# Hour 1: Joe Giglio and Hugh Douglas Declare the Joel Embiid Era Over

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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: 2026-05-11T18:06:00+00:00
Episode link: https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F8372192_2026-05-11-162632
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Duration seconds: 2756

## Resource

Joe and Hugh discuss the Philadelphia 76ers' humiliating playoff loss to the New York Knicks and why they believe the Joel Embiid era has reached its conclusion. They criticize Embiid's post-game comments regarding the season being a success and contrast the team's effort with that of the Philadelphia Flyers. Rhea Hughes joins the conversation to analyze the 'loser mentality' permeating the organization and Daryl Morey's perceived avoidance of accountability. 01:50 - Sixers Embarrassment Against Knicks 07:10 - Joel Embiid Era Ends 12:30 - Embiid Claims Season Success 20:09 - Callers React To Failure 29:10 - Rhea Hughes Joins Discussion 36:15 - Philadelphia Star Mentality Debate 42:40 - Daryl Morey Scouting Trip 47:15 - Contrast Between Flyers Sixers

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