Episodios

  • Danny Bader on cheating death, radical positivity, and the early coaching days of Phil Martelli
    May 22 2025

    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? Listen to find out!


    Check out Shoot Basketballs NOT People to see how you can pitch in to curb gun violence in Philadelphia with hoops: https://www.joinsbnp.org/


    Produced by Jared Phillips. Music by Nick Capperella.


    Watch the full episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/PBYsg6Pp59Y


    Check out our website and social media here: https://linktr.ee/makeadifferencepod

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    58 m
  • Angelo Cataldi on Philadelphia fandom, pinch me moments, and the future of sports talk radio
    May 15 2025

    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!


    Check out Shoot Basketballs NOT People to see how you can pitch in to curb gun violence in Philadelphia with hoops: https://www.joinsbnp.org/


    Produced by Jared Phillips. Music by Nick Capperella.


    Watch the full episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/cxkkdQ3T89E


    Check out our website and social media here: https://linktr.ee/makeadifferencepod

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    59 m
  • Sister Mary Scullion on combatting the homelessness crisis in Philadelphia and beyond
    May 8 2025

    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 out!


    Check out Shoot Basketballs NOT People to see how you can pitch in to curb gun violence in Philadelphia with hoops: https://www.joinsbnp.org/


    Produced by Jared Phillips. Music by Nick Capperella.


    Watch the full episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/6X8RVm41I6E


    Check out our website and social media here: https://linktr.ee/makeadifferencepod

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    53 m
  • Make A Difference at the Coaches vs. Cancer Baseball Fest
    Apr 30 2025

    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 discussed how cancer has affected their lives as well. How does Juan Namnun Make A Difference? Listen to find out!


    Check out Shoot Basketballs NOT People to see how you can pitch in to curb gun violence in Philadelphia with hoops: https://www.joinsbnp.org/


    Produced by Jared Phillips. Music by Nick Capperella.


    Watch the full episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/r8Ulz47nv68


    Check out our website and social media here: https://linktr.ee/makeadifferencepod

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    36 m
  • Garry Mills on Shoot Basketballs NOT People and how you can help stop gun violence in Philadelphia
    Apr 23 2025

    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!


    Check out Shoot Basketballs NOT People to see how you can pitch in to curb gun violence in Philadelphia with hoops: https://www.joinsbnp.org/


    Produced by Jared Phillips. Music by Nick Capperella.


    Watch the full episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/mI5gIpeposE


    Check out our website and social media here: https://linktr.ee/makeadifferencepod

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    49 m
  • John Fanta on his broadcasting journey, his Cleveland upbringing, and always saying yes
    Apr 16 2025

    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 Capperella.


    Watch the full episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/fHvuJHPaDYg


    Check out our website and social media here: https://linktr.ee/makeadifferencepod

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    1 h y 14 m
  • Kris Jenkins on The Shot, why DMV basketball is so special, and his favorite teammate of all time
    Apr 7 2025

    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!


    Produced by Jared Phillips. Music by Nick Capperella.


    Watch the full episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/KvhmeQvnHcw


    Check out our website and social media here: https://linktr.ee/makeadifferencepod

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    1 h y 10 m
  • Jay Bilas on the state of college hoops, Duke's culture, and why you need to watch the Final Four
    Apr 2 2025

    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 Difference? Listen to find out!


    Produced by Jared Phillips. Music by Nick Capperella.


    Watch the full episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/AktBJRiF510


    Check out our website and social media here: https://linktr.ee/makeadifferencepod

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    57 m
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