From 'High Hopes' (subscribe here): The Phillies won on Saturday, but after another loss on Sunday, James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are ready for the team to make some big changes. Could Rob Thomson or Kevin Long be gone before Tuesday's game against the Giants? What about Alec Bohm? Also, would Dave Dombrowski be interesting in reuniting with Alex Cora?
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Full Show: Does Rob Thomson Deserve the Majority of the Blame For Phillies Struggles?
27/04/2026 | 3h 10min
On the WIP Afternoon Show, Spike, Ike, and Fritz examine a difficult weekend for Philadelphia fans, debating whether the Phillies should move on from manager Rob Thomson. They break down the Sixers' blowout loss to the Celtics and analyze the return of Joel Embiid. The group also recaps the Eagles' draft selections with analyst Mike Mayock.
Hour 4: Eagles Defensive Line Moves
27/04/2026 | 49min
Ike, Spike, and Jack Fritz discuss the funniest weekend moments, including Andrew Filipponi’s nipple piercing bet and Mike Tirico’s mention of WIP. They analyze the Eagles' fifth-year options for Jalen Carter and Nolan Smith.
Eagles D-Line Costs Soaring After Jalen Carter and Nolan Smith 5th Year Option Pick-Ups
27/04/2026 | 25min
Ike, Spike, and Fritz react to the Eagles exercising fifth-year options for Jalen Carter and Nolan Smith, debating the future financial impact on the defensive line.
Top 5 at 5
27/04/2026 | 23min
Ike Reese, Spike Eskin, and Jack Fritz discuss Cole Payton’s highlights and his potential as a dynamic quarterback. They react to Andrew Filipponi’s brief resignation stunt and Mike Tirico mentioning the station on a national broadcast. The group also critiques Eric Collins’ high-energy calling of the Sixers game before talking with a caller about the Beyoncé Majorettes.
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.