Matt Cord

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Host at WMGK-FM (Philadelphia, PA)

Morning show host @WMGK and 27th year as @sixers PA announcer. Voice of NBA2K22/23/24/25

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Top 5 Songs With The Word "Bye"

Nov 7, 2023 | wmgk.com | Matt Cord

Unless you have been living under a rock, you know by now that our hometown Philadelphia Eagles took down the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday afternoon by a score of 28-23, and are now heading into the team’s bye week. Nothing is better than getting a big-time win over your archrival in dramatic fashion. Wait, scratch that.
Reflecting On The Philadelphia 76ers Trading James Harden

Nov 1, 2023 | wmgk.com | Matt Cord

Yesterday, in the very early hours of the morning, a blockbuster trade went down in the NBA involving the Philadelphia 76ers. The team traded James Harden to the Los Angeles Clippers, and as part of the trade, a familiar face returned to Philly.
The Wedding Party

Oct 30, 2023 | wmgk.com | Matt Cord

Over the weekend, I had a reason to dress up for a special occasion on a fine October night. No, it wasn’t for a Halloween party, but it was for a pretty neat wedding that I got to be a part of for a lovely newly wedded couple!So first off, congratulations to the amazing couple, Morgan and Matthew Dawson! It was an awesome night. I actually got to introduce the entire wedding party to the crowd and it was so fun.
Appearing In This Year's Philadelphia 76ers Hype Video

Oct 26, 2023 | wmgk.com | Matt Cord

As one season came to a close on Tuesday night – don’t worry, I won’t go any further than that because the wound is still open on that one – another officially begins tonight! The Philadelphia 76ers officially tip off their season tonight against the Milwaukee Bucks at 7:30 p.m.With every new season that comes, a hype video comes with it, and you best believe I was a part of the really neat hype video the 76ers put out for the 2023-2024 season.
Top 7 Videos From Seeing U2 At The Las Vegas Sphere

Oct 25, 2023 | wmgk.com | Matt Cord

As I wrote about a little bit in yesterday’s post, I made a quick trip out to the state of Nevada over the weekend to visit the Las Vegas Sphere. It was such a cool experience and one that would not be possible if it were not for the coordination of one individual, my dear friend, Kevin O’Donoghue. So I could not start this post off in any other way other than sending a huge shoutout to K.O.D. for executing a fantastic trip to Sin City and everything U2.
MGK Turkey Drop 2023: What You Can Donate

Oct 24, 2023 | wmgk.com | Matt Cord |Gina Cosenza

MGK Turkey Drop 2023 will take place on the morning of Tuesday, November 21, 2023. All listeners can visit one of the 12 ACME locations to make a donation as well as the Kimmel Center. Here is your list of the kinds of donations we will be accepting. 102.9 WMGK partners with ACME, CityTeam Philadelphia, and Dietz & Watson to collect donations to give to families who are less fortunate before the Thanksgiving holiday. The Kimmel Center will be our primary location.
Hosting The Society 76 Tip-Off Event For The Philadelphia 76ers

Oct 19, 2023 | wmgk.com | Matt Cord

Right now is a great time to be a Philadelphia sports fan. The Phillies are two wins away from winning a second consecutive NLCS and advancing to another World Series. The Eagles are among the few teams sitting at 5-1, which is good for the best record in the NFL. The Flyers are off to a great start to their season. Plus, the 76ers are a week away from tipping off their season.
Sights From The Philadelphia 76ers' Blue x White Scrimmage

Oct 17, 2023 | wmgk.com | Matt Cord

Don’t look now, but the NBA season is quickly approaching, and the Philadelphia 76ers held their annual Blue x White Scrimmage over the weekend, and you know I was in the building!As you read yesterday, on Saturday I participated in the Philly Bike Ride, which was amazing, and then I went over the bridge to Delaware to take in some preseason NBA action. The Blue x White Scrimmage took place at Chase Fieldhouse in Wilmington — the home of the reigning G-League champion, the Delaware Blue Coats.
The Top 11 Moments From The Philly Bike Ride 2023

Oct 16, 2023 | wmgk.com | Matt Cord

Another weekend down, another bike ride for the books! This past weekend, Pattyann and I participated in the Philly Bike Ride 2023, and it was an amazing time. As you all know, I am no stranger to bike rides or the city of Philadelphia, so combining the two is always a recipe for success in my mind. Come to think of it, those two things are easily two of my favorite things in the entire world.
We're Giving Away A Vinyl of The New Rolling Stones Record

Oct 13, 2023 | wmgk.com | Matt Cord

Each week on The Matt Cord Show With Steve Vassalotti is action-packed, and you truly never know what you are going to get when you listen.