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Barroom Network

1,419 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★ - 188 ratings

Barroom Network brings you a diverse collection of podcasts. Many cover the Chicago Bears. But, also the Cubs, White Sox, Bulls, and Blackhawks are featured as well as movies/tv.

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Episodes

CrossTown CrossTalk | MLB Updates!

June 15, 2023 19:54 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MB

Vinnie Parise walks you through the last week of MLB baseball. Topics include the Cincinnati Reds, Shohei Ohtani, the Chicago Cubs, White Sox & much more!

Gabriel Talks Football | Guest:Jerry Azumah

June 15, 2023 17:43 - 1 hour - 85 MB

Jerry Azumah wore number 23 for the Bears before Devin Hester. And, when he ran with the ball, he often looked like Hester. He's Greg's guest and the two talk about his time with the Chicago Bears for the first 20 minutes of the show. Then, Aldo joins Greg to ask him about: Teven Jenkins Demarcus Walker There defensive line Robert Tonyan Luke Getsy and much more!

JF1 to DJ2 - How Good Can The Duo Become | Mac & Read

June 15, 2023 02:22 - 1 hour - 57.4 MB

Reports from Halas Hall are that Justin Fields and DJ Moore are developing a strong kinship and their performance is jelling. Evan and Ross discuss. Plus, they comment on Justin Jones firing on Green Bay Packers fans.  Ross and Evan also review the Denver Nuggets NBA Finals win, HBO's The Idol and talk about fathers. 

Bardown Hockey Talk | Las Vegas Golden Knights Win Stanley Cup

June 15, 2023 02:16 - 1 hour - 97 MB

This episode focuses on the Golden Knights and their first ever Stanley Cup win, plus all the latest NHL news as we quickly move to an existing offseason. 

Bear Their Soulz | Where’s The Bears Pass Rush?

June 14, 2023 04:01 - 2 hours - 114 MB

Tooch & Dan welcome Joe Mandel & Aaron Michalski as guests. Is Ryan Poles being too conservative in adding another pass rusher for the Chicago Bears? That's one of many topics discussed. For adults only!

South Burbs Hitmen | Good, Bad and In-Between!

June 13, 2023 03:06 - 1 hour - 100 MB

Joe & Vinnie talk about the hot, then cold, then mediocre White Sox. With 3 games coming vs the Dodgers and another 3 versus Seattle, the schedule is getting TOUGH. Can this team compete in a weak division? How tough is it to lose Liam Hendriks for 2 weeks (or more)? Plus there's bonus hockey talk, Star Wars, Spiderverse, Diablo 4, Door County and plenty of other random conversation shenanigans to wrap the show. Don't miss it! Producer/Director: Joe Mandel Executive Producer: Aldo Gandia

Gabriel Talks Football | OTAs Are Over For Bears

June 09, 2023 18:46 - 1 hour - 74.8 MB

Greg Gabriel talks: Bears defensive backs The team's pass rushing situation The Robert Tonyan/Cole Kmet partnership The Bears' stadium situation Gambling and more

Science Flixtion: Across The Spider-Verse

June 08, 2023 07:03 - 1 hour - 64.2 MB

Carl and Salim have their final episode as they gives their thoughts on Across The Spider-Verse.

South Burbs Hitmen | Guest: Missy Carroll

June 06, 2023 02:58 - 1 hour - 85.1 MB

Joe & Zim welcome Missy Carroll from SouthSide Behavior to talk about the rollercoaster that is the 2023 Chicago White Sox. Beers will be had, predictions will be made and most of all we're gonna have some fun! Are the Sox good again? How much can we drink in one show? Is Romy for real? Tune in for all these answers & more! Host/Director/Producer: Joe Mandel Executive Producer: Aldo Gandia

Bulls Gold | Don’t Sleep on the Chicago Sky

June 03, 2023 20:15 - 1 hour - 186 MB

CHGO's Stephen Pridgeon-Garner joins us to discuss the Chicago Sky's start to the season. We talk the team's roster overhaul led by James Wade in the offseason, how they're building around Kahleah Copper, new acquisition Marina Mabrey, and where they'll end up finishing at the end of the season. We wrapped the episode with some Bulls talk on a possible new contract for NIkola Vucevic, an update on Lonzo Ball's future, and continued confusion about what exactly the Bulls can do this offseason...

