The Sports Extra Podcast

Hoop It Up 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament comes to City Island on Saturday, June 4. The street basketball festival is open to all ages, and already has dozens of teams signed up to participate.

This week on The Sports Extra Podcast, Allie Berube is joined by Trinity alum Drew Dawson. The basketball standout is bringing the 3-on-3 tournament to his hometown.

You can head to https://www.abc27.com/podcast for extended interviews. Please subscribe to our podcast wherever you listen, and let us know your thoughts on the show! See you every Thursday.

Growing up in Middletown, Sweeny Murti's broadcast dreams got an early start. The now Yankees reporter for WFAN grew up calling basketball and football games on the radio while a student in middle school and Middletown High School. His path took him to Penn State, and then professionally with brief stops in Harrisburg and Philadelphia before he landed in New York.

In this week's episode of The Sports Extra Podcast, Murti talks through his journey to WFAN, advice he would give his younger self, enjoying each moment and if the Yankees can sustain their early season success.

You can head to https://www.abc27.com/podcast for extended interviews. Please subscribe to our podcast wherever you listen, and let us know your thoughts on the show! See you every Thursday.

All good things must come to an end, and in the case of the Hershey Bears that end came entirely too soon. For the first time in three years, the AHL playoffs returned from their COVID hiatus and the Bears were poised for a run at the Calder Cup. Those dreams were cut short after years of what-ifs in the first round Game 3 overtime period against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. 

The Sports Extra Podcast catches up with Bears Head Coach Scott Allen to talk about the end of the year, the lessons learned and the plan for the offseason.

You can head to https://www.abc27.com/podcast for extended interviews. Please subscribe to our podcast wherever you listen, and let us know your thoughts on the show! See you every Thursday.

The NFL Draft saw eight Penn State players achieve their dream of joining the league, and five more sign as free agents. Who are the winners and losers of the NFL Draft? Plus, catch up with former Penn State assistant coach and current Florida Gators Defensive Coordinator Sean Spencer.

You can head to https://www.abc27.com/podcast for extended interviews. Please subscribe to our podcast wherever you listen, and let us know your thoughts on the show! See you every Thursday.

Penn State QB Sean Clifford launched an NIL business called Limitless to guide student-athletes through the challenges of managing their own brand. Not only is Clifford now a CEO, but he's still managing the responsibilities of a Big Ten starting quarterback and captain of Penn State. We chat about how he's balancing all these demands and how he plans to change the opportunities for future college athletes.

Plus, The Sports Extra Podcast talks about the Sixers chances in the NBA playoffs and if James Harden will be capable of leading Philadelphia to a championship.

You can head to https://www.abc27.com/podcast for extended interviews. Please subscribe to our podcast wherever you listen, and let us know your thoughts on the show! See you every Thursday.

Mid-March is known for just one sporting event: the NCAA College Basketball Tournament. But The Sports Extra Podcast can never focus on just one thing at a time, so this week's episode features some hot topic debates. Is Mitch Trubisky good enough to start for the Pittsburgh Steelers or will Mason Rudolph win the starting job? Is the NFL becoming another byproduct of the NBA and the Super Team phenomenon? Is Shiner crazy for thinking the Sixers will end up in the Eastern Conference Finals? Plus, how overrated is pie?

You can head to https://www.abc27.com/podcast for extended interviews. Please subscribe to our podcast wherever you listen, and let us know your thoughts on the show! See you every Thursday.

Technology let us down this week as Allie's zoom crashed and the boys of The Sports Extra Podcast were left to their own devices. They chat the dumpster fire that is the NFC East, the Sixers playoff potential and the beginning of baseball season and the impact of the MLB lockout.

You can head to https://www.abc27.com/podcast for extended interviews. Please subscribe to our podcast wherever you listen, and let us know your thoughts on the show! See you every Thursday.

Where will the next generation of Penn State players end up in the NFL? The Combine is the first true test of their potential in the league for eight Nittany Lions. CB Tariq Castro-Fields joins the podcast to talk about his path to the NFL, what it was like playing in Happy Valley and what he wants in his pro career.

Plus the podcast breaks down the prospects and their potential landing spots with two months until the NFL Draft.

