High Hopes: A Phillies Podcast
Episodes
Final Out: Maybe the Phillies Aren't Good
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Fritz is at his wit's end following another lifeless performance from the Phillies. Presented by Miller Lite. To learn more about listener data...
Can the Phillies Fix Trea Turner? | WIP Daily
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Giglio takes a deep dive into Trea Turner's struggles, how he got here and what the Phillies should do with him moving forward. To learn more ab...
Final Out: Jack Reacts to Another Frustrating Loss
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Fritz reacts to Zack Wheeler's struggles and the Phillies' dumbness in Monday night's Final Out. Presented by Miller Lite. To learn more about ...
The Phillies are Like Taijuan Walker - Jekyll and Hyde
21 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Phils taking two of three vs. the Cubs and more. Presented by Miller Lite. To learn more about listener da...
High Hopes Chapter 1: Who Are The Real Phillies?
21 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz discuss the Phillies winning two straight over the weekend and Aaron Nola's last start. Presented by Miller Lite. To le...
HIgh Hopes Chapter 2: Can the Phillies Fix Their Rotation?
21 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz discuss Ranger Suarez's struggles since returning and what it would take to bring in another starting pitcher. Presented ...
WIP Daily: Patience or Panic For Five Struggling Phillies?
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From 'WIP Daily' (subscribe here): Joe Giglio weighs his level of concern for five Phillies who have gotten off to a rough start in 2023. 'WIP Daily'...
Final Out: Phillies Swept out of San Francisco
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Fritz reacts to yet another frustrating loss by the Phillies. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.au...
Are We Watching the Greatest Phillie of All Time?
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Phillies taking two of three from the Rockies and more. Presented by Miller Lite. To learn more about list...
Dumb and Dumber Talk Phils
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Phillies sweeping the Blue Jays, the Alvarado injury, and more. To learn more about listener data and our ...
High Hopes Chapter 1: We Are NOT Using the B Word
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Fritz and James Seltzer react to the Phillies sweep of the Blue Jays and comment on just how different the team's lineup looks with Bryce Harper ...
High Hopes Chapter 2: How Will the Bullpen Look without Jose Alvarado?
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Fritz and James Seltzer look at who needs to step up in the Phillies bullpen with Jose Alvarado currently sitting on the Injured List. Presented ...
Final Out: Phillies Walk It Off in Extras Against the Blue Jays
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Fritz reacts to the Phillies late-inning comeback win over the Blue Jays. Presented by Miller Lite. To learn more about listener data and our p...
Final Out: Nick Castellanos is Back and So Is Aaron Nola's Velo
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Fritz reacts to the Phillies beating the Blue Jays 8-4 on Tuesday night. Presented by Miller Lite. To learn more about listener data and our pr...
We're Currently Monitoring if Our Pets Have Heads
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Phillies losing two of three to the Red Sox and more. Presented by Miller Lite. To learn more about listen...
High Hopes Chapter 1: What an Annoying Weekend
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz recap a series loss to the Red Sox and discuss the Phillies starting pitching struggles. Presented by Miller Lite. To l...
High Hopes Chapter 2: Bryce Harper is The Face of Baseball Again
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
James and Jack discuss just how locked in Bryce Harper is already and how good it is to have him back in the Phillies lineup everyday. Presented by Mi...
Final Out: What a Wicked Loss
06 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Fritz reacts to the Phillies' fifth-straight loss and criticizes the lineup that Rob Thomson trotted out against Chris Sale. To learn more abou...
WIP Daily: Reasons for Hope (and Worry) After the Phillies Lose Four Straight
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From 'WIP Daily' (subscribe here): Joe Giglio checks to see if the glass is half empty or half full following the Phillies implosions in Los Angeles e...
Final Out: Phillies Blow It in Los Angeles
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Fritz reacts to the Phillies blowing a 5-1 lead and getting swept by the Dodgers on Wednesday afternoon. To learn more about listener data and ...
BONUS: The Ideal Phillies Lineup with Bryce Harper | 'WIP Daily'
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From 'WIP Daily' (subscribe here): With Bryce Harper back on the field following his elbow surgery, Joe Giglio runs through his favorite lineup combin...
Our Pets Heads are No Longer Falling Off
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Phils taking 2 of 3 in Houston, Bryce Harper's imminent return, and much more. Presented by Miller Lite. T...
High Hopes Chapter 1: BRYCE IS BACK
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Fritz and James Seltzer discuss what the Phillies lineup could look like when Bryce Harper returns this week. Presented by Miller Lite. To lear...
High Hopes Chapter 2: 4-1 in the Major Era
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz discuss the Phillies improving bullpen and their hot stretch since the introduction of Major the dog. Presented by Miller...
