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.
Art Hunter discusses Eagles games, Delco CYO, and Philadelphia basketball's golden age with Coach Rapczynski, revealing favorite interviews and insights into St. Francis' move to Division III in this interview.
24 Aug 2025
Bill Zwaan
Legendary West Chester University coach Bill Zwaan shares insights with Coach Rapczynski on the impact of coaches and community work on athletes' lives.
7 Aug 2025
Pat Knapp
Coach Rapczynski interviews legendary coach Pat Knapp, exploring the evolution of college basketball and questioning player development in today's AAU, NIL, and transfer portal landscape.
25 Jul 2025
Mike Spatola
Coach Mike Spatola recounts his legendary coaching career across multiple sports and reflects on learning from iconic figures like Duke's Coach K with host Coach Rapczynski in this interview.
6 Jul 2025
Dan Burke
Coach Rapczynski interviews Dan Burke, Wilmington University Head Men's Basketball Coach, about the rise of AAU and the transfer portal's impact on college basketball.
11 Jun 2025
Mike Archer
Mike Archer recounts his 40-year career in TV news and shares stories about his family's Philadelphia sports fandom while remaining loyal to his New York roots in this interview with Coach Rapczynski.
23 May 2025
Dave Pauley
Coach Dave Pauley discusses the evolution of youth sports and its impact on higher levels with Coach Rap in this interview episode.
5 May 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.
24 Apr 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.
6 Apr 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?
28 Mar 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.
23 Mar 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.
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Art Hunter
Bill Zwaan
Pat Knapp
Mike Spatola
Dan Burke
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