You can head to https://www.abc27.com/podcast for extended interviews. Please subscribe to our podcast wherever you listen, and let us know your thoughts on the show! See you every Thursday.

Ben Simmons is finally out of the Sixers organization, and Philadelphia now welcomes James Harden after one of the biggest trades in recent NBA history. Does Harden make the 76ers a NBA title contender? Plus, can Micah Shrewsberry become the winningest coach in Penn State Men's Basketball history? Maybe that's not so far fetched. More than that, as the dust settles on Penn State football's coaching carousel and signing day surprises... is this team built to win a championship in the next two seasons?

Finally, the podcast breaks down our Super Bowl reactions. The Rams win feels expected, and frankly, feels boring. Is Matt Stafford now a Hall of Fame candidate? Did anyone care about the game? It was a lackluster ending to an incredible NFL playoffs.

You can head to https://www.abc27.com/podcast for extended interviews. Please subscribe to our podcast wherever you listen, and let us know your thoughts on the show! See you every Thursday.

Super Bowl week will feature a pair of Penn State secondary standouts as the Rams and Bengals face off in Los Angeles. Rams safety Nick Scott and cornerback Grant Haley both got their start in Happy Valley and now will play on the biggest stage in the NFL. Penn State Associate Head Coach Terry Smith joins The Sports Extra Podcast to give some insight on these two players, his pick to win the Super Bowl and what it was like to coach the Defensive Rookie of the Year: Micah Parsons.

Plus the podcast wonders why we even play the Pro Bowl if no one is going to try, and gives you our Super Bowl picks.

You can head to https://www.abc27.com/podcast for extended interviews. Please subscribe to our podcast wherever you listen, and let us know your thoughts on the show! See you every Thursday.

Two-time Super Bowl Champion Terrell Davis joins The Sports Extra Podcast to talk about his Big Game memories, Super Bowl 56 and what Tom Brady's retirement means for football. The Broncos running back also shares a special connection to the midstate.

Plus friend of the podcast Todd Rucci joins the squad to talk about playing on the Patriots when Brady was a rookie. The Warwick football dad and Penn State alum sheds some light on the GOAT's historic career.

Finally the podcast says goodbye to Brady, breaks the overtime rules and talks about the times you meet your hero.

You can head to https://www.abc27.com/podcast for extended interviews. Please subscribe to our podcast wherever you listen, and let us know your thoughts on the show! See you every Thursday.

It's hard to follow up the greatest weekend in NFL playoffs history, however, the storylines going forward provide plenty of intrigue. NFL reporter Kim Jones joins The Sports Extra Podcast to break down covering Bills/Chiefs Divisional, the quarterback landscape across the league, and Micah Parsons historic season. 

Plus the podcast breaks down the Divisional round of the NFL playoffs, Parsons winning Rookie of the Year and the Baseball Hall of Fame parameters.

You can head to https://www.abc27.com/podcast for extended interviews. Please subscribe to our podcast wherever you listen, and let us know your thoughts on the show! See you every Thursday.

Ricky Watters was one of the first great NFL players to come out of Harrisburg, setting the example for many to follow. The Super Bowl Champion sits down with The Sports Extra Podcast this week to reflect on his Bishop McDevitt career, winning a National Championship with Notre Dame, and his record-setting five touchdown playoff game. The running back also shares how Harrisburg shaped him and the work he is doing to advocate for players' mental and physical health after they retire.

Plus the podcast breaks down the pitiful ending for the Eagles and Steelers in Super Wild Card Weekend; if Jalen Hurts should remain the Eagles starter; and where the Steelers need to go at QB.

You can head to https://www.abc27.com/podcast for extended interviews. Please subscribe to our podcast wherever you listen, and let us know your thoughts on the show! See you every Thursday.

In a shocking turn of events, both the Eagles and Steelers made it to Super Wild Card Weekend. Does either team have a chance to advance to the divisional round? The Sports Extra Podcast explores the playoff path for each team, reflects on Week 18 and looks towards the Super Bowl.

You can head to https://www.abc27.com/podcast for extended interviews. Please subscribe to our podcast wherever you listen, and let us know your thoughts on the show! See you every Thursday.

