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The Week in Philly from KYW Newsradio
City celebrates Pope Leo's local ties, marks anniversaries of MOVE bombing and Amtrak 188 derailment
Before he was elected Pope Leo XIV, he was…treating fellow members of the Villanova community to pizza and beer?!?! Yes, after graduating from the Main Line university in 1977, Bob Prevost maintained connections to campus. Hear how the school reacted to the stunning news of “Father Bob’s” new gig. Also, with the anniversaries of two Philadelphia tragedies just days away, the KYW Newsradio newsroom looks back at the 1985 MOVE Bombing and 2015 Amtrak train derailment, while examining how the two events shaped the lives of survivors and the city at large. Matt Leon and the KYW Newsradio team break down the...
2025-05-10
35 min
KYW Newsradio Audio On-Demand
The Week in Philly: KYW’s Mike DeNardo makes trip to mound for Phillies first pitch
By day, he is KYW Newsradio’s ace education and transportation reporter. But to those who know him best, regardless of whether he’s on the job or off, Mike DeNardo is a die-hard Phillies fan. So imagine his reaction when the club surprised him with the plum assignment of throwing out a special first pitch in celebration of KYW Newsradio’s 60th anniversary. From finding out about the honor to the throw itself, Mike tells Matt Leon about his wholesome journey to the mound at Citizens Bank Park. Listen to The Week in Philly on KYW Newsradio every Saturday at 5am...
2025-05-03
05 min
The Week in Philly from KYW Newsradio
Bernie Sanders in Philly, choosing the next pope, and our own Mike DeNardo takes the field at the Phillies game
Senator Bernie Sanders came to Philadelphia City Hall this week to speak out against the current administration in a rally that drew a crowd of thousands. Plus, people are enraptured by “Conclave” playing out in real life - a Villanova expert joins us to look ahead at the gathering to choose a new pope. And Philadelphia City Council debates the merits of mobile services that provide medical help and other resources to Kensington. Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio’s team break down all of this and more of the biggest headlines in the Philadelphia region, including a look at Chubby...
2025-05-03
38 min
KYW Newsradio Audio On-Demand
The Week in Philly: What caused the largest New Jersey wildfire in decades?
A wildfire in Ocean County shot across more than 15,000 acres in less than 48 hours this week, marking one of the largest wildfires the state has seen in nearly 20 years. KYW's Matt Leon caught up with KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty to learn more about the cause and containment efforts.
2025-04-26
03 min
The Week in Philly from KYW Newsradio
Remembering Pope Francis’ visit to Philadelphia, Crozer leaves Delco a hospital desert, and details for Parker’s housing plan
It was a historic visit, just the second ever to Philadelphia by the pontiff, and in the days since Pope Francis’ passing, memories of his time here in September 2015 are being cherished that much more fondly. A pair of KYW Newsradio alumni who covered the event look back and ahead as the Vatican prepares to choose Francis’ successor. Plus, as Delaware County braces for the imminent closure of two hospitals, residents race to find new medical facilities and resources to serve them. Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio’s reporters recap these stories and more of the biggest news in the Ph...
2025-04-26
38 min
KYW Newsradio Audio On-Demand
John Baron to head Holy Family men's basketball
After 22 years of leading the Division III Gwynedd Mercy University men's basketball team, John Baron is moving to a new home. KYW's Matt Leon has more. (photo credit: Gwynedd Mercy University Athletics)
2025-04-19
01 min
The Week in Philly from KYW Newsradio
How vote counting works, the lasting impacts of Oct. 7, and kicking off Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Philadelphia police officials testified in front of City Council on how they are working to stop “Fast & Furious” style car meetups. A Bala Cynwyd woman talks about her loved ones who are still being held hostage, one year after the October 7th Hamas terrorist attack. And former Philadelphia City Commissioner Al Schmidt explains how vote counting works, as we prepare for another tense election night in Pennsylvania. Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio’s reporters break down the biggest news around Philadelphia and dig deeper into the topics folks are talking about this week.00:00 Intro0...
2024-10-05
38 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Scott Graham – A Winding Path
Scott Graham is one of the most recognizable voices and one of the most accomplished sports broadcasters in the Philadelphia area. His resume includes extensive work for NFL Films and several years calling Phillies games. Among his current projects, he works with Westwood One and anchors at KYW Newsradio. In Episode #227 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt sits down with Graham to talk about his impressive career. They talk about how he got his start, review some of the favorite calls from his career, discuss why he wanted to come on board at KYW Newsradio and much more...
2024-09-18
48 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Super Bowl Preview – 'Connected on Both Sides' - KC Star's Vahe Gregorian
The Eagles and Chiefs are moving closer to their Super Bowl 57 match-up. In this bonus episode of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt catches upwith Kansas City Star sports columnist (and Swarthmore native and University of Pennsylvania alum) Vahe Gregorian. Matt and Vahe talk about the game, look at some under the radar Chiefs to keep an eye on (including another Penn alum) and discuss how Andy Reid is looked at by the Kansas City fan base. "1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. Follow the show on Twitter: @1on1pod (https://twitter.com...
2023-02-08
12 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Super Bowl Preview – Best Eagles Team Ever? A Conversation with Ray Didinger
The Eagles continue to prepare for the Kansas City Chiefs, and in this bonus episode of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon” Matt welcomes the one and only Ray Didinger into the studio and they take a big picture look at the Eagles. Didinger actually came out of retirement to analyze the Eagles this postseason on our sister station Sportsradio 94 WIP and NBC Sports Philadelphia. Of course, Matt & Ray talk about the match-up with the Chiefs, but they also discuss how remarkable the fact is that the Eagles are where they are, given where they were just a couple of years ago...
2023-02-07
18 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Clayton High School’s Joe Moore – Keeping the Boat in the Channel
Joe Moore has spent a decade as the head softball coach at Clayton High School in Gloucester County. On his watch, the Clippers have become a dominant force, winning back-to-back NJSIAA Group 1 state titles in 2021 and 2022, despite being one of the smallest public high schools in New Jersey. In Episode #158 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt welcomes Moore into his alternate studio (his dining room) to talk about his career in coaching. They discuss the incredible success the program has enjoyed as of late, the pride the team’s success has brought to Clayton (Matt’s hometown) and much...
