On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul analyzes the Bears’ loss to Detroit, and explains why it is indeed time to explore a rebuild. Jon also catches up with K.C. Johnson, Bulls Insider for NBC Sports Chicago (18:57)! They discuss the Bulls’ selection of Patrick Williams in the NBA Draft, and his […]
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Bulls Hire Billy Donovan, George Ofman Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 10-1-20)
On today’s show, I break down the Bulls’ hiring of Billy Donovan, and what it means for the future of the franchise. I also catch up with George Ofman, former sports anchor at WBBM-AM, WSCR, and WGN (18:07)! We discuss the Bears’ decision to bench Mitchell Trubisky, and the expectations […]
The Trubisky Era Ends, Mark Schanowski Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 9-29-20)
On today’s show, I address the Bears’ decision to bench Mitchell Trubisky, and explain its true long-term effects on the team. I also catch up with Mark Schanowski, Bulls analyst for NBC Sports Chicago, host of the Sharp Shooters podcast, and host of White Sox Pre/Post coverage on WGN Radio! […]
Cam Newton to Patriots, Chuck Swirsky Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 7-7-20)
On today’s show, I break down Cam Newton’s move to the Patriots, and what it means for his future in the league. I also catch up with Chuck Swirsky, radio voice of the Chicago Bulls! We discuss the NBA’s path to resumption, and whether it stands to be feasible moving […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bulls Win The Mirotic Trade
Throughout recent history, specifically following the era of Michael Jordan, the Bulls have had their troubles in regards to player acquisition. For example, immediately after the team drafted All-Star power forward LaMarcus Aldridge in the 2006 NBA Draft, they dealt him for Tyrus Thomas, who failed to average a measly […]
The Bulls Are Officially Unwatchable
Referring back to 1998, in which the Chicago Bulls captured their final championship amidst the company of Michael Jordan, problems began to arise within the franchise. Management felt that the team became too feeble to compete with the likes of San Antonio or Los Angeles, causing a virtual “break-up” involving […]