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 […]
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Jon Lester Departs, Len Kasper Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 1-21-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul breaks down the Nationals’ signing of Jon Lester, and reflects on his memorable Cubs tenure. Jon also catches up with Len Kasper, radio voice of the White Sox (19:03)! They discuss his move from the Cubs booth, and his legacy with the team moving […]
Theo Epstein As Commissioner?, Billy Wagner Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 1-18-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul breaks down Theo Epstein’s new job, and what it means for the future of baseball. Jon also catches up with Billy Wagner, 7-time MLB All-Star, Baseball Hall of Fame candidate, and Head Baseball Coach at The Miller School (22:20)! They discuss his legendary MLB […]
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 […]
Mitch Trubisky Should Return, Cole Wright Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 1-1-21)
On today’s show, Jon breaks down Mitch Trubisky’s future in Chicago, and explains why the Bears should consider re-signing him. Jon also catches up with Cole Wright, host of Bear Essentials, and Cubs Pre/Post coverage on the Marquee Sports Network (19:41)! They discuss the Yu Darvish trade, and what it means […]
Kyle Schwarber Is Not A Legend, Derrick Goold Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 12-7-20)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul explains why Kyle Schwarber is not a Cubs legend, and why the Cubs chose to non-tender him. Jon also catches up with Derrick Goold, St. Louis Cardinals Beat Writer for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch (21:17)! They discuss the White Sox’s hiring of Tony La Russa, and […]
Trubisky and Wentz Comparison, Bruce Miles Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 12-3-20)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul analyzes the NFL careers of Mitchell Trubisky and Carson Wentz, and explains how similar both players truly are. Jon also catches up with Bruce Miles, former Cubs Beat Writer for The Daily Herald and current Baseball Hall of Fame voter (20:26)! They discuss the […]
Jed Hoyer Takes Over, Mike North Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 11-25-20)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul breaks down Jed Hoyer’s takeover of the Cubs, and explains why he must start another rebuild. Jon also catches up with Mike North, sports talk radio legend and host of “The Odds Couple” on ESPN 1000 (19:09)! They discuss the Bears’ current quarterback situation, […]
Cubs Begin The Rebuild, Ryan Dempster Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 11-17-20)
On today’s show, I celebrate the Cubs’ decision to begin their second rebuild, and look forward to the team’s future. I also catch up with Ryan Dempster, former MLB All-Star pitcher, MLB Network analyst, and host of Off the Mound on Marquee Sports Network! We discuss the tough ending to […]
Tony La Russa’s DUI, Cole Wright Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 11-12-20)
On today’s show, I address Tony La Russa’s February DUI arrest, and what it means for the future of the White Sox. I also catch up with Cole Wright, host of Bear Essentials, and Cubs Pre/Post coverage on the Marquee Sports Network (21:14)! We discuss the Bears’ tough loss on […]