Ike, Spike and Fritz

Brodes joins Spike and Fritz to defend his controversial decision to celebrate the Carolina Hurricanes' Stanley Cup victory. He reveals his personal rankings for the top 11 athletes in Philadelphia, sparking a heated debate for leaving Bryce Harper off the list. They also discuss the upcoming NHL draft.

Ike, Spike, and Fritz discuss the reported increase in Julian Lurie’s operational involvement with the Philadelphia Eagles as he prepares to eventually succeed his father. They compare the team’s stability under Jeffrey Lurie to other sports dynasties like the Steinbrenner and Jones families. The conversation also touches on Josh Harris’s vast sports empire and a viral celebration video. 01:16 - S...

Ike, Spike, and Fritz break down the latest rankings in the WIP Top 11, debating whether Tyrese Maxey is being overrated compared to Joel Embiid. They analyze Quinyon Mitchell's performance and discuss his potential as a shutdown corner for the Eagles. They also mock the logistics of the Knicks' championship parade and consider a hypothetical trade for Maxx Crosby. 02:24 - Knicks Championship Para...

Spike Eskin and Ike Reese debate a potential blockbuster trade involving Jalen Carter for Raiders' star Maxx Crosby. They weigh the benefits of Crosby's veteran leadership against the massive potential and character concerns surrounding Carter's future in Philadelphia.

Ike, Spike, and Fritz react to Cavs GM Mike Gansey jinxing a Phillies no-hitter and debate Jalen Hurts' standing among Philadelphia athletes. They take heated calls from listeners defending the quarterback's leadership style while critiquing Spike's history at the station. The discussion also covers Andrew Painter's potential move to the minors and upcoming reveals of their top athlete rankings.

From 'Go Birds' (subscribe here): Eliot Shorr-Parks goes over the the AJ Epenesa contract that he signed with the Eagles, a look at how versatile Cooper DeJean really is and a recent history of how first-year offensive coordinators do in their first year on the job. Join Go Birds! Insiders!, a new community for all the #RealOnes, #AutoDownloaders and Daily listeners to hang out, talk Eagles and en...

Spike Eskin, Ike Reese, and Jack Fritz discuss Nick Sirianni's standing among NFL coaches following a revealing article in The Athletic. They dive into the WIP Afternoon Show’s Top 11 Athletes list, highlighting Jalen Hurts’ surprising drop to the seventh spot. They also break down the Phillies' latest lineup shifts and trade rumors while critiquing the ownership differences between the 76ers and...

Ike and Spike clash over Nick Sirianni’s standing among NFL coaches following a profile in The Athletic by Michael Silver. While Ike argues Sirianni’s winning percentage and culture-building earn him top-five status, Spike maintains he is properly rated behind elite names like Andy Reid and Sean McVay. They also reveal Jalen Hurts and Cooper DeJean as the latest additions to the official WIP Top 1...

WIP Afternoon Show welcomes Eliot Shorr-Parks to discuss Nick Sirianni's coaching evolution and rumors surrounding Jalen Hurts' relationship with the front office. They dive into Eliot's controversial Top 11 Philadelphia athletes list, culminating in a heated argument over ranking Hurts as the city's top player over Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sánchez.

Ike reveals his Top 11 Philadelphia athletes on the WIP Afternoon Show, sparking debate by ranking Cristopher Sánchez as the city's most dominant player over stars like Joel Embiid. Spike and Fritz analyze the Phillies' recent lineup shifts and potential trade targets like Jhoan Duran. They also contrast the passionate ownership style of James Dolan with the perceived detachment of Josh Harris.

Ike Reese, Spike Eskin, and Jack Fritz broadcast live from the Chesapeake Inn and rank WIP employees they refuse to take in public. They engage in a heated debate regarding Nick Sirianni’s coaching legacy and positional ranking compared to Jalen Hurts. Dave Uram also joins to provide a Phillies lineup update and injury news ahead of their series with the Marlins.

Ike, Spike, and Fritz catch up with Dave Uram to discuss the Phillies' lineup changes, including Kyle Schwarber playing first base and Trea Turner's injury.

Ike, Spike, and Fritz reveal a list of WIP employees who are too difficult to take out in public, featuring stories of lobster grilled cheese demands and 'Buzzplaining.' They also take a call from Herb in the Northeast for his latest ranking of top athletes in Philadelphia and analyze the newest additions to the Phillies bullpen. 03:54 - WIP’s High Maintenance Personalities 11:58 - Herb’s Philadel...

Ike Reese reveals his definitive list of the top 11 athletes in Philadelphia, ranking Cristopher Sánchez at the top while omitting stars like Joel Embiid. They also discuss a viral speech by Knicks owner James Dolan and debate whether Sixers owner Josh Harris possesses the same level of passion for his team. 02:47 - Ike Reveals Top 11 Athletes 09:06 - Debating The List Snubs 13:14 - James Dolan's...

They discuss the latest Phillies lineup changes, including Trea Turner's injury and Kyle Schwarber's move to first base. The conversation shifts to potential trade deadline targets like Byron Buxton.

Eliot Shorr-Parks joins Ike Reese, Spike Eskin, and Jack Fritz to reveal his rankings of the top 11 athletes in Philadelphia. The group engages in a heated debate over whether Jalen Hurts belongs at the top of the list above Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sánchez.

Ike Reese and Spike Eskin are joined by Eliot Shorr-Parks to discuss the future of the Philadelphia Eagles and concerns surrounding Nick Sirianni’s evolution. They debate the impact of Jalen Hurts’ leadership following reports of tension between his camp and the front office. The conversation gets heated as they analyze whether the team’s recent success is due to coaching and the quarterback or Ho...

Ike, Spike, and Fritz continue the WIP Top 11 reveal, discussing Cooper DeJean and Jalen Hurts' surprising rankings based on staff and listener votes. They analyze Hurts being left off 25% of ballots.

Ike and Spike debate Nick Sirianni's standing in the NFL after Saquon Barkley claimed the Eagles coach doesn't receive enough credit. They compare his resume to other elite coaches like Sean McVay and Kyle Shanahan.

Former Villanova coach Jay Wright breaks down the "Nova Knicks" historic championship run and the inner workings of his former players' legendary text chain. Then, the guys tackle the ultimate Philly sports dilemma: do we respect our local college heroes winning it all, or do we fiercely resent a New York title?

James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Phillies getting shutout twice in Milwaukee and discuss what options the team has to try and fix a struggling Trea Turner.

Spike and Ike analyze Joe Santoliquido's article about the Eagles potentially pushing Jalen Hurts out of town, triggering intense feedback from callers. They reveal the numbers 9-11 of the official Top 11 rankings.

Ike, Spike, and Fritz discuss Joe Santoliquido’s report on Jalen Hurts being potentially pushed out of Philadelphia. They reveal the bottom of their Top 11 list, which features a significant drop for Saquon Barkley and the exclusion of DeVonta Smith.

Ike, Spike, and Fritz break down the pressure points facing the Phillies, specifically debating if Trea Turner should be benched after his recent slump. They also express their frustrations with Philadelphia fans supporting the "Villanova Knicks," calling the trend embarrassing for the city.

Fritz reveals his Top 11 list of Philadelphia athletes, ranking Cristopher Sanchez at the top while Jalen Hurts falls out of the top 11. They also engage in a heated debate with guest Nick Kostos regarding the New York Knicks' NBA championship and the perceived main character syndrome of their fan base.