On today’s show, I address Joe Kelly’s eight-game suspension, and explain why the MLB is still deciding to protect the Astros moving forward. I also catch up with David Meltzer, Co-Founder of Sports 1 Marketing and host of The Playbook! We discuss the fate of the NFL’s upcoming season, including […]
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Bulls May Retain Boylen, Dave Wills Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 7-31-20)
On today’s show, I address the Bulls’ decision to likely retain Jim Boylen for the upcoming NBA season. I also catch up with Dave Wills, radio voice of the Tampa Bay Rays! We discuss his adjustment to calling games during COVID-19, and being at the ballpark without fans. We also […]
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 […]
Ivan “Pudge” Rodriguez Talks MLB News, Hall of Fame Career, and More!
Ivan “Pudge” Rodriguez, Hall of Fame catcher and Texas Rangers analyst on FOX Sports Southwest, joins the show! We discussed the current suspension of the MLB season due to COVID-19, along with a possible timetable for its return. Plus, later in the show, Pudge recounts moments from his legendary MLB […]
Greg Gumbel Returns to Talk March Madness Cancellation, NFL News, Astros’ Scandal, and More!
Greg Gumbel, NFL broadcaster and NCAA March Madness studio host for CBS, returns to the show! We discussed the cancellation of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, and the reasoning behind not having a traditional selection show. We also talked about the prospects of the 2020 NFL season, along with the […]
Mark Doran Returns to Talk MLB News, Astros Scandal, Coaching Techniques, and More!
Mark Doran, former MLB first-round draft pick and world-renowned hitting instructor, returns to the show! We discussed the current suspension of the MLB season, and a possible timetable on its return. We also talked about the depth of the Astros cheating scandal, and the ever-increasing role of technology in the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Len Kasper Returns to Talk Cubs Baseball, Marquee Sports Network, and More!
Len Kasper, TV voice of the Chicago Cubs, returns for his fifth appearance on the podcast! We recapped a busy Cubs Convention weekend, while previewing what the team has to offer here in 2020. We also talked about the Astros’ sign-stealing scandal, its future ramifications on the game, and whether […]
Ray Ratto Talks Astros’ Sign-Stealing Controversy, 49ers Football, Baseball HOF Vote, and More!
Ray Ratto, host on 95.7 The Game and BBWAA member, joins the show! We discussed the Astros’ sign-stealing controversy, and what it means for the future of Major League Baseball. We also previewed this weekend’s NFC Championship matchup, and determined whether San Francisco has the potential to win Super Bowl […]