EZ, Smoke and the GM Podcast: Recent Episodes

Ezra McCann, Brandon Williams, Glynn Morgan

The EZ, Smoke & The GM Podcast is hosted by three highly opinionated Chicago sports fans. We dive in on all topics regarding the world of sports with a slight emphasis on the Chicago Sports Scene. Two of the hosts, Ezra McCann (EZ) & Glynn Morgan (The GM) have worked in the Chicago sports media for 20+ years. Brandon Williams (Smoke) is a former college baseball player and currently coaches baseball at the elite youth level.

The NFL’s new league year is here, which means the start of free agency. We give our thoughts on the Ravens backing out of the Maxx Crosby deal with the Raiders. We breakdown the Bears' free agent acquisitions. Bam Adebayo scores 83 points to pass Kobe Bryant for 2nd in most points in a single game. Was the 83 legit? And all the president’s men gather to fix College Sports and NIL. Is this necessary?

This week on the show we look back on NBA All Star Weekend. We give our thought’s on the game and figure out ways it can be improved, or not. Plus is LeBron the reason the dunk contest is on life support? We also explore the rumor of the NBA Draft going away. Can a rookie free agent system work? And we’re a week away from the NFL Combine. GM gives us some early tips on what the Bears should be looking for.

It’s been a while, but AK and the Bulls finally make some moves. We break down the trades and give our take on what they should do as the trade deadline approaches later this week. We have a good conversation on the Vikings firing of Kwesi Adolfo Mensah. We delve into the issue of the NFL not hiring Black head coaches. And we give our thoughts on the Black History Month controversy between Frank Thomas and the White Sox.

We’ve got a jam packed show. We leadoff the show recapping Derrick Rose’s jersey retirement ceremony. Coach Smoke was in the building and gave us his thoughts on the ceremony. We look back at the Bears' Divisional Playoff loss to the Rams. Was the Caleb Williams TD Pass to take the game to OT the greatest pass we’d ever seen? We discuss Championship Weekend in the NFL as New England and Seattle head to the Super Bowl. And we look back on Indiana’s historic run to a National Championship.

Caleb Williams and the Bears rallied from an 18 point deficit to beat the Packers 31-27 in the NFC Wildcard Playoff game. Its the largest playoff comeback in the history of the Bears. We look back on the thrilling win. We discuss Caleb’s performance and the adjustments made by Ben Johnson. We also look ahead to their next game vs the Rams in the Divisional Round. We recap all of the other NFL playoff games. Plus we get ready for the College Football National Championship between Indiana and Miami.

The NFL Playoffs are here. We get you all set for Round 3 of Packers vs Bears. We ask the question if this season will be a disappointment if the Bears lose in the Wildcard Round? We give our keys to a Bears Win. Black Monday gave us 7 coaching vacancies in the NFL. We play a game of Fair or Unfair when it came to the firing of each coach. And we get you set for the College Football Playoff Semifinals. Is the reign of SEC dominance in college football over?

The Bears come back from a 10 point deficit in the 4th quarter to beat the Green Bay Packers 22-16 in an Overtime thriller. Caleb Williams hit DJ Moore with a 46 yard TD Pass to end it. With the win the Bears move to 11-4 and stay in 1st place in the NFC North. We give our thoughts on this spectacular victory. We breakdown the entire game, the highlights, the low lights, the coaching performance and we get you ready as the Bears head out to San Francisco for an important Week 17 showdown.

The Bears did what they needed to do and what they were supposed to do taking down the Browns 31-3 Sunday at Soldier Field. The fellas break down the game, give their thoughts on Caleb Williams' and Shedeur Sanders’ performances. All that plus we get ready for Saturday Night’s Main Event as the Bears host the Packers at home. Let's Go!!!

The Bears lose a tough one in Green Bay 28-21. On a positive note the Bears went 3-1 in what we thought was the toughest part of the schedule. Do Smoke and GM finally believe in the Bears? We break down the performance of Caleb Williams. And we give our thoughts on the coaching job of Ben Johnson. Plus we discuss the drama of the College Football Playoff. We discuss the snubs and who shouldn’t be in the playoffs. And is the college bowl system coming to an end?

The Bears are 8-3 and in 1st place in the NFC North after a 31-28 win over the Steelers. We breakdown what happened in the game. Plus we look ahead to the Black Friday game between the Bears and Eagles. Happy Thanksgiving!!!

The Bears continue to roll as they get another come from behind win this time vs the Giants. The Bears have now won 6 of their last 7 and have an overall record of 6-3. Are the Bears actually good or are they "Falling With Style"? As the Bears head into the toughest part of their schedule, what will they need to do to be deemed a success in their next 4 games. The fellas discuss.

The Bears tried their best to give away that game away, but they get the W in a 47-42 thriller in Cincinnati. We recap the drunkest game of our lives including the craziness that was the final two minutes. As usual we discuss the performance of Caleb Williams. Coach Smoke gives an interesting take on Ben Johnson. And GM tells us if the Bears are ahead of schedule going into week 10 with a record of 5-3.

The Bears won their 4th straight game taking down the New Orleans Saints. We discuss the Bears’ much improved running game and defense. We also touch on Caleb Williams’ inconsistent play and we look forward to next week’s game against Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens. Plus we discuss the benching of Jets QB Justin Fields.

The Bears avenge last season's Fail Mary loss by beating Washington 25-24. We breakdown the Bears performance and give our thoughts on Head Coach Ben Johnson 5 games into the season. Has the team bought into his change of culture for the organization? Plus we discuss the firing of James Franklin after Penn State’s loss to Northwestern.

The Bears pull off a 25-24 win in Vegas over the Raiders. We recap the game and discuss what’s working and what’s not working heading into the bye week. We give our thoughts on Ben Johnson after 4 games as head coach. We also take a look at the Pro Football Hall of Fame Nomination List. Is there a former Bear missing on the list? And are there too many champagne celebrations in baseball?

On this week’s edition of the show we’re finally in a good mood after the Bears’ 31-14 victory over the Cowboys. We look back on the Bears dominant performance. We discuss how impressive Caleb Williams and the offense looked. We look ahead to Sunday’s game in Las Vegas. And we take a trip around the NFL. Is there parity in the league or are teams just playing bad football?

The Bears lose an 11 point lead in the 4th quarter falling to the Vikings 27-24. More importantly we have just as many questions about Caleb Williams now than we did last season. We discuss his performance in week 1 and more on this week's edition of the EZ Smoke & The GM Podcast.

On this week’s edition of the show we break down the Bears’ 53 man roster. Should we be concerned about the number of players that are banged up? We also preview their week 1 Monday night matchup with Minnesota. We give our initial thoughts on the Cowboys trading Micah Parsons to the Packers. GM breaks down the first week of the college football season. Was Northwestern wrong to turn down Tulane’s request to wear white jereys in honor of the 20 year rememberance of Hurricane Katrina? All that plus we give our NFL season predictions and our weekly game picks.

On this week’s edition of the show we recap the Bears’ pre season and look ahead to the regular season. We discuss what the final 53 man roster could look like after cutdown day. Plus we check in on Shedeur Sanders and the craziness that’s going on with the Cleveland Browns.

After a short hiatus we are back for another episode of EZ, Smoke and the GM. This week we’re talking Bears. We give our thoughts on the first training camp under Head Coach Ben Johnson. We discuss if sitting the starters for the first pre season game vs Miami was a good idea. We look at the battle for the starting left tackle spot. Plus we look at the latest in the development of quarterback Caleb Williams.

We are back!!! In this episode we catch up on lost time starting with the Bears. We give our thoughts on their draft, OTA’s and our initial thoughts on the new coaching staff. We also discuss the NBA playoffs, the NBA Champion Oklahoma City Thunder and what to expect from the Bulls heading into Wednesday night’s draft.

It looks like the Bears are big winners in the free agency market. They made some key aquisitions to bolster their offensive and defensive lines. We discuss those move plus look at the key signings across the rest of the NFL. We also delve into the LeBron James/Stephen A. Smith kerfuffel in LA. Who’s right in this dustup?

As the NFL Scouting Combine wraps up in Indy, our GM breaks down some of the players the Bears will be looking at in April’s draft. We take a look at the Bulls and whether or not its smart for them to go for a spot in the play in tournament. Is LeBron James correct in his assessment that the media is too negative in their coverage of the NBA? And we talk a little college hoops as tournament time quickly approaches.

This week we recap Super Bowl LIX. Patrick Mahomes had possibly the worst game of his career. Do we as fans and analysts put too much importance on the QB position? Josh Allen won the MVP. Did the media get that right? Plus we talk a little NBA. We discuss the Luka Doncic trade to the Lakers and what in the world are the Bulls doing?

