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 24: Celebrate Bears Fans!!!
May 06, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 163 MBThis week on the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we recap and celebrate the Bears’ drafting of Ohio State QB Justin Fields. We also analyze the rest of their draft including 2nd round pick Seven Jenkins. We discuss if White Sox Manager Tony LaRussa’s mistakes are hurting the team. And is Lebron James a hypocrite after blasting the NBA’s play in tournament? 0:00 - Bears Draft Justin Fields 51:49 - Tony LaRussa Mistakes 1:15:25 - Why is LeBron Crying Foul? #EZSMOKEGM #HP53PRODUCTI...
Episode 23: NFL Draft Show
April 27, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 181 MBThis week on the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we look ahead to the 2021 NFL Draft. Adam Jahns (@adamjahns) of @TheAthleticChi joins us to preview what the Bears might do with the 20th pick and he gives us some insight into what the front office’s mindset is heading into the 2021 NFL season. We also have our own NFL Mock Draft. Check out how we think the draft will unfold. 6:15 - Adam Jahns Segment 58:48 - Mock Draft @adamjahns #EZSMOKEGM #HP53PRODUCTIONS #SOUTHSIDEDNA https://linktr...
Episode 22: No No No!!!
April 16, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 139 MBThis week on the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we look back on Carlos Rodon’s NO HITTER for the White Sox!!! We discuss what took so long for us to find out about White Sox slugger Yermin Mercedes. Was Minnesota Timberwolves Rookie Anthony Edwards serious when he said he didn’t know who Alex Rodriguez is? As we celebrate Jackie Robinson Day in Baseball, we ponder if integration helped or hurt the participation of African Americans in baseball. What’s up with the Bulls losing 4 straight? And how accur...
Episode 21: You Got Nothing
April 08, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 195 MBThis week on the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we discuss if the Bulls are starting to gel with their new lineup. We ponder which point guard the Bulls should acquire in the draft or free agency. We recap NCAA Final Four weekend including Baylor’s big win over Gonzaga in the championship game. We also debate the validity of the transfer portal. We talk some Yankees, White Sox and Cubs baseball. Why weren’t the Bears in on the Sam Darnold trade and take a listen to GM’s interesting NFL Draft theory. ...
Episode 20: Seeing Red Again
March 31, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 153 MBThis week on the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we dissect the Bulls’ trade deadline moves including the trade for All Star Nikola Vucevic. We also discuss the Lakers and Nets battle for talent. The NCAA Final Four is set. We give our thoughts on the last remaining teams and whether or not Cam Krutwig should return to Loyola for his final year of eligibility. We discuss the NFL’s decision to add a 17th game to the schedule. We also get GM’s take on Ohio State QB Justin Fields. We also discuss the impa...
Episode 19: Trades, Brackets & Free Agency
March 24, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 135 MBThis week on the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we look ahead to the NBA trade deadline and discuss how the Bulls should move forward. We discuss how awful our NCAA Tournament brackets look. Should Porter Moser stay at Loyola? We also look at the inequities between the men’s & women’s NCAA Tournaments. And we ponder whether or not the Bears front office actually has a plan for this team. 0:00 - Bulls Talk 30:32 - NCAA Tournament Talk 36:54 - Porter Moser’s Future 46:52 - NCAA Ineq...
Episode 18: Let It All Out...
March 17, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 161 MBThis week on the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we give our takes on the Bears signing QB Andy Dalton. We discuss the new look Bulls after Coach Billy Donovan shook up their lineups. We discuss who DePaul should hire as their next men’s basketball coach and we preview the NCAA Tournament. 0:00 - Bears Management/Andy Dalton Discussion 45:06 - Bulls Talk 53:43 - DePaul Basketball 01:04:43 - NCAA Tournament Talk #EZSMOKEGM #HP53PRODUCTIONS #SOUTHSIDEDNA
Episode 17: The Week That Was 3/3 - 3/10
March 11, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 148 MBThis week on the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we look back on NBA All Star Weekend. We try to figure out what the Bears will do about the Quarterback position. Allen Robinson gets the Franchise Tag. We recap Smoke’s Grambling St. Tigers loss to Deion Sanders and the Jackson State Tigers. And what was Creighton Basketball Coach Greg McDermott thinking when he made a racially incentive comment to his team? 0:00 - All Star Weekend Recap 14:48 - Bulls 2nd Half 19:55 - NBA 1st Half Awards ...
Episode 16: What Would You Do?
