PHILLIES FIRE ROB THOMSON EMERGENCY POD | 'High Hopes'
29/04/2026 | 32min
From 'High Hopes' (subscribe here): The Philadelphia Phillies relieved Rob Thomson of his duties on Tuesday morning and named Don Mattingly the team's interim manager. James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the move and discuss how it could change things for the struggling ball club.
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Full Show: Reacting to Rob Thompson's Firing
28/04/2026 | 3h 8min
Ike, Spike and Fritz process the major news of the Phillies firing manager Rob Thompson and moving forward with Don Mattingly as the interim leader. They hear directly from Dave Dombrowski during his press conference and debate whether the roster underperformance is on the players or the coaching staff. The discussion also includes analysis of the Flyers' playoff struggles and a preview of the Sixers' pivotal Game 5 in Boston.
Hour 2: Live Coverage of Dave Dombrowski's Press Conference
28/04/2026 | 1h 2min
The WIP Afternoon Show is live with Dave Dombrowski's press conference as he explains the decision to move on from Rob Thomson and appoint Don Mattingly as interim manager. Ike and Spike discuss the lack of accountability in the front office while Dave Uram reports on the somber atmosphere in the Phillies clubhouse. They evaluate whether a new coaching voice can truly fix the underperforming roster during this early-season crisis.
Hour 3: Tuesdays with ESP
28/04/2026 | 45min
Ike Reese, Spike Eskin, and Jack Fritz discuss the fallout of the Phillies' decision to fire manager Rob Thompson and evaluate the potential of interim leader Don Mattingly. They also dive into the Eagles' roster management, focusing on fifth-year options for Jalen Carter and the potential impact of losing key front office executives like Alex Halaby. The conversation extends to Jalen Hurts' role in the offense and the ongoing debate over the team's reliance on elite talent versus schematic structure.
Hour 4: Sixers and Phillies Preview
28/04/2026 | 49min
Ike, Spike, and Fritz break down the Phillies' sudden decision to fire Rob Thompson and hire Don Mattingly. They also discuss Joel Embiid's status for Game 5 against the Celtics and share frustrations over unsolicited sports small talk in the office.
Ike, Spike and Fritz is fast, fearless Philly sports talk powered by opinion, chemistry and a little chaos. Hosted by former Eagle Ike Reese, Spike Eskin and Jack Fritz, the show blends a player’s perspective, a fan’s mindset, and isn’t afraid to stir the pot. From Eagles autopsies and Phillies debates to Sixers drama, Flyers talk and the biggest national sports stories, nothing is off limits. Smart, loud and unapologetically Philly, Ike, Spike and Fritz is the place where tomorrow’s sports arguments get started. Full episodes, individual hours and highlights drop every week day.
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