High Hopes: A Phillies Podcast
Episodes
Better Spot for Ian Kennedy: Up 15-2 or in a Tie Game?
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Phillies losing two of three in Pittsburgh, the moves the team made at the trade deadline, and much more. ...
Our Perfect Trade Deadline
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to a thrilling come-from-behind Phillies walkoff win over the Nats. Then the guys detail their perfect trade deadli...
Screw It, Make the Bryant and Kimbrel Deal
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are excited to finally have a good Phillies team to talk about. The guys discuss buying in on the Phillies, how all in th...
Win Today, Win Tomorrow, Win More Games
17 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to yesterday's Phillies-Marlins doubleheader and look ahead to the second half of the season. The guys discuss anot...
What If?
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz get excited about the Phillies finally winning a road series against a good team. The guys recap the Boston series, talk ...
Am I An Idiot?
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to some recent good play from the Phillies. The guys discuss the offense getting hot, the upcoming MLB draft, each ...
We are Smart Enough to Know Better, But We Refuse to Let Go
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the worst loss of the season in a season full of worst losses. The guys discuss their anger with the team, the d...
Who in Their Right Mind Let the Phils Get Hot?
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to a hot Phillies team sweeping the Yankees. The guys discuss the team's new offensive approach, Nola being kinda b...
Once There Was a Silly Old Ant...
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Phillies walking it off in back-to-back wins over the Braves. The guys talk Luke Williams saving the season,...
Taking 2 of 3 from the Nats > Beating the Hawks
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Phillies winning three of their last four and discuss some reasons for optimism moving forward. The guys als...
We Are a Peanut Chews Podcast
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Phillies 17-run barrage. Plus, the guys play you portion of the now legendary Peanut Chews live broadcast, d...
A Series Split Never Felt So Much Like a Win
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to a series split in Miami that felt way more like a series win. The guys discuss Nola's frustrating outing, the Vi...
At Least They Don't Play the Marlins This Week...Oh Wait
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to a disappointing week in Phillies baseball. The guys discuss the team's lack of leadership, their defensive strug...
We Love Everything About the Phillies Except Watching Them Play
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Phillies disappointing series against Toronto. The guys discuss the Girardi-Segura fiasco, the Nick Maton th...
Joe Girardi Just Double Switched Again
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Phillies finally winning a road series. The guys discuss the good from the first two games in Washington, th...
Why Are They The Way They Are x2
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to a disappointing weekend in Atlanta. The guys discuss ace Nola, Hector's blow up, the perplexing road struggles, ...
All that Matters are Wins and Losses
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to a 4-game sweep over the Brewers and a Phillies team that is sitting atop the NL East standings. The guys also di...
Why Are They The Way They Are?
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to a disappointing finish to the series in St Louis. The guys discuss the Bryce Harper incident, their disappointme...
Is Nola an Ace?
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Phillies taking two of three from the Cardinals over the weekend. The guys discuss Ace Nola, Harper heating ...
Jack's Big Break
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz have a special Radio edition of High Hopes. The guys react to the disappointing Mets series, tell everyone to relax, and ...
Bohm Touched Home
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to an exciting Phillies win over the Braves on Sunday Night Baseball. The guys discuss the instantly infamous Alec ...
Is This Team the '07 Phils or the '08 Phils?
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz get excited about a 5-1 Phillies team. The guys discuss whether this team gives them '07 or '08 vibes, what they saw in t...
Bring Me deGrom
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Phillies sweeping the Braves. The guys discuss how impressive the pitching has been, reasons to believe the ...
162-0 is Still on the Table
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to a thrilling Phillies Opening Day victory over the Braves. The guys discuss Aaron Nola's great outing, a strong s...
THIS TIME NEXT WEEK...PHILS
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz get excited for the Phillies with the season only being a week away. The guys preview the season talking pitching, the li...
The Injury Gods Better Not Ruin This For Us
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are back talking Phillies only two weeks away from Opening Day. The guys discuss what has stood out from Spring Training ...
Everything in Life is 50/50, it’s Either Gonna Happen or it’s Not (Plus Mickey Moniak)
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are joined for the second time by friend of the podcast Mickey Moniak. The guys talk to Mickey about his hot spring, what...
