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97.5 The Fanatic Announces (Another) New Afternoon Drive Show Featuring Former Phillies Pitcher Ricky Bottalico
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All posts by Mike LipinskiPublished03 Jun 2025
Earlier today, Beasley Media Group announced a new afternoon drive show on 97.5 The Fanatic. Unfiltered with Ricky Bo and Bill Colarulo will officially debut on Monday, June 9 from 2-to-6 PM, according to the station announcement.
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Here’s what to expect from Unfiltered according to Beasley’s release:
“Unfiltered with Ricky Bo & Bill Colarulo is where Philly sports fans will come for truth, not fluff. Their mission is to deliver bold, authentic, and unapologetic conversations that reflect the passion, intensity, and loyalty of this city’s fan base. From the field to the front office, no topic is off-limits. Whether they’re breaking down big plays, calling out bad calls, or clashing over takes, their goal is to inform, entertain, and represent the voice of the real Philly sports fan—raw, unfiltered, and always all-in
Together, Ricky and Bill will bring a dynamic blend of perspective, passion, and personality to the airwaves!”
Bottalico has survived the last few changes to the afternoon show by Beasley Media Group. The former Phillies reliever was originally part of The Best Show Ever? with Tyrone Johnson, Jen Scordo, and Hunter Brody, the later three were unceremoniously let go over the best 18-months. Ricky Bo has acted as the sidekick to Connor Thomas on the afternoon drive show since. As for Colarulo, he will shift over from The Mike Missanelli Show which airs from 10 am to 2 pm daily.
