If you’ve watched a Philly sports game in the last 5 years you’ve probably seen Jamie Pagliei on TV. You just wouldn’t know it’s him.

Jamie attends over a hundred games a year, wearing full face paint and sporting a dyed mohawk. He calls it getting “painted up.” And the cameras love it so much, that he’s become well-known, and beloved, as The Philly Sports Guy.

Unlike your stereotypical Philly fan, he’s not drinking, not cursing, and not picking fights with the other team. His enthusiasm is usually family-friendly, but it is always intense. On this Studio 2 extra, he tells Avi Wolfman-Arent that he can’t imagine fandom any other way.

Tariq Trotter’s memoir, The Upcycled Self: A Memoir on the Art of Becoming Who We Are, is the Free Library’s selection for this year’s One Book, One Philadelphia.

On this episode of Studio 2, we talk to the people involved in cases of detention and deportation and explain sanctuary status and changing immigration policies in our region.

Will Smith talks about his life in the City of Brotherly Love and what the city taught him for the big world. We also hear from the original Philly Elmo and a basketball star.

Gene sequencing lets us screen embryos for diseases and traits. Is this the right track for healthy and happy babies, or a slippery slope to eugenics?

On Episode 948 of Hittin’ Season, hosts John Stolnis, Justin Klugh & Liz Roscher react to a weak-hitting and ineffective offense, levels of worry about Brandon Marsh, Alec Bohm, Max Kepler, Zack Wheeler and Aaron Nola, and make sure to stay until the very end of the podcast when the gang gets really mad at Rob Thomson for not defending J.T. Realmuto in Monday night’s loss to the Giants. Feelings were felt!

Ask most third graders if they like school and there’s a good chance they will give you an enthusiastic “yes!” Fast forward to high school and most students will tell you that school “sucks!” Children are built for learning, yet the more time they spend in a classroom, the more likely they will check out, feeling bored or overwhelmed — or both.

You’ve seen him – the furry red muppet leading the PME drumline down a city street. Tony Royster, founder of PME and often the guy in the costume, joins Avi Wolfman-Arent.

Whether it’s a Philly rooftop, community space, or lush backyard, two longtime experts will share their best tips and tricks for taking care of your garden this spring.

Will Smith returns to music after two decades with his new album, “Based on a True Story.” He spoke with Cherri Gregg about his connection to his hometown and personal growth.