Final Out: Reacting to Aaron Nola's best start of the season and a big win for the Phils
29 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Fritz is back reacting to the Phils win over the Astros in Game 1 of a key 3 game series in Houston. To learn more about listener data and our ...
Final Out: Phillies End Homestand with 1-0 Win
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Fritz reacts to the Phillies 1-0 win over the Mariners on Thursday afternoon behind a key hit from Kody Clemens and five dominant innings from Sl...
Final Out: Phillies Bullpen, Bats Key Comeback Win
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Fritz reacts to the Phillies comeback 6-5 win over the Mariners. Presented by Miller Lite. To learn more about listener data and our privacy pr...
Final Out: Jack reacts to an annnoying Phillies loss
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Fritz goes through the Phillies frustrating loss to the Mariners on Tuesday night. Presented by Miller Lite. To learn more about listener data ...
Writing James' Tombstone
23 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Phillies taking 3 of 4 from the Rockies, including the Nick Castellanos Game, the dominance of Jose Alvarado...
High Hopes Chapter 1: Welcome to 2023, Philadelphia Phillies
23 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are encouraged after a weekend where the Phillies took three out of four from the Colorado Rockies. Presented by Miller L...
High Hopes Chapter 2: Good Luck Hitting the Phillies' Pen
23 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Phillies bullpen regaining its form recently, including dominant outing from Jose Alvarado and Seranthony Do...
High Hopes Chapter 3: Nick Castellanos and Brandon Marsh!
23 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Fritz and James Seltzer discuss the hot starts for Phillies' outfielders Nick Castellanos and Brandon Marsh. Presented by Miller Lite. To learn...
Final Out: Edmundo Sosa to the rescue!
22 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jack reacts to the Phillies late-inning comeback over the Rockies on Friday night. Presented by Miller Lite. To learn more about listener data and o...
Final Out: Phillies lost again
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Fritz reacts to another shutout loss by the Phillies on Thursday night at Citizens Bank Park. Presented by Miller Lite. To learn more about lis...
Much Like We've Said All Along, The Phils are Fine
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Phillies taking two of three from the White Sox and more. Presented by Miller Lite. To learn more about li...
Final Out: Jack Reacts to a Series Win in Chicago
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Fritz gives his takes on the Phillies series win over the Chicago White Sox and previews their upcoming four-game set against the hapless Colorad...
Final Out: Jack reacts to Phillies splitting a doubleheader with the White Sox
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Fritz is feeling positive after the Phillies get just one hit in the second leg of the doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox. Presented by M...
The Phillies Split with the Reds in a Disappointing Series
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to a disappointing series split in Cincinnati. Presented by Miller Lite. To learn more about listener data and ou...
High Hopes Chapter 1: Our saving graces after a disappointing start
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jack and James react to the Phillies splitting a four-game series with the Reds and go through the positives they've found in the first couple weeks o...
High Hopes Chapter 2: Our Hopes are Still High
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Despite the rough 6-10 start to the season, Jack and James are still hopeful the Phillies can turn things around soon. Presented by Miller Lite. To ...
Final Out: The Phils got a win!
15 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Fritz reacts to the Phillies 8-3 win over the Reds on Friday night. Presented by Miller Lite. To learn more about listener data and our privacy...
Final Out: This is getting embarrassing
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Fritz voices his frustrations after another disappointing Phillies loss. Presented by Miller Lite. To learn more about listener data and our pr...
Why?
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Phillies 4-8 start. Presented by Miller Lite. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices ...
High Hopes Chapter 1: What is Topper doing?
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Phillies' rough start and question some of Rob Thomson's decision-making throughout the Marlins series. Pres...
High Hopes Chapter 2: Bryce Harper, 1st Baseman?
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz discuss the news that Bryce Harper is now working out at first base in an attempt to play there later this season. They a...
Final Out: Jack reacts to Phillies extra-inning loss
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Fritz deals his three big takes from the Phillies 3-2 loss to the Marlins and doesn't think it is time to push the panic button yet. Presented by...
Final Out: Jack reacts to another disappointing Aaron Nola start
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Fritz goes through his three big takes from the Phillies 8-4 loss to the Marlins and recaps a rough night for Aaron Nola. Presented by Miller Lit...
Final Out: Jack reacts to the Phillies demolishing the Marlins and Sandy Alcantara
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After the Phils beat the Marlins 15-3, Jack takes your reaction and reacts to everything that happened. What were the big takes of the night? And how ...
Stop Doing Dumb Things
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Phillies taking 2 of 3 from the Reds this weekend and more. Presented by Miller Lite. To learn more about ...
Final out: Jack reacts to the Phils winning the home opener (season starts now)
08 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Fritz reacts immediately after the Phils beat the Reds 5-2 in the home opener. What was the vibe like down in the ballpark? Who stuck out? What a...
