On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul talks with Bret Boone, three-time MLB All-Star, four-time Gold Glove Award Winner, and host of The Boone Podcast, about the Cubs’ Wild Card run, the White Sox’s disappointing season, the Mariners’ playoff push, his brother Aaron and his job of managing the Yankees, his […]
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The Bears Plan To Extend Darnell Mooney, Bret Boone Interview (Sports Talk Chicago 10-22-22)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul breaks down the report that the Bears and Darnell Mooney have significant interest in a contract extension, and explains why it would be wise for the team to retain him for the right price! Jon also catches up with Bret Boone, 3-time MLB All-Star, […]
Bears Fail On All Levels In Loss To Giants, Mike Harmon Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / 10-8-22)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul recaps the Bears’ tough loss to New York, and explains why it resulted from a failure on all levels of play. Jon also catches up with Mike Harmon, host on FOX Sports Radio, and the founder of SwollenDome.com (24:46)! They discuss the Bears’ season […]
Justin Fields Calls Out Matt Nagy, Greg Gumbel Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 5-28-22)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses Justin Fields’ recent comments on team culture, and explains why they are a justified critique of Matt Nagy’s coaching style. Jon also catches up with Greg Gumbel, NFL on CBS Broadcaster and studio host of NCAA March Madness (18:40)! They discussed the Bears’ […]
Bears Are Quiet In Free Agency, Sal Licata Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 3-15-22)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul breaks down the Bears’ approach to free agency, and explains why Ryan Poles is doing things the right way. Jon also catches up with Sal Licata, host on WFAN and SNY (21:47)! They discuss the Giants’ quarterback situation, and how it compares to Justin […]
MLB’s Sticky Baseball Problem, Dan Wiederer Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 6-28-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses MLB’s sticky baseball problem, and explains why the league, not the players, are responsible for the issue. Jon also catches up with Dan Wiederer, Bears Beat Writer at the Chicago Tribune! They discuss the Bears’ current quarterback competition, Matt Nagy’s strategy, and 2021 team […]
Sox Swept By Yankees, Jeff Joniak Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 5-26-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses the Yankees’ sweep of the White Sox, and why the team’s inconsistency should be cause for concern. Jon also catches up with Jeff Joniak, radio voice of the Chicago Bears and Sports Director at WBBM Radio (23:05)! They discuss the Justin Fields pick, […]
fERA 2.0: Comparing 1980 to 2019
Rollie Fingers. Goose Gossage. Bruce Sutter. All three of these Hall of Fame closers are generally considered to be the pioneers of their position. They each recorded 300 saves, began their rise in the mid-1970s, and today, symbolize the gold standard of saving games. They also accomplished feats, though, that […]
Victor Rojas Talks MLB Restart, Angels Baseball, Big Fly Gear, and More! (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 7-8-20)
On today’s show, I catch up with Victor Rojas, TV voice of the Los Angeles Angels, and CEO of Big Fly Gear! We discuss Major League Baseball’s plan to resume the season, along with the COVID-19 testing problems that the league has had. We also talk about the Angels’ expectations […]
Brian Anderson Returns to Talk NBA/MLB News and Sports Broadcasting Career!
Brian Anderson, play-by-play voice for NBA, MLB and NCAA coverage on Turner Sports, returns to the show! We discussed the Bulls’ underwhelming start to the season, while weighing the possibility of upcoming front office changes. We also talked about the surprising emergence of both the Miami Heat and Los Angeles […]