The Bears have hired a head coach. Lions Offensive Coordinator Ben Johnson takes the job. We give our thoughts on the hire. Most importantly we discuss if this is a step in the right direction or if this will be the same old Bears blunder.

Now that we’re officially into the Bears offseason, we give our thoughts on the team’s decision to keep Ryan Poles as General Manager. We also give our picks for who the next head coach should be. Ken Davis, the former host of NBC Sports Chicago’s Under Center Podcast joins us for some spirited Bears talk.

The Bears losing streak is now at 10 after after their 6-3 loss to Seattle. Reports say the Bears may have already or are in the process of extending the contract of GM Ryan Poles. We discuss if that is the right move for the team and we delve into some problems that continue fester within the organization. We also compare what the Washington Commanders have done with Jayden Daniels as opposed to what the Bears have done with Caleb Williams.

The Bears lost their 9th straight game, this time to the Detroit Lions 34-17. We recap the game and give our takes on what could happen within the front office in the next few weeks. We also give a preview of their game this week vs Seattle. Plus we recap the first week of the College Football Playoffs. With all the blowouts this weekend, were the right teams selected?

The Bears lost their 8th straight game, this time to Minnesota 30-12. We discuss if Ryan Poles' job as GM should be in jeopardy. We also discuss if the Bears' head coaching job is a desirable destination. Plus we give a preview of the College Football Playoffs and give our thoughts on Michael Vick taking the head coaching job at Norfolk State.

The 49ers blow out the Bears 38-13 in Thomas Brown’s debut as the interim head coach. We give our thoughts on the players and coaches lackluster performances. The College Football Playoffs are set. We discuss the seedings and if the panel got the teams right. And Juan Soto signs a 15 year $765 million deal with the Mets. We discuss if this is good for baseball.

After a 23-20 Thanksgiving Day loss to the Lions, the Bears fire Head Coach Matt Eberflus. We discuss game, the firing and who we think the Bears should hire as their next Head Coach. We also discuss how this affects the development of QB Caleb Williams. Plus we look back on Rivalry Week in College Football and who we think will make the playoffs.

How much more pain can Bears fans take? Yet another heartbreaking loss, this time to the Vikings 30-27 in overtime. We recap the highs and lows of the game. We give our thoughts on Caleb Williams’ performance. And most importantly we discuss the job security of head coach Matt Eberflus.

The Bears lose again in heartbreaking fashion, his time to the Green Bay Packers 20-19. We breakdown the down the game and discuss whether or not the team played not to lose. We discuss what the Bears are missing from the top of the organization when it comes to ownership. We also look back on this weekend’s Mike Tyson/Jake Paul fight.

The Bears lose their 3rd straight game falling to New England 19-3. The Bears were held to no touchdowns for the second straight week. In response they fire Offensive Coordinator Shane Waldron. We discuss what this means for Head Coach Matt Eberflus and Caleb Williams. And we look at how much responsibility GM Ryan Poles takes for this dissappointing season.

The Bears lose in Arizona 29-9. Both sides of the ball were beaten up. The offense never got into rhythm. The defense gave up 213 yards rushing. We give our assessment on the game. We give you our thoughts on Caleb Williams’ performance. We also discuss the job that Matt Eberflus and Ryan Poles have done to this point.

You cannot be serious!!! The Bears lose in Washington on a Hail Mary as time expired. We discuss the heartbreaking play. We also take a look at the rest of the game and the many missteps taken by the team. Who is to blame for the lackluster performance by the offense? And who won the battle of QB’s between Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels?

On this week’s edition of the podacst the fellas are in a good mood. GM’s Tennessee Vols took out Alabama. Coach Smoke’s New York Yankees are headed to the World Series. And we’re all pumped up about the Bears heading into their game in Washington. Was the London game a coming out party for Caleb Williams? Is this week a must win game for the Bears? And how good is the NFC North? We also discuss the current landscape of college football. We delve into the non traditional teams that are looking good including Illinois, Indiana, Army, Navy and Vandy.

On this week’s edition of the podcast we recap the Bears win over the Rams. We discuss what we learned and look ahead to next week vs the Panthers. We discuss the life and legacy of Pete Rose. We also look back on the career of Chicago legend Derrick Rose. Is he a Hall of Famer?

On this week’s edition of the podcast we recap the Bears loss in Indy. GM blows his top and tells us his issues with the entire Bears organization. Its definitely worth the listen.

On this week’s edition of the podcast we recap the Bears week 1 victory over the Titans. We give our thoughts on the performance Caleb Williams, the Bears offense and try to figure out why the offensive line wasn’t a priority in the offseason. We give our thoughts on Tyreek Hill being forcefully detained by police before the Dolphins game in Miami. Colorado suffers a loss in Nebraska. Is the honeymoon over for Coach Prime? And we have a little fun with UNC after his IG Live situation.

On this week’s edition of the podcast we get you all set for Week 1 of the NFL season. We preview what to expect from Caleb Williams and the Bears. We give our NFL season predictions. And Glynn tells us what’s going on in Tallahasee, Florida as Florida State drops their first two games of the season.

On this week’s edition of the podcast we discuss the Bears’ pre season. We give our thoughts on the early development of QB Caleb Williams and the new look offense. We also look back on the first three episodes of Hard Knocks as they follow the beloved Bear. Has this season of the show been as entertaining as past seasons?

On this week’s edition of the podcast we have a passionate discussion about MLB’s decision to integrate the Negro League’s statistics with their lifetime statistics. We discuss the WNBA and their skyrocketing popularity. Is their an issue with the way rookie superstar Caitlin Clark is being treated by veteran players? And it wouldn’t be a complete show without talking Bears. Is Ez crazy for thinking Chicago can go 12-5?

On this week’s edition of the podcast we recap the 2024 NFL Draft for the Chicago Bears. Caleb Williams is officially a Bear. We give our thoughts on all the Bears draft picks and let you know if we are finally over the Justin Fields trade. We also take a look around the division to see what our rivals did in the draft. And we give our draft grades for the Bears.

On this week’s edition of the podcast we recap the Women’s NCAA Championship as South Carolina took down Caitlin Clark and Iowa. We give our thoughts on what the future of women’s college hoops will bring. We also preview the Men’s NCAA Championship as defending champ UConn will face Purdue. Plus we discuss the NBA future of Purdue two time National Player of the Year Zach Edey. And we’re just 3 weeks from the NFL Draft. We look latest on the Bears and Caleb Williams. Are the Bears all in on Caleb too early?

Justin Fields has been traded. The QB we thought had a bright future for the Bears was sent to Pittsburgh for a 6th round pick. We spend the entire episode venting about the trade we hoped wouldn’t happen.

NFL Combine week has come and gone. We discuss the latest happenings with the Bears, Caleb Williams and Justin Fields. Which way is Ryan Poles leaning with the #1 pick? And is Caleb Williams the future or is it another QB prospect in the draft. And Mad Dog Russo gave his top 5 toughest sports on First Take this week. We discuss our Top 5.

On this episode we continue the discussion of what the Bears should do with the #1 pick in the draft. Should they take Caleb Williams, trade the pick and keep Justin Fields, or how about taking Marvin Harrison Jr? We go over all the scenarios. Glynn tells us who the Bears should pay close attention to at this week’s NFL Combine. We look back on the disater that was NBA All Star Weekend. And have the state of the Chicago pro sports teams created an apathetic fanbase?

On this edition of the EZ Smoke and the GM Podcast we look back at the fallout of Colin Cowherd telling the world that USC QB Caleb Williams does not want to play for the Bears and then walking it back the next day. Is Ryan Poles's draft situation with the #1 pick the toughest one in NFL history? It looks like 3 Bears are headed to the Hall of Fame and we give our picks on the Super Bowl.

On this week’s episode of the @Ez.Smoke.GM.Podcast we recap Championship Sunday in the NFL as Kansas City and San Francisco are heading to the Super Bowl. We look at what went wrong with the Ravens and Lions and look ahead to the big game in just under 2 weeks.

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On this week’s episode of the @Ez.Smoke.GM.Podcast the Bears reportedly hired Shane Waldron as their new offensive coordinator. We give our thoughts on the hire. We recap last weekend’s NFL Divisional Playoff Round and look ahead to the conference title games. We discuss Milwaukee’s firing of head coach Adrian Griffin. And take a look at the latest baseball hall of fame class.

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On this week’s episode of the @Ez.Smoke.GM.Podcast we have a passionate conversation about what the Bears will do this offseason. We discuss the futures of Justin Fields, Matt Eberflus, Luke Getsy, Ryan Poles and many more. We evaluate what the team's needs are and we answer the question of what if the Bears draft Caleb Williams. Coach Smoke discusses the Jameis Winston victory formation situation in New Orleans. And we recap the College Football National Championship Game as Michigan wins their first title since 1997.

