Make A Difference with Phil Martelli

By Jared PhillipsSports Business Basketball Non-Profit

Make A Difference with Phil Martelli episodes

May 23 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. Music by Nick Capperella.

Watch the full episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/vYG30eR4mrc

Check out our website and social media here: https://linktr.ee/makeadifferencepod
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1 hr 5 min
May 15 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 Difference? Watch to find out!

Produced by Jared Phillips. Music by Nick Capperella.

Watch the full episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/Tj1FDHo6v54

Check out our website and social media here: https://linktr.ee/makeadifferencepod
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1 hr 9 min
May 07 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 the very best basketball leagues in the country. How does Brian Mermelstein Make A Difference? Listen to find out!

Produced by Jared Phillips. Music by Nick Capperella.

Check out "In Good Faith" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aefnP6Gc7MA

Watch the full episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/yVY5hVxUDkQ

Check out our website and social media here: https://linktr.ee/makeadifferencepod
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45 min
May 02 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 maintain that level of success. How does Bonner 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/H-qP4_kkHxc

Check out our website and social media here: https://linktr.ee/makeadifferencepod
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52 min
April 24 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? Listen to find out!

Produced by Jared Phillips. Music by Nick Capperella.

Watch the full episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/y4DrdFVLHT8

Check out our website and social media here: https://linktr.ee/makeadifferencepod
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1 hr 5 min
April 18 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 out!

Produced by Jared Phillips. Music by Nick Capperella.

Watch the full episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/IBe5kwTshb8

Check out our website and social media here: https://linktr.ee/makeadifferencepod
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58 min
April 08 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 Gilroy and Jack Naegle for the Philadelphia All Star Labor Classic, pitting city and suburban all stars against one another at Holy Family on Sunday, April 12th. How does Luke Epplin Make A Difference? Listen to find out!

Read more about Moses and the Doctor and purchase your copy here: https://lukeepplin.com/books/moses-and-the-doctor

Produced by Jared Phillips. Music by Nick Capperella.

Watch the full episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/1qMbaO3-3AI

Check out our website and social media here: https://linktr.ee/makeadifferencepod
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1 hr 3 min
April 02 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 Classic honorees, Bensalem's Grace McShane and Frankford's Doron Ross, to discuss what it means to them to be honored as stars in the Greater Philadelphia area and what it means to Make A Difference with charity initiatives set forth in the ASLC. How does Tom Crean 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/muCva4uUHAY

Check out our website and social media here: https://linktr.ee/makeadifferencepod
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1 hr 8 min
March 28 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 find out!

Produced by Jared Phillips. Music by Nick Capperella.

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

Check out our website and social media here: https://linktr.ee/makeadifferencepod
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1 hr 6 min
March 18 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 stories about why crushing cancer is so important to them. How do Amy and Mike 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/l8Ye6v-GjQ0

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

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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,…