Joe Decamara & Jon Ritchie

This week on the best of interviews on WIP, hear from Scott Franzke, Larry Anderson, Hunter Brody, and Al Morganti on the heels of Flyers vs. Penguins Game 4!

Listen to the Best of Phillies on 94WIP! The Midday and Afternoon Shows questions how the team is being held accountable after their losing streak grows to 10. Is Rob Thomson running out of time to turn things around? How much longer will he be the Manager? Larry Andersen and Scott Franzke join to weigh in.

Listen to the best audio of the week from the Morning Show with DeCamara & Ritchie, Midday Show with Hugh Douglas and Joe Giglio, and the Afternoon Show with Ike, Spike, and Fritz as the Eagles start their NFL draft by selecting USC WR Makai Lemon.

From 'Go Birds' (subscribe here): The Philadelphia Eagles traded up for USC WR Makai Lemon last night in the first round of the NFL Draft. James Seltzer and Eliot Shorr-Parks react to the move and discuss what it means for the offense in 2026 and Jalen Hurts. 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

Joe DeCamara and John Ritchie debate the Philadelphia Eagles' decision to move up and draft wide receiver Makai Lemon in the 2026 NFL Draft on 94WIP. They discuss the Phillies releasing Taijuan Walker and evaluate the job status of manager Rob Thompson during a brutal losing streak. Also, the Sixers host the Celtics in Game 3 tonight with the series tied 1-1. Additionally, they analyze the escalating scandal involving Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini. 03:08 - Eagles Draft Makai Lemon 08:33 - DeCamara Defends Draft Pick 21:08 - Phillies Release Taijuan Walker 36:36 - Sixers Game 3 Optimism 43:47 - Mike Vrabel Development Update 57:01 - Vrabel And Russini Scandal 01:06:41 - Eliot Shorr-Parks Analysis 01:15:56 - Eagles Draft Priorities Tonight 01:22:56 - Beat The Hammer Trivia 01:35:27 - Phillies And Eagles Debate 01:41:38 - Lane Johnson Injury Doubts 01:59:04 - Sixers Hopes Vs Reality 02:08:15 - Vrabel Accountability Statement 02:17:41 - Gretzky On Rick Tocchet 02:26:19 - Second Round Edge Rushers 02:38:28 - S

Joe DeCamara and John Ritchie evaluate the Eagles' draft day move to select USC's Makai Lemon, weighing the pick's value against the team's offensive line needs. They also discuss the Phillies' decision to release Taijuan Walker and look ahead to the Sixers' matchup against the Celtics. 01:50 - Eagles Draft Makai Lemon 06:00 - Roster Value Comparison 10:35 - Analyzing Team Needs 14:20 - Evaluating Wide Receiver Depth 19:15 - Listener Draft Feedback 24:15 - Mel Kiper On Lemon 25:45 - Phillies Cut Taijuan Walker 28:00 - Sixers Celtics Game Preview 35:50 - Segment: What Had To Go 41:45 - Draft Strategy Debate

Joe DeCamara and Jon Ritchie analyze the Philadelphia Eagles' decision to trade up for USC wide receiver Makai Lemon and how the move signals a potential exit for A.J. Brown. They debate the team's prioritization of talent over offensive line depth with Elliott Shorr-Parks and navigate the ongoing PR scandal involving Mike Vrabel. The crew also checks in on the Phillies' recent struggles and hosts the morning's edition of Beat the Hammer. 01:50 - Eagles Trade for Makai Lemon 07:11 - Philly Offensive Line Debate 12:19 - Mike Vrabel Scandal Analysis 23:26 - Elliott Shore-Parks Draft Review 37:50 - Beat The Hammer Trivia 52:12 - Assessing Roster Depth Needs

They analyze the Eagles' first-round selection of Makai Lemon, including the draft-day trade drama and how the receiver fits into the offense. The conversation shifts to the Phillies' struggles and the release of Taijuan Walker, along with speculation regarding Rob Thomson's job security. Additionally, they discuss the ongoing scandal involving Mike Vrabel and potential tampering charges involving the Patriots. 01:41 - Makai Lemon Draft Analysis 06:45 - Jalen Hurts Character 10:56 - Phillies Struggles Analysis 15:17 - Trade Up Logistics 19:00 - Jalen Hurts Expectations 25:04 - Rob Thomson Hot Seat 28:15 - Mike Vrabel Scandal 36:27 - Patriots Tampering Charges 40:21 - Gretzky on Rick Tocchet 46:21 - Makai Lemon Fit

They analyze the Eagles' selection of Makai Lemon and how his physical play style fits into Sean Mannion's offensive vision for Jalen Hurts. The conversation also reviews the franchise's history of second-round draft success and previews the Sixers' playoff matchup against the Celtics. 01:50 - Makai Lemon Scouting Report 06:30 - Eagles Roster and Position Groups 10:30 - Second Round Draft History Game 15:44 - NFL Draft Value and Strategy 22:50 - Quinyon Mitchell Interview Analysis 27:30 - Sixers and Phillies Sports Update 39:15 - Sixers Playoff Series Optimism Debate

The WIP Morning Show wraps things up on the Times Yours line.

The WIP Morning Show sets the table for night #2 of the NFL Draft.

Joe takes on a caller in Flyers playoffs trivia.

The WIP Morning Show debates if the Eagles are now in a worse position of leverage to trade AJ Brown with so many receivers on the roster.

In honor of Taijuan Walker, the WIP Morning Show has today's side topic.

The WIP Morning Show continues to react to the opening night of the NFL Draft.

The WIP Morning Show reacts to the Eagles trading up for USC wide receiver Makai Lemon.

The 94WIP team was live throughout the first round of the NFL Draft to break down every pick. Join the crew for an in-depth analysis of the Eagles’ selection of USC wideout Makai Lemon and what it signals for the future of A.J. Brown in Philadelphia.

From 'Go Birds' (subscribe here): James Seltzer and Eliot Shorr Parks make one final pass through the first round of tonight's NFL Draft and address the latest report that the Eagles could be very aggressive with their strategy. 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: Thursday, April 23rd, 2026. It was a wild Game 3 at the Xfinity Mobile Arena between the Flyers and Penguins, but Philly rallied with a 5-2 comeback win to take a commanding 3-0 series lead. Also, the NFL Draft begins tonight! PA Governor joins the show to talk Flyers and Philly sports, while Eliot Shorr-Parks calls in to talk Eagles draft and A.J. Brown trade possibilities.

In the 6am hour, Joe DeCamara, Jon Ritchie, James Seltzer and Ashlyn Sullivan recap the Flyers' exciting Game 3 win over the Penguins. The crowd was electric as the Flyers took a commanding 3-0 series lead, fighting through adversity to overcome a 1-0 deficit in the game.