by dave716 | Jul 31, 2024 | Blog, Other
I was walking through the living room in my Sea Isle beach house last Friday when my entire family – wife, son, in-laws and grandkids – invited me to pull up a chair and watch the opening ceremonies of the Olympic Games. “Not a chance,” I said. “I hate the...
by Angelo Cataldi | Jul 25, 2024 | Blog, Media, Other
You Got To Know When to Fold ‘Em The hardest decision I had to make in my 33 years at WIP was the final one, dealing with the reality that my run was over. It was especially difficult for me because I loved the job, and all of the perks that came with it....
by Angelo Cataldi | Jul 3, 2024 | Blog, Other
The Howard Eskin Mess A shocking story went viral late July 1 when legendary broadcaster Howard Eskin was banned from Citizens Bank Park for the rest of the Phillies season after an accusation of inappropriate behavior with a female Aramark employee. Wow. ...
by Angelo Cataldi | Jun 4, 2024 | Blog, Other
I Have a Confession to Make. . . . I’m pretty sure I was not recognized in the three hours I was at the game, so I could keep my secret, I guess. But why? Is there any real shame in attending an event I had mocked for three decades? What’s so bad about...
by Angelo Cataldi | May 15, 2024 | Blog, Eagles, Other, Sixers
Officiating Has Reached an All-Time Low Before investing hundreds of dollars in a major-league baseball game, you should check to make sure Laz Diaz is not scheduled to be the home-plate umpire that day. Because when Diaz is back there, you are not watching a...
by Angelo Cataldi | May 8, 2024 | Blog, Eagles, Media, Other, Phillies, Sixers
The Philly Sports Media Has Gone Soft I made a silent vow after my last day at WIP not to listen to the station for at least one whole year because I would inevitably second-guess everyone at the station over their opinions. Well, the year is up, and my gloves...
