94WIP Middays with Hugh Douglas and Joe Giglio

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Is Jalen Hurts a "Football Yoda" for the Philadelphia Eagles? Sep 02, 2026

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94 WIP celebrates Merrill Reese's 84th birthday while revisiting Jake Elliott's legendary 61-yard field goal from the 2017 season. They also discuss Jalen Hurts' enigmatic personality and whether his philosophical interview style makes him a football version of Yoda.

(00:01:11) Merrill Reese Birthday

(00:01:25) Jake Elliott's 2017 Kick

(00:04:36) Hugh Douglas Return Talk

(00:07:32) Jalen Hurts Football Yoda

Jake Elliott on Preseason Reps and Charity Golf with Braden Mann Sep 02, 2026

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Joe and Hugh chat with Eagles kicker Jake Elliott on the Midday Show about his training camp and a special golf outing for the Eagles Autism Foundation. They analyze the learning curve for international prospect Bayron Matos and take calls on whether Jalen Hurts remains an enigma to fans. Ryan Hammond also stops by to update the latest bidding for the Radiothon.

(00:01:00) Dallas Goedert Preseason Safety

(00:03:03) Bayron Matos Development

(00:05:56) Jake Elliott Kicking Prep

(00:12:16) Jalen Hurts Enigma Debate

(00:20:46) Eagles Radiothon Bidding Updates

Jordan Davis & Dallas Goedert Join The Show! Sep 02, 2026

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Jordan Davis and Dallas Goedert join the program to highlight their specific auction items for the Eagles Radiothon and offer insights into the team's readiness for the regular season. They evaluate the shift in preseason philosophies and reflect on Jalen Hurts' unique leadership style ahead of the matchup with the Commanders.

(00:01:00) Jordan Davis Interview

(00:06:52) Phillies and Jalen Hurts

(00:11:54) Dallas Goedert Interview

(00:17:20) Raygun Documentary Review

Is Jalen Hurts Better Than Josh Allen? Sep 02, 2026

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Hugh Douglas and Joe Giglio break down the upcoming NFL season and the prospect of hate watching A.J. Brown. They engage with callers about Jalen Hurts' performance and debate his ranking among elite quarterbacks like Josh Allen. The discussion also covers league offensive trends and a lighthearted look at classic Disney films.

(00:01:14) A.J. Brown Discussion

(00:03:06) NFL Offensive Trends

(00:08:40) Hurts vs Allen Debate

(00:12:02) Classic Movies Chat

Jalen Hurts: You Either Win or You Learn Sep 02, 2026

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Hugh Douglas and Joe Giglio break down Jalen Hurts’ recent GQ interview, debating his "win or learn" philosophy and his unique perspective on losses. They also explore whether Bryce Harper is receiving enough credit for a potential MVP-caliber season as the Phillies continue their dominant run. Listeners join the conversation to provide one-word descriptions for Hurts, ranging from "urbane" to "stoic."

(00:01:58) Bryce Harper's Underrated Season

(00:10:32) Jalen Hurts' GQ Philosophy

(00:15:26) Eagles Radiothon Bidding

(00:19:09) Phillies Playoff Outlook

(00:23:03) Unique Descriptions For Hurts

Nick Sirianni Joins To Discuss The 2026 Season Sep 02, 2026

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Joe Giglio and Hugh Douglas welcome Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni to discuss his involvement in the Eagles Radiothon and his legendary rock, paper, scissors strategy. Sirianni reacts to Jalen Hurts' recent GQ article while explaining the importance of keeping his new offensive scheme under wraps until Week 1. They also hear from callers sharing one-word descriptions of the star quarterback's leadership style.

(00:01:00) Eagles Radiothon Auction

(00:02:21) Jalen Hurts GQ Article

(00:10:07) Nick Sirianni Interview

(00:13:54) Protecting Offensive Secrets

(00:16:16) Evolving The Eagles Offense

Kylie Kelce Joins To Kick Off Eagles Radiothon Sep 02, 2026

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Kylie Kelce and Ryan Hammond visit the studio to highlight exclusive auction items for the Eagles Radiothon, including a custom Rita's Water Ice flavor. Hugh Douglas and Joe Giglio later delve into Jalen Hurts' mindset following his GQ interview, challenging the audience to describe him in one word.

(00:01:00) Midday Show Intro

(00:01:41) Kylie Kelsey Joins Show

(00:06:53) Jalen Hurts Shopping Experience

(00:12:31) Hurts GQ Interview Discussion

(00:16:18) One Word For Jalen

5 Reasons To Believe In This Phillies Team | 'WIP Daily' Sep 01, 2026

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The Philadelphia Phillies are the hottest team in baseball and capped off a 21-win August with a 2-1 victory over the Diamondbacks last night. Joe Giglio lists five factors that he believes gives the Phils a real chance to win the World Series in October.

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Full Show: Lower Eagles Expectations & Jalen Hurts GQ Story Sep 01, 2026

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Joe Giglio and Hugh Douglas discuss why fans should consider lowering their expectations for the Eagles' offense during the first month of the season. They analyze Jalen Hurts' recent GQ interview and the team's decision to carry four quarterbacks on the active roster. Additionally, the conversation covers the Phillies' incredible August run and the maturation of relief pitcher Alex Young.

(00:02:14) Recapping The Phillies Win

(00:03:02) Howie's Patience Warning

(00:04:50) Lowering Offensive Expectations

(00:13:45) Rookies and Roster Hedges

(00:24:30) Jalen Hurts GQ Article

(00:34:00) Zach Ertz Reunion Rumors

(00:43:29) Phillies Historic August

(00:46:48) Alex Young Emergence

(00:58:40) Hurts, ChatGPT, and Gadflies

(01:11:10) Hughes Clues Clue 2

(01:31:12) Ketel Marte Disappearance

(01:50:50) Keeping Four Quarterbacks

(01:55:15) Ross Tucker Roster Analysis

(02:09:50) ESPN 2026 Projections

(02:15:06) Double Doink Merrill Moment

(02:24:02) Tony Romo Health Update

Hour 1: Howie Roseman Suggests 'Ramp Up' Period For Eagles Sep 01, 2026

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Joe Giglio and Hugh Douglas react to Howie Roseman’s recent comments regarding a necessary ramp-up period for the offense. They debate whether fans should lower their expectations for the start of the season while assessing Jalen Hurts and the current roster. The conversation also explores the potential return of veteran Zach Ertz.

(00:01:48) Phillies and Howie Roseman

(00:05:52) Debate on Lowering Expectations

(00:14:56) Rookie Status and Roster

(00:19:06) Fan Calls on Eagles

(00:25:52) Roseman Discusses Jalen Hurts

(00:31:50) Hugh's Clues and Ertz

(00:38:38) Heated Point Total Argument