On today’s show, I address the Big Ten Conference’s decision to cancel all non-conference football games scheduled for the 2020 season. This choice, although well-intentioned, will only hurt small D-1 programs, those of which rely on Big Ten non-conference matchups. I also catch up with Warren Sapp, Pro Football Hall […]
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MLB’s COVID-19 Testing Problems, Darren Woodson Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 7-10-20)
On today’s show, I address Major League Baseball’s COVID-19 testing issues, and question why this was not considered a priority before restarting the season. I also catch up with Darren Woodson, three-time Super Bowl Champion and former Pro Bowl player! We discuss his amazing NFL career, his new podcast, plus […]
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 […]
White Sox Season Preview, Sam Panayotovich Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 6-30-20)
On today’s show, I preview what the Chicago White Sox have in store for the 2020 season. With excellent pitching depth, and a well-balanced lineup, this could be a memorable year on the South Side. I also catch up with Sam Panayotovich, sports betting analyst and former host on VSIN […]
Scott Merkin and Randy Merkin Talk Impressive Sports Media Careers! (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 6-26-20)
On today’s show, I catch up with Scott Merkin, Chicago White Sox Beat Writer for MLB.com, and Randy Merkin, Assistant Program Director and Executive Producer of Waddle and Silvy on ESPN 1000! We discuss their journeys in the sports media landscape, and their start at Homewood-Flossmoor High School’s radio station. […]
Tim Brando Talks CFB Returning and Sports Media Career! (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 6-24-20)
On today’s show, I catch up with Tim Brando, national college football and college basketball broadcaster for FOX Sports. We address college football’s path to resumption this Fall, and whether fans, in some cases, could be allowed inside of stadiums. We also have an in-depth discussion about his career, which […]
Reggie Bush’s Reinstatement, Jared Diamond Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 6-12-20)
On today’s show, I break down Reggie Bush’s reinstatement by USC, and explain why his actions, at the time, were widely overblown. I also catch up with Jared Diamond, national baseball writer at The Wall Street Journal. We discussed the latest developments regarding the MLB labor dispute, and the reasoning […]
Where the MLB Stands Today, Jerome Bettis Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 6-9-20)
On today’s show, I examine the most recent developments in the MLB labor dispute, and explain why this stands to be the missed opportunity of the century. I also catch up with Jerome Bettis, Hall of Fame running back! We discuss his time with the Pittsburgh Steelers, winning Super Bowl […]
How Committed Are The Bears to Trubisky and Foles?, Greg Cosell Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 6-4-20)
On today’s show, I address ESPN’s NFL quarterback rankings, and their reasoning behind claiming that Mitchell Trubisky is currently the Bears’ starting quarterback. At this point, a definitive starter has yet to be named, and I examine the Bears’ commitment to both Trubisky and Nick Foles during this quarterback competition. […]
MLB Negotiations Continue, Thomas Jones Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 6-3-20)
On today’s show, I examine the most recent developments in the MLB labor negotiations, including the owners’ latest proposal, which pays players the entirety of their prorated salaries while shortening the season to 50 games. I believe that this is the best possible deal for all sides involved, and should […]