2023-01-11
39 min
Steve Jones Show
12/14/22 Hour 1 - Carlos Correa Signs Big Deal with Giants
Wednesday 12/14/22 Hour 1 - Steve reacts to Carlos Correa's big deal with the San Francisco Giants, and KYW's Matt Leon doesn't know how you stop the Eagles offense.
2022-12-14
39 min
Steve Jones Show
10/31/22 Hour 2 - Steve: Valdez Glove Controversy a 'Waste of Time'
Hour 2 - Steve says the Framber Valdez glove controversy is a waste of time, and KYW's Matt Leon says Eagles WR A.J. Brown reminds him of Terrell Owens.
2022-10-31
42 min
Steve Jones Show
10/25/22 Hour 2 - Steve Not Bothered by Jim Harbaugh Comments
Hour 2 - USA Today’s Neal Coolong says the opportunity was there late in the game for Kenny Pickett at Miami, KYW's Matt Leon thinks the Steelers will be a tougher matchup for the Eagles than what people think, and Steve isn't bothered by Jim Harbaugh blaming James Franklin for the tunnel incident.
2022-10-25
41 min
Steve Jones Show
10/19/22 Hour 2 - Steve Says Phillies Are Fun to Watch
Hour 2 - Steve says the Phillies have been a fun team to watch, Sporting News’ Mike DeCourcy says USC and UCLA actually like being the only Big Ten schools on the west coast, and KYW's Matt Leon says the Eagles' secondary is the best of his lifetime.
2022-10-19
40 min
Steve Jones Show
10/10/22 Hour 1 - Steve: Kingsbury Deserves Same Blame as Kyler
Monday 10/10/22 Hour 1 - Steve says Kliff Kingsbury deserves the same blame as Kyler Murray for the end of game blunder, and KYW's Matt Leon has high praise for the Phillies and Eagles.
2022-10-10
40 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
University of Delaware coach Martin Ingelsby's journey through "the fraternity of basketball in Philadelphia"
Martin Ingelsby is preparing for his seventh season as the head men’s basketball coach at the University of Delaware. His sixth season was his most successful to date with the Blue Hens, as he led them to a Colonial Athletic Association title and an NCAA Tournament appearance. In Episode #138 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt welcomes Ingelsby into the KYW Newsradio studios to talk about his career in basketball. They look back at his playing days at Archbishop Carroll High School and the University of Notre Dame, talk about how he got into coaching, and much more.
2022-07-20
54 min
Steve Jones Show
7/7/22 Hour 1 - Steve: Pirates Fans Should Focus on Split, Not 16-0
Hour 1 - Steve says Pirates fans should focus on their split with the Yankees, not last night's 16-0 loss, and KYW's Matt Leon loves what he's seeing from Kyle Schwarber and has big expectations for the Eagles.
2022-07-07
38 min
Steve Jones Show
5/2/22 Hour 2 - Steve Likes Giants, Ravens Drafts
Hour 2 - Steve also liked the Giants, Ravens, and Jets drafts, NBC Sports Philly's Reuben Frank says the Eagles 'stole' Nakobe Dean, and KYW's Matt Leon was also highly impressed with the Eagles draft, and the pressure is off the Sixers without Joel Embiid.
2022-05-02
42 min
Steve Jones Show
4/8/22 Hour 1 - Steve Taken Aback by Grambling State Coach Cutting Roster
Friday 4/08/22 Hour 1 - Steve is taken aback by Grambling State's Volleyball coach cutting her whole roster, and KYW's Matt Leon says the Sixers just need to get to the playoffs and isn't jumping off the bandwagon yet.
2022-04-08
39 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
'No possessions off': former Penn hoopster Matt Langel turns Colgate into winner
Matt Langel has been the head men’s basketball coach at Colgate University in Hamilton, New York since 2011. He has turned the Raiders into a dominant Patriot League program, winning three of the last four league titles, appearing in the last three NCAA Tournaments. A Moorestown, NJ, native, Langel played his college basketball at the University of Pennsylvania where he starred for then head coach Fran Dunphy. In Episode #126 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt talks with Langel about his success with the Raiders and his life in coaching. They also look back to his days w...
2022-04-06
36 min
Steve Jones Show
3/29/22 Hour 1 - Steve Says NCAA Wrestling Champ Ratings Way Down
Tuesday 3/29/22 Hour 1 - Steve says NCAA Wrestling Championship ratings lowest in nine years, and KYW's Matt Leon says Villanova's Final Four matchup with Kansas is now a 'tall order.'
2022-03-29
39 min
Steve Jones Show
3/3/22 Hour 2 - Steve Needs to See More from Harden, Sixers
Hour 2 - Steve still wants to see more from James Harden and the Sixers, but KYW's Matt Leon likes what he sees so far.
2022-03-03
46 min
Steve Jones Show
2/14/22 Hour 1 - Steve Didn't Like Zac Taylor Decisions, Parts of NBC Broadcast
Monday 2/1422 Hour 1 - Steve didn't like Zac Taylor's decision making, and NBC's handling of certain game situations, and KYW's Matt Leon says the Sixers should be living at the free throw line with James Harden and Joel Embiid.
2022-02-14
42 min
Steve Jones Show
2/8/22 Hour 1 - Steve Previews Penn State-Michigan
Tuesday 2/8/22 Hour 1 - Steve previews Penn State-Michigan hoops, and KYW's Matt Leon on if Ben Simmons will be moved by Thursday's NBA trade deadline.
