# Howard Eskin on his legendary sports media career, being honest with his opinions, and giving back

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Podcast: [Make A Difference with Phil Martelli](https://stenobird.com/podcast/make-a-difference-with-phil-martelli-7036739)
Published: 2026-01-29T20:24:00+00:00
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## Resource

Philadelphia sports media legend Howard Eskin joined the show to share stories from his lengthy sports media career in Philly television and radio, some of his favorite encounters with Philly athletes and coaches, why he sticks to his guns with his sports opinions even when they might not be popular opinion, and how he has given back to the Philadelphia community over the years, particularly the Eagles Autism Foundation. How does Howard Eskin Make A Difference? Listen to find out! Produced by Jared Phillips. Music by Nick Capperella. Watch the full episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/0UrQpDxtXSI Check out our website and social media here: https://linktr.ee/makeadifferencepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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