On today’s show, I address Matt Nagy’s comments on the Bears quarterback competition, and double down on my Week 1 prediction. I also catch up with K.C. Johnson, Bulls Insider for NBC Sports Chicago! We discuss the Jim Boylen firing, and his possible replacement candidates. We also talk about the […]
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Bulls Fire Boylen, Ben Pope Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 8-18-20)
On today’s show, I break down the Bulls’ decision to fire Jim Boylen, and assess what it means for the team’s future. I also catch up with Ben Pope, Chicago Blackhawks Beat Reporter at the Chicago Sun-Times! We discuss the Hawks’ Game Four win over the Las Vegas Golden Knights, […]
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 […]
Mike North Talks MLB Shortened Season, Jim Boylen, Bears Football, and More! (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 7-3-20)
On today’s show, I catch up with Mike North, sports talk radio legend and host of “The Odds Couple” on ESPN 1000! We discuss the MLB’s shortened season, plus take an in-depth look at Baseball’s Hall of Fame members and non-members. We also talk about Jim Boylen’s position with the […]
Mark Schanowski Talks Bulls Basketball, NBA Restart, and Sports Media Career! (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 6-16-20)
On today’s show, I catch up with Mark Schanowski, Chicago Bulls analyst at NBC Sports Chicago, for a wide-ranging interview! We discuss the NBA’s plan to resume the season, and the reasoning behind inviting 22 teams down to Orlando. We also recap the Bulls’ season, and take a closer look […]
Bulls Hesitate to Fire Boylen, Jason Richardson Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 6-8-20)
On today’s show, I break down the Bulls’ hesitance to fire Jim Boylen, now that their 2019-20 season is over. I also catch up with Jason Richardson, two-time NBA Slam Dunk Contest Champion! We discuss his time with the Golden State Warriors, winning the Slam Dunk Contest Championships, being apart […]
Deshaun Watson’s Twitter Storm, Mark Giangreco Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 5-12-20)
On today’s show, I dissect Deshaun Watson’s most recent tweet claiming that the Bears never spoke to him before the 2017 NFL Draft. In retrospect, that was arguably the biggest mistake made by the Bears and the Ryan Pace regime. Later in the show, I caught up with Mark Giangreco, […]
Boylen Shouldn’t Be Retained, James Wilks Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 5-11-20)
On today’s show, I analyze Jim Boylen’s tenure with the Bulls, and attempt to understand why ownership wants him to be retained. Boylen, arguably, has done nothing to positively impact the Bulls since his hiring, so why should the team retain him, especially with a newly-revamped front office? Later in […]
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 […]
K.C. Johnson Returns to Talk Coby White’s Hot Start, Bulls Playoff Odds, and More!
K.C. Johnson, Bulls Insider at NBC Sports Chicago, returns to the show! We discussed Coby White’s fantastic start to the season, and how his rapid growth has impacted the playing time of both Kris Dunn and Zach LaVine. We also talked about the Bulls’ playoff chances, and whether the team […]