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Mike Missanelli - 97.5 The Fanatic

4,107 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 22 hours ago - ★★★★ - 234 ratings

Mike Missanelli host afternoons, 2pm-6pm, on Philly's First FM Sports Station, 97.5 the Fanatic.

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Episodes

Phillies Opening Day Postponed

March 27, 2024 22:02 - 2 hours - 71.9 MB

The word of the day is stronger. They talk about the NFL rule changes, and if they make the game stronger. They also get into the Phillies rotation, and if it will be stronger this year. Sylvanna Kelleher fills in for Jen Scordo today. They also play 10 second songs today, and look ahead to tonight's Knockout Tournament. At (1:41:42), Jayson Stark joins the show.

Jayson Stark Previews The Phillies Season

March 27, 2024 21:02 - 15 minutes - 6.98 MB

Jayson Stark from The Athletic joins the show to preview the Phillies season. he talks about what version of Harper we will see, Trea Turners commitment to being a better defender, and how the Phillies could have the best rotation in baseball. 

Jeffrey Lurie Speaks To The Media

March 26, 2024 22:06 - 2 hours - 79.6 MB

The word of the day is weight. They got into what players are carrying their weight on the various Philly teams.  At (10:51) they throw it to the Jeff Lurie press conference from the owners meetings. At (53:06) Amy Fadool from NBC Sports Philly joins the show for the full hour. At (1:47:51) Scott Lauber from the Philly Inquirer joins the show to preview the Phillies season two days ahead of Opening Day. At (2:09:51) they see What’s Brewing With Jen, including a bobble head hostage negoti...

Scott Lauber Previews Phillies Vs Braves Opening Series

March 26, 2024 20:54 - 9 minutes - 4.32 MB

Scott Lauber from the Philly Inquirer joined the show joined the show to preview Phillies vs Braves, and give his thought on if Trea Turner will bounce back. 

Amy Fadool Joins Us To Talk Jeffrey Lurie, Phillies Season, And More

March 26, 2024 20:25 - 40 minutes - 18.5 MB

Amy Fadool joined us for the 3pm hour to talk Phillies Opening Day, react to the Lurie press conference, and more!

The Phillies Roster is Settled

March 25, 2024 22:13 - 2 hours - 76.4 MB

The word of the day is settled, because the Phillies roster seems to be settled. Johan Rojas made it, and Jake Cave was traded. The BSE opens the show talking Rojas, and why he deserved to make the roster. At (1:17:20) they do Angry Ricky, where he complains about someone not knowing how to drive or park. At (1:41:51) Keith Pompey joins the show to talk about the Sixers as they head into the final stretch of the regular season. At (2:02:50) they check in with What’s Brewing With Jen today...

Keith Pompey Talks Sixers On The Final Stretch of the Season

March 25, 2024 21:08 - 10 minutes - 4.64 MB

Keith Pompey from the Philly Inquirer joins the show to talk Sixers as they head into the final stretch of the regular season. 

Old Stories About The Vet

March 22, 2024 22:09 - 2 hours - 77.1 MB

The word of the day is jaded. Is the Ohtani scandal something that takes away some of your interest in the sport. What about cheating scandals like with the Astros? At (45:09) Corey Seidman from NBC Sports Philly to preview the upcoming Phillies season. At (1:19:04) they do Angry Ricky where he vents about a 3rd bad experience at the same restaurant, which makes you think it is more his fault for going back there. At (1:26:48) Jordan Hall from NBC Sports Philly joins the show to talk abou...

Jordan Hall Gives His Thoughts On Coots Being Benched

March 22, 2024 21:35 - 7 minutes - 3.63 MB

Jordan Hall from NBC Sports Philly joins the show to talk about Coots being drafted, and more, 

Corey Seidman Previews The Phillies Season

March 22, 2024 19:39 - 12 minutes - 5.61 MB

Corey Seidman from NBC Sports Philly joins the show to preview the Phillies season. 

Gambling In Sports

March 21, 2024 22:13 - 2 hours - 77 MB

The word of the day is gambling. Partly because Howie Roseman is gambling by trying to trade Haason Reddick. But also because there is a gambling scandal in the MLB, and the marquee player in the league is caught up in it. At (1:17:46) Tom Alvord, who is filling in for Ricky, calls out Connor Thomas for being a fraud. At (1:26:00) EJ Smith from the Philly Inquirer joins the show to talk about how the Eagles defense still needs work.

