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Oct 27, 2026

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Episodes

10/16 6AM: Caleb William's Presser Making Noise 16.10.2026

The guys dissect Caleb William's presser from yesterday, what it means, reading between the lines, and more. The guys also talk about the media's role with Caleb Williams, as well as a look ahead to the Bears vs. Falcons.

10/15 8AM: Shot or No Shot/Jesse Rogers 15.10.2026

Hour 3: Kap & J. Hood played Shot or No Shot, took a trip Around The NFL, ESPN MLB Insider Jesse Rogers joined Kap & J. Hood with updates on the White Sox, Cubs and the latest MLB storylines and the Kap & J. Hood Classic Cut of The Day. 

10/15 7AM: Tom Thayer 15.10.2026

Hour 2: Former Chicago Bears Super Bowl Champion and Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer joined Kap & J. Hood with the latest updates on the Chicago Bears season. Kap & J. Hood discussed White Sox GM Chris Getz and his thoughts on the season and potential offseason moves. 

10/15 6AM: Chicago Bears: Is Caleb Williams Back? 15.10.2026

Hour 1: Kap & J. Hood discussed Chicago Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson with updates on Caleb Williams.  Caleb was a full go in a walkthrough today. Promising? Definitely. They're going to need him to hang in this game. Looks like Penix will be a go as well, so we avoid Tua unfortunately.   Who rushes the passer opposite Booker on Sunday? Dayo is out again, and not to disqualify Shemarr Turner alread...

10/14 8AM: Shot or No Shot 14.10.2026

Hour 3: Kap & J. Hood played Shot or No Shot, took a trip around the NFL and the Kap & J. Hood Cut of the day.

10/14 7AM: Tom Waddle 14.10.2026

Hour 2: Former Chicago Bears Wide Receiver and afternoon radio co-host ESPN Chicago Tom Waddle joined Kap & J. Hood with updates on the Bears vs Falcons.  Kap & J. Hood discussed the end of the White Sox season, the Show wants to send AOC to the Chris Getz Press Conference, but White Sox fan says Hoody is too hard on Chris Getz. 

10/14 6AM: Chicago Bears DE Montez Sweat Suspended for PED Use!!!!! 14.10.2026

Hour 1: Kap & J. Hood discussed Montez Sweat was suspended for PEDs it opens the door for the name that we heard all from Ryan Poles all offseason was going to be a difference maker, Shemarr Turner. He’s a huge question mark with a huge hole to fill. Do they still need to add DL? What defensive group worries you the most? I think preseason the consensus was Defensive line, but the fact that Poles...

10/13 8AM: Shot or No Shot/Albert Breer 13.10.2026

Hour 3: Kap & J. Hood played Shot or No Shot, took a trip Around The NFL, NFL Insider for SI.com Albert Breer joined Kap & J. Hood with updates on the Bears and the latest NFL storylines. and the Kap & J. Hood Cut of The Day. 

10/13 7AM: Bigger Chicago Sports Icon: Michael Jordan or Mike Ditka? 13.10.2026

Hour 2: Kap & J. Hood discussed Chicago Sports Icons, if you have one table available at your restaurant, Mike Ditka and Michael Jordan wanted it, who are you giving it to?

10/13 6AM: The Shame of a Chicago Bears Beating! 13.10.2026

Hour 1: Kap & J. Hood with a day to fully soak in the aftermath linger on Bagent's performance, because he isn't the QB and won't be the QB, so it doesn't really matter. That said: How concerned should fans be that Ben Johnson has not been able to beat the teams in this division? 0-2 vs Campbell, 1-2 vs KOC, and 2-2 vs LaFleur, totaling 3-6 against his immediate peers including playoffs. This just...

10/12 8AM: Shot or No Shot 12.10.2026

Hour 3: Kap & J. Hood played Shot or No Shot, took a trip Around the NFL, the White Sox are in a good position this offseason and the Kap & J. Hood classic Cut of the day.

10/12 7AM: Courtney Cronin 12.10.2026

Hour 2: National Bears Reporter for ESPN Courtney Cronin Joined Kap & J. Hood with updates on the Bears and the latest NFL storylines.  Kap & J. Hood pays tribute to Coach Mike Ditka and reacted to the Chicago Bears and their 31-7 loss to Green Bay dropped them to a 3-2 record for the 2026 season, and it saw them dominated on both sides of the ball. 

10/12 6AM: The Chicago Bears Sucked!! Blown Out By The Packers 31-7 12.10.2026

Hour 1: Kap & J. Hood reacted to the Chicago Bears and their 31-7 loss to Green Bay dropped them to a 3-2 record for the 2026 season, and it saw them dominated on both sides of the ball.  The defense gave up plenty of those through the air at Lambeau Field. Green Bay’s dynamic passing attack helped its offense get out to an insurmountable lead in the second half, and bad play from both Tyson Bagen...

