Mike Missanelli host afternoons, 2pm-6pm, on Philly's First FM Sports Station, 97.5 the Fanatic.
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Sports talk for Philadelphia & beyond. Iconic sports personality Mike Missanelli is now on-demand with The Mike Missanelli Podcast. Join Mike for a new adventure in podcasting each week.
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Word of the Day: Star (0:00-10:12) Knockout Tournament is almost here! Use code word: “REBOUND” to sign up for March 26th. (10:30-17:20) Question of the Day: Who is the greatest athlete to ever live? (17:30-29:01) Movie talk. What is your favorite 90s movie? Back to the text messages. Andrew Bynum. (29:07-42:50) Twitter Poll: Who is the biggest sta…
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Word of the Day is: Star (0:00-11:30) Phillies are under a lot of pressure this season, especially being 1 of 2 only active Philly sports teams until August. (11:40-19:25) Fans are turning on Bryce Harper(?) Tyrone, Andrew and Sylvana are upset by this. Bryce Harper is undeniable. Trea Turner MUST be great. (19:30-29:01) Martians have the beam poin…
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Word of the Day: Star (0:00-13:35 Tyrone thinks the definition of stardom in sports is universal; it applies to Philly athletes and athletes worldwide at every level. Stardom can be subjective. The pressure is on for Trea Turner. (13:50-21:20) Turner needs to prove himself to this city and to the fans of this city; he needs to get on base more. (21…
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Word of the Day: Star (0:00-9:40) Tyrone and Andrew ask what it takes to be a star? What makes a player a STAR? Is Trea Turner a star? Is Cooper DeJean a star? (9:45-18:40) The Flyers NEED stars on their roster. If they don’t acquire stars, this rebuild will be for nothing. Sylvana says being a star requires having that talent and making your team …
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Word of the Day is Merit (0:00-11:00) We are furthering our discussion on which team one would choose to purchase if financial resources were available. Some individuals expressed a preference for the Padres, citing the favorable climate, while another mentioned the Carolina Panthers. (11:00-20:11) We give our Winners of the Mens and Womens NCAA To…
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Word of the Day is Merit (0:00-11:08) Kevin Todd appears on the show to share his selections for the NCAA Tournament. (11:08-19:49) We examine Eagles Safety Sydney Brown, who is seeking to enhance his playing time. While Brown's aggressive style can be an asset, he must learn to temper it to ensure effectiveness in his career. (19:49-32:15) Tim McM…
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Word of the Day is Merit (0:00-11:08) Andrew DiCecco is substituting for Ricky today and asserts that the players acquired by the Eagles are primarily intended to provide depth. Their skill levels may not be impressive enough to guarantee a spot on the team. In response to the Boston Celtics being sold for $6.1 billion today, Tyrone expressed curio…
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Word of the Day is Merit (0:00-9:27) The optioning of Garrett Stubbs to the minor leagues indicates that the Phillies have selected Rafael Marchan as their backup catcher for the season. This decision leads Tyrone to believe that the Phillies are prioritizing winning and are less concerned about the locker room culture. (9:27-17:56) Tyrone apprecia…
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Word of the Day: Status (0:00-12:44) The fans and listeners have solidified the Philadelphia Icons as the current second seed in the city. Jalen Carter, AJ Brown, Lane Johnson, and Quinyon Mitchell are recognized as the key players contributing to this achievement. (12:44-19:56) The crew has shared their responses for the Question of the Day. Tyron…
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Word of the Day: Status (0:00-12:43) Tyrone provides guidance on the complexities of removing a motor from one vehicle and installing it in another, emphasizing that such tasks can be challenging. He suggests that certain aspects of car maintenance are best left to professionals. The discussion then shifts to Sylvana and her car maintenance. (12:43…
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Word of the Day: Status (0:00-12:37) The moment has arrived for the Phillies to capture the fans' attention. We can no longer persuade others of the team's quality; it is now the responsibility of the Phillies to demonstrate their worth. (12:37-21:26) Tyrone viewed an interview featuring John Tortorella, during which the coach discussed the team's …
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Word of the Day: Status (0:00-8:00) The Eagles hold the top position in Philadelphia, leading fans to believe that some of the lesser-known players they have signed may surpass Bryce Harper in talent. This notion is perplexing, as it undermines the significant achievements and respect that Bryce Harper has earned. (8:00-16:28) The team provides the…
