Howard Eskin is a radio sportscaster for WIP-AM 610 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His show airs weekdays from 3 PM to 7 PM. Eskin's 5000th show aired on September 20, 2007. He got into a well publicized shouting match with Philadephia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel during a press conference during the 2007 season. If was rumored on September 10, 2009 that former Philadelphia Eagles player Ike Reese could join Eskin as a co-host on his 3PM daily show. Howard Eskin's son Spike is a radio DJ on WYSP.
Career Achievements
Howard Eskin started his radio career on 610 WIP in 1986. His show was the first sports talk show on the station. He's hosted most radio shows than anyone in sports talk history, with over 5,000 shows. Eskin has worked on all major network television affiliates in Philadelphia and has appeared on ESPN. He has also been very active in local charities, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, The Terri Lynne Lokoff Child Care Foundation The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and The National Multiple Sclerosis Society.http://www.610wip.com/pages/2533761.phpAccording to Arbitron Inc., Eskin's show was number one among men ages 25 to 54 from September 17 to December 9, 2009. This ranking took into account all AM and FM stations.http://www.philly.com/inquirer/world_us/80773017.html
