In Hour 1, the WIP Afternoon Show gears up for Opening Day by sharing their excitement for the Philadelphia Phillies season. Plus, they tackle a big question about whether one of the team’s top performers from last year, Trea Turner, can replicate his success this season.
Will we see the same Trea Turner in 2026?
26/03/2026 | 20min
The question on everyone’s mind: can Trea Turner replicate his batting title-winning season this year, especially with some worrying signs emerging during Spring Training?
Phillies season expectations
26/03/2026 | 24min
The WIP Afternoon Show is taking listeners right up to Opening Day, starting with a deep dive into why they’re staying locked in and fully committed to following this Philadelphia Phillies squad this season.
Best of the Phillies on WIP: Is this team a World Series contender?
26/03/2026 | 59min
It’s Opening Day Eve, and the WIP team is live to get you ready for Phillies baseball! We’re breaking down the roster, debating World Series odds, and predicting what’s in store for Bryce Harper after a wild offseason.
Opening Day is HERE- Phillies open the 2026 season tomorrow! | 'High Hopes'
26/03/2026 | 1h 24min
From 'High Hopes' (subscribe here): Jack Fritz and James Seltzer preview the Phillies' 2026 season as Phillies' Opening Day is tomorrow at Citizens Bank Park versus the Texas Rangers! Jack and James also speak with Phillies' General Manager Preston Mattingly ahead of the season!
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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.