Windy City Sports Talk: Recent Episodes
William Hatczel
Windy City Sports Talk is the best podcast for all the latest news and in-depth analysis for Chicago Sports. William Hatczel covers everyone from the Bears, Bulls, Blackhawks, Cubs, White Sox. New episodes come out weekly and feature great guests from all around the sports media industry. Be on the lookout for special podcasts covering unique topics such as virtual reality and video games as well.
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Don Kleppin joins the podcast for this episode. We preview the NFC North as we wait for training camp to start. Don (a Packer fan) gives us his thoughts on the Packers' roster. Don also gives his opinion on the roster the Bears have built around rookie QB Caleb Williams. We share some thoughts on the Lions and Vikings. Lastly, we give our way too early NFC North predictions.
The White Sox are bad as expected. However, it's been frustrating to see the Cubs struggle as badly as they have. We talk about both disappointing baseball teams and what is ahead for them both as the season progresses. We also give our thoughts on the Bears' roster and upcoming schedule as we wait for training camp to start.
Baseball is back! The Cubs are off to a great start while the White Sox sink to the bottom very quickly. We talk about the early season woes the White Sox are facing with injuries and offensive production. Does this Cubs team remind you of the 2016 team? We are split on that answer. We also give our thoughts on the ridiculous criticism Caleb Williams is facing. Lastly, we ponder what the Bears should do with the #9 pick.
We recap the eventful free agency period for the Bears. We spend a lot of time giving our thoughts on the Justin Fields trade and debate whether or not this was the best decision. We also give our thoughts on the other moves made this offseason. We then look ahead to the draft and start to give our record predictions for next season based off of the moves made so far.
The Blackhawks have had a challenging 2024 season. The prospects are gaining valuable experience on the ice, but they are dealing with a lot of adversity as well. It's been a season full of injuries and some drama off the ice. It's been a lot of fun to watch Conor Bedard though. He is the future of the franchise and that's what helps us get through a tough season. We review everything that has happened so far this season and give our thoughts on the Blackhawks being quiet at the trade deadline.
In this episode we debate Justin Fields vs. Caleb Williams. We also discuss some possible destinations for Fields should the Bears trade him. We talk about some other moves the Bears need to make this offseason. We give our thoughts on the Bulls standing pat at the trade deadline and talk about what this means for the future direction of this team.
We give our thoughts on the Super Bowl and we look towards the future by pondering what the NFC North might look like next year. We give our way to early predictions for the division as well.
The Bears haven't won a Super Bowl in nearly 40 years. Yet, the organization does nothing but celebrate the past. The fans are getting tired of constantly talking about 1985 and all the great defensive players that have played for the team over the years. We want a legit QB. We want to watch a modern-day NFL offense. In today's episode we talk about why the Bears need to change their identity. We also give our thoughts on the stadium situation and what could be done to Soldier Field and the surrounding area.
In this episode, we begin to look at what the 2024 season will have in store for the White Sox and Cubs. We give our thoughts on whether or not the White Sox are about to go into a full rebuild. For the Cubs, we talk about the hiring of Craig Counsell and explain why the Cubs need to be more aggressive when it comes to adding more talent to their roster. Lastly, we give our thoughts on MLB free agency as a whole.
The podcast is back! There's not better time to return than now with the Bears deciding to make a few changes to their coaching staff for next season. Matt Eberflus is staying, Luke Getsy is out, and Justin Fields' future is still in question. In our return episode, we recap the season and give our thoughts on the decisions made on the coaching staff. We also give our takes on what the Bears should do in the offseason with Fields and the rest of the team.
Zach Keilman joins the podcast to discuss the eventful offseason the Bulls had while they reconstructed most of the roster. Zach and I discuss where Coby White stands with the team after the addition of 3 new point guards. We also talk about how big of a boost the offense gets with the acquisition of DeMar DeRozan. Zach and I also want to tell Zach LaVine to be patient on the new contract and focus on creating a highly competitive team with his new teammates. Lastly, Zach and I give our thoughts on whether or not the Bulls can compete for the playoffs this year in the Eastern Conference.
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ESPN 1000's very own John Jurkovic from "The Carmen and Jurko Show" joined the podcast today to talk about the upcoming NFL season. He shared this thoughts on the Bears' QB situation and he also expressed his concern for the defense. Since Jurko is a former player, I asked him about his thoughts on the NFL's first 17-game season and if he thought the players' disapproval of it is warranted.
