
94WIP Middays with Hugh Douglas and Joe Giglio
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Final preparations for Opening Day
The WIP Midday Show is wrapping up all their Phillies coverage in the final two hours before Opening Day, recapping key storylines and setting the stage for the season kickoff for the Philadelphia Phillies.

Ike and Spike join the show and an ABS Phillies related theory
Ike and Spike join the show for an Opening Day crossover to discuss everything surrounding the Philadelphia Phillies as the season officially gets underway.

Buys and Sells of the baseball season
Kyle throws a series of over/unders and bold predictions at Joe and Hugh, as the guys decide which ones they’re buying or selling ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies season.

President of Citizens Bank Park Dan Fitzpatrick joins the show
The WIP Midday Show welcomes another special Opening Day guest, Dan Fitzpatrick, who joins the show to discuss what’s new this season at Citizens Bank Park as the Philadelphia Phillies get ready to kick things off.

Devan Kaney joins the show
The WIP Midday Show is joined by Phillies beat reporter Devan Kaney as the countdown to Opening Day first pitch continues for the Philadelphia Phillies.

Reacting to Dianna Russini's Eagles Insider of the Year win
Yesterday, the Afternoon Show awarded Dianna Russini the Eagles Insider of the Year award, and now Joe, Hugh, and Kyle react to everything they heard from the entire situation and how it all played out on WIP

Has Kyle Schwarber passed Bryce Harper as the face of the Phillies?
Joe and Hugh are debating whether Kyle Schwarber has taken over as the face of the Philadelphia Phillies from Bryce Harper, and what that shift would mean for the identity of the team moving forward.

What's Your Excitement Level For the Phillies Season?
The WIP Midday Show is live from Citizens Bank Park on Opening Day and wants to know your excitement level for the Philadelphia Phillies as they gear up to kick off their season today.

Best of the Phillies on WIP: Is this team a World Series contender?
bonusIt’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.

FULL SHOW: Do the Phillies NEED an elite season from Bryce Harper? High Hopes Crossover with Jack Fritz and James Seltzer
Joe Giglio and Hugh Douglas debate if Bryce Harper needs to have an elite season this year for the Phillies to be successful or not. The High Hopes guys James Seltzer and Jack Fritz join the show and play stock up and stock down with the Phillies roster. Controversy in the WIP Fantasy Baseball League. The Voice of the Phillies Tom McCarthy joins the show to discuss the Phillies upcoming season and play an impromptu game of Hugh's Clues.

Hour 1: Giglio: Bryce Harper doesn't need to be elite.
Joe Giglio and Hugh Douglas debate if Bryce Harper needs to have an elite season this year for the Phillies to be successful or not.

Hour 3: Tom McCarthy's Phillies Preview!
The Voice of the Phillies joins the show to discuss the Phillies upcoming season and play an impromptu game of Hugh's Clues.

Hour 4: ESP concedes Eagles Insider of the year award & Hugh issues a warning
ESP joins the show to preview the Eagles draft, Eagles insider of the year and more.

Hugh Douglas warns Joe DeCamara
Hugh Douglas makes it clear to Joe DeCamara that if he continues to poke the bear that is Ike Reese, he will end up getting hurt.

ESP humbly admits defeat in Eagles Insider of the Year
Eliot Shorr-Parks admits defeat after it became clear he would not be winning Eagles insider of the year for the second consecutive year.

2 Under-The-Radar Phillies That Could Swing The Season | 'WIP Daily'
bonusFrom 'WIP Daily' (subscribe here): We have been talking a lot about Phillies like Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, and Cristopher Sanchez- but who are some of the players who haven't been in the spotlight so much? What can they contribute to the Phillies this season? 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

Hour 2: High Hopes Hour with Jack Fritz and James Seltzer
The High Hopes guys James Seltzer and Jack Fritz join the show and play stock up and stock down with the Phillies roster. Controversy in the WIP Fantasy Baseball League.

Paul George apologizes to Philadelphia
The Midday Team reacts to Paul George's "apology" to Sixers fans.

Tom McCarthy previews Phillies season!
The voice of the Phillies on NBC Sports Philly joins the show to discuss the upcoming baseball season and play an impromptu round of Hugh's Clues!

Jack Fritz plays hope or belief in Phillies roster.
The High Hopes guys James Seltzer and Jack Fritz join the show and play stock up and stock down with the Phillies roster.

Fair or Foul: James Selzter wants a redo in the WIP Fantasy Baseball Draft.
Controversy in the WIP Fantasy Baseball League. Seltzer picked the wrong Freddy and demanded a redo.

Hugh Douglas: Bryce Harper needs to have an elite season
Hugh Douglas that Bryce Harper absolutely must have an elite season and combat the "not elite" comments made by Dave Dombrowski in October.

Do the Phillies need an elite season from Bryce Harper?
The Midday Team debates if the Phillies can have a successful season without an elite season from Bryce Harper.

Who Should be NL East Favorite: Phillies or Mets? | 'WIP Daily'
bonusFrom 'WIP Daily' (subscribe here): Just 2 days from the start of the Phillies' season, Joe Giglio dives into the question: should the Phillies be considered the favorites to win the NL East? The Phillies brought back a lot of familiar faces to the roster this season- what will that mean for how the team will look for this coming season? Do the Mets have a lot of rough spots on their roster or will a guy like Bo Bichette take them over the top? 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

Full Show: Hot Seat season for Rob Thomson? Plus, AJ Brown update and more!
Just two days out from Opening Day for the Phillies, Hugh, Joe and Kyle debate if Rob Thomson should be on the hot seat entering the season. Plus, updates on AJ Brown, Zack Wheeler, an 18-game NFL season, the Bracket of Hughs, and much more!

