On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul evaluates the Cubs’ first-half performance, and explains why it’s time to sell at the trade deadline. Jon also catches up with Chuck Swirsky, radio voice of the Chicago Bulls ()! They recap the Bulls’ season, and take a look at their prospects moving forward. […]
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NIL and NCAA, David Samson Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 7-2-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses the NCAA’s new NIL policy, and explains what it means for the college sports landscape moving forward. Jon also catches up with David Samson, former Miami Marlins President and current host of Nothing Personal on the CBS Sports Podcast Network (17:24)! They discuss MLB’s sticky […]
The Cubs’ Season Is Over, Ryan Dempster Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 7-5-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses the Cubs’ series loss to Milwaukee, and explains why it’s time to give up on their 2021 playoff prospects. Jon also catches up with Ryan Dempster, World Series Champion, All-Star pitcher, and host of Off The Mound on the Marquee Sports Network (22:00)! They further […]
Cubs’ Season In Jeopardy, Ryan Dempster Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 6-30-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses the Cubs’ series loss to Los Angeles, and explains why their upcoming Brewers series could determine the fate of their season. Jon also catches up with Ryan Dempster, World Series Champion, All-Star pitcher, and host of Off The Mound on the Marquee Sports […]
MLB’s Sticky Baseball Problem, Dan Wiederer Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 6-28-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses MLB’s sticky baseball problem, and explains why the league, not the players, are responsible for the issue. Jon also catches up with Dan Wiederer, Bears Beat Writer at the Chicago Tribune! They discuss the Bears’ current quarterback competition, Matt Nagy’s strategy, and 2021 team […]
The Cubs Are Clearly Pretenders, Dan Wiederer Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 6-22-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses the Cubs’ recent pitching struggles, and explains why they are now clearly pretenders and not contenders. Jon also catches up with Dan Wiederer, Bears Beat Writer at the Chicago Tribune (19:50)! They discuss the Bears’ current quarterback competition, Matt Nagy’s strategy, and 2021 […]
Cubs Becoming Contenders, Adam Rank Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 6-17-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses the Cubs’ recent wins, and explains why they’ve slowly become a borderline contender. Jon also catches up with Adam Rank, fantasy football analyst at NFL Network, NFL.com writer, and host of The Adam Rank Podcast (19:30)! They discuss the Bears’ current quarterback competition, […]
Cubs Show Regression, Teddy Greenstein Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 6-10-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses the Cubs’ recent string of losses, and explains why fans must demand excellence to avoid a rebuild. Jon also catches up with Teddy Greenstein, Senior Editor at PointsBet USA (22:03)! They discuss the Bears’ quarterback situation, and how it stands to affect the team’s […]
Have The Cubs Flipped The Script?, K.C. Johnson Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 6-1-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses the Cubs’ recent six-game win streak, and explains why the next month will determine their fate. Jon also catches up with K.C. Johnson, Bulls Insider at NBC Sports Chicago (22:20)! They recap the Bulls’ season, and take a look at their prospects moving […]
Cubs Surge Toward First, K.C. Johnson Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 5-25-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses the Cubs’ recent resurgence, and explains why their pitching could end up being their downfall. Jon also catches up with K.C. Johnson, Bulls Insider at NBC Sports Chicago (23:10)! They recap the Bulls’ season, and take a look at their prospects moving forward. […]