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Word of the Day is: Gasping (0:00-13:20) EJ Smith joins Tyrone, Ricky and Sylvana to discuss BG retirement and Eagles future for the 2025-2026 season. (13:30-21:40) Tyrone is upset at the use of profanity towards him by fans and viewers on social media in regards to the Eagles most recent free agent acquisition. (21:50 -32:10) Tyrone says feeling t…
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Word of the Day is: Gasping (0:00-12:40) Ricky, Tyrone and Sylvana replay Brandon Graham’s retirement speech from earlier today. (12:50-21:30) Are you upset Jason Kelce did not attend the retirement presser for Brandon Graham? Should Brandon Graham have mentioned Nick Foles? Ricky gives his take. Tyrone thinks Jason could have made it there. (21:40…
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Word of the Day is: Gasping (0:00-12:20) This Phillies group will break up after this season if they can’t win it all. Tyrone and Ricky discussed whether this Phillies group can keep their continuity. What is your belief level in the Phillies? (12:30 -20:10) Tyrone and Ricky discuss Phillies pessimism. Where is it coming from? They just won 95 game…
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Word of the Day is: Gasping (0:00-8:06) 2X Super Bowl Champ Brandon Graham officially retires. Tyrone and Ricky give a tribute to BG; a Philly sports legend. Ricky applauds BG for his consistent willingness to help his team win no matter what. Tyrone praises BG for his always wholesome interactions with fans. (8:10-16:30) What would it take for the…
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The Word Of The Day is lucky. The Eagles have been very quiet so far. With so many key players on defense leaving, will they need some luck to repeat as champions? The Best Show Ever discusses what has so far been a disappointing offseason, and why the Eagles will need to make things work with less talent on defense.…
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The Phillies Will Win The World Series If...
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37:37The Word Of The Day is lucky. People seem down on the Phillies/ But can we agree that the Phillies are good enough to win if they get a little luck. The Best Show Ever dives into the impact of luck, and asks people to finish the following statement, The Phillies will win the World Series if ___.Por 97.5 The Fanatic - Beasley Media Group
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Scott Lauber Offers Some Optimism From Phillies Spring Training
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45:28Has Howie earned our ultimate trust despite a so far slow off-season? Also, why is there so little hype for the Phillies season starting in 2 weeks. The best Show Ever discussed this and more today, with Andrew DiCecco filling in for Tyrone Johnson. Also, the return of Out Of Context, and at (0:00) Scott Lauber from the Philly Inquirer joins the sh…
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Has Howie earned our ultimate trust despite a so far slow off-season? Also, why is there so little hype for the Phillies season starting in 2 weeks. The best Show Ever discussed this and more today, with Andrew DiCecco filling in for Tyrone Johnson.Por 97.5 The Fanatic - Beasley Media Group
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Dave Zangaro On A Quiet Eagles Off-Season
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41:58Has Howie earned our ultimate trust despite a so far slow off-season? Also, why is there so little hype for the Phillies season starting in 2 weeks. The best Show Ever discussed this and more today, with Andrew DiCecco filling in for Tyrone Johnson. Also, Ricky gets pranked, and at (21:10) Dave Zangaro from NBC Sports Philly joins the show to talk …
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(0:00-11:25) Eagles Optimism from Ricky, Sylvana and Austin. (11:30-20:55) Former #Giants CB Adoree' Jackson is signing with the #Eagles (21:05 -32:05) Jimmy Rollins Wall of Fame. Ricky gives Nola his flowers. (32:10-43:20) Back to the Twitter poll: “Now that Jimmy Rollins is going up on the Phillies Wall of Fame who will be next?” QUESTION OF THE …
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(0:00-11:30) Ricky talks Eagles “building blocks”; Howie building through the trenches. Do or die year for the Phillies. (11:40-20:45) Fanatic Knockout challenge! Head to 97.5 The Fanatic Website to enter, use keyword “CAR.” Phillies Painter and Crawford on the come up. Excitement for the Eagles at a stalemate until the roster is set. (20:50-31:10)…
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(0:00-7:35) Ricky and Sylvana discuss the holes the Eagles must fill with their departures in free agency; Joshua Uche signing. (7:45-16:58) Ricky and Sylvana discussed Phillies and their pitching rotation, especially the Phillies starting pitchers. How good can the Phillies offense be this year? Can they be the ones to de-throne the Dodgers? (17:0…
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Howie Roseman in the Trenches (0:00-11:17) Phillies Hall of Fame and Kevin Todd joins to talk March Madness. (11:30-19:50) Larry Bowa takeaways. Can Trea Turner bounce back this season? (20:05-31:20) Barrett Brooks joins the Best Show Ever! (31:30-39:40) Ricky is upset about the lack of Jimmy Rollins and Ryan Howard love. Follow The Station x.com/9…
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John Tortorella Benches Another Player
