On today’s show, I explain why the Bears quarterback controversy means nothing for the team’s future outlook. I also catch up with Mark Medina, national NBA reporter for USA TODAY! We recap the NBA Finals, and touch on the now infamous LeBron vs. Jordan debate. We also talk about impending […]
Michael Jordan
LeBron Is Not The G.O.A.T., JJ Stankevitz Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 10-13-20
On today’s show, I explain why LeBron James is still not the G.O.A.T., despite winning his fourth NBA Finals Championship on Sunday. I also catch up with JJ Stankevitz, Chicago Bears Beat Reporter, and host of the Under Center Podcast for NBC Sports Chicago (18:49)! We discuss the Bears’ win […]
Mark Schanowski Talks Bulls Basketball, NBA Restart, and Sports Media Career! (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 6-16-20)
On today’s show, I catch up with Mark Schanowski, Chicago Bulls analyst at NBC Sports Chicago, for a wide-ranging interview! We discuss the NBA’s plan to resume the season, and the reasoning behind inviting 22 teams down to Orlando. We also recap the Bulls’ season, and take a closer look […]
Zach LaVine’s Comments, Cole Cubelic Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 6-10-20)
On today’s show, I address Zach LaVine’s comments on the Bulls not making the NBA’s revised postseason format, and take a deeper look into just how dysfunctional the organization has been since the end of the Michael Jordan era. I also catch up with Cole Cubelic, analyst on ESPN and […]
Michael Jordan’s Leaked Tapes, Devin Hester Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 5-28-20)
On today’s show, I examine the Michael Jordan leaked audio tapes, which reveal that he, in fact, left Isaiah Thomas off of the 1992 Dream Team. The tapes contradict what Jordan said in The Last Dance, which makes me wonder if other parts of the series are accurate. I also […]
Bulls Are Still Rebuilding, Barry Zito Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 5-20-20)
On today’s show, I examine the final episode of The Last Dance, specifically, the Bulls’ never-ending rebuild that the series alluded to. Why have the Bulls been unable to adapt like other premier NBA franchises, and when can we expect the team to recreate the success of the Jordan-era? I […]
MLB Salary Dispute, Teddy Greenstein Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 5-14-20)
On today’s show, I address the MLB’s monetary dispute in lieu of the 2020 season. The owners, in this case, should be more empathetic towards the players, and therefore, pay their pro-rated salaries instead of offering up a 50-50 revenue split. Later in the show, I caught up with Teddy […]
Deshaun Watson’s Twitter Storm, Mark Giangreco Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 5-12-20)
On today’s show, I dissect Deshaun Watson’s most recent tweet claiming that the Bears never spoke to him before the 2017 NFL Draft. In retrospect, that was arguably the biggest mistake made by the Bears and the Ryan Pace regime. Later in the show, I caught up with Mark Giangreco, […]
Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 4-23-20
On today’s show, I broke down the misunderstood tale of Tyrod Taylor, and explained why he deserves to be the next starting quarterback of the Los Angeles Chargers. I also caught up with K.C. Johnson, Bulls Insider at NBC Sports Chicago. We discussed The Last Dance, the film’s depiction of […]
Chuck Garfien Talks White Sox, Bulls, and More in Special Podcast
Chuck Garfien, anchor and reporter for NBC Sports Chicago, joins the show to give his thoughts on the White Sox chances for Bryce Harper or Manny Machado. We also discuss the Bulls, and their dysfunction after the firing of Fred Hoiberg. Later in the show, Chuck tells some great […]