Joe Giglio Show Podcast

On today's show, it's Harper at the half, or the halfway point of Bryce Harper's tenure with the Philadelphia Phillies. In honor of that the WIP Midday Show is asking if Bryce Harper's tenure a success even if he doesn't win a World Series? Jack Fritz also joins the show with his opinion as well as talking bout his new book and competition with Joe DeCamara. As well as, the top 5 Bryce Harper moments as a Phillie, Phillies getting bold at the deadline, Mick Abel's struggles, Hugh's bbq dilemma, and more!

In hour 1, the WIP Midday Show are looking at the Bryce Harper era in Philadelphia. They are wondering if Harper's legacy is successful even if he doesn't win a championship by the end of his tenure? Also comparing Bryce Harper to another Philadelphia sports legend who doesn't nearly get the same amount of praise!

In hour 2, Joe is trying to convince Hugh to attend his neighborhood's 4th of July BBQ! In order to get out there and be more social in his community. Should Hugh Douglas attend his neighborhood 4th of July bbq? And, going through Mick Abel's struggle and what to do with the young pitcher now?

In hour 3, the WIP Midday Show is joined by WIP Afternoon Show and High Hopes podcast host Jack Fritz joins the show! Fritz is talking Bryce Harper's legacy on Harper at the half, his new book that just released, and what's to come with DeCamara vs Fritz round 2! Plus, could the Phillies be bolder at the deadline than we previously thought!

In hour 4, the WIP Midday show is sharing and reliving their favorite moments from Bryce Harper's time on the Phillies! Find out if any of your favorites made the list! Plus, going back to the Allen Iverson/Bryce Harper comparison, are they more similar than Philadelphia fans think?

Going back to a point Joe made earlier the midday show is breaking down the comparison between the two Philadelphia sports legends! Are they more similar than fans give them credit for or is this a nothing comparison?

To continue celebrating Harper at the Half Joe Giglio is going through his favorite Bryce Harper moments as a Phillies player! Find out where Joe ranks the best of Harper on the Phillies! And, what are your all time favorite moments with Bryce Harper on the Phillies?

The MLB trade deadline is at the end of this month! And, the Phillies haven't made a lot of noise thus far in making some deadline moves. But with rumblings of the Phillies moving Nick Castellanos as long as they can get a better right fielder. With that rumor, could the Phillies be more bold than fans thought at the deadline?

Jack Fritz of the afternoon show and high hopes podcast joins the midday show! Fritz is talking Bryce Harper's legacy in this era of Philadelphia Phillies baseball, his brand new book he just published, his competition with DeCamara ahead of a baseball competition this Wednesday and more!

Mick Abel after getting off to great start to his big league career has struggled in his last several starts. The midday show try to find a solution and how many more starts to give Abel before pulling the plug. Especially with Andrew Painter lurking in the wings and yet to get his chance this season!

4th of July is one of the big cookout days of the year! The midday show is looking forward to their 4th of July cookouts. Except for Hugh Douglas who doesn't seem to be interested in attending his neighborhood's 4th of July bbq! The midday show tries to convince Hugh to attend! Should Hugh go to his neighborhood's 4th of July bbq?

Talking more about Bryce Harper's legacy. Joe Giglio thinks his legacy matches up similar to a fellow Philadelphia legend except without the same view and glamor for the fans! Allen Iverson who similarly revitalized basketball in Philadelphia like Harper did for baseball. Is Bryce Harper no different from Allen Iverson?

Today is Harper at the half at WIP. As Bryce Harper has hit the halfway point of his Phillies tenure! All WIP shows will be reviwing Bryce Harper's Phillies tenure. This includes the WIP Midday Show who wants to know if you can consider Bryce Harper's Phillies tenure a success if the Phillies don't win a World Series Championship while he is here?

On today's show, the WIP Midday Show is redoing a conversation they had with Andrew Fillipponi of 93.7 The Fan in Pittsburgh! Should the Eagles use Nolan Smith in a trade for T.J. Watt. The midday show reviews if it's too risky or a win now move. Plus, Eliot Shorr-Parks joins the show to give his take! As well as, Hugh's poor MLB The Show performance, admiration for Nolan Smith in the Eagles locker room and everything leading off into a Padres vs Phillies doubleheader!

In hour 1, the WIP Midday Show are discussing a potential move for T.J. Watt that would come with a steep price. That steep price being young rising edge rusher Nolan Smith. Joe and Hugh weigh all the risks and rewards of a potential move for Watt that would involve Nolan Smith

In hour 2, The midday show is speaking with Eliot Shorr-Parks to continue the conversation of Nolan Smith being an option to send to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Plus, reacting to Hugh Douglas' poor showing playing MLB the Show with fans at Citizens Bank Park yesterday!

Yesterday the midday show gave the opportunity to several lucky fans to play MLB the show with Joe and Hugh on the big screen at Citizens Bank Park! But Joe wants to call Hugh out for his poor performance to the point where even the younger fans were laughing at Hugh!

Eliot Shorr-Parks joins the WIP Midday Show and the conversation immediately turns to a potential T.J. Watt trade. Eliot talks about how his thoughts on the deal have changed from 2 months ago. With how young this roster is they need an impact player to help them win now!

While everyone seems to have an opinion on Nolan Smith. But no one is considering one of the biggest voices in the locker room! Nick Sirianni who speaks great praises of Nolan Smith. Is Nick Sirianni's admiration for Nolan Smith something that would shut down a Nolan Smith for T.J. Watt trade before it even happens?

Yesterday the midday show was joined by Andrew Fillipponi of 93.7 The Fan in Pittsburgh. In his conversation with Joe and Hugh, Fillipponi mentioned that it could only take Nolan Smith and a late round pick to get T.J. Watt to Philadelphia! Would you be willing to move off a future piece like Nolan Smith to get a proven star right now in T.J. Watt?