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Preston & Steve's Fun Size Podcast

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Lisa Ann Walter's Surprise Call Into Preston & Steve

January 24, 2024 20:29 - 6 minutes - 3.11 MB

"Celebrity Jeopardy!" Million Dollar Winner, Lisa Ann Walter, checks in with The Preston & Steve Show From Parent Trap to winning one million dollars for charity on Celebrity Jeopardy!, star of Abbott Elementary, Lisa Ann Walter graced the airwaves this morning. We flooded the phone line with congratulatory praise, but Lisa was more than excited to tell us about her nerves going into last night's big show. Anxiety levels were running high on the night of filming. We learned that while pre...

Lizzo + Mike's Amsterdam strip club story

August 09, 2023 10:00 - 14 minutes - 6.46 MB

How did an article in the Entertainment Report turn into one of the greatest calls Preston & Steve have ever received?  Honestly, we aren’t quite sure either, but we are going try to unpack this segment of our show.  As Preston went through the daily Entertainment Report, he began to read that a few of Lizzo’s ex backup dancers are suing for sexual harassment charges. One dancer says that Lizzo pressured her to touch a nude performer at a club in Amsterdam. The lawsuit details different fea...

Straight from the MMRBQ '23 Lineup: Larkin Poe

April 24, 2023 16:10 - 20 minutes - 9.49 MB

We at The Preston & Steve Show got to talk to one of the bands set to be at the always-glorious MMRBQ and Preston’s favorite modern band in the world: Larkin Poe!  Rebecca and Megan Lovell’s live performance in the studio this past fall still sticks with us, mainly because that is when they debuted their song “Strike Gold.” Our assistant producer Connor recently saw them live, and he loved the show. Rebecca and Megan had a lot of fun at it as well. They cannot wait to come back to Philadelp...

Brandon Marsh at Spring Training

March 30, 2023 18:49 - 18 minutes - 8.65 MB

What do CaseyBoy and Brandon Marsh have in common? They both have a fear of sharks. Well, not so much a fear, more of a respect. The open water is where the sharks live and there’s no reason to visit them home. That conversation was one of the many highlights of our Spring Training conversation with the Phillies Outfielder. First and foremost, we talked about last season. Brandon said that some of his best moments of his life spent on the baseball field happened last fall. This team wants ...

Catching up with Charlie Manual at Phillies Spring Training

March 23, 2023 14:46 - 18 minutes - 8.37 MB

Hawaiian shirts are a regular fixture of Charlie Manuel’s wardrobe. They fit his vibe perfectly since he spends much of his year in Florida. It was during our conversation with the World Series winning Manager that he and his wife, Missy, argue over colors. He prefers the monochrome color pallets, while she likes to pick out brighter patterns for him to wear. That’s where our conversation with Charlie at Phillies Spring Training begin. He’s been in Clearwater since Pitchers and Catchers rep...

Cindy Williams visits Preston & Steve April 2022

January 31, 2023 12:57 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MB

The second time that Cindy Williams visited The Preston & Steve Show was in April 2022, to promote her one woman show at The Bucks County Playhouse.  She shared the most wonderful stories from her career: studying with Sally Fields, serving Jim Morrison cocktails on the Sunset Strip, punching Ron Howard, George Lucas pitching a little movie about teens in space.  Enjoy this very special interview with Cindy Williams.  

Hello, Jack! Interview with Hollywood's Kindest Actor, Jack McBrayer

November 15, 2022 15:04 - 8 minutes - 4.12 MB

The second season of "Hello, Jack! The Kindness Show", Jack McBrayer's kids show, is available now on Apple TV+. 

Don McCloskey Brought the Band... The Whole Band

September 16, 2022 17:13 - 28 minutes - 12.9 MB

Truth be told, there was one band member missing from today's live performer in The Preston & Steve Studio. We're not quite sure where they would have fit though! Don McCloskey brought his crew in to rock the house live on MMR. He's on tour supporting the new album, The Chaos & The Beauty. Catch them opening up for the It's Always Sunny Podcast this Sunday & Monday at The Met, and headlining Ardmore Music Hall on October 14th.   

