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Make A Difference with Phil Martelli
by Jared Phillips
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
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Nick Nurse on his early coaching days and balancing family life as a head coach in the NBA
Nick Nurse, head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers, joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss his early coaching days and how he balances his family life with a busy NBA schedule. How does Nick Nurse Make A Difference? Listen to find out! Produced by Jared Phillips. Music by Nick...
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Grace Kenney on being a bright light and inspiring young adults to get involved in their community
Grace Kenney, founder of Bright Light, a New York City-based nonprofit that helps young adults get involved with volunteer opportunities in their neighborhood, joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss founding her organization, her Philly roots, and why it's important for young…
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Dr. Barry Davis on leadership, baseball, and coaching and teaching beyond the game
Former Rider Head Baseball Coach and leadership coach Dr. Barry Davis joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss his college baseball career, how that formed his leadership style, and how he coached and taught beyond baseball. How does Dr. Barry Davis Make A Difference? Listen to find...
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Chris Locke on mental health, handling loss, and finishing your life strong
Chris Locke, founder of SL24: UnLocke the Light Foundation joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss founding SL24, changing his perspective around mental health after the loss of his son, and how you can positively reframe your life and set yourself up for success in the second…
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Brett Gordon on following in his father's footsteps and the pressure of coaching at your alma mater
Brett Gordon, head coach of the La Salle College High School football team, joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss following in his father's footsteps and dealing with the pressure of coaching at your Alma Mater. How does Brett Gordon Make A Difference? Listen to find out!…
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Rich Donnelly on The Chicken Runs At Midnight, his managerial days, and handling family tragedy
Rich Donnelly, A Major League Baseball manager of 40 years, joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss his book The Chicken Runs At Midnight, how his family has dealt with tragedy over the years, and his life as a Major League Baseball manager and how it compares to life in the…
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Brad Ingelsby on staying on Task, his creative process, and staying true to Delco in his shows
Brad Ingelsby, the creator of hit HBO shows Mare of Easttown and Task, joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss his Delco roots and creative process, how he's managed multiple projects while creating hit television shows, and how he's provided an authentic Delco feel to his shows…
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Sharon Pervez-Khan on the Elora J. Khan Foundation and turning a DIPG diagnosis into a mission
Sharon Pervez-Khan, mother of Elora Khan and founder of the Elora J. Khan Foundation, joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss her daughter's battle with DIPG and how her family has turned a tragedy into a mission to help others. How does Sharon Pervez-Khan Make A Difference? Listen...
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Ben Davis on the state of baseball, recruiting, and how the Phillies can win it all
Former Phillie and current commentator Ben Davis joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss the state of baseball today vs. when he played in the league, what the recruitment experience has been like for his kids, and how the Philadelphia Phillies can once again send a parade down…
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Father Rob Hagan on his calling to become a priest, being a confidant for players, and Pope Leo XIV
Villanova Chaplain Father Rob Hagan joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss his journey to becoming a priest, how he has been a confidant for Villanova basketball players over the years, and his thoughts on Villanova's own Pope Leo XIV. How does Father Rob Hagan Make A Difference?...
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Mike Sielski on his writing career, Philadelphia fandom, and revisiting why Wawa is overrated
Philadelphia Inquirer sports columnist and author Mike Sielski joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss his writing career, what makes Philadelphia fandom so unique, and revisits some of his most inflammatory columns, including why Wawa is overrated. How does Mike Sielski Make A...
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Jon Rothstein on the state of college hoops, his work ethic, and why he always wears a suit
CBS Sports college basketball insider Jon Rothstein joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss the state of college basketball, how he thinks the game can be fixed, how his work ethic has gotten him to where he is, and why always enters a basketball gym in a suit. How does Jon…
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Chad Babel and Julian Dunkley on building MADE Hoops and fostering individual player development
Chad Babel, founder of MADE Hoops, and Julian Dunkley, founder of Difference Makers, joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss how Babel has built a nationwide network of grassroots basketball events and how Dunkley is fostering player development at the individual level after a...
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Trey Morin & Taylor Trevisan on the state of high school recruiting, player evaluation, & fatherhood
The Phelps School boys basketball coach Trey Morin and Salesianum boys basketball coach Taylor Trevisan joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss the importance of off-season basketball tournaments in regard to player evaluation, how the recruitment process has evolved at the high...
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Alex Compton on building a pro basketball career overseas and how we can improve youth sports
Alex Compton, a former pro basketball player overseas and now author of Guiding Your Child's Athletic Journey, joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss building a professional basketball career outside of the NBA and how his journey has led him to becoming a leading voice for youth...
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Jay Scott on the origins of Alex's Lemonade Stand and how it inspires children to help crush cancer
Jay Scott, the co-executive director of Alex's Lemonade Stand, joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss creating Alex's Lemonade Stand with his late daughter, the constant fight to try and crush cancer, and how the nationwide spread of the charity has moved the Scott family. How…
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Brendan Quinn on the PGA Championship, writing for different sports, and growing up on Hawk Hill
The Athletic sportswriter Brendan Quinn joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss his experience covering the PGA Championship at Aronimink, how he started writing, and his origins on Hawk Hill. How does Brendan Quinn Make A Difference? Listen to find out! Produced by Jared Phillips....