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Madden 22 comes out in a few days. EA has promised and promoted many changes and additions to the long-time franchise. Will they succeed or will it be another frustrating year for fans of the series? Zach Keilman returns to the podcast to preview the game with me. We also give our thoughts on the reviews that have already come out since the game’s trial edition released last week.
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Well, the Cubs finally done it. They traded away the most lovable core the franchise has ever had. The Golden Age is over. Ryan Walsh joins the podcast to discuss the heartbreaking trade deadline. We recap the moves and discuss whether this should have happened. We look back on all the issues that basically led up to the breakup. We also discuss the future of the team now that Jed Hoyer is in charge, and we also discuss whether Willson Contreras should receive a contract extension to become the new leader in the locker room.
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Drew Klawitter joins the shows and recap the eventful trade deadline the White Sox had. We discuss why we liked each of the moves the Sox made. We also talk about how the return of Eloy Jimenez and Luis Robert also feel like major acquisitions. Drew and I also talk about how ridiculous it is that the White Sox are still disrespected and forgotten about among the rest of the MLB.
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The Blackhawks had a very eventful offseason. It was also very surprising. I had to invite Brooke LoFurno back on for this episode since last time we talked we thought the Blackhawks were done being relevant for awhile. Well....we were wrong. The Blackhawks made a lot of big moves which included trading for a Hall of Fame goaltenders, a 2-time Stanley Cup Champion, and more. Brooke and I recap all the big moves the Blackhawks made and we give our thoughts on how this new, intriguing roster can perform this upcoming season.
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Brook LoFurno joins the podcast today to talk about the Duncan Keith trade. We discuss some of our favorite memories of Keith’s 16-year career with the Blackhawks. With only 2 players remaining from the cup teams (Toews and Kane), we give our thoughts on if this is truly the end of the Blackhawks’ glory days. Lastly, we discuss what the team will look to do now with the draft and free agency quickly approaching.
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Jon Zaghloul from Sports Talk Chicago and WCKG joins the podcast for the first time ever to discuss the upcoming offseason for the Bulls. Jon and I give our takes on what the Bulls should do with Lauri Markkanen and Zach LaVine. Jon and I explain why we both think the Bulls need to improve at Point Guard. Lastly, we talk about the kinds of players the team should target in both the draft and free agency.
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Brooke LoFurno, Blackhawks contributor for The Hockey Writers, joins the show to share her final thoughts on the 2021 Blackhawks. Brooke and I then give our thoughts on which players GM Stan Bowman must re-sign and which areas the team needs to improve in later this summer in Free Agency. Lastly, Brooke and I discuss just how much an impact Jonathan Toews can provide to this team if he does return next season.
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Legendary Chicago sports broadcaster George Ofman joins the podcast to recap the eventful draft the Bears had. After taking a look at the draft class, specifically Justin Fields, George and I talk about what's next for the team as they prepare for training camp and beyond.
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My good friend Drew Klawitter joins the podcast to talk about the White Sox for the first time in the 2021 season. We review an eventful, yet sluggish start to the season. We give our thoughts on Tony La Russa's management style. We talk about Carlos Rodon's sudden resurgence and the current state of the pitching staff. Drew gives his take on how the Eloy Jimenez injury affects the team, but also explains how the emergence of Yermin Mercedes may help the team out long-term. Lastly, we give our thoughts on which team will challenge the Sox for the AL Central crown this season.
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Brooke LoFurno from TheHockeyWriters.com rejoins the show to talk about the Blackhawks' recent up and down play. We give our opinions on the recent trades GM Stan Bowman made. Brooke and I discuss what the Hawks need to do to reacquire the final playoff spot in the Central Division.
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Today is April Fools' Day. What great time to talk about how every Bears fan was fooled into thinking that they would have Russell Wilson as their new QB! Zach Keilman joins the show today to talk about a rather disappointing offseason for the Bears so far. We also speculate what the Bears could do in the draft.
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The legendary George Ofman joined the podcast today to discuss his podcast, "Tell Me a Story I Don't Know". He also talked about some of his greatest memories covering Chicago sports for 47 years. George and I discuss how the broadcast industry has evolved over the years. Lastly, I had to ask George to share his thoughts on the Bears' QB situation.
