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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Here’s Why Bears Fans Should Be Rooting For The Lions!
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul explains why Bears fans should be rooting for the Lions to make the NFL Playoffs! Tune in at 5pm Central on Thursdays to hear Sports Talk Chicago on AM 1230 WJOB and JED TV! https://media.blubrry.com/stc/sportstalkchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Rooting-For-The-Lions-1-1-23.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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 […]
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 […]
Bring Back Trubisky, David Samson Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 10-6-20)
On today’s show, I explain why the Bears made a grave mistake in deciding to bench Mitchell Trubisky. I also catch up with David Samson, former President of the Miami Marlins and host of Nothing Personal on the CBS Sports Podcast Network (20:04)! We discuss the Cubs’ loss to Miami […]
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 […]
Warren Sapp Returns and NFL Draft Talk! (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 4-24-20)
On today’s show, I break down the first round of the NFL Draft, and explain why Tua Tagovailoa is primed to be a much better quarterback than Joe Burrow. During my second segment, Warren Sapp, Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive tackle, returns to the program! We discussed the current […]
Ivan “Pudge” Rodriguez Talks MLB News, Hall of Fame Career, and More!
Ivan “Pudge” Rodriguez, Hall of Fame catcher and Texas Rangers analyst on FOX Sports Southwest, joins the show! We discussed the current suspension of the MLB season due to COVID-19, along with a possible timetable for its return. Plus, later in the show, Pudge recounts moments from his legendary MLB […]
Mike “Doc” Emrick Talks NHL’s Suspended Season, Blackhawks News, and Legendary Broadcasting Career!
Mike “Doc” Emrick, lead NHL broadcaster for NBC Sports and Foster Hewitt Memorial Award winner, joins the show! We discussed the NHL’s decision to suspend the season due to COVID-19, and what it means for the sport moving forward. We also broke down the Blackhawks’ wild card chances, and recounted […]
“Cubtober” Cannot Come Soon Enough
Recently, I began to reflect on my tenure as a Chicago Cubs fan, starting with the excruciating pain endured in 2006. At that point in time, the Cubs were comparable to the 2016 Atlanta Braves, as they housed numerous veterans at the end of their careers, along with young prospects […]