Philly Radio: WIP Could Be Just A Stop-Over For Chris Carlin

Chris Carlin

Longtime New York sports radio and television veteran Chris Carlin has signed on to become the new afternoon host at Sports Radio 94 WIP 94.1 FM.  Although not officially announced by the statiob, Carlin is expetced to start Monday, November 7.

Carlin is expected to team WIP midday host and former Eagles linebacker Ike Reese for PM Drive/

Since 2008, Carline been appearing on he SNY television show ‘Loud Mouths’. His last show there will be November 4.

He also hosted Mets Pre and Post-game shows on SNY for a period of five years.

Prior to becoming a familiar face on New York sports television, Carlin was a popular voice on WFAN 660 AM in New York. He filled in on talk shows on the station, worked as an update anchor for “Imus In The Morning”, and produced Mike Francesa for six years.

He has kept busy by hosting national radio shows for SiriusXM.

Carlin and Reese will be tasked with providing stability to WIP in afternoons and helping the station make inroads against 97.5 The Fanatic drive time host Mike Missanelli. The Fanatic has beaten WIP in the ratings in afternoons for the majority of 2016 when the show was hosted by the recently departed Josh Innes.

Lloyd Carroll at nysportsday.com, speculates Carlin won't be investing in property in the Philly Area. He thinks CBS Radio execs are sending Carlin to Philly as prep to succeed Mike Francesa on WFAN 660 AM / 101.9 FM.  The Pope has made it clear his final day on WFAN will be December 15, 2017.  Time will tell.