On today’s show, I address Carlos Correa’s recent comments, which double-down on the Astros’ recent success in spite of last year’s cheating scandal. I also catch up with Tony Andracki, Digital Content Manager, and Chicago Cubs Reporter for the Marquee Sports Network (17:52)! We discuss the Cubs’ loss to Miami […]
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The Cubs’ Biggest Issue, Coach Amy Reifert Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 10-5-20)
On today’s show, I address the Cubs’ prompt elimination from the MLB Postseason, and explain the true issue behind their recent demise. I also catch up with Coach Amy Reifert, Head Women’s Soccer Coach at The University of Chicago (21:08)! We discuss the challenge of coaching collegiate athletics during a […]
The Cubs’ Collapse Is Near, Robert Mays Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 9-11-20)
On today’s show, I address the Cubs’ current struggles and provide a refresher course on the team’s history. At the moment, it looks like it’ll repeat itself. I also catch up with Robert Mays, host of The Athletic Football Show and NFL Writer at The Athletic. We discuss the Bears’ […]
Cubs Season Preview, Rick Barry Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 7-2-20)
On today’s show, I preview the Chicago Cubs’ 2020 season, and take an in-depth look at their roster, while answering questions surrounding the DH spot, the team’s fifth starter, and more. I also catch up with Rick Barry, Basketball Hall of Fame player and NBA legend! We discuss his amazing […]
Tony Andracki Talks MLB Season, Cubs Baseball, and Sports Media Career! (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 7-1-20)
On today’s show, I catch up with Tony Andracki, Digital Content Manager, and Chicago Cubs Reporter for Marquee Sports Network! We discuss the end of the MLB labor dispute, for now, and what could happen to the game come 2021. We also address the Cubs’ expectations heading into the season, […]
Phil Rogers Talks Kris Bryant Rumors, Mookie Betts Trade, Baseball HOF, and More!
Phil Rogers, Forbes SportsMoney contributor, and former Chicago Tribune sports columnist, joins the show! We took an in-depth look at the various trade rumors surrounding Kris Bryant, and predicted whether he’d be in a Cubs uniform come Opening Day. We also talked about the Dodgers’ blockbuster trade involving Mookie Betts, […]
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 […]
Bob Nightengale Returns to Talk Luis Robert Extension, Cubs Baseball, HOF Vote, and More!
Bob Nightengale, Senior MLB Columnist for USA TODAY and MLB Network Insider, returns to the show! We discussed the Luis Robert contract extension, and previewed his impact on the White Sox in 2020. We also talked about the Cubs’ desire to trade Kris Bryant, and whether he’ll be apart of […]
Resilient Cubs Nix World Series Drought
When recalling the 2015 NLCS, in which the Cubs fell to the New York Mets by a dismal three game deficit, I can still feel that repugnant sting. In my eyes, 2015 was the year for the Cubs to bring the championship home. They survived the cutthroat Wild Card playoff, […]
“Cubtober” Cannot Come Soon Enough
Recently, I began to reflect on my tenure as a Chicago Cubs fan, starting with the excruciating pain endured in 2006. At that point in time, the Cubs were comparable to the 2016 Atlanta Braves, as they housed numerous veterans at the end of their careers, along with young prospects […]