March 03, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 141 MBThis week on the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we try to figure out how the Bulls can beat the top teams in the NBA. We ask the question would you rather have Jimmy Butler or Zach Lavine? We discuss what we’d give up for Russell Wilson and if Arizona is the right destination for JJ Watt. And what would you do if your teammate stole your significant other? 0:00 - Bulls Week in Review 18:39 - Jimmy Butler or Zach Lavine 30:31 - Russell Wilson Trade Talk 43:28 - Allen Robinson Discussio...
Episode 15: Zach Lavine Better Be An All Star
February 22, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 156 MBThis week on the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we look back on the week that was for Zach Lavine & the Bulls. We make our NBA All Star selections ahead of the reserves being named. We discuss what the Bears could do at QB now that Carson Wentz has been traded to Indianapolis. And we discuss Deion Sanders' coaching debut at Jackson State. 0:00 - Bulls Week in Review 21:09 - Zach Lavine/All-Star Selections 43:41 - Wentz Trade/Bears QB Talk 1:06:20 - Can Newton Heckled 1:12:17 - JJ...
Episode 14: Snowed In
February 17, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 210 MBThis week on the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast the snowed in crew discuss Zach Lavine’s awesome play this season, Draymond Green calling out the hypocrisy of the NBA and whether there should be an NBA All Star Game this year. We also discuss the latest on the Eagles possible trade of Carson Wentz, Zach Wilson’s rise in draft stock and Justin Fields’ unexplainable fall and we chastise the Jacksonville Jaguars hire and fire of Chris Hoyle. Lastly based on Terrell Owens” wait, should Calvin Johnson have...
Episode 13: Super Bowl Recap
February 08, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 153 MBThis week on the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we recap Tampa Bay’s win over Kansas City in the Super Bowl. How great was Tampa Bay’s Defense? Should Tom Brady have been named MVP? We discuss the Carson Wentz to the Bears trade rumors. And we discuss LeBron’s gripe with the NBA over the All Star Game. 0:00 Super Bowl Recap 44:59 Carson Wentz Trade/Bears 01:02:18 LeBron/NBA All Star Game #EZSMOKEGM #HP53PRODUCTIONS #SOUTHSIDEDNA
Episode 12: Super Bowl Crossover
February 03, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 133 MBWe have a treat for you this week. The hosts of the Supa Dupa Podcast, FatherGood Podcast and the EZ, Smoke & The GM Podcast come together to get us all ready for Super Bowl Sunday. They give us a preview of the game, they discuss their best and worst halftime shows and commercials of all time and give their picks for the big game. They also sneak in some Marvel Cinematic Universe talk. #SDP #SupaDupaPodcast #podcast #HP53Productions #HP53 #SouthSideDNA @kennygdonutking @MrHappyGivens ...
Episode 11: Who's The GOAT?
January 25, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 221 MBThis week on the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we look back on the NFL’s Championship Weekend and give an early preview of Super Bowl LV between the Tampa Bay Bucs and the Kansas City Chiefs. Did Aaron Rodgers’ legacy suffer after the Packers loss? Is Tom Brady the GOAT of all sports? We also discuss the Bears and their new DC and whether or not they should go after Matt Stafford. We ponder if the Rooney Rule is working in the NFL. We also visit in on the Bulls after their loss to the Lakers. Is Lebr...
Episode 10: Championship Week & More
January 21, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 193 MBThis week on the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we look back on the NFL Divisional Playoffs and look ahead to the Conference Championship Games. We debate if Philip Rivers is a Hall of Famer. We discuss how the Bears Brass fumbled the post season press conference and how fans should react to this team going forward. We give our thoughts on the James Harden trade to Brooklyn and look back on a promising week from the Bulls. 0:00 NFL Playoffs 25:38 Philip Rivers HOF 38:47 Bears Talk 01:...
Episode 9: On ToThe Off-Season
January 13, 2021 08:11 - 1 hour - 122 MBThis week on the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we look ahead to the Bears Off-season after their loss in New Orleans. Plus we look back on Alabama winning the National Championship and the Bulls’ somewhat successful west coast road trip. 0:00 Bears Off-season 35:47 Alabama Wins National Championship 50:07 Bulls Talk 59:59 Picks #EZSMOKEGM #HP53PRODUCTIONS #SOUTHSIDEDNA
Episode 9: On To The Off-Season
January 13, 2021 08:11 - 1 hour - 122 MBThis week on the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we look ahead to the Bears Off-season after their loss in New Orleans. Plus we look back on Alabama winning the National Championship and the Bulls’ somewhat successful west coast road trip. 0:00 Bears Off-season 35:47 Alabama Wins National Championship 50:07 Bulls Talk 59:59 Picks #EZSMOKEGM #HP53PRODUCTIONS #SOUTHSIDEDNA
Episode 8: PLAYOFFS???