Our Pets Heads are Falling Off
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Phillies 1-5 start, preview the home opener, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy p...
Final Out: Jack reacts to Phillies first win of the season
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Fritz hosts the Final Out on WIP and reacts to the Phillies dominant 4-1 win over the Yankees behind a good start from Matt Strahm and a home run...
Final Out: Jack reacts to Phillies falling to 0-4
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Fritz reacts to the Phillies 8-1 loss at the hands of the Yankees on WIP. Sitting at 0-4, is Fritz worried about the Phillies in 2023? Presented ...
It's Not a Big Deal But That Sucked
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to a disappointing start to the Phillies season. Presented by Miller Lite. To learn more about listener data and ...
High Hopes Chapter 1: We're not panicking yet
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Fritz and James Seltzer sit down to discuss the Phillies terrible open to the regular season, including a three-game sweep at the hands of the Te...
High Hopes Chapter 2: Ok, maybe we're panicking a little
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jack starts to unravel a bit after the Phillies' terrible start to the season and can't understand why Christian Pache was in the lineup on Sunday nig...
Happy Opening Day Eve and Baby Fritz is Here
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz talk Phillies Opening Day, Walker Fritz, the Miller Lite Opening Day Watch Party, and much more. Presented by Miller Lite...
High Hopes Chapter 1: Daddy Jack Fritz
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Fritz recounts how his first week of fatherhood has gone after the birth of his son over the weekend. Presented by Miller Lite. To learn more a...
High Hopes Chapter 2: Will this be Aaron Nola's last Opening Day with the Phillies?
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Fritz and James Seltzer discuss Aaron Nola's future with the Phillies and the rest of the franchise's pitching staff ahead of Opening Day. Presen...
High Hopes Chapter 3: Trea Turner and Phillies lineup expectations
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz debate the sky-high expectations for Trea Turner and what they expect from the rest of the lineup with Rhys Hoskins out f...
Rhys Hoskins is Done For the Year Emergency Podcast
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Rhys Hoskins injury, discuss how the Phillies will replace him, and more. Presented by Miller Lite. To lea...
Jamie is in Clearwater! (Plus Reacting to Middleton's Big Quote)
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are hyped about the Phillies. The guys talk about James finally getting to Clearwater, Trea Turner becoming an American h...
High Hopes Chapter 1: Where does Alec Bohm fit into the Phillies lineup?
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer (live from Clearwater) and Jack Fritz discuss some of the biggest stories in Spring Training so far and debate where the new-look Alec B...
High Hopes Chapter 2: John Middleton's great expectations
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz discuss John Middleton's appearance on the WIP Morning Show and what the Phillies owner had to say about this team becomi...
High Hopes Chapter 3: Is Scott Kingery really making the Opening Day Roster?
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz discuss the candidates for the Phillies bench, including Scott Kingery who has had a scorching spring. Presented by Mille...
Worried About Andrew Painter or No Big Deal?
12 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz talk Andrew Painter, the WBC, Jack Fritz at 6, and much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practic...
Baseball is On Our Screens, How Could We Not Overreact?
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz talk Spring Training, Painter's debut, the greatness of Trea Turner, and much more. To learn more about listener data a...
High Hopes Chapter 1: Reacting to Andrew Painter's spring debut
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't have time to listen to the entire pod? Check out this segment where James Seltzer and Jack Fritz discuss Andrew Painter's ceiling after watching...
High Hopes Chapter 2: Casty, Bohm and other reasons for optimism
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't have time to listen to the entire High Hopes pod? Check out this portion where James Seltzer and Jack Fritz discuss their reasons for optimism t...
High Hopes Chapter 3: Emptying the spring training notebook
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't have time to listen to the entire High Hopes pod? Check out this segment where Jack Fritz and James Seltzer discuss Phillies assistant coaches, ...
Get Over the Super Bowl it's Phillies Season
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz get excited about Spring Training baseball. The guys talk Painter hype, Nola extension, and much more. To learn more ab...
High Hopes Chapter 1: 2023 is Nick Castellanos revenge season
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't have time to listen to the entire High Hopes pod? Check out this segment where James Seltzer and Jack Fritz discuss Nick Castellanos and their a...
High Hopes Chapter 2: Andrew Painter's plan and Aaron Nola's extension
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't have time to listen to the entire High Hopes pod? Check out this portion where Jack Fritz and James Seltzer discuss what the future holds for An...
Pitchers and Catchers!
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz get excited about pitchers and catchers reporting and much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy prac...
The Josh Harrison Emergency Pod
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz talk Josh Harrison, the Philly sports run, and more. Presented by Miller Lite. To learn more about listener data and ou...