Jim Konstanty Has to Be On The Phillies Wall of Fame
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to a monster day of Phillies Spring Training baseball. The guys discuss what they've seen from the Phillies so far ...
If They Don't Win More Than 81 Games I'll Quit This Podcast
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are getting excited for Phillies season. The guys discuss the absurdity of the Phillies over/under win total, whether the...
Pitchers and Catchers!
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz get excited about pitchers and catchers reporting - Baseball is back! The guys discuss the Phillies' recent moves, how co...
Do You Ever Just Think About Matt Moore Late at Night?
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz break down the recent moves the Phillies have made. The guys also discuss what's next for the team, how they currently st...
The Didi, a Day Too Late, Emergency Pod
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are finally here with the Didi Gregorious emergency pod. The guys discuss Didi's return, what's next for the team, a rene...
THE J.T. REALMUTO EMERGENCY POD
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the news that J.T. Realmuto has resigned with the Phillies. The guys discuss the contract, what it means for the...
The J.T. Realmuto is Not Coming Here Pod (it's just a bit)
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are back with a new High Hopes pod discussing the J.T. situation. The guys also address the Andrelton Simmons rumors, tal...
Our Perfect Offseason and the Archie Bradley Emergency Pod
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz give their perfect offseason for the Phillies, breaking down exactly what they'd like to see Dombrowski do to build the t...
Sam is in the Fuld
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the news that Sam Fuld has been hired as the new general manager of the Phillies. The guys give their thoughts o...
We are a Dave Dombrowski Podcast
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are back with a new High Hopes pod. The guys discuss coming around on the Dave Dombrowski hiring, reasons for optimism ab...
EMERGENCY DAVE DOMBROWSKI IS THE PHILLIES NEW PRESIDENT PODCAST
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the news that Dave Dombrowski has been hired to be the new Phillies President of Baseball Operations. The guys d...
If We Can’t Go Through this Together, Why Go Through it at All?
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are back with a new High Hopes pod discussing the newest disappointments in an already infuriating Phillies offseason. Th...
Let Us Believe, Bring Us Theo
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to Theo Epstein stepping down from his role with the Cubs and the prospect of him coming to the Phillies. The guys ...
Theo Epstein Will be the Next Phillies President (Please)
13 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are back with another new High Hopes pod. The guys discuss their new Theo or Bust official position, talk about how terri...
Get Andy MacPhail Away From Our Baseball Team
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to Andy MacPhail's disastrous press conference and the issues currently plaguing the Phillies organization. The guy...
Daryl Morey is Cool, Now Bring Us Erik Neander
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz continue to pitch John Middleton on the need to bring Erik Neander to Philadelphia. The guys also talk about the World Se...
Explaining the Law of Gravity
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are back with a new edition of High Hopes. The guys discuss the first batch of rumored Phillies general manager candidate...
Our Dream Front Office
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are excited to finally talk about a front office search. The guys discuss their top targets for president and general man...
EMERGENCY MATT KLENTAK IS FINALLY GONE PODCAST
04 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are back to record the Matt Klentak is finally gone emergency pod we've all been waiting for. The guys react to Klentak's...
Potentially the Last High Hopes Podcast Ever
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The guys record what could be the last episode of the High Hopes podcast ever. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: ...
Legit NEED 2 of 3.
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Phils always need to take 2 of 3 but this weekend they REALLY need to take 2 of 3. James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are back getting you ready for the...
Make the Playoffs, Fire Klentak
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are back as the Phils give a lifeless effort on Monday evening in the midst of a playoff run. To learn more about liste...
We Don't Know What to Say Anymore: Fire Klentak
18 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are back as the Phillies blow another game to the Mets and continue plodding along in this joyous 60 game baseball season...
Why Does it Have to be Like This?
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are back as the Phillies lose 5 of 7 to the Marlins because of course they did. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for...
The Phillies Are a Good Baseball Team and That's Okay
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are back as the Phillies continue to split series with their bullpen being their bullpen, but they're a good baseball tea...
9 of 10. They've Won 9 of 10.
