Spike Eskin Coming Home To 94WIP/Philly
• Audacy announced that Spike Eskin will return to WIP-FM (SportsRadio 94WIP)/Philadelphia as afternoon drive co-host.
Eskin will step down as VP of Programming for WFAN/New York and CBS Sports Radio, a position he has held since 2021. Eskin will join co-hosts Ike Reese and Jack Fritz weekdays from 2-6pm ET once his successor at WFAN and CBS Sports Radio has been found. A nationwide search is currently underway.
“We’re very excited to bring Spike home to Philadelphia and SportsRadio 94WIP,” said David Yadgaroff, SVP/Market Manager, Audacy Philadelphia. “This is a unique opportunity to add a great talent with a long history in our marketplace to one of our most popular dayparts, and we’re looking forward to having Spike reunite with his longtime friend and colleague Ike Reese and Jack Fritz to shape the future of afternoon drive at WIP.”
Chris Oliviero, Market President, Audacy New York, commented, “Spike quickly became an integral part of the fabric of WFAN and CBS Sports Radio by making significant contributions to the brands, both on the air and in the hallways. New Yorkers and Philadelphians rarely agree on anything, especially when it comes to sports, but we are aligned in our belief that Spike is a tremendous talent who is perfect for this next endeavor.”
Eskin commented, “I am thrilled to be able to work with Ike and Jack in afternoons at 94WIP. It’s now the third job of a lifetime I’ve had the opportunity to do. Leaving WFAN and CBS Sports Radio is an incredibly difficult decision. I’m surrounded by talented, great people, and it’s been an amazing experience. I’d like to thank David Yadgaroff, Jeff Sottolano and Rod Lakin for this opportunity, and Chris Oliviero for my time in New York.”
Prior to being named VP of Programming for WFAN and CBS Sports Radio in 2021, Eskin served as Brand Manager of SportsRadio 94WIP for seven years. He also held additional on-air and programming roles at SportsRadio 94WIP and did two tours of duty at the former 94WYSP — the Rock station that previously occupied the frequency. Eskin also spent time across the hall on KYW Newsradio as well as at WKQX (Q101)/Chicago, and is also the host of the popular Sixers-centric podcast, The Rights To Ricky Sanchez.
