WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF ANGELO CATALDI

“Thirty years ago, a very close friend of mine, Tom Brookshier, told me he was going to hire a sportswriter named Angelo Cataldi and see how he would do as a sports announcer. . . . . I don’t think Tom realized how well that decision would work out. I doubt anyone has ever done it any better.”

Dick Vermiel

Hall of Fame NFL Coach

“Raucous.  Rambunctious.  Riveting.  Cataldi’s memoir is both a front -row seat to the last three decades of Philly sports, and a revealing look at how an old school master of talk radio plied his trade in a tough town.  LOUD is a master class for his alma mater, the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism, assuming they can stomach the political incorrectness inherent in his success.”

Michael Smerconish

Bestselling author and host at CNN and Sirius XM

“In 33 years on the radio in Philadelphia, Angelo Cataldi became the most popular and influential sports commentator in the country. He did it by making “sports talk” fun, outrageous and by involving his listeners in a way that has never been done before. It made for ‘can’t miss’ radio. This book tells the story of how he did it, and is as wildly entertaining as it was hearing it every morning!”

Ed Rendell

Former Pennsylvania Governor and Philadelphia Mayor

“I once booked for the WIP Morning Show the Eagles GM, the Phillies GM, and the Sixers GM all on the same day. We had our post-show meeting, and Angelo said: ‘Who ya got for us tomorrow?’ That was his expectation. Excellence was expected every day. LOUD perfectly reflects what we did, and how we did it, for all those years.”

Rhea Hughes

Co-host of the WIP morning show for 27 years

“Read this book before I do.”

Al Morganti

Co-host of the WIP morning show for 31 years

“Legendary broadcaster Howard Cosell once said, “If we see it, we have to say it” and for the past 33 years Angelo Cataldi has followed that advice, loudly engaging the city of Philadelphia each morning.  “LOUD” is an intimate story of the making of a radio man that created a sports-radio revolution in a city famous for revolutions.  Cataldi is a great storyteller, and like his morning show, his writing is genuine, passionate and most of all authentic. “LOUD” is a classic for those who seek the truth, and for those who want to learn how to say the truth.  A must read for any sports fan or anyone entering the field of journalism.”

Mike Lombardi

Longtime NFL executive and author of Gridiron Genius

“When I came to town in 1997 as the Sixers GM.  I soon learned there was one voice that mattered in sports media, and that was Angelo Cataldi.  When I would go on the air as the Sixers GM, he gave me the opportunity to give our view even if he disagreed with our view, which was most of the time.   Listening to his show prepared me for the questions I was going to get from the media before a press event.  For 33 years he set the sports media agenda in Philadelphia every morning. I never realized how hard he worked to prepare for every show until I joined him as a co co-host.  The stories and memories in this book are electrifying and gives you a glimpse into what he really thinks of some of the sports personalities he encountered in his long, legendary career.”

Billy King

Former GM of the Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets

“People always asked me, ‘Did you hear what Angelo said this morning?!?!’ Of course I did. Nobody knew Philly fans better than Angelo. Nobody held teams more accountable. Nobody made me laugh more. LOUD is just as honest, thought-provoking, entertaining and funny as Angelo was on the air. A truly wonderful look back at his iconic career.”

Todd Zolecki

Author of Doc and Phillies beat writer for MLB.com

Angelo is a brilliant maniac and a supremely gifted storyteller. As a former WIP intern,  I can confirm he was the greatest teacher of all time. As soon as I learn to read, this book will be so enjoyable!

Colleen Wolfe

Host of the NFL Network

“The morning after a game, regardless of when I got home, my alarm was always set for 6 a.m. I couldn’t miss Angelo’s opening Eagles’ rant. Nobody was ever more compelling.  This is a book I couldn’t put down.”

Merrill Reese

Voice of the Philadelphia Eagles for half a century

“For as long as I can remember, Angelo Cataldi has been the indisputable voice of Philly sports fans, a pied piper with a loyal following of (mostly) lovable idiots who couldn’t help but get emotional about their teams. That’s not always a good thing, but with Angelo, it was always entertaining. LOUD is the outrageous story of a man who became a sports media legend in an adopted town and, in the end, earned the highest possible praise: he’s a Philly guy”.

John Gonzalez

NBA beat writer for the Ringer