Joe Giglio Show Podcast

Back to the Rob Thomson discussion with how he handled the Nick Castellanos situation, Hugh is playing it on the fence! He is this disappointed but he's trying to see both sides of the story and see if Thomson maybe had more thought to it! Do you think Thomson can be disappointing while still being proven right?

Ranger Suarez after a slow start to the season has been pitching lights out lately. Allowing a 1.17 ERA on the season and is within reaching distance of his second consecutive MLB All Star game! All this while being on the last year of his contract. What should the Phillies do with Ranger Suarez: trade him, let him play the rest of this season out, or re-sign him now?!

With Nick Castellanos making his return to the lineup last night the WIP Midday Show wants to look over all the good and the bad of his performance! From his game winning catch, to his reaction to some of his teammates success the midday show is analyzing all of it!

Nick Castellanos was returned to the lineup yesterday after being benched for a game due to what was an 'inappropriate comment' towards manager Rob Thomson. Castellanos may have got his revenge by having the game sealing catch on the warning track, but the Midday Show is still disappointed with how Rob Thomson handled the situation! How do you feel with Rob Thomson's handling of the Nick Castellanos situation?

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On today's show, the WIP Midday Show are reacting to Rob Thomson benching Nick Castellanos due to an 'inappropriate comment' made by Castellanos! Who was more in the right or wrong Castellanos or Thomson and what possibly could've been said between the two?! Also, Phillies beat reporter Devan Kaney joins the show to give her insight on the controversy. And, ESP is live with the midday show debating Joe Giglio over Jalen Hurts' placement on his top 11 Philadelphia athlete list! As well as, a Bryce Harper injury update, looking into a Mick Abel trade, and more!

In hour 1, the WIP Midday Show is reacting to the decision of the night. Rob Thomson benching Nick Castellanos due to an 'inappropriate comment.' Find out what the midday show thinks was said and who the midday show is siding with Rob Thomson or Nick Castellanos?

In hour 2, Joe, Hugh and Kyle are reacting to a Dave Dombrowski quote that Bryce Harper may already be medically cleared to play! But he is choosing to take his team to make his return. How soon should Bryce Harper return? Plus, Devan Kaney joins the show to give her opinion of the Nick Castellanos benching.

In hour 3, Joe Giglio and Eliot Shorr-Parks are in a heated debate over Eliot's placement of Jalen Hurts on his top 11 Philadelphia athletes list! It gets heated and neither one is budging! Plus, reacting to the Florida Panthers Stanley Cup win as well as the Braves come back vs the Mets.

In hour 4, Joe, Hugh and Kyle are debating if it may be a smart move for the Phillies to trade young pitching prosect Mick Abel with the abundance of pitching talent on the roster! Plus, reacting and remixing Tom Kelly's new theme song!

Tom Kelly yesterday debuted a new song for his show! But the WIP Midday Show have some thoughts on its creation and the use of artificial intelligence to make it. Plus, Kyle has some touches to make the theme song even better. Listen to give your thoughts on the remixed version!

The Phillies have an abundance of pitching talent on their roster and in the minor league ranks. One of those is Mick Abel who recently was called up to the majors and impressed in his early starts for the Phillies. But with the abundance of talent the Phillies already have should the Phillies consider trying to get value for the young pitcher?

Hugh Douglas has been known to have allegiances outside of the Philadelphia area. Two of them the Florida Panthers and Atlanta Braves had big nights last night! The Florida Panthers winning their 2nd consecutive Stanley Cup and the Atlanta Braves coming back to take down the Mets!

Eagles insider Eliot Shorr-Parks is live with the WIP Midday Show! ESP is discussing his list and debating with Joe about Jalen Hurts taking his #1 spot on the list! Things get heated, who do you think made better points ESP or Joe? Eliot also talks his Ace Bailey love, Castellanos' benching and more!

As Bryce Harper continues to take his time to recover Dave Dombrowski is not worried at all! In fact he says that Harper is actually been cleared to return it just up to whenever he's comfortable to return! How do you feel about this update from Dave Dombrowski?

Philadelphia Phillies beat reporter Devan Kaney is live with the midday show to give her input on the Castellanos beching! As well as the general view from those within the team, other takeaways from the Marlins loss yesterday, Bryce Harper updates, and more!

While Joe can't back Rob Thomson on this decision Hugh Douglas says if the comment was really that bad, Castellanos needed to be disciplined. Setting an example that no player is above the team. Hugh even cites his own experiences with this with an old coach!

Yesterday, the Phillies fell to the Miami Marlins 8-3. But that wasn't the main headlines to come out of the Phillies as Rob Thomson made the controversial decision to bench Nick Castellanos yesterday. Thomson cited an 'inappropriate comment' as the reason why. The midday show are looking into what was possibly said and which side your on in this situation, Castellanos or Thomson?

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On today's show, the WIP Midday Show have called in Dr. Joe Giglio to diagnose those who may be suffering from Jalen Hurts amnesia! Or anyone who just conveniently forgets the entirety of Jalen Hurts' 2024 season rather than just his performance in the Super Bowl. Plus, discussing why the Sixers draft plans should not include Ace Bailey following this pre draft report. Also, some takeaways from the Phillies yesterday including what is going on with Bryce Harper's recovery. As well as, zero Phillies currently starting all stars, identifying and helping those with Hurts amnesia, top 11 list reactions, and more!