On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses the state of the Cubs post-trade deadline, and explains why it’s time to move on. Jon also catches up with Scott Merkin, White Sox Beat Writer for MLB.com (18:43)! They discuss the White Sox’s sweep over the Cubs, and its significance moving forward. They […]
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Javier Baez Extension Talks, Dave Wills Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 7-24-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses the Cubs’ extension talks with Javier Baez, and explains why he is not worth the $200 million he could be seeking. Jon also catches up with Dave Wills, radio voice of the Tampa Bay Rays (19:36)! They discuss the Rays’ success in 2021, […]
White Sox Beat Down Astros, Jose Canseco Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 7-19-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses the White Sox’s big series win over Houston, and explains why they are the preeminent World Series favorite across MLB. Jon also catches up with Jose Canseco, two-time World Series Champion and 1988 AL MVP (18:45)! They discuss his recovery from shoulder surgery, […]
White Sox First Half Recap, Jose Canseco Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 7-17-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul evaluates the White Sox’s first-half performance, and explains why, despite numerous injuries, they are still World Series favorites. Jon also catches up with Jose Canseco, two-time World Series Champion and 1988 AL MVP (21:33)! They discuss his recovery from shoulder surgery, and when he […]
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 […]
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 […]
White Sox’s Resiliency, Dave Parker Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 6-14-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses the White Sox’s surprising resiliency, and why they are still the best team in baseball despite injuries. Jon also catches up with Dave Parker, two-time World Series Champion, 1978 NL MVP, and author of Cobra: A Life of Baseball and Brotherhood (22:08)! They discuss the […]
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 […]
White Sox Are MLB’s Best Team, Mark Schanowski Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 6-4-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses the White Sox’s recent string of wins, and explains why he thinks they’re the best team in baseball. Jon also catches up with Mark Schanowski, Bulls Insider at Stadium, sports reporter at ABC 7 Chicago, and host of Gimme The Hot Sauce (21:56)! […]
Sox Swept By Yankees, Jeff Joniak Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 5-26-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses the Yankees’ sweep of the White Sox, and why the team’s inconsistency should be cause for concern. Jon also catches up with Jeff Joniak, radio voice of the Chicago Bears and Sports Director at WBBM Radio (23:05)! They discuss the Justin Fields pick, […]