The Obstructed View Podcast

After 25 plus years of being on the Philadelphia radio airwaves Anthony Gargano or Cuz as his listeners fondly refer to him has found a new platform on ALLPHLY.com. Gargano a true Philadelphia sports fan has spent most of his adult life talking or writing about sports. Anthony a writer at heart takes us through his journey from Temple University to Chicago to New York and back home. He tells us ho...

In this episode of The Obstructed View I sit down with Philadelphia's Fox 29 sports anchor Breland Moore. Growing up in the Lancaster area she developed her love of sports with her family particularly her grandfather by going to different sporting events. Breland found her way to Temple University and on North Broad she jumped in with both feet and got in involved with just about everything. S...

Jeff Cole seemed to have nose for broadcasting early on and eventually brought his talents to Philadelphia & for 25 years broke stories as the investigative reporter for Fox 29. Jeff takes us on his journey as a youngster as 1 of 6 kids growing up in Southeastern Massachusetts and being a fan of the Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics & Bruins. We talk about the pros & cons of disseminating the...

If you don't know Danny just pick a media platform. He can be seen on Apple TV calling MLS soccer games, then if you turn the channel to NBC or USA networks, you'll watch Danny's commentary on the English Premier League and his old club Manchester United among others. If you're in the car listening to satellite radio you will hear him on channel 84 soccer FC on the Football Show. B...

Laura & Emily grew up in Delaware County PA (Delco) with sports crazed families. Whether it was their parents rooting for the local teams or going to their brothers' games, both Emily & Laura cultivated a love for playing sports at a young age. These young ladies tell us how much family played a big role in their sporting journey & how they navigated the recruiting process and ende...

If you don't know Danny just pick a media platform. He can be seen on Apple TV calling MLS soccer games, then if you turn the channel to NBC or USA networks, you'll watch Danny's commentary on the English Premier League and his old club Manchester United among others. If you're in the car listening to satellite radio you will hear him on channel 84 soccer FC on the Football Show. B...

In the season 4 debut episode of The Obstructed View Podcast I breakdown the 12 team college football playoff. The playoff is highlighted by the surprise #1 seed Indiana Hoosiers who won their first Big 10 Championship since 1945. Rounding out the top 4 seeds is #2 Ohio State, #3 Georgia Bulldogs & #4 newcomers Texas Tech Red Raiders. First round match ups kick off December 19th with Oklahoma...

Laura & Emily grew up in Delaware County PA (Delco) with sports crazed families. Whether it was their parents rooting for the local teams or going to their brothers' games, both Emily & Laura cultivated a love for playing sports at a young age. These young ladies tell us how much family played a big role in their sporting journey & how they navigated the recruiting process and ended up...

Laura & Emily grew up in Delaware County PA (Delco) with sports crazed families. Whether it was their parents rooting for the local teams or going to their brothers' games, both Emily & Laura cultivated a love for playing sports at a young age. These young ladies tell us how much family played a big role in their sporting journey & how they navigated the recruiting process and ende...

If you don't know Danny just pick a media platform. He can be seen on Apple TV calling MLS soccer games, then if you turn the channel to NBC or USA networks, you'll watch Danny's commentary on the English Premier League and his old club Manchester United among others. If you're in the car listening to satellite radio you will hear him on channel 84 soccer FC on the Football Show. B...

In the season 4 debut episode of The Obstructed View Podcast I breakdown the 12 team college football playoff. The playoff is highlighted by the surprise #1 seed Indiana Hoosiers who won their first Big 10 Championship since 1945. Rounding out the top 4 seeds is #2 Ohio State, #3 Georgia Bulldogs & #4 newcomers Texas Tech Red Raiders. First round match ups kick off December 19th with Oklahoma...

In this episode I get a chance to sit down with legendary St. Joe's & Big 5 basketball coach Phil Martelli. We talk about his Delco roots and his early thoughts about becoming a basketball coach. Phil talks about his lifelong friendship with UConn head coach Geno Auriemma and how his mentors at St. Joe's helped shape him into the coach he became. We discuss the historical 2003-04 seaso...

