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, build relationships, and most importantly, Make A Difference. New episodes every week on Youtube, X, and wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 13, 2026 · 1:10:21
Debbie Antonelli, former NC State player and current play-by-play broadcaster for the Indiana Fever, joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss her career as both a…
Nov 2, 2026 · 1:01:26
Dana O'Neil, a sportswriter with CNN Sports, joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss her Philly roots, her journey to becoming a national sportswriter, and the…
Oct 26, 2026 · 47:04
Tik Tok stars Tim and Tolly Sherry joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss their newfound social media stardom, how they spread joy, and the origins of being a…
Oct 20, 2026 · 59:53
Corinne O'Connell, CEO of Habitat for Humanity, joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss her mission of creating community with Habitat for Humanity, her massive…
Oct 12, 2026 · 55:33
Rhea Hughes, WIP Morning Show host and longtime Philly sports media member, joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss the challenges of being a morning person…
Oct 3, 2026 · 1:04:39
Nick Nurse, head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers, joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss his early coaching days and how he balances his family life with a busy…
Sep 26, 2026 · 48:58
Grace Kenney, founder of Bright Light, a New York City-based nonprofit that helps young adults get involved with volunteer opportunities in their neighborhood, joined Make A…
Sep 19, 2026 · 51:09
Former Rider Head Baseball Coach and leadership coach Dr. Barry Davis joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss his college baseball career, how that formed his…
Sep 12, 2026 · 1:04:15
Chris Locke, founder of SL24: UnLocke the Light Foundation joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss founding SL24, changing his perspective around mental health…
Sep 5, 2026 · 59:07
Brett Gordon, head coach of the La Salle College High School football team, joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss following in his father's footsteps and dealing…
Aug 28, 2026 · 1:04:39
Rich Donnelly, A Major League Baseball manager of 40 years, joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss his book The Chicken Runs At Midnight, how his family has dealt…
Aug 18, 2026 · 52:02
Brad Ingelsby, the creator of hit HBO shows Mare of Easttown and Task, joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss his Delco roots and creative process, how he's…
Aug 11, 2026 · 52:32
Sharon Pervez-Khan, mother of Elora Khan and founder of the Elora J. Khan Foundation, joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss her daughter's battle with DIPG and…
Aug 1, 2026 · 47:06
Former Phillie and current commentator Ben Davis joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss the state of baseball today vs. when he played in the league, what the…
Jul 24, 2026 · 52:17
Villanova Chaplain Father Rob Hagan joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss his journey to becoming a priest, how he has been a confidant for Villanova basketball…
Jul 16, 2026 · 58:24
Philadelphia Inquirer sports columnist and author Mike Sielski joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss his writing career, what makes Philadelphia fandom so…
Jul 7, 2026 · 1:04:04
CBS Sports college basketball insider Jon Rothstein joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss the state of college basketball, how he thinks the game can be fixed,…
Jun 30, 2026 · 1:07:51
Chad Babel, founder of MADE Hoops, and Julian Dunkley, founder of Difference Makers, joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss how Babel has built a nationwide…
Jun 23, 2026 · 1:07:18
The Phelps School boys basketball coach Trey Morin and Salesianum boys basketball coach Taylor Trevisan joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss the importance of…
Jun 8, 2026 · 1:03:23
Alex Compton, a former pro basketball player overseas and now author of Guiding Your Child's Athletic Journey, joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss building a…
May 28, 2026 · 47:53
Jay Scott, the co-executive director of Alex's Lemonade Stand, joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss creating Alex's Lemonade Stand with his late daughter, the…
May 23, 2026 · 1:04:42
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,…
May 15, 2026 · 1:08:23
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…
May 7, 2026 · 44:01
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…
May 2, 2026 · 51:38
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…
Apr 24, 2026 · 1:04:42
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…
Apr 18, 2026 · 57:25
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…
Apr 8, 2026 · 1:02:50
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,…
Apr 2, 2026 · 1:07:51
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,…
Mar 28, 2026 · 1:05:55
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…
Mar 18, 2026 · 20:08
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.…
Mar 15, 2026 · 49:42
Joseph Kelly, Program Director at Peter's Place, joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss Peter's Place's mission to help guide children and families through loss…
Mar 9, 2026 · 48:42
Camino Farms Board Chair Pierce Keating and Executive Director Katrina Keating joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss how Camino Farms provides a unique retreat…