2022-02-08
40 min
The KYW Newsradio To-Do List
The KYW To-Do List: Christmas weekend 2021
The 25th is just within reach, but it also marks the last chance to check out some holiday events, performances and exhibits across the city. Scuba Santa leaves Adventure Aquarium on Christmas Eve (he obviously has somewhere more important to be). “The Nutcracker” and the Holiday Garden Railway are here through New Year’s. And, the National Museum of American Jewish History is back with its “Being ___ at Christmas” event. KYW Newsradio’s Matt Leon has the details on The KYW To-Do List.
2021-12-22
00 min
The Steve Jones Show
10/18/21 Hour 1 – Steve Says SEC Should Take Vols Home Games Away
Monday 10/18/21 Hour 1 - Steve says SEC should take away home games if Tennessee fans act out again, and KYW's Matt Leon isn't sure what the Eagles think of Miles Sanders.
2021-10-18
39 min
The Steve Jones Show
KYW’s Leon Unsure What Eagles Think of Miles Sanders
KYW's Matt Leon isn't sure what the Eagles think of Miles Sanders.
2021-10-18
12 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Matt Azevedo – Tested at the Highest Level
Matt Azevedo has been the head wrestling coach at Drexel University since 2011. On his watch, the Dragons have made multiple appearances in the national rankings and had more than 30 individual NCAA Wrestling Championships qualifiers. In Episode #92 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt speaks with Azevedo over Zoom to talk about his success at Drexel. They also discuss Azevedo’s impressive career as a wrestler on the collegiate and national levels. "1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. Follow the show on Twitter: @1on1pod (https://twitter.com/1on1pod ), and follow Matt: @MattLe...
2021-06-23
51 min
KYW Newsradio Sports Pod
La Salle track standout Grace Mancini preps for NCAA East Regionals
Grace Mancini is one of the top distance runners in the region. The La Salle University graduate student and Cardinal O'Hara High School alum is preparing for the NCAA East Regional meet in the 3000 meter steeplechase and the 5K. KYW's Matt Leon spoke with Mancini about her success.
2021-05-21
07 min
The On Deadline Podcast
Is it safe to return to ballparks? Roller skates are roaring back during the pandemic.
Get your peanuts and cracker jacks ready. Baseball is back, and finally fans can watch their favorite team play in person. But is it safe to watch a ball game at an outdoor stadium with thousands of other fans? Dr. Donald Milton is a professor of environmental health & airborne viral transmission at the University of Maryland School of Public Health.American intelligence agencies periodically put out a report peering into the future. It's called the "Global Trends" report. And the new one is out, looking ahead to 2040. The fut...
2021-04-09
22 min
The On Deadline Podcast
A new "double mutant" COVID variant is detected in California. Plus, an outbreak sidelines an entire NHL team.
Scientists are still trying to figure out whether the U.S. is entering a fourth wave of the pandemic. The bad news is there are some states experiencing an alarming rise in COVID cases. But the good news is there are also a lot more vaccinated people that could hold down the numbers. Dr. George Rutherford is an epidemiologist & director of the Division of Prevention & Public Health at UC San Francisco's School of Medicine.We may have yet another mutant COVID strain. This one may be coming from I...
2021-04-06
30 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Matt Hockenberry – A Dead Sprint to the Mound
Matt Hockenberry is the pitching coach for the Phillies Single-A squad, the Jersey Shore BlueClaws. He has been a coach in the organization since his days as a pitcher in the organization came to a close. In Episode #80 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt talks with Hockenberry over Zoom about his career in coaching, his memories of pitching in the minor leagues and what it was like being the last Temple baseball player drafted before the school cut the program. "1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. Follow the show on Twitter: @1on1po...
2021-03-24
58 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Matt Midkiff - We’re Losing to Those Guys? They’re Doing the Macarena!
Matt Midkiff has been the head baseball coach at Division III Swarthmore College since 2013. On his watch, the Garnet have emerged on the national stage. In 2018 he led Swarthmore to its first-ever Centennial Conference title and an appearance in the College World Series. In Episode #68 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt catches up with Midkiff over Zoom and they talk about his life in baseball, the road that lead him to Swarthmore and what that 2018 season was like. "1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. Follow the show on Twitter: @1on1pod (http...
2020-12-16
58 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Ray Gaddis - A Steady Presence for the Philadelphia Union and an Advocate for Change
Ray Gaddis was drafted by the Philadelphia Union in the second round back in 2012 and since then he has been about as consistent a player as the franchise has ever had. He has started more than 200 games with the Union and is the franchise’s all-time leader in minutes played. In Episode #63 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt talks with Gaddis over Zoom to discuss his life in soccer and time in Philadelphia. They also talk about the important work Gaddis is doing to fight racial injustice. "1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio origin...
2020-11-04
33 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Mark Ferrante - It's a Passion, It's Not a Job
Mark Ferrante has been the head football coach at Villanova University since late 2016. Prior to that he spent some three decades as an assistant on the Main Line. He has enjoyed a ton of success with the WIldcats, including leading them to the FCS playoffs in 2019. In Episode #62 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt talks with Ferrante over Zoom about his career at Villanova, how he decided to make a home here, and his success as a Wildcat. "1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. Follow the show on Twitter: @1on1pod (https://twitter.com/1o...
2020-10-28
59 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Steve Schrenk - Even If It's Just For a Day, It's Worth It
Steve Schrenk has spent his life in baseball. A right-handed pitcher, he was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 4th round in 1987. After years of battling and fighting through injury, he made his major league debut at the age of 30 with the Phillies in 1999. He would spend parts of two seasons in the bigs with the Phillies and then several years as a coach in the Phillies minor league system before focusing on private instruction with Pitching Coach Pro (https://www.pitchingcoachpro.com/). In Episode #61 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt talks with Schre...
2020-10-21
44 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Colleen Fink - Have It All
Colleen Fink has spent the last decade as the head field hockey coach at the University of Pennsylvania. During her tenure at the helm, she has turned the Quakers into one of the premier programs in the Ivy League. In Episode #60 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt catches up with Fink over Zoom to talk about her life in field hockey, including her playing days at Saint Joseph’s University. They also talk about how she and her team are dealing with the pandemic. "1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. Follow the sho...