High Hopes Chapter 1: Andrew Painter is a can't miss prospect
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't have time to listen to the entire High Hopes pod? Check out this segment where James Seltzer and Jack Fritz express their excitement for Andrew ...
High Hopes Chapter 2: Some Q & A
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't have time to listen to the entire High Hopes pod? Check out this segment where Jack and James field questions from their live YouTube audience. ...
We're a We Pod Not a Me Pod
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz talk about the Phillies offseason and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://...
High Hopes Chapter 1: Can the Phillies recapture the magic?
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't have time to listen to the entire High Hopes pod? Check out this segment where Jack Fritz and James Seltzer discuss the Phillies future and drea...
High Hopes Chapter 2: Dreaming about Andrew Painter
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't have time to listen to the entire High Hopes pod? Check out this segment where Jack Fritz expresses his excitement for Andrew Painter possibly m...
The Phillies Traded for Gregory Soto Emergency Pod
08 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Phillies trading for Gregory Soto. Presented by Miller Lite. To learn more about listener data and our pri...
High Hopes Chapter 1: The Phillies have a Soto
08 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't have time to listen to the entire High Hopes pod? Check out this segment where James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Phillies trade for Greg...
High Hopes Chapter 2: Six man rotation?
08 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't have time to listen to the entire High Hopes pod? Check out this segment where James Seltzer and Jack Fritz discuss how the Phillies can limit t...
The Craig Kimbrel is a Phillie Pod
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Phillies signing Craig Kimbrel, discuss the video yearbook, and much more. Presented by Miller Lite. To le...
High Hopes Chapter 1: Reacting to the Phillies year-end videos
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't have time to listen to the entire High Hopes pod? Check out this segment where Jack Fritz is jealous of Eliot Shorr-Parks for getting in the off...
High Hopes Chapter 2: Expectations for Craig Kimbrel
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't have time to listen to the entire High Hopes pod? Check out this segment where James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Phillies signing Craig ...
High Hopes Chapter 3: Slider Guy and the rest of the bullpen
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't have time to listen to the entire High Hopes podcast? Check out this segment where James and Jack discuss the Phillies trading for a new relieve...
Reacting to the Mets Signing Correa and Too Much WIP Talk
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Mets signing Correa and much more. Presented by Miller Lite. To learn more about listener data and our pri...
High Hopes Chapter 1: Carlos Correa is a Met (and a cheater)
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Don't have time to listen to the entire High Hopes pod? Check out this segment where Jack Fritz and James Seltzer discuss the Mets swooping in and ste...
High Hopes Chapter 2: Where do the Phillies stand in the National League?
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Don't have time to listen to the entire High Hopes pod? Check out this segment where Jack Fritz and James Seltzer debate where the Phillies fit in the...
Reaction to the Phillies Signing Taijuan Walker and Matt Strahm
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Taijuan Walker and Matt Strahm signings, talk about what's next for the Phils, and more. Presented by Miller...
High Hopes Chapter 1: The National League is STACKED
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Don't have time to listen to the entire High Hopes pod? Check out this segment where Jack Fritz and James Seltzer discuss all the latest moves around ...
High Hopes Chapter 2: Evaluating the pitching staff after the Taijuan Walker signing
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Don't have time to listen to the entire High Hopes pod? Check out this segment where Jack Fritz and James Seltzer discuss the state of the Phillies pi...
High Hopes Chapter 3: Do the Phillies need to do more work before Spring Training?
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Don't have time to listen to the entire High Hopes pod? Check out this segment where James Seltzer and Jack Fritz discuss what moves they want to see ...
THE PHILLIES SIGNED TREA TURNER EMERGENCY POD
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Phillies signing Trea Turner! Presented by Miller Lite. To learn more about listener data and our privacy ...
High Hopes Chapter 1: Best Phillies Lineup Ever?
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Don't have time to listen to the entire High Hopes pod? Check out this clip where Jack Fritz and James Seltzer discuss whether the 2023 Phillies will ...
High Hopes Chapter 2: Trea Turner Is a Phillie
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Don't have time to listen to the entire High Hopes pod? Check out this clip where James and Jack discuss just how excited they are to watch Trea Turne...
High Hopes Chapter 3: What's the Phillies next move?
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Don't have time to listen to the entire High Hopes pod? Check out this clip where Jack Fritz and James Seltzer dream about what else the Phillies can ...
High Hopes After Dark: Jack Fritz joins Joe Giglio on WIP
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Fritz calls in to the WIP Evening Show to discuss the idea of adding Cody Bellinger and Trea Turner. He later runs his perfect offseason plans by...
Perfect Offseason Edition: Seize the Moment
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz give their perfect offseason for the Phillies and more. Presented by Miller Lite. To learn more about listener data and...