Feb 28, 2026 · 1:01:09
Markward Club Executive Director Joe Rapczynski joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss his role with the Markward Club, his history in Philadelphia basketball as…
Feb 16, 2026 · 45:53
Will Tschetter, a member of the number one men's basketball team in the country in Michigan, joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss his upbringing on a farm in…
Feb 10, 2026 · 44:45
Delaware Blue Coats Ambassador of Basketball Joe Richmond joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss his role with community outreach for the Blue Coats, how he keeps…
Feb 3, 2026 · 55:11
The Make A Difference with Phil Martelli podcast visited Marple Newtown High School to meet with the student leaders of their Mini-THON event happening on Friday, February 27th.…
Jan 29, 2026 · 1:10:48
Philadelphia sports media legend Howard Eskin joined the show to share stories from his lengthy sports media career in Philly television and radio, some of his favorite…
Jan 20, 2026 · 55:34
Nicholas Morici, Anthony Laimo, and Kellsey Black joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss how they're becoming Difference Makers at Neumann Goretti High School,…
Jan 13, 2026 · 1:03:50
Tori Urban, president of Hoops 4 Hope, and Leo Porth, vice president of Hoops 4 Hope, joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss the founding of their organization,…
Jan 7, 2026 · 54:45
Philadelphia sports radio legend Glen Macnow joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss his journey to Philadelphia, moving from print to radio, and how he's embraced…
Dec 30, 2025 · 1:03:36
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…
Dec 23, 2025 · 34:27
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…
Dec 15, 2025 · 49:12
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…
Dec 8, 2025 · 1:00:52
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…
Dec 3, 2025 · 46:06
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…
Nov 27, 2025 · 1:00:09
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…
Nov 17, 2025 · 49:30
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…
Nov 7, 2025 · 1:00:54
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…
Nov 3, 2025 · 1:15:49
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…
Oct 27, 2025 · 48:40
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…
Oct 18, 2025 · 1:00:49
Senior Vice President of NCAA Basketball Dan Gavitt joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss how his family has shaped his relationships within the NCAA and where…
Oct 11, 2025 · 1:01:03
Dr. Kwame Brown, the superintendent of Cherry Hill Schools, joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss how he is changing the outlook for education in New Jersey and…
Oct 3, 2025 · 1:02:33
Scott Franzke joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to describe his favorite calls as the Phillies radio play by play announcer, why he and his family have embraced the…
Sep 26, 2025 · 58:05
Christine DiBona Lobley joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss the mission of Fred's Footsteps, how we can help everyday Philadelphians who are in need of…
Sep 18, 2025 · 43:26
ACHIEVEability Executive Director Jamila Harris-Morrison joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss her organization's mission in uplifting the West Philadelphia…
Sep 11, 2025 · 1:05:54
Long-time Philadelphia comedian and broadcaster Joe Conklin joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss his career in comedy and sports radio, share some of his best…
Sep 4, 2025 · 47:53
Legendary ESPN reporter Sal Paolantonio, the longest tenured NFL reporter at the Worldwide Leader in Sports, joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss his journey…
Sep 1, 2025 · 49:46
Veteran teacher Chris Jeffries and newcomers Morgan and Julia Haney joined the Make A Difference Podcast to discuss the start of school and how teachers are adjusting to the…
Aug 25, 2025 · 54:35
New Temple football head coach K.C. Keeler joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to speak on his championship background, how he operates as a college football CEO, his…
Aug 18, 2025 · 54:30
Philadelphia high school hoops stars Shayla Smith (Audenried) and Shareef Jackson (Roman Catholic) joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss their recruitment…
Aug 11, 2025 · 51:26
World Champion and former Phillies player and coach Larry Bowa joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss why playing in Philadelphia is so special, how the city…
Jul 31, 2025 · 54:20
Jenni Newbury Ross, the co-founded and co-executive director of the PALS Program, joined Make a Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss how she started PALS, why it's made such…
Jul 28, 2025 · 1:02:57
Michael Baclawski, co-founder of the Positivity Project and an educator for more than 20 years, joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss the Positivity Project's…
Jul 16, 2025 · 1:14:57
Make A Difference went live from The Fitler Club in Philadelphia! Garry Mills of Shoot Basketballs NOT People joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli once again as Phil and…
Jul 10, 2025 · 1:05:21
St. Joseph's legend, NBA all-star, and current assistant general manager for the Philadelphia 76ers Jameer Nelson joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to talk about the…
Jul 2, 2025 · 54:35
Founder of the Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians and an Irish immigrant herself Anne O'Callaghan joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss her journey as an…