This National Signing Day is marked by one of the best classes in Penn State recruiting history, with notable players coming from Central PA. CD East's Mehki Flowers, Manheim Township's Anthony Ivey, Central York's Beau Pribula, and Governor Mifflin's Nick Singleton all signed the dotted line to play for the Nittany Lions in 2022. The Sports Extra Podcast is joined by W.H.O.L.E. founder Darryl Daniel, who trains athletes to make the transition to college. Daniel has worked with top guys in the Midstate like Singleton, Beau Heyser and Ivey.

You can head to https://www.abc27.com/podcast for extended interviews. Please subscribe to our podcast wherever you listen, and let us know your thoughts on the show! See you every Thursday.

Sometimes you just throw spaghetti at a wall and see if it sticks. So today the podcast debates whether Gardner Minshew should be the starting quarterback for the Eagles? If Steelers fans have any right to be optimistic? Will the Ravens stay atop the AFC North with five games left to play? Should Penn State *really* be in the Outback Bowl? And if Pitt is now the premiere program in Pennsylvania?

Lots of debate and lots of questionable takes on this week's edition of The Sports Extra Podcast. Plus find out where the Pod Squad stands on the fake slides, if this Thursday night football matchup is a joke and why the supply chain issues are breaking Logan's heart.

You can head to https://www.abc27.com/podcast for extended interviews. Please subscribe to our podcast wherever you listen, and let us know your thoughts on the show! See you every Thursday.

EPISODE 30: Will the Eagles make the Super Bowl after a big road win against the Broncos? Apparently there are Philly fans who legit think that. As Penn State heads into Senior Day, does it even matter who the Nittany Lions celebrate on Saturday? COVID-19 gave everyone in the program an extra year of eligibility. So with that in mind, who will return for one more run at the Big Ten Championship? Sean Clifford? Jaquan Brisker? Plus, the Hershey Bears aren't off to the start they hoped for this season under first year head coach Scott Allen. The Sports Extra Podcast sits down with Matt Moulson to chat about trying to win a Calder Cup, his taste in music and whether this Bears team can pull it together.

You can head to https://www.abc27.com/podcast for extended interviews. Please subscribe to our podcast wherever you listen, and let us know your thoughts on the show! See you every Thursday.

EPISODE 29: Who gets to decide the College Football Playoff rankings? And do they actually watch the games? Although Penn State isn't ranked, there may still be a path to the Big Ten Championship and another Top 25 finish.

Plus, The Sports Extra Podcast sits down with former Bucknell men's basketball coach Pat Flannery. He talks about winning the first NCAA Tournament games in Patriot League history, how much CBB has changed since he retired and his national championship with LVC.

Finally the podcast crew talks about the hot button topics in the NFL.

You can head to https://www.abc27.com/podcast for extended interviews. Please subscribe to our podcast wherever you listen, and let us know your thoughts on the show! See you every Thursday.

Penn State suffered its third-straight loss this season to Ohio State, can the Nittany Lions win out and still have a successful season? Where do the Eagles, Ravens and Steelers stand with nine weeks to go in the NFL regular season. 

Plus The Sports Extra Podcast breaks down the implications of Aaron Rodgers testing positive for COVID-19, a future without Ben Simmons and the reason college basketball is the best college sport.

You can head to https://www.abc27.com/podcast for extended interviews. Please subscribe to our podcast wherever you listen, and let us know your thoughts on the show! See you every Thursday.

EPISODE 27: Without QB Sean Clifford, the Penn State football season is over. Head Coach James Franklin can't name a starting QB as Clifford still works towards a full recovery. Does that mean any hope of making the College Football Playoff is shot? We sit down with All-American tight end Kyle Brady, who played on the 1994 undefeated Penn State team. The Cedar Cliff grad breaks down how difficult a QB competition can be on the team, why booing injuries is classless and gets us caught up on life as a dad, coach and businessman.

Plus, Ben Simmons has made his less-than-triumphant return to the 76ers. And promptly got himself booted off the team for the first game of the season. What should Doc Rivers do with the embattled point guard? And how do his teammates like Joel Embiid feel about Simmons attitude?