January 05, 2021 11:06 - 1 hour - 167 MBThis week on the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we look back on the Bears 35-16 loss to the Packers and look ahead to the playoffs as they get ready for a trip to New Orleans. We look back on a pretty good week for the Bulls and we recap the College Football Semi Finals. 0:00 Bears/Playoffs 41:28 Bulls Basketball 57:29 College Football Playoffs 1:23:59. Picks #EZSMOKEGM #HP53PRODUCTIONS #SOUTHSIDEDNA
Episode 7: Must Win
December 30, 2020 08:43 - 1 hour - 138 MBThis week on the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we preview the Bears and Packers game as the Bears try to clinch a playoff spot. We discuss the Bulls’ 3 game losing streak and we analyze the Cubs trade that sent Yu Darvish to San Diego for Zach Davies and prospects. 0:00 Bears/Packers Preview 25:42 Bulls Basketball 47:42 Cubs/Darvish Trade #EZSMOKEGM #HP53PRODUCTIONS #SOUTHSIDEDNA
Episode 6: Back to .500
December 23, 2020 08:16 - 1 hour - 160 MBThis week on the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we look back on the Bears win in Minnesota. We give praise to David Montgomery and the running game. We discuss the future of Mitch Trubisky and debate whether or not Khalil Mack is a Pro Bowler. We also talk college football playoffs and whether or not we need expansion. We look at Illinois’ hiring of Brett Bielema and we talk a little Bulls basketball. 0:00 Bears 29:00 College Football Playoffs 52:16 Brett Bielema/Illinois Football 58...
Episode 5: Winning Feels Good
December 17, 2020 07:05 - 2 hours - 247 MBThis week on the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we look back on the Bears’ big win over the Texans. We critique their drafting of Mitchell Trubisky over DeShaun Watson. We talked some Bulls basketball, we discussed Lovie Smith being fired by Illinois and Major League Baseball finally classifying the Negro Leagues as a Major League. Please like and subscribe to our podcast. 0:00 Bears Talk 52:43 Bulls/NBA Discussion 01:18:01 College Football 01:54:51 Negro Leagues #EZSMOKEGM #HP53PRODUCT...
Episode 4: Coaching During Covid
December 09, 2020 06:45 - 1 hour - 216 MBThis week on the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we look back on the Chicago Bears’ loss to the Detroit Lions. We visit with college basketball coaches Jordan McCann of Iona College and Andre Morgan of Middle Tennessee State University to discuss how it’s been coaching during a pandemic. We discuss the White Sox roster moves during the Baseball Winter Meetings. And as always we have our picks. Please like and subscribe to our podcast. Bears Discussion: 0:00 Coaching During Covid: 42:32 White Sox Di...
Episode 3: Thanksgiving Weekend Recap
December 02, 2020 09:19 - 1 hour - 191 MBThis week on the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we look back on the Bears loss in Green Bay. The GM discusses his Bears PTSD. We look ahead to the Bears’ next opponent, the Detroit Lions who fired their Head Coach and GM. We also look back at the epic Tyson/Jones Jr. fight night that included the most awesome KO ever. 0:00 Bears vs Packers Recap 47:25 Lions 1:02:41 Vandy Kicker 1:11:16 Makur Maker Injury 1:22:17 Nate Robinson KO & Tyson/Jones Jr 1:35:25 Picks Segment #EZSMOKEGM #HP53PRO...
Episode 2: The GM's Quote
November 20, 2020 13:39 - 1 hour - 216 MBThis week on the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we look back on the Bears loss to the Vikings, GM got the NBA Draft right, we look back on the Theo Epstein era on the North Side, the Miami Marlins make history with the hire of their new General Manager and we look at the 2021 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot. 0:00 Bears 32:09 NBA Draft 1:01:10 Theo Epstein/Kim Ng 1:26:51 Robinson Cano/HOF 1:47:49 Picks #EZSMOKEGM #HP53PRODUCTIONS #SOUTHSIDEDNA
Episode 1: 11-10-20
November 11, 2020 10:07 - 1 hour - 188 MBOn the first episode of the EZ, Smoke and the GM Podcast we recap the Bears' bad loss to the Tennessee Titans and try to figure out how to fix their offense. We take a look back at Notre Dame's big win over #1 Clemson. We discuss how Covid is effecting the college football season. We preview the NBA Draft and what the Bulls might do with the #4 pick. And we discuss Tony LaRussa and his most recent troubles with the law. #HP53Productions #SouthSideDNA