On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul explains why the Cubs must not extend Willson Contreras, and how keeping him can negatively affect their rebuild. Jon also catches up with Chris Boden, host of Blackhawks Live on WGN Radio, and sports reporter for WGN TV (22:45)! They discuss the Blackhawks’ big trades, and […]
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Bulls Trade Deadline Questions, Doug Gottlieb Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 3-25-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses the Bulls’ lingering roster questions ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline, and explains why they should look to deal Lauri Markkanen and Thaddeus Young. Jon also catches up with Doug Gottlieb, host of “The Doug Gottlieb Show” on FOX Sports Radio, and March […]
Loyola Takes Down Illinois, Randy Mueller Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 3-23-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses Loyola’s upset of Illinois in the NCAA Tournament, and analyzes their path to a National Championship. Jon also catches up with Randy Mueller, 2000 NFL Executive Of The Year, CEO of MuellerFootball.com, and host of the GM Football Podcast (17:30)! They discuss the […]
Bears Pro Bowl Snubs, Matt Fortuna Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 12-23-20)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul analyzes the NFC’s Pro Bowl roster, and explains why certain Bears were wrongfully left out. Jon also catches up with Matt Fortuna, College Football Writer at The Athletic, and host of The Shamrock Podcast (15:04)! They discuss Illinois’ firing of Lovie Smith, and what […]
Teddy Greenstein Returns to Talk CFB Playoff, Baseball Hall of Fame, and More!
Teddy Greenstein, Sports Columnist for the Chicago Tribune, returns to the show! We discussed Ohio State’s Big Ten Championship run, and whether the Buckeyes have what it takes to become college football’s number one ranked team. We also talked about Illinois’ surprising six-win season, and Northwestern’s equally surprising nine-loss campaign. […]