Carmen and Jurko

Carmen and Jurko keep Bears Victory Monday rolling with Courtney Cronin, who joins to recap Chicago’s 59-37 win over Carolina. Courtney discusses the extreme field heat, the Bears’ conditioning, Caleb Williams’ rushing impact and why the offense looked so professional in Ben Johnson’s system. The guys also get into Kalif Raymond’s big debut, Jaday Walker’s blocking, Colston Loveland’s quiet stat l...

Carmen and Jurko celebrate Bears Victory Monday after Chicago opens the season with a wild 59-37 win over Carolina. Caleb Williams looks in total command of Ben Johnson’s offense, DeAndre Swift delivers explosive plays, Rome Odunze and Cole Kmet find the end zone and the Bears put up one of the biggest scoring games in franchise history. The guys marvel at the fact that Colston Loveland did not ev...

Carmen and Jurko talk Week 1 betting with Todd Furman, who joins from Las Vegas to break down Bears-Panthers, early-season NFL unders and several season-long plays. Furman shares thoughts on the Dolphins and Giants win totals, the Buccaneers in the NFC South, Josh Allen passing props, Bengals-Bucs under, Vikings over Packers and Tennessee against Georgia Tech. The guys then look at the Bears’ sche...

Carmen and Jurko continue a Dr. Pepper Bears Friday with Jason McKie, who joins to preview Bears-Panthers in Week 1. McKie discusses early-season NFL sloppiness, how Chicago’s defensive front can attack Bryce Young and why Tet McMillan is the player the Bears must identify in Carolina’s passing game. Jurko then delivers his Keys to the Game, including avoiding self-inflicted mistakes, stopping the...

Carmen and Jurko open a Dr. Pepper Bears Friday by reacting to the 49ers beating the Rams in Australia behind a Kyle Shanahan master class. The guys discuss Brock Purdy, San Francisco’s defense, Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel and why it is still too early to panic about the Rams after one strange international game. Jurko explains why his member-guest golf tournament fell through, and the crew tries to...

Carmen and Jurko recap the Seahawks’ win over the Patriots as Drake Maye throws three fourth-quarter interceptions and Sam Darnold exits early with a hip injury. The guys discuss how Seattle protected Drew Lock, why September NFL football can look sloppy and what the Patriots’ mistakes revealed in the opener. They also preview Rams-49ers in Australia, digging into the travel, time-zone chaos and t...

Carmen and Jurko get ready for Bears-Panthers with Jeff Joniak, who joins to preview Week 1 and explain why early-season NFL football can look sloppy. Joniak discusses Xavion Thomas’ speed, what the Bears offense could look like under Ben Johnson and why Carolina’s size on both sides of the ball could create problems. He also breaks down Bryce Young, Rome Odunze’s calf injury and the strange setup...

Carmen and Jurko open the hour after a rough night for Chicago baseball as the Cubs get swept by the Brewers and the White Sox lose again. The guys react to Milwaukee continuing to separate itself from the Cubs, the Brewers’ player development edge and Craig Counsell’s decision to pinch-hit B.J. Murray instead of letting Carson Kelly face Abner Uribe with PCA waiting on deck. They also recap the N...

Carmen and Jurko make their full NFL season predictions with help from Jack and CKatt as the league officially kicks off. The guys pick division winners, wild-card teams, award winners and Super Bowl matchups, with predictions ranging from Texans-Rams to Bears-Ravens and even Broncos-Rams. They also discuss what part of the Bears defense could improve the most, especially after several additions a...

Carmen and Jurko celebrate NFL opening day as the season finally arrives, even if it starts on a Wednesday. The guys discuss Patriots-Seahawks, 49ers-Rams in Australia, Aaron Donald not making the trip and yet another brutal 49ers injury after Alfred Collins tears his patellar tendon. The final List of Lists lands on Field Trip Destinations, leading to picks like Great America, the Museum of Scien...

Carmen and Jurko open NFL Day Zero with plenty of concern about both Chicago baseball teams after a rough Tuesday night. The White Sox get blown out by the Pirates as Sean Burke’s struggles continue, while Mune Murakami’s September slump adds another worry to the lineup. The Cubs lose another late lead to the Brewers, putting the spotlight back on Jacob Webb, Craig Counsell and a bullpen that does...

Carmen and Jurko get ready for Bears-Panthers with Tom Thayer, who explains why Carolina’s size, offensive tackles, big receivers and Bryce Young’s development make Week 1 an interesting test. Thayer also discusses whether the Bears defense can survive early injuries and become at least average if the pass rush shows up. The guys then make some bold NFL predictions, including Miles Garrett chasing...