2020-10-14
57 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Ben McIntosh – Philadelphia Lacrosse: From Drexel to the Wings
Ben McIntosh is one of the top players in the National Lacrosse League. The #1 overall pick in the 2014 NLL draft, McIntosh was recently acquired by the Philadelphia Wings. He will be returning to Philadelphia, the city where he starred in college at Drexel University. In Episode #59 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt talks with McIntosh over Zoom to about the forward’s new opportunity with the Wings and his college career at Drexel where he helped the Dragons to their first ever NCAA Tournament appearance."1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. Follow...
2020-09-30
28 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Chris Carideo - Pride of Widener
Chris Carideo is preparing for his 15th season as the head men's basketball coach at Division III Widener University. He has won 213 games as the head coach of the Pride. But his coaching record only tells part of the story of what he has meant to Widener basketball as Carideo was also one of the greatest players in program history, scoring more than 2,000 points.In Episode #58 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt catches up with Carideo over Zoom to talk about his career in coaching, what the basketball scene was like down the Jersey Shore growing up, and...
2020-09-23
58 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Herb Courtney - Inspire Change Through Action
Herb Courtney was a standout basketball player at Hatboro-Horsham High School and then at the University of Delaware. After a pro career that took him overseas, Courtney got into coaching, but now he has taken on a new venture as the founder and CEO of Renaissance Search & Consulting, a search firm that strives to connect colleges and universities with the most qualified and diverse candidates in the sports world. In Episode #57 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt speaks with Courtney over Zoom to look back on his basketball career, learn what it was like to play overseas, and find...
2020-09-16
48 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Mountain MacGillivray - Every Good Coach is a Teacher First
Mountain MacGillivray is preparing for his third season as the head women’s basketball at La Salle University. His team more than doubled its win total from his first season to its second. Prior to coming to La Salle, the Philadelphia native enjoyed a long, successful run as an assistant and associate head coach at Quinnipiac. In Episode #56 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt catches up with MacGillivray over Zoom to talk about growing up in Philadelphia, his life in basketball and what it is like to be the father of eight kids. "1-on-1 with Matt Le...
2020-09-09
29 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Bob File - From Mayfair to the Major Leagues
Bob File was one of the greatest baseball players in the history of Jefferson University. He hit over .500 as a senior, but it would be as a pitcher that the Father Judge High School product would make his way to the Major Leagues with the Toronto Blue Jays. In Episode #55 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt catches up with File over Zoom to talk about his time in baseball and look back at his journey to the big leagues. They also look back at the time when File got the chance to pitch against his hometown team, the Philies...
2020-09-02
58 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Mike Jordan - I Wanted To Give Back What Was Given To Me
Mike Jordan was recently hired as an assistant men’s basketball coach at Drexel University. An Abington Friends High School product, Jordan was a star at the University of Pennsylvania before enjoying a successful pro career overseas. He had been serving as an assistant coach at Colgate prior to coming to Drexel.In Episode #54 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt catches up with Jordan over Zoom to talk about joining the staff at Drexel, look back at his playing days and find out what it is like to share a name with another pretty good basketball player."1-o...
2020-08-19
33 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Joe Valerio - You Do the Work and You Do It Humbly
Joe Valerio was a star football player at Ridley High School and the University of Pennsylvania. Valerio enjoyed so much success at Penn that the Kansas City Chiefs drafted the offensive lineman in the second round of the 1991 NFL Draft and he went on to spend six seasons in the NFL. In Episode #53 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt catches up with Valerio over Zoom and they reflect on his football career, how he ended up catching four touchdown passes in the NFL and what it has been like being a father to triplet daughters."1-on-1 with...
2020-08-12
59 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Mickey Morandini - Steady at Second
Mickey Morandini spent 11 seasons playing Major League Baseball, spending most of that time at second base for the Phillies. He made the 1995 MLB All Star Game and he was a key member of the 1993 Phillies team that won the NL Pennant. In Episode #52 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt speaks with Morandini over Zoom to look back on his big league career, talk about that 1993 season and also talk about Morandini's time as a minor-league coach and manager."1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on Twitter: @1on1pod...
2020-07-29
33 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Damien Blair - Golden Ram For Life
Damien Blair has been the head men's basketball coach at his alma mater Division II West Chester University for the last 12 seasons. On his watch, the Golden Rams have been a consistent contender in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference and four times have advanced to the NCAA Tournament. In Episode #51 of "1-on1 with Matt Leon," Matt speaks with Blair over Zoom to talk about his career as both a player and coach at West Chester, what he loves about the job and how he has spent the last few months.You can follow Damien Blair on Twitter...
2020-07-22
42 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
John Baron - A Forever Commitment
John Baron has spent the last 18 seasons as the head men's basketball coach at Division III Gwynedd Mercy University. A Philadelphia native and graduate of York College of Pennsylvania, Baron is one of the area's most successful coaches, sporting a career record of 340-159. He has taken the Griffins to the NCAA Tournament six times. In Episode #49 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt talks over Zoom with Baron about his career, how he got started coaching and how he's handled the last few months of the pandemic.1-on-1 with Matt Leon is a KYW Newsradio original...
2020-07-08
34 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Tom Donnelly - Freedom In Every Sense
Tom Donnelly has spent 45 years as the men’s track and cross country coach at Division III Haverford College. To say he has enjoyed a remarkable run is an understatement. On his watch, Haverford has won dozens of conference titles and his runners have earned numerous All-American awards. In 2010, his cross country squad captured Haverford’s first NCAA team championship. Donnelly was also a standout runner during his college days at Villanova. In Episode #48 of 1-on-1 with Matt Leon, Matt sits down with Donnelly to talk about his success with the Fords, how he got into running and what he l...
