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Carmen and Jurko

Carmen and Jurko

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Join ten-year NFL veteran John "Jurko" Jurkovic & Carmen DeFalco weekdays as they host the most entertaining sports talk roundtable in town.2025, Good Karma Brands, LLC Baseball & Softball Basketball Football (American) Hourly Politics & Government
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  • 10/6 11AM: Thayer on Packer Week & Bagent | Jeff Meller on How Sustainable This Sox Run Is

    10/6 11AM: Thayer on Packer Week & Bagent | Jeff Meller on How Sustainable This Sox Run Is
    Oct 6 2026
    Carmen and Jurko close Tuesday’s show with Tom Thayer joining to preview Bears-Packers and discuss Tyson Bagent, Green Bay’s offensive line, Jordan Love, Dennis Allen’s blitz packages and the Bears’ commitment to the run. The guys also keep the White Sox conversation rolling as Chicago sits one win away from the ALCS. Jeff Meller joins in studio to break down the Game 3 pitching options, including Hagan Smith, Davis Martin, Eric Fedde, Noah Schultz, Jordan Hicks, Sean Newcomb and Grant Taylor. The hour also highlights Miguel Vargas’ strong plate appearances, the Sox’ pitching chaos and why this postseason run has pulled in plenty of Chicago baseball fans. Plus, Anthony Rizzo says Cubs fans should be rooting for the White Sox, and callers debate what it means to support Chicago when one side of town is still playing.
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    45 mins
  • 10/8 10AM: Joniak, Bears-Packers & Jurko's Film Room

    10/8 10AM: Joniak, Bears-Packers & Jurko's Film Room
    Oct 8 2026
    Carmen and Jurko keep Packer Week rolling with Jeff Joniak joining to preview Bears-Packers from Lambeau Field. Joniak discusses the Bears’ massive snap disparity against the Jets, the offensive line’s workload, Ben Johnson’s red-zone fixes, Dennis Allen’s defense and the strength of the coaching staff. The guys also get into Tom Thayer’s hatred of the Packers, the Bears’ trip to Green Bay and how Chicago can take advantage of Green Bay’s struggling run game and beat-up offensive line. Later, Jurko goes to the video board to break down how Dennis Allen created pressure against the Jets with overload looks, disguised blitzes, stunts and coverage drops. The hour also includes talk on DeAndre Swift, Kyle Monangai, Tyson Bagent, the Packers’ offensive problems and the Bears’ path to winning at Lambeau.
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    42 mins
  • 9/29 11AM: Thayer on the Case Keenum Game

    9/29 11AM: Thayer on the Case Keenum Game
    Sep 29 2026
    Carmen and Jurko talk with Tom Thayer after the Bears’ 27-7 win over the Eagles on Monday Night Football. Thayer breaks down Case Keenum’s command of the offense, Ben Johnson’s use of two-tight-end looks, Garrett Bradbury’s response after a rough week and Dennis Allen’s defensive plan against Jalen Hurts. The guys also debate whether the Bears should start Keenum again if Caleb Williams cannot play Sunday, while callers weigh in on Colston Loveland, Ben Johnson’s fourth-down decisions and the offense finally looking smooth. The hour shifts to playoff baseball as the White Sox open in Houston with Hagan Smith and Ed Fedde, the Cubs get Matthew Boyd in San Diego and Tony Kornheiser gives the Sox no respect. The show closes with Waddle and Silvy live from Cork and Kerry at the Park, a little Blackhawks talk and a full Chicago sports day on ESPN Chicago.
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    42 mins
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