Mike “Doc” Emrick, lead NHL broadcaster for NBC Sports and Foster Hewitt Memorial Award winner, joins the show! We discussed the NHL’s decision to suspend the season due to COVID-19, and what it means for the sport moving forward. We also broke down the Blackhawks’ wild card chances, and recounted […]
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Ross Tucker Talks Nick Foles Trade, Tom Brady to Tampa, and More!
Ross Tucker, former NFL offensive lineman, Westwood One broadcaster, and host of the Ross Tucker Football Podcast, joins the show! We broke down the surprising Nick Foles acquisition by the Bears, and debated whether he would become the team’s new starting quarterback come September. We also discussed Tom Brady’s move […]
Ariel Helwani Talks UFC Postponement, Fight Night 170, UFC 248, and More!
Ariel Helwani, host of Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show and MMA Reporter for ESPN, joins today’s podcast! We discussed the UFC’s response to COVID-19, and why it was the last major professional sports league to suspend operations. We also recapped UFC Fight Night 170, which included a surprising upset win for […]
Chris Gronkowski Talks Football Career, NFL News, Ice Shaker, and More!
Chris Gronkowski, former NFL fullback and founder of Ice Shaker, joins the show! We discussed the new proposals outlined by the NFL’s new CBA agreement, and the impact they would have on the game moving forward. We also talked about his NFL career, as well as the future of the […]
Professor Allen Sanderson Returns to Talk NCAA “Pay to Play,” Astros’ Scandal, NFL Scoring System, and More!
Professor Allen Sanderson, Sports Economist and Senior Lecturer at The University of Chicago, returns to the show! We discussed the latest developments regarding NCAA athletes, and their fight to be paid, plus debated new-age alternatives to the standard pipeline between collegiate athletics and professional sports leagues. We also talked about […]
Christina Kahrl Returns to Talk Astros’ Cheating Scandal, MLB Rule Changes, HOF, and More!
Christina Kahrl, Senior MLB Editor at ESPN, returns to the show! We discussed the further fallout from the Astros’ cheating scandal, and whether Major League Baseball should strip the team of its 2017 World Series title. We also took a look at baseball’s rule changes entering the 2020 season, and […]
Erika Nardini Talks Barstool Sports, Executive Career, and More!
Erika Nardini, CEO of Barstool Sports, joins the show! We took an in-depth look at her journey from corporate marketing to sports media, while discussing the significance of being Barstool’s first-ever female CEO. We also talked about the brand’s overall direction, and possible expansion plans in the near future. Later […]
Sports Talk Chicago Special: NBA All-Star Weekend Recap
On today’s special podcast, I recap what was an eventful NBA All-Star Weekend here in Chicago. The show includes reaction to the Rising Stars Challenge, Slam Dunk Contest, Three-Point Shootout, and NBA All-Star Game, plus audio clips from Zach LaVine, James Harden, Russell Westbrook, Ja Morant, Collin Sexton, P.J. Washington, […]
Phil Rogers Talks Kris Bryant Rumors, Mookie Betts Trade, Baseball HOF, and More!
Phil Rogers, Forbes SportsMoney contributor, and former Chicago Tribune sports columnist, joins the show! We took an in-depth look at the various trade rumors surrounding Kris Bryant, and predicted whether he’d be in a Cubs uniform come Opening Day. We also talked about the Dodgers’ blockbuster trade involving Mookie Betts, […]
Sam Panayotovich Talks Super Bowl LIV Odds, Kobe Bryant, Bears Football, and More!
Sam Panayotovich, sports betting analyst and NBC Sports Chicago contributor, joins the show! We previewed Super Bowl LIV between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs, while taking a look at the betting line surrounding the game. We also talked about Kobe Bryant’s tragic death, and the immense impact […]