2020-05-20
45 min
The Week in Philly from KYW Newsradio
Canceling March Madness: Matt Leon on sports during the coronavirus outbreak
When the NCAA announced the cancellation of the Division I college basketball tournament on Thursday, March 12th, it was just the latest of a series of high profile suspensions or cancellations in sports. The NBA, NHL, and Major League Baseball have all announced the suspension or postponement of parts of the season. KYW's sports anchor Matt Leon joins KYW In Depth to break down everything that has changed in sports because of the coronavirus pandemic, and what it all means. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and o...
2020-03-13
14 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Phil Anastasia - You're Always Writing About People
Phil Anastasia has spent some four decades as one of the top sports journalists in the Philadelphia region. He spent nearly 30 years at the Courier Post before joining the Philadelphia Inquirer. He's covered just about everything, but he is probably best known for his outstanding coverage of high school sports.In Episode #47 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt sits down with Anastasia to talk about his career in journalism. They reflect on how he got his start, talk about his time as an Eagles beat writer and they also talk about some of the most impressive scholastic...
2020-03-11
39 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Scott Franzke - This Is Our Call, Together
Scott Franzke has been a member of the Phillies radio broadcast team since 2006. He has become a beloved voice in the City of Philadelphia as one of the best play-by-play announcers in Major League Baseball. In Episode #46 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt sits down with Franzke to talk about his time in the booth and the journey to Citizens Bank Park. They also talk about his chemistry with his broadcast partner Larry Andersen and how's he's been embraced by fans in the city. "1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You...
2020-03-04
50 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Kate Pearson - This Happened For A Reason
Kate Pearson is in her 11th season as the head women's basketball coach at Division III Cabrini University in Radnor. She has won more than 200 games at the helm of the Cavaliers, leading them to the NCAA Tournament five times.In Episode #45 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt sits down with Pearson to talk about her career in coaching, how she got started, and they also look back on Pearson's very successful career as a two-sport athlete in college at the University of Scranton."1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You...
2020-02-26
37 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Sean Forman - An Empire of Analytics
Sean Forman is the creator of the incredibly popular website baseball-reference.com and the president of Sports Reference LLC. The statistical websites are looked at by millions of people around the world and the sites are based in Mt. Airy. In Episode #44 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt talks with Forman about how baseball-reference.com came about, what goes into running the sites, and the moment he realized the impact of what he had created. You can follow Sean Forman on Twitter https://twitter.com/sean_forman. "1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a...
2020-02-19
27 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Bernadette Laukaitis - How Special is That?
Bernadette Laukaitis is in her first season as the head women's basketball coach at her alma mater Division II Holy Family University in Northeast Philadelphia. In her first season, the Tigers have emerged as a power in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference.In Episode #43 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt chats with Laukaitis about what it's like to take over your alma mater. They also talk about Laukaitis's decade as an assistant at Penn, her season as a head coach at Cabrini and her playing career at Holy Family.You can follow Bernadette Laukaitis on...
2020-02-12
49 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Fred Dohrmann - Congratulations, You're The New Softball Coach
Fred Dohrmann is preparing for his 39th season as the head softball coach at Division III Widener University in Chester. In his nearly four decades at the helm of the program, he has won 656 games. Dohrmann's time with the Pride has also included stints coaching other sports including men's soccer and wrestling.In Episode #42 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt sits down with Dohrmann to talk about his long career in Chester. They talk about some of his favorite memories as a coach and how he originally got hired at Widener."1-on-1 with Matt Leon" i...
2020-02-05
37 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Paul Day - On Patrol In The Box
Paul Day is in his second season as the head coach and general manager of the National Lacrosse League's Philadelphia Wings. Day is one of the most respected names in the lacrosse world and he already has turned the Wings into a contender. He also spent 27 years as police officer in Ontario.In Episode #41 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt sits down with Day to talk about what it has been like building a team in Philadelphia. They also talk about his life as a cop and how the two careers compliment each other.You...
2020-01-29
56 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Duke Greco - Grateful in Doylestown
Duke Greco just wrapped up his sixth season as the head football coach at Division III Delaware Valley University in Doylestown. He has enjoyed incredible success, leading the Aggies to a record of 59-11. Greco has spent a good portion of his life at DelVal. It's where he played his college football and he spent several years as an assistant before taking over the program.In Episode #40 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt sits down with Greco to talk about his life in Doylestown and his success in coaching. They also talk about his time playing pro...
2020-01-22
36 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Cindy Griffin - The Hawk Will Never Die
Cindy Griffin is in her 19th season as the head women's basketball coach at Saint Joseph's University. She has led the Hawks to 11 postseason appearances, including two NCAA Tournament berths. She also has three Big 5 titles to her credit as well. Her coaching success follows a playing career where she starred as a point guard on Hawk Hill. She is fourth on the program's all-time list in assists.In Episode #39 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt sits down with Griffin to talk about her time with the Hawks. They look back on some of Griffin's favorite memories...
2020-01-15
43 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Landry Kosmalski - Hustle Every Day
Landry Kosmalski is in the midst of his eighth season as the head coach of the Division III Swarthmore College men's basketball team. He has turned the Garnet into a national power, leading them to the national championship game last season and the #1 ranking in the country this season. In Episode #38 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt sits down with Kosmalski to talk about his basketball career, how he has elevated the Swarthmore program and what that magical run to the title game last season was like. You can follow Landry Kosmalski on Twitter @LandryKosmalski.
2020-01-08
44 min
Bleeding Green Nation: for Philadelphia Eagles fans
BGN Radio Special: Previewing the Wild Card w/Matt Leon
John Stolnis is joined by Matt Leon, sports anchor and sports director of KYW Newsradio Phildadelphia, to help him break down the upcoming showdown between the Eagles and Seahawks! Brought to you by SBNation and Bleeding Green Nation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-01-04
41 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Dickie Noles - April 9, 1983
Dickie Noles is a former Phillies pitcher who played a key role in their 1980 World Series Championship. He is also a recovering alcoholic who has spent years serving as the Phillies Employee Assistance Professional.In Episode #37 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt sits down with Noles to talk about his work as an EAP. They also reminisce about his baseball career and talk about his road to sobriety."1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on Twitter @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.
