94WIP Afternoons

Full Show: Did we overrate the Phillies?

Jack and Ike's full show from 4/15

Text Line

Jack and Ike close the show with the text line

Top 5 at 5: Things that aren't coming back

Jack and Ike hear the top 5 at 5 with Ben Kenney, talk with Spike Eskin and discuss the upcoming WNBA draft

Jack wants a new leadoff hitter for the Phillies! Plus, reacting to the Allen Iverson "statue"

Hour 3: Ike and Jack analyze Jack's new idea for the Phillies batting order, including moving Kyle Schwarber out of the leadoff spot. Plus, they talk about the Sixers Allen Iverson "statue" and take your calls.

The Allen Iverson “statue” and your calls on the Phillies

The guys talk about the fan reaction to the Sixers reveal of the Allen Iverson “statue” and talk to Andy from Deptford and others about the Phillies early season struggles.

Jack presents his overhauled Phillies batting order, including a new leadoff hitter!

Jack makes the case some major changes to the Phillies batting order and Ike weighs in, will Rob Thomson listen to Jack’s idea?

Another big contract on the Eagles offense and are you nervous for Sixers-Heat?

Hour 2: Ike and Jack talk about the impact of the Eagles signing Devonta Smith to an extension and how the Sixers matchup against the Miami Heat for the play-in game.

Should we be worried about the Sixers facing the Heat?

The guys breakdown the Sixers matchup against the Miami Heat in the play-in game and the biggest x-factor, Joel Embiid’s health. Plus, Herb from the Northeast calls in to talk Sixers!

Will the Eagles offense live up to their contracts?

The Eagles signed Devonta Smith to an extension so the guys react to that news and look at how much money the Eagles have invested in the offense relative to the defense and discuss whether the offensive stars will live up to their contracts.

Did we overrate the Phillies heading into the season?

Hour 1: Ike and Jack talk about whether or not we overrated the Phillies heading into the season. Are the Phillies just a .500 ball club or are they just starting slow once again? Plus, Rob Thomson, Bryce Harpers struggles, and your calls.

Should we be worried about Bryce Harper?

The guys explain why, despite his struggles, they are more patient with Bryce Harper than other Phillies and believe the team will get going once Harper gets going.

Ike cautions fans against “jumping ship” on the Phillies this early

Full Show: Do the 76ers deserve a clean slate?

Jack and Ike's full show from 4/12

Top 5 at 5: Traditions to eradicate from sports

Ben Kenney does the top 5 at 5 with Jack, Ike and Spike Eskin

Patrick Surtain to the Eagles? Is Spike putting pressure on the Sixers?

Hour 3: Ike and Jack discuss the potential for the Eagles to trade for Patrick Surtain. Then Spike Eskin joins the guys and gives his perspective on whether the Sixers get a clean slate heading into the playoffs this year.

Spike on whether the Sixers deserve a clean slate

Spike Eskin joins the guys to give his thoughts on whether there should be pressure and expectations on Joel Embiid and the Sixers heading into the playoffs this year. Plus, the latest installment of WIP’s Memory Bank.

Could the Eagles trade for Patrick Surtain?

The guys discuss a rumor that the Broncos could be open to trading Patrick Surtain and how the Eagles could work their way into landing the star cornerback. Plus, some Phillies talk and your calls.

Randy Wolf reminisces about his time with the Phillies and ESP on the Sixers and the NFL Draft

Hour 2: Ike and Jack get Eliot Shorr-Parks' opinion on the Sixers playoff chances and who the Eagles could take in the NFL Draft. Then Randy Wolf joins the show and talks about his Phillies career and coming back to Citizens Bank Park, 20 years after he opened it.

Randy Wolf on his time with the Phillies

Former Phillies pitcher Randy Wolf joins the guys to talk about his time with the Phillies and opening up Citizens Bank Park ahead of throwing out the first pitch for tonight’s game.

ESP on the Sixers heading into the playoffs and the NFL Draft

The guys talk to Eliot Shorr-Parks to get his thoughts on the Sixers outlook ahead of the playoffs, as well as what he thinks the Eagles should do in the NFL Draft.

What’s your expectations heading into the playoffs for the Sixers?

Hour 1: Ike and Jack discuss the pressure and expectations on the Sixers heading into the playoffs and take your calls. Does this Sixers team deserve a clean slate? Can they get out of the second round?

Ike: Sixers must get to the Eastern Conference Finals

With a healthy Joel Embiid and a banged up Eastern Conference, Ike believes the pressure should be on for the Sixers to finally get out of the second round. Jack explains why he is giving this year’s Sixers a clean slate in the playoffs and has given the past failures.

Danny Green Talks Sixers Playoffs; Nick Nurse vs Doc | 'Clap Your Hands'

From 'Clap Your Hands' (subscribe here): Former Sixers Guard, Danny Green joined Eliot Shorr-Parks and Producer James on the pod to preview the playoffs for the Sixers and also talk the difference between Nick Nurse and Doc Rivers as coach. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WIP Afternoons: Final Hour 4/11/2024

Jack Fritz and Ike Reese close out the final hour of today's show including a Top 5 at 5 with Francisco Rojas, along with an unexpected cameo appearance from the future host of the Afternoon show, Spike Eskin!

WIP Afternoons- Text Line 4/11/2024

On today's show Jack Fritz and Ike Reese react to the latest edition of the WIP text line. 

WIP Afternoons Full Show: We're nit picking the Phillies too much

On today's show Jack Fritz and Ike Reese debate whether or not fans are nit picking the Philadelphia Phillies too much. Also Larry Anderson and Brian Baldinger joined the show to talk all things relevant about the Phils and Eagles. 