EJ Smith thinks The Eagles Defense Still Needs Some Work

March 21, 2024 20:59 - 13 minutes - 6.22 MB

EJ Smith from the Philly Inquirer joined the show to discuss the Eagles off-season, and why he thinks the defense still needs some work. 

Which Philly Coach Would You Play For

March 20, 2024 22:12 - 2 hours - 79.8 MB

After Torts benched Sean Couturier, The BSE asked if h is the type of coach you would want to play for. They go through all the Philly coaches and ask which one you would most like to play for. At (1:23:44) they get to Angry Ricky. At (1:32:55) Matt Gelb joins the show to talk Phillies, Johan Rojas, and more. At (2:09:24) they see What's Brewing with Jen today.

Matt Gelb Talks About Johan Rojas's Status With The Phillies

March 20, 2024 20:30 - 10 minutes - 4.66 MB

Matt Gelb from The Athletic joins the show to talk about if Rojas will make the team, and more. 

Howie Is Being Stubborn With Reddick

March 19, 2024 22:07 - 2 hours - 80.3 MB

The word of the day is stubborn, because right now Howie Roseman is being very stubborn with Haason Reddick. Will Reddick be here, or is he destined to be moved? The Best Show ever discussed today. At (1:21:15) they do Angry Ricky. At (1:26:32) Scot Lauber joins the show to discuss the latest with the Phillies. Including if Johan Rojas’s job is safe, and if he should be concerned about Bryce Harper’s back. At (1:43:06) Bob Brookover from NJ.com joins the show to talk Eagles, Haason Reddic...

Bob Brookover Think The Eagles Defense Still Needs Work

March 19, 2024 21:10 - 12 minutes - 5.64 MB

Bob Brookover, Eagles Beat Writer for NJ.com, joins the show to give his thoughts on the Eagles off-season, including why he thinks the defense still needs work. 

Scott Lauber Gives A Update On Bryce Harper's Back

March 19, 2024 20:54 - 11 minutes - 5.12 MB

Scott Lauber joined the show to talk the latest with the Phillies, including Johan Rojas, Bryce Harper's back, and more. 

Eagles Are Aiming For Super Bowl Or Bust

March 18, 2024 21:48 - 2 hours - 78.7 MB

Have the Eagles pushed all of their chips in? The BSE discusses the Eagles off-season, and how it feels like they are going for bust.  Tim McManus joins the show from (43:30) to (1:27:15). 

Tim McManus Gives His Thoughts On The eagles Free Agency Moves

March 18, 2024 20:52 - 44 minutes - 20.3 MB

Tim McManus from ESPN joined us for a full hour to talk Eagles free agency. 

Howie Keeps Making Moves

March 15, 2024 22:05 - 2 hours - 79.3 MB

Howie keeps making moves, and The Best Show Ever reacts. They replay the CJ Gardner Johnson press conference, talk to Kate Scott, and more. 

James Franklin Snitched On The Eagles

March 14, 2024 22:07 - 2 hours - 82 MB

The word of the day is snitch, because James Franklin went and snitched on the Eagles by suggesting Howie talked to Saquon when he wasn’t allowed too. They discuss the Saquon move in general, what the Eagles need to do next, and James Franklin opening his big mouth. At (1:02:30) they throw it to the Saquon Barkley press conference. At (1:28:40) they air the Bryce Huff press conference.  At (2:11:37) they see What’s Brewing With Jen today. At () Andrew Brandt joins the show to give some i...

Andrew Brandt Talks About The Eagles Tampering Investigation

March 14, 2024 22:07 - 12 minutes - 5.85 MB

Andrew Brandt, Former NFL Exec. and Exec Director of the Moorad Center at Villanova, joined the show to give his thoughts on the Eagles Tampering investigation, and to explain how most teams do what the Eagles did, and the story isnt a real thing. 

The Defense Still Needs Help

March 13, 2024 22:13 - 2 hours - 80.1 MB

The Eagles have made a lot of moves this off-season, but do they need to do more on offense? The Best Show Ever asks if signing Patrick Queen would have been more impactful than Saquon Barkley, or if making your offense this good is worth sacrificing on defense  a bit. At (45:30) James Palmer from the NFL Network joins to discuss the Eagles moves in free agency, discuss the details of the Saquon Barkley deal, and more. At (1:19:05), they see what Ricky is angry about today in Angry Ricky. ...

