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

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.

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A Treasure

Angelo Cataldi was the voice of Philadelphia sports media for over 30 years and this behind-the-curtain look at his improbable rise to that position is a must listen. It’s funny, self-deprivating and informative. Loved every second. Those 10 hours flew by!

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.

Love him!

Having been a long time listener, it was was a wonderful step back in time to listen to that unmistakable voice tell his story!

Terrific

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

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.