Born & raised in Delaware County Rob went to Msgr. Bonner then Temple University before he started his sports journey. Rob and I discuss how his early love of sports led to his drive to make talking about sports his career. He tells us how his hard work & dedication helped him climb the ladder through NBC sports Philadelphia & onto WIP radio. Rob gives us his Obstructed View on the Phi...

Lifetime friend Jim Bob McCaughan tells us how he went from the United State Army as a paratrooper to a Lansdowne Police officer and somehow was able to squeeze in close to a 100 Spartan races, triathlons or adventure races! Jim details his pride representing the USA in the World police & fire games in Barcelona in 2003, two years after 9/11. We talk about what drives him to this day as he is...

This episode I talk with Dick "Hoops' Weiss who is born & bred Delco. Dick went to Upper Darby HS and then to Temple University before starting his legendary hall of fame sports writing career. Dick has written for the Philadelphia Daily News and the New York Post for over 40 years as college football & basketball writer and as a sports columnist. We talk about the glory years of Big 5 and...

Growing up in Long Island with a father who worked for the country's biggest & best sports talk radio station there was little doubt what Zach Gelb wanted to do in life. Zach took his ambition to Temple University in Philadelphia and then out worked & hustled his way to WIP then 97.5 the Fanatic. Later he moved to CBS sports radio and other sport outlets along the way carving out a meteori...

In this episode we speak with Del Val University women's head coach, Delco Goat AAU program co-founder Lauren Stackhouse. We talk about her love of athletics growing up in King of Prussia and staring on the Upper Merion basketball team. Her journey continued to Del Val University then we fast forward to present day as she is the head coach for the women's basketball team. In between she ta...

In this episode I speak with English football legend Rodney Marsh. Rodney talks about his humble roots growing up in London and developing his football skills as a youngster, then rising through the ranks at the youth academy till he made his storybook professional debut with Fulham. We talk about his career in England where he scored over 200 goals & then the opportunity to spread the game in...

This week's episode of the Obstructed View podcast we sit down with the legendary Verne Lundquist. Verne tells us how he started broadcasting at Texas Lutheran University and then proceeded to have a sports broadcasting career that spanned over 60 years. We get into his memorable moments calling the NFL, SEC, NCAA tourney and of course the Masters. Join me in listening to the "Golden Voic...

In this episode of the Obstructed View, I sit down with soccer broadcasting legend Tommy Smyth. Tommy tells us how he immigrated to New York from Ireland and how he eventually landed his dream job commentating European Championship soccer matches on ESPN. Along the way we discuss his time with the Philadelphia Union and some of the legendary matches he called in the Champions League & World Cu...

In this episode of the Obstructed View, I sit down with my friend Ed Bonett. Ed is a lifelong baseball fan who grew up in South Philadelphia and spent his youth playing and learning the game. We talk about the influence of that his family had on him with baseball and how he has had that same influence on his boys and wife. Ed has spent a lifetime giving back to the community coaching teams in Sout...

In this special episode of the Obstructed View. I speak with US Track Star & 2024 Paris Olympian Allie Wilson. Allie tells about growing up with the special bond with her sports enthused family, running track and playing soccer as a youngster. She talks about her journey from Strath Haven high school to Monmouth University and she focused on herself then saw her speed increase & times get...

I kick off season 2 with Philadelphia sports radio legend Glen Macnow. Glen goes through his sport journalism career from his Buffalo roots to his arrival in Philadelphia at the Inquirer. His 31 years at WIP radio, Glen tells us about some of his favorite moments at the station and his memorable sporting moments. Now retired Glen isn't showing any signs of slowing down as he is writing, perfor...

In this Boxing Day episode of The Obstructed View, I sit down with my friend Paul Howard to discuss his football journey with his hometown club Manchester City. Paul details his early days going to matches with his father and brother seeing City fight relegation for years to finally watching the Blues raise the Premier League trophy. We also discuss the scary similarities between English & Phi...

In this week's episode of the Obstructed View Podcast, I speak with Collin DiGalbo about his football journey. From Monsignor Bonner High School to Kutztown University to across the pond playing for the Ancona Dolphins in Italy. Collin tells us how his family was a special part of his journey and that his love of football brought him back to Bonner to help coach and be a part of the state champion...