Carmen and Jurko continue Bears opening week by previewing Chicago’s matchup with Carolina and questioning how much respect the Panthers deserve after winning the weak NFC South. The guys look at Bryce Young, Dave Canales, Tet McMillan and why the Bears are favored on the road in Week 1. The List of Lists lands on Fictional Foods, leading to picks like the Krabby Patty, Brontosaurus burger, Everla...

Carmen and Jurko are back after Labor Day weekend as Bears opening week finally arrives. The guys debate whether the Bears should still view themselves as hunters despite last year’s success, where they sit in the NFC North and why Ben Johnson will not let them get comfortable. They also check in on both baseball playoff races, with the White Sox holding a three-game AL Central lead and the Cubs t...

Jack McGrath and Peggy Kusinski are in for Carmen and Jurko as Jason McKie joins to discuss Bears practice in the heat, defensive injuries and the ongoing uncertainty around Kyler Gordon. McKie explains why the communication around Gordon’s return feels confusing and why the Bears need clarity from the player, trainers, coaches and representation. He also breaks down how Xavion Thomas could fit in...

Jack McGrath and Peggy Kusinski are in for Carmen and Jurko as the hour opens with NFL executives showing major respect for Ben Johnson and the Bears. The guys discuss why Johnson was voted one of the NFL’s top offensive play callers, why executives may be higher on the Bears than national media, and what concerns still exist on defense. The List of Lists lands on Detectives, leading to picks like...

Jack McGrath and Peggy Kusinski are in for Carmen and Jurko as the show opens with Peggy explaining how she nearly missed the show because of a scheduling mix-up. Jack brings in his mustard-stained Kyle Hendricks jersey from Wrigley Field, sparking a debate over whether his friend should pay to replace it and what Chicago sports jersey is the best buy right now. Callers join in with stories about...

Jesse Rogers fills in for Carmen alongside Jurko as Brewers manager Pat Murphy joins after Milwaukee’s latest win over the Cubs. Murphy explains how the Brewers keep winning despite ranking last in home runs, why getting on base and playing clean baseball matter so much, and how he manages young players through a long season. Jesse and Jurko react to Murphy’s philosophy and discuss why Brewers cul...

Jesse Rogers fills in for Carmen alongside Jurko as Jeff Joniak joins to discuss the Bears’ final roster, Kyler Gordon’s uncertain status and the biggest questions in the secondary. Joniak also weighs in on the linebacker room, Colston Loveland’s potential, the NFC North race and whether the Bears or Lions enter the season with fewer question marks. The List of Lists lands on Comic Book Heroes, le...

Jesse Rogers fills in for Carmen alongside Jurko as the guys react to a rough night for both Chicago baseball teams. The Cubs lose another frustrating game to the Brewers, and Jesse says the NL Central race is officially over as the focus shifts to holding off Philadelphia for the top wild-card spot. The guys break down the Cubs’ bullpen issues, defensive mistakes, Milwaukee’s edge and whether Cra...

Shea Norling sits in for Carmen alongside Jurko as the guys get ready for their Bub City Hot Wings Challenge in honor of Caleb Williams appearing on Hot Ones. Before the wings arrive, they help plan Jack’s friend’s first trip to Wrigley Field and react to the Cubs’ new social media rom-com, Nine Innings to Love. The Bears conversation centers on Ben Johnson’s comments about Caleb Williams’ maturit...

Shea Norling sits in for Carmen alongside Jurko as the guys react to Caleb Williams’ comments about his future contract and whether winning, not money, is his biggest motivation. Jurko breaks down how quarterback deals work against the salary cap and why the Bears will have to pay Caleb if he becomes the franchise quarterback everyone expects. The List of Lists lands on Matt Damon Things, leading...

Shea Norling sits in for Carmen alongside Jurko as the guys open the show by previewing their Hot Wings Challenge in honor of Caleb Williams appearing on Hot Ones. They revisit Ryan Poles’ comments on Kyler Gordon and debate whether the Bears can count on him at all this season. Jesse Rogers joins to discuss the Cubs’ bullpen meltdown, why holding off Philadelphia for the top wild-card spot matter...

Shea Norling sits in for Carmen alongside Jurko as Tom Thayer joins to react to Ryan Poles’ unusually honest comments about Kyler Gordon’s rehab. Thayer explains why the Bears’ locker room will know whether a player is giving everything to get back, and he also breaks down the revamped defensive line, Gervon Dexter trade and nickel corner options. Shea and Jurko continue the Kyler Gordon conversat...

Shea Norling sits in for Carmen alongside Jurko as the hour opens with Big Rig Ron backing Shea after the earlier PCA debate. The List of Lists lands on Centers, leading to picks like Shaquille O’Neal, Jonathan Toews, the United Center, center field, Cinnabon centers and the center of a Tootsie Pop. The guys also take listener calls on Oreo centers, the Playboy centerfold, shopping centers and ple...