Carmen and Jurko

Carmen and Shea Norling continue Back to Work Wednesday with Jurko off in Vegas and the Bears getting ready for Atlanta. The guys reset the NFC North debate, take calls on the Bears-Packers gap and dig into why Chicago’s lack of pass rush remains a major roster concern. Courtney Cronin joins from Halas Hall with updates on Caleb Williams, Tyson Bagent, Case Keenum, Montez Sweat’s suspension, Dayo...

Carmen and Shea Norling open Back to Work Wednesday with Jurko out and the Bears preparing for a Week 6 trip to Atlanta. The guys discuss Montez Sweat’s two-game suspension, whether Chicago will actually miss him and why the lack of pass rush remains one of the biggest concerns on the roster. They also look at the possibility of Caleb Williams returning, how the Bears offense can help cover up def...

Carmen and Jurko close Tuesday’s show with Tom Thayer breaking down the Bears’ loss to the Packers and why Green Bay keeps creating problems for Chicago. Thayer discusses Jordan Love, Christian Watson, the Bears’ lack of pass rush, Tyson Bagent’s struggles and why he would turn back to Case Keenum if Caleb Williams cannot play against Atlanta. The guys also dig into Jalen Johnson’s rough start, th...

Carmen and Jurko continue Tuesday’s show by reacting to a wild Bills-Rams Monday nighter and looking around the NFL after Week 5. The guys discuss Josh Allen, Sean McVay, Bo Nix, Justin Herbert, Caleb Williams’ small-sample efficiency and the Bears’ upcoming trip to Atlanta against Michael Penix and the Falcons. The main focus becomes Jurko’s Film Room, where he breaks down how Matt LaFleur and th...

Carmen and Jurko open Tuesday by recapping a wild Monday Night Football finish between the Bills and Rams, including Josh Allen’s first overtime win and Sean McVay’s frustration with the Rams’ kicking game. The guys then play buy-or-sell with the NFL after Week 5, weighing in on the 49ers, Vikings, Chiefs, Bills, Ravens, Jaguars, Bears, Lions, Seahawks, Patriots and more. The hour shifts back to B...

Carmen and Jurko close Monday’s show with more fallout from the Bears getting blown out by the Packers at Lambeau Field. The guys focus on Tyson Bagent’s struggles, the need to get Caleb Williams back and the Bears’ awful recent record inside the NFC North. They also play Jeff Joniak’s postgame interview with Ben Johnson, who discusses the turnovers, explosive plays, quarterback situation, Austin...

Carmen and Jurko keep sorting through a brutal weekend after the White Sox lose Game 5 in Cleveland and the Bears get routed by the Packers. The guys discuss the Sox striking out 21 times, Jose Ramirez delivering again, Sean Burke’s strong start, Andrew Benintendi’s rough series and why Travis Bazzana already feels like a future White Sox villain. On the Bears side, they focus on the need to get C...

Carmen and Jurko open Monday after a brutal Chicago sports weekend, with the White Sox losing Game 5 in Cleveland and the Bears getting smoked by the Packers at Lambeau. The guys focus on the Bears’ offensive mess, Tyson Bagent’s rough day, Case Keenum’s limitations and why the team badly needs Caleb Williams back. They also rip into the defense after Jordan Love and Christian Watson torched Chica...

Carmen and Jurko close Friday’s show by continuing to remember Mike Ditka after the passing of one of the most important figures in Bears and Chicago sports history. The guys play classic Ditka audio, revisit his years on ESPN Chicago, talk about his presence at Halas Hall and reflect on his impact as a Hall of Fame tight end and Super Bowl-winning coach. Courtney Cronin joins from Halas Hall to d...

Carmen and Jurko begin the hour with Jason McKie previewing Bears-Packers and explaining what Packer Week means inside the rivalry. McKie discusses Ben Johnson’s approach, Kyle Monangai’s toe injury, the Bears’ run game, Green Bay’s struggling offensive line, Jordan Love, the Bears defense and red-zone execution. The show then shifts after the breaking news that Mike Ditka has passed away at age 8...

Carmen and Jurko open a Dr. Pepper Football Friday after the White Sox lose Game 4 to Cleveland and now face a winner-take-all Game 5 on the road. The guys discuss why the moment may have gotten too big for the young Sox at home, but why going back to Cleveland could actually help them reset. They break down Will Venable’s bullpen decisions, Hagan Smith’s walks, Eric Fedde’s strong work, Grant Tay...