Gabriel Talks Football with Former Chicago Bears Fullback Jason McKie

June 02, 2023 17:42 - 1 hour - 63.2 MB

The first 30 minutes are dedicated to Jason McKie. He talks coaching high school football, his new postgame reporting duties with ESPN and his thoughts on the Bears. The last 45 minutes, Greg Gabriel shares his thoughts on the best pass rushers in the 2024 NFL Draft, the team's current defensive line, and much more.

Crosstown Crosstalk | Sox & Cubs Stink Again!

June 01, 2023 18:36 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MB

Vinnie welcomes fellow Barroom Network host Joe Mandel to the show to talk about the stench coming from the North & Southside dugouts. Why are the Sox and Cubs so bad? How good is Shohei Ohtani? Tune in for some quality baseball talk!

Bears Resume OTAs | Mac & Read

June 01, 2023 02:12 - 1 hour - 57.9 MB

Evan and Mac share what they are learning from the Bears OTAs including reports that Justin Fields is mastering the playbook.  Additionally, they share thoughts on the NBA Finals, the Aaron Rodgers saga and Spiderman.

Florida Panthers vs Las Vegas Golden Knights Preview | Bardown

May 31, 2023 22:41 - 2 hours - 125 MB

This is the show you need to get ready for the start of the Stanley Cup Finals which begins Saturday, June 3.

Bulls Gold | Should the Bulls Sell High on Zach LaVine?

May 28, 2023 17:45 - 1 hour - 140 MB

CHGO's Will Gottlieb joins us to discuss Zach LaVine's trade value and if this offseason is the Bulls last chance to get optimal value for their all-star. We all discuss the likelihood of a trade between the Blazers and Bulls, DeMar DeRozan's trade value, and Will's experience at the NBA Draft Lottery and Draft Combine. 

Cross Town Cross Talk | Talking Ball with Shawn Sierra

May 25, 2023 19:01 - 53 minutes - 49 MB

Vinnie welcomes SportsZone Chicago's Shawn Sierra to talk about the surging White Sox and all things Major League Baseball!

Bears OTA Report | Mac & Read

May 25, 2023 00:31 - 1 hour - 64 MB

Two of Chicago's smoothest podcasters, Evan McLean and Ross Read, talk about the how the Bears' OTAs are sharing up. In the second half hour, the guys touch on multiple topics including the NBA Playoffs.

NHL Conference Finals | Bardown Hockey Talk

May 24, 2023 23:55 - 2 hours - 124 MB

Vinnie Parise and Frank Mueller share everything you need to know about the Stanley Cup playoffs. 

Chicago Bears Schedule & OTAs | Bear Their Soulz

May 24, 2023 04:04 - 2 hours - 144 MB

Aldo is back and he and Dan talk about the schedule before Tooch shares his Bears State of Affairs. Then, the three react to comments made by Justin Fields about DJ Moore, his preparation for the season and more. The show's last 40 minutes are dedicated to discussing movies (Fresh and The Hateful Eight) and TV series (Severance, Succession and more).

Bulls Gold | The Bulls Have No Draft Picks

May 23, 2023 12:27 - 1 hour - 199 MB

Corey Tulaba of No Ceilings joins us to discuss the Bulls draft strategy without any picks in hand and second round and undrafted talent that could be of interest. We also reacted to some trade rumors and looked back on the 2022 Draft to wonder if Dalen Terry is still the right selection. Also discussion of Brandon Miller vs. Scoot Henderson, the Thompson twins, and more. 

South Burbs Hitmen - Sox Bounce Back!

May 23, 2023 03:15 - 1 hour - 83.2 MB

Joe & Vinnie chat about the resurgent White Sox. Kopech, Hendriks and Crochet are all discussed at length, more love for Jake Burger and the guys call for the front office to trade Mike Clevinger while his value is high! Don't miss it!   Producer/Director: Joe Mandel Executive Producer: Aldo Gandia

Gabriel Talks Football | Schedule, OTAs and Much More

May 22, 2023 18:12 - 1 hour - 70.3 MB

Greg Gabriel's latest GTF cover: Impressions about the Bears' schedule The beginning of OTAs Is DJ Moore a number one WR The depth at the offensive line The middle of the defensive line Joey Laine's departure And more!

Cross Town Cross Talk | Cubs & White Sox Disappoint

May 18, 2023 17:36 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MB

Vinnie Parise, sportswriter at FanSided, offers his take on why the Cubs and White Sox continuer to falter. He welcomes fellow Barroom Network host Joe Mandel to the show as they break down the White Sox, Cubs, iPitch machines and the Aaron Judge controversy! Don't miss it!

