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 […]
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MLB’s New Ultimatum, Matt Vasgersian Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 5-22-20)
On today’s show, I examine Major League Baseball’s new ultimatum to players, and its ramifications on a possible 2020 season. Although the optics of this highly-publicized fight could not be worse, the players must stand in their ground, even if that means no MLB season this summer. I also caught […]
NFL’s Proposed Rooney Rule Change, Christina Kahrl Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 5-18-20)
On today’s show, I address the NFL’s proposed Rooney Rule change, which involves gifting teams with monetary compensation or a higher third-round draft slot for interviewing a minority head coaching/front office candidate. This proposal, although well-intentioned, is not going to solve the problem at hand, nor truly benefits both minority […]
Mike North Talks Bears News, Bulls Front-Office Shakeup, Sports Media Career, and More!
Mike North, sports talk radio legend and current host of The Odds Couple on ESPN 1000, joins the show! We discussed the current Bears quarterback situation, the reasoning behind the Nick Foles trade, and Mitchell Trubisky’s future in Chicago. We also talked about the Bulls’ hiring of Arturas Karnisovas, and […]
Greg Cosell Talks Bears Football, NFL Draft, Sports Media Career and More!
Greg Cosell, Executive Producer/Analyst of NFL Matchup on ESPN and Senior Producer at NFL Films, joins the show! We discussed the Bears’ recent trade for Nick Foles, and whether he would end up starting more games than Mitchell Trubisky in 2020. We also talked about the team’s needs ahead of […]
Ariel Helwani Talks UFC Postponement, Fight Night 170, UFC 248, and More!
Ariel Helwani, host of Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show and MMA Reporter for ESPN, joins today’s podcast! We discussed the UFC’s response to COVID-19, and why it was the last major professional sports league to suspend operations. We also recapped UFC Fight Night 170, which included a surprising upset win for […]
Christina Kahrl Returns to Talk Astros’ Cheating Scandal, MLB Rule Changes, HOF, and More!
Christina Kahrl, Senior MLB Editor at ESPN, returns to the show! We discussed the further fallout from the Astros’ cheating scandal, and whether Major League Baseball should strip the team of its 2017 World Series title. We also took a look at baseball’s rule changes entering the 2020 season, and […]
Cole Cubelic Talks CFB National Championship, SEC Football, and More!
Cole Cubelic, analyst for ESPN’s SEC Network and mid-day host on 94.5 WJOX-FM, joins the show! We previewed the College Football National Championship game, and made an interesting prediction on its end result. We also talked about Alabama’s tough 2019 season, and whether it signals the beginning of the end […]
Tim Kurkjian Talks MLB Postseason, Cubs Baseball, and Sports Media Career!
Tim Kurkjian, Senior MLB Writer/Analyst for ESPN, joins the show! We discussed the Washington Nationals’ surprising World Series run, and how they’ve managed to succeed despite Bryce Harper’s departure. We also talked about the Yankees vs. Astros ALCS matchup, and previewed what’s in store for Game 5. Later in the […]
Doug Gottlieb Talks NFL Week 1, Bears News, and Sports Media Career!
Doug Gottlieb, national host on Fox Sports Radio and basketball analyst for FS1, joins the show! We discussed his viral tweet regarding Andrew Luck’s early retirement, and whether he regrets making the decision to send it out. We also talked about the Colts’ losing effort with Jacoby Brissett at the […]