Carmen and Jurko close Thursday’s show by locking in on White Sox-Guardians Game 4 and what the Sox need to fix after a sloppy Game 3 loss. The guys focus on the 19 strikeouts, 10 walks, Miguel Vargas’ baserunning mistake, Kyle Teel’s challenge usage and why the White Sox cannot keep giving Cleveland extra chances. They debate how Will Venable should use the bullpen, including Grant Taylor, Hagan...

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...

Carmen and Jurko open Thursday by reacting to the White Sox losing Game 3 to Cleveland and needing another chance to clinch at home. The guys vent about the 19 strikeouts, 10 walks, Sean Newcomb’s early exit, Hudson’s rough outing, Miguel Vargas getting doubled off and Kyle Teel burning through challenges too quickly. They also look ahead to Game 4 and explain why the Sox need to clean up the free...

Carmen and Jurko close the show from the edge of a huge White Sox afternoon as the Sox try to sweep Cleveland and clinch a trip to the ALCS. Jesse Rogers joins live from Rate Field with the latest on Sean Newcomb opening Game 3, how Will Venable may handle the bullpen and why the Sox may not empty every leverage arm with a 2-0 series lead. The guys also discuss the White Sox lineup, Michael Antona...

Carmen and Jurko keep White Sox blackout day rolling as the Sox get ready for Game 3 against the Guardians at Rate Field. The guys discuss Sean Newcomb as the opener, Daniel Espino’s big fastball, Grant Taylor’s possible availability and the growing mystery around who will throw out the first pitch. Callers offer guesses ranging from Father Tom Hurley and Joakim Noah to Jonathan Toews, Bo Jackson,...

Carmen and Jurko open White Sox blackout day with the Sox one win away from the ALCS and Rate Field suddenly becoming the hottest ticket in town. The guys preview Game 3 against Cleveland, including Sean Newcomb opening for the Sox, Daniel Espino opening for the Guardians and the bullpen questions that could decide the afternoon. They also discuss the wild ticket prices, the chance for the Sox to...

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...

Carmen and Jurko continue celebrating the White Sox being one win away from the ALCS while breaking down how they got there. The guys discuss Sean Burke, Grant Taylor, Sean Newcomb, Miguel Vargas’ strong at-bats, Munetaka Murakami’s Japanese call and Will Venable’s steady approach in October. They also talk White Sox futures tickets, whether fans should cash out, the Yankees’ messy loss to Tampa a...

Carmen and Jurko open Tuesday still buzzing after the White Sox beat Cleveland in Game 2 and move one win away from the ALCS. The guys break down Sean Burke’s incredible relief work, Grant Taylor’s continued postseason dominance, Brenton Doyle’s game-ending catch and the tense final innings against the Guardians. They also discuss why this White Sox team feels so likable, from the clubhouse chemis...

Ben Johnson joins Jeff Joniak to review the Jets win, explain why Tyson Bagent will start against Green Bay and discuss the Bears’ red-zone execution, turnovers, Kyle Monangai, Theo Benedet and the defense’s selfless approach. The guys react to Johnson’s comments and debate how real the Bears defense is after another dominant performance. They also take calls on Bagent, Caleb Williams, DeAndre Swi...

Carmen and Jurko keep Bears Victory Monday rolling while also celebrating the White Sox stealing Game 1 from the Guardians in Cleveland. The guys discuss Munetaka Murakami’s massive home run, Grant Taylor’s incredible four-inning performance, Hagan Smith’s early work and how the Sox can attack Gavin Williams in Game 2. They also get into Michael Antonacci’s ice cream story, Tommy Pham’s near-homer...

Carmen and Jurko open Bears Victory Monday after Chicago beats the Jets and moves to 3-1 with another strong offensive performance from Ben Johnson’s group. The guys discuss Tyson Bagent, Case Keenum, Kyle Monangai’s big day, DeAndre Swift’s fumble and the Bears setting a franchise record with 34 first downs. They also debate how real the Bears defense is after shutting down another opponent, whil...

Carmen and Jurko close Bears-Dr. Pepper Football Friday with Todd Furman breaking down Week 4 betting angles across the NFL and college football. Todd talks Bears-Jets, the Browns’ win over the Steelers, the London game, Vikings-Dolphins, Patriots-Bills, Florida-Missouri and gives out his best plays for the weekend. Adam Amin joins to preview Bears-Jets after already calling both teams this season...

Carmen and Jurko continue Bears-Dr. Pepper Football Friday with Jason McKie joining to preview Bears-Jets at Soldier Field. McKie discusses Tyson Bagent, Case Keenum, the Bears’ offensive playmakers, Theo Benedet, Ozzy Trapilo, DeAndre Swift and how the defensive line can attack Geno Smith. Jurko also delivers his keys to a Bears win, focusing on controlling the clock, protecting the football, kee...