Synopsis
Joe Ostrowski talks about all things in Chicago sports.
Episodes
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Grote: Kendall Gill is confident in Zach LaVine and the Bulls this season (Hour 2)
20/06/2024 Duration: 39minIn the second hour, Mark Grote listened to the outpouring of support for and stories about Giants legend Willie Mays after he passed away at age 93 on Tuesday. Later, NBC Sports Chicago analyst Kendall Gill joined the show to discuss what the Bulls may do this offseason as the NBA Draft and free agency loom.
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Grote: Michael Cerami believes fans shouldn't be quick to judge Pete Crow-Armstrong (Hour 3)
20/06/2024 Duration: 46minIn the final hour, Mark Grote was joined by Michael Cerami of Bleacher Nation to discuss the Cubs' struggles and center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong's role on the club and his progress. Later, Grote explained why these Bears feel so much different from previous teams.
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Herron: Zack Pearson likes the Bears' chemistry (Hour 1)
11/06/2024 Duration: 41minAnthony Herron opened his show by recapping a busy sports weekend and by reacting to veteran tight end Marcedes Lewis returning to the Bears on a one-year deal. After that, Zack Pearson of the Bear Report joined the show to discuss who has been standing out at Bears practice recently. Later, Herron reacted to NBC Sports analyst Chris Simms' comments on the Under Center podcast about a Caleb Williams-Justin Fields comparison.
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Herron: Steve Stone believes White Sox have 2 pitchers who winning teams will want (Hour 2)
11/06/2024 Duration: 42minIn the second hour, Anthony Herron was joined by White Sox television analyst Steve Stone to discuss the club breaking its 14-game losing streak Friday and how it will approach the trade deadline. Later, Herron asked listeners which Chicago sports stadium is their favorite experience.
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Herron: Lance Brozdowski is confident Cubs can turn it around (Hour 3)
11/06/2024 Duration: 41minIn the final hour, Anthony Herron reacted to Fever star rookie Caitlin Clark being left off Team USA for the Olympics this summer. Later, Marquee Sports Network analyst Lance Brozdowski joined the show to discuss the Cubs' recent struggles and to detail how they can turn it around.
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Herron: Softy Mahler is 'nervous' about Shane Waldron running Bears' offense (Hour 3)
01/06/2024 Duration: 39minIn the final hour, Anthony Herron was joined by Softy Mahler of KJR in Seattle to explain why he's nervous about new Bears offensive coordinator Shane Waldron, who previously worked for the Seahawks. Later, Herron further discussed the Bears being selected to be featured on "Hard Knocks" on HBO.
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Herron: Which Bears player is Marshall Harris most eager to see this season? (Hour 2)
01/06/2024 Duration: 40minIn the second hour, Anthony Herron was joined by Marshall Harris of CBS 2 to discuss the latest Bears storylines and to share which player he's most looking forward to watching in 2024. After that, Herron listened and reacted to Bears coach Matt Eberflus' media session Friday in which he discussed rookie quarterback Caleb Williams' performance in OTAs. Later, Eric Edholm of NFL.com joined the show to discuss the Bears getting selected to be on "Hard Knocks" on HBO for the first time in team history.
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Herron: Sahadev Sharma breaks down what's wrong with the Cubs (Hour 1)
01/06/2024 Duration: 40minAnthony Herron opened his show by breaking down the Cubs' 5-4 loss to the Reds on Friday afternoon at Wrigley Field, a setback that included a bad decision by third-base coach Willie Harris to send a runner home in a key moment in the ninth inning. The Cubs have now lost 13 of their past 17 games and dropped to 28-30. Later, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic joined the show to discuss the Cubs' many issues lately.
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Grote: Josh Schrock previews what Bears may look like on 'Hard Knocks' (Hour 1)
31/05/2024 Duration: 45min -
Grote: Segment goes off the rails while talking Cubs with Bruce Levine (Hour 2)
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Grote: Jon Greenberg discusses the state of the Bears, Cubs & White Sox (Hour 3)
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Herron: Jake Butt is a big believer in Caleb Williams, future of Bears (Hour 3)
24/05/2024 Duration: 38minIn the final hour, Anthony Herron was joined by former NFL tight end Jake Butt to discuss why he's a big believer in Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams and the team's future. After that, Herron discussed the NBA and how a beloved former theme song may be reunited with a certain network in a new media rights deal. Later, Herron shared what he's cooking this Memorial Day weekend.
