Episode 56: Seiya at Wrigley w/ Michael Cerami
On today's episode, we share a beer with our next guest, Michael Cerami! Michael covers the Chicago Cubs, Bears, and Bulls at Bleacher Nation. You can find him on Twitter @Michael_Cerami. Michael fills us in on how he went from writing about his favorite movies to writing about his favorite team - the Cubs! Then we dive deep into the expectations for this Cubs team heading into the 2022 regular season. How good can Seiya Suzuki be? We discuss how the signing went down and what it means for the future of this franchise. Will this be the final season we see Contreras in a Cubs uniform? Michael breaks down the contract Contreras camp is likely looking for and gives his opinion on if he's the Cubs long-term backstop.
Episode 54: Capturing Chicago w/ Vashon Jordan Jr.
On today's episode, we welcome our next guest, Vashon Jordan Jr! Vashon is a Southside Chicago Photographer who has done work for the Chicago Bulls, Chicago Tribune and currently works for Governor JB Pritzker's re-election campaign. Vashon discusses his passion for photography and some of his favorite moments he has captured in the city over the past few years. He fills us in on how his self-published book titled, "Chicago Protests: A Joyful Revolution" came to fruition and what its like to have his work displayed in prominent Chicago establishments. Later, we go over all the recent roster moves after a crazy week in the NFL offseason.
Episode 53: Bar Talk w/ Jenna Duddleston
On today's episode, we welcome our next guest, Jenna Duddleston! Jenna is a Southside Chicago resident and host of Bar Talk with Jenna. You can find her @bartalkwithjenna on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. Jenna shares how growing up in a family that owns one of the oldest Irish pubs in America has shaped her and unknowingly guided her to where she is today. This episode is for anyone who enjoys Chicago, its culture and the long-standing tradition of the neighborhood bar.
Episode 52: Bear With Me w/ Rob Schwarz Jr.
On today's episode, we welcome our next guest, Rob Schwarz Jr! Rob is an editor and freelance journalist for Bear Goggles On - a Chicago Bears blog site that is part of the FanSided network. Rob shares how he became a Bears fan and fills us in on his journey before we take a look around the NFL at key free agents that could be on the Bears radar in the coming weeks. Later, we talk about the upcoming NFL Combine and grill Rob on his love for Mitch Trubisky!
Episode 51: A Chicago Audible w/ Nicholas Moreano
On today's episode, Dan takes the show solo and welcomes our next guest, Nicholas Moreano! Nicholas is the Bears Beat Reporter for the Chicago Audible and Content Creator for Bear Goggles On. They discuss what the Bears have accomplished so far in the offseason and the moves that still need to be made to take back the North! Later, Dan breaks down the Bulls recent success and how dominant Demar Derozan has been.
Episode 50: NBA Trade Deadline w/ Rick Camp
On today's episode, we welcome our next guest, Rick Camp! Rick is the executive producer of the Bernstein & Rahimi show on 670 the Score. He’s also a Bulls postgame host, does NBA player props for 4for4football, and has his own podcast - the I’m Fat Podcast w/ Jay Zawaski. We discuss how Rick rose the ranks to be the executive producer for one of the most popular Chicago sports radio shows and take a journey to food paradise as Rick tells us about the burger he has named after him. Later, we focus on the Chicago Bulls and the possible roster moves they can make with the NBA trade deadline only 48 hours away!
Episode 49: Bears All-Access w/ Jacob Infante
On today's episode, we welcome our next guest, Jacob Infante! Jacob is an NFL Draft analyst for USA Today SMG's Draft Wire and also covers the Chicago Bears for SB Nation's Windy City Gridiron. We discuss how this new Bears regime can best utilize this off-season to maximize their long-term outlook and what they will try to accomplish in the draft. Later, we look ahead to the Super Bowl and give our picks on who we think takes home the hardware.
Episode 47: A Dose of Morale w/ DOM Frederic
On today's episode, we welcome our next guest, DOM Frederic! DOM is the self-anointed Director of Morale for the Chicago Cubs. We discuss how he came to be one of the most well known Cubs fans on twitter, how the Morale Supply Co started and how he came to partner with Ian Happ's Connect Roasters. We reflect on Cubs rosters of the past and look toward to the future.
Episode 46: Around the NFL w/ Robert Mays
On today's episode, we welcome our next guest Robert Mays! Robert is an NFL writer for the Athletic and Host of the Athletic Football Show. We discuss how he got started before diving into the Bears recent moves at Head Coach and General Manager. Robert weighs in on the Bears needs at both open positions and we dissect the potential candidates. Later, we get Robert's Super Bowl picks and his thoughts on which teams will be looking to upgrade at QB this offseason.
Episode 45: The Fantasy Life w/ Josh Larky
On today's episode, we welcome our next guest - Fantasy Football Guru and Director of Analytics at RotoUnderworld, Josh Larky! Josh gives us unbelievable insight into the data-driven world of Fantasy Football while also giving his takes on what he thinks makes up the best Fantasy Football league. Later, Dan gives his week 18 NFL picks and Evan says goodbye to his Waiver Wire Wednesday segment!
Episode 44: Bulls Talk w/ Big Dave
On today's episode, we welcome our next guest - Chicago Bulls super fan and sports media personality Big Dave Watson! Dave gives us an inside look into how he got his start in sports media and discusses how growing up in a sports-obsessed house fueled his fandom. We get Dave's takes on the current Bulls roster and debate if it's a good thing that the Bears are winning games down the stretch. Later, Dan gives his week 17 NFL picks and Evan gives his Waiver Wire advice for Championship Week!
Episode 43: Chi Sports Talk w/ Daniel Greenberg
On today's episode, we welcome our next guest, Daniel Greenberg. We discuss how Daniel has established himself as the Adam Schefter of Chicago sports and what its like to be a reliable source for breaking sports news. Later, Dan gives his week 15 NFL picks and Evan gives his Waiver Wire advice ahead of the fantasy football playoffs.
Episode 42: Da Bears Future w/ DaWindyCity Productions
On today's episode, Eric Bierman subs in for Dan and we welcome our next guest, Rishab Sikri, to the show. You might know him better as DaWindyCity Productions on Youtube where he does post-game reactions to every Chicago Bears and Bulls game. We discuss Rishab's instant success in the Youtube world and speculate on the future of this Bears franchise. Later, Eric gives his week 14 NFL picks, Evan gives his Waiver Wire advice and the guys discuss some Fantasy Football playoff strategies going into the final week of the regular season.
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 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 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".