On today’s show, I examine Major League Baseball’s new ultimatum to players, and its ramifications on a possible 2020 season. Although the optics of this highly-publicized fight could not be worse, the players must stand in their ground, even if that means no MLB season this summer. I also caught […]
Podcasts
Aaron Rodgers to Bears?, Chris Gronkowski Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 5-21-20)
On today’s show, I address the rumors involving Aaron Rodgers being traded to the Bears. Believe it or not, this talk is credible, as the Packers have a history of prematurely forcing out legendary quarterbacks. I also catch up with Chris Gronkowski, former NFL fullback and inventor of Ice Shaker. […]
Bulls Are Still Rebuilding, Barry Zito Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 5-20-20)
On today’s show, I examine the final episode of The Last Dance, specifically, the Bulls’ never-ending rebuild that the series alluded to. Why have the Bulls been unable to adapt like other premier NBA franchises, and when can we expect the team to recreate the success of the Jordan-era? I […]
MLB’s New Safety Protocols, John Stossel Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 5-19-20)
On today’s show, I examine the MLB’s new safety protocols to combat the spread of COVID-19 throughout the 2020 season. Although caution is necessary, these proposed rules are simply unrealistic. Instead of drastically changing the game, while imprisoning players in the process, the MLB should not have a 2020 season, […]
NFL’s Proposed Rooney Rule Change, Christina Kahrl Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 5-18-20)
On today’s show, I address the NFL’s proposed Rooney Rule change, which involves gifting teams with monetary compensation or a higher third-round draft slot for interviewing a minority head coaching/front office candidate. This proposal, although well-intentioned, is not going to solve the problem at hand, nor truly benefits both minority […]
NFL Ends PI Challenges, Ross Tucker Interview, WAR, What Is It Good For? (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 5-15-20)
On today’s show, I applaud the NFL’s decision to eliminate the option for teams to challenge pass interference calls. This was a rule brought about by one play, and should not have been instituted from the beginning. I also catch up with Ross Tucker, former NFL player and host of […]
MLB Salary Dispute, Teddy Greenstein Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 5-14-20)
On today’s show, I address the MLB’s monetary dispute in lieu of the 2020 season. The owners, in this case, should be more empathetic towards the players, and therefore, pay their pro-rated salaries instead of offering up a 50-50 revenue split. Later in the show, I caught up with Teddy […]
Mark Doran Talks MLB Career, Rookie of the Year, Joe Maddon, and More! (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 5-13-20)
On today’s show, I sit down for a wide-ranging interview with Mark Doran, former MLB first-round draft pick and world-renowned hitting instructor! We discussed his professional baseball career, his time playing under Joe Maddon, starring in Rookie of the Year, his coaching philosophies, and much more! Remember to tune in […]
Deshaun Watson’s Twitter Storm, Mark Giangreco Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 5-12-20)
On today’s show, I dissect Deshaun Watson’s most recent tweet claiming that the Bears never spoke to him before the 2017 NFL Draft. In retrospect, that was arguably the biggest mistake made by the Bears and the Ryan Pace regime. Later in the show, I caught up with Mark Giangreco, […]
Boylen Shouldn’t Be Retained, James Wilks Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 5-11-20)
On today’s show, I analyze Jim Boylen’s tenure with the Bulls, and attempt to understand why ownership wants him to be retained. Boylen, arguably, has done nothing to positively impact the Bulls since his hiring, so why should the team retain him, especially with a newly-revamped front office? Later in […]