Mike Missanelli - 97.5 The Fanatic
4,149 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★ - 234 ratingsMike Missanelli host afternoons, 2pm-6pm, on Philly's First FM Sports Station, 97.5 the Fanatic.
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Scott Lauber Is Not Worried About The Phillies Bats Yet
April 11, 2024 22:08 - 42 minutes - 19.3 MB(0:00-17:30)- They get into the Sixes playoff seeding, as well as the Flyers playoff chances, and take more calls. (17:40-32:52) Scott Lauber joins the show to discuss the latest news with the Phillies (33:02-END) They take more calls, read more texts, and get to the Question of The Day.
Sixers and Flyers Playoff Push, And OJ Passes Away
April 11, 2024 22:07 - 2 hours - 76.2 MB(0:00-18:19) They talk about the Eagles trip to Brazil, and why it is disappointing that they will be playing in Sao Paulo, and not a more notable part of Brazil, and breakdown the Flyers collapse and who should be responsible. (18:28-31:58) They talk about the Eagles draft, take some calls, play 10 second songs, and react to the OJ news. (32:06-43:34)- They take more calls, and talk about how complicated the OJ situation is and why it still gets people contentious to this day. (43:39-58:...
Alex Coffey Discusses The Rise of Dawn Staley
April 11, 2024 21:07 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MB(0:00-17:58) They talk about the importance of JT Realmuto, why he might be their most indispensable player, and take more calls. (18:08-31:11) Alex Coffey from the Philly Inquirer joins the show to talk about Dawn Staley’s rise to being one of the greatest coaches in basketball, and to talk about the Phillies. (31:21-END They take more of your calls, and they see What’s Brewing With Jen today.
No Faith In The Flyers
April 11, 2024 20:24 - 39 minutes - 18.1 MB(0:00-14:40) They talk about the Flyers slim path to the playoffs, why they likely wont make it, and then they take more calls and play 10 second songs. (14:50-27:27) They talk more about OJ, why his story is complicated, and they explain why they have so little faith in the Flyers. (27:37-END)They talk about the NFL Draft, what the Eagles should do, and why Howie might need to trade up.
Eagles Going to Brazil, And Flyers Collapse
April 11, 2024 20:23 - 43 minutes - 20.2 MB(0:00-18:19) They talk about the Eagles trip to Brazil, and why it is disappointing that they will be playing in Sao Paulo, and not a more notable part of Brazil, and breakdown the Flyers collapse and who should be responsible. (18:28-31:58) They talk about the Eagles draft, take some calls, and react to the OJ news. (32:06-43:42)- They take more calls, and talk about how complicated the OJ situation is and why it still gets people contentious to this day.
Flyers Collapse, Eagles Draft, And Jayson Stark
April 10, 2024 22:08 - 2 hours - 75.7 MB(0:00- 18:30) They open the show reacting to the Flyers collapse, and discuss how much blame John Tortorella deserves for it. Bill Colarulo fills in for Ricky Bo (18:40-32:15) They talk about John Tortorella’s coaching style, why they don’t think it is effective, and get into why people shouldn’t call hockey players soft. (32:21-43:51) They ask that if this team really just lacks talent, why it is then okay for Tortorella to call them out like he did. (43:55-59:58) They talk about the u...
Jayson Stark Discuesses The Weird Phillies Offensive Numbers
April 10, 2024 22:05 - 39 minutes - 18.3 MB(0:00-18:30) Jayson Stark joins the show to talk about the 1st couple of weeks for the Phillies, a scary moment for the Phillies, and more., (18:40-29:12)They take more calls talk about the Phillies offensive struggles, and talk about how good the Sixers look right now. (29:22-END) They take more calls, talk about John Tortorella, and get your answers to the question of the day.
Jordan Hall Is Questioning John Tortorella's Job Security
April 10, 2024 21:14 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MB(0:00-17:30) Jordan Hall from NBC Sports Philly joins the show to talk about the Flyers collapse, and where the franchise goes from here. (17:40-30:28) They react to what Jordan hall said, play some audio from John Tortorella himself, and question if he is the right man for the job, and if he lost this team. (30:38-END) They talk more Flyers, and see What’s Brewing With Jen today.
