Mike Missanelli - 97.5 The Fanatic
4,149 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★ - 234 ratingsMike Missanelli host afternoons, 2pm-6pm, on Philly's First FM Sports Station, 97.5 the Fanatic.
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Episodes
Jordan Hall Gives His Thoughts On Coots Being Benched
March 22, 2024 21:35 - 7 minutes - 3.63 MBJordan 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 MBCorey Seidman from NBC Sports Philly joins the show to preview the Phillies season.
Gambling In Sports
March 21, 2024 22:13 - 2 hours - 77 MBThe 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 MBEJ 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 MBAfter 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 MBMatt 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 MBThe 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 MBBob 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 MBScott 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 MBHave 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 MBTim 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 MBHowie 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 MBThe 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 MBAndrew 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 MBThe 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 MBDave 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 Palmers Discusses What The Eagles Have Done In Free Agency
March 13, 2024 19:22 - 9 minutes - 4.41 MBJames 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 Palmer Discusses What The Eagles Have Done In Free Agency
March 13, 2024 19:22 - 9 minutes - 4.41 MBJames 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 MBWe 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 MBJohn 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 MBIt 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 MBBarrett 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 MBIt 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 MBFlyers 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 MBCan 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 MBGeoff 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 MBShould 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 MBThe Best of The Best Show Ever!
Tim McManus Previews Eagles Free Agency
March 06, 2024 21:49 - 13 minutes - 6.35 MBTim 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 MBWhat 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 MBAmy 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 MBAfter 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 MBKeith 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 MBRecently 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 MBThe 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 MBScott 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 MBWill 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 MBAfter 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 MBEJ 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 MB5 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 MBJordan 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 MBTim 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.
Howie and Nick Speak To The Media
February 27, 2024 23:05 - 2 hours - 75.7 MBNick Sirianni and Howie Roseman spoke to the media today. So The Best Show Ever reacted to what they had to say, and how it doesn’t really make us feel any better about the direction of the Eagles. At (1:07:56)it is time for Angry Ricky where Ricky Bo complains about he cost of a carry on on an airplane. At (1:17:56) Barrett Brooks joins the show to give his thoughts on what Howie Roseman and Nick Sirianni had to say. At (1:57:14) they check n to see What’s brewing With Jen today. At (2:...
Barrett Brooks Reacts To The Eagles Press Conferences
February 27, 2024 21:23 - 10 minutes - 4.65 MBFormer Eagle and Current Analyst Barrett Brooks joins the show to give his thoughts on what we heard from Nick Sirianni and Howie Roseman.
The Eagles Biggest Needs This Offseason
February 26, 2024 22:51 - 2 hours - 80.3 MBWhat are the Eagles biggest needs this offseason? Where should they focus their efforts in the draft? Will Howie change his ways and draft a corner? With the NFL Combine taking place this week, the Best Show Ever opened the show discussing what they want the Eagles to do. At (1:17:48) they get to Angry Ricky where Ricky Bo complains about a unruly passenger he had to deal with on a train ride over the weekend. At (1:21:10) they get to the flyers, the big fight over the weekend that had the...
Out of Context- Length Is Perfect
February 23, 2024 22:54 - 5 minutes - 2.73 MBThe Fanatic Staff have their words taken out of context!
The Biggest Underachievers In Philly Sports History
February 23, 2024 22:43 - 2 hours - 81 MBAfter Tobias Harris’s underwhelming performance last night, The Best Show Ever talked about some of the biggest underachievers in Philly sports history. At (45:47) they get to the Kyle Schwarber debate that always seems to come up, and defend him being the leadoff hitter. At (1:18:52) they do Angry Ricky where Ricky complains about something that happened with the garbage cans around his area. At (1:53:58) Scott Lauber joins the show. At (2:10:28) they check in to see “What Brewing Wit...
Spencer McKercher Talks Phillies From Spring Training
February 22, 2024 21:26 - 10 minutes - 5.03 MBSpencer McKercher (Co Host of The Phillies Talk Podcast) From NBC Sports Philly joins the show to talk Phillies from Spring Training. How will the lineup look? Will Johan Rojas be in CF? They discuss that and more.
The Best And Worst Coaches In Philly History
February 21, 2024 23:11 - 2 hours - 81.2 MBWho are your favorite Philly coaches of all time? Who are your last favorite? With Doc Rivers being in the news of late, The Best Show Ever discusses their favorite and coaches, and talks to the listeners to see who they love and hate. It is also 10 Second Song Day. At (1:19:34) it is time for Angry Ricky, where he vents about a terrible morning he had where he got the wrong order at his coffee place, an argument he witnessed on his ride in, and someone in the office who doesn’t have bathr...
Keith Pompey Talks Sixers Coming Out of The All-Star Break
February 21, 2024 21:26 - 9 minutes - 4.54 MBKeith Pompey from The Philly Inquirer joins the show to discuss the addition of Kyle Lowry, a tough set of games coming up for the Sixers, and more.