Rob McElhenney Discusses the Premiere of Welcome to Wrexham

August 24, 2022 21:19 - 15 minutes - 7.26 MB

"I wanted to make a documentary that was not about football so that anybody could sit down and watch it and enjoy it. And I wanted to make it about working class people and their love for sport, but really their love for community."  That was Rob McElhenney's goal when he created the docuseries, Welcome to Wrexham which premieres August 24th on FX. We got a sneak peek at the first episode and can confidently say, goal achieved.  By the way, he calls it football because he "doesn't want to ...

The Warning Makes Their Philadelphia Radio Debut on WMMR

May 10, 2022 16:26 - 17 minutes - 8.13 MB

The Warning visits WMMR for The Preston & Steve Show's first live in-studio performance in over two years. The trio also chats with Preston & Steve about their beginnings in rock and roll, the Metallica cover that put them on the map, and what it's like working together as sisters. See the official performance video for their most recent single "Money" here.

Cookies & Basketball: Freshly Baked Interview with Tobias Harris

February 01, 2022 19:46 - 16 minutes - 7.55 MB

Sixers Forward and Ambassador for Crumble Cookies, Toabias Harris, joins the Preston & Steve Show. 

MontCo Native, Tori Yorgey, Rreporter Hit By Car

January 21, 2022 14:26 - 16 minutes - 7.71 MB

You've seen the video, now hear from the local superhero herself! News reporter and graduate of PW high school, Tori Yorgey, joins The Preston & Steve Show. 

Valerie Bertinelli on The Preston & Steve Show

January 20, 2022 17:36 - 15 minutes - 7.32 MB

Valerie Bertinelli joined The Preston & Steve Show on Thursday morning to discuss her new memoir, Enough Already.  Preston immediately took the opportunity to compliment her son's spectacular performance at the MMR*B*Q 2021. "Awww, thank you, I couldn't be more proud of him!" Valerie responded. She continued to boast about his success and how relived she was by the welcoming reception Wolfie received from the rock 'n roll community after pouring his heart into his work. "He was nominated fo...

Jeff Ament on The Preston & Steve Show

January 14, 2022 19:59 - 31 minutes - 14.6 MB

Pearl Jam bassist, Jeff Ament, has taken his passion for skateboarding and used it to help the youth community. His foundation, Montana Pool Service, builds world-class skateparks and educates younger generations on the sport.  We discuss this "part time job" he has taken on helping the community and how skateboarding has connected him to people throughout different points in his life.  Jeff shared a behind the scenes peek into the Pearl Jam world as well: using the Beatles documentary ser...

Kathy's Holiday Activities List, December 2021

December 02, 2021 15:05 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MB

Get in the holiday spirit with the most anticipated list of the year!  Follow along and find links to all the businesses: https://wmmr.com/listicle/holiday-activities-2021/

Chef Jen Carroll's Turkey Tips

November 24, 2021 13:26 - 25 minutes - 11.8 MB

Chef Jen Carroll is here to solve all your turkey woes.  The Top Chef All Star and Rittenhouse Restaurateur is hosting a three day Thanksgiving Turkey Workshop. Each day provides step-by-step instructions on how to prepare the bird. Day 1 is brining,  Day 2 buttering and trussing, and finally Day 3 is cooking!  If you miss a class that's okay, all of the videos are posted to watch OnDemand. Sign up for Jen Carroll's Free Turkey Workshop

Celebrate National Taco Day w/ Preston & Steve

October 04, 2021 14:05 - 19 minutes - 9.18 MB

Taco, taco, taco, that's Spanish for taco. 