Hour 1: Is Topper on the Hot Seat?
The Phillies season opener is only 2 days away! The Midday Team is getting excited debating a few different topics. Is Rob Thomson on the hot-seat?

Hour 2: Good Zack Wheeler news/Bad A.J. Brown news.
The Midday team reacts to some unfortunate news which hurts A.J. Brown's trade value but are soon uplifted by the news that Zack Wheeler COULD be ready to pitch by late April.

Hour 3: Expectations for Alec Bohm and the Jared McCain return
The Midday team reacts to Jim Salisbury telling the Morning Show that Alec Bohm is under-appreciated. And they react to Jared McCain's return to Philly and victory over the Sixers last night.

Hour 4: Daily Mock, 18-game NFL season, and Bracket of Hughs!
The Midday Show checks another mock draft, this one has the Eagles taking a WR! The guys react to a potential 18-game NFL season possibly coming sooner than expected, and announces the Sweet 16 in the Bracket of Hughs!

An 18-game NFL season could be coming soon!
A Mike Florio report on the NFL schedule has the guys discussing the potential of an 18-game NFL season coming as soon as the 2027-28 season and other possible changes. Plus, a big game tonight for the Flyers playoff chances and checking You People!

Daily Mock at 1 O’clock: Field Yates
The guys take a look at another Mock Draft, this time from ESPN’s Field Yates who has the Eagles taking a WR!

Did Jared McCain's return help Sixers fans gain closure?
The Sixers lost to Jared McCain and the Oklahoma City Thunder last night. The guys react to comments on McCain's return from McCain himself and Sixers coach Nick Nurse and discuss the Sixers playoff chances

Do we under-appreciate Alec Bohm?
Reacting to something Jim Salisbury said on the Morning Show yesterday, the guys debate whether or not criticism of Alec Bohm is warranted or if he deserves more praise.

A Positive Zack Wheeler Update!
The Midday Team reacts to the news that Zack Wheeler threw a live bullpen session and will be throwing in a MiLB game in Lehigh Valley this weekend.

Unfortunate A.J. Brown Update.
The Midday Team shares some no so great news about A.J. Brown and speed bumps on the way towards a trade.

Bracket Of Hughs Round 2: Actor and Pop-Pop regions.
The Biggest bracket in the month of March continues on!

Should Rob Thomson start season on the hot seat?
Should Rob Thomson start the Phillies 2026 season on the hot seat? Joe Giglio argues yes!

Dave Dombrowski is Doubling Down on His Favorite Thing | 'WIP Daily'
bonusFrom 'WIP Daily' (subscribe here): The Phillies decided to extend Cristopher Sanchez to a new 6-year contract ahead of the Phillies season starting in 3 days. The Phillies made a similar move a few weeks ago extending Jesús Luzardo. Will the contracts pay off in the long run? 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

FULL SHOW: Are you giving the Phillies a clean slate?
The Midday Show is split on if the Phillies deserve a clean slate for the 2026 season or will you hold their past failures against them?

Hour 1: Should the Phillies get a clean slate?
With the Phillies season only 3 days away the Phillies are you willing to give the Phillies a clean slate or are you holding their past against them?

Hour 2: Phillies Opening day 3 days away! Roster Set!
The Midday Team is pumped up for the Phillies season to start. The Phillies opening day roster is now set and the guys review who did and did not make the team.

Hour 3: Are the 2026 Phillies under rated?
Are the Phillies starting to actually be underrated? With so much doom and gloom surrounding the team Joe Giglio makes the argument that this Phillies squad is better than years past.

Hour 4: Daily Mock Draft & Bracket of Hughs Round 2
The Midday Team reacts to NFL.com's Mock Draft where they see the Eagles drafting Makai Lemon #23rd overall. Could the Eagles rasie the floor of their receiver room after an A.J. Brown trade?

Jalen Hurts get sacked by Logan Paul
Is getting sacked by Logan Paul a bad look for Jalen Hurts?

Daily Mock at 1 O'clock: NFL.com
The Midday Team take a look at another daily mock draft. This time from NFL.com who have the Eagles taking a Slot WR at #23

Jets tried to trade for Tanner McKee
Rumor has it that the New Yorks Jets tried to trade for Eagles backup QB Tanner McKee but the Eagles wanted a second round pick.

Giglio: Phillies are better in 2026 then years past.
Are the Phillies better than they were in 2025 despite only making minimal moves? Joe Giglio thinks so, given the high upside of players like Justin Crawford and Andrew Painter.

Phillies Opening Day Roster is set
With the Phillies season only 3 days away the Midday Team reviews and reacts to their official Opening Day Roster

A.J. Brown chimes in on trade drama
The Midday Team reacts to A.J. Brown clapping back at the trade drama.

Hugh Douglas NOT giving the Phillies a clean slate.
Hugh Douglas is not willing to give the Phillies a clean slate this season knowing that the Dodgers and other teams made massive moves to improve while the Phillies did not.