Episode 80: Bear Weather
On today's episode we recap the first week of the NFL season and give our feedback on the Chicago Bears upset over the 49ers! The "Rain Game" and subsequent slip and slide celebration will be etched in Bears lore for years to come. Later, Waiver Wire Wednesday is back! Stay tuned 'til the end to hear from Evan on who you should be targeting to improve your fantasy football team this week. Finally, Dan gives his week 2 NFL picks, so be sure to give the episode a listen before you place your parlays! 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 78: Fantasy Football w/ Jack Miller
On today's episode, we welcome Fantasy Football & Betting contributor for Establish The Run, Jack Miller! Jack prepares us for our upcoming fantasy football draft! We discuss the best strategy for the early rounds, breakout players, overhyped players, and more! Later, Jack shares his thoughts about Best Ball and gives us his favorite late round sleepers. Whether you're looking for last-minute tips or reassurance about your picks, this episode is for you!
Episode 77: Bears Talk w/ Herb Howard
On today's episode, we welcome Chicago Bears beat reporter, Herb Howard! Herb is the beat reporter for The Bigs Media, co-host of the "I Said What I Said" podcast & radio personality at WVON on iHeartRadio. Herb gives us an inside look at what its like to be a beat reporter, a detailed breakdown of the Roquan Smith contract negotiations and touches on some of the key players who have been making a name for themselves in training camp! Later, we live draft the first few rounds of the Fantasy Football League of Podcasts.
Episode 76: Fantasy Football Booms, Busts & Breakouts
With the start of the NFL season only a few weeks away, we highlight some rookie mistakes fantasy managers can make in the draft and take an in-depth look at this year's fantasy football booms, busts, and breakout stars! Is Allen Robinson done? Can Deebo Samuel repeat his performance from last season? Who will be catching touchdowns for the Bears this season? Later, we touch on Bears training camp and discuss what is going on with Roquan Smith and Tevin Jenkins!
Episode 75: Fantasy Football Top 10 QBs
Fantasy Football Season is just around the corner! Gear up for your drafts with our top 10 QBs for 2022! On todays episode, Eric Bierman stops by the show to fill in for Dan. We discuss the league settings we believe make a good fantasy football league, Eric fills us in on his favorite draft strategies and we mention a few breakout candidates to keep an eye on! Later, we give our top 10 quarterback rankings for the upcoming season before recapping all the major storylines at Chicago bears Training Camp.
Episode 74: MLB Trade Deadline
The MLB trade deadline came to a close yesterday. We cover all the important moves that were made and break down one of the biggest trades in MLB history! We share our frustrations about the Cubs lack of trades and talk about what the future holds for them before wrapping up the show by checking in on Bears Training Camp! Will Tevin Jenkins be traded? Is Roquan going to be in a uniform when the regular season kicks off? How is Justin Fields looking in practice with the new regime?
Episode 73: NFL Training Camp
Training camp in the NFL is in full swing! It's that wonderful time of year when every fanbase is way too high or low on their favorite team. We look at some of the notable additions NFL teams have made to their rosters in the offseason before turning our focus to the Bears. We discuss some big additions to the offensive line, the Roquan Smith contract situation and give our season predictions as we look towards the preseason!
Episode 72: Former NFL Tight End Clay Harbor
On today's episode, we welcome former NFL Tight End Clay Harbor! Clay spent 8 years in the NFL and was fortunate enough to work with the likes of Andy Reid, Michael Vick, Tom Brady, and Bill Belichick, among others! Clay discusses everything from being drafted to what its like to be a contestant on the Bachelorette. Later, Clay gives his takes on what we can expect from the Chicago Bears this season and tells us why he thinks Justin Fields is going to surprise everyone!
Episode 71: Redbirds Fresh Start w/ Head Coach Ryan Pedon
On today's episode, we welcome new Head Coach of the Illinois State University Men's Basketball Team, Ryan Pedon! Coach Pedon is a basketball lifer and former top assistant at Ohio State University. Ryan tells us the story of how he went from D3 basketball player at College of Wooster to D1 Head Coach. Join us as we get an inside look at what it's like to run a college team, from recruiting to growing on the job, and what it takes to create a winning program!
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 67: Spin Zone w/ Lance Brozdowski
On today's episode, Lance Brozdowski of the Marquee Sports Network takes us to school on baseball analytics! We learn how certain trends can be used to evaluate play and talent on the diamond! Lance goes in-depth on what the Cubs and other MLB clubs are looking for in the data and fills us in on some of his favorite Cubs prospects! If you're a fan of the data-driven side of player development in baseball, this is a can't miss episode!
Episode 66: Summer Kick Off
Summertime Chi isn't just a phrase, it's a state of mind! We kick off this episode by recapping Memorial Day Weekend and ranking some of our favorite summertime activities around the city! We recap the Crosstown Classic and give an overview of the current state of the Cubs-Sox rivalry. Later, we look ahead to the NBA Finals matchup between the Celtics and Warriors and give our predictions for the series!
Episode 65: Cubs Prospects w/ Bryan Smith
On today's episode, we share a beer with our next guest, Bryan Smith! Bryan is a writer for Bleacher Nation who focuses on prospects in the Chicago Cubs organization! He fills us in on how his fascination with minor league players began with a little known player named Albert Pujols and how that led him to where he is today. We discuss some of the big name prospects to keep an eye on in the Cubs farm system over the next few years. Which prospect has the highest ceiling? Do the Cubs have the next Zack Wheeler? Is there anyone in the system to replace Willson Contreras? Get to know Bryan and the future stars of this Cubs team with us on this weeks episode!
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 63: Crosstown Talk w/ Herb Lawrence
On today's episode, we welcome our next guest, Herb Lawrence! Herb covers the White Sox for CHGO and is a former producer at 670 the Score! We talk about his days in radio at 670, which included a memorable visit to their studio by Phife Dawg from A Tribe Called Quest. Later, Herb dissects the White Sox season so far, Tim Anderson's defensive struggles and what needs to change for this team to be World Series contenders!
Episode 62: Former Bear Patrick Mannelly
On today's episode, we share a Longsnapper IPA with former Chicago Bear, Patrick Mannelly! Pat is the longest-tenured player in Chicago Bears history and one of the top 100 Bears of all time! He fills us in on the "art of the long snap", what it means to have an award named after him and what it takes to become an elite long snapper in today's NFL. Later, Pat shares some locker room stories from his time with the Bears and breaks down what it was like playing in a Super Bowl!
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.