Episode 135: Swish Theory w/ Kris Amundsen
In today's episode, join us as we dive into the dynamic world of sports analysis with our next guest, Kris Amundsen, co-founder of Swish Theory! Today, Kris takes us on a journey through the intricacies of Swish Theory, a platform that stands at the forefront of providing sports enthusiasts with a cutting-edge source of information and analysis. Discover how Swish Theory empowers fans by offering unique insights, elevating your understanding of the game to new heights!
Episode 113: Hot Takes & Summer Breaks
Welcome to today's episode of Domestic Draft Podcast! Get ready for a jam-packed show as we explore Founders Brewing Co.'s fascinating journey, reminisce about childhood summer break activities, dive into an NBA Finals recap, and engage in lively debates about the Chicago Cubs' trade deadline strategy and the buzz surrounding Chicago Bears' minicamp. Tune in for a diverse blend of brewery stories, sports talk, and nostalgic memories!
Episode 99: Bulls Betting on Beverley w/ Pat the Designer
On today's episode, we welcome the host of Locked on Bulls and creator of the Windy City Breeze Podcast, Pat the Designer! Pat shares how he got started and how his father's historical sports knowledge had an impact on him. Later, we focus on the Chicago Bulls and try to predict what the rest of the season will look like without Lonzo Ball. Is Patrick Beverley's signing going to have a significant impact on this team?
Episode 98: Was this the best Super Bowl ever?
On today's episode, we debate whether this is the best Super Bowl in recent memory. We look at the quarterback play, the controversial calls that may have decided the game and the half time show. Later, we touch on the recent developments surrounding the Bears and their #1 pick before turning our focus to the current state of the Chicago Bulls!
Episode 97: The Voice of Des Moines w/ Alex Cohen
On today's episode, we welcome the voice of the Iowa Cubs, Alex Cohen! Alex has been the voice of the Iowa Cubs since 2018 and is a true baseball junkie. We discuss what it's like to be around the minor league game, the atmosphere at Principal Park and his thoughts on some of the rising stars in the Cubs Farm System. It's the start of a new era for Cubs fans! Later, we get Alex's Super Bowl predictions and discuss the looming NBA trade deadline.
Episode 96: Chicago Radio w/ Gabe Ramirez
On today's episode, we welcome Gabe Ramirez of 670 The Score, B96, and Fox32 to the show! We discuss the grind Gabe has gone through to get where he is today, how he landed with B96 and some of his favorite moments over the years! Later, we discuss the culture shifts needed by the White Sox and Bulls to get back on track and speculate on the changes the Bears are going to make in the offseason!
Episode 91: Fantasy Football Injuries w/ Dr. Nirav Pandya
On today's episode, we welcome Dr. Nirav Pandya to answer all of our sports injury questions as we head into the home stretch of the NFL regular season! Dr. Pandya is Associate Professor of UCSF Orthopedic Surgery, the Director of Sports Medicine at Benioff Children’s Hospital and a Sports Injury Analyst for 95.7 the Game! We discuss advances in modern medicine, recovery time for major injuries and recent changes to the NFL's concussion protocol before diving into the impact of some of the big injuries in the NFL. Dr. Pandya provides injury timelines for Lamar Jackson , Kenneth Walker and Jimmy Garoppolo among others!
Episode 90: US Soccer Advances
On this week's episode, we recap thanksgiving and week 12 of the NFL before discussing the USMNT victory over Iran! Later, Evan gives his week 13 waiver wire advice as we enter the home stretch of the fantasy football regular season and Dan gives his picks for your weekend NFL parlays! Cheers!
Episode 89: Taking Down Big Toothpaste w/ VanMan
On today's episode, we welcome our next guest, San Diego resident and founder of The VanMan Company, VanMan! After selling off unnecessary possessions, VanMan simplified his life and chose to figure out what essentials he'd need to live a happy and healthy life. Through self-experimentation, VanMan created health-conscious products, that focus on minimal high-quality ingredients!
Episode 88: An Authentic Voice w/ Eugene McIntosh
On today's episode, we welcome co-founder of The Bigs Media, Eugene McIntosh! Eugene discusses how his Chicago background helps him provide a unique and authentic perspective when covering Chicago sports. We question the Bulls sluggish start to the season, debate Cubs potential offseason moves and end with some Justin Fields appreciation!
Episode 82: Are the Bears back?
On today's episode, we discuss the Bears hot start! Can they keep the good times rolling despite the early season struggles by Justin Fields and the offense? We discuss Lonzo Ball's knee injury and debate if Patrick Williams is going to have a big season for the Bulls. Later, Evan gives his week 4 waiver wire advice and Dan gives his picks for your NFL parlays this weekend! Cheers!
