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High Hopes: A Phillies Podcast

Jack Fritz and James Seltzer break down the happenings of the Phillies on and off the field. The guys discuss what the Phillies need to do in the future to get back to the World Series, with special guests, interviews, and fun.
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Episodes

PHILLIES DRAFT GAGE WOOD EMERGENCY POD!!!

James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Phillies picking Arkansas pitcher Gage Wood in the first round of the 2025 MLB Draft and react to everything that happened in San Diego over the weekend. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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

Jul 14, 202555 min

Phils (and Jack) Dominated Today

The Philadelphia Phillies put up 13 runs today and Bryce Harper got four hits in the win over the Giants. James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the win and discuss Jack's domination of Joe DeCamara in today's baseball contest. Presented by Miller Lite, To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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://podcastch...

Jul 10, 202546 min

We're So Lucky Zack Wheeler Is A Phillie

James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to Zack Wheeler's dominant complete game against the Reds on Sunday and discuss everything else that happened over the weekend with the Phillies. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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

Jul 06, 202550 min

A Very Special High Hopes Radio!

James Seltzer and Jack Fritz host for TWO HOURS on 94WIP, talking all things Phils on this holiday weekend. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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

Jul 06, 20251 hr 43 min

Give This Team A Shot

Jack Fritz and James Seltzer are back as the Phils just keep winning games. The guys give updated thoughts on the deadline, Zack Wheeler’s legacy and the MLB Draft. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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

Jul 03, 202551 min

Final Out: Zack Wheeler Dominates; Bryce Harper Returns

Jack Fritz reacts to the Phillies' 4-0 win over the Padres on Monday night and tries to evaluate just how great Zack Wheeler has been since joining the Phils after his latest gem. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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

Jul 01, 202539 min

The Phillies Earned A Sunday Podcast

James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Phillies' series win over the Braves and what Max Kepler's comments might mean for his future with the team. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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

Jun 29, 202555 min

Does This Mean We Own The Mets Now?

James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Phillies' series win over the Mets and discuss what the future should be with Bryce Harper after another ominous update on his injured wrist. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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

Jun 23, 202556 min

Phillies Beat Mets In Game 1; Take Over First Place

Jack Fritz reacts to the Phillies taking Game 1 against the Mets and moving into sole possession of first place in the NL East. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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

Jun 21, 202530 min

Let's Start A Brawl This Weekend

James Seltzer and Jack Fritz preview this weekend's crucial Phillies series against the Mets and discuss a possible Bryce Harper return. The guys also react to Ranger Suarez's latest gem and try to figure out what kind of contract he might get this offseason. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad ...

Jun 20, 202542 min

Final Out: Phils Win, Casty Returns

Jack Fritz reacts to the Phillies' win on Wednesday night over the Marlins in Miami. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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

Jun 19, 202533 min

Final Out: Phils Lose, Castellanos Benched

Jack Fritz reacts to the Phillies loss to the Marlins on Monday night and discusses the fallout from Nick Castellanos being benched for an inappropriate comment. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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

Jun 18, 202540 min

Final Out: Trea Turner Stays Hot, Phils Win 5th Straight

Jack Fritz reacts to the Phillies winning their fifth-straight game in a 5-2 victory over the Marlins on Monday night. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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

Jun 17, 202533 min

Disregard The Last Pod, The Phillies Are Back

James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Phillies' weekend sweep of the Blue Jays and talk about Otto Kemp's impact on the lineup. Later, the guys discuss Ranger Suarez's potential value at the trade deadline and what the pitching staff might look like in two years if Zack Wheeler does retire. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/priv...

Jun 16, 202555 min

The Phillies have the guys confused

Jack and James are befuddled by the team despite the 'season saving' series win over the Cubs. Will they make a move at the deadline? Will they ever have a good CF again? Who knows! Come see us at the High Hopes Phillies Trivia and Watch Party presented by Miller Lite on June 19th @ Ladder 15! 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

Jun 12, 202550 min

Final Out: Phillies Snap the Losing Streak!

Jack Fritz reacts to the Phillies beating the Cubs in extra innings on Monday night. 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

Jun 10, 202539 min

Which Is Worse: Getting Hit With A Nuclear Bomb or Getting Swept By The Pirates?

Hopes are not high after the Phillies got swept by the Pirates this weekend. James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the recent skid and talk about how Bryce Harper's wrist injury could affect the team's plans for the trade deadline. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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://podca...

Jun 08, 202549 min

Just To Be Clear, Jack Always Wore A Cup

James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Phillies' brutal finish in Toronto and what the team can do to turn their fortunes around heading into the weekend. Presented by Miller LiteTo purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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

Jun 06, 20251 hr 9 min

Final Out: Phillies Go Cold In Game 2 vs Toronto

Jack Fritz reacts to a frustrating 2-1 loss on Wednesday night in which a Nick Castellanos home run was the Phillies only offense. Presented by Miller LiteTo purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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

Jun 05, 202538 min

Final Out: Trea Turner's Two HRs Take Down Toronto

Jack Fritz reacts to the Phillies snapping their losing streak thanks to the return of Bryce Harper and Trea Turner's two home runs. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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

Jun 04, 202534 min

Actually, This Weekend Was A Good Thing

James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Phillies getting swept by the Brewers and discuss their trip to Reading to see Aidan Miller and the Fightin' Phils. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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

Jun 02, 20251 hr 5 min

Phillies Win Another Series, But There Was No Retaliation So Did They Really Win It?

James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Phillies taking 2 of 3 against the Braves and discuss an interesting idea to fix the struggling bullpen. Later, the talk about the Rhys Hoskins trade rumors and preview the Brewers series. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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://podcas...

May 30, 202558 min

Final Out: Phillies Split Double-Header, Win Series vs Braves

Jack Fritz reacts to the Phillies splitting Thursday's doubleheader against the Braves and we hear from Rob Thomson as he gives an update on Bryce Harper's elbow after he sat out both games. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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

May 30, 202532 min

Final Out: Bryce Harper Injured In Philies Shutout Win

Jack Fritz reacts to the Phillies' 2-0 win over the Braves and gives us the latest updates on Bryce Harper after he was hit by a pitch and left the game early. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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

May 28, 202537 min

Phils Sweep The Rockies & A Trade Idea That Will Shock You

The Philadelphia Phillies have won seven games in a row and the High Hopes podcast reacts to the recent run of success for the hottest team in the National League. Later, Jack gives us a deadline trade idea that could bring a fan favorite back to Philly. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choic...

May 23, 20251 hr 10 min

Phillies Beat Up On The Rockies (Again)

Jack Fritz reacts to the Phillies' win over the Rockies on Tuesday night and discusses some of the positive things he's seen from the team since the start of the week. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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

May 21, 202528 min

Kyle Schwarber Hits 300th Home Run In Comeback Win Over Rockies

Jack Fritz discusses the Phillies' comeback win over the Rockies on Monday night and reacts to the Phils bein⁠g in first place in the NL East following the victory. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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

May 20, 202526 min

Reacting To Alvardo's Suspension & Abel's Debut

Jack Fritz and James Seltzer discuss Jose Alvarado's 80-game suspension and how the Phillies could replace his role in the postseason. The guys also react to Mick Abel's dominant MLB debut and the Phillies' sweep of the Pirates. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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://podcastc...

May 19, 202548 min

Phils Win 8-4, Bryce Gets 1000th RBI & Thoughts On Nola/Abel

Jack Fritz reacts to the Phillies comeback win over the Pirates on Friday night and also discusses the latest on Aaron Nola's sprained ankle with Mick Abel expected to make his debut on Sunday. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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

May 17, 202527 min
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