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Football Night in Chicago

987 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★ - 51 ratings

Football Night in Chicago will have athletes, coaches, and insiders from across the NFL join the show for candid conversations on the biggest news and stories around the league. The show will also include nightly best bets and gambling strategies.

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Ep. 287: Can Bears continue to count on Kyle Long?

December 06, 2017 01:34 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

David Schuster (670 The Score), Mark Gonzales (Chicago Tribune) and Sam Panayotovich (WGN Radio) join Kap on the panel. Kyle Long’s season is over but John Fox’s season continues. Plus, should the NFL increase suspensions for violent hits after Monday night’s Steelers-Bengals game? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 286: Why is John Fox still employed by the Bears?

December 05, 2017 01:21 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MB

David Haugh (Chicago Tribune), Teddy Greenstein (Chicago Tribune) and Chicago sports radio legend Terry Boers join Kap on the panel. The Bears are dominated by a 49ers team that didn’t even score a touchdown. So why is John Fox still here? Plus, the guys discuss if the Cubs actually have a shot at Shohei Ohtani and if it’s time for the College Football Playoff to expand. Finally, Terry discusses his new book “The Score of a Lifetime” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...

Ep. 285: Kris Dunn discusses his progression during his first year with the Bulls

December 02, 2017 00:52 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MB

Sports Talk Live is on location at the United Center for Bulls Authentic Fan night. K.C. Johnson (Chicago Tribune), Mark Schanowksi (NBC Sports Chicago) and Vincent Goodwill (NBCSportsChicago.com) join Kap to talk about the state of the rebuild. Plus Kris Dunn joins Kap to talk about his first season in Chicago.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 284: Will Trubisky and Garoppolo be linked for the rest of their careers?

December 01, 2017 01:04 - 22 minutes - 21 MB

Hub Arkush (670 The Score/Pro Football Weekly), Mark Lazerus (Chicago Sun-Times) and Patrick Finley (Chicago Sun-Times) join Kap on the panel. It’s Trubisky vs. Garoppolo Sunday at Soldier Field. Will these two quarterbacks be compared to each other for the rest of their careers? And how hot is Ryan Pace’s seat in his third-straight losing season? Also, NBCSportsChicago.com’s Tracey Myers joins Kap to talk about the key to the Blackhawks turnaround of late.  See Privacy Policy at ...

Ep. 283: Nikola Mirotic somehow accepted Bobby Portis' apology without speaking to him

November 30, 2017 01:26 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MB

David Haugh (Chicago Tribune), Danny Parkins (670 The Score) and Mike North join Chuck Garfien on the panel. Nikola Mirotic says he has accepted Bobby Portis’ apology but he still hasn’t talked to him. Vincent Goodwill (NBCSportsChicago.com) joins the guys to discuss. Plus, the guys debate if the Bears would have been better off drafting Mitch Trubisky or trading for Jimmy Garoppolo last spring. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:...

Ep. 282: Vic Fangio might leave with John Fox at the end of the season

November 29, 2017 00:51 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MB

Seth Gruen (Bleacher Report/”Big Ten Unfiltered” podcast), Kevin Fishbain (The Athletic) and Jason Goch (SB Nation Radio) join Kap on the panel. It’s looking like John Fox is on the way out and Vic Fangio will reportedly go with him. Is that the right call? Why not give Fangio a shot? And has Mitch Trubisky regressed lately? Plus, Kendall Gill joins Kap to talk Bulls and the panel discusses the latest College Football Playoff rankings ahead of a huge conference championship weekend...

Ep. 281: Is there an upside to keeping John Fox as head coach any longer?

November 28, 2017 01:01 - 22 minutes - 21 MB

David Haugh (Chicago Tribune), Adam Jahns (Chicago Sun-Times) and Teddy Greenstein (Chicago Tribune) join Kap on the panel. The Bears are embarrassed by the Eagles. So what could possibly be gained by keeping John Fox around for another game? Plus Niko’s back at Bulls practice but he’s not back to talking to Bobby Portis, the college football conference title games become de facto play-in games for the Playoff and the guys discuss how they’ll remember Derrick Rose if this is it for ...

Ep. 280: Is Urlacher a first-ballot Hall of Famer?