Episode 81: Chicago Bulls Preview w/ Nothin' But Bull Podcast
On today's episode, we welcome the team that brings you the Nothin' But Bull Podcast to talk about the upcoming NBA season! We start by discussing how two guys from D.C. and Florida teamed up with a girl from Chicago to form a Chicago Bulls podcast with a little help from Stacey King. Later, we discuss the upcoming NBA season and answer all the pressing questions concerning the current Chicago Bulls roster! Stick around until the end to hear our thoughts on the Bears recent loss to the Packers, fantasy football waiver wire pickups, and week 3 NFL picks! Cheers!
Episode 79: Talking Hoops w/ Chuck Swirsky
On today's episode, we welcome the radio play-by-play announcer for your Chicago Bulls, Chuck Swirsky! We talk with Chuck about his illustrious career and how he got started in the sports media world. Chuck discusses what it's like to live the life of a broadcaster and gives his advice for those trying to break into sports media. Later, we focus on this year's Bulls team and ask Chuck how they stack up against the loaded Eastern Conference!
Episode 70: Bulls Offseason w/ Elias Schuster
On today's episode, we welcome Elias Schuster to the show! Elias is the lead Bulls writer for Bleacher Nation & host of Points in the Podcast. You can find him on Twitter @Schuster_Elias or @BN_Bulls. We start by taking a look at the Chicago Bulls selection of Dalen Terry in the NBA Draft and discuss how his talents fit with the current roster. We talk through the Bulls signings of Andre Drummond and Goran Dragić to determine if these signings alone make this team more of a contender in the East. Later, we debate the potential of Patrick Williams and give our takes on why the front office should or should not choose to use him as a potential trade piece!
Episode 69: Bears Offseason w/ Runback Dave
On today's episode, we welcome Runback Dave! Dave is a writer for Sports Mockery and podcast host of the Runback Pod on the Blue Wire Podcast Network. Dave fills us in on the latest Bears storylines heading into camp and discusses potential upgrades to the roster prior to the start of the season. Is Braxton Jones the future at Left Tackle? What can the Bears get back in a Robert Quinn trade? Do the Bears need to make a trade for Seahawks WR D.K. Metcalf? Finally, we touch on potential moves the Chicago Bulls can make with the NBA draft coming up this Thursday.
Episode 68: NBA Draft w/ Ricky O'Donnell
On today's episode, Ricky O'Donnell joins us to discuss the upcoming NBA Draft! Ricky is the basketball editor for SB Nation and co-host of the Cash Considerations Podcast. You can find all of his work over at SBNation.com - including his NBA Mock Drafts! We start by taking a look at the top prospects in this year's draft and stack them up against past draft classes. Later, we project the first 5 picks before zeroing in on who we think the Bulls should select at #18. If you're an NBA fan, this one is for you!
Episode 64: Here Comes The Content w/ Kevin Kaduk
On today's episode, we welcome our next guest, Kevin Kaduk! Kevin is a former Writer and Editor for Yahoo! Sports and current Head of Content at CHGO Sports! We talk about his days at Yahoo, what it was like building the "Big League Stew" column that ran for over 10 years and how his experience with a variety of mediums helped him create something new and refreshing with CHGO. Later, we get Kevin's takes on the current state of Chicago Sports!
Episode 61: Bears Draft Preview
"ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?!" It's that time of year again when teams make decisions that can make or break a franchise. We recap 1st year General Manager Ryan Poles pre-draft press conference and decide if we're buying or selling what he's saying. Evan gives his analysis of the Chicago Bears biggest needs and highlights some impact players we should keep an eye on in the draft. Later, we look ahead to Wednesday's Game 5 of the Bulls at Bucks and analyze what needs to happen for the Bulls to get another W.
Episode 60: Bulls Playoff Talk w/ Will Gottlieb
On today's episode, we welcome our next guest, Will Gottlieb! Will is a Bulls writer and podcaster for CHGO Sports who previously worked for Spotify, Bleacher Report and the Athletic. You can find him on Twitter @wontgottlieb. Will discusses what went wrong in Game 1 for the Chicago Bulls and what adjustments need to be made for them to steal Game 2. Will Billy Donovan make some changes to the starting lineup? Who needs to step up for this team to make a playoff run? Later, we check in on the Cubs and discuss Seiya Suzuki's monumental impact in such a short period of time.
Episode 59: Cubs Surprise Start & Bulls Playoff Preview
On today's episode, we take a look at the surprising start for the first place Chicago Cubs! Is Seiya Suzuki the clear NL Rookie of the Year? Is Kyle Hendricks criminally underrated? Can the Cubs maintain this success for the entirety of the 2022 regular season? Later, we look ahead to the daunting task the Bulls face in the first round of the NBA playoffs.