What Is The Eagles Biggest Need In The Draft
April 10, 2024 20:55 - 39 minutes - 18.3 MB(0:00-16:02) They talk about the upcoming draft, and what they want the eagles to do with their 1st round pick. (16:12-29:00) They debate if cornerback is a need for the Eagles, with Bill making the case that some of the young corners on the team are better than people think. (29:10-END) They respond to text messages, and do ballistic Bill in place of Angry Ricky.
How Much Blame Does John Tortorella Deserve
April 10, 2024 20:11 - 44 minutes - 20.3 MB(0:00- 18:30) They open the show reacting to the Flyers collapse, and discuss how much blame John Tortorella deserves for it. (18:40-32:15) They talk about John Tortorella’s coaching style, why they don’t think it is effective, and get into why people shouldn’t call hockey players soft. (32:25-43:54) They ask that if this team really just lacks talent, why it is then okay for Tortorella to call them out like he did.
Replacing Fletcher Cox,and Not Overreacting to The Phillies
April 09, 2024 22:07 - 2 hours - 76.3 MB(0:00-18:23) The word of the day is appreciation. Fletcher Cox officially retired today. Was he under appreciated. The best Show Ever talks about how his retirement has been overshadowed by Jason Kelce, and Tyrone argue replacing Cox might be harder than replacing Kelce will be. (18:33-31:15) They talk about how the Eagles track shows they will have an easier time replacing Kelce than they will Cox, talk about the Sixers chances in the playoffs, and talk about the Flyers collapse. (31:21-...
Fletcher Cox Retires, Is He Underappreciated?
April 09, 2024 22:03 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MB(0:00-17:05) They replay the Fletcher Cox Retirement Press Conference. (17:15-30:50) They take more of your phones calls, and talk about Fletcher Cox’s Hall of Fame chances. (31:00-END )They close out the show taking more of your calls, and checking the answers to the Question of the Day.
Tim McManus Talks About How The Eagles Will Replace Fletcher Cox
April 09, 2024 21:10 - 41 minutes - 19 MB(0:00-17:38) Tim McManus joins the show and talks about the retirement of Fletcher Cox, what the eagles will do in the draft, and more. (17:48-30:06) They take more calls, and talk more about the Phillis and people overreacting to single games in baseball. (30:16-END) They talk about UConn winning it all, Ricky gets to brag (and complain) a little bit, and they see What’s Brewing With Jen today.
People Need To Remember That Baseball Is A Marathon
April 09, 2024 20:08 - 40 minutes - 18.4 MB(0:00-16:24) They talk about how the baseball season is a marathon, and why we should overreact to anything we’ve seen in the first 10 games. (16:34-28:22) They get back to the Fletcher Cox conversation, and why replacing him will be harder than it seems. (28:32-END)-They talk about the long baseball season, and Ricky Bo complains about close talkers in Angry Ricky.
It Will be Harder To Replace Fletcher Cox Than Jason Kelce
April 09, 2024 20:07 - 43 minutes - 20.2 MB(0:00-18:23) The word of the day is appreciation. Fletcher Cox officially retired today. Was he under appreciated. The best Show Ever talks about how his retirement has been overshadowed by Jason Kelce, and Tyrone argue replacing Cox might be harder than replacing Kelce will be. (18:33-31:15) They talk about how the Eagles track shows they will have an easier time replacing Kelce than they will Cox, talk about the Sixers chances in the playoffs, and talk about the Flyers collapse. (31:25-...
Tyrese Maxey Has His Signature Game, and Too Soon To Judge The Phillies
April 08, 2024 22:09 - 2 hours - 75.9 MB(0:00- 18:25) The word of the day is eclipse. Not just because there is a Solar eclipse, but because they opened up today’s show talking about Tyrese Maxey, and how what he has done this season should not be eclipsed. (18:35-33:15) They also get into the Flyers collapse, and how John Tortorella should not be let off the hook. Plus they react to what happened at WrestleMania last night. (33:20-43:48) They talk more about the Sixers win over the Spurs, if Dawn Staley should make a jump t...