November 23, 2017 00:20 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MB

David Haugh (Chicago Tribune), Mark Grote (670 The Score) and Seth Gruen (Big Ten Unfiltered podcast) join Kap on the panel. John Fox is getting all of the heat but how much criticism does Ryan Pace deserve for building another losing team? Plus is Brian Urlacher a lock to get into Canton next year?  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 279: Who deserves the most blame for Bears losses?

November 22, 2017 03:20 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

Mark Potash (Chicago Sun-Times), Ben Finfer (ESPN 1000) and Kevin Fishbain (The Athletic) join Kap on the panel. It’s another losing season for the Bears. So who deserves the most blame—Ryan Pace, John Fox or the players? Plus, Mark Schanowski drops by to talk about the Bulls future and if the Celtics will win the East. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 278: How should we feel about the Bears always losing tight games?

November 21, 2017 01:20 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MB

David Haugh (Chicago Tribune), Adam Jahns (Chicago Sun-Times) and Patrick Finley (Chicago Sun-Times) join Kap on the panel. Kap is happy that Mitch Trubisky played ok and John Fox’s team lost again. The panel disagrees. Plus, Leonard Floyd doesn’t have an ACL tear…. Yet. Should the Bears shut him down even if he gets good news? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 277: How hot is John Fox's seat?

November 18, 2017 01:01 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MB

Ep. 276: Who might be the next Bears head coach?

November 17, 2017 01:49 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

Hub Arkush (Pro Football Weekly/670 The Score), Teddy Greenstein (Chicago Tribune) and Danny Parkins (670 The Score) join Kap on the panel. Fox Watch continues. Is his dismissal a foregone conclusion? And how many other coaches will be fired after this season? Plus, the guys discuss Jerry Jones vs. the NFL and the latest installment of “As The Bulls Turn.”  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info...

Ep. 275: Is Kyle Long healthy enough to play on Sunday?

November 16, 2017 00:51 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB

David Haugh (Chicago Tribune), Dan Cahill (Chicago Sun-Times) and Jordan Bernfield join Kap on the panel. The Bears get back to work as they prepare for the Lions. Will Kyle Long be healthy enough to play? Plus, how long should LiAngelo Ball and his two UCLA teammates be suspended?  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 274: Who should replace John Fox? A defensive or offensive guru?

November 15, 2017 01:47 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB

Rich Campbell (Chicago Tribune), Shae Peppler (Fox 32) and Kevin Fishbain (The Athletic) join Kap on the panel. The John Fox era looks to be over. So who should replace him? Would Ryan Pace consider hiring a defensive-minded coach or does he have to find an offensive guru to help mold Mitch Trubisky? Plus, Nikola Mirotic is at Bulls practice for a second straight day and he STILL hasn’t talked to Bobby Portis. Are there any leaders on the Bulls that can get these two to talk? See ...

Ep. 273: How much pressure is on John Fox right now?

November 14, 2017 01:21 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

David Haugh (Chicago Tribune), Adam Jahns (Chicago Sun-Times) and Patrick Finley (Chicago Sun-Times) join Chuck Garfien on the panel. The Bears get embarrassed by the Packers. Is that the loss that seals John Fox’s fate? Plus Nikola Mirotic is at Bulls practice. Is that a sign that he’s coming back? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 272: Will Bulls have an All-Star player in 2020?

November 11, 2017 01:14 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Seth Gruen (Bleacher Report), Jay Cohen (Associated Press) and Danny Ecker (ChicagoBusiness.com) join Kap on the panel. The Bulls will host the 2020 All-Star Game but will they have a player in the game. The Bears have a winnable game Sunday. So should fans be mad if they lose to the Aaron Rodgers-less Packers? Plus the guys preview the big Notre Dame-Miami showdown, discuss the Blackhawks offensive struggles and debate which is more likely to happen—Illinois making the NCAA tourna...

Ep. 271: Is John Fox coaching for his job against Green Bay?

November 09, 2017 02:42 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB

David Haugh (Chicago Tribune), David Schuster (670 The Score) and Chris Kuc (Chicago Tribune) join Kap on the panel. It’s Packers week and they don’t have Aaron Rodgers. Is this a must-win for the Bears coaches if they want to keep their jobs? Plus, Bobby Portis has a big return. Does this make it easier for the Bulls to keep him and deal Nikola Mirotic? Finally, the guys talk about the Jason Heyward trade rumors and Eloy Jimenez’s great play in the Dominican Winter League.  See P...

