Bob Nightengale, Senior MLB Columnist for USA TODAY and MLB Network Insider, joins the show! We talked about the Cubs, and their winning ways as of late, plus touched on the White Sox, and Tim Anderson’s surprising early-season surge. We also took a look at possible destinations for Craig […]
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Greg Gumbel Talks NFL Draft, NCAA March Madness, and More!
Greg Gumbel, NFL broadcaster and NCAA March Madness studio host for CBS, returns to the show! We talked about the NFL Draft, including Arizona’s decision to draft Kyler Murray and trade Josh Rosen. We also had an in-depth discussion on the direction of sports, and how the MLB, NFL, and […]
Sports Economist Allen Sanderson Talks March Madness, Cubs Baseball, and More!
Professor Allen Sanderson, Sports Economist and Senior Lecturer at The University of Chicago, joins today’s show! We discuss NCAA March Madness, and the current controversy involving the lack of pay for college athletes. We also touch on the Cubs, and the reasoning behind their quiet offseason. Later in the interview, […]
True Stories Special: Part 1 with Mark Doran
Mark Doran, 1983 MLB 1st-round pick and former member of the Angels and White Sox, joins me on Part 1 of True Stories. During this candid, 50-minute conversation, Mark and I discuss a number of compelling baseball-related topics including the day he was drafted, playing under Cubs manager Joe Maddon, MiLB […]
B.J. Upton Talks Career and More in Opening Day Special!
B.J. Upton, twelve-year MLB veteran and former first-round pick, joins the show to reflect on his amazing baseball career. We touch on his debut at nineteen years old, plus the magical 2008 Rays season under the direction of Joe Maddon. We also take a look at his tenure in Atlanta […]
Teddy Greenstein Talks March Madness, MLB Season, and More!
Teddy Greenstein, Chicago Tribune Sports Columnist, joins the podcast to analyze some early NCAA March Madness action. We take a look at the Marquette upset, plus his thoughts on Duke’s handling of Zion Williamson. Later in the show, we get to the Baseball Hall of Fame, and Teddy’s 2019 ballot, plus preview […]
Super Bowl Preview, MLB Hall of Fame Thoughts, and More on WHPK Show #13
Click on the link to download! rec_20190128-090007 On today’s show, I give a comprehensive Super Bowl preview, while also taking an in-depth look at the Baseball Hall of Fame voting totals recently released. Later in the show, a texter claims that Joe Mauer deserves to be in the Hall of […]
Vic Fangio’s Departure, Cody Parkey’s Media Tour, and More on WHPK Show #12
Click on the link to download! rec_20190114-090027 On today’s show, I take a look at the Bears hiring of Chuck Pagano, and the subsequent loss of Vic Fangio. I also criticize Cody Parkey’s unnecessary media tour, plus talk about White Sox baseball and their pursuit of Manny Machado. Podcast: Play […]
ESPN’s Christina Kahrl Talks MLB News and More!
Christina Kahrl, Senior MLB Editor at ESPN, joins the show today to discuss her recent Baseball Hall of Fame ballot, plus her amazing journalism career! We also take an in-depth look at the proposed MLB rule changes, and how they can affect the game’s future. Christina’s baseball knowledge is […]
Len Kasper Returns to Talk Cubs Baseball and More!
Len Kasper, TV voice of the Chicago Cubs, returns to the show to share his thoughts on the upcoming MLB season. We also preview his 15th year in the Cubs booth, while touching on the recent Baseball Hall of Fame election. Enjoy this interview! https://media.blubrry.com/stc/sportstalkchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Len-Kasper-4-Pod.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | […]