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 […]
Podcasts
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 […]
Cam Newton’s Decision, Greg Gumbel Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 5-8-20)
On today’s show, I address the controversy surrounding Cam Newton’s 2020 plans, and why teams have been hesitant to sign him. In a sport that values recent success, and not memories of yesteryear, Newton must rethink his priorities if he wants a job in the NFL. Later in the show, […]
MLB’s 2020 Season Plans, Dave Richard Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 5-7-20)
On today’s show, I analyze Major League Baseball’s proposed plan to have a 2020 season, which includes a radical division realignment, pitting the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox in the same division. I also questioned rumors involving increased technological change, and maintained the position that baseball should not […]
Bears Strength of Schedule, Darren Woodson Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 5-6-20)
On today’s show, I take a deeper look at the Bears’ strength of schedule for the 2020 season, and explore just how much that can determine the team’s success. In 2019, the Bears faced seven teams that made the playoffs, going 8-8 overall, but in 2018, they opposed only three […]
Andy Dalton to Cowboys, Jeff Joniak Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 5-5-20)
On today’s show, I analyze Andy Dalton’s decision to sign with the Cowboys, and why it could result in a massive payday come 2021. I also talked about the Aaron Rodgers/Jordan Love saga, and why the Packers actually made the right move in drafting Love and planning for their future. […]
Bears Decline Trubisky’s Fifth-Year Option, Rajai Davis Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 5-4-20)
On today’s show, I analyze the Bears’ decision to decline Mitchell Trubisky’s fifth-year option, and what it means for his future in Chicago. I also broke down the Ted Ginn Jr. and Tashaun Gipson signings, while predicting their roles with the Bears in 2020. Later in the show, I caught […]
NCAA’s Historic Decision, David Haugh Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 5-1-20)
On today’s show, I detail the NCAA’s historic decision that allows athletes to profit off of their name and likeness beginning during the 2021-2022 academic year. This is a ruling that is long overdue, and it finally gives college athletes the freedom that they deserve. I also caught up with […]