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On this week’s episode of the @Ez.Smoke.GM.Podcast we gives the reasons why Justin Fields will be back with the Bears in 2024 and why the national media seems to want the Bears to trade him. We also give our thoughts on the futures of Head Coach Matt Eberflus and Offensive Coordinator Luke Getsy. And we recap the CFB semi-finals and give our picks for the National Championship Game.

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On this week’s episode of the @Ez.Smoke.GM.Podcast we talk ourselves through the Bears’ demoralizing loss to the Cleveland Browns. We figure out what went wrong. We discuss our issues with the coaching staff and players and give an objective look at QB Justin Fields. We also delve in on the war of words between ESPN’s Kimberly Martin and Cam Newton. Happy Holidays Everyone!!!

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On this week’s episode of the @Ez.Smoke.GM.Podcast we lead with the Bulls who have won 4 of 6 with Zach LaVine out of the lineup due to injury. Will we see Zach in a Bulls uniform again? And has Patrick Williams shown growth since LaVine has been out? We discuss the Draymond Green indefinite suspension after sucker punching Suns forward Jusef Nurkic. We give our thoughts on the college football playoffs. And of course we look at the surging Bears after their big win over Detroit.

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On this week’s episode of the @Ez.Smoke.GM.Podcast we have an all football show for you. We discuss the Bears ugly win over the Vikings on Monday night. Why is Justin Fields such a polarizing topic nationally? GM also breaks down the College Football Playoff Rankings as we head into conference championship week.

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On this week’s episode of the @Ez.Smoke.GM.Podcast we discuss the Bears' loss to the Lions and if the organization appreciates what they have in Justin Fields. We also discuss what changes could be coming at Halas Hall. Plus we look at the organizational failures of the Chicago Bulls.

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On this week’s episode of the @Ez.Smoke.GM.Podcast we look back on week 10 of the NFL season including the Bills loss to the Broncos. Did Josh Allen get enough criticism for his poor play? Does Justin Fields get too much criticism for his play? The Bills fired their offensive coordinator. Should the Bears do the same? Is it time for the Bulls to blow this team up? And what would you do if you got $75 million to walk away from your job like Jimbo Fisher?

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On this week’s episode of the @Ez.Smoke.GM.Podcast we recap the Bears’ loss to the Saints. We have our weekly Bears QB discussion on Fields vs Bagent. We give our thoughts on the trade for Montez Sweat. We also discuss the Bulls week that was and what we think of the NBA in season tournament. And we talk a little baseball as the White Sox say goodbye to Tim Anderson and the Cubs hire Craig Counsell as their new manager and fire David Ross.

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On this week’s episode of the @Ez.Smoke.GM.Podcast we recap the Bears blowout loss to the Chargers on Sunday night. Was the Tyson Bagent hype too much and what’s next for Justin Fields? And what’s the future of the Bears coaching staff? We also talk Bulls as they start the 2023-24 campaign. Will they be able to figure out how to best play as a team or is this going to be the same old Bulls?

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On this week’s episode of the @Ez.Smoke.GM.Podcast we try to figure out why the Bears regressed in their game vs Minnesota. With Justin Fields out we discuss what we expect from Tyson Bagent against the Raiders. Why is the Bears fanbase making it seem like the Justin Fields era in Chicago is over? And was Steve Smith wrong for coming at Jerry Jeudy on live tv?

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On this week’s episode of the @Ez.Smoke.GM.Podcast we focus on the Bears after they blow a 28-7 lead en route to a 31-28 loss to the Denver Broncos. Do changes need to be made at Halas Hall? Is Justin Fields still the future of this team? We delve into it all.

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On this week’s episode of the @Ez.Smoke.GM.Podcast we look back on the Bears’ embarrassing loss in Kansas City. At 0-3 how much worse can this season get? We also look ahead to their battle against the Denver Broncos, who got 70 dropped on them at Miami. We also discuss Colorado’s loss at Oregon and Ohio State’s win at Notre Dame.

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On this week’s episode of the @Ez.Smoke.GM.Podcast we recap the Bears’ 27-17 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Is it time to be concerned about Justin Fields’ development? How much blame does the coaching staff deserve after this poor start to the season? And we look back on Coach Prime and Colorado’s win over Colorado State in 2 Overtimes.

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On this week’s episode of the @Ez.Smoke.GM.Podcast we recap the Bears’ 38-20 loss to the Packers. We look at what went went wrong Sunday and what to expect next week in Tampa. We discuss Aaron Rodgers’ injury and what we can expect from the Jets going forward. We talk some college football including Colorado moving to 2-0 and Alabama’s loss to Texas. We discuss who we think the top conference in the country is. And it looks like Mel Tucker is out at Michigan State for alleged sexual harassment claims.

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On this week’s episode of the @Ez.Smoke.GM.Podcast Shawn Sierra, host of Sports Zone Chicago joins us to recap Colorado’s upset win over TCU. We also preview the upcoming Chicago Bears season, and we give our NFL Predictions including division winners, wildcard teams, conference champs and the Super Bowl Winner.

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On this week’s episode of the @Ez.Smoke.GM.Podcast, our very own Coach Smoke has been hired as the new Head Baseball Coach at Simeon High School. He gives us his thoughts on getting his dream job. We discuss Tim Anderson getting knocked out in his latest bout in Cleveland. The College Conference landscape has gone through some big changes in the last week. What does this mean for the PAC 12 or whatever they will call themselves? And the Bears are in the middle of training camp. What does the signing of DE Yannick Ngakoue mean for the defense?

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It’s Episode 100 of the EZ Smoke and the GM Podcast. This week we discuss the 2023 NBA Draft and give our opinions on the #1 pick in the draft Victor Wembanyama. We also take a look at the latest player movements in the NBA. We try to figure out exactly what the Bulls' plan is for this upcoming season. And what the hell is going on with Zion Williamson and Ja Morant?

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On this edition of the EZ, Smoke & The GM Podcast, Ken Davis of the Under Center Podcast joins us to break down the Bears’ picks. Was Darnell Wright the right pick? Did they reach for any picks? Were there any steals? How many picks did GM get right? We also discuss the winners and losers around the NFL.

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On this edition of the EZ, Smoke & The GM Podcast we’re all about football. We discuss the Packers/Jets trade that sent Aaron Rodgers to New York. We welcome Kenneth Davis from the Under Center Podcast to the show to talk some Bears and what they should do in the draft. And what’s going on with Coach Prime and the Colorado Buffaloes after their spring game?

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On this edition of the EZ, Smoke & The GM Podcast we discuss Jalen Hurts' contract extension with the Eagles. How does this effect Lamar Jackson and the NFL as a whole? With more than a week to go before the draft, what are the Bears thinking of doing with the 9th pick? We recap the frustrating Bulls season after losing in the NBA Play In Round to Miami and look ahead to what they may do in the offseason. And we take a look at the 1st round of the NBA Playoffs.

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On this edition of the EZ, Smoke & The GM Podcast we look back on the NCAA Women’s National Championship Game between LSU & Iowa. We give our thoughts on the backlash LSU’s Angel Reese received on social media for her trash talking Iowa’s Caitlin Clark. We also discuss how women’s basketball can take advantage of their current boost in popularity. The Bulls are looking to clinch a spot in the play in tournament. Should the Bears still consider drafting Jalen Carter? And we discuss our thoughts on MLB’s rule changes and if they are good for the game.

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On this edition of the EZ, Smoke & The GM Podcast we give our thoughts on the Bears trading their #1 pick to Carolina and their free agent acquisitions last week. We discuss the Lamar Jackson sweepstakes. Are NFL owners colluding against Jackson? We look back on the World Basball Classic and the madness of the NCAA Tournament. And the Pat Bev Effect seems to be working for the Bulls.

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On this edition of the EZ, Smoke & The GM Podcast we discussed Daniel Jones getting a contract with the Giants, the Ravens giving Lamar Jackson the Franchise Tag, Aaron Rodgers talking to the Jets and whether or not the Bears should go after Orlando Brown. GM gives us his thoughts on the NFL Combine. What’s going on with Ja Morant and his off the court issues? And are you Team Perk or Team Reddick. Is there a racial component to the MVP Race?

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On this edition of the EZ, Smoke & The GM Podcast we recap the lackluster NBA All Star Weekend. Pat Beverly has signed with the Bulls for the remainder of the season. Will this impact their playoff push? Eric Bieniemy has been hired as the Washington Commandos Offensive Coordinator. We’re still dumbfounded that he hasn’t been hired as a head coach. And we give our thoughts on the XFL rules changes.

