The Fanatic’s Sean Brace calls out WIP, Spike Eskin: ‘We are die-hard Philadelphia sports fans. They are not.’
With LeBron James joining the 76ers, we are in for a very compelling (and very loud) year of Philly sports talk radio.
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Ricky Bottalico calls Netflix out for ‘bald-faced lie’ about Barry Bonds incident
"Wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong"
Charles Barkley: LeBron James too ‘nice’ to be the NBA GOAT
"Nobody ever said Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant was a nice guy"
Charles Barkley declined Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift wedding invite: ‘It was going to be a crap show’
"I don’t go to weddings or funerals"
John Kincade is returning to 680 The Fan in Atlanta
Kincade spent more than 20 years at 680 The Fan before coming to Philadelphia, where he hosted mornings at The Fanatic from 2021 to July 31, 2026.
John Kincade announces he’s leaving 97.5 The Fanatic
Kincade, a three-time cancer survivor, said his doctors raised concerns about the long-term toll of a 4 a.m. schedule.
Philly radio hosts taunt Stugotz over Dianna Russini relationship
"I'd like to take Stugotz's head and put it into a toilet and flush it."
Philly sports host apologizes for accusing Joel Embiid of faking illness: ‘I feel like an idiot’
"Joel Embiid has appendicitis after I pretty much said I was faking it during my show today."
Jon Marks returns to 97.5 The Fanatic as new midday host
The veteran Philadelphia sports radio host returns to where his career began.
Mike Missanelli out again at 97.5 The Fanatic
This marks the second time in three years that Missanelli has parted ways with The Fanatic.
Philly radio host disses Joel Embiid after ESPN profile: ‘He’s the victim’
"This is a very positive – I don’t want to use the word cuddly – but a fluffy piece for Joel Embiid because this writer was given access."
Mike Missanelli takes shot at Howard Eskin in Philly radio return
"No unwelcome kisses on this show."
Mike Missanelli returns to Philly’s 97.5 The Fanatic as full-time host
"The station is near and dear to my heart."
Anthony Gargano on leaving 97.5: ‘I helped The Fanatic more than The Fanatic helped me’
Gargano also said his new outlet PHLY will become profitable this summer.
Philly sports radio host John Kincade celebrates 6 months cancer-free
"At least I know that I've got the fight in me because I ain't going down without a fight."
Mike Missanelli eyeing return to Philly’s 97.5 The Fanatic
“Mike’s name has come up. He’s a great talent, and we’ll just have to wait and see what happens."
Adam Schefter equates Craig Carton’s NFL reporting to the National Enquirer
"That’s what qualifies as a report. You can just go say whatever you want and it gets clicks and people hear about it."
Anthony Gargano settlement ends legal dispute with former radio station
Anthony Gargano has settled with the owner of his former radio station, 97.5 The Fanatic.
Anthony Gargano out at Philly’s 97.5 the Fanatic due to legal dispute over AllCity role
“Under both his Agreement and the common law duty of loyalty, Gargano is prohibited from providing services to a competing business while he is employed by Beasley."
Philadelphia radio host Anthony Gargano sued by Beasley Media Group over breach of contract
“They’re looking at it through their lens, thinking we’re trying to tear down their station."
Philly sports radio host John Kincade stepping away from show after cancer diagnosis
"I’m expecting a fantastic outcome, because that’s the attitude that I have."
Daryl Morey slams ‘shameless Boston media’ for ‘shoving’ Joel Embiid off the All-Star starting lineup
"Joel Embiid, completely hosed once again...perpetrators of the crime were the shameless media"
Philly sports radio won’t react to Eagles and Phillies success with tempered emotions
"ONE OF THE GREATEST WEEKENDS IN PHILADELPHIA SPORTS HISTORY Mother Fathers!"
Fire alarm forced John Kincade Show to exit studio during radio broadcast
"We are going to be exiting the building."
Sarah Spain’s interview of Mike Missanelli about Philadelphia celebrations led to a bizarre Twitter feud
Spain asked Missanelli about vandalism around the celebrations, and Missanelli objected. He then replayed that clip on his show, leading to a Twitter feud.
Philly radio host fired after racist mocking of competitor’s fake racist caller
There’s been a firing over white Philadelphia radio producer Pat Egan posing as a black caller to his...
White Philly radio producer poses as black caller “Dwayne from Swedesboro”
Philadelphia sports radio station 97.5 The Fanatic has provided us with one of the most unusual planted caller...
