On the Road with Buck & Phil

The misadventures of celebrity travel with hosts Steve Buckhantz and Phil Chenier.

Episode 56 : Scott Foster 08/13/2021

Episode 56 : Scott Foster One of the NBA's most correct and talked about Referees, Scott Foster joins the boys this week for the 2nd Season Finale. The Magruder Colonel product has been running the baselines in the NBA for over 30 years and shares stories as well as insights into the many rule changes that go on with today's game. The guys love Scott's direct answers. Buck and Phil talk about the NBA offseason and share stories of their days visiting Phoenix. /episode/index/show/ontheroadwithbuckandphil/id/20127488

Episode 55 : Jimmy Patsos 08/07/2021

Episode 55 : Jimmy Patsos DC Basketball Coaches Podcast co-host Jimmy Patsos jumps over to the On the Road show to chat with Buck and Phil about the younger and more athletic Wizards following the Russell Westbrook trade. Phil accurately predicts Gold for the US Men’s Olympic Basketball team and the list of 75 best NBA players is considered in anticipation of the NBA’s 75th anniversary. /episode/index/show/ontheroadwithbuckandphil/id/20064527

Episode 54 : Johnny Davis 07/30/2021

Episode 54 : Johnny Davis Captain Buck returns from Naples as the boys sit down with Phil's close friend, former NBA player and coach, Johnny Davis. Now the Chairman of the National Basketball Retired Players Association, Johnny sheds some light on a player's transition from playing to retiring. We should all have a Kobe story. Johnny does! And he just loved his energy. Buck and Phil are on the road to Denver. /episode/index/show/ontheroadwithbuckandphil/id/19976834

Episode 53 : Walt Williams 07/23/2021

Episode 53 : Walt Williams The man that gets credit for saving Maryland Terps basketball, Walt "the Wizard" Williams joins Phil and guest host Chris Knoche, as they talk hoops, at every level. The PG County game is what prepared him for every level of basketball. Phil and Chris talk NBA finals, the Wizards new hire and wonder what far off island or resort Buck has gone off too. /episode/index/show/ontheroadwithbuckandphil/id/19902668

Episode 52 : Dave Johnson 07/16/2021

Episode 52 : Dave Johnson WTOP Sports Reporter and versatile play-by-play broadcaster Dave Johnson trades stories with Phil and guest host Chris Knoche. The trio talk about Buck’s wedding bringing out the best in Dave’s wardrobe and why Buck would never take a room next to Dave on the Road. Chris and Phil chat about the Wizards head coach opening and the odd makeup of the USA Men’s Basketball team. /episode/index/show/ontheroadwithbuckandphil/id/19828208

Episode 51 : Christy Winters Scott 07/09/2021

Episode 51 : Christy Winters Scott Mother, Coach, Broadcaster and Motivator, Christy Winters Scott joins Buck and Phil. Her love and admiration for the guys takes center stage as they discuss the Wizards, all things Mystics and the trajectory of Christy's career as a coach and broadcaster. Showing other young women how to see success, like her childhood idol, Cheryl Miller is so important to the South Lakes Hall of Famer and Coach. Buck and Phil take you too OKC to share stories about their times on the road and of course a heavy dose of Playoffs! /episode/index/show/ontheroadwithbuckandphil/id/19748342

Episode 50 : Chick Hernandez 07/02/2021

Episode 50 : Chick Hernandez Blair High School's sixth most noted celebrity, Chick Hernandez joins Buck and Phil. The laughs start early and continue as the boys take a trip down memory lane. You'll have to listen to find out how they ended up at Mons Venus. Buck explains what he did with Chick's Masters' Towel. Plenty of playoff talk and Buck and Phil share their road stories of Dallas. /episode/index/show/ontheroadwithbuckandphil/id/19676720

