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27 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings

Chicago sports talk from good old Channel 9. Interviews with athletes past and present, media personalities and beat writers covering the Bears, Bulls, Cubs, Sox, Hawks, Fire FC, Sky, Northwestern, Notre Dame, Illinois, DePaul, Loyola, Northern Illinois and many more.

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S E29: Kurt Warner weighs in on Roquan Smith trade, Justin Fields' trajectory, Chase Claypool's impact

November 04, 2022 16:53 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MB

The Bears look a lot different after the trade deadline. Roquan Smith is in Baltimore. Robert Quinn is in Philly. Ryan Poles has an extra 4th and 5th round pick, and Chase Claypool is in Chicago for the Bears 2nd rounder next year. Kurt Warner talked to Jarrett Payton about the moves and what they mean for the future of the franchise and Justin Fields.

S E27: MLB Network's Stephen Nelson shares Sox fans' frustration

July 29, 2022 05:16 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MB

On the national stage, we know the White Sox are often afterthoughts. ESPN barely knows they exist. But, at MLB Network at least one on-air host bleeds black and white. Stephen Nelson is part of the small fraternity of Sox diehards with that big of a platform. Josh Frydman talked to him about his Sox allegiance and how he's managing through this disappointing season thus far. 

S E26: Mark Lazerus on Blackhawks rebuild, Kane & Toews future

July 13, 2022 15:41 - 9 minutes - 8.34 MB

Scotty Bowman, Alex DeBrincat and Kirby Dach are all gone. Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews may not be far behind them as the Blackhawks hit the reset button. Senior writer for The Athletic Mark Lazerus weighs in on whether Kyle Davidson got enough in return for the Cat, if dealing Dach was the right decision and where things are headed in the Hawks rebuild.

S E25: Scoop Jackson juggles NBA draft options for Bulls

June 23, 2022 11:27 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MB

Draft day is here and who the Bulls will take is anybody's guess. Scoop Jackson has a few guys in mind. He offered up some potential picks that Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley should keep their eye on, whether there is any merit to the Rudy Gobert rumors and reasonable expectations for when a Bulls championship run could start.

S E24: Brandon 'Scoop B' Robinson weighs in on NBA Finals, Bulls chances to re-sign LaVine

June 01, 2022 23:36 - 10 minutes - 9.38 MB

The NBA Finals tip off Thursday as two of the best defensive teams in the league go head to head. Golden State joined Boston as two of the four franchises to ever make the championship round six times in an eight-year span. But, the Celtics haven't been to the party in over a decade. Bally Sports NBA Insider Brandon "Scoop B" Robinson previewed the marquee matchup with Josh Frydman and weighed in on where he thinks Zach LaVine will land in free agency.

S E23: Eddie Johnson soaks up Suns' Game 7 loss & reflects on Illini career

May 20, 2022 05:10 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MB

Dan Roan had a chance to catch up with one of his favorites -- former Westinghouse and Illini star Eddie Johnson. Eddie spent 17 years in the NBA and scored almost 20,000 points. He's still deep into the game. Eddie has a national radio show, three hours a day weekdays on Sirius XM. He's also the color analyst for Phoenix Suns broadcasts. He and Dan break down that 30-point loss to Dallas in Game 7, his illustrious Illini career and what it took to make it where he is today. 

S E21: Sam Smith breaks down Bulls -Bucks Game 1

April 19, 2022 13:13 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MB

Sunday was a pleasant surprise for most Bulls fans. Billy Donovan's team was not only competitive in the series opener, it was a couple of made three-pointers away from stealing Game 1. After the way Milwaukee mauled the Bulls the last two times out, this was a step forward. They now have an extra day to make some adjustments. Dan Roan checked in with the legendary Sam Smith to take a stab at what might happen in Game 2.

S E20: Joe Cowley on the Bulls defensive woes, elite defeats & a missed opportunity for revenge on Grayson Allen

March 07, 2022 06:22 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB

It's starting to feel like Groundhog Day every time the Bulls play someone good. A four-game losing streak has dropped them to fourth in the jam-packed Eastern Conference standings. Finishing fourth quarters has been a problem, lately. But Chicago Sun-Times beat writer Joe Cowley isn't surprised by the recent skid, believing some of the Bulls success early on in the season was fools gold.

