• Loud

  • How a Shy Nerd Came to Philadelphia and Turned Up the Volume in the Most Passionate Sports City in America
  • By: Angelo Cataldi
  • Narrated by: Angelo Cataldi
  • Length: 10 hrs and 11 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (13 ratings)

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Loud

By: Angelo Cataldi
Narrated by: Angelo Cataldi
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Publisher's summary

For over three decades, Angelo Cataldi was the on-air voice of Philadelphia sports fans, leading the charge with unabashed zeal and infectious energy. He was the maestro of the mania, the conductor of the symphony of vitriol that blared through car radios every morning in the most misunderstood yet passionate sports city in America.

It made him his share of enemies, but he walked away from the microphone with enough stories for several lifetimes—or one jam-packed, lively memoir.

LOUD is an exuberant chronicle of Cataldi's life, from his childhood as a self-described "king nerd" in Providence, Rhode Island, to the traditional newspaper career he left behind, and his eventual rise to the top of the Philadelphia sports radio scene on WIP.

Through it all, Cataldi remained dedicated to his mission of talking about what the city was talking about, in the same tone. And that tone was loud, passionate, and unapologetically real.

Full of encounters with athletes, personalities, and power brokers as well as candid reflections, LOUD is a must-listen for die-hard Philadelphia sports fans and anyone who appreciates a good story.

©2023 Radioman610, LLC (P)2024 HighBridge, a division of Recorded Books

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Honest and Thoughtful

I listened to Angelo almost every day for most of my adult life. there were still things in this book that I didn't know and backstories to things I did know. He seems to be fair even with his mistakes. This seems more genuine to the real Angelo as opposed to the "character" Angelo was on air. Really enjoyed the listen.

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Behind closed doors.

I have seen the Howard Stern movie, but didn't realize WIP had basically the same problems with upper management, the suits. I have been listening to WIP, from day 1. I remember listening when Brookie

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Terrific

It brought back so many memories. My Dad and two brothers were big Philly sports fans. They would have loved it too!

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The story’s were great

I loved every bit of it great stuff to listen to I was laughing so much. But some things made me cry, just overall great stuff to listen to good job.

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So much more than a book about sports

It's about a man who gave us his best every day while fighting his emotional issues. Yes, the title is correct, Angelo was loud. Yes, he could be annoying. But, he was a damn good interviewer. And he made me laugh, often at his own expense. I miss his show, especially when I turn on (and quickly off) the team that took his spot (I won't say replacement).

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Philly Royalty

Nobody represents Negadelphia like Angelo. Hearing this in his voice is a must. Thanks for everything, Angelo.

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