Also on this week's episode of The Sports Extra Podcast, we introduce you to Producer Steve, and talk Derrick Henry, the Steelers fall from grace, the Calder Cup prospects for the Hershey Bears and why grocery delivery is so dang expensive. 

You can head to https://www.abc27.com/podcast for extended interviews. Please subscribe to our podcast wherever you listen, and let us know your thoughts on the show! See you every Thursday.

EPISODE 26: This Penn State bye week has been the most dramatic one in recent memory. There's the unknown of QB1 Sean Clifford's future after an injury against Iowa in the Nittany Lions first loss of the season. Plus Penn State lost defensive tackle PJ Mustipher for the rest of the season on the first defensive drive of the game.Then there's Iowa's coach Kirk Ferentz claiming Penn State was faking injuries while he defends his fans for booing the PSU players. 

So much to break down on this week's episode of The Sports Extra Podcast. Plus the squad is joined by abc27 meteorologists and Penn State alum Dan Tomaso and Brett Thackara to break down the PSU outlook and if there is a path to the College Football Playoff. 

Keep with the episode to hear from Voice of the Hershey Bears Zack Fisch as the Chocolate and White begin their 2021-22 quest for the Calder Cup under first-year head coach Scott Allen.

Get the latest on the Raiders Jon Gruden situation and Ben Simmons back in Philly ("Booooo," Producer Shiner says).

You can head to https://www.abc27.com/podcast for extended interviews. Please subscribe to our podcast wherever you listen, and let us know your thoughts on the show! See you every Thursday.

EPISODE 25: Penn State faces its toughest task of the season against No. 3 Iowa on the road. Can the No. 4 ranked Nittany Lions improve to 6-0 this Saturday? Plus, The Sports Extra Podcast sits down with Wilkes-Barre legend, Cuse two-sport all-American and Super Bowl Champion Qadry Ismail. The Missile talks about his roots in Northeast Pennsylvania, getting some "seasoning" playing for Syracuse and tells the story of the time he was almost electrocuted during a broadcast.

Also in the episode, the crew talks about the Urban Meyer debacle, over-analyzation of a hug and says goodbye to Producer Tyler.

You can head to https://www.abc27.com/podcast for extended interviews. Please subscribe to our podcast wherever you listen, and let us know your thoughts on the show! See you every Thursday.

EPISODE 24: Nothing says victory like getting to trash talk your fantasy opponent on your own podcast. Plus, is Penn State too complacent after starting 4-0 and cracking into the Top 4 of the CFB rankings? 

And it's a big job wrapping up September around the NFL, so we asked the first female scout in NFL history, Connie Carberg, to help us break it all down. She weighs in on the rookie quarterback debate, plus her thoughts on Jets CB & Bishop McDevitt alum Bryce Hall.

You can head to https://www.abc27.com/podcast for extended interviews. Please subscribe to our podcast wherever you listen, and let us know your thoughts on the show! See you every Thursday.

EPISODE 23: Who is a contender or pretender? It's reached that point in the football season where teams have to prove that a fast start isn't a fluke. The Sports Extra Podcast breaks down Penn State's 3-0 start and big win over then-22nd-ranked Auburn, plus the Ravens/Eagles/Steelers prospects after two weeks of the NFL season and other top headlines from around sports. 

You can head to https://www.abc27.com/podcast for extended interviews. Please subscribe to our podcast wherever you listen, and let us know your thoughts on the show! See you every Thursday.

EPISODE 22: There's a new coach in Chocolatetown; Scott Allen takes over as the 27th head coach in Hershey Bears franchise history. He sat down with The Sports Extra Podcast to talk about his coaching philosophy, Spencer Carbery's influence and playing hockey as a kid outside of Boston.

Plus the podcast breaks down the upcoming 2021-22 Hershey Bears season, expectations for the best team in the AHL in 2021 and how the roster is shaping up. You can head to https://www.abc27.com/podcast for extended interviews. Please subscribe to our podcast wherever you listen, and let us know your thoughts on the show! See you every Thursday.