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Herron: Brett Taylor talks Cubs' pitching staff, offensive struggles (Hour 2)
24/05/2024 Duration: 43minIn the second hour, Anthony Herron was joined by Brett Taylor of Bleacher Nation to discuss the Cubs going 2-5 on their just-completed homestand, during which their bats were ice cold. After that, Herron further discussed the Cubs' woes and heard manager Craig Counsell's comments on their struggles. Later, Herron listened and reacted to Bears coach Matt Eberflus explain the ways that he has seen rookie quarterback Caleb Williams make progress during OTAs.
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Herron: Carmen Vitali talks how Bears stack up in NFC North in 2024 (Hour 1)
24/05/2024 Duration: 43minAnthony Herron opened his show by breaking down the Cubs' 3-0 loss to the Braves on Thursday afternoon and by discussing how Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams was challenged in practice at OTAs. Later, Carmen Vitali of Fox Sports joined the show to discuss how the Bears stack up in a strong NFC North in 2024.
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Grote: Sam Monson explains his offseason grades for Bears & rest of NFL (Hour 1)
21/05/2024 Duration: 45minMark Grote opened his show by explaining why Cubs fans shouldn't worry yet despite the team's recent struggles. Later, PFF analyst Sam Monson joined the show to discuss the Bears' additions this offseason and how they stack up now against the rest of the NFL.
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Grote: Brian Baldinger & Herb Howard discuss Bears' offseason moves (Hour 2)
21/05/2024 Duration: 39minIn the second hour, Mark Grote replayed his recent interview on the Daily Score podcast with Audacy Sports NFL insider Brian Baldinger, who discussed the Bears' outlook as the 2024 season looms. Later, Herb Howard of The Bigs joined the show to discuss the Bears' schedule and the latest storylines surrounding the team.
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Grote: Tony Andracki talks Cubs & roster moves (Hour 3)
21/05/2024 Duration: 37minIn the final hour, Mark Grote reacted to the Cubs' latest roster moves. After that, Tony Andracki of the Marquee Sports Network joined the show to discuss if the Cubs are starting to move in the right direction.
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Grote & Herron: Media handled Scottie Scheffler's arrest the wrong way (Hour 3)
18/05/2024 Duration: 35minIn the final hour, Mark Grote and Anthony Herron reacted to world No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler getting arrested by Louisville police Friday morning after trying to get through a traffic blockade to enter Valhalla Golf Club for the PGA Championship. After that, the crew listened to Score teammate Alyssa Bergamini's interview with NBA legend Kevin Garnett. Later, Grote and Herron wished Bears coach Matt Eberflus a happy birthday.
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Grote & Herron: What does Andy Martinez think of the Cubs' recent struggles? (Hour 2)
18/05/2024 Duration: 44minIn the second hour, Mark Grote and Anthony Herron discussed whether the Bears have an issue with their center position. Later, Marquee Sports Network reporter Andy Martinez joined the show to discuss the Cubs' recent struggles, which included a 9-3 loss to the Pirates on Friday afternoon. They also discussed a mistake that Cubs rookie outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong made.
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Grote & Herron: Derrick Mason talks Bears-Titans matchup, Chicago's WR room (Hour 1)
18/05/2024 Duration: 43minMark Grote and Anthony Herron opened their show by breaking down the Cubs' 9-3 loss to the Pirates on Friday afternoon, when Chicago veteran right-hander Kyle Hendricks was lit up again and Pittsburgh rookie right-hander Paul Skenes dominated. After that, former Titans receiver Derrick Mason joined the show to react to Chicago and Tennessee being set to play in Week 1 of the NFL Season. He also discussed the Bears' revamped receiving corps. Later, the guys listened to an odd moment from the Cubs' television broadcaster earlier in the day.