Episode 49 : Tim Legler 06/25/2021

Episode 49 : Tim Legler Then there were four. Tim Legler joins Buck and Phil, with a heavy dose of playoff conversation. It's clear in this conversation, the league is in need of some rule changes. After the breakdown in Philly, does Embiid and Simmons ever play together again? Who's the next bench boss for the Wizards? Legs doesn't hold back. Take a trip down memory lane with Buck and Phil's visits to San Antonio. Buck chose sleep over golf with the Iceman... What?!!! /episode/index/show/ontheroadwithbuckandphil/id/19593998

Episode 48 : Joel Meyers 06/18/2021

Episode 48 : Joel Meyers What a quiet week... Buck and Phil are joined by the voice of the Pelicans, Joel Meyers. The St Louis native and long-time Billiken fan shares his adoring thoughts of Buck and Phil, his love of wine and the NBA Playoffs. The guys hope nothing but the best for Scott Brooks and talk about what's next. A trip down memory lane with team travels to Houston, TX. Boys will be boys... /episode/index/show/ontheroadwithbuckandphil/id/19517642

Episode 47 : Mike Breen 06/11/2021

Episode 47 : Mike Breen Hall of Fame and New York Knicks broadcaster, Mike Breen joins Buck and Phil. As the playoffs continue, can anyone stop KD? Phil wants to see more Game 7's. Will broadcasters continue calling games from the studio? Did you know the Knicks and Bullets had a rivalry when Phil played? We thought Buck had a Larry David story, well Breen has a better one! Take a trip or two with Buck and Phil to New Orleans. /episode/index/show/ontheroadwithbuckandphil/id/19437575

Episode 46 : Steve Wyche 06/04/2021

Episode 46 : Steve Wyche The Wizards had a game in June! Buck and Phil go through the Philly series, talk about the future of Scott Brooks and get into the rest of the playoffs around the Association. NFL Network and former Washington Post writer, Steve Wyche joins the guys. Hear about his days covering the Wizards during the Jordan era and the day he broke the Colin Kaepernick kneeling story. The guys finish the episode in Memphis, TN, and Phil getting asked for a couple bucks on Beale Street. /episode/index/show/ontheroadwithbuckandphil/id/19350608

Episode 46 : Muggsy Bogues 05/28/2021

Episode 46 : Muggsy Bogues Buck and Phil talk playoffs and all things NBA. Joined this week by Baltimore native and Wake Forest Hall of Famer and who was the Bullets' 1987 1st Round Pick... Muggsy Bogues. After a quick stint in DC, Muggsy enjoyed and still enjoys Charlotte after being taken in the 1988 NBA Expansion Draft. Nothing stopped the smallest player to ever lace them up and Buck asks him why. Nothing is better than Buck and Phil's stories about their stays in Milwaukee. /episode/index/show/ontheroadwithbuckandphil/id/19269680

Episode 45 : Ron Rivera 05/21/2021

Episode 45 : Ron Rivera It's only been one season, but Head Coach of the Washington Football Team, Ron Rivera has survived a health scare, implemented a culture change, and somehow led his team to an NFC title. Buck provides River Boat Ron with his view on the team's name. Phil and Coach have their own Top Dog story from their Cal Bear days. Buck and Phil are talking Wizards Play-In, their trips to Chicago, alligator shoes, and Phil gets sidetracked by LaRussa's unwritten rules. /episode/index/show/ontheroadwithbuckandphil/id/19179668

Episode 44 : Kevin Porter 05/14/2021

Episode 44 : Kevin Porter So many stories are shared this week as Kevin Porter joins Buck and Phil. Considered an OG of the assist, KP shares his memories of his time with the Bullets that includes a story on Phil's nemesis, Walt Bellamy, and how nice it was to have Wes as the team bodyguard. The guys are on the road in Indy where they are booted from a cab. Westbrook and the Wizards continue their strong run into the postseason. /episode/index/show/ontheroadwithbuckandphil/id/19104728

