Domestic Draft

Summertime Chi isn't just a phrase, it's a state of mind! We kick off this episode by recapping Memorial Day Weekend and ranking some of our favorite summertime activities around the city! We recap the Crosstown Classic and give an overview of the current state of the Cubs-Sox rivalry.  Later, we look ahead to the NBA Finals matchup between the Celtics and Warriors and give our predictio...

On today's episode, we share a beer with our next guest, Bryan Smith! Bryan is a writer for Bleacher Nation who focuses on prospects in the Chicago Cubs organization! He fills us in on how his fascination with minor league players began with a little known player named Albert Pujols and how that led him to where he is today. We discuss some of the big name prospects to keep an eye on in the C...

On today's episode, we welcome our next guest, Kevin Kaduk! Kevin is a former Writer and Editor for Yahoo! Sports and current Head of Content at CHGO Sports! We talk about his days at Yahoo, what it was like building the "Big League Stew" column that ran for over 10 years and how his past experiences helped him create something new and refreshing with CHGO. Later, we get Kevin'...

On today's episode, we welcome our next guest, Herb Lawrence! Herb covers the White Sox for CHGO and is a former producer at 670 the Score! We talk about his days in radio at 670, which included a memorable visit to their studio by Phife Dawg from A Tribe Called Quest. Later, Herb dissects the White Sox season so far, Tim Anderson's defensive struggles and what needs to change for this t...

On today's episode, we share a Longsnapper IPA with former Chicago Bear, Patrick Mannelly! Pat is the longest-tenured player in Chicago Bears history and one of the top 100 Bears of all time! He fills us in on the "art of the long snap", what it means to have an award named after him and what it takes to become an elite long snapper in today's NFL. Later, Pat shares some locker...

"ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?!" It's that time of year again when teams make decisions that can make or break a franchise. We recap 1st year General Manager Ryan Poles pre-draft press conference and decide if we're buying or selling what he's saying.  Evan gives his analysis of the Chicago Bears biggest needs and highlights some impact players we should keep an eye on...

On today's episode, we welcome our next guest, Will Gottlieb! Will is a Bulls writer and podcaster for CHGO Sports who previously worked for Spotify, Bleacher Report and the Athletic. You can find him on Twitter @wontgottlieb. Will discusses what went wrong in Game 1 for the Chicago Bulls and what adjustments need to be made for them to steal Game 2. Will Billy Donovan make some changes to th...

On today's episode, we take a look at the surprising start for the first place Chicago Cubs! Is Seiya Suzuki the clear NL Rookie of the Year? Is Kyle Hendricks criminally underrated? Can the Cubs maintain this success for the entirety of the 2022 regular season? Later, we look ahead to the daunting task the Bulls face in the first round of the NBA playoffs.  Let us know your thoughts on Insta...

On today's episode, we welcome our next guest, Will DeWitt! Will is a podcast host, content creator & digital marketer for CHGO Sports. You can find him on Twitter @Wi11DeWitt. Will fills us in on his journey from "do it yourself" to being acquired by CHGO and discusses what it's like to cover the Bears full time! Speaking of the Bears, we look at their offseason so far and...

On today's episode, we're talking baseball! Before we dive into this year's fantasy baseball outlook, we look ahead to the Final Four and give our predictions for who takes home the hardware. After, we try to figure out what's wrong with the Chicago Bulls and if they will be in the playoffs or play-in game. With the start of the MLB season only days away, we take an in-depth lo...

On today's episode, we share a beer with our next guest, Michael Cerami! Michael covers the Chicago Cubs, Bears, and Bulls at Bleacher Nation. You can find him on Twitter @Michael_Cerami. Michael fills us in on how he went from writing about his favorite movies to writing about his favorite team - the Cubs! Then we dive deep into the expectations for this Cubs team heading into the 2022 regul...

On today's episode, it's MARCH MADNESS! We start by recapping the non-stop action over the last week in NFL Free Agency. We look at who the Bears have added and discuss what we hope the front office accomplishes the rest of this offseason. We give some updates on the Chicago Bulls and do some wishful thinking as they head into the final stretch of the regular season. BASEBALL IS BACK! We...

On today's episode, we welcome our next guest, Vashon Jordan Jr! Vashon is a Southside Chicago Photographer who has done work for the Chicago Bulls, Chicago Tribune and currently works for Governor JB Pritzker's re-election campaign. Vashon discusses his passion for photography and some of his favorite moments he has captured in the city over the past few years. He fills us in on how his...