A Problem With Trea Turner's Glove?
April 08, 2024 22:06 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MB(0:00-18:360 They talk about Dawn Staley and if she will be the one to break the gender barrier in men’s Basketball, and get into the Flyers collapse. (18:46-31:53) They talk about the Phillies, Trea Turners struggle in the field, they take more calls, and talk about the success of the Women’s tournament. (32:03-END) They close out the show with more of your phone calls, by checking the text boards, and getting your answers to the question of the day.
Keith Pompey Talks About Tyrese Maxey's Signature Game
April 08, 2024 21:17 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MB(0:00-17:14) They discuss more about the Phillies, and if Johan Rojas is worthy of criticism, and continue to discuss if Dawn could be the first Women to coach Men’s College basketball. (17:24-30:31) Keith Pompey from the Philly Inquirer joins the show to discuss Maxey’s big night, and if this Sixers team can be competitive in the playoffs. (30:41-40:31) They talk about Tonight’s National Championship game, and see What’s Brewing With Jen today. Including a WWE Diva getting kicked out of a...
Don't Let What Maxey Did Get Eclipsed
April 08, 2024 19:57 - 44 minutes - 20.2 MB(0:00- 18:25) The word of the day is eclipse. Not just because there is a Solar eclipse, but because they opened up today’s show talking about Tyrese Maxey, and how what he has done this season should not be eclipsed. (18:35-33:15) They also get into the Flyers collapse, and how John Tortorella should not be let off the hook. And get into tonight’s National Championship game (33:24-43:24) They talk more about the Sixers win over the Spurs, if Dawn Staley should make a jump to coaching ...
Embiid is Back, WrestleMania, And New Phillies Jersey
April 05, 2024 22:10 - 2 hours - 77.8 MB(0:00-18:40) The day after the Sixers 2nd straight win with Joel Embiid back, they talk about the renewed excitement around the Sixers, and get into if the Flyers can break out of their slump this weekend to protect their playoff spot. (18:50-31:25) With WrestleMania in town, they ask callers for their favorite wrestlers of all time, talk about the Phillies City Connect Jerseys, and continue the Sixers conversation. (31:30-43:09) They talk more WrestleMania, more City Connect Jerseys, and...
Marc Jackson Likes The Sixers Chances With Embiid Back
April 05, 2024 22:04 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MB(0:00-17:33) Marc Jackson joins the show to give his thoughts on the return of Joel embiid, and if they can contend in the east now. (17:43-30:48) They take more calls, and read more texts (30:58-END) In the final segment they get up to their Friday Hijinks, including Out of Context, and Tasting table.
More About WrestleMania
April 05, 2024 21:12 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MB(0:00-17:08) They talk about the Phillies slow start, neutral sites for the World Series, the new Jerseys, and take more calls from people talking about their favorite Wrestlers. (17:18-30:20) They look at more texts about peoples favorite wrestlers, and Tyrone talks about some of his faves. (30:30-40:54) They talk about the Sixers looking good with Embiid back, how they might manage him, and the need for a good Tobias Harris.
The Sixers Are Back, And WrestleMania Is In Town
April 05, 2024 19:16 - 43 minutes - 19.9 MB(0:00-18:40) The day after the Sixers 2nd straight win with Joel Embiid back, they talk about the renewed excitement around the Sixers, and get into if the Flyers can break out of their slump this weekend to protect their playoff spot. (18:50-31:25) With WrestleMania in town, they ask callers for their favorite wrestlers of all time, talk about the Phillies City Connect Jerseys, and continue the Sixers conversation. (31:30-43:09) They talk more WrestleMania, more City Connect Jerseys, and...
Should Ballparks have Retractable Roofs
April 04, 2024 22:18 - 39 minutes - 18 MB(0:00-15:35) More talk about the Rain Delay, so and more of your phone calls. (15:45-27:50) They make the case for more ball parks to have retractable roofs, and take more calls. (28:00-END) They close out the show with more of your calls, and more 10 second songs.
