Philly Sports Rap

A destination to talk all Philly high school, college, and pro sports - from football to baseball, with lots of basketball in between. Hosted by hall of fame basketball coach Joe Rapczynski, lifelong hooper and learner. Tune in to hear Joe's connect with Philly sports legends.

Mike Archer 06/11/2025

Mike Archer In this special Father's Day edition of Philly Sports Rap, Coach Rapczynski speaks with legendary local news executive Mike Archer, who spent more than 40 years in TV news, including 30 years in Philadelphia. Why Father's Day edition? Well, Coach Rapczynski's daughter Beth is married to Mike's son, Terence. They share two granddaughers, who they love spending time with. While Mike's wife, two sons and granddaughters are diehard Philadelphia sports fans, he remains loyal to his Brooklyn upbringing and continues to root for New York sports teams in good times and bad. Here Mike shares legendary Yankee and St. Bonnaventure stories. /episode/index/show/4e7d0eab-8af0-4447-8977-2687ef084971/id/36950710

Dave Pauley 05/23/2025

Dave Pauley "One of the best coaches timeout to timeout in Philadelphia history" Dave Pauley joins Coach Rap for this episode of Philly Sports Rap where two passionate coaches discuss the evolution of youth sports, which feeds into high school and collegiate sports. And of course, it wouldn't be a Philly Sports Rap without a few North Catholic and Markward Club references. #neverletgo /episode/index/show/4e7d0eab-8af0-4447-8977-2687ef084971/id/36687850

Bob Clark 05/05/2025

Bob Clark Legendary basketball coach Bob Clark joins Coach Rapczynski to discuss his journey from the Philadelphia Catholic League to the NCAA. He shares valuable insights on what it takes to work your way up the ranks. /episode/index/show/4e7d0eab-8af0-4447-8977-2687ef084971/id/36438255

Thom Schumosic 04/24/2025

Thom Schumosic Coach Rapczynski talks to long-time friend, University of Delaware alumnus, and 1991 Delaware High School State Basketball Championship Coach at the Sanford School Thom Schumosic ... They connect over the changes to college basketball including the influence of the NIL ... and what it takes to grow as a coach. /episode/index/show/4e7d0eab-8af0-4447-8977-2687ef084971/id/36301855

Mo Howard, Philly Basketball Legend 04/06/2025

Mo Howard, Philly Basketball Legend Legendary St. Joe's Prep, University of Maryland, and NBA basketball player ... and most importantly, all-around wonderful and kind community contributor Mo Howard joins the Philly Sports Rap to talk hoops with longtime friend and host Joe Rapczynski. Mo dives into transferring from Roman to St. Joe's Prep where he went from playing for legend Speedy Morris to playing for legend Eddie Burke. ... He shares stories of his time playing for Lefty Driesell at the University of Maryland. ... And the documentary "The Game that Changed College Basketball." ... Which makes you wonder, was that the best basketball game ever played? /episode/index/show/4e7d0eab-8af0-4447-8977-2687ef084971/id/36029450

Talking Philly baseball with Jeff Manto 03/28/2025

Talking Philly baseball with Jeff Manto Just in time for baseball's opening day, Bristol and Temple graduates and Phillies alum Jeff Manto joins host Joe Rapczynski as two multi-hall of famers talk about what's its like to make it to the Big Leagues, play internationally and coach professionally ... and what traits are most important to get to the next level of sports. /episode/index/show/4e7d0eab-8af0-4447-8977-2687ef084971/id/35908600

Talking the Catholic League, CYO and March Madness 03/23/2025

Talking the Catholic League, CYO and March Madness Welcome to the Philly Sports Rap, hosted by Philadelphia's own Joe Rapczynski. This episode dives into history of CYO, North Catholic and the Catholic League, along with who Coach Rapczynski has picked for March Madness. /episode/index/show/4e7d0eab-8af0-4447-8977-2687ef084971/id/35827970

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