On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul evaluates the White Sox’s first-half performance, and explains why, despite numerous injuries, they are still World Series favorites. Jon also catches up with Jose Canseco, two-time World Series Champion and 1988 AL MVP (21:33)! They discuss his recovery from shoulder surgery, and when he […]
MLB Playoffs
NIL and NCAA, David Samson Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 7-2-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses the NCAA’s new NIL policy, and explains what it means for the college sports landscape moving forward. Jon also catches up with David Samson, former Miami Marlins President and current host of Nothing Personal on the CBS Sports Podcast Network (17:24)! They discuss MLB’s sticky […]
The Cubs’ Season Is Over, Ryan Dempster Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 7-5-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses the Cubs’ series loss to Milwaukee, and explains why it’s time to give up on their 2021 playoff prospects. Jon also catches up with Ryan Dempster, World Series Champion, All-Star pitcher, and host of Off The Mound on the Marquee Sports Network (22:00)! They further […]
The Cubs Are Clearly Pretenders, Dan Wiederer Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 6-22-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses the Cubs’ recent pitching struggles, and explains why they are now clearly pretenders and not contenders. Jon also catches up with Dan Wiederer, Bears Beat Writer at the Chicago Tribune (19:50)! They discuss the Bears’ current quarterback competition, Matt Nagy’s strategy, and 2021 […]
Cubs Becoming Contenders, Adam Rank Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 6-17-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses the Cubs’ recent wins, and explains why they’ve slowly become a borderline contender. Jon also catches up with Adam Rank, fantasy football analyst at NFL Network, NFL.com writer, and host of The Adam Rank Podcast (19:30)! They discuss the Bears’ current quarterback competition, […]
Bears OTA Update, Dave Parker Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 6-11-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses updates from Bears OTAs, and explains why there’s still no answer regarding the quarterback competition. Jon also catches up with Dave Parker, two-time World Series Champion, 1978 NL MVP, and author of Cobra: A Life of Baseball and Brotherhood (21:08)! They discuss the […]
White Sox Are MLB’s Best Team, Mark Schanowski Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 6-4-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses the White Sox’s recent string of wins, and explains why he thinks they’re the best team in baseball. Jon also catches up with Mark Schanowski, Bulls Insider at Stadium, sports reporter at ABC 7 Chicago, and host of Gimme The Hot Sauce (21:56)! […]
Tagging Allen Robinson, Scott Merkin Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 3-11-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses the Bears’ decision to franchise tag Allen Robinson, and explains what it means for the team’s current quarterback search. Jon also catches up with Scott Merkin, White Sox Beat Writer for MLB.com (18:05)! They discuss the latest from Spring Training in Arizona, and […]
Theo Epstein As Commissioner?, Billy Wagner Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 1-18-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul breaks down Theo Epstein’s new job, and what it means for the future of baseball. Jon also catches up with Billy Wagner, 7-time MLB All-Star, Baseball Hall of Fame candidate, and Head Baseball Coach at The Miller School (22:20)! They discuss his legendary MLB […]
Tony La Russa’s DUI, Cole Wright Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 11-12-20)
On today’s show, I address Tony La Russa’s February DUI arrest, and what it means for the future of the White Sox. I also catch up with Cole Wright, host of Bear Essentials, and Cubs Pre/Post coverage on the Marquee Sports Network (21:14)! We discuss the Bears’ tough loss on […]