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WEEU’s Paul Roberts previews the 2009 Reading Phillies season with Mike Drago of the Reading Eagle. They discuss Reading’s new manager Steve Roadcap and some of the Phillies’ top prospects like Michael Taylor, Joe Savery, and Antonio Bastardo. Click the link to listen or right-click to download and play on your portable device. (12:15)

WEEU’s Paul Roberts previews the 2008 High School football season with Mike Drago, the high school football beat writer for the Reading Eagle. Click the link to listen or right-click to download and play on your portable device. (24:34)

WEEU’s Paul Roberts takes a look at the college football gridiron with well known national writer Phil Steele. Paul and Phil cover Penn State, the Big 10, and this year’s national title contenders. Click the link to listen or right-click to download and play on your portable device. (22:53)

WEEU’s Paul Roberts talks with Mike Drago, the Reading Phillies beat writer for the Reading Eagle, on “The Sports Democracy.” Mike gives his opinion on the Phillies’ top prospects including Carlos Carrasco, Greg Golson, Lou Marson, and Jason Donald. Paul also gets Mike’s thoughts on the Joe Blanton trade and Brett Myers’ struggles. Click the link to listen or right-click to download and play on your portable device. (18:45)

WEEU’s Paul Roberts previews the 2008 NFL Draft with Dan Shonka, the General Manager of Ourlads Scouting Services, on April 11. Dan was an NFL scout for 16 years with the Eagles, Redskins, and Chiefs. Click the link to listen or right-click to download and play on your portable device. (19:00)

March Madness is upon us and a former Central Catholic star is headed to the Big Dance! Alex Franklin and the Siena Saints beat Rider 74-53 to win the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Championship and earn an automatic berth into the NCAA Tournament. WEEU’s Paul Roberts caught up with Alex on March 14, 2008. Click the link to listen or right-click to download and play on your portable device. (11:19)

Allison Baver: WEEU's Paul Roberts interviews two-time Olympic short-track speed skater Allison Baver. The Wilson High School graduate is currently training in Salt Lake City. In February of 2007, Baver won her first U.S. National title. She's looking forward to the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. Click the link to listen or right-click to download and play on your portable device. (17:40)

Marshall Kauffman: On November 15, the Sovereign Center hosted a nationally televised boxing card. Former heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman earned a 10th-round TKO over Zuri Lawrence in the main event. WEEU's Paul Roberts caught up with Rahman's trainer, Reading's own Marshall Kauffman. Click the link to listen or right-click to download and play on your portable device. (13:04)

Tom Fick: Wilson High soccer coach Tim Fick talks with WEEU’s Mitch Gerhart about boys soccer, girls soccer, Wilson’s strong soccer tradition, the women’s World Cup, and more. Click the link to listen or right-click to download and play on your portable device. (7:37)

Rob Wolfrum: WEEU’s Mitch Gerhart talks to Wyomissing Area High School football coach Bob Wolfrum about the 2007 Spartans, Wolfrum’s record-setting career success rate, the Wing-T offense, and more. Click the link to listen or right-click to download and play on your portable device. (10:45)

Donna Long: WEEU’s Mitch Gerhart talks with Oley Valley High School Field Hockey Coach Donna Long, who recently celebrated her 400^th.career win. (4:32)

Mike Drago: WEEU'S Paul Roberts previews the 2007 High School Football season with Mike Drago from the Reading Eagle. (20:35)

Phil Steele: National College Football Writer Phil Steele joined Paul Roberts on “The Sports Democracy” Thursday, August 16^th. They took an in-depth look at Penn State, the Big 10, and former Wilson star Quarterback Chad Henne who is entering his senior year at Michigan! (22:00)

"Denny McLain"... Listen as WEEU Radio's Paul Roberts interviews DENNY McLAIN on Thursday, July 26, 2007. McLain was a 2-time Cy Young Award Winner and former Most Valuable Player. He was a 3-time All-Star and is the last pitcher to win 30 games in a season! McLain was 31-6 with the 1968 Detroit Tigers who won the World Series. (30:39)

"Shannon Miller" ... WEEU's Suzy Sands interviews Olympic gymnast Shannon Miller, the most decorated American athlete of the 1992 Olympic Games, who was also a member of the Magnificent Seven at the 1996 summer games in Atlanta. (Appx: 12:45)

"Baseball Town"...WEEU's Morning Man, Charlie Adams and WEEU's Sports Director, Mitch Gerhart, are all wrapped up in the red and white colors of the Phillies! During this soundclip they welcome Reading Phillies Assistant General Manager, Scott Hunsicker who announces the creation of the moniker "Baseball Town" for Reading, Pa!

Ruth Hartman ... WEEU's Suzy Sands interviews this Berks Countian, a former player in the Women's Baseball League and a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.

Merv Heller
The President of the US Tennis association is interviewed on WEEU's 'SPORTSTALK'.

Rod Eaken
The President of the Pennsylvania Golf Association is interviewed by Paul Roberts .

Tom Helper
General Manager of 'Our Lads Scouting Services' is interviewed by Paul Roberts on WEEU's 'SPORTSTALK' show. The 2001 NFL draft is discussed.