From 'WIP Daily' (subscribe here): As we prepare to unveil the 2025 Top Athlete in Philadelphia, Joe Giglio guesses what the top-11 list could look like three years from now. 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
On today's show, the WIP Midday Show is previewing this weekend's massive series vs the New York Mets! If the Phillies take this series will the Phillies make a true believer out of you. Phillies radio broadcaster Scott Franzke also joins the show to give his view on this same question but from within the Phillies. Also, the WIP Afternoon unveiling their top 3 out of 11 Philadelphia athletes today and Jalen Hurts has an inside route to number 1! But does he deserve it? As well as, a potential Br...
In hour 1, the WIP Midday Show is looking at this weekend's series against the Mets that has major implications for postseason baseball and more importantly the NL East division title. And, an important factor that can help boost the Phillies to this is Bryce Harper who could make his return this weekend! Do you think it's possible Harper returns? And, will a series win make you a believer in the Phillies?
In hour 2, Joe and Kyle are tired of dealing with this Jalen Hurts discourse. While they believe Hurts is a good QB to potentially have him top the list of the best athletes in Philadelphia would be insane! Hugh on the other hand doesn't think Joe and Kyle are seeing the bigger picture and tries to break it down for them. Who do you side with? Plus, who should be considered the true Phillies #2 in the starting pitching rotation come playoff time?
In hour 3, the WIP Midday Show have another Franzke Friday! Phillies radio broadcaster Scott Franzke joins the show and gives all the details you need to know before the Mets v Phillies series this weekend! And, Nick Castellanos asked Phillies management to do what for him?!
In hour 4, Joe Giglio has made his list of the top 11 Philadelphia athletes in 3 years time and sharing it with Hugh and Kyle! Find out which athletes stayed, went and your #1 Philadelphia athlete of 2028! Plus, the WIP Midday Show has cooked up the parlay of the weekend! Find out if the midday show will be making money this weekend.
The WIP Midday Show have made the parlay you should follow this weekend! Listen as the Joe, Hugh and Kyle come together to finally win the whole show money, rather than just Hugh!
With all the excitement of the Afternoon show releasing the top 3 of their top 11 Philadelphia athletes list today Joe wants to keep the excitement going. Creating a list of the top 11 Philadelphia athletes in 3 years! Who stayed on the list and who's new to Joe's list of the future?
Nick Castellanos was not only in the news for his benching but also when his wife took to X after he was called out for poor fielding. Castellanos has now doubled down by asking Phillies management to give him his metrics printed out so he can get both his own justification and show the doubters!
It's a Franzke Friday on the WIP Midday Show! Scott Franzke joins the show to give his opinion on the Nick Castellanos vs Rob Thomson situation, seeing if there's any chance the Phillies can expect a Bryce Harper return this weekend, and everything else setting up the massive series this weekend vs the New York Mets!
The WIP Afternoon show will be unveiling their top 3 of their top 11 Philadelphia Athletes list today. The top 3 will include Saquon Barkley, Zack Wheeler and Jalen Hurts! Joe and Kyle think it would be ridiculous to have Jalen Hurts top this list. Meanwhile, Hugh understands why Jalen Hurts can be that high in the eyes of the people of Philadelphia!
Zack Wheeler is by far and away the Phillies best pitcher! But who is the consensus #2 on the Phillies, particularly looking into the future come playoff time? Find out who the midday show would place as their consensus #2 pitcher in the starting rotation if the playoffs were to start tomorrow?
Bryce Harper has been out injured since June 7th. But could it be time for the Phillies superstar to return to the lineup this weekend in the crucial series vs the New York Mets?! Hear what some around the Phillies have to say and if there is a legitimate shot for Harper to return to the lineup!
The Philadelphia Phillies face their biggest opponent of the season when they take on the biggest series of the season so far as the New York Mets come to town with a chance to take over the NL East! Could a series win from the Phillies make a true believer in this Phillies team?
On today's show, The WIP Midday show is disappointed in Phillies manager Rob Thomson and the way he handled the Nick Castellanos situation over the past couple days. They feel by deploying him back into the starting lineup last night it sets a poor precedent for the rest of the team. How do you feel? Did Rob Thomson handle the Nick Castellanos situation correctly? Plus, Ace Bailey cancels his workout with the Philadelphia 76ers! Was this the last straw for the polarizing draft prospect? And, Zac...