Rain Delays, Phillies Mistakes, And Fans Get The Short End
April 04, 2024 22:18 - 2 hours - 76.2 MB(0:00-18:11) They open up the show talking about the debacle that was the rain delay last night, and how poorly the Phillies and the MLB handled it. (18:21-31:32) They continue to talk about the rain delay, and get into how the Phillies should handle it to make it up to people who had tickets, before opening it up to the phones and playing 10 second songs. (31:40-43:08) They continue to talk about the rain delay, and take more calls. (43:10-59:45) To open up the 3pm hour, they discuss t...
Scott Lauber Reacts To The Phillies Slow Start
April 04, 2024 21:13 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MB(0:00-16:34) They continue to talk about how poorly the Phillies handled it, and how they should make it up to the fans. (16:44-30:47) Scott Lauber joins the show to talk about the rain delay, the slow start by the bats, and Nick Castellanos’s struggles in right field. (31:06-42:30) They react to what Lauber said, talk more about the delay, and see What’s Brewing With Jen.
Jordan Mailata Signs An Extension
April 04, 2024 20:12 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MB(0:00-16:34) To open up the 3pm hour, they discuss the breaking news that Jordan Mailata signed an extension with the Eagles, and why they like the deal. (16:44-31:19) They respond to some text messages about the rain delay, Ricky shares a story about winning money from his teammates during one extended delay, and they take more calls. (31:19-END) They talk about if the next Phillies ballpark needs a retractable roof, and they get to Angry Ricky.
Bryce Harper Wakes Up, And Joel Embiid Returns
April 04, 2024 20:02 - 2 hours - 77.9 MB(0:00-18:40) What a night for Philly Sports. The Best Show Ever opens their showing talking about the return of Joel embiid, and Bryce Harper’s 3 HR night. Bill Colarulo joins the cast today. (18:49-31:08) Next they get into how Embiids return could change things for the Sixers, and get them back not championship contention. (31:18-43:00) They get to the phones, and get more into Bryce Harpers big night. (43:06-1:01:34) They talk about Bryce Harper’s Special Day, Joel embiids return, and...
Phillies Botched The Rain Delay
April 04, 2024 20:00 - 43 minutes - 19.9 MB(0:00-18:11) They open up the show talking about the debacle that was the rain delay last night, and how poorly the Phillies and the MLB handled it. (18:21-31:32) They continue to talk about the rain delay, and get into how the Phillies should handle it to make it up to people who had tickets, before opening it up to the phones and playing 10 second songs. (31:40-43:08) They continue to talk about the rain delay, and take more calls.
How Optimisitc Are You About Philly Sports?
April 03, 2024 22:07 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MB(0:00-16:16) They get back to the Phillies, talk about the rotation, Bryce Harper’s big night, if Spencer Turnbull can be a real part of their team, and more. (16:26-30:46) They introduce the Question of The Day which asks who optimistic people are about Philly sports after last nights events. (30:56-END) In the final segment of the show they talk about if the Phillies game will happen, read some texts, and get your answers to the Question of the day.
Dont Believe Everything Howie Roseman Says
April 03, 2024 21:12 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MB(0:00-15:04) They get into the John Tortorella conversation, and if his coaching style is conducive for winning. (15;14-29:14) They play some cuts from Jeff McLane and Adam Schefter from earlier in the day about Haason Reddick, and react to what those two reporters had to say. (29:24-41:03)- they take about how this might be the sixers best chance in a while, despite the record, because of Embiid being healthy, the roster around him, and Nick Nurse.
Jayson Stark Thinks Bryce Harper Is The Definition of a Super Star
April 03, 2024 20:41 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MB(0:00-16:18) They talk about Bryce Harpers Special Day, Joel embiids return, and how this could turn the Sixers season around. (16;28-31:06) Jayson Stark joins the show and talks about the greatness of Bryce Harper, even comparing him to Super Stars like Tiger Woods and Kobe Bryant. (31:16- 42:33) They react to what Jayson Stark had to say about Bryce Harper, and Harpers place among the all time greats.