Jun 25, 2025 · 1:04:12
Longtime NBA agent and former Delaware Blue Hen Andre Buck joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss the life of a sports agent during the NBA Draft, how NIL has…
Jun 23, 2025 · 55:57
Josh Verlin joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to detail how he founded City of Basketball Love, how he showcases the passion of the game at multiple levels, and chose…
Jun 13, 2025 · 1:09:06
Philly sports talk radio host Mike Missanelli joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss how the Philadelphia sports fan has changed over the years, navigating the…
Jun 5, 2025 · 53:19
Sisters Maggie and Cathy of ACCESS Chester joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss how they help those in the Chester community who are going hungry, how you can…
May 28, 2025 · 55:03
Team Final Director of Scouting and Recruiting Amauro Austin and WE-R1 Director and former St. Joseph's basketball player Terrell Myers joined Make A Difference with Phil…
May 22, 2025 · 58:22
Best-selling author and former Kennedy Kenrick basketball player Danny Bader joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to talk about his unbelievable journey from a near death…
May 15, 2025 · 58:30
Philly sports talk radio legend Angelo Cataldi joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to dish on his favorite memories covering Philly sports for more than three decades,…
May 8, 2025 · 53:19
Sister Mary Scullion, the co-founder, executive director and president of Project HOME, joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss how she got started changing lives,…
Apr 30, 2025 · 35:48
Phil Martelli and Jared Phillips were joined by friend of the show Juan Namnun for his annual Coaches vs. Cancer Baseball Fest in FDR Park, which raises money for Coaches vs.…
Apr 23, 2025 · 48:49
Founder of Philadelphia-based nonprofit Shoot Basketballs NOT People Garry Mills joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss his organization's mission, it's origins,…
Apr 16, 2025 · 1:13:30
Fox Sports and NBC Sports play by play broadcaster and college basketball reporter John Fanta joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to recap the college hoops season,…
Apr 7, 2025 · 1:10:04
Kris Jenkins, the man responsible for the most iconic shot in March Madness history, joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli on the day of the National Championship between…
Apr 2, 2025 · 56:31
One of the biggest voices in college basketball and a Duke Blue Devils legend, Jay Bilas, joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to talk about the state of college hoops in…
Mar 26, 2025 · 52:51
Just before the news dropped that he accepted the head coaching job at VCU, Phil Martelli Jr. joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli recap his first NCAA Tournament…
Mar 19, 2025 · 1:14:02
Philadelphia basketball legend — Mr. Big 5! — Fran Dunphy hopped on to Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss going out on his own terms in retirement from coaching, the…
Mar 13, 2025 · 1:00:24
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…
Mar 6, 2025 · 1:03:39
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…
Feb 25, 2025 · 58:48
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…
Feb 12, 2025 · 49:31
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…
Feb 4, 2025 · 1:06:15
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…
Jan 29, 2025 · 48:57
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…
Jan 20, 2025 · 54:12
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…
Jan 13, 2025 · 1:07:47
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…
Jan 7, 2025 · 57:12
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…
Dec 30, 2024 · 1:01:52
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…
Dec 23, 2024 · 56:11
President and founder of Scholastic Play By Play Classics Jeremy Treatman joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss how he created one of the biggest high school…
Dec 18, 2024 · 46:16
Atlantic 10 Commissioner Bernadette McGlade joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to detail her journey from South Jersey basketball star to commissioner of the A10,…
Dec 12, 2024 · 54:03
Kansas Jayhawks center Hunter Dickinson joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to detail his journey growing up as a highly touted prospect out of DeMatha Catholic High…
Dec 4, 2024 · 53:30
David Auto Group President David Kelleher joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to detail his journey to becoming a car dealership owner, how he gives back by providing…
Nov 27, 2024 · 46:01
Philadelphia City Councilmember Isaiah Thomas joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to detail his journey to becoming a member of the Philadelphia City Council, lessons…
Nov 22, 2024 · 40:48
College Basketball Hall of Famer Lon Kruger joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to highlight Coaches vs. Cancer's mission, describe the awesome experiences available with…
Nov 13, 2024 · 50:48
Phil Martelli (C/O '72) returned to his old stomping grounds on 17th and Girard to St. Joseph's Prep to speak with a trio of Prep students who are Making a Difference in their…
Nov 6, 2024 · 59:38
UConn Huskies Women's Basketball Coach and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Geno Auriemma joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to talk about the start of their coaching…
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