football league. Visit CrossingBroad.com and click the "Draft Kings" link to pick your team.

Kyle and Jim talk with Tony Bruno, who discusses leaving 97.5 The Fanatic, their "insulting offer" which he considers a breach of contract, his upcoming podcast, our affiliation, the ludicrous way the radio industry estimates ratings, moving back in with his mom (literally), his WIP days, Keith Olbermann, and a whole bunch of other stuff. This is a good one.

NJ.com's Eliot Shorr-Parks joins Jim and Kyle for his second annual Eagles season preview. Eliot shares some observations from the NovaCare Complex while discussing Chip, Foles, the defense, Alex Henery always looking sad, and more. We also touch on Eliot's DeSean gang story, which you may have heard about.

The first one did really well and, despite a few hiccups, my ever-present nasally voice and some other quirks, I liked the format. Jim joins me for this one to recap the week.

Fashion editor Dan and I discuss Nike's issue producing a Midnight Green Eagles jersey.

Editor's commentary August 15-22, 2014

Jim and I discuss Ruben Amaro's idiocy, the Eagles' non-interest in switching to Kelly Green full-time, and sports video games on the new systems.

Kevin, Dave and I discuss DeSean Jackson's release, his alleged gang affiliations and race. Fun.