Elliott Shorr-Parks joins the WIP Afternoon Show to share memories of covering the NFL Draft and analyze potential first-round targets for the Eagles. They discuss Howie Roseman's recent press conference remarks about Jalen Hurts and whether they were intended as a message to ownership.

Ike, Spike, and Fritz react to former Eagles quarterback Nick Foles suggesting A.J. Brown wants to be traded. They analyze whether the organization is already preparing for life without the star receiver and discuss the timeline for a potential move.

Ike Reese, Spike Eskin, and Jack Fritz discuss the upcoming playoff runs for the Flyers and Sixers during a live broadcast of the WIP Afternoon Show from Chickie's & Pete's. They debate whether the Flyers are playing with house money and if the Phillies are in a must-win situation against the Braves. They also explore the Sixers' long-term future and share their favorite fictional villains.

From 'High Hopes' (subscribe here): The Philadelphia Phillies endured another ugly series loss this week, this time at the hands of the Chicago Cubs. The High Hopes podcast recaps all the struggles and tries to find anything positive they can from this 8-10 start.

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Ike, Spike, and Fritz debate the future of Phillies manager Rob Thomson as the team grapples with sloppy play and a lack of accountability. They are joined by Mike Schmidt to discuss his work with the Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation and his perspective on the team's championship pursuit. Additionally, they preview the Sixers' playoff series against the Celtics and break down Spike's top edge rusher prospects from his YouTube Big Board.

01:50 - Sixers Win and Philz Struggles

08:53 - Fritz: Keep Rob Thomson

15:13 - Next Question: Tattoos

20:10 - Firing Thomson Discussion

30:23 - Sixers Playoff Matchup Preview

45:35 - Joel Embiid's Contract Reality

53:58 - High Hopes Baseball Report

01:02:25 - Jesús Luzardo's Struggles

01:11:05 - Phillies Fundamental Errors

01:22:18 - YouTube Edge Rusher Big Board

01:34:55 - Defensive Matchups vs Celtics

01:42:38 - Mike Schmidt Joins Show

01:53:15 - Mike Schmidt's Health Mission

01:59:50 - Spike's Mike Schmidt Story

02:09:55 - A.J. Brown Trade Speculation

02:25:25 - Sixers Supporting Cast Debate

02:38:30 - Top Five Show Bits

02:49:41 - Aaron in West Philly

02:58:35 - NBA 65-Game Award Rule

03:14:05 - World Cup Tailgating Ban

Spike, Ike, and Fritz discuss the urgent need for a managerial change for the Phillies, suggesting that firing Rob Thomson could be the necessary wake-up call for the core. They also analyze the Sixers' recent victory over the Magic and address rumors surrounding A.J. Brown's desire to leave the Eagles.

Spike Eskin and Ike Reese analyze the Phillies' recent defensive and mental lapses, questioning if a managerial change for Rob Thomson is necessary to spark the team. They explore Jesús Luzardo's pitching metrics and potential pitch-tipping before Spike debuts his 2026 NFL Draft YouTube Big Board for edge rushers.

Mike Schmidt discusses his partnership with the Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation and the technical differences between his hitting approach and modern analytics. Spike and Ike examine Kevin Byard’s public recruitment of A.J. Brown to New England while debating the Phillies' current offensive struggles. They also look at Joel Embiid's recovery process and the daunting challenge of facing the Celtics.

Celebrating two years on air, Ike, Spike, and Fritz countdown the top five bits developed over the last year, ranging from music debates to the mystery of 'Herb Island.' They also analyze the Phillies' recent struggles on the field and the NBA's controversial decision to grant award eligibility exceptions to Luka Dončić and Cade Cunningham.

Ike Reese and Spike Eskin criticize the NBA's decision to grant Luka Dončić and Cade Cunningham exceptions for the 65-game award rule.