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On this edition of the EZ, Smoke & The GM Podcast we recap the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. We discuss the the MVP Patrick Mahomes and whether or not its too early to annoint him as the GOAT. We kick around why Chiefs Offensive Coordinator Eric Bieniemy still doesn’t have a job. Why are members of the media trying to trade Justin Fields? We also talk a little Bulls as we enter the All Star Break. Should the Bulls sign a guard after the break?

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On this edition of the EZ, Smoke & The GM Podcast we discuss LeBron James becoming the NBA’s all-time scorer. We analyze all of the deals leading up to the NBA’s trade deadline. We ponder why the Bulls didn’t make a move. Oh, and by the way the Super Bowl is this week. Has this year’s Super Bowl been overshadowed by the NBA news filled week? Is it a huge deal that both Suer Bowl QB’s are Black? And Devin Hester was denied again for the Hall. GM and EZ disagree about one of the people that did make it.

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On this edition of the EZ, Smoke & The GM Podcast we discuss the latest retirement of Tom Brady and whether we think he will remain retired. We also look at how his retirement effects the Bears #1 Draft Pick. Patrick Mahomes’ dad says the Bears told him they were going to draft him in 2017. Would he have been the same player with the Bears? We also look at the latest coaching hires in the NFL as DeMeco Ryans is hired by the Texans and Sean Payton looks to be going to Denver.

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We welcome special guest Anthony Herron from Fox 32’s Bears Postgame Live, Big Ten Network, Pac 12 Network, Sirius XM and 670 The Score to the podcast. We discuss new Bears President & CEO Kevin Warren, Justin Fields and what they should do with the #1 pick of the draft. We also recap the Wild Card Round of the NFL Playoffs and the Bulls’ inconsistent season continues in Paris as they get ready to take on Detroit.

00:00 Bears Conversation w/ Anthony Herron

25:02 More Reaction to Bears Hiring Kevin Warren

38:35 NFL Wild Card Recap

1:36:35 Bulls Talk

1:15:49 Weekly Picks

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On this edition of the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast the Bears get the #1 Pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Thanks Lovie!!!We discuss what they should do with the pick. We also touch on the people that say they should trade QB Justin Fields. We also discuss Lovie Smith’s dismissal as head coach of the Texans. Plus we look back on the College Football National Championship Game as Georgia stomped all over TCU.

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1:08:30 CFB National Championship

1:21:24 Weekly Picks

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On this edition of the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we look back on the unfortunate scene in Cincinnati on Monday night when Buffalo Bills Safety Damar Hamlin collapsed due to cardiac arrest during the game. We discuss the positive prognosis that came out from the his doctors on his condition. We analyze Skip Bayless’ infamous tweet. We give our thoughts on how the Bears have handled Justin Fields during the final weeks of the season. Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren is rumored to be the favorite for the Bears President job. And the inconsistent Bulls keep on stopping and rolling.

0:00 Damar Hamlin Discussion

36:35 Justin Fields and The Bears

59:26 Kevin Warren

1:07:52 Bulls Talk

1:25:54 Weekly Picks

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On this edition of the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we recap the Bears loss to Buffalo on Christmas Eve. Coach Smoke tells us about his experience at frigid Soldier Field. Should Justin Fields play the final 2 games? We discuss the disfunction going on with the Denver Broncos after they fired their coach after less than one season. How many times will the Miami Dolphins fail Too Tagovailoa after he played once again after sustaining a concussion. Bethune Cookman hires a Pro Football Hall of Famer as coach. And we discuss the inconsistent Chicago Bulls.

0:00 Bills Bears Recap

19:04 Denver & Miami Discussion

37:24 Ed Reed Hired at BCU

48:55 Bulls Talk

1:00:05 Weekly Picks

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On this edition of the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast the Bears lost to the Eagles 25-20, but had some very good takeaways from the game. We recap that game plus the rest of week 15 of the NFL season. We look back at North Carolina Central’s big win over Coach Prime and Jackson St in the Celebration Bowl. And we discuss the Chicago Bulls’ lackluster start to the season.

0:00 Eagles Bears Recap

42:55 NFL Week 15 Recap

53:08 Celebration Bowl

1:08:53 Bulls Talk

1:29:54 Weekly Picks

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On this edition of the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast Coach Prime is heading to Colorado. We give our thoughts on Deion Sanders leaving Jackson State for Boulder. The College Football Playoffs are set. We discuss the upcoming postseason. Justin Fields continues his development in a 28-19 loss to Green Bay. And the Bulls are playing inconsistent basketball. Can they turn things around?

0:00 Coach Prime To Boulder

29:30 College Football Playoffs

42:26 Bears/Packers/Justin Fields

1:04:38 Bulls Talk

1:15:18 Weekly Picks

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On this edition of the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we recap the Bears 31-30 loss to the Lions and the continued development of Justin Fields. We go around the NFL and discuss Week 10 of the football season. We discuss the fallout at the University of Virginia as three football players senselessly lost their lives in an on campus shooting. And we discuss the latest College Football Playoff Rankings.

0:00 Bears/Lions/Justin Fields

38:13 Around the NFL

1:09:01 College Football

1:29:52 Weekly Picks

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On this edition of the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we celebrate Justin Fields’ latest best game as a pro. The Bears lost to the Dolphins, but we’re pretty sure we’ve found our QB1. What’s with the Colt’s firing their coach and hiring Jeff Saturday as the interim? We recap the crazy college football weekend. And we discuss the wacky first couple of weeks of the NBA season.

0:00 Justin Fields Talk

39:04 Colts Hire Jeff Saturday

56:00 College Football

1:14:50 Bulls Talk

1:25:37 Weekly Picks

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On this edition of the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we discuss our thoughts on the Bears trading Roquan Smith to the Ravens for a 2nd and 5th round pick. We recap the Bears’ 49-29 loss in Dallas. We get you ready for the big college football weekend including GM’s Tennessee Volunteers heading to Georgia in a big SEC showdown. We look back on the Bulls’ rough weekend losing to the Spurs and the 76ers. DeMar DeRosen becomes the latest player to eclipse 20,000 points. Is he a Hall of Famer?

0:00 Roquan Smith Trade

26:02 Bears/Cowboys

44:24 College Football

57:32 Bulls Talk

1:13:22 Weekly Picks

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On this edition of the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we recap Chicago’s big night versus Boston. We discuss the Bears’ big win over the Patriots on Monday Night. We also look ahead to their next game in Dallas. And we react to the Bulls’ 18 point win over the undefeated Celtics. How good is the Bulls bench and what should they do with Pat Williams?

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42:41 Bulls/Celtics Talk

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On this edition of the @ez.smoke.gm. podcast we recap the Bears loss to the Washington Commanders. We look back at the college football weekend including GM’s Tennessee Volunteers taking down Alabama. Should JSU Coach DEION SANDERS entertain a Power 5 Head Coaching Job? We discuss the MLB Playoffs and we preview the Chicago Bulls as they get set to tip off this week and give our predictions on the NBA season.

0:00 Bears Loss to Commanders

30:00 College Football Talk

39:18 Coach Prime Power 5

54:17 MLB Playoffs

1:03:30 Bulls/NBA Preview

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On this edition of the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we recap the Bears loss to the Vikings. Did Justin Fields take a step in the right direction? We give our thoughts on the questionable roughing the passer penalties called in the NFL last week? We give our opinions on Davante Adams shoving a cameraman after the Raiders/Chiefs game on Monday night and the fallout from the Draymond Green/ Jordan Poole fight. And we discuss who’s more SWAC between Jackson State Coach Deion Sanders and Alabama State Coach Eddie Robinson.

0:00 Bears vs Vikings

29:24 Bad Roughing the Passer Calls

35:53 Davante Adams Shove

44:40 Draymond Green/Jordan Poole Fight

56:46 Who’s SWAC????

1:14:40 Weekly Picks

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On this edition of the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we recap the Bears loss to the New York Football Giants. We evaluate the performance of Justin Fields. We discuss the fallout of Tua Tagovialoa head injury. We celebrate Aaron Judge hitting his 62nd homer. Is it a big deal? And we put the 2022 White Sox dissapointing season to rest.

0:00 Bears vs Giants/Fields Talk

31:33 Tua Tagovioloa Injury

49:04 Aaron Judge Hits 62nd HR

1:03:05 White Sox Talk

1:15:56 Weekly Picks

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On this edition of the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we recap the Bears win over the Houston Texans. We discuss if it’s time to be concerned about the underwhelming play of Justin Fields. We also delve into the difference in media coverage between the Brett Favre and Ime Udoka scandals.