2019-12-18
1h 11
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Ashley Grier - Golf In Her Blood
Ashley Grier is one of the top golfers in the Delaware Valley. An assistant pro at Overbrook Golf Club in Villanova, Grier spent time on the LPGA Futures Tour and she has enjoyed success in the region competing against both women and men.In Episode #36 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt sits down with Grier to talk about her career in golf, how she was introduced to the sport and what it takes to compete at the pro level.You can follow Ashley Grier on Twitter @AshleyGrierGolf."1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a...
2019-12-11
26 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Connor Barwin - Pressure Off the Edge
Connor Barwin spent 10 years as one of the top pass rushers in the NFL. Four of his most successful seasons were spent here in Philadelphia, where in addition to playing at a Pro Bowl level, he became one of the most popular Eagles in recent memory.In Episode #35 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt sits down with Barwin to reflect on his time with the Eagles, discuss how he ended up playing basketball in addition to football in college, and talk about why Barwin and his family have decided to call Philadelphia home."1-on-1 with...
2019-12-04
40 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Jackie Hartzell - Figured It Out Pretty Quick
Jackie Hartzell is in her seventh season as the head women's basketball coach at University of the Sciences. She has turned the Devils into a regional and national power, leading them to three straight NCAA Division II Tournaments.In Episode #34 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt welcomes Hartzell to the KYW Newsradio studios to talk about her success. They discuss how she got started in coaching and what has allowed her to win nearly three of every four games as a collegiate head coach.You can follow Hartzell on Twitter @jhartzell44."1-on-1 with...
2019-11-20
35 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Brad Marsh - Steady on the Blue Line
Brad Marsh spent 15 years in the NHL as a defenseman. Seven of those seasons were spent on the blue line with the Flyers, where he became a fan favorite. He is back with the organization now, serving as the Director of Community Development, President of the Flyers Alumni, and head coach of the Flyers Warriors, a team made up of wounded and disabled veterans.In Episode #33 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt sits down with Marsh to look back on his career on the ice, talk about his first memories of hockey, and learn more about the...
2019-11-13
1h 01
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Donald Hunt - Tribune Legend
Donald Hunt first arrived at the Philadelphia Tribune in 1983 and since then he has become one of the top sportswriters in Philadelphia. Hunt was inducted into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame in 2017 and he has truly covered it all for the Tribune.In Episode #32 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt sits down with Hunt to talk about how he got his start in sports writing. They also talk about some of the highlights of Hunt's career and discuss what it was like for Hunt to kick-start an effort to get Wilt Chamberlain on a postage stamp.
2019-11-06
45 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Bill O'Neill - Picking Up The Spare
Bill O'Neill lives in Langhorne and he is one of the top performers on the Professional Bowlers Association Tour. His bowling ability has allowed him the opportunity to travel the world doing what he loves.In Episode #31 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt sits down with O'Neill to talk about how he got his start in bowling, what life is like as a pro, and his favorite places to compete.You can follow O'Neill on Twitter @Bill_ONeill "1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show o...
2019-10-30
45 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Bill Wagner - 50 Years of Family
Bill Wagner is winding down his 50th and final season as the head sprint football coach at the University of Pennsylvania. He is an institution at Penn, having led the Quakers to five Collegiate Sprint Football League titles and helping develop a large network of former players who stay very connected to the program.In Episode #30 of 1-on-1 with Matt Leon, Matt sits down with Wagner to talk about his decision to retire and look back on a truly remarkable 50-year career with the Quakers.1-on-1 with Matt Leon is a KYW Newsradio original podcast...
2019-10-23
45 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Zach Spiker - Leader at the DAC
Zach Spiker is preparing for his fourth season as the head men's basketball coach at Drexel University. Prior to that, he spent seven years as the head coach at Army West Point.In Episode #29 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt sits down with Spiker to talk about his decision to take over the program at Drexel, how he got his start in coaching, and how important a fellow Philadelphia coach has been in his career.You can follow Spiker on Twitter @Coach_Spiker."1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast...
2019-10-16
48 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Steve Colfer - Radnor's National Champion
Steve Colfer has built a dominant men's lacrosse program at Division III Cabrini University. The Cavaliers are one of the nation's elite programs and this past season they won their first national championship at the Linc.In Episode #28 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt sits down with Colfer to talk about the success of his program, how he got his start in coaching and what it was like to win that national title."1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on Twitter @1on1pod and you can...
2019-10-09
53 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Gabby Lisella - Anything Works
Gabby Lisella just retired from coaching women's college basketball. She spent the last 19 years at the helm at Division III Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey. She won 260 games during her tenure with the Profs, the most in program history.In Episode #27 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt sits down with Lisella to look back on her career, talk about her decision to retire from coaching and talk about what she'll be doing now as she focuses on her position as an associate athletic director at Rowan."1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio...
2019-10-02
36 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Mike McLaughlin - Feels Just Like Day One
Mike McLaughlin is one of the top women's basketball coaches in the country. Preparing for his 11th season at the University of Pennsylvania, McLaughlin has a career .768 winning percentage and on his watch, the Quakers have been a powerhouse in the Ivy League.In Episode #26 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt sits down with McLaughlin to talk about his success with the Quakers. They also talk about his incredible run as the head coach at Division II Holy Family University and what it was like to play for the Washington Generals, the longtime foils for the Harlem...
2019-09-25
34 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Tom Shirley - Model of Consistency
Tom Shirley is preparing for his 31st season as the head women's basketball coach at Division II Jefferson University, and his 39th overall. During his career he has won 777 games.In Episode #25 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt sits down with Shirley to talk about his impressive career, how he got his start in coaching and what it's like to be a part of the Philadelphia coaching scene.You can follow Tom Shirley on Twitter @coachtomshirley."1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on Twitter @1...