EPISODE 21: As the NFL season begins, The Sports Extra Podcast gets the inside look from former Bills & Falcons safety Coy Wire. The Cedar Cliff grad is a sports reporter for CNN after achieving his lifelong dream of playing in the NFL. Coy talks about growing up in Central Pennsylvania, his experience covering sports internationally and what would happen if Buffalo were to win a Super Bowl.

Plus the podcast breaks down expectations for the 2021-22 NFL season, where the Eagles/Steelers/Ravens will end up, and biggest storylines to watch. You can head to https://www.abc27.com/podcast for extended interviews. Please subscribe to our podcast wherever you listen, and let us know your thoughts on the show! See you every Thursday.

EPISODE 20: Penn State football kicks off the 2021 season Saturday vs. Wisconsin. The Nittany Lions look to bounce back after the worst start in school history in 2020. Helping us break down everything you need to know is Penn State alum Todd Rucci. He played eight seasons in the NFL, and now is watching his two sons play football at Wisconsin. He explains what it's like to watch Nolan & Hayden Rucci, how recruiting has changed, his experience under former PSU head coach Joe Paterno and some life advice.

Plus the podcast shares our keys to a successful 2021 Penn State season, what situation may put James Franklin in the hot seat and more. You can head to https://www.abc27.com/podcast for extended interviews. Please subscribe to our podcast wherever you listen, and let us know your thoughts on the show! See you every Thursday.

EPISODE 19: Super Bowl Champion and Penn State alum Jordan Hill returns to Central Pennsylvania to take over Trinity Football. The Steelton-native is a first-time head coach looking to transform a winless program into a contender. He's also juggling being a husband and father with giving back to his community through The Bridge with fellow Midstater, Penn State alum and Seahawks teammate Garry Gilliam.

Plus the podcast talks about the impending Phillies rebuild, start of football season and thoughts on Marvel universe. You can head to https://www.abc27.com/podcast for extended interviews. Please subscribe to our podcast wherever you listen, and let us know your thoughts on the show! See you every Thursday.

EPISODE 18: After a successful career in the NFL, former Penn State player Garry Gilliam has turned his attention to sparking change in his hometown of Harrisburg. He joins The Sports Extra Podcast to talk about life after football, what he learned attending Milton Hershey and how Penn State and Head Coach Joe Paterno helped propel him to the man he is today. Gilliam talks at length about combatting systemic oppression, the vehicles that keep communities in poverty and how he hopes to change that cycle here in Harrisburg.

Plus the podcast rolls towards the NFL season focusing on the Eagles joint training camp with the Patriots and Tim Tebow's tenure with the Jags.

You can head to https://www.abc27.com/podcast for extended interviews. Please subscribe to our podcast wherever you listen, and let us know your thoughts on the show! See you every Thursday.

EPISODE 17: The Sports Extra Podcast is on the road this week at Ravens Training Camp, plus former Penn State QB and current Ravens backup Trace McSorley talks about his third season in the league. The quarterback talks about stepping up when Lamar Jackson was in COVID protocol, the chip on his shoulder and his relationship with first round draft pick Odafe Oweh.

Plus the podcast brings you real-time analysis from Owings Mills as the Ravens move into their second week of 2021 Training Camp. Find out the latest on WR Rashod Bateman's injury, how the offense looks with its new weapons and the improved defensive line.

You can head to https://www.abc27.com/podcast for extended interviews. Please subscribe to our podcast wherever you listen, and let us know your thoughts on the show! See you every Thursday.

EPISODE 16: Chambersburg's Mitch Stahl made his first Olympic roster for Team USA Men's Volleyball. The middle blocker joins The Sports Extra Podcast to talk about his experience in Tokyo, mental health and the pressures of being a pro athlete. Stahl competes internationally as a professional volleyball player, and says playing in the Olympics this summer has reignited his competitive fire.

Plus the podcast talks about the best stories we've seen in the summer games. including Simone Biles winning bronze, Caeleb Dressel's five gold medals and the sportsmanship in track & field.

You can head to https://www.abc27.com/podcast for extended interviews. Please subscribe to our podcast wherever you listen, and let us know your thoughts on the show! See you every Thursday.

EPISODE 14: His name comes up with every NHL coaching vacancy. What does Bruce Boudreau want in his next job? The former Hershey Bears coach talks about returning to Chocolatetown, his involvement with the Hershey Cubs and his memories of the game he wore someone else's pants.

