On this edition of Working The Beat, Bob Brookover talks about the Phillies at the MLB Trade Deadline and his memories of 40 years in sportswriting, most of which at the Inquirer. Then, we travel to Tokyo with Matt DeGeorge of the Delco Times and Swimming World magazine to discuss the Games of the XXXII Olympiad. Mike and Kevin also discuss the Eagles opening training camp, DeShaun Watson trade rumors, Ben Simmons trade rumors as the 76ers hit draft night and the chaos of Oklahoma and Texas leaving the Big XII for the SEC.

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July 27- Bob Brookover on Baseball; Matt DeGeorge on the Olympics

After a two-week break for vacation, Mike and Kevin return with an airing of the grievances edition of Working The Beat. The topics include Danny Green's defense of Ben Simmons, the Phillies and the trade deadline and the International Olympic Committee electing to have a spectator-less Olympics in Tokyo.

July 8- Airing of the Grievances

On this edition of Working The Beat, Rich Hofmann from The Athletic joins us to discuss the end of the Sixers season at the hands of the Atlanta Hawks, the future of Ben Simmons and a glimpse of the window the franchise has going forward.

June 21- The Mourning After

On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin break down the 76ers epic Game 4 and Game 5 collapses that leave them on the brink of elimination against the Atlanta Hawks, the future of Ben Simmons, where Game 5 ranks in all time disasters in Philadelphia history. The PHillies, US Open and the 27th anniversary of the OJ Simpson chase also enter the discussion.

June 17- Nightmare on South Broad Street

On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin look back at the first two games of the Sixers-Hawks Eastern Conference semifinals, what the Sixers need to do to pull away, how dominant Joel Embiid has played, the ramifications of Ben Simmons non shooting and other topics, like the Phillies attendance woes.

June 9- Heading To Georgia Even

On this edition of Working The Beat, Kevin and guest host Mike Sielski are joined by Natalie Egenolf about her departure from 97.5 The Fanatic, growing up in the region, the Philly accent, working in radio, the 76ers playoff run and the Phillies position in the city's sports rankings. Mike and Kevin then break down Doc Rivers comments on Ben Simmons' foul shooting woes, whether Aaron Nola and Alec Bohm are cogs the Phillies could build around and discuss Mike's upcoming book "The Rise" about Kobe Bryant's early years in basketball.

June 2- Natalie Egenolf

On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin break down the Sixers easy wins in the first two games of the NBA Playoffs over the Washington Wizards, the Phillies split in Miami, Phil Mickelson's win at the PGA and begin a summer-long look at some of the best announcer calls in Philadelphia sports history with a look at the best from the Phillies history.

May 27- Drubbing DC

On this edition of Working The Beat, Rhea Hughes from the WIP Morning Show joins Mike and Kevin to discuss her 25 years on one of America's most celebrated drive time shows, the way that the show sounds fresh, how the marketplace is for women within the media industry and the state of the franchises. Mike and Kevin then discuss the 76ers upcoming playoff run, Jay Wright's Hall of Fame induction, a historical date in Philadelphia sports history and a food violation that Kevin had on his trip to Boston over the weekend.

May 19- Rhea Hughes

On this edition of Working The Beat, John Kincade from 97.5 The Fanatic joins Mike and Kevin to discuss his return to Philadelphia, what sports life in Atlanta was really like, how he sees the challenge of going up against long-time mentor Angelo Cataldi; how he runs a show; the Flyers disappointing season; the NBA's flawed regular seasons and his battles with cancer. Mike and Kevin then touch on the Eagles upcoming schedule.

May 12- John Kincade On Coming Home

On this edition of Working The Beat, former 76ers team president Pat Croce joins Mike and Kevin to discuss his new HEALED program that he has developed with the American Cancer Society, his outlook on life, his own battle with cancer, the memories of the 2001 76ers, how he kept Allen Iverson and Larry Brown together and his relationship with Ed Snider. Afterwards, the Sixers, Phillies and Flyers are all on the topic list with the guys.

May 5- Pat Croce

On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin break down the Eagles first three picks of the NFL Draft - including Heisman Trophy winner Devontae Smith's pick in the first round. Also, the guys touch on the 76ers bid for top seed in the East, the Phillies leading the NL East's mediocrity and other topics.

May 1- Sweet Home Alabama

ON this edition of Working the Beat, Mike and Kevin talk about the Eagles draft plans, Nick Sirianni's attitude, the 76ers slump, the Phillies in Colorado and more.

April 23- Feeling A Draft

On this edition of Working The Beat, The Athletic's Zach Berman details the story that he, Bo Wulf and Sheil Kapada released this week detailing the inner structure of the Eagles under Jeffrey Lurie and Howie Roseman. Mike and Kevin then discuss the Phillies centerfield situation, the 76ers playoff standing and the needed changes with the Flyers.

April 14- The Eagles in Turmoil

On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin discuss the Phillies hot start, Ben Simmons shooting problems, the Flyers delicate playoff position and look ahead to this weekend's Masters.

April 7- Not Bad For Openers; a Masters Preview

On this edition of Working The Beat, Mike and Kevin look at Opening Day for the Phillies, the MLB extra inning rules, the Eagles trade strategy, the Final Four, Roy Williams stepping down at North Carolina, the 76ers getting Joel Embiid back and the Flyers hitting rock bottom.

April 2- Opening Act

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