Podcast Episodes

Jenni Newbury Ross on the PALS mission and inspiring a world of belonging

Episode 43

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 a difference for thos…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Michael Baclawski on the Positivity Project and the physical and mental health of today's youth

Episode 42

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 Gym Class Summer Camp, …

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Leadership Lessons with Phil Martelli at the Fitler Club

Episode 41

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 Jared Phillips hosted …

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Jameer Nelson on family support, learning and teaching, and being the best possible teammate

Episode 40

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 love and support of his…

Published on 3 months ago

Anne O'Callaghan on improving the immigrant experience in Philadelphia and beyond

Episode 39

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 immigrant coming to Ame…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Andre Buck on being an NBA agent, the Philadelphia hoops scene, and the state of sport agency

Episode 38

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 changed sports agency, a…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Josh Verlin on City of Basketball Love, the beauty of basketball, and the best stories he's written

Episode 37

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 some of the best stori…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Mike Missanelli on the pulse of Philadelphia sports, changes in sports media, and The Coldest Murder

Episode 36

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 changes in sports media…

Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago

Sisters Maggie and Cathy of ACCESS Chester on fighting food scarcity in Chester and beyond

Episode 35

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 pitch in, and spoke mo…

Published on 4 months ago

Amauro Austin and Terrell Myers on shaping the youth through AAU basketball

Episode 34

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 Martelli to discuss the stat…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago