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Interview with Punxsutawney Phil, The Groundhog Day Prognosticator

Don’t be mad at Phil if his prediction isn’t want you wanted you hear. For him, it’s just a gig. He told us so in this exclusive interview:

Annual Groundhog's Day Ritual Held In Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania

PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA – FEBRUARY 02: Groundhog Punxsutawney Phil climbs on the top hat of his handler after Phil did not see his shadow and predicting an early spring during the 127th Groundhog Day Celebration at Gobbler’s Knob on February 2, 2013 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. The Punxsutawney ‘Inner Circle’ claimed that there were about 35,000 people gathered at the event to watch Phil’s annual forecast. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Don't be mad at Phil if his prediction isn't want you wanted you hear. For him, it's just a gig.

He told us so in this exclusive interview:


Punxsutawney Phil Ain’t The Only Game In Town, Here’s 6 Other Famous Groundhogs

Lets be honest, you've spent most of your life not caring about Pennsylvania's most famous groundhog. But, we found a reason for Philadelphians to rally around him once and for all: did you know there are Punxsutawney Phil imitators around the country?

Staten Island Chuck:

Midtown Mel:

Dunkirk Dave:

French Creek Freddie:

Chesapeake Chuck:

Sir Walter Wally:

The only sanctioned imitator is The Ground Slob:

Interview with Punxsutawney Phil, The Groundhog Day Prognosticator

The Preston & Steve Show has been a cornerstone of Philly’s morning radio scene since 1998. Hosts Preston Elliot and Steve Morrison are joined by Casey Boy Foster, Nick McIlwain & Marisa Magnatta weekday morning from 6am – 10:30am-ish. Listen live via 93.3 WMMR or the MMR App, watch the daily YouTube Livestream and subscribe to The Preston & Steve Show full show podcast.