0:00 Bears/Justin Fields Talk

35:00 Brett Favre/Ime Udoka

1:10:00 Weekly Picks

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On this edition of the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we recap the Bears loss up at Lambeau. We discuss Justin Field’s performance vs Green Bay and why the passing offense looked lackluster. We also discuss what went right and wrong on the defensive side of the ball. All that plus we discuss Deion Sanders’ comments on the Grambling State fans after JSU’s big win over GSU. Was he wrong to call the Grambling fans pathetic for leaving early?

0:00 Bears/Packers Talk

37:38 Jackson State/Grambling State

46:43 Weekly Picks

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On this edition of the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we recap the Bears big win over San Francisco and get ready for the Sunday night game at Green Bay. We discuss the major upsets in college football including Notre Dame’s loss to Marshall, Nebraska’s loss to Georgia Southern and Texas A&M’s loss to Appalachian State. We also talk some baseball. As Aaron Judge chases the single season home run record in the American League, who should be considered the Home Run King? And who is this year’s MVP?

0:00 Bears Talk

48:12 College Football Upsets

01:00:57 Weekly Picks

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On this edition of the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast We preview the 2022 NFL Season. We give our predictions on all of the division winners, wildcards, conference champs and Super Bowl Champs. We also look back on Jackson State’s big win over Florida A&M last weekend.

0:00 NFL Preview

01:16:15 Jackson State Football

01:23:25 Weekly Picks

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On this edition of the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we recap the 3rd and final preseason game for the Bears. We give our thoughts on Justin Fields’ performance. We look back on Week 0 of the college football season, including Illinois and Northwestern’s big wins. We also look at Florida A&M’s football team finding out that 20 players were ineligible on the eve of their game at UNC. And is the White Sox season over?

0:00 Bears win 21-20 over Browns

36:47 College Football Discussion

47:05 White Sox Done?

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On this edition of the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast Roquan Smith ends his hold-in with the Bears. We give our thoughts on the teams’ first two preseason games. We discuss the White Sox and Yankees struggles. Plus we recap the “The Captain”, ESPN’s documentary on Derek Jeter.

0:00 Roquan Smith Ends his Hold In/Bears 2-0 in the preseason

36:47 White Sox/Yankees Talk

47:05 The Captain

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On this edition of the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we give our thoughts on the contract negotiations or lack there of between Roquan Smith and the Bears. We also discuss what we’d like to see from the Bears during the preseason. What’s the deal with Kevin Durant? Why do the White Sox keep underachieving? And in honor of the Field of Dreams game, we talk about our favorite sports movies of all time.

0:00 - Roquan Smith Hold In

25:30 - Bears Preseason Expectations

40:29 - Kevin Durant Talk

53:31 - White Sox Underachieving

1:04:56 - Field of Dreams/Favorite Sports Movies

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On this edition of the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we give our thoughts on the current Bulls roster after resigning Zach LaVine, signing Andre Drummond and Goran Tragic and the drafting of Dalen Terry. We discuss the Bears trading for N’Keal Harry and their possible move to Arlington Heights. Plus we look at USC and UCLA going to the Big Ten, while Ez tells us how he would realign college football.

0:00 Bulls Talk

20:51 Bears Trade for N’Keal Harry

35:09 Bears To Arlington Heights

43:01 USC/UCLA To Big Ten

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On this edition of the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we recap the NBA Finals as the Warriors beat the Celtics 4-2 for their 4th title in 8 years. We discuss the latest on the DeShaun Watson allegations. We also give our thoughts on Washington Commanders DC Jack Del Rio’s comments on the January 6th attempted insurrection at the Capitol. Would you feel comfortable playing for him? Plus we talk some White Sox baseball.

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On this edition of the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we discuss the fallout of the Josh Donaldson Tim Anderson feud after Donaldson’s racial comments towards the Sox shortstop. We delve into the NBA Conference Finals and we give our thoughts on the war of words between Alabama football coach Nick Saban, Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher and Jackson State coach Deion Sanders.

0:00 - Tim Anderson/Josh Donaldson

31:31 - NBA Conference Finals

52:17 - Nick Saban/Jimbo Fisher/Deion Sanders

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On this edition of the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we discuss the NBA Playoffs. We recap the NFL Draft and if the Bears got better. And we talk a little baseball as the season turns to hopefully warmer weather. We give our thoughts on when the Cubs/Sox Crosstown should be played.

0:00 - NBA Playoffs

35:01 - NFL Draft Recap

1:04:16 - Baseball Talk

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On this edition of the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast NBA Legend Kendall Gill joins us to analyze the Bulls Bucks series. We discuss everything that’s going around the rest of the NBA. And our GM breaks down the upcoming NFL Draft. He gives some good nuggets on what Bears GM Ryan Poles may do in his first draft.

0:00 - Kendall Gill breaks down the Bulls Bucks Playoff Series

38:11 - NBA Playoff Talk

52:04 - NFL Draft

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On this edition of the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we give our thoughts on the Bulls’ Game 1 loss in their 1st Round Series with the Bucks. We take a look at the rest of Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs. And we give a critique of the HBO series Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty.

0:00 - Bulls/Bucks Playoff Series

29:04 - NBA Playoff Talk

45:00 - Winning Time!!!

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On this edition of the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we give our thoughts on the slap heard round the world. We discuss the Bulls as they head into the final stretch of the season. We give our predictions on the NCAA Final Four. Snd we give our thoughts on the new NFL Overtime Rule.

0:00 - Will Smith Oscar Slap

27:25 - Bulls Talk

49:00 - Final Four

01:01:47 - NFL Overtime

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On this edition of the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast the Bulls just can’t beat the good teams. We break down the reasons why. NFL Free Agency is in full swing. We get thoughts on the Browns trade for DeShaun Watson and the Dolphins trade for Tyreek Hill. And we discuss our thoughts on the Bears' moves so far.

0:00 - Bulls Talk

35:11 - NFL/Bears Talk

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On this edition of the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we discuss reports that the Bears are trading Khalil Mack to the Chargers for draft picks. Baseball is back!!! Major League Baseball and the Player’s Association have agreed to a new CBA. We discuss some of the new rules changes. And the Bulls are coming off a tough week. We discuss if this is team has met expectations.

0:00 - Khalil Mack Trade

35:11 - Baseball is Back!!!

59:28 - Bulls Talk

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On this edition of the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we discuss our thoughts on why the Bulls have had issues against the top teams in the NBA. Major League Baseball and the MLBPA have not agreed to terms on a CBA. MLB announced the first 2 series of the season for each team have been cancelled. We discuss what this means for baseball. And we give our thoughts on Grambling State’s hiring of former Baylor Coach Art Briles as Offensive Coordinator and then his subsequent resignation from the position. Smoke tells us his thoughts as a member of their proud alumni.

0:00 - Bulls Talk

29:17 - Baseball Work Stoppage

55:35 - Grambling/Art Briles

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On this edition of the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we recap the NBA’s All Star Weekend. We give our thoughts on the Bulls signing Tristan Thompson. We look ahead to the Bulls second half. We discuss Juwan Howard’s suspension after the Michigan/Wisconsin brawl. And we discuss the latest news on former Miami Dolphins Coach Brian Flores.

0:00 - All Star Weekend

45:02 - Bulls Talk/Tristan Thompson

55:40 - Juwan Howard

01:04:55 - Brian Flores

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On this edition of the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we recap the Rams 23-20 victory over the Bengals in the Super Bowl. We discuss whether or not Aaron Donald is the most dominant player in football. We give our thoughts on the Halftime Show. And the Bulls stood pat at the trade deadline. Was it the right move?

0:00 - Super Bowl Talk

59:15 - Bulls Talk

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On this edition of the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we discuss what the Bulls should do at the trade deadline. We give our thoughts on Brian Flores’ lawsuit against the NFL and why African Americans are not being hired as Head Coaches in the league. We also talk about Love Smith being hired by Houston. We preview the Super Bowl between the Rams and Bengals. And we answer the question is Devin Hester is a 1st Ballot Hall of Famer?

0:00 - Bulls Talk

24:52 - Brian Flores Lawsuit

1:05:00 - Super Bowl Preview

1:19:07 - Devin Hester HOF?

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On this edition of the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we give our thoughts on the Bears hiring of new Head Coach Matt Eberfus. We also discuss the introductory press conference of Eberflus and new GM Ryan Poles. We vent on how African American Coaches aren't getting a fair shake in the hiring process. We look back on Championship Sunday as the Rams and Bengals punch their tickets to the Super Bowl. Is the GOAT really retiring? And we look back on the week that was for the 1st place Chicago Bulls.

0:00 - Bears Talk

49:14 - NFL Conference Championship Games

1:24:12 - Brady Retirement?

