Episodes

  • 9/25 11AM: Todd Furman & Chicago Baseball Joy

    9/25 11AM: Todd Furman & Chicago Baseball Joy
    Sep 25 2026
    Carmen and Jurko go to Las Vegas with Todd Furman for a full football betting preview after the Packers’ ugly Thursday night loss. Todd explains how the Bears-Eagles number moved after the Caleb Williams and Tyson Bagent injury news, then breaks down Texans-Colts, Bills-Chargers, Ravens-Cowboys in Brazil, Ole Miss-Florida, Mississippi State-Missouri, Broncos-Rams, Browns-Panthers and Michigan-Iowa. He also weighs in on Cubs and White Sox futures as both Chicago baseball teams head to October. The guys celebrate PCA’s 40-40 season, the White Sox’s historic playoff turnaround and the rare feeling of both sides of town being alive at the same time. The hour closes with Will Venable’s clubhouse message, the Sox still chasing Cleveland, the Cubs trying to manage the Boston weather and a case for Venable as manager of the year.
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    42 mins
  • 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
  • 9/28 11AM: Jurko’s Bears-Eagles Keys

    9/28 11AM: Jurko’s Bears-Eagles Keys
    Sep 28 2026
    Carmen and Jurko close Bears Bonanza with Yurko’s Keys for Bears-Eagles on Monday Night Football. The good kid says the Bears need smart football, no penalties, more involvement from the receivers and tight ends, defensive-line movement and a cleaner kicking operation from Cairo Santos. The hour also features an all-time moment when Yurko forgets his own acronym, plus reaction to Caleb Williams’ grade two hamstring strain and how long the Bears may be without their starting quarterback. The guys also discuss the Vikings trading J.J. McCarthy to the Giants, the challenges of winning with Case Keenum and whether the Bears can steal a close one at Soldier Field. The show wraps with Cubs and White Sox playoff excitement, late-night postseason baseball, President’s Cup reaction and Bears-Eagles predictions.
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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
  • 9/28 9AM: Case Keenum Gets the Eagles

    9/28 9AM: Case Keenum Gets the Eagles
    Sep 28 2026
    Carmen and Jurko open a loaded Chicago sports week with Bears-Eagles on Monday Night Football and playoff baseball starting Tuesday for both the Cubs and White Sox. Caleb Williams is out with a grade two hamstring strain, Tyson Bagent will serve as the backup and Case Keenum gets the start against a Philadelphia defense that still remembers being run over by the Bears last year. The guys discuss how Ben Johnson can win with his third-string quarterback, why the Bears need to lean on the run game and how Vic Fangio may adjust after last season’s 281-yard rushing performance. They also break down the White Sox heading to Houston, the Cubs going to San Diego and why both wild-card matchups come with real challenges. The hour closes with President’s Cup talk, late-night Cubs complaints, key Bears-Eagles trench matchups and the importance of cleaning up special teams.
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    45 mins
  • 9/28 10AM: NFL Week 3 Chaos & Most Important Bear Not Named Keenum

    9/28 10AM: NFL Week 3 Chaos & Most Important Bear Not Named Keenum
    Sep 28 2026
    Carmen and Jurko continue Bears Bonanza with Case Keenum set to start Monday night against the Eagles while Caleb Williams sits with a grade two hamstring strain. The guys reset the huge Chicago sports schedule, with Bears-Eagles tonight and both the White Sox and Cubs beginning their wild-card series Tuesday on ESPN Chicago. They also go around a wild Week 3 in the NFL, including the Vikings at 3-0, the Packers’ issues, the Lions’ defensive concerns, Baker Mayfield’s injury and Mike Tomlin’s strong TV breakdown of Dallas’ late-game mistakes. The conversation shifts to young quarterbacks, with Drake May struggling, Bo Nix flashing, Justin Herbert frustrating and Caleb’s development paused by injury. The Brunch Rush brings Case Keenum comparisons, the most important Bears player against Philadelphia, Garrett Bradbury’s matchup, Gronk in Buffalo and whether the Raiders’ hot start takes Maxx Crosby off the trade board.
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    43 mins
  • 10/14 11AM: Ben Johnson addresses Caleb's Return | Jesse Rodgers on Sox

    10/14 11AM: Ben Johnson addresses Caleb's Return | Jesse Rodgers on Sox
    Oct 14 2026
    Carmen and Shea Norling close Back to Work Wednesday with Ben Johnson’s live press conference as the Bears prepare for Atlanta. Johnson addresses Montez Sweat’s suspension, Dayo Odeyingbo’s injury, Austin Booker, Tyrique Stevenson, TJ Edwards, Caleb Williams being listed as full and the challenge of slowing down Bijan Robinson. The guys react to the quarterback situation, including Tyson Bagent’s rough Green Bay start, Case Keenum’s role and why the Bears simply need Caleb back on the field. They also discuss Colston Loveland’s usage, Cole Kmet, the red zone, the Blackhawks win and a White Sox debate over Munetaka Murakami’s final at-bat. Plus, Jesse Rogers joins after Chris Getz’s press conference to break down the White Sox offseason, the young pitching plan, swing-and-miss concerns, MLB labor questions and what the Cubs need to examine with their pitching operation.
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    43 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