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43:52The Word of the Day is Conviction (0:00-10:45) The Eagles and Phillies have both been in a strong position to secure championships in their respective sports. The Eagles have achieved victory, while the Phillies are on the verge of success. Consequently, the question arises as to which team the fans have greater confidence in to continue winning. (…
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The Word of the Day is Conviction (0:00-11:35) The Phillies made additions to their pitching staff, which initially dissatisfied many fans. The consensus among supporters was a desire for improvements to the lineup; however, Dombrowski had a different perspective. As he opted not to alter the lineup, it remains uncertain whether fans will fully bac…
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The Phillies Can Handle More Failures Than The Eagles
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41:44The Word of the Day is Conviction (0:00-13:17) The Phillies are an impressive team capable of making a significant impact in this MLB postseason. This season, they are under considerable expectations from both fans and the media, who recognize their potential for victory. The question remains whether the core players can sustain the team's success.…
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The Word of The Day is Balance Some Eagles fans are panicked about the slow start for the Eagles in the offseason. Some are thinking the Eagles can do no wrong and everything will work out no matter what. The Best Show Ever tries to find some balance, while pointing out that we should not panic, but also point out that there are real concerns and r…
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Patience, Not Blind Faith, For The Eagles
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40:02The Word of The Day is Balance Some Eagles fans are panicked about the slow start for the Eagles in the offseason. Some are thinking the Eagles can do no wrong and everything will work out no matter what. The Best Show Ever tries to find some balance, while pointing out that we should not panic, but also point out that there are real concerns and r…
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The Word of the Day is Repeat (0:00-12:16) The cornerback position is currently lacking depth during this phase of the offseason. The team is evaluating Keele Ringo's prospects for the upcoming season; however, it is unlikely that the position will be handed to him without competition. It is anticipated that the Eagles will seek to bolster this are…
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The Word of the Day is Repeat (0:00-12:00) Andrew DiCecco will be on the show for the last two hours to analyze the NFL Free Agency transactions. The Commanders have acquired left tackle Laremy Tunsil to safeguard Jayden Daniels' blind side. We will share our insights regarding the Commanders' recent activities. (12:00-20:20) The Eagles have remain…
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The Word of the Day is Repeat (0:00-11:20) It is unwise to place complete faith in Howie Roseman this offseason regarding the replacement of departing players in Free Agency. While many believe that he can effectively draft suitable replacements, the team will require experienced veterans to secure another Super Bowl victory. Ricky suggests that th…
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The Word of the Day is Repeat (0:00-7:38) Howie Roseman must strategize to ensure a repeat as Super Bowl Champions. Consequently, he cannot solely rely on the upcoming draft to address the roster vacancies created by departing free agents. The performance of the incoming rookie class cannot be assumed to match that of previous years. (7:38-14:51) M…
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The Word of the Day is Interesting (0:00-12:55) Will Trey Hendrickson be an Eagles? Does Trey Hendrickson becoming available make Myles Garrett worth more? (13:05 -21:20) Question of the Day: We don't yet know what Howie Roseman will do when free agency starts Monday, but we know he will be creative. What position is most important for the Eagles t…
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The Word of the Day is Interesting (0:00-12:55) Ricky and Tyrone think Trey Hendrickson to Philly is a match made in heaven. Kevin Todd joins the show. (13:05 -22:10) Ricky and Tyrone agree on Hendrickson; he fits a lot of needs for the Eagles. Can Howie do what he does and fleece the Bengals for Hendrickson? (22:15-34:45) Scott Lauber joins the sh…
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Darius Slay Says Hurts Is Not An Elite QB
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41:23The Word of the Day is Interesting (0:00-12:50) Tyrone wants to mediate a discussion between Slay and CJ. 97.5TheFanatic Knockout competition! Can the Eagles just bench CJ? (13:00 -20:30) Tyrone, Ricky and Sylvana discuss Darius Slay claiming Jalen Hurts Is not an elite QB. (20:40-32:40) Tyrone says Howie Roseman needs to make the call for Bengals …
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The Word of the Day is Interesting (0:00-8:40) Tyrone and Ricky talk about Bryce Harper potentially transitioning from first base to the outfield, in a quote from a recent article by Ken Rosenthal. (8:50 -15:40) Tyrone talks Slay and CJGJ beef, with AJ Brown adding some additional commentary. Twitter poll: Since Bryce Harper indicated that he was w…