Ep. 270: Do the Bears finally have the better quarterback over the Packers?

November 08, 2017 01:34 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Hub Arkush (670 The Score/Pro Football Weekly), Jordan Cornette (The U/ESPN 1000) and Scott King (WGN Radio) join Kap on the panel. The Bears face the Aaron Rodgers-less Packers Sunday. Do the beloved finally have the better starting quarterback? Hub doesn’t think so. Joel Quenneville goes with the nuclear option. Is reuniting Kane, Toews and Sharp a sign that the Blackhawks are in trouble? Plus Scott Paddock drops by to preview NASCAR’s next elimination race and the panel reacts t...

Ep. 269: How many wins can the Bears get over their last 8 games?

November 07, 2017 01:29 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MB

David Haugh (Chicago Tribune), Mark Carman (Fanside/WGN Radio) and national college football analyst Anthony Herron join Kap on the panel. The Bears are back from the bye. How many wins can they get over their last 8 games? And if the Bears stay competitive, will John Fox be back? The panel also discusses if it’s fair for Bobby Portis to be playing while Nikola Mirotic is out. Finally, they debate the Cubs offseason moves.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Calif...

Ep. 268: Should the Cubs re-sign Jake Arrieta or Wade Davis?

November 04, 2017 01:40 - 40 minutes - 37 MB

Sam Panayotovich (WGN Radio) and US 99’s “Stylz and Roman” join Kap on the panel. The guys discuss the Bears at the bye, and whether it’s more important to re-sign Jake Arrieta or Wade Davis this winter. Plus Mark Schanowski drops by to talk Bulls, and NBCSportsChicago.com’s John “Moon” Mullin previews the second half of the Bears season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 267: The Astros won the World Series... now what do the Cubs and Sox have to do to make it back there themselves?

November 03, 2017 00:58 - 29 minutes - 27 MB

David Haugh (Chicago Tribune), Hub Arkush (Pro Football Weekly/670 The Score) and Phil Rogers (MLB.com) join Kap on the panel. The Astros won the World Series. So what do the Cubs need to do to get themselves back in the Fall Classic? And the White Sox are attempting their own Astros-style rebuild. Are they on the right track? Plus, the guys discuss if John Fox is right to think playoffs, why Colin Kaepernick still isn’t working and if Lauri Markannen a superstar in the making. Se...

Ep. 266: Making sense of the NFL's explanation on why they overturned Zach Miller's touchdown

November 01, 2017 23:59 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MB

Nick Friedell (ESPN.com), Jason Goch (SB Nation Radio) and Jordan Bernfield join Kap on the panel. The guys discuss Game 7 of the World Series and try to make sense of the NFL’s explanation on why they overturned Zach Miller’s touchdown. Plus NBCSportsChicago.com’s Vincent Goodwill joins the panel to talk Niko/Portis and the Bulls’ future.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 265: Joel Quenneville freaks out at Blackhawks practice

November 01, 2017 02:03 - 25 minutes - 23 MB

On the latest edition of the SportsTalk Live Podcast, Chris Hine (Chicago Tribune), Ben Finfer (ESPN Radio) and Rich Campbell (670 The Score) join Kap to discuss the Bears’ tremendous improvement on defense. They also debate the success of Mitch Trubisky’s start to his NFL career. Later, Joel Quenneville freaks out at Blackhawks practice. Is there reason to worry?  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-se...

Ep. 264: Will Ryan Pace regret not drafting Deshaun Watson?

October 31, 2017 01:55 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MB

David Haugh (Chicago Tribune), Danny Parkins (670 The Score) and Seth Gruen (“Big Ten Unfiltered” podcast) join Kap on the panel. The guys discuss Zach Miller’s medical emergency, and Jerrell Freeman’s 10-game suspension. Plus could Ryan Pace regret not drafting Deshaun Watson and does Notre Dame have a good chance to make the College Football Playoff? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. ...

Ep. 263: Diving into Blackhawks-Predators Rivalry

October 27, 2017 23:59 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB

Sports Talk Live is on location at the United Center ahead of the Blackhawks and Predators. David Haugh (Chicago Tribune), Mark Lazerus (Chicago Sun-Times) and Tracey Myers (NBCSportsChicago.com) join Kap to discuss the rivalry game and The Tennessean’s Adam Vingan joins the panel with Nashville perspective. Plus John Paxson weighs in on Nikola Mirotic’s future and big Cubs news surrounding Anthony Rizzo and Wade Boggs' good friend- Dave Martinez.  See Privacy Policy at https://ar...