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Believe it or not, the Blackhawks are exceeding my expectations so far this season. However, with plenty of work to do, can they sustain this success and make the playoffs? Joining me on this episode is Brooke LoFurno, she covers the Blackhawks for TheHockeyWriters.com. We give our analysis on the team's performance so far. The Blackhawks have a lot of new and young faces on the roster this year. Brooke and I pick our most impressive newcomers. We talk about Kevin Lankinen and his chances of becoming the #1 goalie. Lastly, we give our thoughts on if the Blackhawks can contend for a playoff spot and if that will prompt GM Stan Bowman to be active at the trade deadline in April.
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Ryan Walsh and I collaborate on this podcast as we evaualute the ownership families of the Cubs (the Ricketts) and Bears (the McCaskeys). We talk about what frustrates us the most about each family. We eventually make a determination on which one is the most infuriating. Ryan and I also talk about Jon Lester's legacy as a Cub and how much he meant to the franchise over the last 6 years.
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ESPN 1000 and NBC Sports Chicago's very own David Kaplan joined the podcast today to give his thoughts on both the Bears and the Cubs. Kaplan explains why he was not a fan of the Bears' end of season press conference. He talks about what needs to be down in the offseason to make the team better now that Ryan Pace and Matt Nagy will be left in charge. Kaplan also gives his thoughts on the Yu Darvish trade and why he thinks more moves are coming. Lastly, he explains what the roster needs to look like in order for the Cubs to have a shot at contending in the NL Central.
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Josh Kesner comes on the podcast to share his thoughts on the uniquely designed 2021 NHL season. He also gives his outsider view on the Blackhawks who are about to start year 1 of their rebuild without some important players. Lastly, we talk about Corey Crawford's legacy.
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Ryan Walsh and I discuss a very eventful Cubs' offseason so far. We debate whether or not the team is going into rebuild mode after trading You Darvish and Victor Caratini. We talk about some of the other players rumored to be on the trade block. Ryan and I give our true emotional thoughts on whether or not we believe these are the right moves for the Cubs to make as ownership claims they need to save money.
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Zach Keilman joins the podcast for the first episode of 2021. We recap the Bears season and debate whether or not the 8-8 record and playoff appearance should be consider a success. We give our takes on if Ryan Pace, Matt Nagy, and Mitch Trubisky will return next year. Lastly, we preview the Wild Card matchup against the Saint. Both Zach and I explain why it will be a quick in and out in the playoffs for the Bears.
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The final podcast of 2020 features a roundtable discussion with 4 great guests. Zach Keilman, Codey Emerson, and Yash Padhye join me in discussing the hotly debated College Football Playoffs. We recap a strenuous 2020 season which endured many obstacles due to the pandemic. We talk about the end of season Top 25 Poll. We spend the rest of the podcast debating the current College Football Format. Some of us like it while the other half wants to see changes.
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As the NBA preseason gets underway. My good friend Codey Emerson joins the podcast to talk Bulls, Pacers (his team), and the Central Division as a whole. Codey gives his outsider's opinion on the Bulls and I give mine on his Pacers. We give our thoughts on how both teams stack up against their Central Division rivals and the rest of the Eastern Conference.
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The Bears are now losers of 5 straight. Zach Keilman and I recap the horrible loss to the Packers. We spend the rest of the podcast debating on whether or not the Bears should rebuild and just how far the rebuild should go. Should Nagy and Pace be fired? Should Ted Phillips be fired? Should both the offense and defense be rebuilt or just the offense? Find out all the answers to these questions and more!
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Yash Padhye joins the podcast today to recap all the crazy moves made during the first week of the NBA Offseason. We give our thoughts on the major rumors swirling around James Harden, the Brooklyn Nets, and Houston Rockets. Yash, a Cleveland Cavaliers fan, gives his outsider’s take on the Bulls and if the new front office started off of the right foot. Lastly, Yash and I analyze the Bulls and Cavaliers and give our takes on who has had the better rebuild so far.