Kathy Romano Presents Fall Activities 2021

October 01, 2021 13:56 - 33 minutes - 15.2 MB

Corn mazes, ropes courses, yoga, Halloween themed bars, backyard camping, fall crafts... there’s something for everyone on this year's #KathysFallActivities list.  wmmr.com/fall-activities-2021

Kevin Smith: "I Never Went To a Donkey Show"

July 27, 2021 17:58 - 33 minutes - 15.3 MB

For the record, Kevin dared us to make that the headline of this podcast.  It worked, because you're hear listening. And, it's the truth! We talked to the director and friend of the show from the set of Clerks III filming right now in Jersey. He talked about his characters and storylines being an extension of his own life - with a little twist. For the record, Kevin has never actually been to a donkey show.  Of course we get deep about growing up and how life experiences effect our work - ...

Preston & Steve's *Spoiler Free* Black Widow Review

July 08, 2021 14:50 - 16 minutes - 7.53 MB

Preston, Casey, & Nick were in the theater with all of the WMMR winners quietly gasping and holding back emotions during the Black Widow screening. Like most people in attendance, it was their first movie theater experience since the pandemic.  And it was a Marvel movie. That made it even more special. Somehow the MCU keeps pulling out all the stops and creating superhero masterpieces. Enjoy this SPOILER FREE review before you get to see Black Widow when it hits theaters and Disney+ this Fr...

Jason Kelce Calling from Sea Isle City

June 29, 2021 17:44 - 16 minutes - 7.53 MB

Have you ever dreamed of pounding beers Kelce at The OD? Here's your chance. Seriously. He's hosting a guest bartending event on Wednesday evening to raise funs for the Eagles Autism Foundation. "It's one of my favorite bars of all time," Jason told us this morning. We've always guessed that based on The Ocean Drive SECURITY shirt he notoriously wore for years, but it was still cool to hear.  We also talked about the chance of him being around to wear Kelly Green in 2023 and his thoughts o...

New Phillie Luke Williams on The Preston & Steve Show

June 10, 2021 14:08 - 19 minutes - 8.74 MB

You just hit a 2 run walk-off homerun in your first MLB career game - what are you going to do? "Call Preston & Steve!" Luke Williams called in after the biggest night of his life. You could still hear the smile on his face! Although we learned that this move up to the bigs makes him ineligible for the 2021 Olympics, to him, that's okay. Following his dream to have a big league feels like the right career path right now. Enjoy Philly, Luke, and keep the bats swinging.   

20 Tips For Being a Good House Guest

June 09, 2021 17:42 - 34 minutes - 15.8 MB

It's not that hard: don't be a slob, help out, and save the hanky panky for your own home! We break down the 20 tips for being a good house guest. [Spoiler Alert - we don't agree with them all] The ultimate list of things you should not do:  Wipe your greasy hands on your sofa Put your feet on the sofa Go upstairs without asking Brings dog without asking Go through the medicine cabinet Come in without knocking Break wind Change TV channel without asking Not take hints to leave Ask...

Jay Wright: Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee

May 18, 2021 14:38 - 22 minutes - 10.2 MB

Fact 1: Jay is the first person to be inducted into the HoF with not one, but two, Camp Out For Hunger City 6 Pop-a-Shot Championships.  Fact 2: Jay thinks that the Golden Jock Strap Trophy belongs in his Basketball Hall of Fame display.  Enjoy our conversation with the latest collegiate coach (there's not many) inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. 

This is Why Rob McElhenney is the Coolest Human Being...

May 14, 2021 18:37 - 38 minutes - 17.5 MB

Let’s begin with this fact: Mythic Quest is at 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. Citizen Kane is at 99%. We could talk to Rob every week. In fact, it feels like we have done just that recently. But every conversation is very different; we always new things to discuss, new stories to tell. (are we, like, best friends?) The focus of today’s interview was to promote the CORA for Kids Golf Outing coming up on May 24th. Every year when we talk about how important this fundraiser is to the organization, ...

Rob McElhenney Crashes Kaitlin Olson's Interview on WMMR

May 06, 2021 14:34 - 22 minutes - 10.2 MB

Of course he did. The Preston & Steve Show was mid-interview with Kaitlin Olsen, who was on to promote her new show, Hacks on HBO Max, when walks Rob walked into the room. A faint "what are you doing?" could be heard, and instead of explaining, she just handed him the phone. It was gold.  Thank you Kaitlin for generously sharing a few minutes of your interview so that your non-Emmy nominated husband could share dirt about getting Jimmy Kimmel drunk yesterday. We’ll all be watching YOUR new ...