Ep. 262: Is Joe Maddon in complete control after coaching changes, or is he on the hot seat?

October 27, 2017 00:16 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Hub Arkush (670 The Score/Pro Football Weekly), Gordon Wittenmyer (Chicago Sun-Times) and Patrick Finley (Chicago Sun-Times) join Kap on the panel. Joe Maddon overhauls almost his entire coaching staff. Do all of the moves mean Maddon is in complete control or is he on the hot seat entering 2018? Plus, the guys discuss Dontrelle Inman’s potential impact on the Bears offense and if Nikola Mirotic has played his final game in a Bulls uniform. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/...

Ep. 261: Should the Bears let Trubisky throw more?

October 24, 2017 03:17 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MB

David Haugh (Chicago Tribune), Adam Jahns (Chicago Sun-Times) and Mark Carman (WGN Radio) join Kap on the panel. The Bears win their second-straight game thanks to the defense but Mitch Trubisky attempts just 7 passes. Should the Bears let the rookie throw the ball more? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 260: What will the Cubs do to fix the bullpen this off season?

October 21, 2017 00:58 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MB

Mark Grote (670 The Score), Seth Gruen (Bleacher Report) and Jordan Bernfield join Leila Rahimi on the panel. The Cubs’ season is over. So what’s next for the Northsiders? Do they need to deal a position player on the Major League roster to get themselves back in the World Series? That plus the panel discusses if Mitch Trubisky will throw the ball more against the Panthers and Bobby Portis apologizes to his teammates. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

Ep. 259: What are the Bears' chances against the Panthers?

October 19, 2017 00:45 - 10 minutes - 9.37 MB

David Haugh (Chicago Tribune), Laurence Holmes (670 The Score) and Phil Rogers (MLB.com) join Kap on the panel to discuss Bobby Portis’ suspension, Edzo’s return and the Bears' chances against the Panthers.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 258: Ben Zobrist joins the show and shares his leadoff approach

October 18, 2017 00:41 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MB

Sports Talk Live is on location at the Brickhouse Tavern at Wrigley Field to get you set for Game 3 of the NLCS. David Haugh (Chicago Tribune), Jesse Rogers (ESPNChicago.com) and Bob Nightengale (USA Today) join Kap on the panel. Plus Ben Zobrist and Curtis Granderson drop by to talk about the big matchup.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 257: Should the Bears let Mitch Trubisky throw more?

October 17, 2017 00:27 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MB

Adam Jahns (Chicago Sun-Times), Ben Finfer (ESPN 1000) and Jordan Cornette (The U/ESPN 1000) join Kap on the panel. Justin Turner hits a walk-off 3-run HR off of John Lackey to give the Dodgers a 2-0 lead in the NLCS. So why was Lackey even in the game? How much blame should Joe Maddon get for the loss? The Bears run the ball over and over and over again to beat the Ravens in overtime but should they have let Mitch Trubisky throw the ball more? See Privacy Policy at https://art19....

Ep. 256: Previewing the NLCS

October 14, 2017 00:43 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MB

Fred Huebner (ESPN 1000), Mark Carman (WGN Radio) and Dan Cahill (Chicago Sun-Times) join Kap on the panel. Cubs win a wild Game 5 against the Nationals to set up a NLCS rematch with the Dodgers. David Haugh joins the guys live from LA to discuss. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep.255: Live at the United Center, the first Blackhawks Authentic Fan night

October 12, 2017 23:19 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB

Sports Talk Live is on location at the United Center. Chuck Garfien, Mark Lazerus (Chicago Sun-Times), Tracey Myers (NBCSportsChicago.com), Sam Panayotovich (WGN Radio) and Adam Burish preview the Blackhawks/Wild game. Plus David Kaplan and David DeJesus preview Game 5 of the NLDS.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 254: What to expect in Trubisky's second start

October 12, 2017 00:56 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

Chris Hine (Chicago Tribune), Kevin Dziepak (670 The Score) and Matt Verderame (Fansided.com) join Chuck Garfien on the panel. What should we expect from Mitch Trubisky in his second career start? JJ Stankevitz joins Chuck with the latest. Plus the panel discusses Derrick Rose’s performance against the Bulls and how many goals Alex DeBrincat could score this season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel...

