Paul Ponders

About Paul Ponders

A wide assortment of pondering thoughts that will make us ponder, wonder, and look at various topics of discussion that are part of our lives everyday of the week. We are all about TIME (Things I Must Experience) our incredible journey between the womb and the tomb! Please re-read this last statement and ponder it for a moment. What do you experience in life? You live it, you breathe it, you smell it, you taste it, you hear it & you feel it! Are you a Human Being or are you a Human Doing? Enjoy & Ponder! #Indeed Paul Ponders lives within the #PodcastNetwork of PodProEntertainment.com

Publisher

PS And All Marketing Group w/ PodPro Entertainment

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Jan 2023

Latest episode

5 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

98 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Oct 2026

   Ep.97 - A Career Built on Boston Sports

   Tony Massarotti takes Paul Ponders behind the scenes of his Boston sports media journey, from the Boston Herald to the Red Sox beat and 98.5 The Sports Hub. 🎙️ He also opens up about family, Italian American heritage, mentors, perseverance, and the values that shaped his life. ⚾️ ✅ Tony Massarotti joins Paul Ponders for a conversation about his career, Boston sports, and his Italian American roots. ✅ Massarotti reflects on his early days at the Boston Herald and how Tim Horgan helped open the door to sports media. ✅ He shares how he started by taking high school sports scores over the phone. ✅ Massarotti discusses the mentors who helped guide his career, including Joe Guilliotti.✅ He recalls his first night covering the Red Sox beat and meeting Dwight Evans at Fenway Park. ✅ He explains how moving to The Boston Globe eventually led to an opportunity with Mike Felger at 98.5 The Sports Hub. ✅ Massarotti talks about what makes Boston sports fans and the city's sports culture unique. ✅ He discusses his work as an author, including books involving the Red Sox, David Ortiz, Tim Wakefield, and Boston's championship era. ✅ He reflects on the Red Sox' remarkable 2026 turnaround and the upcoming postseason matchup with the Yankees. ✅ Massarotti shares how his parents' work ethic, teamwork, loyalty, and sacrifice shaped his perspective on family and Italian American heritage. Tony Massarotti has been writing and talking about Boston sports for more than 35 years, the last 17 as co-host of the Marconi Award-winning "Felger & Mazz Show" and host of "The Baseball Hour" on 98.5 The Sports Hub in Boston. He was twice voted by his peers as the Massachusetts Sportswriter of the Year (2000, 2008) and has authored five books, including "Knuckler," the memoir of beloved Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield. Massarotti grew up in Watertown and Waltham, and attended Tufts University in Medford. NIASHFBoston.org (NIASHFBoston.org)National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame - Massachusetts ChapterOctober 25th, 1p-5p.Kowloon Restaurant - Saugus, MA © 2026 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PodProEntertainment.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://podproentertainment.com/) #PaulPondersPodcast #PaulPonders #Indeed #TonyMassarotti #BostonSports #BostonSportsMedia #SportsTalk #SportsMedia #TheNewRadio

2. 

   21 Sept 2026

   Ep.96 - Sports, Legacy & Italian American Pride

   What happens when sports, comedy, community, and legacy collide? Paul gives you a preview of an unforgettable Hall of Fame celebration! 🎙️ Meet this year's honorees and learn how the event helps turn community support into scholarships for local students. 🏅 ✅ Paul introduces listeners to the mission behind the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame Massachusetts Chapter. ✅ The upcoming ceremony celebrates individuals who have made meaningful contributions through sports, business, entertainment, and community. ✅ Tony Mazzarotti, known for his work with the Felger & Mazz Show on 98.5, is among this year's Hall of Fame inductees. ✅ Steve Ring brings a remarkable baseball and business story to this year's class. ✅ Ring played professional baseball with the Detroit Tigers and is a graduate of Malden High School. ✅ Steve and his brother continued their family's entrepreneurial tradition through Ring Brothers Marketplace. ✅ Comedian Johnny Peezy will be honored with the Tony “The Champ” DeMarco Spirit and Achievement Award. ✅ The event will feature comedian Dave Russo, who will help lead the celebration as master of ceremonies. ✅ Tickets are announced at $55 per person or $500 for a table of 10, with additional advertising opportunities available. ✅ The organization's fundraising efforts support educational awards for local high school students, connecting today's accomplishments with tomorrow's opportunities. Legacy isn't just about what you accomplish—it's about how your work, values, and community impact inspire people who come next. 🏅🇮🇹 © 2026 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PodProEntertainment.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://podproentertainment.com/) #PaulPondersPodcast #PaulPonders #Indeed #ItalianAmericanPride #ItalianHeritage #SportsAndCulture #SportsLegacy #HallOfFameInduction #TheNewRadio

3. 

   8 Sept 2026

   Ep.95 - Borrowed or Stolen?

   As Paul Ponders approaches 100 episodes, Paul looks ahead to the future while spotlighting a powerful legislative effort to protect people with neurodegenerative diseases from theft. 🎙️ From building the Paul Ponders brand to advocating for vulnerable individuals, this episode is a call to awareness, action, and doing what’s right. 🧠 ✅ Paul reflects on the incredible journey of Paul Ponders as the podcast approaches its 100th episode. ✅ The show is not slowing down—Paul shares his vision for making the Paul Ponders brand stronger than ever. ✅ Looking toward late 2026 and 2027, Paul plans to bring more important legislative initiatives into the conversation. ✅ Senator Brendan Crichton is sponsoring proposed legislation focused on protecting individuals with neurodegenerative diseases from theft. ✅ The proposed measure addresses situations involving individuals with Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, dementia, and other memory-related conditions. ✅ Paul discusses how vulnerable individuals can potentially be taken advantage of by loved ones, neighbors, scammers, and others. ✅ A key issue is the distinction between someone borrowing an item and refusing to return it versus an act legally defined as theft. ✅ Paul explains how these situations may sometimes be treated as civil matters, leaving families frustrated when trying to seek accountability. ✅ The episode encourages listeners to learn about the proposed legislation and contact their local state legislators to voice their support. ✅ As Paul Ponders enters its next chapter, Paul thanks listeners for helping turn the show into a growing and influential platform. Protecting vulnerable people from exploitation should never be an afterthought. Awareness, advocacy, and action can help create meaningful change. 🧠 © 2026 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PodProEntertainment.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://podproentertainment.com/) #PaulPondersPodcast #PaulPonders #Indeed #Alzheimers #Dementia #Elderly #ElderlyAbuse #MemoryImpairment #TrueCrime #SenatorBrendanCrighton #AlexanderChilton #AARP #TheNewRadio

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YouTube views

4,066

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 51 / 100

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Quality

62

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

32

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