On today’s show, I address the latest developments involving the NBA’s path to resumption, including the criticism from players regarding the “bubble city” model. Unfortunately, it looks as if the association has begun to prioritize money over player safety, and that, in turn, could lead to a further spread of […]
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Mark Schanowski Talks Bulls Basketball, NBA Restart, and Sports Media Career! (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 6-16-20)
On today’s show, I catch up with Mark Schanowski, Chicago Bulls analyst at NBC Sports Chicago, for a wide-ranging interview! We discuss the NBA’s plan to resume the season, and the reasoning behind inviting 22 teams down to Orlando. We also recap the Bulls’ season, and take a closer look […]
Resuming the NBA Season, Dave Wills Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 6-15-20)
On today’s show, I address the uncertainty surrounding the resumption of the NBA season, and why, today, players are beginning to speak out against the proposed “bubble city” format. I also catch up with Dave Wills, radio voice of the Tampa Bay Rays! We discuss the Rays’ ability to consistently […]
Zach LaVine’s Comments, Cole Cubelic Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 6-10-20)
On today’s show, I address Zach LaVine’s comments on the Bulls not making the NBA’s revised postseason format, and take a deeper look into just how dysfunctional the organization has been since the end of the Michael Jordan era. I also catch up with Cole Cubelic, analyst on ESPN and […]
Bulls Hesitate to Fire Boylen, Jason Richardson Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 6-8-20)
On today’s show, I break down the Bulls’ hesitance to fire Jim Boylen, now that their 2019-20 season is over. I also catch up with Jason Richardson, two-time NBA Slam Dunk Contest Champion! We discuss his time with the Golden State Warriors, winning the Slam Dunk Contest Championships, being apart […]
NBA Season Set to Resume, Todd Grisham Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 6-5-20)
On today’s show, I break down the NBA’s official path to resumption, which involves a play-in tournament for each conference’s eighth seed, then a traditional postseason format. I also catch up with Todd Grisham, TV voice of Glory Kickboxing, Golden Boy Boxing, and boxing coverage on DAZN! We discussed next […]
Michael Jordan’s Leaked Tapes, Devin Hester Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 5-28-20)
On today’s show, I examine the Michael Jordan leaked audio tapes, which reveal that he, in fact, left Isaiah Thomas off of the 1992 Dream Team. The tapes contradict what Jordan said in The Last Dance, which makes me wonder if other parts of the series are accurate. I also […]
Resuming the NBA Season, Scott Merkin Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 5-27-20)
On today’s show, I break down the NBA’s plan to resume the 2019-20 season, which involves all future games being played at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando. Although encouraging news at the outset, important details still have to be worked out, and player safety should be the […]
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 […]
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 […]