Ep. 253: Is Dusty Baker crazy for not starting Strasburg in Game 4?

October 10, 2017 23:49 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB

Seth Gruen (Bleacher Report/”Big Ten Unfiltered” podcast), Kevin Fishbain (The Athletic) and Chris Bleck (ESPN 1000) join Leila Rahimi on the panel. NLDS Game 4 is postponed but Dusty Baker says he’s staying with Tanner Roark and not Stephen Strasburg. Really, Dusty? Plus, the panel discusses Mitch Trubisky’s debut and Adam Burish drops by to talk Blackhawks.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my...

Ep. 252: Are reports of the Blackhawks demise greatly exaggerated

October 07, 2017 00:42 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB

Seth Gruen (Bleacher Report), Sam Panayotovich (WGN Radio) and Jason Goch (SB Nation Radio) join Chuck Garfien on the panel. The Blackhawks destroy the Penguins in their season opener. So are reports of their demise greatly exaggerated? Plus the guys preview Mitch Trubisky’s much-anticipated debut and Vincent Goodwill joins Chuck with the latest on the Bulls preseason. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-...

Ep. 251: Jason Hammel previews the NLDS

October 05, 2017 00:47 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MB

David Schuster (670 The Score), Phil Rogers (MLB.com) and Chris Hine (Chicago Tribune) join Kap on the panel. Joe Maddon sets his NLDS rotation with Kyle Hendricks starting Game 1 and Jake Arrieta slated to go in Game 4. Former Cub Jason Hammel joins the panel to preview the series. Plus, Chris Hine previews the upcoming Blackhawks season and the guys discuss if Mitch Trubisky can handle the Vikings defense in his debut. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californ...

Ep. 250: What to expect from Mitch Trubisky's first start

October 04, 2017 00:56 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MB

Teddy Greenstein (Chicago Tribune), Danny Parkins (670 The Score), Patrick Finley (Chicago Sun-Times) and Ben Finfer (ESPN 1000) join Kap on the panel. Mitch Trubisky meets the media for the first time as the Bears starting QB. So what can fans expect from the second pick in the draft? NBCSportsChicago.com’s JJ Stankevitz joins Kap with the latest. Plus, Jake Arrieta is scratched from his simulated game start but is expected to start in the NLDS. Kelly Crull has the latest from Wri...

Ep. 249: Get ready for Mitchapalooza!

October 03, 2017 01:52 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MB

Ep. 248: Will Mitch Trubisky start for the Bears?

September 29, 2017 23:22 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MB

David Haugh (Chicago Tribune), Adam Jahns (Chicago Sun-Times) and Brian Hedger (NHL.com) join Kap on the panel. Mike Glennon has another terrible performance. Is it finally Trubisky time? Will Danny Trevathan be suspended for the hit that sent Davante Adams to the hospital? Plus Jake Arrieta may not start Sunday. Could he miss the NLDS? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 247: What should Cubs pitching rotation be in postseason?

September 28, 2017 23:51 - 22 minutes - 21 MB

On the latest SportsTalk Live Podcast, Seth Gruen, Hub Arkush and Teddy Greenstein join David Kaplan on the panel. The panel discusses what the Cubs pitching rotation should be for the postseason. And should John Lackey be on the roster? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 246: The Cubs showed great mental toughness as division race intensified

September 27, 2017 00:17 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Today on the Sportstalk Live podcast, Len Kasper, David DeJesus, Jason Goch and Anthony Herron join to the show to discuss the mental toughness the Cubs showed to put themselves in a position to clinch the division in St. Louis. What should the Cubs playoff pitching rotation be? Then, Will Perdue joins the panel to discuss the state of the Bulls, how long the rebuild will take and if Nikola Mirotic will make a leap in his fourth season. Finally, Scott Paddock stops by to discuss th...

Ep. 245: Cubs preparing to party in St. Louis

September 25, 2017 23:54 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MB

Joining Kap on today's episode are Jon Greenberg (The Athletic), David DeJesus (CSN Chicago), Patrick Finley (Chicago Sun Times), and David Haugh (Chicago Tribune). First, the guys preview the all-important series between the Cubs and the Cardinals where the Cubs can clinch the division by Tuesday at the earliest. Plus, should the Cubs rethink Lester's position in the postseason rotation given recent performances? Next, the guys go over the Bears success running the football in their...