1:33:41 - Bulls Talk

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On this edition of the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we give our thoughts on the Bears’ new General Manager Ryan Poles. We recap the phenomenal NFL Divisional Playoff Weekend. We discuss Grayson Allen’s dirty foul that has Alex Caruso out for 6-8 weeks with a fractured wrist and the slap on the wrist punishment handed out by the NBA. And Barry Bonds and Roger Clemons don’t make the Hall of Fame on their final year on the ballot. Is it right?

0:00 - Bears GM Talk

29:32 - NFL Playoffs Talk

1:05:39 - Bulls Talk

1:17:54 - Baseball Hall of Fame

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On this edition of the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we take a look back on what went wrong with the Bulls as they are in the midst of a 4 game losing streak. We give our thoughts on the Bears’ GM and Head Coaching search. We discuss the NFL’s issues of hiring and retaining African American Head Coaches. And we recapped the Wildcard Round of the NFL Playoffs.

0:00 - Bulls Talk

29:16 - Bears Talk

47:02 - African American Head Coaches/NFL

1:11:05 - Wildcard Weekend

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On this edition of the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast After finishing the 2021 NFL Season the Bears fire GM Ryan Pace and Head Coach Matt Nagy. We recap the reasons why this had to happen and the embarrassment of a press conference held by Chairman George McCaskey. We also discuss some of the candidates for both positions. We also recap Georgia’s 32-18 victory over Alabama in the National Championship game.

0:00 - Bears Talk

1:23:42 - National Championship Game

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On this edition of the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we look back on the Bulls’ 8 game winning streak including back to back buzzer beaters by DeMar DeRozan. We look ahead to the final week of the Bears season and possibly the end of the Matt Nagy and Ryan Pace Era. And we preview the College Football National Championship Game between Georgia and Alabama. Plus we give our thoughts on the Antonio Brown and Tampa Bay Bucs soap opera.

0:00 - Bulls Talk

37:18 - Bears Talk

1:23:37 - Antonio Brown

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On this edition of the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we look back on the Bulls wins over Indiana and Atlanta and how well LaVine and DeRozan coexist. We briefly discuss the Bears’ win over Seattle. Does the Bears not using the final two weeks to interview coaching candidates give us a clue on the future of the organization? And we remember the lives of Chicago broadcast legend Jeff Dickerson and NFL Icon John Madden.

0:00 - Bulls Talk

23:25 - Bears Talk

44:19 - Passing of Jeff Dickerson & John Madden

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On this edition of the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we look back on what went wrong in the Bears’ 17-9 loss to the Vikings. The Bulls returned to the court after missing 2 games due to Covid and got big wins over the Lakers and Rockets. We discuss how much we enjoy this team. And we talk some HBCU football and the haters that came out from Power 5 schools after Deion Sanders and Jackson State signed the #1 high school football recruit in the country Travis Hunter.

0:00 - Bears Talk

45:35 - Bulls Talk

1:05:55 - Travis Hunter/Jackson State Football

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On this edition of the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we recap the Bears 45-30 loss to Green Bay. What changes do we foresee coming for the team? We discuss the Bulls Covid outbreak and why it took so long to postpone their games. And we discuss the lack of hype for the Heisman Trophy presentation and Coach Smoke’s Grambling State Tigers hiring of former Browns coach Hugh Jackson.

0:00 - Bears Talk

51:30 - Bulls Talk

1:13:55 - Heisman Trophy

1:24:26 - Hugh Jackson/Grambling States

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On this edition of the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we discuss the current Bulls winning streak after wins over the Knicks, Nets and Nuggets. We look back on the Bears’ loss to the Cardinals and whether or not Matt Nagy will be around after the Packers game next week. We also give our thoughts on the College Football Playoffs.

0:00 - Bulls Talk

38:56 - Matt Nagy/Bears Talk

1:08:00 - College Football Playoff Talk

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On this edition of the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we discuss the Bulls’ losses to Houston and Miami and their wins over Orlando and Charlotte. Matt Nagy is still the coach of the Bears. We recap their Thanksgiving Day win over Detroit and the future of the Head Coach. We also discuss the college football coaching carousel.

0:00 - Bulls Talk

27:20 - Matt Nagy/Bears Talk

59:00 - College Football Talk

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On this edition of the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we discuss the report from Patch.com that Bears Head Coach Matt Nagy will be fired after the Thanksgiving game in Detroit. Could this be true? We also look back on the Bears’ demoralizing loss to the Ravens. We also recap the end of the Bulls’ west coast trip last week including their big wins over Denver and New York.

0:00 - Matt Nagy/Bears Talk

55:12 - Bulls Talk

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On this edition of the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we recap the first half of the Bulls’ West Coast road trip including big wins over the LA Clippers & Lakers. We also look back on the Bears’ loss in Pittsburgh and Justin Fields’ possible coming out party. And we look to their game against Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens.

0:00 - Bulls Talk

27:16 - Bears Talk

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On this edition of the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we look back on an outstanding week of basketball for the Chicago Bulls after wins over the Utah Jazz and coming back from 19 down in the 2nd Half vs the Boston Celtics. We also discuss how the Bulls will cope after the unfortunate season ending injury to Patrick Williams. We discuss the Bears’ 33-22 loss to San Francisco and their inaction at the trade deadline. We also debate the initial College Football Playoff Rankings.

00:00 - Bulls Talk

25:05 - Bears Talk

51:14 - College Football Playoff Rankings

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On this edition of the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we look back on the Bears embarrassing 38-3 loss in Tampa Bay. As usual we lay out who’s to blame. We celebrate the 4-0 Bulls after their quick start to the season. And we argue who belongs on the 75th Anniversary All NBA Team.

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On this edition of the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we look back on the Bears 24-14 loss to the Packers at Soldier Field. We also discuss the development of Justin Fields and how tired we are of Aaron Rodgers beating the Bears. We celebrate the Chicago Sky winning the WNBA Championship & we get ready for the start of the Chicago Bulls regular season.

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On this edition of the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we look back on the White Sox loss in the ALDS to the Astros and look ahead to the 2022 season. We recap the Bears 20-9 victory over the Raiders in Las Vegas. And we give our thoughts on Jon Gruden’s ouster from the Raiders after racist and homophobic emails from him were uncovered.

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On this edition of the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we talk to White Sox Legend and World Series Winning Manager Ozzie Guillen and preview the the ALDS between the White Sox and Astros.

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On this edition of the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we recap the Bears 24-14 victory over the Lions. We discuss where we stand with Head Coach Matt Nagy and his interesting postgame press conference. We look back at Justin Fields’ performance and who should be the QB1 going forward.

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This week on the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we put all our focus on the Bears embarrassing 26-6 loss to the Browns in Justin Fields’ first NFL start. Listen and see who we think is to blame. Hint, its in the title of the episode!!!

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This week on the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we look back on the Bears win over the Bengals. Justin Fields saw extended action after the injury to Andy Dalton. We discuss who should start this week in Cleveland. We also talked some College Football. What’s up with Miami & Florida St? And how great was the Alabama Florida game? And we talked some White Sox and Yankees as both teams are in a funk heading towards the end of the season.

0:00 - Bears/Justin Fields/Andy Dalton

33:41- College Football Talk

57:56 - Yankees/White Sox Talk

1:08:43 - Week 3 Picks

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This week on the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we dig deep into what happened in the Bears 34-14 loss to the Rams. We discuss what’s wrong with the defense, who’s to blame and when will Justin Fields get the starting nod. We also discuss some college football. Oregon got a big win at Ohio State and we look at the new look Big 12.

0:00 - Bears/Rams Talk

45:52- College Football Talk

1:06:36 - Week 2 Picks

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This week on the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we have an all football show. We preview the Bears 2021 season and their Week 1 matchup vs the Rams. We recap Week 1 of the College Football season including big wins by Alabama and Georgia. We make our 2021 NFL Predictions for the season including division winners, wildcard teams and Super Bowl Picks. And our Football Pick’em is back. We make our Week 1 Picks.

0:00 - Bears Preview

30:53- College Football Talk

1:05:14 - NFL Season Predictions

1:20:57 - Week 1 Picks

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This week on the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast the fellas discuss the Bears officially naming Andy Dalton as the starter over Justin Fields in Week 1. They also discuss the Big Ten, ACC & PAC 12 Alliance and how this effects college sports. And the Yankees are back in the AL East race after winning 11 straight. Are they the most feared team in the American League?

0:00 - Andy Dalton/Justin Fields

23:45 - ACC/Big Ten/PAC 12 Alliance

42:39 - Smoke’s Yankees Are Surging

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This week on the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast the fellas discuss Justin Fields’ first action for the Bears in Preseason. And they look back at the Field of Dreams Game between the Yankees and White Sox in Dyersville, Iowa and their weekend series in Chicago.

