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 […]
White Sox Baseball
Renteria Fired Too Soon, Richard Justice Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 10-16-20)
On today’s show, I explain why the White Sox made a big mistake in firing Rick Renteria. I also catch up with Richard Justice, MLB.com columnist and MLB Network contributor (19:14)! We discuss the current MLB Postseason picture, and make World Series predictions. We also further get into Rick Renteria’s […]
Bears Defense Takes Down Bucs, Mark Schanowski Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 10-12-20)
On today’s show, I explain why the Bears’ defense, and NOT Nick Foles, deserves the credit behind their big win over Tampa Bay. I also catch up with Mark Schanowski, Bulls analyst for NBC Sports Chicago, host of the Sharp Shooters podcast, and host of White Sox Pre/Post coverage on WGN Radio! […]
The Trubisky Era Ends, Mark Schanowski Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 9-29-20)
On today’s show, I address the Bears’ decision to bench Mitchell Trubisky, and explain its true long-term effects on the team. I also catch up with Mark Schanowski, Bulls analyst for NBC Sports Chicago, host of the Sharp Shooters podcast, and host of White Sox Pre/Post coverage on WGN Radio! […]
Cubs Celebrate Too Early, White Sox Are Hypocrites, Rick Barry Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 9-28-20)
On today’s show, I address the Cubs’ celebration of their division championship after a loss. I also call out the White Sox for beaming Willson Contreras after his bat flip. Later on the program, I catch up with Rick Barry, Basketball Hall of Fame player and NBA Legend! We discuss […]
Albert Almora’s Demotion, Jon “Boog” Sciambi Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 9-3-20)
On today’s show, I recap the MLB trade deadline and comment on Albert Almora’s demotion by the Chicago Cubs. I also catch up with Jon “Boog” Sciambi, voice of Sunday Night Baseball on ESPN Radio and Wednesday Night Baseball on ESPN (17:35 mark)! We discuss the 2020 MLB season and […]
Crosstown Classic Recap, Tim Kurkjian Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 8-26-20)
On today’s show, I break down this past weekend’s Crosstown Classic, and explain why the White Sox have become Chicago’s premier baseball franchise. I also catch up with Tim Kurkjian, Senior MLB Writer/Analyst for ESPN! We discuss the unwritten rules of baseball, and how they relate to Fernando Tatis Jr.’s […]
College Football Cancellations, Chuck Garfien Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 8-14-20)
On today’s show, I recap the Big Ten and Pac-12 decisions to cancel football in the fall, plus preview what SEC football may look like come September. I also catch up with Chuck Garfien, White Sox Beat Reporter at NBC Sports Chicago, and White Sox Insider at ESPN 1000. We […]
Cubs and White Sox Recaps, David Kaplan Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 7-28-20)
On today’s show, I recap opening weekend action for the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox, plus address their in-game concerns moving forward. I also catch up with David Kaplan, host on ESPN 1000 and NBC Sports Chicago! We discuss the Marlins’ COVID-19 outbreak, and how that could affect baseball’s […]
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 […]