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 […]
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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 […]
Bears Playoff Hopes, Ben Pope Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 12-24-20)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul breaks down the Bears’ win over Minnesota, and analyzes their current path to the postseason. Jon also catches up with Ben Pope, Chicago Blackhawks Beat Reporter at the Chicago Sun-Times (21:06)! They discuss Stan Bowman’s promotion, and what it means for the team moving forward. […]
Bears Pro Bowl Snubs, Matt Fortuna Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 12-23-20)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul analyzes the NFC’s Pro Bowl roster, and explains why certain Bears were wrongfully left out. Jon also catches up with Matt Fortuna, College Football Writer at The Athletic, and host of The Shamrock Podcast (15:04)! They discuss Illinois’ firing of Lovie Smith, and what […]
Bears Keep Playoff Hopes Alive, John Tesh Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 12-22-20)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul breaks down the Bears’ win over Minnesota, and analyzes their current path to the postseason. Jon also catches up with John Tesh, host of Intelligence For Your Life, and author of Relentless (21:15)! John discusses his versatile career in media, which included stints in […]
Trubisky’s Changing Narrative, Scott Merkin Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 12-18-20)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul breaks down the ever-changing media narrative surrounding Mitch Trubisky, and explains why he’s better off leaving Chicago come next season. Jon also catches up with Scott Merkin, White Sox Beat Writer for MLB.com (20:04)! They discuss the White Sox’s recent acquisitions of Lance Lynn […]