On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul breaks down Chuck Pagano’s “retirement,” along with Matt Nagy and Ryan Pace’s return, and explains what it means for the Bears moving forward. Jon also catches up with Pat Boyle, host of Chicago Blackhawks coverage on NBC Sports Chicago and The Hockey Show on ESPN 1000 (23:50)! […]
Bears Fall To Saints, Tony Andracki Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 1-12-21)
On today’s show, Jon breaks down the Bears’ tough loss to New Orleans, and explains what’s next for the team. Jon also catches up with Tony Andracki, Digital Content Manager, and Chicago Cubs Reporter for the Marquee Sports Network (19:56)! They discuss the current Kris Bryant trade market, and the […]
Bears Playoff Preview, Bob Nightengale Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 1-8-21)
On today’s show, Jon breaks down the Bears’ upcoming matchup against New Orleans, and explains what they need to do to pull off an upset. Jon also catches up with Bob Nightengale, Senior MLB Columnist for USA TODAY, and MLB Network Insider (22:04)! They discuss the Mets’ acquisition of Francisco Lindor, […]
Bulls Rebuild Paying Off, Billy Wagner Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 1-6-21)
On today’s show, Jon breaks down the Bulls’ encouraging 3-4 start, and explains why there’s still much more improvement to come. Jon also catches up with Billy Wagner, 7-time MLB All-Star, Baseball Hall of Fame candidate, and Head Baseball Coach at The Miller School (14:47)! They discuss his legendary MLB […]
The Bears Are Playoff Bound, Phil Rogers Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 1-5-21)
On today’s show, Jon breaks down the Bears’ loss to Green Bay, and explains why the team’s playoff berth should be celebrated. Jon also catches up with Phil Rogers, national MLB writer for Forbes, and BBWAA member (21:53)! They discuss the Cubs’ decision to trade Yu Darvish, and what it […]
Mitch Trubisky Should Return, Cole Wright Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 1-1-21)
On today’s show, Jon breaks down Mitch Trubisky’s future in Chicago, and explains why the Bears should consider re-signing him. Jon also catches up with Cole Wright, host of Bear Essentials, and Cubs Pre/Post coverage on the Marquee Sports Network (19:41)! They discuss the Yu Darvish trade, and what it means […]
The Cubs Begin To Rebuild, Teddy Greenstein Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 12-31-20)
On today’s show, Jon breaks down the Yu Darvish trade, and explains why a Cubs rebuild is necessary for another World Series Championship. Jon also catches up with Teddy Greenstein, Senior Editor at PointsBet USA (14:01)! They discuss the Bears’ win on Sunday, and what it means for their future. […]
The Bears Could Be Playoff Bound, Mike Harmon Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 12-29-20)
On today’s show, Jon breaks down the Bears’ win over Jacksonville, and explains why they have what it takes to make the playoffs. Jon also catches up with Mike Harmon, national host on FOX Sports Radio, and host of the I Want Your Flex Podcast (18:47)! They further discuss the […]
fERA 2.0: Comparing 1980 to 2019
Rollie Fingers. Goose Gossage. Bruce Sutter. All three of these Hall of Fame closers are generally considered to be the pioneers of their position. They each recorded 300 saves, began their rise in the mid-1970s, and today, symbolize the gold standard of saving games. They also accomplished feats, though, that […]
Bulls Fall In Opener, Dave Richard Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 12-25-20)
On today’s show, Jon breaks down the Bulls’ season-opening loss to Atlanta, and explains why it’s not time to push the panic button just yet. Jon also catches up with Dave Richard, Senior Fantasy Football Writer at CBS Sports (14:01)! They preview fantasy football championship week, and break down the […]