Episode 43 : Jeff Bostic 05/06/2021

Episode 43 : Jeff Bostic Three-time Super Bowl Champion and original Hog, Jeff Bostic joins Buck and Phil as he shares his stories from the glory days of the franchise. Before Buck and Phil head down memory lane of the great Washington Redskin teams, the Wizards are front and center as they attempt to move up the standings. And did Buck really get spit on in Cleveland? /episode/index/show/ontheroadwithbuckandphil/id/18998027

Episode 42 : Ish Smith 04/29/2021

Episode 42 : Ish Smith Veteran Wizard’s guard Ish Smith joins Steve Buckhantz and Phil Chenier for a candid assessment of the ’20-’21 Wizards season including the team’s early-season struggles. Ish and Phil also get deep into point guard play and the challenges of getting the ball to three different types of big men. Oh Phil, not Gout! /episode/index/show/ontheroadwithbuckandphil/id/18903383

Episode 41 : Brenda Frese 04/22/2021

Episode 41 : Brenda Frese Brenda Frese, 2X AP Women’s Basketball Coach of the year at Maryland shares her passion and many of the principles that helped the Terps to the 2006 NCAA Championship and establish a long run of success in College Park. The misadventures of celebrity travel take Buck and Phil back to the days of traveling to and from Toronto, and there’s new hope for the Washington Wizards and their quest for the 2021 playoffs. Who better to break it all down than the legendary broadcast team of Steve Buckhantz and Phil Chenier. /episode/index/show/ontheroadwithbuckandphil/id/18817763

Episode 40 : Marcin Gortat 04/16/2021

Episode 40 : Marcin Gortat The Polish Hammer and newly minted American citizen, Marcin Gortat joins Buck and Phil, talking a range of topics that include his playing days with Wall and Beal, thought to maybe he could have handled some things differently during his DC playing days and the first year in the city when he illegally parked in front of the White House. Buck and Phil talk trips to the Boston Garden and did someone say the Wiz are going to make the playoffs? /episode/index/show/ontheroadwithbuckandphil/id/18745961

Episode 39 : Tracy Murray 04/09/2021

Episode 39 : Tracy Murray Buck and Phil invite a member of their Mutual Admiration Club, as they are joined by the sharpshooting and everyday great guy, Tracy Murray. After they review UCLA's amazing run through the tourney, the guys talk about Tracy's days with Washington. Many coaches in DC for Tracy's run, but boy he loved his teammates and what they could have been. On the Road in NYC and of course up to date Wizards talk! /episode/index/show/ontheroadwithbuckandphil/id/18658985

Episode 38 : Buck and Phil 04/02/2021

Episode 38 : Buck and Phil Buck and Phil keep the microphones to themselves this week filling the pod with the kind of Wizards talk that gained them immense respect for two decades on Washington TV. Also, the boys reminisce about their trips to see the Nets. A memorable cab ride from the Meadowlands. Big Wes let Buck know he shouldn't speak for the team when hotel needs are in question. /episode/index/show/ontheroadwithbuckandphil/id/18577658

Episode 37 : Dell Curry 03/25/2021

Episode 37 : Dell Curry Shooter, broadcaster, Harrisonburg, VA Native as well as Seth Curry's father, Dell Curry joins Buck and Phis this week. Dell shares what drove Stephen to almost quit the game. The Wizards continue to disappoint following the All-Star break. The NBA has truly made the association a scorer's league. The boys finish up with a stroll down memory lane, remembering some of their visits to Philly. /episode/index/show/ontheroadwithbuckandphil/id/18471554

Episode 36 : Antawn Jamison 03/19/2021

Episode 36 : Antawn Jamison Wizards are having a time of it coming out of the break. Buck and Phil commiserate and reflect on some fun times. Antawn Jamison talks about his days in a Wizards uniform. He also talks about his transformation from player to NBA executive and provides his thoughts on which young player excites him the most on the current Wizards roster. /episode/index/show/ontheroadwithbuckandphil/id/18378215

