On today’s show, I recap the MLB trade deadline and comment on Albert Almora’s demotion by the Chicago Cubs. I also catch up with Jon “Boog” Sciambi, voice of Sunday Night Baseball on ESPN Radio and Wednesday Night Baseball on ESPN (17:35 mark)! We discuss the 2020 MLB season and […]
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Bears QB Competition Heats Up, K.C. Johnson Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 9-2-20)
On today’s show, I address Matt Nagy’s comments on the Bears quarterback competition, and double down on my Week 1 prediction. I also catch up with K.C. Johnson, Bulls Insider for NBC Sports Chicago! We discuss the Jim Boylen firing, and his possible replacement candidates. We also talk about the […]
Big Ten Football’s Return, Pat Boyle Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 9-1-20)
On today’s show, I address the Big Ten’s idea to begin the college football season near Thanksgiving. I also catch up with Pat Boyle, host of Chicago Blackhawks coverage on NBC Sports Chicago and The Hockey Show on ESPN 1000! We recap the surprising finish to the Hawks’ season, and […]
Bears QB Competition Update, Todd Grisham Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 8-28-20)
On today’s show, I further address the Bears quarterback competition, and predict the team’s starter come Week 1. I also catch up with Todd Grisham, TV voice of Glory Kickboxing, Golden Boy Boxing, and boxing coverage on DAZN! We discussed the latest news in boxing, his amazing sports media career, […]
Crosstown Classic Recap, Tim Kurkjian Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 8-26-20)
On today’s show, I break down this past weekend’s Crosstown Classic, and explain why the White Sox have become Chicago’s premier baseball franchise. I also catch up with Tim Kurkjian, Senior MLB Writer/Analyst for ESPN! We discuss the unwritten rules of baseball, and how they relate to Fernando Tatis Jr.’s […]
Bulls’ Draft Choices, Greg Gumbel Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 8-25-2020)
On today’s show, I break down the Chicago Bulls’ options ahead of the 2020 NBA Draft. By having the fourth overall pick, the team can select a generational-type talent, and must take advantage of this opportunity. I also catch up with Greg Gumbel, NFL, and NCAA Basketball broadcaster for CBS […]
Baseball’s Unwritten Rules, Dean Blandino Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 8-20-20)
On today’s show, I address Fernando Tatis Jr.’s late-game grand slam, and the ridiculousness of baseball’s unwritten rules. I also catch up with Dean Blandino, NFL, and CFB Rules Analyst for FOX Sports! We discuss the end of the pass-interference challenge in the NFL, and what it means for the […]
A New Bears Quarterback, Scott Powers Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 8-19-20)
On today’s show, I address the Bears’ decision to bring in Mason Fine, and what that means for the team’s quarterback competition. I also catch up with Scott Powers, Senior Chicago Blackhawks Beat Writer for The Athletic Chicago. We discuss the team’s playoff series against the Las Vegas Golden Knights, […]
Bulls Fire Boylen, Ben Pope Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 8-18-20)
On today’s show, I break down the Bulls’ decision to fire Jim Boylen, and assess what it means for the team’s future. I also catch up with Ben Pope, Chicago Blackhawks Beat Reporter at the Chicago Sun-Times! We discuss the Hawks’ Game Four win over the Las Vegas Golden Knights, […]
College Football Cancellations, Chuck Garfien Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 8-14-20)
On today’s show, I recap the Big Ten and Pac-12 decisions to cancel football in the fall, plus preview what SEC football may look like come September. I also catch up with Chuck Garfien, White Sox Beat Reporter at NBC Sports Chicago, and White Sox Insider at ESPN 1000. We […]