EZ, Smoke and the GM Podcast
125 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsThe 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.
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Episodes
Episode 74: Bears Win, Packers Week, Aaron Judge HR King
September 16, 2022 06:37 - 1 hour - 156 MBOn 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? ...
Episode 73: NFL Preview
September 08, 2022 06:04 - 1 hour - 166 MBOn 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 #EZSMOKEGM #HP53PRODUCTIONS #SOUTHSIDEDNA https://linktr.ee/hp53productions
Episode 72: Bears/Justin Fields, College Football, White Sox Talk
August 30, 2022 05:13 - 1 hour - 149 MBOn 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...
Episode 71: Roquan Ends Hold-In, White Sox/Yankees Struggles, TheCaptain
August 22, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 131 MBOn 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 #EZSMOKEGM #HP53PRODUCTIONS #SOUTHSIDEDNA https://linktr.ee/hp53productions
Episode 70: Self Sabotage
August 12, 2022 04:32 - 1 hour - 156 MBOn 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 T...
Episode 69: Bulls Moves, Bears TradeFor N’Keal Harry, College Football Conference
July 19, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 138 MBOn 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 ...
Episode 68: Warriors Win Title, Dashaun Watson Saga, Jack Del Rio
June 17, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 153 MBOn 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. #EZSMOKEGM #HP53PRODUCTIONS #SOUTHSIDEDNA https://linktr.ee/hp53produ...
Episode 67: Tim Anderson/Josh Donaldson, NBA Conference Finals, Nick Saban/Jimbo Fisher/Deion Sanders
May 24, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 121 MBOn 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 #...
Episode 66: NBA Playoffs, Bears/NFL Draft, Cubs/Sox Crosstown
May 06, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 139 MBOn 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 #EZSMOKEGM #HP53PRODUCTIONS #SOUTHSIDEDNA #NFLDRAFT #CROSSTOWN https://linktr.ee/hp53productions
Episode 65: Kendall Gill/NBA Playoffs, NFL Draft
April 25, 2022 03:40 - 1 hour - 148 MBOn 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 #EZSMOKEGM #HP53PRODUCTIONS #SOUTHSIDEDNA #SEERED #NBAPLAYOFFS...
Episode 64: Bulls/Bucks Round 1, NBA Playoffs, Winning Time, Showtime Lakers Series
April 20, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBOn 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!!! #EZSMOKEGM #HP53PRODUCTIONS #SOUTHSIDEDNA #SEERED #NBAPLAYOFFS #WINNINGTIME #HBO https://linktr.ee/hp53...
Episode 63: Oscar Slap, Bulls Playoff Push, Final Four, NFL Overtime
March 31, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 144 MBOn 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 #EZSMOKEGM #HP53PRODUCTIONS #SOUTHSIDEDNA #SEERED #BEARDOWN https://linktr.ee/hp53productions
Episode 62: Bulls, NFL Free Agency, Bears
March 24, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 182 MBOn 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 #EZSMOKEGM #HP53PRODUCTIONS #SOUTHSIDEDNA #SEERED #BEARDOWN https://linktr.ee/hp53productions
Episode 61: Khalil Mack Trade, Baseball is Back, Bulls Basketball
March 11, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 157 MBOn 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 #EZSMOKEGM #HP53PRODUCTIONS #SOUTHSI...
Episode 60: Bulls, MLB Labor Season Postponed, Grambling St./Art Briles
March 02, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 142 MBOn 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. ...
Episode 59: NBA ALL Star Weekend, Tristan Thompson and the Bulls, Juwan Howard, Brian Flores
February 23, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 146 MBOn 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 #EZSMOKEGM #HP53PRODUCTIONS #SO...
Episode 58: Super Bowl Recap, Bulls After the Trade Deadline
February 16, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 143 MBOn 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 #EZSMOKEGM #HP53PRODUCTIONS #SOUTHSIDEDNA #SEERED #SUPERBOWL https://linktr.ee/hp53productions
Episode 57: Bulls Trade Deadline, Brian Flores Lawsuit, Super Bowl Preview, Devin Hester
February 09, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 158 MBOn 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 - S...
Episode 56: Bears Hire Eberflus, Bengals vs Rams Super Bowl, Brady Retiring?, Bulls Basketball
February 01, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 195 MBOn 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. ...
Episode 55: Bears Hire New GM, Divisional Playoff Recap, Caruso Injured, Bonds Not Voted Into Hall& Clemons
January 26, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 193 MBOn 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 ...
Episode 54: Bulls Losing Streak, Bears GM/Head Coach Search, Lack of Black NFL Coaches , Wildcard Recap
January 19, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 175 MBOn 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 #EZSMOKEGM #...
Episode 53: Bears Fire Pace & Nagy, Georgia Wins National Championship
January 11, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 189 MBOn 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 #EZSMOKEGM #HP53PRODUCTIO...
Episode 52: Bulls Winning Streak, Bears Final Week, College Football Playoffs, Antonio Brown
January 06, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 192 MBOn 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...
Episode 51: Bulls Reach 20 Wins, Bears Win In Seattle, Passing of Jeff Dickerson & John Madden
December 29, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 128 MBOn 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...
Episode 50: Bears Lose to Vikings/Bulls Back From Covid/Travis Hunter JSU, HBCU Football
December 21, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 196 MBOn 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 -...
