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High Hopes: A Phillies Podcast

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Philadelphia Phillies
Bryce Harper
Phillies
Major League Baseball
Baseball
Kyle Schwarber
Trade Deadline
Zach Wheeler
New York Mets
World Series
Zack Wheeler
Aaron Nola
Rob Thompson
Chris Sanchez
Nick Castellanos
Los Angeles Dodgers
Bo Bichette
Andrew Painter
Mick Abel
Trey Turner

Jack Fritz and James Seltzer break down the happenings of the Phillies on and off the field. The guys discuss what the Phillies need to do in the future to get back to the World Series, with special guests, interviews, and fun.

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The Philadelphia Phillies evened the Wild Card series against the Braves with a 4-3 extra-innings win on Wednesday afternoon. James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the heroics from Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, Alec Bohm and Andrew Painter before loo... more

James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Phillies' game 2 win over the Braves on Wednesday afternoon. The guys spend an hour with the callers on WIP talking about Cristopher Sanchez's start, Bryce Harper's redemption and Andrew Painter's heroic fini... more

James Seltzer and Jack Fritz give their instant reaction to the Phillies' crushing Game 1 loss to the Braves on Tuesday afternoon and wonder if the Phils can get themselves off the mat one more time and take Game 2 behind Cristopher Sanchez.

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Jack Fritz and Tucker Bagley stay up late to preview today's Phillies/Braves game as Jesus Luzardo heads to the mound as the starter for Game 1. They also discuss the roster decisions and their confidence level heading into the Wild Card round agains... more

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Recent Guests

Dave Dobrowski
Baseball executive mentioned on the show
Unknown guest on Final Out
Episode: Final Out: Bad Loss In Washington
Griffin Conyne
Next generation Phillies killer mentioned in intro
Episode: Final Out: Will This Team Ever Wake Up?
Jeff Conyne
Mentioned as Griffin Conyne's dad in intro
Episode: Final Out: Will This Team Ever Wake Up?
Tucker Bagley
Savant of numbers, guest analyst on the episode
Freelance stat analyst / contributor
Episode: Are the Phillies Finally Showing Some Fight?
Jody Mack
Broadcaster, inventor of the term 'Flyered Up'
Flyers/Philadelphia sports media
Episode: Final Out: Phillies Bats Come Alive!
Preston Mattingly
General Manager of the Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies
Episode: Opening Day is HERE- Phillies open the 2026 season tomorrow!
Bryce Harper
Professional baseball player, Phillies outfielder
Philadelphia Phillies
Episode: Holding Seltzer Hostage To Tell Him About The Quality Of The Phillies' ABs
Dave Dabrowski
President of Baseball Operations / Team executive
Philadelphia Phillies
Episode: Holding Seltzer Hostage To Tell Him About The Quality Of The Phillies' ABs
Trea Turner
Phillies shortstop and National League batting champion
Philadelphia Phillies
Episode: Live From The Red October Rally With TREA TURNER!

Hosts

James Seltzer
Co-host with insights and reactions, often provides analysis and context around Phillies events and player performances.
Jack Fritz
Host with a track record of Phillies coverage and game analysis; often leads discussions on trades, lineup decisions, and postgame reactions.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 2.1k ratings
  • Deep in the Phillies

    Best at dissecting What the heck is going on in Phillies universe

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PhillyTillIDie
    United Statesa month ago
  • Fire seltzer

    Does anyone enjoy James ? Who likes him screaming into your ear every episode one of the worse things I’ve ever heard, Elliot and jack should just do pods together James makes everything worse what an annoying presence he is!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    hollis thompson
    United Statesa month ago
  • Seltzer stinks

    Seltzers the worst he sounds like nails on a chalkboard and doesn’t know anything , literally anybody would be a better cohost, jacks the best tho shout out jack!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    hollis thompson
    United States2 months ago
  • Great show but…

    Love fritz, love seltzer but…

    the volume of, frequency of, and content of the ads makes it unlistenable. I understand Philadelphia sports radio has been laying off and trimming the fat, but for wip to sell out so shamelessly that you need ads 100 decibels louder than the actual show every 5 minutes is a bummer.

    If I hear another gambling ad I’m going to drive my truck into the Delaware ✌️

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    An AWL
    United States4 months ago
  • James

    Why does James have to be on top of the camera? He's too close! It's distracting because he also can't sit still! Love the pod but I guess better to listen than to watch on YouTube.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Rozbarn
    United States7 months ago

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Fans appreciate the Phillies insight and authentic banter, with strong energy from both hosts.
Many praise the chemistry and knowledge, though a few reviews note the hosts' banter can feel one-sided.
Listeners like the deep roster and trade talk, but some push back on volume of ads and audio quality.

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#187
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Apple Podcasts
#211
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Final Out: Will Bryce Harper Hit Leadoff Tomorrow? (Probably Not)
Q: Did Harper's lead-off move work or is he going back to third tomorrow?
Harper is likely to bat third tomorrow if Tre Turner is back in the lineup, with Turner leading off and Harper moving down for protection and balance.
Opening Day is HERE- Phillies open the 2026 season tomorrow!
Q: What was the thinking behind locking Sanchez up long term?
They bet on Sanchez's work ethic and continued development, believing his presence and performance would anchor the rotation for years.
EMERGENCY POD: JESUS LUZARDO SIGNS 5-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION
Q: Rank the six pitchers who were signed for 27 million a year.
The host ranks Yamamoto first, then Sale, then Fried, followed by Luzardo, with Glasnow and Rodin completing the list, reflecting personal evaluation of 1-year and multi-year candidates.
Bryce Harper Trade Rumors? Nope, Don't Like Them
Q: This is the Bryce thing. So what do you make of it?
I don't like it.
Monday Night Victory Mailbag Pod
Q: Where does Nola fit in?
Nola is going to take down a playoff star and he's going to be in the rotation.

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What is High Hopes: A Phillies Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two longtime Phillies-focused hosts deliver a high-energy mix of game analysis, roster talk, and fan banter, with frequent guest appearances and live reaction segments. Episodes routinely cover in-season performance, trades, bullpen usage, lineup construction, and strategic questions about contending windows, often pairing sharp baseball insight with humorous, candid banter. Notable strengths include authentic team allegiance, deep knowledge of Phillies history, and strong audience interplay, while sponsorship reads and robust conversation pace are common. This show is likely to appeal to dedicated Phillies fans who want immediate postgame reaction, trade chatter, and a podcast that blends data-driven takes with personality-driven storytell... more

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1. Dave Dobrowski
2. Griffin Conyne
3. Jeff Conyne
4. Tucker Bagley
5. Jody Mack
6. Preston Mattingly
7. Bryce Harper
8. Dave Dabrowski

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