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Replacing Josh Sweat and Milton Williams
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44:06The Word of the Day is Underestimated (0:00-11:00) With the release of the MLB The Show video game approaching in a few weeks, we examine the ratings of the leading Phillies players featured in the game. The top four athletes are familiar names, but the fifth position is occupied by relief pitcher Matt Strahm, which has taken the team by surprise. …
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The Word of the Day is Underestimated (0:00-13:37) The name of the game is to resign and draft players that can replace snaps left by free agents. This raises the question of whether fans and the media are underappreciating the challenges involved in replacing these athletes. (13:37-20:40) The Eagles are likely to experience significant depth loss …
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Are Underestimating The NFL Contracts Given Out
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40:56The Word of the Day is Underestimated (0:00-13:03) The team expresses satisfaction regarding the re-signing of linebacker Zack Baun by the Eagles, acknowledging that he has received the compensation he rightfully deserves. Additionally, there are disparaging remarks directed at Josh Sweat and Milton Williams, suggesting that their success is primar…
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The Word of the Day is Underestimated (0:00-7:51) Tyrone encourages listeners to reflect on athletes who were undervalued during their tenure in Philadelphia. The Giants failed to recognize the potential of running back Saquon Barkley, while many overlooked quarterback Jalen Hurts during the Super Bowl. (7:51-16:53) ESPN published an article foreca…
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Amy Fadool On What Went So Wrong With The Sixers
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43:57Tyrone, Ricky, and Sylvana debate potential changes to rules in pro Sports, and take your suggestions via text. They also discuss the Saquon Barkley extension, why it is well deserved, and how it could help the Eagles. At (20:50) they are Joined by Amy Fadool from NBC Spots Philly to discuss what has gone wrong with the Sixers, players playing thro…
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(0:00-11:00) Tyrone and Ricky ask the question, do we value toughness too much? After watching Joel embiid, and now Tyrese Maxey, try to play through injuries, but being detriments to the team in the process, they wonder if a different approach to playing through injuries is what is needed. (11:00-16:00) The Best Show Ever reacts to the news that t…
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(0:00-10:26) Tyrone, Ricky and Sylvana discuss Pete Rose and his Hall of Fame eligibility, especially after his passing the behavior that initially kept him out of the Hall of Fame. (10:35 -18:45) Tyrone delves more into the complacency of Eagles fans and how they believe the Eagles should just play it safe and build through the draft. (18:50-31:00…
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The Word of the Day is Performances (0:00-10:46) Tyrone says Eagles fans are content and don’t care about leveling up the team; too worried draft picks and playing it safe. (10:50 -21:20) Will Josh Sweat leave? Can the Eagles afford him? Tyrone and Ricky discuss replacements for key players this offseason if the Eagles cannot retain them or if they…
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The Word of the Day is Performances (0:00-12:24 ) More surprising performances. Tyrone says Eagles fans are “complacent.” Will Myles Garrett cost too much? (12:33 -21:20) Coming to the game for Steph Curry, leaving with a Quentin Grimes legacy game instead. Tyrone and Ricky discuss how the Phillies have consistently landed the big name free agents …
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The Word of the Day is Performances (0:00-7:30) Tijuan Walker analysis. Tyrone thinks Phillies win NO LESS than 90 games this season. Surprise performances from Philly athletes. (7:40-16:34) Tyrone talks Allen Iverson getting 10 steals in his first ever playoff game. Eagles free agency discussion: Birds make a big splash or stick to smaller moves t…
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The Word of the day is positives. Outside of the eagles, people are not happy with much else in Philly Sports. But The Best Show Ever took a show to focus on the positives with the other 3 teams, including why you should feel good about the Phillies going into this season. They also get into if the eagles should go after Myles Garrett or not.…
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The Word of the day is positives. Outside of the eagles, people are not happy with much else in Philly Sports. But The Best Show Ever took a show to focus on the positives with the other 3 teams, including why you should feel good about the Phillies going into this season.Por 97.5 The Fanatic - Beasley Media Group
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