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Josh Kesner joins the podcast today to talk about the Blackhawks' offseason as they finally admit it is time to rebuild. Josh and I discuss the current state of the Blackhawks after the departure of Corey Crawford and the Brandon Saad trade. We look back at Jeremy Colliton's coaching style during the playoffs. We also chat about Stan Bowman and whether or not he should still be the GM. Lastly, we recap a few of the big moves made around the league during free agency.
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Zach Keilman joins me yet again for another podcast where we vent about the Bears. I convince Zach that it's time to admit that the Bears have no playmakers on offense (besides Allen Robinson). We debate on if Nagy and Pace should be fired. We also debate on whether or not the defense should be blown up in order to free up money and get more draft picks to rebuild the offense.
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Drew Klawitter and I breakdown the White Sox hiring Tony La Russa as the next manager. We explain why it might not be such a good idea with the type of team the Sox currently have. We also discuss whether or not this hiring affects the Sox's chances in landing a big fish in free agency. Lastly, we take a look at this year's Free Agency class and talk about who the Sox should target.
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It would not be another Bears season if there wasn't a bad offense to complain about. Zach Keilman and I discuss the Bears' horrible loss to the Rams. We breakdown all the reasons why the Bears have struggle on offense. Zach and I debate on whether or not Foles is the answer and who is to blame more for the subpar offense, Matt Nagy or Ryan Pace.
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This is the second part to my sports video game series. My friends Codey Emerson, Yash Padhye, and Zach Keilman join the podcast today to talk about Madden. We take a trip down memory lane talking about our favorite aspects of the game franchise. We give our thoughts on why the franchise is so heavily criticized today. We discuss what Madden's future may look like as we head into the next generation of console gaming.
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This is part 1 of a 2-part special series on sports video games. My friends Yash Padhye and Codey Emerson join the show to talk about NBA 2K. We take a trip down memory lane by talking about when we first started playing 2K and revisit some of our favorite moments from the series. We go through our favorite game modes and MyPlayer builds. We talk about other aspects that make 2K one of the most popular sports video games franchises. Lastly, we talk about things we want to see change and what other aspects we want to see added to the game as we enter the next console generation.
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Frequent flyer Zach Keilman joins the podcast again today to talk about the Bulls hiring Billy Donovan. We also speculate potential moves the organization may make in regards to the roster. Lastly, we give out thoughts on whether or not the Bulls should rebuild and if they should push for the playoffs next season since the Eastern Conference is still weak.
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Drew Klawiter joins the podcast to recap a fun and eventful 2020 season for the White Sox. We recap the first 2 games of the Wild Card series against the Oakland Athletics. We give our thoughts on what the batting order should look like for game 3 and we also discuss different pitching options for the Sox since they already used both of their aces in the first two games.
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Ryan Walsh joins me today to recap the Cubs' regular season. We give out thoughts on if the Cubs' regular season struggle will be their downfall in the playoffs. We evaluate player performances and talk about some offseason changes that could happen. Lastly we give our Wild Card Series predictions and explain why we approve of the MLB Playoff Bubble.
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Zach Keilman joins the podcast today to discuss a very up and down 2-0 start for the Bears. We talk about Trubisky's performance so far. We discuss why we don't think the offense has lived up to the hype yet. We talk about the new dynamic pass rush duo in Khalil Mack and Robert Quinn. We give our predictions for their Week 3 matchup against the Falcons.
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Sports Mockery's Dhruv Koul joins the podcast to preview the 2020 Bears. We discuss Mitchell Trubisky being named the starting QB. We breakdown the full 53-man roster. We preview Week 1 against the Lions and give our record predictions.
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Gridiron Gallery and XFL Newsroom's very own Zach Keilman joined the podcast to talk about the revival of the XFL. Zach and I shared our thoughts on new ownership, broadcasting possibilities, and markets the league should target. We also discuss how today's current events could affect the league's third attempt at becoming a legitimate sports league in the U.S.
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Josh Kesner joins today's episode to discuss the return of the NHL. We talk about the success of the bubble in Canada. We give our thoughts on how the play-in tournament went down and if it was worth doing. We talk about the surprise run the Blackhawks went on. We give our predictions on how the rest of the Stanley Cup Playoffs will go down.
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On this episode, Will Farlow joins the podcast to talk about the White Sox. We discuss how the team has been performing so far. We talk about how the new players have impacted the team. We also debate whether or not this year's results should impact the fate of Manager Rick Renteria.
