On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul eviscerates the Baseball Hall of Fame, and explains why the voters got it wrong again in 2023. Tune in at 5pm Central on Thursdays to hear Sports Talk Chicago on AM 1230 WJOB and JED TV! https://media.blubrry.com/stc/sportstalkchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Baseball-HOF-RANT-1-25-23.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Matt Eberflus Has High Praise For Justin Fields, Phil Rogers Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 5-29-22)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses Matt Eberflus’ praise for Justin Fields, and explains why it should be a source of optimism for Bears fans. Jon also catches up with Phil Rogers, Forbes sportswriter, BBWAA member, and best-selling author (11:59)! They discussed the White Sox’s tough start to their […]
Bears Beat Seahawks, Christina Kahrl Interview
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul recaps the Bears’ surprising win over Seattle, and explains why Matt Nagy and Ryan Pace should still be fired. Jon also catches up with Christina Kahrl, sports editor at the San Francisco Chronicle and BBWAA member (18:39)! They discuss the MLB Lockout, and the […]
Bears Fall To Vikings, Phil Rogers Interview
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul recaps the Bears’ loss to Minnesota, and explains why it effectively ended Matt Nagy’s coaching tenure in Chicago. Jon also catches up with Phil Rogers, national MLB writer for Forbes, and BBWAA member (21:25)! They discuss the MLB Lockout, and the timetable in which both […]
Justin Fields Shows Progress, Curt Schilling Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 11-6-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul recaps the Bears’ loss to San Francisco, but explains why Justin Fields had the best game of his young career. Jon also catches up with Curt Schilling, 6-time MLB All-Star, 3-time World Series Champion, and member of the 3,000 strikeout club (18:45)! They discuss his […]
Philip Rivers’ Hall of Fame Case, Christina Kahrl Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 12-17-20)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul breaks down Philip Rivers’ Hall of Fame case, and his overall legacy within NFL circles. Jon also catches up with Christina Kahrl, Senior MLB Editor at ESPN and BBWAA member (16:20)! They discuss Major League Baseball’s decision to formally recognize the Negro Leagues, and […]
Trubisky Beats Watson, David Haugh Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 12-15-20)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul breaks down the Bears’ big win over Houston, and explains why their season may not be over just yet. Jon also catches up with David Haugh, host of Mully and Haugh on 670 the Score and contributor to NBC Sports Chicago (19:41)! 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 […]
Matt Nagy vs. Marc Trestman, Bob Nightengale Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 11-3-20)
On today’s show, I break down the Bears’ loss to New Orleans, plus assess Matt Nagy’s eerie similarities to Marc Trestman. I also catch up with Bob Nightengale, Senior MLB Columnist for USA TODAY, and MLB Network Insider (18:57)! We discuss the White Sox’s hiring of Tony La Russa, and what […]
The Real Reason Behind The NBA’s Ratings Problem, Teddy Greenstein Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 9-9-20)
On today’s show, I address the true cause behind the NBA ratings debacle. Hint: It has NOTHING to do with in-game social justice protests. I also catch up with Teddy Greenstein, Sports Columnist at the Chicago Tribune and BBWAA member (16:44)! We discuss the current Big Ten Football season, and […]