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Matt Norlander on NCAA Tournament expansion, transfer portal issues & his storytelling style
CBS Sports college basketball writer Matt Norlander joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss timing issues with the transfer portal in today's game, the recent NCAA Tournament expansion, and how he has crafted his storytelling style over the years. How does Matt Norlander Make A...
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Brian Mermelstein on becoming a documentarian and the magic of the Philadelphia Catholic League
Brian Mermelstein, the creator of the Philadelphia Catholic League documentary "In Good Faith" joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss how his PCL documentaries came about, his inspiration and process behind getting into long form storytelling, and why the catholic league is one of...
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Make A Difference visits boys basketball state champion Bonner High School
Bonner boys basketball head coach Billy Cassidy and juniors Korey Francis, Kam Jackson, and Jakeem Carroll joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss their state championship, the highs and lows of the season, how they were able to band together to achieve greatness, and how they...
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Charles Barkley on the state of basketball, his biggest influence, and why Philly embraced him
NBA legend Charles Barkley joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss the current state of basketball at the pro and college levels, what player made the biggest impact on him in his career, and why Philly embraced him and his character. How does Charles Barkley Make A Difference?...
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Joey Crawford on his Hall of Fame induction, interacting with heckling fans, and his Philly roots
Legendary NBA referee Joey Crawford joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss his induction into the Naismith Hall of Fame, how he handled heckling fans throughout his career, and how his Philly roots shaped him as a referee. How does Joey Crawford Make A Difference? Listen to find...
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Luke Epplin on his new book Moses & the Doctor and why Philadelphia embraced two basketball legends
Luke Epplin, author of Moses and the Doctor, joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss his new book, how the city of Philadelphia embraced the two basketball stars, and how they bridged the styles of the NBA and ABA in their quest for a championship. We were also joined by Maura…
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Tom Crean on an epic Elite Eight and how coaching and broadcasting have shaped his basketball career
Tom Crean joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to give his courtside reaction to UConn's unbelievable comeback over Duke, what to expect this weekend at the Final Four, and how his journey through coaching shaped his basketball career. We were also joined by a pair of All Star Labor…
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Gary Brooks and Matt Catania on Challenger Baseball and creating a more inclusive game
Gary Brooks and Matt Catania joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to advocate for Challenger Baseball, a little league baseball program that gives young athletes with disabilities the chance to compete at the little league level and beyond. How do Gary and Matt Make A Difference? Listen to...
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Amy Fadool and Mike Kern join Make A Difference at the Coaches vs. Cancer Tourney Tipoff Breakfast
NBC Sports Philadelphia sports anchor Amy Fadool and longtime Philadelphia Daily News sports writer Mike Kern joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli at the Coaches vs. Cancer Tourney Tipoff Breakfast from Xfinity Mobile Arena to explain who has made a difference in their lives and share some...
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Joseph Kelly on Peter's Place and handling childhood grief after the loss of a loved one
Joseph Kelly, Program Director at Peter's Place, joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss Peter's Place's mission to help guide children and families through loss with grief counseling services. How does Joseph Kelly Make A Difference? Listen to find out! Produced by Jared Phillips....
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Pierce and Katrina Keating on Camino Farms curating a unique retreat setting for marginalized groups
Camino Farms Board Chair Pierce Keating and Executive Director Katrina Keating joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss how Camino Farms provides a unique retreat experience for groups from all different backgrounds, with an emphasis on marginalized groups and those with…
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Joe Rapczynski on the Markward Club, his history in Philadelphia hoops, and his coaching influences
Markward Club Executive Director Joe Rapczynski joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss his role with the Markward Club, his history in Philadelphia basketball as a player and coach, and some of his biggest coaching influences over the years. How does Joe Rapczynski Make A...
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Michigan's Will Tschetter on his upbringing, becoming well-rounded, and staying loyal in the NIL era
Will Tschetter, a member of the number one men's basketball team in the country in Michigan, joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss his upbringing on a farm in Minnesota, how he's stayed well-rounded throughout his academic and athletic career, and why he's stayed loyal to...
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Joe Richmond on community, family and being the ambassador of basketball for the Delaware Blue Coats
Delaware Blue Coats Ambassador of Basketball Joe Richmond joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss his role with community outreach for the Blue Coats, how he keeps his unique energy up at all times and how that is infectious for his team, and growing up in Philadelphia and the...
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Marple Newtown High School students on their Mini-THON event
The Make A Difference with Phil Martelli podcast visited Marple Newtown High School to meet with the student leaders of their Mini-THON event happening on Friday, February 27th. The even is modeled after Penn State's THON, which is a dance marathon raising money for children with childhood…
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Howard Eskin on his legendary sports media career, being honest with his opinions, and giving back
Philadelphia sports media legend Howard Eskin joined the show to share stories from his lengthy sports media career in Philly television and radio, some of his favorite encounters with Philly athletes and coaches, why he sticks to his guns with his sports opinions even when they might not be...
