On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul explains why Kyle Schwarber is not a Cubs legend, and why the Cubs chose to non-tender him. Jon also catches up with Derrick Goold, St. Louis Cardinals Beat Writer for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch (21:17)! They discuss the White Sox’s hiring of Tony La Russa, and […]
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Trubisky and Wentz Comparison, Bruce Miles Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 12-3-20)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul analyzes the NFL careers of Mitchell Trubisky and Carson Wentz, and explains how similar both players truly are. Jon also catches up with Bruce Miles, former Cubs Beat Writer for The Daily Herald and current Baseball Hall of Fame voter (20:26)! They discuss the […]
The Bears Season Is Over, JJ Stankevitz Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 12-2-20)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul breaks down the Bears’ tough loss to Green Bay on Sunday night, and explains what’s next for the franchise. Jon also catches up with JJ Stankevitz, Chicago Bears Beat Reporter, and host of the Under Center Podcast for NBC Sports Chicago (20:59)! They further […]
Bonds and Clemens Deserve Hall of Fame Bids, Scott Merkin Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 11-30-20)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul analyzes the Hall of Fame cases for Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens, and explains why they’re deserving of enshrinement. Jon also catches up with Scott Merkin, White Sox Beat Writer for MLB.com (17:34)! They discuss the team’s decision to hire Tony La Russa, and […]
Jed Hoyer Takes Over, Mike North Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 11-25-20)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul breaks down Jed Hoyer’s takeover of the Cubs, and explains why he must start another rebuild. Jon also catches up with Mike North, sports talk radio legend and host of “The Odds Couple” on ESPN 1000 (19:09)! They discuss the Bears’ current quarterback situation, […]
The Bulls Take Patrick Williams, Bob Carpenter Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 11-23-20)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul breaks down the Bulls’ selection of Patrick Williams in the NBA Draft, and what it could mean for the team’s future. He also catches up with Bob Carpenter, TV voice of the Washington Nationals and creator of the Bob Carpenter Scorebook (15:04)! They discuss […]
Trubisky Must Return, Troy Machir Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 11-19-20)
On today’s show, I break down the Bears’ tough loss to Minnesota, and explain why Mitchell Trubisky should once again start under center. I also catch up with Troy Machir, Senior Content Manager for Rush Street Interactive and the BetRivers Sportsbook (25:34)! We discuss the most lucrative CFB and NFL […]
Cubs Begin The Rebuild, Ryan Dempster Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 11-17-20)
On today’s show, I celebrate the Cubs’ decision to begin their second rebuild, and look forward to the team’s future. I also catch up with Ryan Dempster, former MLB All-Star pitcher, MLB Network analyst, and host of Off the Mound on Marquee Sports Network! We discuss the tough ending to […]
Russell Westbrook Hits The Market, Derrick Goold Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 11-16-20)
On today’s show, I analyze Russell Westbrook’s desire to leave Houston, and explain why contenders will refuse to trade for him. I also catch up with Derrick Goold, St. Louis Cardinals Beat Writer for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch (21:17)! We discuss the White Sox’s hiring of Tony La Russa, and […]
Tony La Russa’s DUI, Cole Wright Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 11-12-20)
On today’s show, I address Tony La Russa’s February DUI arrest, and what it means for the future of the White Sox. I also catch up with Cole Wright, host of Bear Essentials, and Cubs Pre/Post coverage on the Marquee Sports Network (21:14)! We discuss the Bears’ tough loss on […]