Iron Man's Thirteenth Anniversary

May 03, 2021 14:37 - 18 minutes - 8.38 MB

The Preston & Steve Show discuss the importance of this movie to the MCU (and our lives in general) 

The Machine movie announcement: Bert calls us from Serbia

April 14, 2021 17:13 - 19 minutes - 8.8 MB

It finally happened. Bert has been willing it for years, but the news finally broke yesterday that the The Machine is becoming a movie. The plot takes place 20 years after the original story, Bert and his dad are kidnapped by the Russian mobsters that he did dirty years before.  The best part about this announcement is the casting of Bert's father: Mark freaking Hamill. Imagine how excited you would be to become Darth Vader's grandkid? Times that by a million and that's the joy you'll hear ...

April 7, 2006: Rob McElhenney's First Appearance on P&S

April 07, 2021 17:49 - 9 minutes - 4.51 MB

On this day in Preston & Steve History, a very young Rob McElhenney stopped by the studio to tell us about his show that was just renewed for... wait for it.. a second season. This kid's going places! 

Zack Snyder on the day of the Snyder Cut Release

March 18, 2021 16:06 - 25 minutes - 11.9 MB

We always kind of considered Zack Snyder a friend of The Preston & Steve Show, but today he confirmed it by calling into the show the morning of the Snyder Cut release. Take a listen to the interview and please consider donating to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, an organization very close to the Snyder family. 

Tom Garvey, Secret Apartment inside The Vet

March 15, 2021 16:57 - 25 minutes - 11.9 MB

The stories started as short Facebook posts Tom was sharing with friends during the pandemic. Almost a year later they turned into a book highlighting the three years he spent living in an empty concession stand at The Vet. Listen as Tom recounts tales of roller skating right into Dick Vermeil, the vibe when the Phillies won the world series and how pissed of Philly fans were when parking went from $1 to $2.  Pick up Tom Garvey's book, The Secret Apartment: Vet Stadium, a Surreal Memoir

Skippack Pharmacy's Dr. Mak

March 12, 2021 16:25 - 7 minutes - 3.53 MB

The Preston & Steve Show speak with Mayank Amin. The owner of Skippack Pharmacy is getting national attention for his efforts to get everyone vaccinated. 

Bride's Dress Rescued from Normandy Farm Fire

March 05, 2021 19:37 - 6 minutes - 3.07 MB

Neil DeGrasse Tyson

March 03, 2021 19:53 - 43 minutes - 20 MB

What happens when you set the coolest Astrophysicist in the world on the phone? You totally geek out with him for 20 minutes then break into an even deeper space conversation after. Enjoy this great conversation Neil DeGrasse Tyson.

Listen to Kathy's Avoiding The Winter Blues Activities List: Part 3

February 26, 2021 14:41 - 14 minutes - 6.79 MB

First appearance of the Kathy Romano Ski Report! Plus wine and chocolate, cooking classes and taking time to clean up the community. Links and information about all these places here: https://wmmr.com/2021/02/26/winter-blues-3/

Derek DelGaudio

February 02, 2021 16:06 - 19 minutes - 9.06 MB

Spoiler free interview with the creator, writer, and performer of Derek DelGaudio's In & Of Itself. But, if you haven't watched the film yet, do yourself a favor and stream it ASAP! It's that good. (available on Hulu) 

Christopher Mintz-Plasse & What to Watch

January 28, 2021 15:10 - 29 minutes - 13.4 MB

We convince uber-Celtics fan, Christopher Mintz-Plasseon, to jump on the Sixers wagonm plus we chat about his band, obsession for recording equipment and his show 'Blark and Son' on Comedy Central. Plus an off the cuff conversation about what we're watching these days and why everyone needs to stream In & Of Itself on Hulu ASAP. 

