On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul reacts to the White Sox’s dismal 8-21 start, and explains what needs to be done in order to right the ship. Tune in at 5pm Central on Thursdays to hear Sports Talk Chicago on AM 1230 WJOB and JED TV! https://media.blubrry.com/stc/sportstalkchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/White-Sox-Demise-Segment-10-4-30-23.mp3Podcast: Play in new […]
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Fields Thrives With Play Action, Dave Wills Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 6-5-22)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul breaks down a new report that details Justin Fields’ true strength, and explains why Matt Nagy refused to cater to it. Jon also catches up with Dave Wills, radio voice of the Tampa Bay Rays (14:40)! They discussed the Rays’ injury-riddled start to the […]
Justin Fields Is QB1, Dave Wills Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 10-10-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul reacts to the beginning of the Justin Fields era, plus previews the Bears’ upcoming matchup against Las Vegas. Jon also catches up with Dave Wills, radio voice of the Tampa Bay Rays (22:09)! They discuss the Rays’ 2021 season, and their expectations come the […]
Javier Baez Extension Talks, Dave Wills Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 7-24-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses the Cubs’ extension talks with Javier Baez, and explains why he is not worth the $200 million he could be seeking. Jon also catches up with Dave Wills, radio voice of the Tampa Bay Rays (19:36)! They discuss the Rays’ success in 2021, […]
How To Save The NBA, Jose Canseco Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 3-8-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul explains the true problem facing the NBA, and proposes a never-before-seen plan to fix the game for good. Jon also catches up with Jose Canseco, two-time World Series Champion and 1988 AL MVP (22:43)! They discuss his fight with Billy Football, and the messy […]
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 […]
Two Quick Bears Fixes, Ryan Dempster Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 10-28-20)
On today’s show, I break down the Bears’ loss to Los Angeles on Monday night, and explain why they’re two quick fixes away from being back on track. I also catch up with Ryan Dempster, former MLB All-Star pitcher, MLB Network analyst, and host of Off the Mound on Marquee Sports […]
Houston, We Have A Problem, George Ofman Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 10-19-20)
On today’s show, I break down the Astros’ Game 7 loss in the ALCS, and explain why this playoff run was a complete fluke. I also catch up with George Ofman, former sports anchor at WBBM-AM, WSCR, and WGN! We discuss the Bears’ decision to bench Mitchell Trubisky, and the […]