Joe Decamara & Jon Ritchie

The 94 WIP Morning Team are analyzing Jason Kelce's recent comments regarding the new-look Eagles offense and Jalen Hurts' leadership. They also weigh in on the Phillies' hitting struggles under Kevin Long and the perceived curse surrounding Joel Embiid and the Sixers. 01:00 - Kelce Discusses Jalen Hurts 11:11 - Flyers Playoff Chase Update 15:18 - Phillies Hitting Coach Debate 19:15 - Joel Embiid's Health Curse

Jon Ritchie of the 94 WIP Morning Team shares a personal story of playing through a quick recovery from appendicitis while the crew analyzes potential draft strategies for the Eagles. They also speak with Sheil Kapadia about the Eagles offseason so far and their strategy with the upcoming draft and the Phillies' early-season offensive struggles. 01:50 - AJ Brown Trade Poll 02:33 - Ritchie Appendicitis Recovery Story 07:13 - Maxx Crosby Trade Idea 11:55 - Joel Embiid Talent Debate 14:02 - Shocking Movie Scenes Contest 14:33 - Interview With Sheil Kapadia 25:30 - Phillies Offensive Concerns 31:53 - Jalen Hurts Q&A Preview 34:28 - Flyers Playoff Picture Breakdown 37:13 - Phillies Statistical Slump Analysis

The 94 WIP Morning Team explore the learned hopelessness of Philadelphia sports fans after Joel Embiid underwent emergency surgery. Elliot Shorr-Parks joined the program to analyze Jalen Hurts' polarizing status and evaluate the likelihood of a blockbuster AJ Brown trade, probably to the Patriots. He also says that the amount of teams interested in Brown could increase or decrease as the NFL draft comes and goes. 01:50 - Zoe's Big Morning 04:40 - AJ Brown Trade Poll 09:25 - Flyers' Lack of Grit 16:25 - Hurts vs McNabb Polarization 20:22 - Elliot Shorr-Parks Joins 26:30 - Dianna Russini Story 41:55 - Joel Embiid Health Update

Dr. Ryan Schreiter, an orthopedic surgeon at Temple Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine joins the 94 WIP Morning Team to discuss the recent development of Joel Embiid's appendicitis. Schreiter explains how he believes a 2-4 week timeframe for Embiid to fully return to basketball is possible. Presented by NovaCare Rehabilitation.

The 94 WIP Morning Team is really pondering if the Eagles will trade AJ Brown. Jon Ritchie still thinks that they will and that Howie Roseman can get a first round pick in return for the wide receiver. Rhea Hughes says she is fascinated to know what the Eagles think about the recent controversy between Patriots Head Coach Mike Vrabel and NFL reporter Diana Russini. Also, listen for today's side topic: A shocking scene from a movie or television show!

The 94 WIP Morning Team are reacting to audio of Jason Kelce strongly coming to the defense of Jalen Hurts and denounces the criticism that he faces. Jon Ritchie passionately agrees with Kelce and raves about how Hurts does things that other QB's can't do and that is why he brought Philadelphia a Super Bowl. Rhea Hughes can't speak on how coachable Hurts may be. James Seltzer doesn't know if AJ Brown being on the team will even impact this situation.

The 94 WIP Morning Team is discussing the breaking news in the NBA and within the Sixers from yesterday as Joel Embiid had to undergo emergency surgery in Houston to have his appendix removed. This is just another addition to a long line of unfortunate injury woes throughout Embiid's career. Rhea Hughes, who is known to be hard on Embiid, expressed how genuinely sorry she felt for him and his health misfortunes.

From 'Go Birds' (subscribe here): James Seltzer and Eliot Shorr-Parks react to the latest news regarding Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini, discussing how the fallout from this drama could affect the Eagles and their attempt to trade wide receiver AJ Brown. 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

Jon Ritchie and James Seltzer break down the Phillies' recent scoring drought and Aaron Nola's latest outing in San Francisco. They also discuss the potential for a mid-season managerial change to Don Mattingly and take calls on the best fictional media members. 02:40 - Local Playoff Push Update 06:10 - Aaron Nola Performance Debate 09:30 - Phillies Offensive Strategy Issues 13:45 - Phillies Batting Stat Analysis 20:45 - Fictional Media Contest Start 26:40 - Ritchie's San Francisco Rooster 31:00 - Best Fictional Media Characters 38:30 - Potential Don Mattingly Promotion

Jon Ritchie, James Seltzer, and guest Ben Davis analyze the Phillies' recent offensive struggles, questioning the team's reliance on slugging over contact hitting. They debate potential lineup adjustments by manager Rob Thomson and examine Bryson Stott's stagnation. The discussion also covers the local playoff races for the Flyers and Sixers, including a breakdown of the NHL postseason magic number. 01:50 - Handwriting and Phone Numbers 05:39 - Phillies Slugging Strategy Critique 10:40 - Potential Phillies Lineup Changes 19:00 - Ben Davis Lateness Punishment 21:50 - Ben Davis Analyzing Phillies 31:01 - Bryson Stott Performance Concerns 37:58 - Aaron Nola Late-Inning Struggles 45:17 - Flyers Playoff Magic Number 48:21 - Sixers Playoff Push Strategy

In the 8am hour, we take a lot of calls and continue discussing the struggling Phillies' offense with former MLB catcher Ben Davis. Alec Bohm is hitting just .186 with one home run this season. The Flyers and Sixers both have huge games tonight, as they fight for the playoffs.

Hear the best calls from the 94 WIP Morning Show's Time's Yours line!

The 94 WIP Morning Show listens to some recent audio of Bryce Harper's agent Scott Boras where he speaks about Bryce Harper's extension.

After yesterday's Phillies game, Rob Thomson mentioned he is considering shaking up the lineup. Bryce Harper didn't sound too enthused by the idea. The 94 WIP Morning Show discusses the Phillies need to hit and the defensively underperforming outfield.

The 94 WIP Morning Show is frustrated with the state of the Phillies' offense. Ben Davis speaks to the fact that homeruns are becoming king in the MLB, and the Morning team talks about the way the Phillies have been hitting.

Both the Flyers and the Sixers are on the playoff trail. The 94 WIP Morning Show discusses the current playoff pictures for both teams.

Ben Davis joins the 94 WIP Morning Show as the Phillies offense struggles. Ben knows the pitching has been legit, but recognizes that the bats are all falling into a similar trap all at the same time.

Rob Thomson, when the Phillies underperform, is often under the microscope. The WIP Morning Show discusses why. Who is the best fictional media member?

The Phillies fall again in San Francisco and have now gone 20 innings without scoring a run. The 94 WIP Morning Show tries to understand why.

From 'Go Birds' (subscribe here): Eliot Shorr-Parks goes over all of the new, very obvious signs from Tuesday that point to AJ Brown being traded to the Patriots. Then, Mike Mayock talks about the 2026 NFL Draft. 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