Spike & Jack Debate Phillies Trade Plans and Evan Roberts on Knicks
Spike Eskin and Jack Fritz discuss whether the Phillies should go all-in at the trade deadline despite concerns over Aaron Nola and Andrew Painter. They also welcome WFAN’s Evan Roberts to dissect the New York Knicks' championship parade and the current state of the Mets under David Stearns.
01:50 - Ike's Country Music Trip
15:44 - Unexpected Travel Stories
30:44 - Shorr-Parks Crosby Rumors
43:30 - NFL Supplemental Draft
55:08 - Larry Anderson Analysis
01:11:30 - Andrew Painter Mechanics
01:22:43 - Tornado Shapiro Forecast
01:34:30 - Top 11 Rankings
01:45:38 - Evan Roberts Interview
02:00:40 - David Stearns & Mets
02:15:50 - Seltzer's Belt Segue
02:27:14 - Nola's 300th Start
02:39:12 - Top 5 At 5
02:51:20 - Herb's Baseball Claims
03:12:24 - Juneteenth & Peebo Bryson
03:17:30 - Vladar vs Marsh Debate
20 June 2026, 2:00 am
46 minutes 6 seconds
Hour 1: Spike and Fritz Debate Going All In on the Phillies
Spike and Fritz argue over whether the Phillies should trade top prospects to improve the roster for a potential World Series run. They analyze the team's current pitching and outfield needs before being joined by Eliot Shorr-Parks. The conversation shifts to the Eagles, covering Jalen Carter's contract extension, Max Crosby trade rumors, and the supplemental draft outlook for Brendan Sorsby.
20 June 2026, 1:20 am
46 minutes 52 seconds
Hour 2: Larry Andersen Critiques Andrew Painter's Mechanics and Phils Offense
Spike and Jack Fritz welcome Larry Andersen to discuss the Phillies' offensive inconsistency and the mechanical struggles of prospect Andrew Painter. They also look at the trend of high-velocity pitching in MLB and debate the merits of a potential Trevor Bauer signing. Finally, they project the future of Philadelphia's top athletes in their annual rankings
20 June 2026, 1:19 am
45 minutes 29 seconds
Hour 3: Evan Roberts: Watching the Knicks Win Was Pure Hell
Evan Roberts joins Spike and Fritz on the WIP Afternoon Show to detail the "hell" of being a Nets fan during the Knicks' championship run and parade. They discuss the arrogance of Knicks fans, the struggles of the New York Mets under David Stearns, and Aaron Nola's 300th start for the Phillies. Dave Dombrowski also provides updates on Bryce Harper's position and Andrew Painter's injury rehab.
20 June 2026, 1:18 am
47 minutes 3 seconds
Hour 4: Spike and Fritz Debate Flyers Snubs
Spike Eskin and Jack Fritz review producer Buzz’s top five list of listener comments and his struggles managing middle school baseball on 94.1 WIP. They also field calls regarding the 'Top 11' Philly athletes list, focusing on the perceived lack of Flyers representation and Andrew Painter's pitching mechanics.
20 June 2026, 1:17 am
20 minutes 16 seconds
Fritz Defends the Top 11 List Against Angry Flyers Fans
Spike and Fritz address a listener's frustration regarding the exclusion of Flyers players from their Top 11 Philadelphia athletes list. They analyze the team's lack of recent success and city-wide visibility while also reacting to lighthearted messages from the text line.
02:13 - Chuck’s Call on Juneteenth
06:38 - Flyers Top 11 Debate
14:41 - Evaluating Flyers' City Relevance
16:59 - Text Line Audience Submissions
21:03 - Show Outro and Preview
19 June 2026, 11:14 pm
27 minutes 6 seconds
Buzz Ranks His Top 5 Listeners Assumptions Of Him
Spike and Fritz join Buzz as he counts down the top five things listeners say to him, including references to his coaching and the infamous Six Flags story.
19 June 2026, 11:13 pm
22 minutes 6 seconds
Celebrating 300 starts of Aaron Nola
Spike and Fritz discuss Dave Dombrowski's comments regarding Bryce Harper's potential move back to the outfield and Andrew Painter's recovery progress. Additionally, the High Hopes Jackie Baseball Report highlights Aaron Nola's milestone 300th start for the Phillies.
19 June 2026, 11:09 pm
23 minutes 23 seconds
Evan Roberts Joins In On The New York Knicks Hate As A Nets Fan In New York
Evan Roberts from WFAN joins Spike and Fritz to detail the "hell" of witnessing a New York Knicks championship as a Nets fan. He shares his experience arriving at the parade at 4 AM to avoid "arrogant" fans and rates Spike Eskin's former leadership as a program director. They also discuss the struggling Mets and the unique misery of being a fan of New York's "loser" teams.
19 June 2026, 9:18 pm
19 minutes 36 seconds
Tornado Shapiro’s Forecast & Future "Top 11" Philly Athlete Rankings
Tornado Shapiro delivers a comedic weather report and shares his excitement for Philadelphia hosting the World Cup. Fritz and Spike evaluate the "Top 11" Philadelphia athletes, debating whether stars like DeVonta Smith and Tyrese Maxey will rise or fall in future rankings.
19 June 2026, 8:12 pm
26 minutes 21 seconds
Larry Andersen on Phillies' Offensive Struggles and Andrew Painter
Jack Fritz and Spike Eskin are joined by Larry Andersen to break down the Phillies' recent lack of offensive consistency and their struggles against quality pitching. They also dive into Andrew Painter's development, discussing necessary mechanical adjustments and the evolving nature of pitcher velocity in the modern game.