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WJOB Network's Ryan Walsh joined me on this episode to discuss the expectations for the Cubs for the altered 2020 season. We break down the entire pitching staff. We also discuss why we are excited for David Ross's management style. Ryan and I also give our thoughts on what the Cubs should do with their top players like Bryant, Rizzo, and Baez who all need new contracts soon.
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A few months back the Bulls made changes to their front office. It is about time! Zach Keilman joins the podcast to discuss the new hires with me. We predict Jim Boylen's fate and what could become of the roster in the future with new management.
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On this episode, I interview Bracey Smith who works for The Glimpse Group in New York. Bracey and I discuss the growth of Virtual Reality gaming and how it is now entering the competitive sports scene. Bracey describes the current status of the VR gaming and what the future of the industry looks like.
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Codey Emerson and I chat about The Last Dance documentary. Topics discussed include: The GOAT debate, the NBA today vs. the NBA in the 80s/90s, and our overall thoughts on the stories portrayed in the documentary.
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Josh Kesner joins the podcast to discuss the NHL's proposed plan to finish the 2020 season. We discuss the following topics: jumping straight to the playoffs, debating whether it is safe to return, and if the unique format is fair.
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My friend and former radio partner Zach Keilman joins the podcast to discuss the quick death of the XFL. We discuss why the league ended so quickly and if there is any chance of a revival with a new owner. Zach and I give our takes on whether or not a 2nd football league can exist in the NFL. We also review favorite rules and media coverage during the XFL's 5 week existence.
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Dhruv Koul from Sportsmockery.com joins the podcast to discuss all the offseason moves the Bears made. We discuss free agent signings and draft choices. Dhruv and I end with giving out take on whether or not the Bears can contend for the playoffs in 2020 with the roster they constructed.
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I am taking a trip down memory lane today. I reminisce about my favorite Chicago sports moments. I listen back to the broadcast calls as well.
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I provide a full run down of most of the moves made by teams during the first week of free agency. I provide some insight on the biggest signings and trades that have occurred so far.
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The Bears have been very busy within the first few days of Free Agency. I recap and grade all of their moves so far. I also tell Bears fans to calm down and give Ryan Pace and Matt Nagy a chance to form a team for the 2020 season.
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There is a lot of excitement for the White Sox in 2020. However, we need to discuss reasonable expectation for this team in their first year contending for the playoffs in a long time. I also give my take on whether or not Rick Renteria is on the hot seat this year.
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My pal Jason Hutchison calls in to talk about the Cubs in 2020. I thought Jason was going to spread some positivity and try to convince that it will be a good season for the team. However, he seems to be as pessimistic as me.
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Lester Wiltfong from Windy City Gridiron joined the show to preview the Bears' busy offseason with me. We discussed the moves the Bears need to make in both free agency and in the draft. We also debate what players should be re-signed and if any trades should be made.
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The 2020 MVP talk has heated up recently, so I decided to give my take. I make the case for both LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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We are just a few weeks away from the start of NFL Free Agency. Rumors were swirling around during the Scouting Combine. I give my take on those rumors and preview all the major decisions have to make in the next 2 months.
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Josh and I discuss the playoff battles in both conferences. We predict which teams make it and which teams don't. We also discuss some of the trade deadline moves. Josh and I both agree that change needs to come to the Blackhawks and that their future still remains unknown.
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I give my take on the Blackhawk's actions at the Trade Deadline. For me, this was the final straw with GM Stan Bowman. I think change needs to come to the front office after this season.
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ESPN 1000's Johnathan Hood joins the show to give his take on the current state of the Bulls. We both evaluate the roster and coach Jim Boylen. Johnathan and I address the rumors of change coming to the front office after this season.
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I finally give my take on the Astros' cheating scandal and why they deserve to have their title stripped. I also try to put the spotlight on the people of Houston, who were deceived by their own team in their time of need.
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Zach Keilman, host of the Football for All Podcast, calls in to discuss the how the first 3 weeks of the XFL have gone. We discuss the unique rules and media coverage of the games. We talk about the quality of play and give out takes on what the league needs to do going forward in order to survive and grow.
