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The Obstructed View Podcast

Glenn Phillips

Booking Overview

This sports-focused interview show explores fandom, sports culture, and career journeys through conversations with sports media professionals and other people working in the sports world. Suitable pitches include regional or national sports broadcasters, reporters, athletic trainers, sports-industry professionals, and compelling sports fans with credible expertise or career stories; booking difficulty is low to medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 38

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

avoidpitt@aol.com

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Host

Glenn Phillips - Sports podcast host focused on sports fandom, fan experiences, and the personal stories behind people’s connection to sports.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Sports media professionals, broadcasters, reporters, athletic trainers, and other sports-industry practitioners with established experience, regional credibility, or a compelling personal connection to sports.
Required Achievements:  
Longstanding careers in sports broadcasting or journalism, Professional roles with sports teams or athletic organizations, Established regional media presence, Experience working directly with athletes

Recent Guest Discussions

Meghan Weeks - Career Development In Athletic Training, Working With Athletes, Sports Injuries, Concussion Protocols, Mental Health Support In Sports, And Minor League Baseball.

John DiCarlo - Sports Reporting, Credibility And Fairness In Sports Media, Temple Athletics, Claire Smith, John Chaney, And College Football.

Anthony Gargano - Building A Career In Sports Media, Philadelphia Sports Fandom, The City’s Professional Teams, And The Future Of Philadelphia Sports.

Breland Moore - Developing A Career In Sports Broadcasting, Overcoming Self-doubt, Community Involvement, And The State Of Philadelphia Sports.

Jeff Cole - A Career In Broadcast Journalism, Changing Approaches To News Dissemination, Philadelphia, And Sports Fandom.

Recent Topics

Sports, Sports Fandom, Sports Media, Athletic Training, Philadelphia Sports

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Obstructed View Podcast
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Meghan Weeks - This minor league trainer has Major league skills.

September 22, 2026

In this episode of the Obstructed View I speak with Meghan Weeks, an athletic trainer for the Frederick Keys minor league baseball team. Meghan discussed her career journey from playing basketball and volleyball in high school to pursuing athletic training at Marywood University, where she discovered her passion for working with athletes. She shared her experiences working as an EMT during COVID, owning a sports massage therapy business called The Recovery Lab, and her current role with the B...

John DiCarlo - This man is Temple Made

August 10, 2026

In this episode I speak with John DiCarlo about his career in sports media and his deep ties to Temple University. John tells us about the importance of sports in his family growing up and how ended up at Temple. We talk about the transition from being a fan to reporter, emphasizing the importance of fairness & credibility over hot takes. John tells us how much respect Claire Smith received from the baseball community when Temple University dedicated the Claire Smith Center in her name. J...

Anthony Gargano - Yo Cuz!

April 16, 2026

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 how important the support from his family & friends sent him on his way to follow his dreams. A...

Frequently asked questions

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The Obstructed View Podcast
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How do I get in touch with The Obstructed View Podcast?

The Obstructed View Podcast is hosted by Glenn Phillips. Its publicly listed email is avoidpitt@aol.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Obstructed View Podcast?

The publicly listed email for The Obstructed View Podcast: avoidpitt@aol.com.

How many listeners does The Obstructed View Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Obstructed View Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Obstructed View Podcast?

The Obstructed View Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Sports media professionals, broadcasters, reporters, athletic trainers, and other sports-industry practitioners with established experience, regional credibility, or a compelling personal connection to sports. Common among recent guests: Longstanding careers in sports broadcasting or journalism; Professional roles with sports teams or athletic organizations; Established regional media presence. Recent guests include Meghan Weeks, John DiCarlo, and Anthony Gargano.

How hard is it to get booked on The Obstructed View Podcast?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The Obstructed View Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Sports, Sports Fandom, Sports Media, Athletic Training, and Philadelphia Sports. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

avoidpitt@aol.com

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