On today's episode, we welcome our next guest, Jenna Duddleston! Jenna is a Southside Chicago resident and host of Bar Talk with Jenna. You can find her @bartalkwithjenna on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. Jenna shares how growing up in a family that owns one of the oldest Irish pubs in America has shaped her and unknowingly guided her to where she is today. This episode is for anyo...

On today's episode, we welcome our next guest, Rob Schwarz Jr! Rob is an editor and freelance journalist for Bear Goggles On - a Chicago Bears blog site that is part of the FanSided network. Rob shares how he became a Bears fan and fills us in on his journey before we take a look around the NFL at key free agents that could be on the Bears radar in the coming weeks.  Later, we talk about the...

On today's episode, Dan takes the show solo and welcomes our next guest, Nicholas Moreano! Nicholas is the Bears Beat Reporter for the Chicago Audible and Content Creator for Bear Goggles On. They discuss what the Bears have accomplished so far in the offseason and the moves that still need to be made to take back the North! Later, Dan breaks down the Bulls recent success and how dominant Dem...

On today's episode, we welcome our next guest, Rick Camp! Rick is the executive producer of the Bernstein & Rahimi show on 670 the Score. He’s also a Bulls postgame host, does NBA player props for 4for4football, and has his own podcast - the I’m Fat Podcast w/ Jay Zawaski. We discuss how Rick rose the ranks to be the executive producer for one of the most popular Chicago sports radio show...

On today's episode, we welcome our next guest, Jacob Infante! Jacob is an NFL Draft analyst for USA Today SMG's Draft Wire and also covers the Chicago Bears for SB Nation's Windy City Gridiron. We discuss how this new Bears regime can best utilize this off-season to maximize their long-term outlook and what they should try to accomplish in the draft. Later, we look ahead to the Supe...

On today's episode, we discuss what is wrong with baseball and the MLB Hall of Fame voting. We give our instant reactions to the hiring of Bears new General Manager Ryan Poles and debate whether this is business as usual at Halas Hall or the start of a new direction for this organization. Later, we recap, what some are calling "The best weekend in NFL history" and go over who we lik...

On today's episode, we welcome our next guest, DOM Frederic! DOM is the self-anointed Director of Morale for the Chicago Cubs. We discuss how he came to be one of the most well known Cubs fans on twitter, how the Morale Supply Co started and how he came to partner with Ian Happ's Connect Roasters. We reflect on Cubs rosters of the past and look toward the future. Later, we recap Wild Car...

On today's episode, we welcome our next guest Robert Mays! Robert is an NFL writer for the Athletic and Host of the Athletic Football Show. We discuss how he got started before diving into the Bears recent moves at Head Coach and General Manager. Robert weighs in on the Bears needs at both open positions and we dissect the potential candidates. Later, we get Robert's Super Bowl picks and...

On today's episode, we welcome our next guest - Fantasy Football Guru and Director of Analytics at RotoUnderworld, Josh Larky! Josh gives us unbelievable insight into the data-driven world of Fantasy Football while also giving his takes on what he thinks makes up the best Fantasy Football league.  Later, Dan gives his week 18 NFL picks and Evan says goodbye to his Waiver Wire Wednesday segmen...

On today's episode, we welcome our next guest - Chicago Bulls super fan and sports media personality Big Dave Watson! Dave gives us an inside look into how he got his start in sports media and discusses how growing up in a sports-obsessed house fueled his fandom. We get Dave's takes on the current Bulls roster and debate if it's a good thing that the Bears are winning games down the...

On today's episode,  we welcome our next guest, Daniel Greenberg! We discuss how Daniel has established himself as the Adam Schefter of Chicago sports and what its like to be a reliable source for breaking sports news. Later, Dan gives his week 15 NFL picks and Evan gives his Waiver Wire advice ahead of the fantasy football playoffs.  Let us know your thoughts on Instagram (@domesticdraftpodc...

On today's episode,  Eric Bierman subs in for Dan and we welcome our next guest, Rishab Sikri, to the show. You might know him better as DaWindyCity Productions on Youtube where he does post-game reactions to every Chicago Bears and Bulls game. We discuss Rishab's instant success in the Youtube world and speculate on the future of this Bears franchise. Later, Eric gives his week 14 NFL p...