Make A Difference with Phil Martelli
How can you Make A Difference? Philadelphia basketball legend Phil Martelli along with co-host Jared Phillips sit down with leaders in sports, entertainment, education and business to share stories, build relationships, and most importantly, Make A Difference. New episodes every week on Youtube, X, and wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
Best-selling author and former Kennedy Kenrick basketball player Danny Bader joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to talk about his unbelievable journey from a near death experience to living life to the fullest, shared memories of his early days being coached by a young Phil Martelli and Geno Auriemma, and how he uses radical positivity to guide him after dark moments in his life. How does Danny Bader Make A Difference? Lis...
Philly sports talk radio legend Angelo Cataldi joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to dish on his favorite memories covering Philly sports for more than three decades, what makes Philadelphia fandom so special, and what the future of sports talk radio looks like. How does Angelo Cataldi Make A Difference? Listen to find out!
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Sister Mary Scullion, the co-founder, executive director and president of Project HOME, joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss how she got started changing lives, describe how everyone can get involved in her mission, and detail what's next for Project HOME as she transfers leadership for the nonprofit fighting homelessness in Philadelphia and beyond. How does Sister Mary Scullion Make A Difference? Listen to find o...
Phil Martelli and Jared Phillips were joined by friend of the show Juan Namnun for his annual Coaches vs. Cancer Baseball Fest in FDR Park, which raises money for Coaches vs. Cancer while showcasing the best public league baseball Philly has to offer. Phillies legends Milt Thompson and Dickie Noles were also in attendance to show their support and jumped on the show to talk about giving back to the Philadelphia community and discus...
Founder of Philadelphia-based nonprofit Shoot Basketballs NOT People Garry Mills joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss his organization's mission, it's origins, what they've accomplished so far and how we can help SBNP further its goals. How does Garry Mills Make A Difference? Listen to find out!
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Fox Sports and NBC Sports play by play broadcaster and college basketball reporter John Fanta joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to recap the college hoops season, detail his journey as a rising star in sports broadcasting, and explain his upbringing in Cleveland and how family and faith have been central in his path. How does John Fanta Make A Difference? Listen to find out!
Produced by Jared Phillips. Music by Nick C...
Kris Jenkins, the man responsible for the most iconic shot in March Madness history, joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli on the day of the National Championship between Florida and Houston to preview the game and talk about what life has been like for a former college star navigating the pro game and advocating for the college basketball players that come after him. How does Kris Jenkins Make A Difference? Watch to find out...
One of the biggest voices in college basketball and a Duke Blue Devils legend, Jay Bilas, joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to talk about the state of college hoops in the NIL and transfer portal era, explain how Coach K changed the Duke culture and why it's still going strong today, and how he has never hesitated to help or encourage others, even taking a page out of Phil's book in doing so. How does Jay Bilas Make A Dif...
Just before the news dropped that he accepted the head coaching job at VCU, Phil Martelli Jr. joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli recap his first NCAA Tournament experience as a head coach, show love for his family after his viral moment following their first round game against Michigan State, and clue us in on who the funniest Martelli is in the family. How does Phil Martelli Jr. Make A Difference? Listen to find out!
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Philadelphia basketball legend — Mr. Big 5! — Fran Dunphy hopped on to Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss going out on his own terms in retirement from coaching, the coaches who have influenced him throughout his career, and how he and Phil sparked Philadelphia's Coaches vs. Cancer chapter. How does Fran Dunphy Make A Difference? Listen to find out!
Produced by Jared Phillips. Music by Nick Capperella.
ESPN bracketologist and longtime Saint Joseph's University basketball color commentator Joe Lunardi joined the Make A Difference podcast to discuss how he launched a nationwide obsession with March Madness bracketology, hosting shows with Phil Martelli back in the early days of SJU basketball, and which college fanbases he gets the worst backlash from for his bracket predictions. How does Joe Lunardi Make A Difference? Listen to fi...
Aaron Bracy, longtime Philadelphia sportswriter and now author of A Soaring Season: The Incredible, Inspiring Story of the 2003-04 Saint Joseph’s Hawks joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to talk about the origins of the book, why that legendary team was so special, and told some stories that didn't make the final publication. How does Aaron Bracy Make A Difference? Listen to find out!
Produced by Jared Phillips. Music b...
Philly's championship coaches joined Make A Difference! Hear from Father Judge head coach Chris Roantree and Imhotep head coach Andre Noble on how they reached the mountaintop of high school hoops in Philly this past weekend and what makes their players and programs so special. Phil also pays tribute to Tom Izzo's milestone win and Fran Dunphy announcing his retirement. How do Chris and Andre Make A Difference? Listen to find out!
<...Tom Izzo on chasing Bob Knight, lifelong friendships, & how Michigan State returns to the Final Four
Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer, national champion, and Michigan State legend Tom Izzo joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to tell us his journey to becoming one of the most legendary coaches in the sport, how he maintains relationships both big and small in his life, and how the Spartans can get back to the Final Four. How does Tom Izzo Make A Difference? Listen to find out!
Produced by Jared Phillips. Music by Nick ...
Westtown Boys Basketball coach Seth Berger joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to tell us his journey from founding the iconic basketball brand And1, to building Westtown into an elite basketball program, and creating the Players Era tournament to provide new opportunities for college athletes to earn NIL money. How does Seth Berger Make A Difference? Listen to find out!
Produced by Jared Phillips. Music by Nick Capperel...
BLOCS (Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools) CEO Rob Delany joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss his organization's impact on providing children across Pennsylvania with scholarship opportunities and financial aid to attend school. Rob explained EITC (Educational Improvement Tax Credit) and how simple it is for Pennsylvanians to get involved in helping students get a good education and make our commu...
Long-time Yale Men's Basketball Coach and Coaches vs. Cancer Council Vice Chair James Jones joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to detail his journey to becoming head coach at Yale for the past 25 years, discuss the challenges the Ivy League programs face in the modern era of college basketball, and share his motivation for crushing cancer as Suits and Sneakers Week approaches. How does James Jones Make A Difference? Listen...
Hall of fame sportswriter Ray Didinger joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss his journey to becoming a legendary Eagles beat writer, his relationship with Eagles legend Tommy McDonald, and how he feels about the current Eagles' chances at another Super Bowl. How does Ray Didinger Make A Difference? Listen to find out!
Produced by Jared Phillips. Music by Nick Capperella.
Frankford High School baseball coach Juan Namnun joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to talk about his fight with breast cancer, how his family and community supported him through his battle, and told stories about his time as a Spanish-speaking interpreter for the Philadelphia Phillies. How does Juan Namnun Make A Difference? Listen to find out!
Produced by Jared Phillips. Music by Nick Capperella.
NABC Executive Director Craig Robinson joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss the current landscape of college basketball in the NIL era, what the NABC does to help coaches at all levels navigate these challenges, and what it's like being Michelle Obama's brother. How does Craig Robinson Make A Difference? Listen to find out!
Produced by Jared Phillips. Music by Nick Capperella.
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