About this podcast
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.
Episodes
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- Dana O'Neil on her Philly roots, her journey to national sportswriter & the state of college sports · 1 h 1 min · Episode 104Dana 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…
- Tim and Tolly Sherry on their social media stardom, bringing joy, and being a "good guy" · 47 min · Episode 103Tik 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…
- Corinne O'Connell on Habitat for Humanity creating community, Springsteen fandom & being a Hawk alum · 60 min · Episode 102Corinne 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…
- Rhea Hughes on being a morning person, balancing family, & not forcing diehard Philly sports fandom · 56 min · Episode 101Rhea 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…
- Nick Nurse on his early coaching days and balancing family life as a head coach in the NBA · 1 h 4 min · Episode 100Nick 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…
- Grace Kenney on being a bright light and inspiring young adults to get involved in their community · 49 min · Episode 99Grace 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…
- Dr. Barry Davis on leadership, baseball, and coaching and teaching beyond the game · 51 min · Episode 98Former 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…
- Chris Locke on mental health, handling loss, and finishing your life strong · 1 h 4 min · Episode 97Chris 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…
- Brett Gordon on following in his father's footsteps and the pressure of coaching at your alma mater · 59 min · Episode 96Brett 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…
- Rich Donnelly on The Chicken Runs At Midnight, his managerial days, and handling family tragedy · 1 h 4 min · Episode 95Rich 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…
- Brad Ingelsby on staying on Task, his creative process, and staying true to Delco in his shows · 52 min · Episode 94Brad 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…
- Sharon Pervez-Khan on the Elora J. Khan Foundation and turning a DIPG diagnosis into a mission · 53 min · Episode 93Sharon 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…
- Ben Davis on the state of baseball, recruiting, and how the Phillies can win it all · 47 min · Episode 92Former 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…
- Father Rob Hagan on his calling to become a priest, being a confidant for players, and Pope Leo XIV · 52 min · Episode 91Villanova 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…
- Mike Sielski on his writing career, Philadelphia fandom, and revisiting why Wawa is overrated · 58 min · Episode 90Philadelphia Inquirer sports columnist and author Mike Sielski joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss his writing career, what makes Philadelphia fandom so…
- Jon Rothstein on the state of college hoops, his work ethic, and why he always wears a suit · 1 h 4 min · Episode 89CBS 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…
- Chad Babel and Julian Dunkley on building MADE Hoops and fostering individual player development · 1 h 7 min · Episode 88Chad 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…
- Trey Morin & Taylor Trevisan on the state of high school recruiting, player evaluation, & fatherhood · 1 h 7 min · Episode 87The 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…
- Alex Compton on building a pro basketball career overseas and how we can improve youth sports · 1 h 3 min · Episode 86Alex 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…
- Jay Scott on the origins of Alex's Lemonade Stand and how it inspires children to help crush cancer · 48 min · Episode 85Jay 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…