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DJ Smith, Co-Founder and Creative Officer of The Glimpse Group in New York, calls in the talk to me about the current state of Virtual Reality and Augmented reality technology. We talk about how VR and AR are currently being used in sports and the many benefits that this technology can provide to both teams/leagues and the fan experience.
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I give my thoughts on the newest rumors about the Bulls making changes to the front office. Despite changes coming, I am not pleased with the plan that is rumored to happen at the end of the season.
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Did Matt Nagy and Ryan Pace take notes during the Super Bowl? In this segment I'll explain what the should have learned from watching both teams play....hopefully.
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Josh and I preview the upcoming NHL Trade Deadline. We look at which teams will be buyers and who will be selling by February 24.
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Josh Kesner calls in to discuss the choices the Blackhawks have to make as they return from the All-Star Break. Josh explains what he would do if he was GM Stan Bowman.
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Yash and I talk about the upcoming NBA Trade Deadline. We grade the first couple of trades that have happened. We also discuss rumors and other deals that we believe could happen.
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Yash Padhye calls in to give his take on Super Bowl 54. He also explains why he was not the biggest fan of the halftime show.
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I give my thoughts on all aspects of Super Bowl 54. I give my take on who choked the game away on the 49ers. I talk about what impressed me most about the Chiefs during their playoff run. Lastly, I give my take on the commercials and halftime show.
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It has been a bad offseason for the Cubs and my frustration continues to grow. I talk about the Ricketts family ruining long-standing traditions and explain why the organization is starting to create a bad reputation for themselves.
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Zach tells me all I need to know about the XFL in order to persuade me to develop interest in the new football league.
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My buddy Zach calls in to promote his new football podcast. We also give our takes and prediction for Super Bowl 54.
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I give my take on the increased ticket prices and new coaches.
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I decided to kick this week's show off with a segment remembering and honoring Kobe Bryant. I look back at his phenomenal career, but I focus even more on just how great of a father and person he was off the court as well.
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I end the show on a positive note! I give my thoughts on the White Sox offseason. I go all in by saying that they could dominate the MLB in this new decade and that they will be in strong playoff contention longer than the Cubs were.
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670 The Score's David Haugh calls in to give his take on the Bears' 2019 season, end of year press conference, and what's next for the Bears in 2020. BONUS: Check out my final Bears 2019 rant at the end!
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Josh and I discuss the upcoming NHL All-Star game. We explain the NHL's poor marketing and promoting of recent events around the league. We also tear NBC's Top Players of the Decade list apart.
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Josh Kesner calls in to discuss what the Blackhawks need to do in the second half of the season in order to stay in the playoff hunt.
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I give my thoughts on a fun Wild Card weekend. I also explain why I was envious of the QBs and coaching staffs of the teams that played over the weekend.
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Zach and I switch our conversation to the Bulls. I ask him his thoughts on the season and what he would do if he was owner Jerry Reinsdorf.
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Zach Keilman called in to discuss the disappointing season of the Bears. I asked Zach on what he would do in the offseason if he was in charge.
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I take a look at the Pro Bowl Roster for both the NFC and the AFC. I discuss my thoughts on the Bears players who were selected and who got snubbed. I highlight some of the most interesting facts about this year's Pro Bowl selections.
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Sports Mockery's Dhruv Koul calls in to recap the Packers game, preview the Chiefs game, and gives his take on the struggles the Bears continue to have.
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My dad calls in to brag about the Packers beating the Bears yet again. He gives his thoughts on the current state of the Bears.
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I recap another disappointing Bears loss. I also take a look back at the lack of playoff success the Bears have had for the last 20 years.
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I talk about the current Bulls drama including Zach LaVine vs. Coach Boylen and Gar Forman allegedly being in the hot seat. I also breakdown the big moves the White Sox just made with Jose Abreu and Yasmani Grandal.
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Josh and I continue our NHL discussion. We both discuss our thoughts on the current state of the Blackhawks and whether or not we buy into their recent success.
Josh Kesner calls in! We talk about the ongoing issues of racism and bullying that have been reported in the NHL and AHL.
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I continue my interview with Dhruv. We give our thoughts and predictions on the Bears-Lions game on Thanksgiving.
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Sports Mockery's Dhruv Koul calls in to talk about what has gone wrong for the Bears during the disappointing 2019 season and what they need to do going forward.
