ESPN bracketologist and longtime Saint Joseph's University basketball color commentator Joe Lunardi joined the Make A Difference podcast to discuss how he launched a nationwide obsession with March Madness bracketology, hosting shows with Phil Martelli back in the early days of SJU basketball, and which college fanbases he gets the worst backlash from for his bracket predictions. How does Joe Lunardi Make A Difference? Listen to find out!

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Aaron Bracy, longtime Philadelphia sportswriter and now author of A Soaring Season: The Incredible, Inspiring Story of the 2003-04 Saint Joseph’s Hawks joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to talk about the origins of the book, why that legendary team was so special, and told some stories that didn't make the final publication. How does Aaron Bracy Make A Difference? Listen to find out!

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Philly's championship coaches joined Make A Difference! Hear from Father Judge head coach Chris Roantree and Imhotep head coach Andre Noble on how they reached the mountaintop of high school hoops in Philly this past weekend and what makes their players and programs so special. Phil also pays tribute to Tom Izzo's milestone win and Fran Dunphy announcing his retirement. How do Chris and Andre Make A Difference? Listen to find out!

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Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer, national champion, and Michigan State legend Tom Izzo joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to tell us his journey to becoming one of the most legendary coaches in the sport, how he maintains relationships both big and small in his life, and how the Spartans can get back to the Final Four. How does Tom Izzo Make A Difference? Listen to find out!

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Westtown Boys Basketball coach Seth Berger joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to tell us his journey from founding the iconic basketball brand And1, to building Westtown into an elite basketball program, and creating the Players Era tournament to provide new opportunities for college athletes to earn NIL money. How does Seth Berger Make A Difference? Listen to find out!

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BLOCS (Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools) CEO Rob Delany joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss his organization's impact on providing children across Pennsylvania with scholarship opportunities and financial aid to attend school. Rob explained EITC (Educational Improvement Tax Credit) and how simple it is for Pennsylvanians to get involved in helping students get a good education and make our communities stronger. How does Rob Delany Make A Difference? Listen to find out!

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Long-time Yale Men's Basketball Coach and Coaches vs. Cancer Council Vice Chair James Jones joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to detail his journey to becoming head coach at Yale for the past 25 years, discuss the challenges the Ivy League programs face in the modern era of college basketball, and share his motivation for crushing cancer as Suits and Sneakers Week approaches. How does James Jones Make A Difference? Listen to find out!

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Hall of fame sportswriter Ray Didinger joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss his journey to becoming a legendary Eagles beat writer, his relationship with Eagles legend Tommy McDonald, and how he feels about the current Eagles' chances at another Super Bowl. How does Ray Didinger Make A Difference? Listen to find out!

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Frankford High School baseball coach Juan Namnun joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to talk about his fight with breast cancer, how his family and community supported him through his battle, and told stories about his time as a Spanish-speaking interpreter for the Philadelphia Phillies. How does Juan Namnun Make A Difference? Listen to find out!

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NABC Executive Director Craig Robinson joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss the current landscape of college basketball in the NIL era, what the NABC does to help coaches at all levels navigate these challenges, and what it's like being Michelle Obama's brother. How does Craig Robinson Make A Difference? Listen to find out!

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