Welcome to today's episode of the Domestic Draft Podcast! Join us as we delve into the fascinating journey of our special guest, Danny Parkins, the esteemed Co-Host of the Parkins & Spiegel show on 670 the Score. We uncover Danny's remarkable ascent from a high school radio show to his current role as a prominent host on one of Chicago's premier sports talk shows.

Today's guest is John Daigle, a renowned fantasy football expert! In this episode, we dive into the exciting world of fantasy football, specifically focusing on the impact that rookies can have on the game. John will be sharing his invaluable insights and projections on how these young talents will shape the landscape of fantasy football this season. If you're already daydreaming about this year's Fantasy Football season, this is the episode for you!

This week’s guest is Mark Carman, a seasoned member of Chicago sports media. In this episode, we focus on the recent Chicago Bears draft and dive deep into the team's first few picks. Mark shares his insights and projections on what these new players will bring to the team and how their careers might unfold. While many fans are optimistic about the upcoming season, Mark remains cautious and offers his perspective on what we can expect from the Bears in the coming year!

It's DRAFT WEEK! In this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Bill Zimmerman, a 20-year veteran in sports media who has worked on producing SiriusXM's Mad Dog Sports Radio show and extensively covered the Chicago Bears through his Bears Banter Podcast on Windy City Gridiron. Bill brings his expertise on the top-tier players in this year's NFL draft to speculate on the potential picks the Bears may make with their 9th overall selection. For those who share our passion for the NFL draft and the excitement of its franchise-altering possibilities, this episode is a must-listen.

On today's episode, we welcome CHGO's Greg Braggs! Greg discusses the Chicago Bears training camp glory days in Bourbonnais and how it propelled him to his start in sports media. A bricklayer by trade, Greg also writes and hosts podcasts for CHGO, and this year was a credentialed media member at the NFL combine. He discusses the connections he's made in the industry and how they helped him along the way before we dive into the expectations for the 2023 Bears.

On today's episode, we welcome NBC Sports Chicago producer, Tony Gill! Tony produces and creates digital conversations for 670 the Score, NBC Sports Chicago, Sports Adjacent and the Ringer. Tony details his rise in the sports media industry and how creating an audible documentary about the death of Michael Jordan's father is one of his proudest achievements.

On today's episode, we welcome the communications director for Rogue Ales & Spirits, Amanda Zessin! Discover the history and what it's like to work for this popular beverage brand from Newport, Oregon. Rogue brews beer, distills spirits, handcrafts barrels, and much more! Stick around after the interview to hear our thoughts on the World Baseball Classic, the recent surge from the Chicago Bulls, and an update on how our brackets are doing in March Madness.

On today's episode, we welcome the owner of South O Brewing, Trevor Whitehead! Growing up in Australia and helping his father bottle homebrews, Trevor describes the inspiration behind his journey to opening his own brewery in South Oceanside, San Diego. As a community brewery, South O Brewing highlights its neighborhood with its beer names and uses the Cassidy Bridge as its logo. Stick around to hear our thoughts on the Bears offseason so far and debate what moves Ryan Poles may still have up his sleeve!

On today's episode, we welcome lead writer and editor-in-chief at Bleacher Nation, Brett Taylor! Brett fills us in on his journey from law to baseball before highlighting the MLB rule changes set to take effect this season. Do the revised rules give the young Cubs an advantage? Later, Brett previews some of the top prospects to watch during Spring Training before sharing his bold predictions for the regular season!

It's our 100th episode! Here to help us celebrate is Content Creator for the MLB and Chicago Cubs, Caitlin Hendricks! Caitlin shares what it's like to collaborate with MLB players to create social media content and discusses how the MLB is appealing to the younger generation. Later, we take a look at what's going on in Mesa at Cubs Spring Training. How are all the new faces fitting in and what are the expectations for the season ahead?

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?

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.

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!

On today's episode, we welcome Gavin Fahey of Phase Three Brewing back to the show! We discuss what it's like making a big career change, working at a highly successful brewery and how working at a brewery has changed his opinion of the industry. We talk about what styles and trends are currently popular, the future plans for Phase Three, and some of his bucket list breweries to collaborate with in the U.S. If you've ever been curious about working in a brewery or what life is like from behind the bar, this is the episode for you!

On today's episode, Evan is joined by Chicago beer expert, Mike Zoller! Mike is a writer and editor for porchdrinking.com and is well known in the Chicago beer community. Mike discusses the rise of porchdrinking.com before touching on some of his favorite breweries in the city. Later, Evan gives a brief history of breweries in Chicago and Mike answers a few listener questions. Stick around to the end for some fantasy football playoff advice! Cheers!

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!

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!

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!

On today's episode, we recap the landmark trade deadline in the NFL! We discuss the impact of those trades on the field and in fantasy football before focusing on the Bears' promising future. During this trade deadline, two pro-bowl Bears were traded away for draft picks, and in return, the Bears received the receiver fans have been demanding. Later, Evan gives his week 9 waiver wire advice and Dan gives his picks for your weekend NFL parlays!

On today's episode, we welcome Chicago Sun-Times journalist Annie Costabile! Annie covers the Chicago Sky, Red Stars, and Bulls. She also hosts her own podcast, the Equal Play Podcast, which aims to highlight the brightest women in sports from the field to the front office. Throughout the episode, we talk extensively about the WNBA and its future, specifically looking at the Chicago Sky. We reminisce about their championship season in 2021 and look ahead to see if they're capable of another trophy this coming season!