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I recap the Bears' far from flawless victory over the Giants. I begin to preview their Thanksgiving matchup against the Lions.
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For the last segment, I take a look at where the Blackhawks are in the standings and where they stand in regards to the other teams in the Central Division. I also talk about who is hot and who is not on the stat sheet.
Josh Kesner is impressed with the Blackhawks and explains why he thinks they are not a bottom of the barrel team anymore. We also break the news of Mike Babcock getting fired by the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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I discuss the Blackhawks' current win streak. I breakdown why they are playing so well all of a sudden.
My friend and former radio partner Yash Padhye calls in to talk about the Bears' loss to the Rams. Yash gives his thoughts on the NFL Playoff race and why he is optimistic about his team's (Titans) chances of making the playoffs.
My dad, the Packer fan, calls in to deliver more criticism of the Bears.
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I recap the Bears' disappointing loss to the LA Rams. I also breakdown how Ryan Pace, Matt Nagy, and the rest of the team deceived us all this season.
For this segment, I breakdown the good and bad of Matt Nagy, Jeremy Colliton, and Jim Boylen. I rank the coaches in a few categories such as most successful, likely to be fired first, and more.
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Yash and I give our predictions on division winners and playoff teams for both the NFC and the AFC.
My former radio partner calls in to discuss the first half of the season for my Bears and his Titans. We give our thoughts on how they will do during the second half of the season and if they have any chance of making the playoffs.
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I take a look at the defense's performance in the win over Detroit. I discuss how Nick Kwiatkoski led the way for the defense after filling in for Danny Trevathan. I critique Khalil Mack and the Bears' front seven.
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I breakdown the Bears' offensive performance. I get to give Trubisky credit for once! I point out the issues with the offensive line and explain why the aggressive play calling needs to continue going forward.
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Josh Kesner calls into the show to give his observations on the struggling Blackhawks. We also chat about the best teams and players around the league so far this season.
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Yash Padye calls in to give his thoughts on the first few weeks about the NBA season I ask him to gives his take on the Bulls and his favorite team, The Cleveland Cavaliers. We talk about the most surprising and disappointing teams so far.
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I preview the Bears-Lions games. I give my thoughts on why the Bears cannot underestimate Matthew Stafford and the Detroit offense. I also explain why the Bears just need to let loose on offense from here on out.
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The show's #1 fan calls in about the Bears' 4th straight loss. We chat about what continues to go wrong as the losing streak extends.
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I recap another Bears' loss. I explain why the season is already over at the midway point.
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I am joined by both Nick Hutchison and Nick Buccieri as we continue to discuss the Bears' issues on offense. We give our takes on the upcoming Eagles game and how the rest of the season will pan out.
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Nick Buccieri comes into the studio to give his take on the Bears' struggles. This Packer fan also has an interesting take on defending Trubisky and the way he was brought into the starting QB role.
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The show's #1 fan calls in yet again to give his thoughts on the Bears' blowing the game against the Chargers. He gives his take on why Nagy needs to take the leash off of Trubisky and let him run the offense.
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I discuss my problems with Jeremy Colliton constantly changing up the lines. I also talk about the new drama with Brent Seabrook being scratched for 2 straight games.
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Despite starting 1-3, I give my takes on why I believe there is hope for the Bulls this year. I discuss the areas the Bulls need to improve in so they can turn things around.
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I give my thoughts on David Ross' introductory press conference. I explain why I still have a list of questions about Ross and the direction of this team going forward.
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I preview the Bulls' season opener against the Charlotte Hornets. I also give 5 things to watch for in not only the opener, but for the first couple of weeks.
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Josh Kesner calls in to give his take on the blackhawks' early season struggles? We discuss whether or not the Hawks have a roster with enough talent and depth to contend for the playoffs.
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I give my thoughts and prediction on the Bears-Chargers game. I explain why this is a must win game for the Bears.
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Jason Hutchison calls in to talk Bears and Cubs. He offers his insight on the Bears' struggles and why he believes they can bounce back. Jason also gives his take on the Cubs hiring David Ross as their next manager.
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My dad calls in to discuss the Bears' struggles. He gives his take on Coach Nagy and Mitch Trubisky. He tells me why Chase Daniel should be the starting QB.
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I kick off the show by discussing the Bears' offensive struggles yet again. I voice my frustrations on how the best missed a great opportunity to return from the bye with win.