Dave Zangaro Reacts To What The Eagles Have Done In Free Agency

March 13, 2024 21:15 - 12 minutes - 5.98 MB

Dave Zangaro from NBC Sports Philly joins the show to give his thoughts on the eagles moves, and what he thinks they might do next. 

James Palmer Discusses What The Eagles Have Done In Free Agency

March 13, 2024 19:22 - 9 minutes - 4.41 MB

James Palmer from the NFL Network joins the show to go over what the eagles have done in free agency, and why they might not be committed to Josh Sweat and Haason Reddick. 

James Palmers Discusses What The Eagles Have Done In Free Agency

March 13, 2024 19:22 - 9 minutes - 4.41 MB

James Palmer from the NFL Network joins the show to go over what the eagles have done in free agency, and why they might not be committed to Josh Sweat and Haason Reddick. 

Eagles Free Agency Continues

March 12, 2024 22:08 - 2 hours - 79.5 MB

We are in day 2 of Free Agency. The Best Show Ever continues to break down the Eagles moves, while reacting to what we saw them do on day 1. At (1:19:32) they get to Angry Ricky. At (1:49:06) John Clark joins the show. At (2:05:10) they see What's Brewing With Jen. 

John Clark Reacts To The Start Of Eagles Free Agency

March 12, 2024 21:23 - 12 minutes - 5.93 MB

John Clark from NBC Sports Philly joins the show to talk about the Saquon Barkley signing. 

The Eagles Sign Saquon Barkley

March 11, 2024 22:11 - 2 hours - 79.9 MB

It is Legal Tampering Day in The NFL. So The Best Show Ever spent all day reacting to the moves the Eagles made. At (6:18) they react to the Eagles signing Bryce Huff. At (32:45)  they react to the Saquon Barkley news. At (1:21:00) they do Angry Ricky. At (1:49:44) Barrett Brooks joins the show to give his thoughts on the Eagles moves. At (2:05:37) they see What’s Brewing With Jen.

Barrett Brooks Reacts To The Eagles Signing Saquon Barkley

March 11, 2024 21:11 - 10 minutes - 4.69 MB

Barrett Brooks joins the show to react to the Eagles moves in free agency!

Flyers Trade Deadline, And Lack Of Faith In The Eagles

March 08, 2024 23:04 - 2 hours - 79.9 MB

It was NHL Trade Deadline day. The BSE reacts to the moves the Flyers made, and didn't make, and ask which team people have the most faith in for Philly Sports. At (1:17:00) they do Ticked Off Tom with Tm Alvord filling in for Ricky. At (1:35:36) Danny Briere joins the show.   

Danny Briere Discusses What The Flyers Did At The Deadline

March 08, 2024 21:47 - 12 minutes - 5.72 MB

Flyers GM Danny Briere joins the show to discuss what his team did at the deadline. 

Can Howie Roseman Fix The Eagles?

March 07, 2024 23:12 - 2 hours - 78.6 MB

Can Howie Roseman fix the Eagles? The BSE gets into their faith that the Eagles can turn it around with a good offseason.  At (1:16:25) they do Angry Ricky. At (1:38:15) they introduce the question of the day which is who is the toughest fictional character ever. At (1:48:00) Geoff Mosher joins the show.  At (2:04:05) they see What's Brewing With Jen today. 

Geoff Mosher Previews The Eagles Off-Season

March 07, 2024 22:19 - 14 minutes - 6.56 MB

Geoff Mosher from Inside The Birds to talk what the Eagles will do this offseason. 

Should Kelce Replace The Rocky Statue?

March 06, 2024 23:04 - 2 hours - 80.3 MB

Should we replace the Rocky statue with one of Jason Kelce? the best Show ever debates with callers.  At (1:20:45) they see what Ricky is Angry about today.  At (1:28:55) they talk to Tim McManus.  At (2:08:22) they see what's brewing With Jen today. 

Best Of The Best Show Ever- Should Kelce Replace Rocky

March 06, 2024 22:28 - 50 minutes - 23.2 MB

The Best of The Best Show Ever!

Tim McManus Previews Eagles Free Agency

March 06, 2024 21:49 - 13 minutes - 6.35 MB

Tim McManus joins the show to talk about Jason Kelce retiring, and Eagles Free Agency!

