Chris Gronkowski, former NFL fullback and founder of Ice Shaker, joins the show! We discussed the new proposals outlined by the NFL’s new CBA agreement, and the impact they would have on the game moving forward. We also talked about his NFL career, as well as the future of the […]
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Professor Allen Sanderson Returns to Talk NCAA “Pay to Play,” Astros’ Scandal, NFL Scoring System, and More!
Professor Allen Sanderson, Sports Economist and Senior Lecturer at The University of Chicago, returns to the show! We discussed the latest developments regarding NCAA athletes, and their fight to be paid, plus debated new-age alternatives to the standard pipeline between collegiate athletics and professional sports leagues. We also talked about […]
Erika Nardini Talks Barstool Sports, Executive Career, and More!
Erika Nardini, CEO of Barstool Sports, joins the show! We took an in-depth look at her journey from corporate marketing to sports media, while discussing the significance of being Barstool’s first-ever female CEO. We also talked about the brand’s overall direction, and possible expansion plans in the near future. Later […]
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 […]
Dave Richard Talks Fantasy Football, NFL News, and Sports Media Career!
Dave Richard, Senior Fantasy Football Writer for CBS Sports, joins the show! We discussed the top fantasy performances of Week 16, and previewed what’s in store for Week 17. We also talked about the year’s top fantasy sleepers, as well as the year’s top fantasy disappointments! Later in the show, […]
Wayne Larrivee Talks Bears vs. Packers, NFL News, and Sports Broadcasting Career!
Wayne Larrivee, radio voice of the Green Bay Packers, joins the show! We broke down the Bears vs. Packers matchup from last weekend, and discussed the reasoning behind Chicago’s underwhelming 2019 season. We also talked about Green Bay’s shocking emergence under rookie head coach Matt LaFleur, and how he stands […]
Benjamin Allbright Talks Bears’ Struggles, NFL News, and More!
Benjamin Allbright, national NFL reporter and host on KOA 850-AM, joins the show! We discussed the Bears’ 2019 struggles, and examined the true reasoning behind Mitchell Trubisky’s sudden regression. We also talked about Vic Fangio’s coaching tenure in Denver, Drew Lock’s emergence as a starting quarterback, and Ron Rivera’s firing […]
Teddy Greenstein Returns to Talk CFB Playoff, Baseball Hall of Fame, and More!
Teddy Greenstein, Sports Columnist for the Chicago Tribune, returns to the show! We discussed Ohio State’s Big Ten Championship run, and whether the Buckeyes have what it takes to become college football’s number one ranked team. We also talked about Illinois’ surprising six-win season, and Northwestern’s equally surprising nine-loss campaign. […]
Cubs Let Maddon Go, Bears Without Trubisky, and More on WHPK Show #28
On today’s show, I question the end of the Joe Maddon era in Chicago, reveal the Bears’ winning formula, which ironically enough, needs Mitchell Trubisky, and introduce “All Bets Are Off,” where I make picks on four NFL games for the upcoming week! Listen to the show live every Thursday […]
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 […]