Make A Difference with Phil Martelli
Jared Phillips
Show overview
Make A Difference with Phil Martelli has been publishing since 2024, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 94 episodes. That works out to roughly 90 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 50 min and 1h 3m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Sports show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 5 days ago, with 30 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 50 episodes published. Published by Jared Phillips.
From the publisher
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.
Latest Episodes
View all 94 episodesBrad Ingelsby on staying on Task, his creative process, and staying true to Delco in his shows
Sharon Pervez-Khan on the Elora J. Khan Foundation and turning a DIPG diagnosis into a mission
Ben Davis on the state of baseball, recruiting, and how the Phillies can win it all
Father Rob Hagan on his calling to become a priest, being a confidant for players, and Pope Leo XIV
Mike Sielski on his writing career, Philadelphia fandom, and revisiting why Wawa is overrated
Jon Rothstein on the state of college hoops, his work ethic, and why he always wears a suit
Chad Babel and Julian Dunkley on building MADE Hoops and fostering individual player development
Trey Morin & Taylor Trevisan on the state of high school recruiting, player evaluation, & fatherhood
Alex Compton on building a pro basketball career overseas and how we can improve youth sports
Jay Scott on the origins of Alex's Lemonade Stand and how it inspires children to help crush cancer
Brendan Quinn on the PGA Championship, writing for different sports, and growing up on Hawk Hill
Matt Norlander on NCAA Tournament expansion, transfer portal issues & his storytelling style
Brian Mermelstein on becoming a documentarian and the magic of the Philadelphia Catholic League
Make A Difference visits boys basketball state champion Bonner High School
Charles Barkley on the state of basketball, his biggest influence, and why Philly embraced him
Joey Crawford on his Hall of Fame induction, interacting with heckling fans, and his Philly roots
Ep 78Luke Epplin on his new book Moses & the Doctor and why Philadelphia embraced two basketball legends
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, and how they bridged the styles of the NBA and ABA in their quest for a championship. We were also joined by Maura Gilroy and Jack Naegle for the Philadelphia All Star Labor Classic, pitting city and suburban all stars against one another at Holy Family on Sunday, April 12th. How does Luke Epplin Make A Difference? Listen to find out!Read more about Moses and the Doctor and purchase your copy here: https://lukeepplin.com/books/moses-and-the-doctorProduced by Jared Phillips. Music by Nick Capperella.Watch the full episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/1qMbaO3-3AICheck out our website and social media here: https://linktr.ee/makeadifferencepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 77Tom Crean on an epic Elite Eight and how coaching and broadcasting have shaped his basketball career
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, and how his journey through coaching shaped his basketball career. We were also joined by a pair of All Star Labor Classic honorees, Bensalem's Grace McShane and Frankford's Doron Ross, to discuss what it means to them to be honored as stars in the Greater Philadelphia area and what it means to Make A Difference with charity initiatives set forth in the ASLC. How does Tom Crean 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/muCva4uUHAYCheck out our website and social media here: https://linktr.ee/makeadifferencepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 76Gary Brooks and Matt Catania on Challenger Baseball and creating a more inclusive game
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 disabilities the chance to compete at the little league level and beyond. How do Gary and Matt 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/HYgUAdqewjYCheck out our website and social media here: https://linktr.ee/makeadifferencepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 75Amy Fadool and Mike Kern join Make A Difference at the Coaches vs. Cancer Tourney Tipoff Breakfast
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. Cancer Tourney Tipoff Breakfast from Xfinity Mobile Arena to explain who has made a difference in their lives and share some stories about why crushing cancer is so important to them. How do Amy and Mike 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/l8Ye6v-GjQ0Check out our website and social media here: https://linktr.ee/makeadifferencepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.