Spike Eskin
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Spike Eskin | |
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| Born | August 7, 1976 |
| Alma mater | Syracuse University (BS) |
| Occupation | Radio host |
| Known for | Co-host of the WIP Afternoon Show |
| Father | Howard Eskin |
Brett "Spike" Eskin (born August 7, 1976) is an American sports radio personality who currently serves as a host for 94.1 WIP in Philadelphia. He is the co-host of the WIP Afternoon Show with former Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Ike Reese and Jack Fritz. He has previously served as the program director of WIP and WFAN in New York.
Eskin is the son of longtime Philadelphia sports media personality Howard Eskin.
Career
[edit]Eskin graduated from Syracuse University in 1998 with a degree in broadcast journalism.
He got his first job as a host in 2008, working as the host of the midday show on WYSP-FM, which was then an active rock station.[1]
From 2012 to 2014, Eskin served as a host for WIP-FM, along with serving as a sports anchor for KYW (AM) and a contributor for CBS Philadelphia.
Since 2013, Eskin and television comedy writer Michael Levin have hosted the Rights to Ricky Sanchez podcast, which covers the Philadelphia 76ers.
From 2014 to 2017, Eskin served as WIP's program director.
In 2021, Eskin became the vice president of programming for WFAN in New York.[2] He returned to WIP in 2024 to become a co-host of WIP's Afternoon Show alongside Ike Reese and Jack Fritz.[3]
Philanthropy and activism
[edit]Eskin has been noted for his animal advocacy. He has hosted numerous events and fundraisers to support sickly or abused animals, and he has adopted two rescue dogs and a cat. In 2024, Eskin and his podcast partner Michael Levin worked with an animal center in Media, Pennsylvania, to hold a fundraising run and event known as "Bark In The Park".[4][5]
References
[edit]- ^ Derakhshani, Tirdad (May 17, 2006). Newsmakers: New challenge for 'Survivor' champ: prison. Philadelphia Inquirer
- ^ "Spike Eskin - LinkedIn".
- ^ "Audacy Names Spike Eskin as Afternoon Drive Co-Host for SportsRadio 94WIP in Philadelphia". Audacy Inc. Retrieved 2024-11-16.
- ^ Eskin, Spike. "Thank You Very Much". www.rightstorickysanchez.com. Retrieved 2024-11-16.
- ^ Eskin, Spike. "Help Us Save Dogs and Cats And Get This Shirt". www.rightstorickysanchez.com. Retrieved 2024-11-16.
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