2019-09-18
42 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Cole Klubek - Mississippi to Lincoln With Iraq In Between
Cole Klubek is a ten-year Air Force vet who spent time deployed in Iraq. Now he is the kicker and punter for the Division II Lincoln University football team.In Episode #24 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt sits down with Klubek to talk about his time in the military, what let him to decide to pursue kicking and how he came to attend Lincoln.You can follow Cole Klubek on Twitter @KlubekCole"1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on Twitter @1on1pod and you c...
2019-09-11
41 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Fritz Hamburg - Success on Hawk Hill
Fritz Hamburg has spent the last eleven years as the head baseball coach at Saint Joseph's University. In that time, he has turned the Hawks into a consistent force in the Atlantic 10 Conference, while also developing several players who have gone on to be drafted by Major League Baseball teams.In Episode #23 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt sits down with Hamburg to talk about his career in baseball. They talk about his success with the Hawks, his own playing career - which included a stint in the Phillies organization - and the challenges of playing college...
2019-09-04
35 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Tina Sloan Green - First, But Not Only
Tina Sloan Green is a true Philadelphia legend. A trailblazing athlete and coach, she was the first African American to play on the US National Women's Lacrosse Team. Then she became the first African American women's college lacrosse coach in the country. She transformed the Temple University lacrosse program, leading the Owls to three national championships. And if that's not enough, she also co-founded the Black Women in Sport Foundation.In Episode #22 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt sits down with Sloan Green to reflect on her remarkable career. They talk about her time at Temple, breaking...
2019-08-28
41 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Andy Talley - Get in the Game
Andy Talley spent 32 years as the head football coach at Villanova University before retiring following the 2016 season. The Wildcats were one of the premier programs in all of FCS during his tenure, with the apex coming in 2009 when Villanova won the national championship. He sent several players to the NFL, including legendary Eagles running back Brian Westbrook.In Episode #21 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt sits down with Talley to look back at his career on the Main Line and also talk about his foundation, the Talley Bone Marrow Foundation, which does incredible work registering potential bone...
2019-08-21
38 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Stan Pawlak - A Life of Basketball
Stan Pawlak is one of the greatest basketball players in University of Pennsylvania history. His 20.6 points per page career average upon graduating in 1966 is still third highest in the program's history. He is a member of the Big 5 Hall of Fame.In Episode #20 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt sits down with Stan to talk about his career as a player in college and in the pros in the old Eastern League. They also talk about Pawlak's work as a coach, including a stint in Saudi Arabia."1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio...
2019-08-14
56 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Mike Costanzo - Keep Grinding
Mike Costanzo was a star baseball player at Archbishop Carroll High School in Radnor who went on to excel at Coastal Carolina. He was the Phillies top draft pick in the 2005 draft and was traded to Houston in the deal that brought Brad Lidge to Philadelphia. He made it to the big leagues with the Cincinnati Reds in 2012.In Episode #19 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt sits down with Costanzo to look back at his pro baseball career. They talk about what it was like to get drafted by his hometown team and to get traded away...
2019-08-07
37 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Bobbi Morgan - Haverford Proud
Bobbi Morgan is preparing for her 12th season as the head women's basketball coach at Division III Haverford College. During her tenure with the Fords, she has turned them into one of the top teams in the Centennial Conference and she has led Haverford to the NCAA Tournament three times in the last six years.In Episode #18 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt sits down with Morgan to talk about her very successful basketball coaching career, growing up in the Philadelphia region with a passion for basketball as well as her work in the field of journalism.
2019-07-31
29 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Ashley Howard - Philly Through and Through
Ashley Howard is gearing up for his second season as the head men's basketball coach at La Salle University. His Explorers were one of the most improved teams in the country by the end of last season.In Episode #17 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon", Matt sits down with Howard to talk about his first season at La Salle. They also talk about his days as a player at Drexel and his time as a Villanova assistant where he helped the Wildcats win two national championships.You can follow Howard on Twitter @CoachAshHoward."1-on-1...
2019-07-24
50 min
KYW Newsradio Sports Pod
LPGA star Danielle Kang on upcoming tournament at Aronimink
Danielle Kang is one of the top players on the LPGA Tour. She was in town recently to promote the 2020 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship which will be played at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square. KYW Newsradio Matt Leon sat down with Kang to talk about her career.
2019-07-19
05 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Bridget Orchard - Passion for the Game
Bridget Orchard has enjoyed amazing success as a college softball head coach and just wrapped up her first season at the helm of her alma mater, Villanova University. In just 22 seasons as a collegiate head coach, she has won nearly 800 games.In Episode #16 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon", Matt sits down with Orchard to talk about her career as a head coach (she's never been an assistant) - a journey that began at Division III Cabrini University. They discuss the keys to her success and also look back at her playing career with the Wildcats....
2019-07-17
39 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Deirdre Kane - More Than Basketball
Deirdre Kane was one of the top women's basketball coaches in the country during her 27-year run at Division II West Chester University, a run which ended with her retirement in 2014.In Episode #15 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon", Matt sits down with Kane to look back at her coaching career. They also talk about Kane's work in helping to unionize coaches in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference and her distinction as the first female athlete to receive scholarship money to attend the University of Dayton.You can follow Kane on Twitter @BacktoJersey ."1-on-1...
2019-07-03
40 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Marc Zumoff - Locking All Windows and Doors
Marc Zumoff is one of the premier broadcasters in the Delaware Valley. He's spent the last quarter century as the TV voice of the Philadelphia 76ers.In Episode #14 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon", Matt sits down with Zumoff to talk about his time courtside calling 76ers games. They look back at how he got his start in the business, including his time working at KYW Newsradio.You can follow Zumoff on Twitter @marczumoff."1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on Twitter @1on1pod and...
2019-06-26
35 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Matt Rambo - Taking Flight With The Wings
Matt Rambo is one of the top lacrosse players the Philadelphia region has produced in recent memory. A La Salle College High School product, he led the University of Maryland to a national title while winning the Tewaaraton Award. He also just completed his first season with his hometown team, turning in an outstanding campaign with the National Lacrosse League's Philadelphia Wings.In Episode #13 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon", Matt sits down with Rambo to talk all things lacrosse. They reflect on his incredible collegiate success as well as what his first season as a pro in...
