Episode 40: Talking Turkey w/ Evan & Dan
On today's episode, we have a holiday special! We talk about our thanksgiving memories and what is the best side dish at the feast. After, we talk Bulls basketball and where they can improve after a tough loss Monday night to the Pacers. It's Groundhog Day at Halas Hall! We discuss the dumpster fire that is the Chicago Bears and the rumor of Matt Nagy's firing. Later, Dan gives his week 12 NFL picks and Evan gives his Waiver Wire advice.
Episode 39: Seeing Red w/ Matt Peck
On today's episode, we welcome the host of the Locked on Bulls Podcast, Matt Peck. Matt tells us about the genesis of his Bulls Fandom and how badly he wanted to dye his hair like Dennis Rodman. We give an update on the red hot Bulls and take a look into the near future. Matt makes a prediction for this Friday's game and we discuss Shaq's title prediction. Later, Dan gives his week 11 NFL picks and Evan gives his Waiver Wire advice.
Episode 38: In The Know w/ Steph Noh
On today's episode, we welcome NBA freelance writer, Steph Noh. We learn how he got his start, discuss what it was like to work for the Athletic and explore the possible moves the Bulls can make as the season progresses. We loved what we saw from Justin Fields this week, but it wasn't enough to beat the Pittsburgh Referees. Later, Dan gives his week 10 NFL picks and Evan gives his Waiver Wire advice.
Episode 37: Chicago Sports Talk w/ WGN Radio's Kevin Wells
On today's episode, we welcome Chicago WGN radio personality, Kevin Wells. We dissect what is going on at Halas Hall and get a guarantee that the Bears will move to Arlington Heights in the future. We wax poetic about the 6-1 Bulls and discuss plans to fill the loss of Pat Williams. Dan gives his week 9 NFL picks and Evan gives his Waiver Wire advice.
Episode 36: Seeing Red & Bears Left for Dead
On today's episode, we start by taking a look at what is trending on Twitter (Pop Tarts?!). We discuss what has been an excellent start by the Chicago Bulls and dive deep into the numbers behind the success. We briefly touch on the Chicago Bears dumpster fire and debate whether they should be sellers at the NFL trade deadline. Finally, Dan gives his week 8 NFL picks and Evan gives his Waiver Wire advice.
Episode 35: An Eppig Story w/ Clayton LeBlanc
On today's episode, we welcome the co-founder of Eppig Brewing, Clayton Leblanc. Clayton gives insight into what it's like to work in the craft beer industry and discusses how he worked his way up from the bottling lines to being a co-founder of his own brewery! Later, we touch on Chicago sports (Go Sky!), Dan gives his week 7 NFL picks and Evan gives his Waiver Wire advice.
Episode 34: NBA Storylines w/ Two Pointers Podcast
On today's episode, we start by recapping the Bears victory that sent Jon Gruden packing. Dan gives his week 6 NFL picks and Evan gives his Waiver Wire advice. Then, we welcome friends of the show @TwoPointers on and discuss everything that is going on in the NBA leading up to the start of the season!
Episode 33: Bulls Ready to Run
On today's episode, we start by taking a look ahead at the upcoming NBA season and quickly hit on our Chicago Bulls. Then, we take a look at what's trending on our Twitter - Squid Game. The Bears got the job done this week and we're hoping that Justin Fields is QB1 moving forward. Finally, Dan gives his week 5 NFL picks and Evan gives his Waiver Wire advice.
Episode 32: Now or Never for Nagy w/Eric Bierman
On today's episode, we welcome back our Bears writer @icecoldbier2525 to share in the misery that is the Chicago Bears. We recap our fantasy baseball playoffs and discuss the FFLOP (Fantasy Football League of Podcasts) giving updates on how awful our team is doing. Then, we go over our thoughts on the Chicago Bears and how we all agree there needs to be drastic changes. Finally, Dan gives his week 4 picks and Evan gives his Waiver Wire advice!
