On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses the White Sox’s big series win over Houston, and explains why they are the preeminent World Series favorite across MLB. Jon also catches up with Jose Canseco, two-time World Series Champion and 1988 AL MVP (18:45)! They discuss his recovery from shoulder surgery, […]
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White Sox First Half Recap, Jose Canseco Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 7-17-21)
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 […]
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 […]
White Sox’s Resiliency, Dave Parker Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 6-14-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses the White Sox’s surprising resiliency, and why they are still the best team in baseball despite injuries. 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 (22:08)! They discuss the […]
Cubs Show Regression, Teddy Greenstein Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 6-10-21)
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 […]
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)! […]
Sox Swept By Yankees, Jeff Joniak Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 5-26-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses the Yankees’ sweep of the White Sox, and why the team’s inconsistency should be cause for concern. Jon also catches up with Jeff Joniak, radio voice of the Chicago Bears and Sports Director at WBBM Radio (23:05)! They discuss the Justin Fields pick, […]
Tony La Russa and Unwritten Rules, Bob Nightengale Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 5-21-21
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses Tony La Russa’s response to Yermin Mercedes’s home run, and explains why not all of baseball’s unwritten rules are wrong. Jon also catches up with Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY MLB Columnist and MLB Network Insider (21:55)! They further discuss the La Russa/Mercedes situation, […]
Andy Dalton As QB1, Scott Merkin Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 5-18-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses Matt Nagy’s comments on the Bears’ quarterback competition, and explains why Andy Dalton should start come Week 1. Jon also catches up with Scott Merkin, White Sox Beat Writer for MLB.com (21:02)! They discuss the White Sox’s recent string of wins, and how […]
White Sox Recovery, Carrie Muskat Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 5-11-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses the White Sox’s recent win streak, and explains why Tony La Russa is receiving unfair media treatment. Jon also catches up with Carrie Muskat, former Cubs Beat Writer for MLB.com and the author of The Big 50: The Men and Moments That Made […]