In hour 1, the WIP Midday Show is reacting to last night's Phillis vs Marlins game. Most notably Rob Thomson going back on his decision to bench Nick Castellanos by deploying him back into the lineup last night. The midday show is disappointed in the way Topper handled the situation. Are you upset with the way Rob Thomson handled this situation? Plus, the midday show takes a look as what can only be described as an up and down night for Nick Castellanos.
In hour 2, Joe, Hugh and Kyle are looking at what the Phillies should do about impending free agent pitcher Ranger Suarez who's been pitching absolutely lights out this season! Should they trade him, let him play out the rest of the season or re-sign him now?! Plus, understanding more of Rob Thomson's reasoning for benching Nick Castellanos.
In hour 3, the WIP Midday Show is reacting to the news Ace Bailey at the last second cancelled his pre draft workout with the Philadelphia 76ers! This may have been the last straw for the WIP Midday Show for the Rutgers guard to even be considered a potential option at pick 3 in the draft. Should the Sixers remove Bailey from their draft board? Plus, looking at Bryson Stott's bounce back performance yesterday!
In hour 4, Joe, Hugh and Kyle are reacting again to the WIP Afternoon Show's Top 11 Philadelphia Athletes list! This time the midday show is wondering about Zack Baun's exclusion from the list. Do you believe Baun deserved to make the list? And, are the Mets falling apart just in time to face the Phillies this weekend?
The Mets are finally starting to get back to their embarrassing ways dropping their 5th straight game last night with an all time low moment against the Braves last night! This all with a NL East deciding series in Philadelphia this weekend between the Mets and the Phillies! Could the Phillies be catching the Mets at the right time to capitalize on this situation?
Yesterday on the WIP Afternoon Show. Ike, Spike and Fritz continued to reveal their cumulative list of the top 11 athletes in Philadelphia! The midday show has strong feelings on both sides of the argument. Joe and Kyle are furious by this news, while Hugh feels justified through his 'defense is a luxury' take! How do you feel about Baun's exclusion from the top 11 list?
While Rob Thomson and Nick Castellanos were the talk of the Phillies yesterday many people are overlooking Bryson Stott having a bit of a bounce back of sorts. With a home run and 3 rbi's is this the turning point for what has been a mediocre season so far for Stott?
As the NBA Draft keeps getting closer and closer there are more reports coming out about potential Sixers prospects! One of them is Rutgers guard Ace Bailey who after agreeing to a workout with the Sixers reportedly cancelled his own pre draft workout with the Sixers after. Should the Sixers remove Ace Bailey completely off their draft board?
Back to the Rob Thomson discussion with how he handled the Nick Castellanos situation, Hugh is playing it on the fence! He is this disappointed but he's trying to see both sides of the story and see if Thomson maybe had more thought to it! Do you think Thomson can be disappointing while still being proven right?
Ranger Suarez after a slow start to the season has been pitching lights out lately. Allowing a 1.17 ERA on the season and is within reaching distance of his second consecutive MLB All Star game! All this while being on the last year of his contract. What should the Phillies do with Ranger Suarez: trade him, let him play the rest of this season out, or re-sign him now?!
With Nick Castellanos making his return to the lineup last night the WIP Midday Show wants to look over all the good and the bad of his performance! From his game winning catch, to his reaction to some of his teammates success the midday show is analyzing all of it!
Nick Castellanos was returned to the lineup yesterday after being benched for a game due to what was an 'inappropriate comment' towards manager Rob Thomson. Castellanos may have got his revenge by having the game sealing catch on the warning track, but the Midday Show is still disappointed with how Rob Thomson handled the situation! How do you feel with Rob Thomson's handling of the Nick Castellanos situation?
From 'WIP Daily' (subscribe here): Bryson Stott has struggled at the plate all season and Joe Giglio wonders how long he can remain in the lineup every day. 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
On today's show, the WIP Midday Show are reacting to Rob Thomson benching Nick Castellanos due to an 'inappropriate comment' made by Castellanos! Who was more in the right or wrong Castellanos or Thomson and what possibly could've been said between the two?! Also, Phillies beat reporter Devan Kaney joins the show to give her insight on the controversy. And, ESP is live with the midday show debating Joe Giglio over Jalen Hurts' placement on his top 11 Philadelphia athlete list! As well as, a Bryc...
In hour 1, the WIP Midday Show is reacting to the decision of the night. Rob Thomson benching Nick Castellanos due to an 'inappropriate comment.' Find out what the midday show thinks was said and who the midday show is siding with Rob Thomson or Nick Castellanos?
