Podcast appearances and mentions of matt o'donnell

6ABC Action News Anchor Matt O'Donnell joins PodCounty for a wide-ranging interview on journalism, his life and current events. O'Donnell, a 1994 graduate of the University of Delaware, has been a member of the 6ABC morning show anchor team since 2004, and an 6ABC journalist since 1996. O'Donnell also hosts his own podcast, True Philadelphia, which features "movers and shakers" of the Philadelphia region.

The music director and conductor of the Philadelphia Orchestra since 2012 has been starved of performing live music since the shutdowns began in March of 2020. And he knows classical music lovers are starved for its return. Yannick Nézet-Séguin sat down with Matt O'Donnell at the Mann Center for the Performing Arts ahead of the special "Hail to the Heroes" performance, the Orchestra's first before a live audience in 14 months. "Hail to the Heroes" airs on 6abc Saturday, July 3 at 7pm. Matt also talked shop and received some tips on the timpanis with famous Philadelphia Orchestra percussionist Don Liuzzi and heard about his thoughts on the return to the real stage. Recorded at Mann Center for Performing Arts, May 2021 and at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, June 2021 In this podcast: 1:50 How Yannick has maintained his energy and positivity throughout the pandemic 2:49 The importance of putting his isolation second in his role as music director 4:20 How the special Orchestra performance is very much like a feast, and a move from "takeout" to real dining (plus dessert) 5:30 Yannick's message to the frontline workers, many of whom would be in attendance at the concert 6:38 Choosing the music in the program, from Beethoven to the "Rocky" Theme, a song he always dreamed of performing in Philadelphia 8:15 How COVID-19 has touched him in Philadelphia and New York, where he is also music director of the Metropolitan Opera 10:50 How the Philadelphia Orchestra used the time off during the pandemic to consider changes, including perhaps new uniforms and an expansion of the music selections 14:07 Yannick discusses his famously animated performance style and what he is thinking at the conductor's stage 16:16 Philadelphia Orchestra timpani player and percussionist Don Liuzzi riffs on the famous "Thus Spoke Tharathustra" piece from "2001: A Space Odyssey" 17:00 Matt gives the timpanis a try 17:33 Don explains how his love of the Beatles led to his career in percussion 18:10 The Great Finale!

Fr. Greg Sakowicz welcomes Fr. Matt O'Donnell, Pastor of St. Columbanus Parish on East 71st Street in Chicago. Fr. Matt ministers in the Park Manor neighborhood, one of the poorest communities in Chicago. He talks about how the aftermath of George Floyd's death has affected his community. Fr. Matt is also one of the priests who ministers to COVID-19 patients, and he discusses how the pandemic has disproportionately affected communities of color.

The Homily of Fr. Matt O'Donnell pastor of St. Columbanus Catholic Church in Chicago, IL at the Mass of Anticipation for the Solemnity of Pentecost on May 30, 2020.   

Formerly the Travel Mug Podcast, Matt is re-launching this series to focus on the people who are "True" to Philadelphia and the surrounding region. What does it mean to be "True Philadelphia"? It's one of those things where you know it when you see it, right? But generally it involves someone with grit and toughness, someone who is frank and honest beyond all costs, someone who has a "true" sense of belonging to the wonderful place we live in. All of the previous episodes of the Travel Mug Podcast will still be available for you to enjoy. And prepare for the brand new True Philadelphia Podcast in 2019!

Villanova Coach Jay Wright is preparing for another college basketball season with sky-high expectations. That's just what happens when you win two of the last three NCAA championships. I joined Wright in his office at the Davis Center to ask him about the things anyone would: Do you love the three-pointer? (he didn't always) Do you want to coach in the NBA? (yes, absolutely) Are athletes of the past tougher than today's? (yes - but that's not the whole answer) What do you think of tanking in professional sports? (he hates it) Should NCAA athletes be paid? (never) What about "one-and-dones"? The Travel Mug Podcast packs even more into a 20-minute interview with the legendary coach. I even snuck in a question about the one thing people obsess about: Jay Wright's exquisite sense of fashion. Wildcat or not, you'll find Jay Wright a fascinating coach, a fascinating parent, a fascinating person. And given that he is a Bucks County native, Wright is one of ours. Listen now!

Matt O'Donnell & Justin Sorensen sit down to chat about being an offensive lineman in the CFL, NBA tryouts, & why they spend so much time in the community

Matt O'Donnell and the Insiders discuss the local reaction to President Trump's Supreme Court nominee pick Brett Kavanaugh. Also discussed: the GOP dropping N.J. candidate Seth Grossman over racist comments, Pa. Gubernatorial race and more local topics.

Matt O'Donnell and our Insiders discuss the PA Primary Elections, Starbucks and Philadelphia reaching a settlement, and the Philly Parking Authority Ticket Amnesty program extension.

Michael Chitwood, who leads the Upper Darby Police Department, talks to Matt O'Donnell about the heartbreaking incident that convinced him to temporarily stop carrying a gun on the job, plus Black Lives Matter, "emotional intelligence" in policing, the opioid epidemic, Ira Einhorn, the Ferguson Effect, school shootings, and of course the Clint Eastwood movies that inspired his nickname. A wide-ranging interview.

Matt O'Donnell and the Insiders discuss the myriad of local issues making national headlines. Topics include re-do the congressional map, Congressman Pat Meehan (R) dealing with claims of sexual misconduct denying misconduct amid claims of sexual harassment and the debate over safe injection sites in Philadelphia.