# Full Show: Making Don Mattingly the permanent manager; CJ Gardner-Johnson and Ben Simmons comments

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Podcast: [94WIP Middays with Hugh Douglas and Joe Giglio](https://stenobird.com/podcast/94wip-middays-with-hugh-douglas-and-joe-giglio-947819)
Published: 2026-06-29T18:25:00+00:00
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Joe Giglio and Kyle Quinn discuss the remarkable turnaround for the team under the leadership of Don Mattingly, debating whether it is time to make him the permanent manager. They also react to scathing comments from Chauncey Gardner-Johnson regarding the front office's roster decisions and analyze Bart Scott’s take on Jalen Hurts. The conversation shifts to a bizarre interview from Ben Simmons and the uncertain financial future of the Phillies on local TV. 01:50 - Phillies Midseason Success 04:02 - Mattingly's Interim Tag Debate 09:14 - Mattingly's Team Meeting Story 13:42 - Manager of the Year Race 25:04 - HBCU Swingman Classic Giveaway 29:27 - Mattingly Versus Rob Thomson 38:23 - Favorite Hugh Douglas Moments 47:42 - CJGJ Slams Eagles Roster 57:52 - CJGJ's Bold Ring Guarantee 01:13:04 - Phillies TV Deal Peril 01:35:45 - Bart Scott's Hurts Analysis 01:57:33 - Ben Simmons' Possible Return 02:03:22 - Twitter Poll Result Check 02:21:19 - Finishing Phillies: Elliot Ramos 02:35:17 - All-Star Voting Grievances 02:47:11 - Mr. Met Mascot Fail 02:59:30 - Herb's Lap-Sitting Moment

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