Episode 31: Rivalry Week & Waiver Wire Picks
On today's episode, we welcome Evan back from vacation and check in to see what's new. This is a Rivalry Week between both hosts, as we play each other in our 3rd place fantasy baseball matchup and we square off against each other in a week 3 fantasy football matchup. Later, Dan gives his week 3 NFL picks and Evan launches his Waiver Wire Wednesday segment.
Episode 30: Football in Full Swing w/Sum Wyrds
On today's episode, we welcome guest host Blake Schwarz AKA Sum Wyrds to the program. We touch on local music and recap this year's Pitchfork Music Festival then dive deep into the NFL and check on how our week 1 predictions fared. Later we discuss how our fantasy squads are doing and give an update on the FFLOP (Fantasy Football League of Podcasts). Finally, we go over our thoughts on the Chicago Bears and wonder when it will be Justin Fields time.
Episode 29: NFL Week 1 Preview
On today's episode, we get ready for Week 1 of the NFL Season! We give our predictions and review what it's like to have a live, in-person, fantasy football draft. We touch on how we select our draft order and Dan discusses his duties as last year's league loser. Later, we go over our big bet of the year and fill you in on our Fantasy rosters.
Episode 28: PPR Fantasy Football Draft
It's Draft Day! On todays episode, we talk through our picks as we collectively draft our team for the inaugural Fantasy Football League of Podcasts (FFLOP) Draft. Full PPR, 14 team competitive league with other standard scoring settings. Let us know your thoughts!
Episode 27: Top 10 Fantasy QBs
Preseason for a reason! In todays episode we touch on the state of the crypto and NFT markets. We discuss the viral sensation that is the milk crate challenge and go over a few preseason NFL injuries. We end the episode by debating our top 10 fantasy football quarterbacks!
Episode 26: Fields First Impression
In today's episode, we give our initial reactions to Justin Fields first Preseason game as a Chicago Bear. We discuss some current events and give our thoughts about the Field of Dreams game. Later, we talk about how Summer League went for our Chicago Bulls and debate if Frank Schwindel is the next Bryan LaHair.
Episode 25: Bears 2021 Season Preview w/ Eric Bierman
In todays episode, we bring Bears Insider Eric Bierman back onto the pod to talk about the Bears unofficial depth chart release and what to watch for in the Preseason. We touch on Patrick Williams hot start to the NBA Summer League and the NBA's investigation of the Bulls for tampering. We end the show by going over the ins and outs of Evan's new over-the-top and exciting fantasy football league.
Episode 24: Interview with Bill DeWitt of California Wild Ales
In today's episode, we welcome a special guest, Co-Owner of California Wild Ales, Bill DeWitt. Bill talks about all things California Wild Ales and gives insight on how they are able to carve out a spot for sours in the heavily loaded West Coast IPA scene. We finish up the episode covering all of the recent moves with the Cubs and the Bulls.
Episode 23: A Career in the Music Industry - Alex Zarek Interview
In today's episode, we give our thoughts on the new Olympic games for this year and react to Aaron Rodgers new deal with Green Bay. Later, we welcome our next guest onto the pod, Alex Zarek, to talk about his career as a creative in the music industry. Alex does video, photo and design for several local bands and recently directed, shot and edited the 20th anniversary documentary of Lucky Boys Confusion's album, "Throwing the Game".
Episode 22: $1 Million as a College Freshman?!
In today's episode, the guys discuss the inevitable fire sale on the North Side and try to make sense of how the Cubs got here. We take a look at the NBA Finals and Dan dies on his hill that the Suns will win the championship (Ouch!). The Bears preseason is coming and we are jacked and juiced. We end the show with a look at the new NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) rule in NCAA sports and what impact it may have in the future of college sports!
Episode 21: Fantasy Football Preview w/ Eric B
In today's episode, Eric B joins Evan to jump start the fantasy football season! We go over the Home Run Derby results and provide our thoughts on the NBA Finals so far. We discuss Team USA Basketball's early woe's and give some Chicago Bulls updates as well. Later, we go over the NFL Rookie class, their potential fantasy football impact in year one and highlight a few sleepers ahead of the inaugural FFLOP (Fantasy Football League Of Podcasts) season!