Plus the podcast breaks down the Bucks NBA Championship, importance of Giannis to basketball and more on this week's episode.

You can head to https://www.abc27.com/podcast for extended interviews. Please subscribe to our podcast wherever you listen, and let us know your thoughts on the show! See you every Thursday.

EPISODE 13: He's gone from rock bottom to World Series Champion in his decade of professional baseball. Nationals Pitcher Aaron Barrett joins The Sports Extra Podcast to talk through his journey in the MLB. He's had three major injuries that required surgery, including a horrific broken arm. He spent years battling back to the big leagues and was called up to the Nats just before the 2019 World Series.

Plus the podcast talks about MLB All-Star Game, the Home Run Derby and more on this week's episode.

You can head to https://www.abc27.com/sports/the-sports-extra-podcast/ for extended interview. Please subscribe to our podcast wherever you listen, and let us know your thoughts on the show! Thank you for being here.

EPISODE 12: What does it take to be a three-time ACC Player of the Year? Ask Central PA native Alyssa Thomas who has made a career playing professional basketball for the WNBA's Connecticut Sun & overseas. She covers how she transitioned her game from Maryland to the pros, why it's important to always be yourself and what goals she has for equality in sports.

Plus the podcast discusses Sha'Carri Richardson, the importance of developing personalities in sports and why everyone should have an open bar at a wedding.

You can head to https://www.abc27.com/sports/the-sports-extra-podcast/ for extended interviews. Please subscribe to our podcast wherever you listen, and let us know your thoughts on the show! Thank you for being here.

EPISODE 11: Dominance in American racing is defined by one driver: Mario Andretti. He is the only driver to have won the Indianapolis 500, a NASCAR Cup Series Race and a Formula One race. This week on The Sports Extra Podcast Andretti talks about living the American dream, reflects on his historic career and his family's impact on the sport, plus explains how Kyle Larson could be the next NASCAR superstar. Andretti also opened up about his nephew John's battle with Stage IV colon cancer and the need for everyone to be screened by age 45.

Plus the podcast breaks down the injuries to NBA stars and the witch hunt in the MLB when it comes to sticky stuff.

You can head to https://www.abc27.com/sports/the-sports-extra-podcast/ for extended interview. Please subscribe to our podcast wherever you listen, and let us know your thoughts on the show! Thank you for being here.

EPISODE 10: Get everything you need to know about Penn State football & men's basketball with James Franklin and Micah Shrewsberry. The coaches join The Sports Extra Podcast to talk about rebounding off tough 2020 seasons for both programs. Franklin (47:50) talks about getting fans back inside Beaver Stadium, recruiting from Pennsylvania high schools, and his separation from his family due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Shrewsberry talks about taking over the Penn State program (24:55), how he pitches himself to recruits and the current players, plus what he learned from his time in the NBA.

Plus the podcast breaks down the Sixers collapse in the playoffs, Shohei Ohtani's stellar season & Carl Nassib's announcement.

You can head to https://www.abc27.com/sports/the-sports-extra-podcast/ for extended interview. Please subscribe to our podcast wherever you listen, and let us know your thoughts on the show! Thank you for being here.

EPISODE 9: Matt Nagy grew up in Manheim, played football for the Barons and now is the Head Coach of the Chicago Bears. The self-proclaimed foodie breaks down his favorite hometown restaurants, what it's like to coach in one of the toughest sports markets in the country and his way of celebrating each day in the NFL (read: Chicago Bears dance parties).

You can head to https://www.abc27.com/sports/the-sports-extra-podcast/ for extended interview. Please subscribe to our podcast wherever you listen, and let us know your thoughts on the show! Thank you for being here.

EPISODE 7: Harrisburg's Chris Franklin is one of the greatest to ever play for the Harlem Globetrotters. He holds a world record, has played basketball in all 50 states and 84 countries, and achieved a dream he set back in 1978 (20:59). The Susquehanna Twp HS grad shares his memories of playing basketball at the White House with President Barack Obama (40:45), what it was like to play overseas during the Iraq War (33:41) and his message to young students who have big dreams (41:00).

