High Hopes: A Phillies Podcast

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Screw It, Make the Bryant and Kimbrel Deal Jul 19, 2021

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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 the team should be at the trade deadline, and much more.

Link for tickets:

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Win Today, Win Tomorrow, Win More Games Jul 17, 2021

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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 another great Matt Moore open, the viability of signing Cole Hamels, whether to go all in at the trade deadline or not, and more.

What If? Jul 12, 2021

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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 MLB Draft, High Hopes Night, and much more.

Am I An Idiot? Jul 08, 2021

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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 of their respective vacations, and much more.

Come hang out with the guys this Saturday, July 10th at Four Fingers Brewing is Aston for the Phillies-Red Sox game (4:05 start time).

We are Smart Enough to Know Better, But We Refuse to Let Go Jun 24, 2021

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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 disastrous last two days, and much more.

Who in Their Right Mind Let the Phils Get Hot? Jun 14, 2021

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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 back, the Hector haters, and much more. Plus, James and Jack look ahead to West Coast Phillies baseball.

Once There Was a Silly Old Ant... Jun 10, 2021

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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, MVP Ranger Suarez, Ace Wheeler, and much more.

Taking 2 of 3 from the Nats > Beating the Hawks Jun 07, 2021

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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 also talk Spencer Howard weirdness, the Travis Jankoskwki play, Bryce Harper's return, and more.

We Are a Peanut Chews Podcast Jun 03, 2021

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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, do the Takebag, and more.

A Series Split Never Felt So Much Like a Win May 27, 2021

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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 Vinny V hype train gaining steam, how Joe Girardi survived in New York for a decade, and much more.