04 Sep 2020
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James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are back as the Phils have actually won 9 of 10. What a time. Enjoy. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy in...
A Frantic Comeback Falls Short but Phils Stay Hot
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are back as the Phils fall just short to the Atlanta Braves on Sunday night. Still, Phils take 2 of 3 and are well positi...
Shoulda Taken 2 of 3 and Pivetta Traded
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are back as the Phils lose a series in which they should have taken two of three. Oh and Pivetta got traded, which is sad...
Jose Alvarez Deserved Better
21 Aug 2020
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James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are back to react to a dreadful day of baseball in Buffalo, NY. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy informa...
Just When I Thought I Was Out... They Pull Me Back In
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are back as the guys talk about a series SWEEP over the New York Mets. Finally a happy pod! See omnystudio.com/policies/...
They Got Swept by the Orioles
14 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are back as this baseball team got swept by the Orioles. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. ...
Which is More Annoying the Offense or the Bullpen?
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are back as, well, the Phillies sure look to be back as well. The guys give their thoughts on the double-header and Spenc...
Phils Split Against the Yanks (Feels Like a Win)
07 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are back as the Phils split against the Yanks. The guys react to everything and a lot more. Enjoy! See omnystudio.com/po...
Phils Lose 2 of 3 to the Marlins but Phil Gosselin Joins the Show!
26 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, the Phillies season started and it was miserable but at least Phil Gosselin stayed hot. He joins us (25:20 mark) to talk about his hot start and ...
Opening Day on the Horizon and a Crossover with Kevin Frandsen
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The guys do another crossover with Kevin Frandsen as Opening Day is almost here. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To...
One Week to Baseball and Scott Franzke Joins the Pod!
17 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The guys react to the week of intrasquad games with Pivetta throwing a no-hitter, Vinny breaking out and more but also bring on the voice of the Phill...
15 Days to Baseball
10 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are back as we are 15 (!) days to baseball. The guys go over all the camp story-lines and a whole lot more. See omnystud...
Extend J.T and Baseball Will Be Played This Month
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are back as they talk a lot of J.T Realmuto and also baseball being played this season. See omnystudio.com/policies/list...
Baseball is BACK and Mick Abel's High School Coach, Colin Griffin, Joins Us
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Baseball is FINALLY back and the guys are here to talk about it. They are also joined by Mick Abel's high school coach on the day that he officially s...
Breaking Down the MLB Draft
13 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The guys are back as they break down Brian Barber's first draft as scouting director. Are they writing Mick Abel's hall of fame speech? Casey Martin i...
Breaking Down the MLB Draft with Keith Law
09 Jun 2020
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James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are back as they are joined by Keith Law to talk some MLB Draft leading up to Wednesday (19:00 mark). See omnystudio.c...
Ruben Amaro Jr. Tells Us About Roy Halladay
29 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The guys are joined by Ruben Amaro Jr. (15:30 in) ahead of the documentary that is being released on Friday from ESPN. They go over his pursuit of Roy...
Just Figure It Out
15 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are back as they are talking baseball and everything around it from the owners vs. the players to the J.T Realmuto contra...
A Crossover with Kevin Frandsen!
02 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
High Hopes and Pine Tar For Breakfast come together for this pod as James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are joined by Kevin Frandsen to talk about Philly mis...
A High Hopes Breakdown: Game 5 of the 2008 World Series
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are back as they breakdown game 5 of the World Series. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. T...
A High Hopes AMA!
03 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The guys are back as they do an AMA and get people ready for a new thing they're going to be doing without baseball. See omnystudio.com/policies/list...
Coping With No Baseball
27 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are back as the guys are coping with no baseball. They get into Jack's surroundings, the possible upcoming season, MLB Dr...
Jack Meets Pivetta and Baseball is Delayed
12 Mar 2020
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The guys are back as Jack meets Pivetta and baseball is delayed. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more abou...
Hey, Bryce Harper is a Phillie
05 Mar 2020
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The guys remind you that Bryce Harper is in fact a Phillie and a whole lot more. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To l...
The Phillies are on our TV Screens and on the Radio
27 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Phillies are back and it's a wonderful thing. The guys take you through their early spring training takeaways and more. See omnystudio.com/polici...