0:00 - Justin Fields/Bears Preseason Week 1

40:15 - Field of Dreams Game/Yankees vs White Sox

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This week on the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast the fellas discuss the unprecedented week of wheeling and dealing in Chicago. We hit on the Bulls sign and trade for Lonzo Ball, the free agent signing of Alex Caruso and the possibility of the Bulls getting DeMar DeRozan. We also discussed the MLB Trade deadline. The White Sox got better, the Cubs’ had a fire sale and the rich got richer in LA and New York. And does Aaron Rodgers have a legitimate beef with Packers management?

0:00 - Bulls/NBA Free Agency

39:13 - MLB Trade Deadline

55:31 - Aaron Rodgers/Packers Management

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This week on the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast the fellas discuss Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks winning the NBA Finals. They discuss the surprisingly poor play by the Team USA Basketball Team. And what in the world is going on in college sports with Oklahoma and Texas possibly moving to the SEC?

0:00 - Milwaukee Bucks World Champs

26:18 - USA Basketball

50:48 - College Sports Realignment

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This week on the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast the fellas discuss the latest from the NBA Finals between Phoenix & Milwaukee. We give our opinions on the Rachel Nichols/Maria Taylor fallout. We discuss USA Basketball’s losses to Nigeria and Australia. We discuss the unfortunate situation of Sha’Carri Richardson being left off the Olympic Team. We take a look at the MLB All Star Game. And we give our takes on NCAA Athletes gaining the right to profit off their name, image and likeness.

0:00 - NBA Finals

22:51 - Maria Taylor/Rachel Nichols/ESPN

36:10 - USA Basketball

46:08 - Sha’Carri Richardson

58:32 - MLB All Star Game

01:08:17 - NCAA Athletes/NIL

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This week on the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast the fellas discuss a great weekend of NBA Playoff Basketball. How did the Clippers get the the Western Conference Finals without Kawhi Leonard? What happened to Ben Simmons? Is Doc Rivers overrated as a coach? And can the Hawks win a championship? Is MLB serious with this sticky pitching situation? And how will the Supreme Court’s ruling against the NCAA affect College Athletes going forward?

0:00 - NBA Playoffs

31:50 - MLB Sticky Ban

43:07 - NCAA Supreme Court Ruling

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This week on the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast both Chicago Baseball Teams are in 1st Place!!! The NBA Playoffs are well into the 2nd Round. With the Suns sweeping Denver are they the best team remaining? Is Chris Paul the Playoff MVP? Was Nikola Jokic’s ejection in Game 4 warranted? We also give our predictions on the rest of the field. It looks like Justin Fields is showing out during OTA’s and Mini Camp. Should he start Week 1? And is a 12 team College Football Playoff viable?

0:00 - Chicago Baseball

8:47 - NBA Playoffs

42:39 - Justin Fields Mini Camp

53:48 - 12 Team College Football Playoff Proposal

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This week on the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we discuss the ongoing NBA Playoffs. Is LeBron on the downside of his career? Is Atlanta serious? And are the Bucks done after going down 0-2 to Brooklyn? We also discuss the fallout of Naomi Osaka withdrawing from the French Open. Should the French Open have showed more compassion towards Osaka and what role does media play in sports going forward? And we visit in on the soap opera up in Green Bay. Aaron Rodgers and the Packers are having issues and us Bears fans love it!!!

0:00 - NBA Playoffs

39:40 - Naomi Osaka & The Role of Media in Sports

1:04:27 - Aaron Rodgers Saga

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This week on the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we recap the Yankees 3 game sweep of the White Sox. We breakdown the start of the NBA Playoffs. We’re also joined by Indiana Pacers Scout and Chicago native Carl Nicks. Carl is best known for being a member of the 1979 National Runner Up Indiana State Basketball Team that went 32-1. Carl was a teammate of Larry Bird's at Indiana State and tells us some great stories about that team.

0:00 - White Sox/Yankees

23:50 - NBA Playoffs

37:35 - Carl Nicks

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This week on the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we talk Bulls Basketball as their season winds down. Who can we expect back with the team next season? Who do we think is the front runner in the NBA MVP race? Is the triple double a watered down stat? We also talk some football. We discuss the ongoing soap opera in Green Bay between Aaron Rodgers and Packers management. We discuss Tim Tebow joining the Jacksonville Jaguars. And with HBCU’s accounting for zero picks in last week’s NFL Draft, can high profile coaches like Deion Sanders and Eddie George bring a spotlight to HBCU football.

0:00 - Bulls Discussion

26:33 - NBA MVP Race/Brodie and the Triple Double

56:05 - Tebow to the Jags

1:05:30 - HBCU Football Discussion

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This week on the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we recap and celebrate the Bears’ drafting of Ohio State QB Justin Fields. We also analyze the rest of their draft including 2nd round pick Seven Jenkins. We discuss if White Sox Manager Tony LaRussa’s mistakes are hurting the team. And is Lebron James a hypocrite after blasting the NBA’s play in tournament?

0:00 - Bears Draft Justin Fields

51:49 - Tony LaRussa Mistakes

1:15:25 - Why is LeBron Crying Foul?

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This week on the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we look ahead to the 2021 NFL Draft. Adam Jahns (@adamjahns) of @TheAthleticChi joins us to preview what the Bears might do with the 20th pick and he gives us some insight into what the front office’s mindset is heading into the 2021 NFL season. We also have our own NFL Mock Draft. Check out how we think the draft will unfold.

6:15 - Adam Jahns Segment

58:48 - Mock Draft

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This week on the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we look back on Carlos Rodon’s NO HITTER for the White Sox!!! We discuss what took so long for us to find out about White Sox slugger Yermin Mercedes. Was Minnesota Timberwolves Rookie Anthony Edwards serious when he said he didn’t know who Alex Rodriguez is? As we celebrate Jackie Robinson Day in Baseball, we ponder if integration helped or hurt the participation of African Americans in baseball. What’s up with the Bulls losing 4 straight? And how accurate are the NFL Draft pundits?

0:00 - Carlos Rodon No Hitter

18:31 - Yermin Mercedes/White Sox Talk

27:13 - Anthony Edwards/Alex Rodriguez

32:48 - African American Baseball

45:35 - Bulls Discussion

1:00:31 - NFL Draft Talk

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This week on the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we discuss if the Bulls are starting to gel with their new lineup. We ponder which point guard the Bulls should acquire in the draft or free agency. We recap NCAA Final Four weekend including Baylor’s big win over Gonzaga in the championship game. We also debate the validity of the transfer portal. We talk some Yankees, White Sox and Cubs baseball. Why weren’t the Bears in on the Sam Darnold trade and take a listen to GM’s interesting NFL Draft theory. Does he have a point?

0:00 - Bulls Talk

33:20 - NCAA Championship

50:18 - Transfer Portal

01:04:02 - Baseball Season Begins

01:29:12 - Sam Darnold Trade

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This week on the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we dissect the Bulls’ trade deadline moves including the trade for All Star Nikola Vucevic. We also discuss the Lakers and Nets battle for talent. The NCAA Final Four is set. We give our thoughts on the last remaining teams and whether or not Cam Krutwig should return to Loyola for his final year of eligibility. We discuss the NFL’s decision to add a 17th game to the schedule. We also get GM’s take on Ohio State QB Justin Fields. We also discuss the impact Eloy Jimenez’s injury will have to the White Sox and we give our MLB predictions including who will win the World Series.

0:00 - Bulls Talk

26:34 - NCAA Tournament Talk

36:33 - Loyola/Cam Krutwig

42:56 - NFL 17th Game

49:52 - Justin Fields

1:05:57 - Eloy Jimenez/White Sox

1:11:11 - MLB Predictions

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This week on the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we look ahead to the NBA trade deadline and discuss how the Bulls should move forward. We discuss how awful our NCAA Tournament brackets look. Should Porter Moser stay at Loyola? We also look at the inequities between the men’s & women’s NCAA Tournaments. And we ponder whether or not the Bears front office actually has a plan for this team.

0:00 - Bulls Talk

30:32 - NCAA Tournament Talk

36:54 - Porter Moser’s Future

46:52 - NCAA Inequities

55:52 - Bears Free Agency

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This week on the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we give our takes on the Bears signing QB Andy Dalton. We discuss the new look Bulls after Coach Billy Donovan shook up their lineups. We discuss who DePaul should hire as their next men’s basketball coach and we preview the NCAA Tournament.