Bardown Hockey Talk | Playoff Upsets

May 17, 2023 21:52 - 2 hours - 112 MB

Three of the top seeds in the Stanley Cup playoffs are out. Vinnie and Frank talk about who could lay claim to Lord Stanley's Cup. 

Bear Their Soulz | Bears 2023 Schedule

May 17, 2023 18:41 - 2 hours - 128 MB

Dan, Tooch and fill-in co-host Aaron talk about the Bears 2023 schedule.

South Burbs Hitmen - Obliterated

May 16, 2023 03:31 - 2 hours - 120 MB

Joe, Vinnie & Zim discuss yet another week of brutal White Sox baseball. When will the bleeding stop? Tune in for some great conversation and brutal honesty. Plus the last hour of the show has video game talk (Zelda & Pokemon), movies, technology and much more Don't miss it! Producer/Director: Joe Mandel Executive Producer: Aldo Gandia

Science Flixtion: Guardians of The Galaxy Vol. 3

May 13, 2023 03:24 - 1 hour - 76.7 MB

Carl and Salim review GoTG3 after they go over a few Fast Flix.

Blackhawks Land Connor Bedard - Bardown Talking Hockey

May 11, 2023 00:00 - 2 hours - 123 MB

Vinnie and Frank discuss the Blackhawks landing one of the the best players in a generation. Also plenty of Stanley Cup Playoff conversation!  

Which Veteran Bears Players Take A Leap in ’23? | Bear Their Soulz

May 10, 2023 03:51 - 2 hours - 137 MB

John Santucci took the week off to attend his aunt's funeral. Our thoughts are with him. Aaron Michalski joins Dan and Aldo and the three highlight several veteran Bears players and their prospects for improved play in 2023. The last 30 minutes of the show are dedicated to movies and TV with Aaron vouching for The Blacklist as an outstanding TV series.

South Burbs Hitmen: Guest - Nick Couzin

May 09, 2023 03:04 - 1 hour - 102 MB

Joe, Zim and Vinnie welcome WHBF Sports Anchor/Reporter Nick Couzin to the show to talk about an improving White Sox team! They'll also discuss the upcoming return of Yoan Moncada and Liam Hendriks. Don't miss it!   Host/Producer/Director: Joe Mandel Executive Producer: Aldo Gandia

Science Flixtion: Cinema Con

May 05, 2023 05:19 - 1 hour - 70.3 MB

Salim and Carl give all the latest updates from Cinema Con.

Cross Town Cross Talk | Top Five MLB Surprises & Disappointments

May 04, 2023 20:19 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MB

Vinnie pulls out his top five lists of MLB teams that have surprised fans and disappointed. 

Gabriel Talks Football | Scouting The Un-Drafted Free Agents

May 04, 2023 11:48 - 1 hour - 72.8 MB

Greg Gabriel scouts about a half-dozen of the recently signed free agents by the Bears. 

Bardown Talking Hockey | NHL Lottery

May 04, 2023 00:20 - 2 hours - 121 MB

The NHL Draft Lottery happens next Monday and the guys tell you what the odds are for each team to gain the coveted top pick. Addtionally, Vinnie and Frank catch us up on the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Bulls Gold | What are the Bulls Offseason Plans?

May 03, 2023 12:40 - 1 hour - 252 MB

Swish Theory's Kris Amundson joins us to discuss the Bulls offseason plans, as we continue the discussion of retool vs. rebuild vs. run it back. We looked deeper into the front office's comments on changing the shot profile of the team for next season. We also look into Coby White's free agency to figure out if the Bulls will prioritize retaining him. Also, Kris provides a great review of Patrick Williams in this week's Project Pat segment, we discuss the NBA playoffs and give our current fi...

The Bears Won The Draft | Bear Their Soulz

May 03, 2023 04:54 - 2 hours - 152 MB

Dan expresses his concerns about the draft and Aldo makes his  case for why Ryan Poles may have stolen the draft. Jeff Agrest of the Chicago Sun-Times joins the show to talk about the sports media industry. John Santucci delivers his Bear That of Affairs.