Ep. 244: Can the Cubs carry their September magic into another October run?

September 22, 2017 23:34 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MB

Rick Telander (Chicago Sun-Times), Sam Panayotovich (WGN Radio) and Chris Bleck (ESPN 1000) join Kap on the panel. The Cubs come from behind to win a thriller in Milwaukee. Can they carry the September magic into another October run? The guys also preview the Bears/Steelers game and Rick gives his thoughts on the Aaron Hernandez/CTE news. Plus Carlos Zambrano drops by to talk Cubs and John Lackey’s tirade last week. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pri...

Ep. 243: Previewing N.L. Central Showdown

September 21, 2017 23:55 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MB

Hub Arkush (670 the Score/Pro Football Weekly), Phil Rogers (MLB.com) and Jordan Cornette (ESPN 1000) join Luke Stuckmeyer on the panel. Jake Arrieta returns for the big N.L. Central showdown. Len Kasper joins the guys from Milwaukee for a preview. Plus, who should be the Cubs Game 1 starter in the NLDS? Also, the panel discusses Mike Glennon’s leash on Sunday, the Aaron Hernandez CTE diagnosis and if Yoan Moncada’s hot September means big things in the future. See Privacy Policy a...

Ep. 242: The guys discuss one metric which says Bulls are worst team in NBA

September 21, 2017 02:32 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB

David Haugh (Chicago Tribune), Nick Shepkowski (670 The Score) and Dan Cahill (Chicago Sun-Times) join Kap on the panel. Jake Arrieta will return to the rotation to face the Brewers. Can he recapture his pre-injury form? Mike Glennon gets another start Sunday but should he get the hook if he struggles again? Plus, the guys discuss the one metric that says the Bulls are the worst team in the NBA. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at http...

Ep. 241: Bulls bring Doug Collins back into the fold

September 19, 2017 23:27 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Joining Kap on today's episode are Seth Gruen (Bleacher Report), Ben Finfer (ESPN Radio) and Mark Carman (WGN Radio). First the guys are joined by Jim Deshaies who previews the Cubs series in Tampa and possible playoff run. Then the panel goes over the Cubs lineup now that Addison Russell is back in action. Finally, Kendall Gill and Will Perdue join Kap to talk about the big hire the Bulls made by adding Doug Collins as a Senior Advisor in the front office. See Privacy Policy at htt...

Ep. 240: Reactions to Glennon's awful performance in Tampa

September 18, 2017 23:41 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

David Haugh (Chicago Tribune), Danny Parkins (670 The Score) and Adam Jahns (Chicago Sun-Times) join Kap on the panel. Mike Glennon is awful in the Bears' blowout loss in Tampa but he will start against the Steelers. Should it be Trubisky time at Halas Hall? The panel also dissects the Cubs’ weekend sweep of the Cardinals and Scott Paddock discusses another win for Martin Truex, Jr. at Chicagoland Speedway. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Not...

Ep. 239: Did Lackey and Contreras overreact to ump's blown call?

September 15, 2017 23:16 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB

Nick Friedell (ESPN 1000), Seth Gruen (Bleacher Report) and Dan Cahill (Chicago Sun-Times) join Chuck Garfien on the panel. The Cubs crush the Cardinals but the highlight was John Lackey and Willson Contreras’ fiery ejections. Should Lackey have kept his cool? Is that even possible for him? Plus the guys discuss if Mike Glennon has a chance against his old team and if the Sox should consider trading either Jose Abreu or Avisail Garcia this offseason. See Privacy Policy at https:/...

Ep. 238: Did Cubs offense really rebound, or were they just playing a really bad Mets team?

September 15, 2017 00:33 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MB

Hub Arkush (Pro Football Weekly/670 The Score), Patrick Finley (Chicago Sun-Times) and Jordan Bernfield join Pat Boyle on the panel. Mike Glennon heads back to Tampa. Will he have Jordan Howard in the backfield on Sunday? The Cubs score 25 runs against the Mets in two games. Is the offense back or did they just beat up on a really bad team? Plus, NASCAR star Martin Truex, Jr. drops by the studio to preview Sunday’s big Tales of the Turtles 400 at Chicagoland Speedway. See Privacy...

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