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Make A Difference visits Neumann Goretti High School
Nicholas Morici, Anthony Laimo, and Kellsey Black joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss how they're becoming Difference Makers at Neumann Goretti High School, what clubs and groups they've started and worked with that are making a positive impact at the school, and how they plan…
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Hoops 4 Hope on inspiring the homeless through the power of basketball
Tori Urban, president of Hoops 4 Hope, and Leo Porth, vice president of Hoops 4 Hope, joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss the founding of their organization, how helping the homeless through basketball has inspired both the less fortunate and themselves, and how we can help in...
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Glen Macnow on his print and radio career, adopting Philadelphia as his home, and his love for lists
Philadelphia sports radio legend Glen Macnow joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss his journey to Philadelphia, moving from print to radio, and how he's embraced the city with his love for lists and all thing culture in Philly. How does Glen Macnow Make A Difference? Listen to…
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Robbie Hummel on persevering through injury, mentors in today's game, & going from player to analyst
Former Purdue Men's Basketball star and current college basketball analyst Robbie Hummel joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss how he overcame multiple knee injuries to become a college basketball star, how the role of mentor as a coach has changed in the current college…
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Make A Difference visits Choice Sports Cards
Tom Van Horn with Choice Sports Cards joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli at their office in Aston to discuss the explosion of the sports trading card industry, how Choice Sports Cards has become a leading provider for sports cards, and why trading cards make a wonderful Christmas gift.…
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Bill Travers on Dear Santa Society, helping children in need & what we get from the gift of giving
Bill Travers of Dear Santa Society joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss the organization's mission in getting Christmas presents to less fortunate children in the Philadelphia area, what it means to achieve that goal of providing holiday happiness to those in need, and how…
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Andy Katz on print to television reporting, maintaining fandom, & bracketology with Barack Obama
College basketball analyst Andy Katz joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss how he's evolved in the sports media space over the years, how he has maintained a fandom for the sport while staying neutral in his reporting, and how doing bracketology with Barack Obama came about. How...
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Chrissie Doogan and John Allen on expectations surrounding coaching at your alma mater
Chrissie Doogan and John Allen joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss coaching at their alma maters and the expectation that brings, how they've used their storied careers as players to guide their coaching journey, and how family plays a role in leading a program. How do Chrissie...
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Gianna D'Angelo on turning consulting into education and how Philadelphia schools continue to grow
Gianna D'Angelo, the President & CEO of Independence Mission Schools in Philadelphia, joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss her transition from retiring in a career of consulting to leading 14 Philadelphia Catholic schools into the current age of education. How does Gianna…
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Cindy Griffin on managing a program, a family, and how women's basketball can continue to grow
Cindy Griffin joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss how she's built a legacy coaching at her alma mater Saint Joseph's, how she bridges the gap with former and current players, how she manages family life while coaching, and where women's college basketball goes from here. How…
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Zach Berman adjusting to change, curbing your fandom, and the Eagles chances to repeat as champions
Zach Berman, Philadelphia Eagles beat writer for The Athletic, joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli during the Birds' bye week to discuss how he's adapted to change in the journalism field over the years, how a Philly kid can separate his work from his fandom while covering the Eagles, and...
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Matt Painter on his coaching journey, his biggest influences, and maintaining a brand
Purdue Men's Basketball Head Coach Matt Painter joined Make a Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss the state of the coaching profession, how he got to coach at his alma mater, and how to maintain consistency and establish a brand in the current era of college basketball. How does Matt Painter...
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Meredith Foote on the Tiger Woods Foundation's TGR Learning Lab & giving Philly youth opportunities
Meredith Foote, the executive director of the TGR Learning Lab at Cobb's Creek, joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss the learning lab's mission, how it is improving learning experiences for Philadelphia area students, and what the Tiger Woods Foundation plans to do next. How…
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Dan Gavitt on family, maintaining relationships, and the future of NCAA basketball
Senior Vice President of NCAA Basketball Dan Gavitt joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss how his family has shaped his relationships within the NCAA and where he sees the future of NCAA basketball going. How does Dan Gavitt Make A Difference? Watch to find out! Produced by Jared...
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Dr. Kwame Morton on connecting with parents, transforming education, and his days playing hoops
Dr. Kwame Brown, the superintendent of Cherry Hill Schools, joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss how he is changing the outlook for education in New Jersey and finding ways to connect with parents in a constantly evolving educational climate. He also dished a little on his...
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Scott Franzke on his favorite call, embracing Philadelphia, and how the Phillies can win in October
Scott Franzke joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to describe his favorite calls as the Phillies radio play by play announcer, why he and his family have embraced the city of Philadelphia, and how the Phillies can win it all this fall. How does Scott Franzke Make A Difference? Listen to...
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Christine DiBona Lobley on Fred's Footsteps, The DiBona family, and uplifting Philadelphians in need
Christine DiBona Lobley joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss the mission of Fred's Footsteps, how we can help everyday Philadelphians who are in need of financial assistance during medical hardships, and why it is so important for her to continue to give back and honor her…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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.
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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,...
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