Ike, Spike and Fritz

It’s time for another Jackie Baseball High Hopes report, and Jack has his eye on two potential Phillies mainstays who could be on their way out — possibly even to a division rival. What does this mean for the future of the Phillies?

As the Eagles gear up for another potential Super Bowl run, the WIP Afternoon Show debates whether the excitement and magic of Super Bowl appearances has started to wear off now that getting there is the expectation. Has the bar been raised so high that the luster is fading?

Kevin Patullo’s offense hasn’t looked sharp or cohesive for much of the season. Now, with the 49ers coming to town, the WIP Afternoon Show debates whether Patullo is coaching for his job on Sunday. Is this a must-prove game for the Eagles’ offensive coordinator?

From 'High Hopes' (subscribe here): James Seltzer and Jack Fritz discuss the Phillies' current contract talks with JT Realmuto and wonder if moving off the catcher in favor of a better hitter would make this team more fun in 2026. 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

From 'Go Birds' (subscribe here): Eliot Shorr-Parks dives into everything Nick Sirianni had to say on Monday, including Tanks Bigsby, Jalen Hurts big-game experience and whether Hurts will run it more in the playoffs. Then, 5 interesting stats for the Eagles and 49ers. 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