10/9 8AM: Shot or No Shot 09.10.2026

Hour 3: Kap & J. Hood played Shot or No Shot, took a trip Around The NFL and the Kap & J. Hood Cut of The Day. 

10/9 7AM: Courtney Cronin 09.10.2026

Hour 2: National Bears Reporter for ESPN Courtney Cronin Joined Kap & J. Hood with updates on the Bears and the latest NFL storylines.  Kap & J. Hood previewed Bears vs Packers, injury report for both teams and how can they with again with Tyson Bagent. 

10/9 6AM: ALDS Game 4: White Sox Lose 9-5 Guardians Force A Game 5 09.10.2026

Hour 1: Kap & J. Hood discussed game 4 of the ALDS . The White Sox lost 9-5 as the Guardians force a game 5.   What is your confidence level? Can the Sox rebound on the road and get this done? Their pitching is not lined up well, but at least there will be a day off. Obviously, if they come back, it'll be a party.

10/8 8AM: Shot or No Shot/Jesse Rogers 08.10.2026

Hour 3: MLB Insider ESPN Jesse Rogers joined Kap & J. Hood with updates on the White Sox, Cubs and the latest MLB storylines.  Kap & J. Hood played Shot or No Shot, took a trip Around The NFL and the Kap & J. Hood Cut of The Day.

10/8 7AM: Tom Thayer 08.10.2026

Hour 2: Former Chicago Bears Super Bowl Champion and Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer joined Kap & J. Hood with the latest updates on the Chicago Bears season. Kap & J. Hood reacted to game 3 of the ALDS as the Sox dropped Game 3; it wouldn't be unreasonable to think the edge in this series shifts back to Cleveland with their ability to deploy Messick and Williams in Game 4 and Game 5.  

10/8 6AM: The White Sox Lose Game 3 of the ALDS 9-3 To The Guardians 08.10.2026

Hour 1: Kap & J. Hood discussed game 3 of the ALDS as the Sox dropped Game 3; it wouldn't be unreasonable to think the edge in this series shifts back to Cleveland with their ability to deploy Messick and Williams in Game 4 and Game 5. Also, not a great sign that the Sox struck out 19 times today and have K'd 42 times in the 3 games so far this series. How confident are we the Sox close to this ou...

10/7 8AM: Shot or No Shot 07.10.2026

Hour 3: Kap & J. Hood played Shot or No Shot, took a trip Around The NFL and the Kap & J. Hood Cut of The Day. 

10/7 7AM: Tom Waddle 07.10.2026

Hour 2: Former Chicago Bears Wide Receiver and afternoon radio co-host ESPN Chicago Tom Waddle joined Kap & J. Hood with updates on the Bears vs Packers. Kap & J. Hood reacted to Padres closer Mason Miller who went on the paternity list.  Fair or foul to miss an elimination playoff game for the birth of your firstborn?

10/7 6AM: It's White Sox Day In Chicago! ALDS Game 3 Is Today! 07.10.2026

Hour 1: Kap & J. Hood White Sox Day Part 2! It should be a party for what could potentially take place on the South Side this afternoon with the Sox advancing to the ALCS.   Are the White Sox America's team? This is the best story in sports going right now, and it's right here in our city. Nothing else even comes close in my eyes.  Padres closer Mason Miller went on the paternity list as his first...

10/6 8AM: Shot or No Shot/Albert Breer 06.10.2026

Hour 3: NFL Insider for SI.com Albert Breer joined Kap & J. Hood with updates on the Bears and the latest NFL storylines. Kap & J. Hood played Shot or No Shot, took a trip Around The NFL and the Kap & J. Hood Cut of The Day. 

10/6 7AM: Jesse Rogers 06.10.2026

Hour 2:  MLB Insider ESPN Jesse Rogers joined Kap & J. Hood with updates on the White Sox, Cubs and the latest MLB storylines.  Kap & J. Hood reacted to the White Sox are returning to Chicago one win from advancing to the American League Championship Series for the first time in 21 years. The White Sox rallied past the Cleveland Guardians 4-3 on Monday to take a 2-0 lead in their AL Division Serie...

10/6 6AM: White Sox Beat The Guardians 4-3 and 1 Win Away From The ALCS 06.10.2026

Hour 1: Kap & J. Hood reacted to the White Sox are returning to Chicago one win from advancing to the American League Championship Series for the first time in 21 years.  Braden Montgomery lined a two-run double down the right-field line in the sixth inning for the go-ahead runs and Sean Burke allowed one hit in 5 1/3 innings of impressive relief as the White Sox rallied past the Cleveland Guardia...

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