On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses claims that the Bears will be football’s worst team in 2022, and explains why that will not be the case. Jon also catches up with Chuck Swirsky, radio voice of the Chicago Bulls (18:11)! They discussed the Bulls’ 2021-22 season, and what to […]
Don’t Fire Tony La Russa, Mike North Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 6-18-22)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses the widespread support for firing Tony La Russa, and why it does not make much sense. Jon also catches up with Mike North, sports radio pioneer, and host of The Odds Couple on ESPN 1000 (20:27)! They discussed the current state of the […]
Justin Fields Is Progressing, Dean Blandino Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 6-12-22)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul breaks down Justin Fields’ reported progress during OTAs, and explains why he is poised to improve in 2022. Jon also catches up with Dean Blandino, NFL on FOX rules analyst and VP of XFL Officiating (15:33)! They discussed the accuracy of NFL officiating in […]
Bears Break NFL Rules, Bob Nightengale Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 6-11-22)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses the Bears’ punishment for breaking NFL practice rules, and explains why this is actually a positive development for the team’s new regime. Jon also catches up with Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY MLB Columnist and Audacy Sports Insider (14:30)! They discussed the Cubs’ ties […]
Fields Thrives With Play Action, Dave Wills Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 6-5-22)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul breaks down a new report that details Justin Fields’ true strength, and explains why Matt Nagy refused to cater to it. Jon also catches up with Dave Wills, radio voice of the Tampa Bay Rays (14:40)! They discussed the Rays’ injury-riddled start to the […]
Akeim Hicks Signs With Tampa, Adam Rank Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 6-4-22)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul breaks down Akiem Hicks’ move to Tampa Bay, and why it made sense for the Bears to let him go. Jon also catches up with Adam Rank, fantasy football analyst at NFL Network, NFL.com writer, and host of The Sick Podcast (21:06)! They further discussed […]
Matt Eberflus Has High Praise For Justin Fields, Phil Rogers Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 5-29-22)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses Matt Eberflus’ praise for Justin Fields, and explains why it should be a source of optimism for Bears fans. Jon also catches up with Phil Rogers, Forbes sportswriter, BBWAA member, and best-selling author (11:59)! They discussed the White Sox’s tough start to their […]
Justin Fields Calls Out Matt Nagy, Greg Gumbel Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 5-28-22)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses Justin Fields’ recent comments on team culture, and explains why they are a justified critique of Matt Nagy’s coaching style. Jon also catches up with Greg Gumbel, NFL on CBS Broadcaster and studio host of NCAA March Madness (18:40)! They discussed the Bears’ […]
Will Akiem Hicks Return To The Bears?, Pat Boyle Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 5-22-22)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses the Akiem Hicks reunion rumors, and explains why they are definitively false. Jon also catches up with Pat Boyle, host of Chicago Blackhawks coverage on NBC Sports Chicago and The Hockey Show on ESPN 1000 (16:47)! They discussed the Hawks’ tough 2021-22 season, and what […]
Bears Schedule Predictions, Mark Potash Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 5-21-22)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul previews the Bears’ 2022 schedule, and explains why they may end up winning more games than you think. Jon also catches up with Mark Potash, Bears Beat Writer for the Chicago Sun-Times (23:54)! They discussed the Bears’ NFL Draft haul, and what each pick can […]