What Is It That Makes Kelce So Beloved

March 05, 2024 23:11 - 2 hours - 80.3 MB

What is it that separates Jason Kelce from other Eagles great? Why did he become more beloved, while playing at a less premium position? The Best Show Ever tries to get to the bottom of what made him so special to us. At (1:18:15) they get to Angry Ricky. At (2:02:20) Amy Fadool joins the show to talk Jason Kelce,, Sixers, Phillies, and more. At (2:28:15) they check in to see What’s Brewing With Jen.

Amy Fadool Talks Sixers, Jason Kelce, And More

March 05, 2024 22:10 - 11 minutes - 5.25 MB

Amy Fadool from NBC Sports Philly joins the show to talk about the Sixers, Jason Kelce's retirement, March madness, and more!

Jason Kelce Calls It A Career

March 04, 2024 23:13 - 2 hours - 80.3 MB

After 13 seasons, 6 All pros,  and a Super Bowl, Kelce is calling it a career. The Best Show Ever reacted to his retirement speech, and discusses where the Eagles may go from here replacing him not just on the field, but off of it. At (1:18:50) they get to Angry Ricky. At (1:28:55) they replay a portion of Kelce’s retirement speech. At (1:52:10) Keith Pompey joins the show. At (2:08:14) they check in to see What’s Brewing With Jen. At (2:36:00) they replay the Zack Wheeler Press Confere...

Keith Pompey Talks Sixers With The Best Show Ever

March 04, 2024 22:23 - 10 minutes - 5.02 MB

Keith Pompey from the Philly Inquirer joins the show to talk Sixers. 

Does Slay Have A Point About Philly Fans

March 01, 2024 22:58 - 2 hours - 58.1 MB

Recently current Eagle Darius Slay and former Eagle Steven Nelson talked about how tough they think playing in Philly is, and about how the fans interact with players. Do we as a fanbase boo too much? The Best Show Ever talked about that today, and talked to the callers too to see what they think. At (1:22:36) they get to Angry Ricky. At (1:30:36) Dave Zangaro joins the show to talk about the NFL Combine and what the Eagles might do in the draft. At (2:08:38) it is time for What’s Brewing...

Out Of Context- Wants To Be A Ball Handler

March 01, 2024 22:52 - 6 minutes - 3.03 MB

The Fanatic Staff Have Their Words Taken Out OF Context!

Scott Lauber Joins The Show From Spring Training

March 01, 2024 22:36 - 11 minutes - 5.28 MB

Scott Lauber joins the show from Spring Training!

Dave Zangaro Thinks The Eagles Might Take A Corner

March 01, 2024 21:57 - 12 minutes - 5.93 MB

Will  the Eagles finally draft a cornerback? Dave Zangaro thinks it could be the year. 

Dollar Dog Night Is Dead

February 29, 2024 23:03 - 2 hours - 80 MB

After multiple incidents where people threw hotdogs last year, Dollar Dog Night is dead. And The best Show ever talked about whose fault that was today. They also talk Eagles draft, and on leap Day, they ask for rare moments we don't get to see in sports that often.  At (1:18:25) it was time for Angry Rick. At (1:28:25) EJ Smith joined the show.  At (2:06:40) it was time for What's Brewing With Jen.   

EJ Smith Thinks This Could Be The Year They Draft A Corner

February 29, 2024 22:01 - 12 minutes - 5.62 MB

EJ Smith from the Philadelphia Inquirer joins the show to discuss what the Eagles might do in the draft, including if they will change their ways at corner and linebacker. 

Revisting The Harper Signing 5 Years Later

February 28, 2024 23:11 - 2 hours - 80.4 MB

5 years ago today, Bryce Harper signed with the Phillies. So The Best Show ever talked about the move, and looked back at what Phillies fans were thinking about it 5 years ago, while asking people if they wanted Machado instead back then. At (1:19:48) they do Angry Ricky where Ricky vents about a traffic encounter he had this week.  At (1:24:35) Tim McManus joins the show. At (1:51:15) Jordan hall joins the show.  And At (2:08:45) they see What's Brewing With Jen today.   

Jordan Hall Previews How The Flyers Will Approach The Deadline

February 28, 2024 22:12 - 10 minutes - 4.72 MB

Jordan Hall from NBC Sports Philly joins the show to give his thoughts on what the Flyers might do at the trade deadline. 

Tim McManus Makes Us Worried About The Eagles Future

February 28, 2024 21:50 - 14 minutes - 6.65 MB

Tim McManus from ESPN joins us from the NFL Combine to react to what Howie Roseman and Nick Sirianni said yesterday. And he does not exactly make us feel better about the future of the Eagles. 

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