Reacting To a Great Night For Philly Sports
April 03, 2024 20:01 - 43 minutes - 19.8 MB(0:00-18:40) What a night for Philly Sports. The Best Show Ever opens their showing talking about the return of Joel embiid, and Bryce Harper’s 3 HR night. Bill Colarulo joins the cast today. (18:49-31:08) Next they get into how Embiids return could change things for the Sixers, and get them back not championship contention. (31:18-43:00) They get to the phones, and get more into Bryce Harpers big night.
Dont Panic About The Phillies
April 02, 2024 21:56 - 2 hours - 71.9 MBThe word of the day is acceptance. They talk about the Phillies slow start, and how we need to accept this team just might not have a fast start. They also get into the Haason Reddick trade, and Reddicks nice message to Philly. And they talk about John Tortorella calling out his players and if that is an effective way to coach. At (43:27) Amy Fadool joins the show for the full 3pm hour. She discusses Tortorella, the return of Joel Embiid, and more. At (1:43:21) they do Angry Ricky where Ri...
Amy Fadool Talks Torts, Embiid's Return, And More
April 02, 2024 20:27 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MBAmy Fadool joined the show for the full 3pm hour, and talked about the Flyers collapse, Embiid's return, and more!
Howie Roseman Made A Bad Trade
April 01, 2024 22:07 - 2 hours - 76.9 MBThe word of the day was eventful it was an eventful weekend for Philly sports. The Phillies dropped 2 of 3 to the Braves, Howie Roseman made a dumb trade, the Flyers dropped a game they needed to win, and we got news that Embiid is close to a return. They discuss why they don’t like the Haason Reddick trade, why they don’t like Bryce Harper diving into dugouts, and more. At (1:15:45) they do Angry Ricky where Ricky complains about getting ripped off at a clothes store. At (1:23:42) they a...
Dave Zangaro Breaks Down the Haason Reddick Trade
April 01, 2024 20:23 - 9 minutes - 4.51 MBDave Zangaro from NBC Sports Philly join the show to talk about the Haason Reddick trade, and why it is a risk.
Eagles Trade Haason Reddick
March 29, 2024 22:12 - 2 hours - 76.8 MBThe word of the day is realistic. They open the show talking about the Phillies ahead of Opening Day, and what realistic expectations might be for the team. Bill Colarulo joins the show today, with Ricky Bo only on for the first hour. At (43:23) they talk about how it looks Like embiid could return soon, and if he could realistically turn their season around. At (1:26:35) Paul Hudrick from Liberty Ballers joins the show to talk about Embiids impending return. During the Hudrick interview,...
Paul Hudrick Talks About The Impending Return of Joel Embiid
March 29, 2024 21:09 - 10 minutes - 4.66 MBPaul Hudrick joins the show to talk about Embiid being close to a return.
Bold Predictions For The Phillies
March 28, 2024 22:05 - 2 hours - 77.2 MBThe word of the day is bold. The Phillies season begins tomorrow, and The Best Show Ever are asking for Bold Predictions about the Phillies. At (1:25:05) Matt Gelb from The Athletic joins the show to make a bold prediction of his own, saying he thinks Trea Turner will win MVP. At (1:43:50) they do Angry Ricky where he vents about a bad haircut, and a Fanatic employee who trash talked him at our Knockout event. At (2:03:10) they see What’s Brewing with Jen today, including a story about a...
Kate Scott Thinks Sixers Can Be Dangerous Once They Get Embiid Back
March 28, 2024 21:53 - 13 minutes - 6.01 MBSixers Play by Play voice Kate Scott joins the show to talk about how the Sixers can be dangerous once Embiid is back.
Matt Gelb Thinks Trea Turner Can Win MVP
March 28, 2024 20:28 - 11 minutes - 5.23 MBMatt Gelb from The Athletic joins the show to talk about why he likes Trea Turner to win MVP this season.
Phillies Opening Day Postponed
March 27, 2024 22:02 - 2 hours - 71.9 MBThe 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 MBJayson 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 MBThe 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 MBScott 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 MBAmy 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 MBThe 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 MBKeith 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 MBThe 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...