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, […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 Bulls Are Back In The Playoff Hunt, Jose Canseco Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 3-2-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses the Bulls’ current playoff run, Zach LaVine’s All-Star selection, and the team’s direction moving forward. Jon also catches up with Jose Canseco, two-time World Series Champion and 1988 AL MVP (18:27)! They discuss his fight with Billy Football, and the messy aftermath with […]
Matthew Stafford To Bears?, Len Kasper Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 1-25-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses Matthew Stafford’s trade availablilty, and explains whether or not he’d be a good fit for the Bears. Jon also catches up with Len Kasper, radio voice of the White Sox (22:15)! They discuss his move from the Cubs booth, and his legacy with […]
The Bears Are Playoff Bound, Phil Rogers Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 1-5-21)
On today’s show, Jon breaks down the Bears’ loss to Green Bay, and explains why the team’s playoff berth should be celebrated. Jon also catches up with Phil Rogers, national MLB writer for Forbes, and BBWAA member (21:53)! They discuss the Cubs’ decision to trade Yu Darvish, and what it […]
Baker Mayfield’s False Narrative, Jose Canseco Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 12-16-20)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul breaks down the false narrative surrounding Baker Mayfield, and explains why he is the opposite of an NFL Draft bust. Jon also catches up with Jose Canseco, two-time World Series Champion, and 1988 AL MVP (18:33)! They discuss his current feud with Logan Paul, […]
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 […]