Episode 49: Bears/Packers, Bulls Covid Outbreak, Heisman Trophy Presentation
December 14, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 193 MBOn 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 ...
Episode 48: Bulls Keep On Rolling, Bears Lose Again, College Football Playoffs
December 07, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 184 MBOn 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 #EZSMOKEGM #HP53PRODUCTIONS #SOUTHSIDEDNA #SEERED #CHICAGOBULLS #C...
Episode 47: Bulls Inconsistency, Nagy Still Coaching, College Coaching Carousel
December 01, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 176 MBOn 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 #EZSMOKEGM #HP53PRODUCTIONS #SOUTHSIDEDNA #SEERED #CHICAGOBEARS https://lin...
Episode 46: Matt Nagy Fired???/Bulls Looking Good
November 24, 2021 09:43 - 1 hour - 144 MBOn 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 #EZSMOKEGM #HP53PRODUCTIONS #SOUTHSIDEDNA #SEERED #CHICAGOBEARS ht...
Episode 45: Bulls West Coast Swing, Bears on the Bye
November 17, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 150 MBOn 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 #EZSMOKEGM #HP53PRODUCTIONS #SOUTHSIDEDNA #SEERED #CHICAGOBEARS https://linktr.ee/hp53productions
Episode 44: Bulls Basketball, Bears & College Football Rankings
November 03, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 129 MBOn 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 ...
Episode 43: Bears Embarrassed in Tampa, Bull Quick Start, 75th All NBA Team
October 26, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 163 MBOn 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. #EZSMOKEGM #HP53PRODUCTIONS #SOUTHSIDEDNA #SEERED #CHICAGOBEARS https://linktr.ee/hp53productions
Episode 42: Bears/Packers, Chicago Sky WNBA Champs, Chicago Bulls Season Opening
October 19, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 161 MBOn 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. #EZSMOKEGM #HP53PRODUCTIONS #SOUTHSIDEDNA #SEERED #CHICAGOBEARS #CHICAGOSKY https://linktr.ee/hp53productions
Episode 41: White Sox Eliminated, Bears Win, Jon Gruden Racist Emails
October 13, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 128 MBOn 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. #EZSMOKEGM #HP53PRODUCTIONS #SOUTHSIDEDNA #WHITESOX #CHICAGOBEARS #LASVEGASRAIDERS https://linktr.ee/hp53productions
Episode 39: Bears Win/Matt Nagy/Justin Fields
October 06, 2021 09:00 - 56 minutes - 104 MBOn 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. #EZSMOKEGM #HP53PRODUCTIONS #SOUTHSIDEDNA #BearDown #JustinFields https://linktr.ee/hp53productions
Episode 40: Ozzie Guillen Previews the White Sox/Astros ALDS
October 06, 2021 09:00 - 41 minutes - 76.2 MBOn 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. #EZSMOKEGM #HP53PRODUCTIONS #SOUTHSIDEDNA #OzzieGuillen #White Sox https://linktr.ee/hp53productions
Episode 38: Matt Nagy - You Failed This City!!!
September 28, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 147 MBThis 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!!! #EZSMOKEGM #HP53PRODUCTIONS #SOUTHSIDEDNA https://linktr.ee/hp53productions
Episode 37: Bears/Fields & Dalton, College Football, Yankees/White Sox
September 22, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 143 MBThis 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 F...
Episode 36: Bears/Rams, College Football Week 2 Recap
September 14, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 136 MBThis 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 #EZSMOKEGM #HP53PRODUCTIONS #SOUTHSIDEDNA https://linktr.ee/hp53producti...
Episode 35: Bears Preview, Week 1 College Football Recap, NFL Predictions
September 07, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 161 MBThis 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 Prediction...
Episode 34: Dalton & Fields/College Alliance/Those Yankees
August 25, 2021 09:00 - 53 minutes - 99.5 MBThis 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 ...
Episode 33: Justin Fields & The Bears/Field of Dreams/Yankees vs White Sox
August 17, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 138 MBThis 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 #EZSMOKEGM #HP53PRODUCTIONS #SOUTHSIDEDNA https://linktr.ee/hp53productions
Episode 32: NBA Free Agency/MLB Trade Deadline/Aaron Rodgers
August 03, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 134 MBThis 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...
Episode 31: Bucks World Champs/Team USA/College Realignment
July 27, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 149 MBThis 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 #EZSMOKEGM #HP53PRODUCTIONS #SOUTHSIDEDNA https://linktr.ee/hp53producti...
Episode 30: NBA Finals, Nichols/Taylor/ESPN, USA Basketball, NCAA NIL & More
July 13, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 159 MBThis 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 ...
Episode 29: NBA Playoffs, No More Sticky Fingers in Baseball, Supreme Court/NCAA
June 22, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBThis 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 ...
Episode 28: White Sox/Cubs 1st Place, NBA Playoffs, Justin Fields, CFB Playoffs
June 15, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 127 MBThis 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 ...
Episode 27: NBA Playoffs, Naomi Osaka & Rodgers vs the Pack
June 08, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 150 MBThis 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 ...
Episode 26: White Sox/Yankees, NBA Playoffs, Carl Nicks
May 25, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 172 MBThis 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 ...
Episode 25: Final Week of the Bulls Season
May 12, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 183 MBThis 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 pr...