On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul analyzes the latest from Cubs and White Sox camp, and previews what to expect for the upcoming MLB season. Jon also catches up with Dave Eanet, Sports Director at WGN Radio, and voice of Northwestern Athletics (20:23)! They discuss Northwestern’s chances in the Big […]
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Super Bowl Preview, Troy Machir Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 2-4-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul previews Super Bowl LV, and predicts whether the Chiefs of Buccaneers end up on top. Jon also catches up with Troy Machir, Senior Content Manager for Rush Street Interactive and the BetRivers Sportsbook (18:30)! They discuss the Super Bowl betting lines for this weekend, plus […]
The Bears Could Be Playoff Bound, Mike Harmon Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 12-29-20)
On today’s show, Jon breaks down the Bears’ win over Jacksonville, and explains why they have what it takes to make the playoffs. Jon also catches up with Mike Harmon, national host on FOX Sports Radio, and host of the I Want Your Flex Podcast (18:47)! They further 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 […]
The Cubs’ Biggest Issue, Coach Amy Reifert Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 10-5-20)
On today’s show, I address the Cubs’ prompt elimination from the MLB Postseason, and explain the true issue behind their recent demise. I also catch up with Coach Amy Reifert, Head Women’s Soccer Coach at The University of Chicago (21:08)! We discuss the challenge of coaching collegiate athletics during a […]
Trubisky Wins The Job, Cole Cubelic Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 9-10-20)
On today’s show, I analyze the Bears’ decision to make Mitchell Trubisky the starting quarterback. I also catch up with Cole Cubelic, analyst for ESPN’s SEC Network and host on 94.5 WJOX-FM (16:45)! We discuss the controversy surrounding the Big Ten, and its decision to play college football in the […]
The Real Reason Behind The NBA’s Ratings Problem, Teddy Greenstein Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 9-9-20)
On today’s show, I address the true cause behind the NBA ratings debacle. Hint: It has NOTHING to do with in-game social justice protests. I also catch up with Teddy Greenstein, Sports Columnist at the Chicago Tribune and BBWAA member (16:44)! We discuss the current Big Ten Football season, and […]
Big Ten Football’s Return, Pat Boyle Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 9-1-20)
On today’s show, I address the Big Ten’s idea to begin the college football season near Thanksgiving. I also catch up with Pat Boyle, host of Chicago Blackhawks coverage on NBC Sports Chicago and The Hockey Show on ESPN 1000! We recap the surprising finish to the Hawks’ season, and […]
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 […]
College Football’s Decision, Rick Barry Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 8-12-20)
On today’s show, I address the controversy surrounding college football, and determine whether they should cancel the upcoming 2020 season. I also catch up with Rick Barry, Basketball Hall of Fame player, and host of the “Warriors 24” Podcast. We discuss the NBA bubble, and whether it stands to last […]