On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses the Cubs’ recent string of losses, and explains why fans must demand excellence to avoid a rebuild. Jon also catches up with Teddy Greenstein, Senior Editor at PointsBet USA (22:03)! They discuss the Bears’ quarterback situation, and how it stands to affect the team’s […]
MLB Postseason
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)! […]
Cubs Surge Toward First, K.C. Johnson Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 5-25-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses the Cubs’ recent resurgence, and explains why their pitching could end up being their downfall. Jon also catches up with K.C. Johnson, Bulls Insider at NBC Sports Chicago (23:10)! They recap the Bulls’ season, and take a look at their prospects moving forward. […]
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 […]
J.J. Watt To The Bears?, David Samson Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 2-16-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul breaks down the Bears’ pursuit of J.J. Watt, and explains why it’s unlikely he’ll end up coming to Chicago. Jon also catches up with David Samson, former Miami Marlins President and current host of Nothing Personal on the CBS Sports Podcast Network (17:14)! They […]
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 […]
The Bears’ Snowball Effect, Dave Wills Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 11-11-20)
On today’s show, I break down the Bears’ loss to Tennessee on Sunday, and explain why their offense, specifically, points to the snowball effect. I also catch up with Dave Wills, radio voice of the Tampa Bay Rays (22:08)! We discuss the Rays’ 2020 season, including their incredible World Series […]
Matt Nagy vs. Marc Trestman, Bob Nightengale Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 11-3-20)
On today’s show, I break down the Bears’ loss to New Orleans, plus assess Matt Nagy’s eerie similarities to Marc Trestman. I also catch up with Bob Nightengale, Senior MLB Columnist for USA TODAY, and MLB Network Insider (18:57)! We discuss the White Sox’s hiring of Tony La Russa, and what […]
Analytics Have Ruined Baseball, Governor Rod Blagojevich Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 10-30-20)
On today’s show, I address the Rays’ decision to “trust” the analytics in the World Series, and explain why it actually benefits the game moving forward. I also catch up with Governor Rod Blagojevich, former governor of Illinois and host of the Lightning Rod Podcast (23:06)! We discuss the current […]