The Obstructed View Podcast

In this episode of the Obstructed View I speak with Meghan Weeks, an athletic trainer for the Frederick Keys minor league baseball team. Meghan discussed her career journey from playing basketball and volleyball in high school to pursuing athletic training at Marywood University, where she discovered her passion for working with athletes. She shared her experiences working as an EMT during COVID, owning a sports massage therapy business called The Recovery Lab, and her current role with the Baltimore Orioles organization. Meghan described her first NCAA tournament experience working with Mount St. Mary's Men's basketball team, and her recent transition to spring training with the White Sox and Orioles. We cover the differences between treating basketball and baseball injuries, concussion protocols, mental health support in sports, and Meghan's career aspirations of eventually working in Major League Baseball as both an athletic trainer and licensed massage therapist. Please enjoy my Obstructed View with Meghan Weeks!

In this episode I speak with John DiCarlo about his career in sports media and his deep ties to Temple University. John tells us about the importance of sports in his family growing up and how ended up at Temple. We talk about the transition from being a fan to reporter, emphasizing the importance of fairness & credibility over hot takes. John tells us how much respect Claire Smith received from the baseball community when Temple University dedicated the Claire Smith Center in her name. John shares some stories about legendary Temple coach John Chaney and how the football program turned things around under Al Golden. We finish up talking about the upcoming football season and the optimism in year 2 with KC Keeler. Please enjoy my Obstructed View with John DiCarlo, who is truly Temple Made!

After 25 plus years of being on the Philadelphia radio airwaves Anthony Gargano or Cuz as his listeners fondly refer to him has found a new platform on ALLPHLY.com. Gargano a true Philadelphia sports fan has spent most of his adult life talking or writing about sports. Anthony a writer at heart takes us through his journey from Temple University to Chicago to New York and back home. He tells us how important the support from his family & friends sent him on his way to follow his dreams. Anthony & I talk about being a 5 for 5 fan and how the Flyers & 76ers push into the playoffs. How the Phillies are scuffing through the start of the season and what the Eagles are going to do in the draft. We even talking a little soccer as the World Cup comes to Philadelphia this summer to celebrate America's 250 birthday. Please enjoy my Obstructed View with Anthony Gargano.

In this episode of The Obstructed View I sit down with Philadelphia's Fox 29 sports anchor Breland Moore. Growing up in the Lancaster area she developed her love of sports with her family particularly her grandfather by going to different sporting events. Breland found her way to Temple University and on North Broad she jumped in with both feet and got in involved with just about everything. She details how her desire to learn and get involved helped her deal with any self doubt or anxiety she may have had. Breland shares her journey from Scranton to Buffalo to Kansas City to her hometown city of Philadelphia. Breland tells us how she is still trying to improve herself and continues to be involved in all aspects of life and the community. We finally wrap up by getting a current look at the state of the Philadelphia sports teams. Please join me for my Obstructed View with Breland Moore.

Jeff Cole seemed to have nose for broadcasting early on and eventually brought his talents to Philadelphia & for 25 years broke stories as the investigative reporter for Fox 29. Jeff takes us on his journey as a youngster as 1 of 6 kids growing up in Southeastern Massachusetts and being a fan of the Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics & Bruins. We talk about the pros & cons of disseminating the news today versus the past. For over a quarter of a century Jeff has seen the best and the worst of the city and shares some of his stories while being a man of the people. Join me for my Obstructed View with Jeff Cole.

If you don't know Danny just pick a media platform. He can be seen on Apple TV calling MLS soccer games, then if you turn the channel to NBC or USA networks, you'll watch Danny's commentary on the English Premier League and his old club Manchester United among others. If you're in the car listening to satellite radio you will hear him on channel 84 soccer FC on the Football Show. Basically, Danny works like he did while he was a professional football player for 15 years in England and had to grind and out work others on the pitch. We dive into how the American youth soccer programs are broken with the pay to play model and some of the best players will never be developed because they'll never have the opportunity. We wrap up talking about the World Cup & it coming to Philadelphia his adopted hometown here in the states. We correlate the sports fandom of the people of Philadelphia & Manchester and how they are very similar with their blue collar work ethic & mentality. Enjoy my Obstructed View with former English Premier footballer Danny Higginbotham.

Laura & Emily grew up in Delaware County PA (Delco) with sports crazed families. Whether it was their parents rooting for the local teams or going to their brothers' games, both Emily & Laura cultivated a love for playing sports at a young age. These young ladies tell us how much family played a big role in their sporting journey & how they navigated the recruiting process and ended up at Temple University. Laura & Emily talk about how coach Bonnie Rosen provides the tools they need to be successful on the field, in the classroom & in life. Finally, we talk about how the team is set for a big season and how Temple Lax is ready to get back to the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2021. Please enjoy this Obstructed View with Laura & Emily. Go Owls!

If you don't know Danny just pick a media platform. He can be seen on Apple TV calling MLS soccer games, then if you turn the channel to NBC or USA networks, you'll watch Danny's commentary on the English Premier League and his old club Manchester United among others. If you're in the car listening to satellite radio you will hear him on channel 84 soccer FC on the Football Show. Basically, Danny works like he did while he was a professional football player for 15 years in England and had to grind and out work others on the pitch. We dive into how the American youth soccer programs are broken with the pay to play model and some of the best players will never be developed because they'll never have the opportunity. We wrap up talking about the World Cup & it coming to Philadelphia his adopted hometown here in the states. We correlate the sports fandom of the people of Philadelphia & Manchester and how they are very similar with their blue collar work ethic & mentality. Enjoy my Obstructed View with former English Premier footballer Danny Higginbotham.

In the season 4 debut episode of The Obstructed View Podcast I breakdown the 12 team college football playoff. The playoff is highlighted by the surprise #1 seed Indiana Hoosiers who won their first Big 10 Championship since 1945. Rounding out the top 4 seeds is #2 Ohio State, #3 Georgia Bulldogs & #4 newcomers Texas Tech Red Raiders. First round match ups kick off December 19th with Oklahoma hosting the Alabama Crimson Tide. The following day Texas A&M plays the Miami Hurricanes in College Station, Texas, then Ole Miss without HC Lane Kiffin, who is moving to LSU host the Tulane Green Wave as the group of 5 highest ranked team. The night cap has the Oregon Ducks playing cinderella team, James Madison Dukes who qualified for the playoff as the highest ranked conference winner when Duke upset The University of Virginia and won the ACC with a 8-5 record, which allowed JMU to make their first CFB playoff. After the first weekend of campus games we move onto the quarterfinals hosted by the Orange, Sugar, Cotton & Rose Bowls. The Peach & Fiesta Bowls host the semi-finals followed by the Championship game in Miami Gardens. Enjoy the football over the Holidays & my Obstructed View of the CFB playoffs!

Laura & Emily grew up in Delaware County PA (Delco) with sports crazed families. Whether it was their parents rooting for the local teams or going to their brothers' games, both Emily & Laura cultivated a love for playing sports at a young age. These young ladies tell us how much family played a big role in their sporting journey & how they navigated the recruiting process and ended up at Temple University. Laura & Emily talk about how coach Bonnie Rosen provides the tools they need to be successful on the field, in the classroom & in life. Finally, we talk about how the team is set for a big season and how Temple Lax is ready to get back to the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2021. Please enjoy this Obstructed View with Laura & Emily. Go Owls!