Inching Closer to Actual Baseball
21 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are back as actual baseball is on the horizon. Macphail speaks which is always awful but who cares because we're close. ...
Pitchers and Catchers Have Finally Reported
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are back as pitchers and catchers have finally reported. The guys get into that, baseball's weird rule changes and a whol...
Phillies Finally Linked to Kris Bryant and the Phillies Have 69 Players On Their Roster
07 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are back as we are 5 days away from pitchers and catchers. The Phillies are finally linked to Bryant and they have a ton ...
Our Attention Now Turns to Kris Bryant (and Some Thoughts on the Phillies Signings)
31 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are back talking Phillies as Kris Bryant's grievance is finally settled and more thoughts. See omnystudio.com/policies/l...
Reaction to the Astros Cheating Scandal and Your Mailbag Questions!
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are back as they talk about the Astros cheating scandal and also answer your mailbag questions. See omnystudio.com/polic...
Do You Factor In Where You'll Watch the Phillies When Buying a Home?
10 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are back as the offseason is dragging on so they talk Arenado, Bryant and factoring in the Phillies when buying a home. ...
Why the Phillies Shouldn't Be Counted Out in a Nolan Arenado Trade
03 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are back as the Nolan Arenado rumors are swirling. The guys talk about the luxury tax, Arenado and Bryant and, of course,...
Hoping for Kris Bryant for the Holiday's
19 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are back as they talk about the possibility of adding Dellin Betances, the luxury tax, Kris Bryant rumors and whatever el...
THE DIDI GREGORIUS EMERGENCY PODCAST
11 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Phillies signed a new shortstop today and James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are here to talk about it. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privac...
THE ZACK WHEELER IS A PHILLIE EMERGENCY PODCAST
05 Dec 2019
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ZACK WHEELER IS A PHILLIE AND JAMES SELTZER AND JACK FRITZ ARE HERE TO TALK ABOUT IT. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information....
The Maikel Franco and Cesar Hernandez Era is Over and Is His Replacement on the Way?
04 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer may be sick but he gutted out this podcast along with Jack Fritz as the guys talk about the end of the Cesar Hernandez and Maikel Franco...
Bumgarner? Hamels? Didi? Rumors Season is Back!
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are back talking about the Phils and the start to their offseason and get into some names that have been linked to them. ...
Our Perfect Offseason
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are back laying out their perfect offseason's. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To lear...
Is Cole Hamels Coming Back and Klentak Speaks
08 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are back as it looks like Cole Hamels is coming back. They also talk about Klentak's interview on WIP today and more! Se...
Girardi Crushes the Press Conference, the Nats are World Series Champs and the Phillies Have a New Pitching Coach
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are back talking about the Phils, Girardi, the Nats and our new pitching coach. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener f...
THE JOE GIRARDI IS THE NEW PHILLIES MANAGER EMERGENCY PODCAST
24 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Girardi is the new Phillies manager and James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are back to react. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy inform...
Waiting for a Manager and AFL Updates with Alec Bohm, Spencer Howard and Mickey Moniak!
17 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are back with new episode of High Hopes talking about the Phils managerial search and bring on prospects, Alec Bohm, Spen...
What Was That?
12 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz record another "emergency" podcast to react to a stunningly awful Phillies press conference featuring John Middleton, And...
THE GABE KAPLER HAS BEEN FIRED EMERGENCY PODCAST
11 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Gabe Kapler has been fired and Jack Fritz and James Seltzer are here to react. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To l...
Just Please Make a Decision (And Bring Us Chaim Bloom)
09 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are back as the Phils aren't making a decision and we're taking crazy pills. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for ...
Please Bring Us Chaim Bloom
02 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are back talking some Phils offseason as we await to hear the fate of Gabe Kapler. They really want Chaim Bloom and no mo...
The Phillies Are Officially Eliminated From Playoff Contention
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are back talking about a Phillies team that is eliminated from playoff contention. See omnystudio.com/policies/listene...
The Arizona Fall League is my Playoffs
16 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are back talking about the team and what is going to happen this offseason and also get into Arizona Fall League stuff. ...