South Burbs Hitmen: Guest - LaMond Pope

May 02, 2023 02:56 - 1 hour - 96.3 MB

Joe & Zim welcome Chicago Tribune White Sox reporter LaMond Pope to the show to discuss the disappointing start to the White Sox season. What is going on with Luis Robert? What is the vibe in the clubhouse? Tune in to find out from the man who covers this team every day. Join the therapy session! Director/Producer/Host: Joe Mandel Executive Producer: Aldo Gandia  

Cross Town Cross Talk | White Sox, Cubs and Bears

April 27, 2023 20:12 - 1 hour - 58.3 MB

Vinnie Parise devotes the first 20 minutes to Chicago's baseball teams and then welcomes Barroom president Aldo Gandia to talk about the NFL Draft and the Chicago Bears.

Bar Down | Stanley Cup Playoff Storylines

April 27, 2023 02:27 - 1 hour - 90.9 MB

The NHL Stanley Cup playoffs offer a ice truck load of storylines. Vinnie Parise and Frank Mueller take us through several in their own inimitable style. 

South Burbs Hitmen: Something Stinks!

April 25, 2023 02:37 - 1 hour - 76 MB

Joe & Vinnie are here to discuss an abysmal week of White Sox baseball. How can Pedro fix things? What improvements need to be made? Also, who is the White Sox equivalent of Aaron Rodgers over the years? Tune in to find out! Host/Director/Producer: Joe Mandel Executive Producer: Aldo Gandia

Barfly Tailgate Show: Welcome to draft week

April 23, 2023 17:05 - 2 hours - 150 MB

Happy draft week Bears fans & Barflies!  The Tailgaters tackle the draft this week talking about several prospects within striking distance of the bears to add to their roster.

Draft On Tap | Pass Rushers & JF1 Talk

April 21, 2023 03:47 - 2 hours - 111 MB

Mark Schofield is one of the most astute QB evaluators in the media. He talks Justin Fields and expectations for 2023. Mark also helps us cover the other QBs in the draft and several players expected to go in the first two days.  Then, Niel and Danny discuss three pass rushers with great upside, but have some huge challenges ahead of them.

Bears Big Board | Mac & Read

April 21, 2023 00:15 - 1 hour - 57.8 MB

Evan and Ross discuss the Bears board for that ninth pick of the first round. Then they do a full court press on the NBA playoffs

Cross Town Cross Talk | Time For White Sox Fans To Panic?

April 20, 2023 23:23 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MB

Vinnie Parise talks with Brian Knights about the lowly White Sox

BarDown Talking Hockey | NHL Playoffs Start With A Bang

April 20, 2023 20:36 - 2 hours - 113 MB

Arguably, the NHL Playoffs offer the most exciting team sports conclusion. Vinnie and Frank discuss the matchups and who has got of to a good start

Science Flixtion: Renfield

April 20, 2023 04:47 - 56 minutes - 52 MB

Carl and Salim talk about various updates which include but not limited to Wolverine in Deadpool 3, news on Jonathan Majors, and then review the movie Renfield.

Bear Their Soulz | Bears First Round Picks

April 19, 2023 03:53 - 2 hours - 128 MB

The guys look over the history of first round picks since the year 2000 (Brian Urlacher) and then discuss who could be the their top pick in 2023! 

Bulls Gold | The Bulls Offseason Begins

April 19, 2023 00:38 - 1 hour - 194 MB

Rob Schaefer joins for reaction to the Bulls play-in loss to the Miami Heat. We get into the perception of Zach LaVine after a bad performance in Miami, the front office's end of season presser, speculate about which players won't be in Chicago next season, whether retooling the team makes sense, and the chances of re-signing Coby White. We also discuss whether Bulls fans should be down on AK and Eversley and we get into some reaction from around the NBA in the playoffs so far. 

South Burbs Hiitmen: Guest - Nick Murawski

April 18, 2023 02:46 - 1 hour - 84.4 MB

It's been a brutal week of White Sox baseball. Joe, Zim and Vinnie welcome Nick Murawski from Locked On Sox to talk through the pain and to see if there is a light at the end of the tunnel! It was a great therapy session! Producer/Director: Joe Mandel Executive Producer: Aldo Gandia

NFL Draft Top Prospects | GTF

April 17, 2023 17:59 - 1 hour - 93.4 MB

(GTF) Gabriel Talks Football, looks at Greg's top prospects at the EDGE, 3-T, Nose Tackle (1-T), OT, and CB. Plus, Greg gives us a peek inside the strategy teams build to contend with surprises during the draft.  

Guests

Arif Hasan
2 Episodes
Jeff Pearlman
1 Episode
Jordan Reid
1 Episode

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