Remembering Hank Arron & Larry King

January 25, 2021 13:35 - 31 minutes - 14.4 MB

What a sad weekend with the loss of two icons. The Preston & Steve Show remember these legendary people. 

FLASHBACK Tommy Lasorda, November 2007

January 11, 2021 14:09 - 11 minutes - 5.48 MB

Preston & Steve's interview with the legendary manager is forever in the history books as one of the most fiery conversations in the show's history. The spiral didn't start when Steve addressed the ongoing steroid controversy, or Preston dove deep into Tommy's personal attachment to the game, it was mostly just Nick in general. In his defense, Nick was merely doing his duty as a Phillies fan and defending the game's most beloved mascot, but Tommy was not having it. Flashback to this classic ...

Kevin Bacon on The Preston & Steve Show

December 11, 2020 17:40 - 26 minutes - 12.3 MB

Next Tuesday, Kevin Bacon host the Play On Live event with another Philly native, Eve. We chatted with the actor about the event, plus the wicked MMR shirt he wore on his Monday Blues session earlier this Fall and his Marvel movie Easter Eggs - "nice to be mentioned, but put me in the damn movie!"

Tips For Teens That Are Actually Helpful

December 04, 2020 13:21 - 23 minutes - 10.9 MB

"Listen, boy, it's good information from a man who's made mistakes." Billy Joel's words finally make sense as we read over this list of advice for teens from adults who have regret a lot of the decisions they've made.  [source]

Kathy's Holiday Activities

December 02, 2020 14:14 - 25 minutes - 11.6 MB

The joy in Kathy's voice is comparable to the experiment in children's' eyes this time of year! Follow along as our Activity Queen shares her COVIS safe recommendations for the holiday season: https://wmmr.com/2020/12/02/holiday-activities-2020/

P&S talk to Darien, the guy who filmed the WAWA fight

November 30, 2020 17:13 - 15 minutes - 7.07 MB

You know the brawl that happened at the Florida Wawa last week? Turns out is started because one guy has opened the door the other. WTF? That is basic Wawa Etiquette.... but not in Florida. We spoke to Darien, the guy who captured the whole thing on his phone, who was not aware of what a big deal Wawa is in the Northeast! 

Zack Snyder from Camp Out For Hunger

November 17, 2020 18:02 - 35 minutes - 16.1 MB

Hours before the new trailer dropped we spoke with the director about his menagerie of projects (Army of the Dead, AOTD: Lost Vegas, Justice League) and a few topics very important to us, suicide prevention and the Camp Out For Hunger.  

Ten Really Good Things About 2020

November 02, 2020 13:48 - 31 minutes - 14.4 MB

You'll learn about the members of The Preston & Steve Show in this podcast. 

Vespas & Apple Fritters

October 20, 2020 17:36 - 7 minutes - 3.55 MB

Sit back and enjoy this story about a guy and his Vespa on his way to get apple fritters. 

Stupid Nerds! Chris Hardwick + Preston & Steve's Uber Geek Out Session

October 01, 2020 15:57 - 40 minutes - 18.8 MB

Every day on The Preston & Steve Show we slip into geek mode talking about a TV show here, or a superhero there, but today was 40 straight minutes of full on nerdom with a man of the highest authority, Chris Hardwick. We discuss our preferred binging methods, Marvel movies, "The Boys," "Umbrella Academy," G4 and little thing called "The Walking Dead." 

Junk Drawer

September 24, 2020 15:05 - 32 minutes - 14.9 MB

97 year old scratch bowler from Pennsylvania, the healthiest state to live in, Get Your Booty to the Poll PSA created by strippers, 217 new emojis & windshield wiper stubbornness is a real thing.  

Matthew Modine

September 22, 2020 15:13 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MB

The Full Metal Jacket star calls in to celebrates the movie's 4k release (available now) and dives deep into memories from filming and the impact the movie had on the world. 

Paul Saltzman, Meeting the Beatles in India

September 18, 2020 13:56 - 24 minutes - 11.2 MB

New movie based on Paul's 1961 visit to the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Ashram... with The Beatles. 

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