2019-06-19
34 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Kevin Small - At Home In Collegeville
For nearly two decades, Kevin Small has manned the sidelines as the head men's basketball coach at Division III Ursinus College out in Collegeville, Pennsylvania.In Episode #12 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon", Matt sits down with Small to talk about his consistent level of success with the Bears and how he got his start in coaching. They also look back on the 2007-08 Ursinus team that Small led to the NCAA Division III Final Four.You can follow Small on Twitter @CoachKevinSmall"1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You...
2019-06-12
58 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Dan Raudabaugh - Philadelphia's Other Star Quarterback
Dan Raudabaugh has spent the last eight years as the starting quarterback for the Philadelphia Soul, putting together one of the great careers in recent Arena Football League history.In Episode #11 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon", Matt sits down with Raudabaugh to talk about his time in the indoor game. They look back on the beginnings of his career down in Texas, his work with Soul head coach Clint Dolezel and what he loves about arena football."1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on Twitter @1on1...
2019-06-05
47 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Jim Curtin - Run With It
Jim Curtin has been the head coach of the Philadelphia Union since 2014. He has led Philadelphia to the Major League Soccer playoffs twice during his run, and the Union have spent the 2019 season near the top of the table in the MLS Eastern Conference.In Episode #10 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon", Matt sits down with Curtin to talk about his path to becoming a head coach and what it's like to coach in the area where he grew up. They also look back on Curtin's stellar playing career in MLS and talk about how his perspective as...
2019-05-29
39 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Jackie Neary - The Ultimate Victory
Jackie Neary has been an institution at Cabrini University out in Radnor for more than two decades, as the head coach of both the field hockey and women's lacrosse teams at the school. She has led the two programs to more than 500 combined wins during her time on the sidelines.In Episode #9 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt sits down with Neary to talk about her impressive run at Cabrini. They look back at Neary's stellar career as a two-sport star athlete at Temple, and she also opens up about winning her battle against cancer.
2019-05-22
35 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Denise Dillon - Who Wants to Keep Playing?
Denise Dillon has enjoyed consistent success over 16 seasons as the head women's basketball coach at Drexel University. The Dragons are a force in the Colonial Athletic Association and this past season, Dillon led her squad to the CAA title game.In Episode #8 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon" Matt sits down with Dillon to talk about the keys to her success with the Dragons and her path to becoming a head coach. They also reflect on her Big 5 Hall of Fame career as a player at Villanova.You can follow Denise Dillon on Twitter @denisedillon
2019-05-15
45 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Bill Zwaan - Having an Impact
Bill Zwaan is getting ready for his 17th season as the head coach at West Chester University. On his watch, the Golden Rams have consistently been not just a regional, but national power at the Division II level.In Episode #7 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon" Matt sits down with Zwaan to talk about his success. They also talk about his career path, his favorite parts of coaching and what it was like to grow up as one of eleven children.You can follow Bill Zwaan on Twitter @coachzwaan "1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a...
2019-05-08
41 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Dr. Nikki Franke - Building From Scratch
Dr. Nikki Franke is one of the nation's premier women's fencing coaches, having recently completed her 47th season at the helm of the Temple University program she has built from the ground up.In Episode #6 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon" Matt sits down with Dr. Franke and they discuss her nearly five decades on North Broad Street. They also discuss her impressive resume as a competitor, talking about what it was like to be a member of the 1976 US Olympic Team and to have a chance to compete at the 1980 Summer Olympics taken away from her.
2019-05-01
33 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Ray Didinger - Eagles Encyclopedia
Ray Didinger is a Pro Football Hall of Fame writer who has spent decades covering and talking Eagles.In Episode #5 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt sits down with Didinger to talk about his career path from the Delco Times to NBC Sports Philadelphia. You'll learn about the year he spent covering news, what his first scoop was on the Eagles beat, and how he made the transition from print reporter to one of the most popular Philadelphia sports media personalities on radio and TV."1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast...
2019-04-24
49 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Jack Scheuer - Courtside at the Palestra
Jack Scheuer is a long time AP Correspondent whose career covering Big 5 basketball and the Phillies spans decades.In Episode #4 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon" Matt takes to the road to sit down and talk about the 86-year old Scheuer's career at his house in Bucks County. They focus on the Big 5 and some of the greatest players, teams, and moments Scheuer has covered."1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on Twitter @1on1pod and you can follow Matt at @MattLeon1060.
2019-04-17
25 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Joe Crispin - Basketball Without Fear
Joe Crispin is the head men's basketball coach at Division III Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey. He was a star guard at Pitman High School and Penn State University and got a taste of playing in the NBA before enjoying an outstanding career overseas.In Episode #3 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt talks with Crispin about his coaching philosophy, his time with the Nittany Lions, and what it was like to play with Kobe and Shaq and get coached by Phil Jackson during a stint with the Lakers.You can follow Joe Crispin's Rowan...
2019-04-10
42 min
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
Dave Pauley - Teacher of Basketball
Dave Pauley just completed his 19th season as the head men's basketball coach at Division II University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. Prior to that he spent 18 seasons as an assistant for the Devils.In this week's episode of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon" Matt talks with Dave about his career, being a coach at a school with such a high academic bar and how he spends New Year's Day.You can follow Dave Pauley on Twitter @CoachPauley. "1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original sports podcast. You can follow the show o...
2019-04-03
28 min
NY Mets Audio
Phillies Begin Series Against Mets
The Phillies will open a three-game series against the Mets in New York tonight. KYW's Matt Leon spoke with Comcast Sportsnet's Marshall Harris about the Phils here in the early going.
2017-04-18
05 min
NY Mets Audio
Preview: Phillies Host Mets Gm. 2
Phillies continue their series with the Mets tonight at home. KYW's Matt Leon spoke with CBS3's Pat Gallen about the Phils.
2017-04-11
04 min