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Don Wachter, aka, Bearman calls into the show. We discuss his experience being the Bears' #1 Super Fan, his induction into the NFL's Hall of Fans, and much more.
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I preview the Bears-Saints game. I also take a look at the tough road ahead for the Bears. However, I do explain why I think the Bears have a chance to win most of the games left on the schedule.
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I look into why the Blackhawks started the season in such a sluggish way. I explain my concerns with this roster and why it could end up being a very long season for the team.
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I react to ESPN's end of season standings prediction for the Eastern Conference. I give my reasons as to why I think the Bulls could return to the playoffs this year.
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I analyze the Bulls' roster and give my thoughts on the new guys. I also explain my thoughts on why I thought the Bulls will be a better defensive team and be more than one-dimensional on offense.
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I kick off the show with my initial thoughts on the 2019 Bulls as they prepare to start the season.
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My former radio co-host Yash Padhye calls in to discuss the state of the Bulls, Cavs, and Eastern Conference heading into the 2019 season.
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My old friend from Ball State, Josh Kesner calls in to talk about the 2019 Blackhawks and what the Western Conference looks like as a whole this season. Josh hosts his own NHL podcast on YouTube called, the Captains at Center Ice Podcast.
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On my last NFL segment. I evaluate each division and give my thoughts on if the current 1st place team can or will end up winning their division.
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I play an interview from Tarik Cohen. He talks about the loss to the Raiders and how the team will get better. I give my thoughts on what areas the Bears need to improve on during their bye week.
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My dad calls in to discuss the Bears' loss to the Raiders and tells me what they need to do to improve on both sides of the ball. I also play a clip from a Danny Trevathan interview with his thoughts on the loss and why he is confident the team will bounce back.
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To start the show, I discuss the Bears' disappointing loss in London to the Raiders. For the first time in almost 2 years, I have to critique the defense. I continue pointing out the glaring issues on the offensive side of the ball.
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I recap the 2019 season for the White Sox. I explain why the Sox are in a good position with their young core of players. Lastly, I stress the importance of having an aggressive free agency period so they can contend for the playoffs next year.
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I discuss the end of an era for the Cubs. I reflect on Joe Maddon's 5 year tenure with the Cubs. I take a look at some potential managerial candidates and what Theo Epstein needs to do in the offseason to make this team better.
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I give my thoughts and predictions as I preview the Bears-Raiders game which takes place in London.
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My dad, the show's #1 fan calls in to give his thoughts on the Bears-Vikings game. He also weighs in on what the Bears need to do as they prepare to play the Raiders in week 5.
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I continued to recap the Bears-Vikings game. I break down the defense's stellar play and how it made Minnesota struggle to do anything with the ball.
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I start off the show by breaking down the Bears' victory over the Vikings. I analyze Chase Daniel's performance and why I think he can lead the Bears to success while Trubisky is out.
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Windy City Sports Talk Live with William Hatczel and Jason Hutchison.
-Bears talk includes Broncos recap/Redskins preview
- Cubs update - Rizzo injury/ Darvish the hero?
-What will the Blackhawks lineup look like this year.
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Windy City Sports Talk with William Hatczel and Jason Hutchison
Topics today include:
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Bears-Packers recap
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Bears-Broncos recap
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Cubs talk
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Blackhawks prepare for training camp
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David Haugh from the Chicago Tribune/670 The Score calls in to talk Bears-Packers.
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Topics today include:
David Haugh from the Chicago Tribune/670 The Score calls in to talk Bears-Packers.
-Thoughts on Bears' 53-man roster
-Bears-Packers Preview
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Cubs get reinforcements
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Who pitches for Cubs in playoffs?
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Today's topics include:
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Andrew Luck's retirement
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Bears-Colts recap
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Why the Bears' defense won't regress in 2019
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Why the Cubs need to re-sign Nicholas Castellanos
-Who the White Sox should sign in the off-season
-Why the Sox need to call up Luis Robert now
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Windy City Sports Talk Debut with William Hatczel
Segments include:
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Bears' Preseason so far
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Give Mitch Trubisky a chance
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Making a case for an 18-game schedule
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How will Cubs finish the season?
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2019 season gives White Sox hope for 2020
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