Plus the podcast squad contemplates whether fans have completely lost their minds and where the sports world goes from here.

You can head to https://www.abc27.com/sports/the-sports-extra-podcast/ for extended interview. Please subscribe to our podcast wherever you listen, and let us know your thoughts on the show! Thank you for being here.

EPISODE 6: Midstate native Adam Breneman is one of the youngest assistant coaches in Power 5 football as the tight ends coach at Arizona State University. The Cedar Cliff grad played his college ball at Penn State and UMass before injury cut his playing career short (28:42). He shares the secret to college recruiting (30:32), relating to players (34:51) and learning from Herm Edwards (45:12).

Plus the podcast squad talks much-needed rivalries in golf, Julio Jones to the Patriots and the importance of the Sixers winning the NBA Finals.

You can head to https://www.abc27.com/sports/the-sports-extra-podcast/ for extended interview. Please subscribe to our podcast wherever you listen, and let us know your thoughts on the show! Thank you for being here.

EPISODE 5: In this week's episode, Washington Capitals Play-by-Play Broadcaster John Walton joins the show to talk NHL Playoffs (26:22), plus the podcast crew talks the Sixers chances of making it to the NBA Finals. Walton talks Caps limping into playoffs with injury-prone roster (29:08), Craig Anderson look-alike (34:36), and tells Caps fans it's OK to believe (37:15). Find out who the squad thinks is winning the NBA MVP in 2021 (55:30), and how far the Sixers are going to go in the playoffs (49:39).

You can head to https://www.abc27.com/sports/the-sports-extra-podcast/ for extended interview. Please subscribe to our podcast wherever you listen, and let us know your thoughts on the show! Thank you for being here.

EPISODE 4: In this week's episode, Hershey Bears Head Coach Spencer Carbery breaks down the strangest AHL season the league has ever seen. Carbs explains how the team stayed on task for 100 days of hockey (26:05), how he handles Capitals prospects including Connor McMichael (34:48), and why Hershey is a special place to call home (30:01).

You can head to https://www.abc27.com/sports/the-sports-extra-podcast/ for extended interview. Please subscribe to our podcast wherever you listen, and let us know your thoughts on the show! Thank you for being here.

EPISODE 3: In this week's episode, NFL Network's Kim Jones talks about growing up in Central Pennsylvania and now covering the NFL. The Dallastown graduate went to Penn State, and has worked for WFAN, Yes Network and now NFL Network. She details what it was like breaking into the industry, how she looks at the athletes she covers and her perspective on the 2021 NFL Draft. You can catch our interview with Kim Jones (10:55-53:14), understand her friendship with Odell Beckham Jr (28:00-32:22), and hear about the incident that saved her life (47:36-52:24).

You can head to https://www.abc27.com/sports/the-sports-extra-podcast/ for extended interview. Please subscribe to our podcast wherever you listen, and let us know your thoughts on the show! Thank you for being here.

EPISODE 2: In this week's episode, NFL insider Ross Tucker brings his Draft expertise to the podcast. The Midstate native played seven seasons in the NFL and now covers the league in several of his own podcasts. He breaks down what to expect from Micah Parsons (hint: he knew he would be great when Ross covered Micah in high school), and what to expect from the whole NFL Draft (read: run on QBs). You can catch our interview with Ross Tucker (23:00-40:36) and make fun of our "Way too late" NFL Draft picks (40:46). But if you want a real laugh, you gotta listen to Eagles Head Coach Nick Sirianni in his first pre-Draft press conference (16:04). You can head to https://www.abc27.com/sports/the-sports-extra-podcast/ for extended interviews. Please subscribe to our podcast wherever you listen, and let us know your thoughts on the show! Thank you for being here.

Episode 0 - April 8th, 2021

The Sports Extra Podcast presented by abc27 has officially begun. Meet the voices behind the podcast & learn what to expect from each episode (hint: expect chaos). Allie Berube, Logan Reever and Producer Shiner preview the first official episode featuring future NFL star and Harrisburg, PA native Micah Parsons. First official episode will release on April 22, 2021.

Connect to The Sports Extra Podcast at www.abc27.com