WIP/Philadelphia Taps Carlin and Reese for Afternoons

RADIO ONLINE | Thursday, November 10, 2016

CBS Radio's Sports WIP-FM Philadelphia announces the team of Chris Carlin and Ike Reese as the station's new afternoon show. The duo will air weekdays from 2-6pm, beginning Monday, November 7. Carlin is a 20-year broadcast vet who began at WFAN, where he was producer of the "Mike & The Mad Dog" program, before joining WABC's "Imus in the Morning" as the show's sportscaster in 2005.

Now in his 13th season, Carlin has served as the play-by-play announcer for Rutgers University Football and Men's Basketball. In 2008 Carlin added men's basketball to his duties, which he called for eight seasons prior to joining WIP.

Ike Reese has spent the past five years hosting middays on WIP. Prior to that, he was the evening host. Reese was a standout linebacker at Michigan State. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fifth round of the 1998 NFL draft where he eventually earned Pro Bowl and All Pro honors. He played in 128 consecutive regular season games, holds the Eagles' team record for the most tackles and was voted Special Teams MVP.

"Chris Carlin understands the passion that major East Coast cities have for their sports teams. It's easy to be excited to add a seasoned talker who has hosted great shows. I know he'll fit right in at WIP. Ike Reese has spent the last nine years developing a deep relationship with Philadelphia sports fans. He's passionate. He's opinionated. He's beloved. We're thrilled that he'll be playing an even bigger role at the radio station," said Senior VP/Market Manager David Yadgaroff.

Carlin said, "I couldn't be more excited to come to Philadelphia. When the opportunity came up, it was a no-brainer. The passion of the Philly fans is legendary, and that's what I'm hoping to feed off. Ike's been a part of it for a long time, and he's got his finger on the pulse of the city. I know I've worked in New York for most of my career, but to co-host in afternoon drive on one of the cornerstone stations of radio in Philadelphia is something I could never have imagined."

Reese added, "I'm excited to make the big move to afternoons at WIP with Chris. We're going to bring hard-core sports talk to the show, along with some fun along the way, just like our fans want. Chris and I are two guys who love to debate sports, and do so passionately. I can't wait to get started."