Episode 35 : Joe Beninati and Craig Laughlin 03/12/2021

Episode 35 : Joe Beninati and Craig Laughlin The admiration for each other is evident as Buck and Phil invite their friends, Joe B and Locker to this week's recording. Where are their loyalties? With their partner or with their counterpart in the other booth? Heavy discussion on the possibility of play by play tandems never traveling on the road again once COVID is behind us. A fun trip down memory lane and of course the latest on the Wizards and this week, the Caps. /episode/index/show/ontheroadwithbuckandphil/id/18289781

Episode 34 : Dave Bing 03/05/2021

Episode 34 : Dave Bing The Wizards continue to push through this strange season as Buck and Phil go through the last few games. The well-accomplished DC Native, Syracuse Alum, Detroit Mayor, successful entrepreneur, and one of the Greatest 50 NBA players of all time, Dave Bing joins the boys. Phil and Dave's fondness for one another is apparent from the gate. /episode/index/show/ontheroadwithbuckandphil/id/18199121

Episode 33 : Larry Hughes 02/26/2021

Episode 33 : Larry Hughes Larry Hughes, the co-creator of the "Set-Up", joins Buck and Phil this week. Playing in DC was the best place for him as he shares his fondness of teammates like Gil, Etan, Antawn. Larry is enjoying being a father and mentor too so many aspiring basketball players through his hoop's academy. And of course, Wizards are all the talk. So much cooking with a NBA All-Star, a league leader in triple-doubles, and a team that has started to win. /episode/index/show/ontheroadwithbuckandphil/id/18100193

Episode 32 : Lindsay Czarniak 02/19/2021

Episode 32 : Lindsay Czarniak Buck and Phil like the way the Wizards are starting to hum and old friend Lindsay Czarniak joins the pod to talk about how she got into the media business and her willingness to push through tough times. How did the hometown girl end up working for George Michael and how did she survive the harsh criticism that was often thrown at her? Lindsay Czarniak is candid, funny and inspirational. /episode/index/show/ontheroadwithbuckandphil/id/18005828

Episode 31 : Etan Thomas 02/12/2021

Episode 31 : Etan Thomas Chris Knoche sits in for Buck, as former Wizard Etan Thomas joins the episode. Published Poet, Writer, author, activist, motivational speaker and coach to his kids are just some of what is keeping Etan busy today. He still has a love for the Orange and shares his most memorable NBA play. Who influenced each of the guys in their early years? And of course, Wiz talk... /episode/index/show/ontheroadwithbuckandphil/id/17926691

Episode 30 : Brian Mitchell 02/05/2021

Episode 30 : Brian Mitchell The second all-time NFL yards leader and arguably the greatest NFL kick returner, Brian Mitchell, joins Buck and Phil this week. Brian talks about his transition from playing QB and how long it took him to get comfortable returning kicks. Brian took his talent from the playing field to broadcasting and attacked his new profession with the same intensity. Same with golf for that matter! The boys also talk Wiz and the scoring of one Bradley Beal. /episode/index/show/ontheroadwithbuckandphil/id/17835398

Episode 29 : Andy Pollin 01/29/2021

Episode 29 : Andy Pollin Washington, DC sports radio legend Andy Pollin joins his longtime friends, Buck and Phil. The stories the boys share of their time covering the local teams and interacting with the sports celebrities of the area are endless. And of course, Buck and Phil share their thoughts on the Wiz, who continue their 2021 struggles. /episode/index/show/ontheroadwithbuckandphil/id/17732744

Episode 28 : Calvin Murphy 01/22/2021

Episode 28 : Calvin Murphy The Wiz are back and so are Buck and Phil's thoughts on the team. The ever-stylish broadcaster and Hall of Famer Calvin Murphy joins Buck and Phil. Of course, they talk about the trade, the other trade, and Calvin's championship Baton Twirling career. He also talks about his recent hot mic moment, when he shared his thoughts on James Hardon. /episode/index/show/ontheroadwithbuckandphil/id/17642420

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