Top 5 at 5: Notable tough moments from a Philadelphia athlete

Francisco Rojas is back with another Top 5 at 5.  This time around, he breaks down The Top Five notable tough guy moments from a Philly athlete.

Talking Sixers playoff chances and pressure, and a Devonta Smith extension

Hour 3: Ike and Jack talk about the chances of the Sixers making a deep playoff run now that Joel Embiid is back and how much pressure is on Embiid in these playoffs compared to other stars. Plus, do the Eagles need to sign Devonta Smith to an extension this offseason or can it wait till next year.

Should the Eagles extend Devonta Smith this offseason?

The guys discuss whether the Eagles should feel a sense or urgency to sign Devonta Smith to an extension this offseason or is it okay to wait. Plus, the latest in the Shohei Ohtani saga.

How much pressure is on the Sixers in the playoffs now that Joel Embiid is back?

The guys discuss how the Sixers have been playing since Joel Embiid has returned and what to expect from the Sixers in the playoffs. Could the Sixers make a deep run? And how much pressure is on Embiid and the Sixers to win?

Larry Andersen on the Phillies so far and Brian Baldinger on the Eagles and the NFL Draft

Hour 2: Ike and Jack are first joined by Larry Andersen to get his perspective on the Phillies after 12 games. Then they talk to Brian Baldinger about the Eagles and the NFL Draft.

Larry Andersen on the Phillies up and down start to the season

The guys talk to Larry Andersen about how the Phillies have performed over the first two weeks of the season. What does he think about the offense and the team’s approach at the plate?

Is the Brock Bowers dream over?

The Eagles have signed a tight end and Jack is worried that means they won’t trade up for Brock Bowers. Should the Eagles even consider Bowers? Plus, discussing the Phillies approach this season.

Jack Fritz: Stop nitpicking the Phillies!

The guys kick off the show discussing whether the early criticism of the Phillies is warranted and whether or not the fans are overreacting to the team’s 6-6 start.

Eagles & Packers announced for Brazil Game

Jack and Ike have a brief show after The Phillies play an afternoon game.  They talk about The Eagles & Packers being announced for Week 1 in Brazil, Sixers, and more.

Full Show: The Eagles need to trade up in The Draft for Brock Bowers

Jack and Ike discuss whether or not The Eagles should trade up in The NFL Draft for Georgia Tight End, Brock Bowers.  Also, 94 WIP's Eagles Reporter, Eliot-Shorr Parks, joins the show for an hour to talk about The Eagles.

The Text Line (4/9/24)

Ike and Jack react to today's edition of The Text Line 

The Top 5 at 5: Softest things we see in sports today

Francisco Rojas is back with another Top Five at Five.  This time around, the top five softest things that we see in sports nowadays. 

Phillies, Eagles & CeeDee Lamb situation in Dallas

Jack and Ike finish the last hour with The Top 5 at 5, The Text Line & more.

Will we boo Rhys Hoskins? And is Brock Bowers the Eagles guy?

Hour 3: Ike and Jack discuss the strong pitching from the Phillies so far, comments from Rhys Hoskins on his upcoming return to Philly, and more discussion of the Eagles possibly trading up for Brock Bowers.

Should the Eagles trade up for Brock Bowers?

The guys continue to debate whether the Eagles should trade up to get Brock Bowers in the NFL Draft, take your calls, and much more.

Reasons for optimism with the Phillies and comments from Rhys Hoskins

The guys discuss some reasons from optimism, both with the Phillies lineup and the pitching staff, amidst the continued slump from Nick Castellanos. Plus, they react to Rhys Hoskins’ comments about whether he’ll be booed when he comes to Philadelphia with the Brewers.

Tuesdays with Eliot: Is the Eagles defense better than we think?

Hour 2: Ike and Jack are joined by Eliot Shorr-Parks who stuns them by claiming the Eagles defense is closer to the top 5 than the bottom 5 in the league. The guys discuss comments from Haasan Reddick's dad, Brock Bowers, and more.

We’re still wondering why the Eagles traded Haasan Reddick and more Brock Bowers talk

Ike, Jack, and Eliot react to comments from Haasan Reddick's dad and try to figure out why the Eagles traded Reddick away. Plus, should the Eagles trade up for Brock Bowers and what's their biggest hole on offense?

ESP: The Eagles defense is closer to Top 5 than Bottom 5

Eliot Shorr-Parks joins the guys and explains why he isn’t as concerned about the Eagles defense as others are, and why offense might be the way to go in the draft.

Should the Eagles add to their offense in the NFL Draft or go defense?

Hour 1: Ike and Jack discuss whether there's already enough talent around Jalen Hurts for the Eagles to figure out if he's really the guy, or if it couldn't hurt for the team to trade up for tight end Brock Bowers. Should the Eagles try to improve the offense or defense in the first round of the draft.

What's the best way for the Eagles to help Jalen Hurts?

Responding to Jack wanting Brock Bowers, Chuck from Mt Airy calls to ask, is Jalen Hurts good enough? Ike argues that there’s already enough talent around Hurts to succeed and adding to the defense would take the pressure off of Hurts and the offense.

Ike: Talk of Eagles drafting Brock Bowers is something out of Twilight Zone

Jack wants the Eagles to trade up in the NFL Draft to get Brock Bowers but Ike tries to bring sanity to the show and explains why the Eagles need to prioritize defense.

Full Show: Should the Eagles trade for Micah Parsons?

Jack and Ike's full show from 4/8

Big weekend of college basketball

Hour 4: Jack and Ike discuss South Carolina's national championship, plus hear the top 5 at 5, text line and discuss the Micah Parsons trade