S E19: Scott Pioli peels back curtain on Bears GM Ryan Poles

February 18, 2022 14:31 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MB

When Scott Pioli took over as general manager of the Kansas City Chiefs back in 2009, Ryan Poles was one of the first guys he hired. Pioli tried to overwhelm him with work, but Poles was up for the challenge, staying even-keeled without being afraid to speak up to his boss about problems in the organization. Jarrett Payton digs deep for stories about the Bears new GM.

S E18: Rod Marinelli raves about new Bears head coach Matt Eberflus

January 28, 2022 01:50 - 9 minutes - 8.28 MB

Loyal, firm, highly-intelligent and organized. Those are the words former Bears defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli used to characterize new Bears head coach Matt Eberflus. Marinelli runs the Raiders defensive line now, but mentored Eberflus when the two worked together on the Cowboys staff. Jarrett Payton picked Marinelli's brain to find out what Bears fans should know about Eberflus, how his defensive scheme will translate in Chicago, and why Justin Fields is in good hands.  ...

S E17: Kyle Brandt weighs in on all things Bears, NFL playoffs

January 19, 2022 05:55 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB

If you need a pick-me-up, just listen to Good Morning Football host Kyle Brandt talk about football or anything for that matter. Add in Jarrett Payton and there is enough energy to power the city of Chicago. The dynamic duo dive into the Bears 2021 season, Ryan Pace and Matt Nagy's lasting impression, Justin Fields' future, the search for a new coach and general manager, and JP's widely-covered switch from high school football to soccer. Plus, Brandt breaks down the divisional round...

S E16: Olin Kreutz reflects on George McCaskey comments, state of the Bears

January 13, 2022 16:57 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB

Olin Kreutz is still angry about the comments Bears chairman George McCaskey made during his press conference Monday, calling into question the six-time Pro Bowler and four-time Piccolo Award winner's character. Kreutz dives into the state of the Bears with McCaskey at the helm and the franchise's best path forward with Matt Nagy and Ryan Pace no longer at Halas Hall.

S E15: Sarah Kustok previews Bulls-Nets marquee matchup

January 12, 2022 20:22 - 10 minutes - 9.52 MB

The top two teams in the Eastern Conference meet at the United Center Wednesday night, when the Bulls host Brooklyn. Kevin Durant, James Harden and Kyrie Irving all expected to play. The Nets' TV analyst is one of our favorite people - former DePaul star Sarah Kustok. Dan Roan talked with her about the marquee matchup.

S E14: Chris Herring on Bulls hot start, DeMar's domination & his new 90s Knicks book

November 19, 2021 15:29 - 14 minutes - 13 MB

Sports Illustrated senior writer Chris Herring tries to explain the Bulls hot start, how DeMar DeRozan is demolishing expectations and his new book Blood in the Garden: The Flagrant History of the 1990s New York Knicks

S E13: Bears talk with NFL Network's Adam Rank

November 18, 2021 00:53 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MB

NFL Network fantasy football analyst Adam Rank checks in with Jarrett Payton to flesh out Justin Fields' rise, Allen Robinson's numbers slide and Matt Nagy's future as the Bears head coach.

S E12: Paul Pabst talks Justin Fields, scorched-earth Scottie Pippen & Walter Payton's KFC commercial

November 12, 2021 17:43 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MB

Dan Patrick Show executive producer Paul Pabst discusses Justin Fields MNF debut, how Ryan Pace's future with the Bears isn't necessarily tied to Matt Nagy, what led Scottie Pippen to go scorched-earth on Michael Jordan in his new Bulls book and why Walter Payton's KFC sing-along commercial should have won a Grammy.

S E11: Curtis Granderson discusses 9th Annual Grand Giving campaign

November 02, 2021 23:17 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MB

Curtis Granderson is teaming up with Mariano's and the Greater Chicago Food Depository  to feed families in need this holiday season. The 3-time All-Star chatted with Jarrett Payton about kicking off his 9th Annual Grand Giving month-long food insecurity campaign with some baseball talk along the way.

