456. Glen Macnow

Sports With Friends

Glen Macnow has been on WIP since 1993. He is known as a hard-nosed reporter and author of regional best-sellers. He also hosts the Philadelphia Eagles official radio pre-game show and has been a commentator on Phillies and Flyers broadcasts. He has hosted more than 7,000 shows on Philadelphia radio. Nicknamed “The Professor, ” Macnow has been an integral observer of this city's unique sports scene. He recently announced that he will be retiring from the radio station this summer. Before coming to WIP, Macnow was a newspaper reporter in Florida, Michigan, and ultimately the Philadelphia Inquirer. Macnow is also an accomplished author. He has written five books for adults and 15 for children. He is part-owner of the Conshohocken Brewing Co. In this episode, Macnow discusses the evolution of his career., and the current state of radio vs. the spoken word in audio. He also shares some incredible memories from his time at WIP.