Make A Difference with Phil Martelli

By Jared PhillipsSports Business Basketball Non-Profit

Make A Difference with Phil Martelli episodes

December 30, 2025 Robbie Hummel on persevering through injury, mentors in today's game, & going from player to analyst
Former Purdue Men's Basketball star and current college basketball analyst Robbie Hummel joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss how he overcame multiple knee injuries to become a college basketball star, how the role of mentor as a coach has changed in the current college basketball landscape, and what his journey has been like going from player to analyst. How does Robbie Hummel 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/aBIYtkZmTfw

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1 hr 4 min
December 23, 2025 Make A Difference visits Choice Sports Cards
Tom Van Horn with Choice Sports Cards joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli at their office in Aston to discuss the explosion of the sports trading card industry, how Choice Sports Cards has become a leading provider for sports cards, and why trading cards make a wonderful Christmas gift. How does the team at Choice Sports Cards 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/APIAQwWP0Ls

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35 min
December 15, 2025 Bill Travers on Dear Santa Society, helping children in need & what we get from the gift of giving
Bill Travers of Dear Santa Society joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss the organization's mission in getting Christmas presents to less fortunate children in the Philadelphia area, what it means to achieve that goal of providing holiday happiness to those in need, and how giving back can have a profound effect on the giver. How does Bill Travers 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/9tpnFw1W-eM

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50 min
December 08, 2025 Andy Katz on print to television reporting, maintaining fandom, & bracketology with Barack Obama
College basketball analyst Andy Katz joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss how he's evolved in the sports media space over the years, how he has maintained a fandom for the sport while staying neutral in his reporting, and how doing bracketology with Barack Obama came about. How does Andy Katz 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/3lNgWWiI1b4

Check out our website and social media here: https://linktr.ee/makeadifferencepod
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1 hr 1 min
December 03, 2025 Chrissie Doogan and John Allen on expectations surrounding coaching at your alma mater
Chrissie Doogan and John Allen joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss coaching at their alma maters and the expectation that brings, how they've used their storied careers as players to guide their coaching journey, and how family plays a role in leading a program. How do Chrissie Doogan and John Allen 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/LPbY7pRAnmc

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47 min
November 27, 2025 Gianna D'Angelo on turning consulting into education and how Philadelphia schools continue to grow
Gianna D'Angelo, the President & CEO of Independence Mission Schools in Philadelphia, joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss her transition from retiring in a career of consulting to leading 14 Philadelphia Catholic schools into the current age of education. How does Gianna D'Angelo 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/iaPcWWaZ1gc

Check out our website and social media here: https://linktr.ee/makeadifferencepod
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1 hr 1 min
November 17, 2025 Cindy Griffin on managing a program, a family, and how women's basketball can continue to grow
Cindy Griffin joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss how she's built a legacy coaching at her alma mater Saint Joseph's, how she bridges the gap with former and current players, how she manages family life while coaching, and where women's college basketball goes from here. How does Cindy Griffin 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/DBF7kURANRA

Check out our website and social media here: https://linktr.ee/makeadifferencepod
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50 min
November 07, 2025 Zach Berman adjusting to change, curbing your fandom, and the Eagles chances to repeat as champions
Zach Berman, Philadelphia Eagles beat writer for The Athletic, joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli during the Birds' bye week to discuss how he's adapted to change in the journalism field over the years, how a Philly kid can separate his work from his fandom while covering the Eagles, and breaks down how he thinks the Eagles can repeat as Super Bowl champions this season. How does Zach Berman 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/GFbv5nKoHCk

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1 hr 1 min
November 03, 2025 Matt Painter on his coaching journey, his biggest influences, and maintaining a brand
Purdue Men's Basketball Head Coach Matt Painter joined Make a Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss the state of the coaching profession, how he got to coach at his alma mater, and how to maintain consistency and establish a brand in the current era of college basketball. How does Matt Painter 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/hbLhWhg5oks

Check out our website and social media here: https://linktr.ee/makeadifferencepod
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1 hr 16 min
October 27, 2025 Meredith Foote on the Tiger Woods Foundation's TGR Learning Lab & giving Philly youth opportunities
Meredith Foote, the executive director of the TGR Learning Lab at Cobb's Creek, joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss the learning lab's mission, how it is improving learning experiences for Philadelphia area students, and what the Tiger Woods Foundation plans to do next. How does Meredith Foote 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/Z7-FfJnOX30

Check out our website and social media here: https://linktr.ee/makeadifferencepod
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49 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,…