S E10: Joakim Noah reflects on Bulls career, his new job as team ambassador & his foundation

October 28, 2021 18:16 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MB

Joakim Noah is coming back to the Bulls in a new role - team ambassador. The two-time All-Star discusses how the position will help him keep his Noah's Arc Foundation going strong, why he loves Chicago so much and what it means to have Tom Thibodeau, Derrick Rose ,Taj Gibson and all his former teammates in attendance for his big night

S E9: White Sox, Cubs & the World Series with Mark Gonzales

October 26, 2021 04:34 - 10 minutes - 9.38 MB

It's shaping up to be an interesting offseason on both sides of town. Mark Gonzales takes a look at what the Cubs and White Sox shopping plans might look like. Plus, a preview of the Braves-Astros World Series with some Dusty Bakers stories along the way.

S E8: Bears offensive breakdown with Dan Pompei

October 22, 2021 15:45 - 10 minutes - 9.63 MB

Matt Nagy tried to bring KC's Masterpiece of an offense with him to Chicago, but it hasn't worked - at all. Is Justin Fields in jeopardy of having his growth stunted by Nagy? The Athletic's Dan Pompei ponders the Bears most pressing questions with Jarrett Payton

S E7: Darnell Mayberry bullish on new-look Bulls chemistry, perimeter defense

October 20, 2021 04:36 - 8 minutes - 7.82 MB

Undefeated in the preseason, the new-look Bulls are off and running heading into the regular season slate. The Athletic's Darnell Mayberry goes one-on-one with Dan Roan to discuss how Lonzo Ball, DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine are sharing the wealth, why Alex Caruso is already a fan favorite and what to expect from Patrick Williams coming off his sprained ankle.

S E6: Toews time, the new guys & the Blackhawks playoff chances with Scott Powers

October 12, 2021 16:34 - 8 minutes - 8.19 MB

There are a lot of questions heading into the 2021 Blackhawks season. Is Jonathan Toews ready? Are the new guys gelling? Will Erik Gustafsson help bolster the back end? The Athletic's Scott Powers tried to answer all of them before Wednesday's opener in Colorado

S E5: White Sox vs. Astros, MLB playoff predictions & Cubs rebuild with Jon Morosi

October 06, 2021 03:08 - 10 minutes - 9.37 MB

MLB Network reporter Jon Morosi makes some bold predictions, including a White Sox World Series appearance with Dylan Cease taking home the MVP. He also weighs in on the future of the postseason format and what the Cubs offseason might look like.

S E4: Joe Posnanski on 'The Baseball 100' book

October 05, 2021 15:58 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MB

Award-winning author Joe Posnanski shares how he distilled 25 years of covering baseball into an anthology of stories and tidbits about the best 100 players of all-time. He and Jarrett Payton also look ahead to the White Sox-Astros ALDS showdown.

S E3: Dan Durkin dissects Bears beatdown in Cleveland

September 28, 2021 03:06 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MB

Not since 1981 have the Bears netted fewer yards in a game than they did Sunday in Cleveland. Dan Durkin breaks down the 'why's' as Matt Nagy would say and questions whether or not Nagy can fix the Bears systemically broken offense.

S E2: Notah Begay III previews 2021 Ryder Cup

September 24, 2021 05:23 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MB

Team Europe has beaten the Americans four out of the last five Ryder Cups. This year's edition is back on U.S. soil at Whistling Straits - about a two and a half hour drive from Chicago. Dan Roan spoke to NBC Sports & Golf Channel analyst Notah Begay III for a preview of what to expect this time around.

S E1: Conor McGregor

September 21, 2021 02:36 - 10 minutes - 9.26 MB

Jarrett Payton checks in with Former UFC champ Conor McGregor to see how his leg holding up after Dustin Poirier broke it at UFC 264, why the TIDL Sports recovery spray is helping, and what he's doing with his kids in Chicago.