0:00 - Bears Management/Andy Dalton Discussion

45:06 - Bulls Talk

53:43 - DePaul Basketball

01:04:43 - NCAA Tournament Talk

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This week on the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we look back on NBA All Star Weekend. We try to figure out what the Bears will do about the Quarterback position. Allen Robinson gets the Franchise Tag. We recap Smoke’s Grambling St. Tigers loss to Deion Sanders and the Jackson State Tigers. And what was Creighton Basketball Coach Greg McDermott thinking when he made a racially incentive comment to his team?

0:00 - All Star Weekend Recap

14:48 - Bulls 2nd Half

19:55 - NBA 1st Half Awards

26:50 - Bears QB Talk

50:44 - Allen Robinson Gets The Tag

53:27 - Fan at Cubs & Sox for Opening Day

59:46 - Jackson St. vs Grambling St. Football

1:06:42 - Greg McDermott “Plantation” Comment

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This week on the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we try to figure out how the Bulls can beat the top teams in the NBA. We ask the question would you rather have Jimmy Butler or Zach Lavine? We discuss what we’d give up for Russell Wilson and if Arizona is the right destination for JJ Watt. And what would you do if your teammate stole your significant other?

0:00 - Bulls Week in Review

18:39 - Jimmy Butler or Zach Lavine

30:31 - Russell Wilson Trade Talk

43:28 - Allen Robinson Discussion

54:03 - JJ Watt Discussion

1:10:23 - Ricky Williams/Weed Discussion

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This week on the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we look back on the week that was for Zach Lavine & the Bulls. We make our NBA All Star selections ahead of the reserves being named. We discuss what the Bears could do at QB now that Carson Wentz has been traded to Indianapolis. And we discuss Deion Sanders' coaching debut at Jackson State.

0:00 - Bulls Week in Review

21:09 - Zach Lavine/All-Star Selections

43:41 - Wentz Trade/Bears QB Talk

1:06:20 - Can Newton Heckled

1:12:17 - JJ Redick Ejected for a pass

1:17:42 - Deion Sanders/Jackson State Football

This week on the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast the snowed in crew discuss Zach Lavine’s awesome play this season, Draymond Green calling out the hypocrisy of the NBA and whether there should be an NBA All Star Game this year. We also discuss the latest on the Eagles possible trade of Carson Wentz, Zach Wilson’s rise in draft stock and Justin Fields’ unexplainable fall and we chastise the Jacksonville Jaguars hire and fire of Chris Hoyle. Lastly based on Terrell Owens” wait, should Calvin Johnson have been a 1st ballot Hall of Famer?

0:00 - Zach Lavine Discussion

21:16 - Draymond Green/NBA Hypocrisy

36:00 - NBA All Star Game

43:30 - Carson Wentz Trade/Bears QB

01:00:31 - Zach Wilson/Justin Fields/NFL Draft

01:22:15 - Chris Hoyle & Jacksonville Jags

01:30:22 - Jake Arrieta Signs with Cubs

01:33:40 - EA Sports NCAA Football Coming Back

01: 38:07 - Calvin Johnson 1st Ballot HOF

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This week on the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we recap Tampa Bay’s win over Kansas City in the Super Bowl. How great was Tampa Bay’s Defense? Should Tom Brady have been named MVP? We discuss the Carson Wentz to the Bears trade rumors. And we discuss LeBron’s gripe with the NBA over the All Star Game.

0:00 Super Bowl Recap

44:59 Carson Wentz Trade/Bears

01:02:18 LeBron/NBA All Star Game

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We have a treat for you this week. The hosts of the Supa Dupa Podcast, FatherGood Podcast and the EZ, Smoke & The GM Podcast come together to get us all ready for Super Bowl Sunday. They give us a preview of the game, they discuss their best and worst halftime shows and commercials of all time and give their picks for the big game. They also sneak in some Marvel Cinematic Universe talk.

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This week on the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we look back on the NFL’s Championship Weekend and give an early preview of Super Bowl LV between the Tampa Bay Bucs and the Kansas City Chiefs. Did Aaron Rodgers’ legacy suffer after the Packers loss? Is Tom Brady the GOAT of all sports? We also discuss the Bears and their new DC and whether or not they should go after Matt Stafford. We ponder if the Rooney Rule is working in the NFL. We also visit in on the Bulls after their loss to the Lakers. Is Lebron James the biggest Bulls killer of all time? And we discuss the legacy of the late great Hank Aaron.

0:00 NFC Championship Game

35:35 AFC Championship Game

53:12 Bears DC Talk

58:14 Eric Bieniemy/Rooney Rule

1:08:23 Matt Stafford to Bears?

1:18:35 Bulls Discussion

1:31:16 LeBron Bulls Killer

1:40:01 Remembering Hank Aaron

1:52:07 Picks

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This week on the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we look back on the NFL Divisional Playoffs and look ahead to the Conference Championship Games. We debate if Philip Rivers is a Hall of Famer. We discuss how the Bears Brass fumbled the post season press conference and how fans should react to this team going forward. We give our thoughts on the James Harden trade to Brooklyn and look back on a promising week from the Bulls.

0:00 NFL Playoffs

25:38 Philip Rivers HOF

38:47 Bears Talk

01:12:23 Harden Trade

01:36:40 Picks

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This week on the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we look ahead to the Bears Off-season after their loss in New Orleans. Plus we look back on Alabama winning the National Championship and the Bulls’ somewhat successful west coast road trip.

0:00 Bears Off-season

35:47 Alabama Wins National Championship

50:07 Bulls Talk

59:59 Picks

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This week on the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we look back on the Bears 35-16 loss to the Packers and look ahead to the playoffs as they get ready for a trip to New Orleans. We look back on a pretty good week for the Bulls and we recap the College Football Semi Finals.

0:00 Bears/Playoffs

41:28 Bulls Basketball

57:29 College Football Playoffs

1:23:59. Picks

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This week on the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we preview the Bears and Packers game as the Bears try to clinch a playoff spot. We discuss the Bulls’ 3 game losing streak and we analyze the Cubs trade that sent Yu Darvish to San Diego for Zach Davies and prospects.

0:00 Bears/Packers Preview

25:42 Bulls Basketball

47:42 Cubs/Darvish Trade

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This week on the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we look back on the Bears win in Minnesota. We give praise to David Montgomery and the running game. We discuss the future of Mitch Trubisky and debate whether or not Khalil Mack is a Pro Bowler. We also talk college football playoffs and whether or not we need expansion. We look at Illinois’ hiring of Brett Bielema and we talk a little Bulls basketball.

0:00 Bears

29:00 College Football Playoffs

52:16 Brett Bielema/Illinois Football

58:11 Quick Hits/White Sox/Bulls/NBA

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This week on the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we look back on the Bears’ big win over the Texans. We critique their drafting of Mitchell Trubisky over DeShaun Watson. We talked some Bulls basketball, we discussed Lovie Smith being fired by Illinois and Major League Baseball finally classifying the Negro Leagues as a Major League. Please like and subscribe to our podcast.

0:00 Bears Talk

52:43 Bulls/NBA Discussion

01:18:01 College Football

01:54:51 Negro Leagues

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This week on the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we look back on the Chicago Bears’ loss to the Detroit Lions. We visit with college basketball coaches Jordan McCann of Iona College and Andre Morgan of Middle Tennessee State University to discuss how it’s been coaching during a pandemic. We discuss the White Sox roster moves during the Baseball Winter Meetings. And as always we have our picks. Please like and subscribe to our podcast.

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Coaching During Covid: 42:32

White Sox Discussion: 1:31:57

Ohio St Football Discussion: 1:43:12

Picks: 1:49:26

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This week on the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we look back on the Bears loss in Green Bay. The GM discusses his Bears PTSD. We look ahead to the Bears’ next opponent, the Detroit Lions who fired their Head Coach and GM. We also look back at the epic Tyson/Jones Jr. fight night that included the most awesome KO ever.

0:00 Bears vs Packers Recap

47:25 Lions

1:02:41 Vandy Kicker

1:11:16 Makur Maker Injury

1:22:17 Nate Robinson KO & Tyson/Jones Jr

1:35:25 Picks Segment

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This week on the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we look back on the Bears loss to the Vikings, GM got the NBA Draft right, we look back on the Theo Epstein era on the North Side, the Miami Marlins make history with the hire of their new General Manager and we look at the 2021 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot.

0:00 Bears

32:09 NBA Draft

1:01:10 Theo Epstein/Kim Ng

1:26:51 Robinson Cano/HOF

1:47:49 Picks

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On the first episode of the EZ, Smoke and the GM Podcast we recap the Bears' bad loss to the Tennessee Titans and try to figure out how to fix their offense. We take a look back at Notre Dame's big win over #1 Clemson. We discuss how Covid is effecting the college football season. We preview the NBA Draft and what the Bulls might do with the #4 pick. And we discuss Tony LaRussa and his most recent troubles with the law.

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