Monday Madness Sports Talk

Back at it here for episode 191 as the guy from last week's throwback episode, Blaise Mesa, joins me as an honorary co-host to talk baseball spring training, football, and much much more. Blaise was the first ever co-host to grace the airwaves of Monday Madness. Then I ended the show with a solo segment talking the latest in MMA and UFC.

Throwback time to the good old days of working with former co-host Blaise Mesa. This was recorded 4 years and 2 days ago on the airwaves of 88.3 FM Harper College Radio. This episode we talked baseball and had a guest on to talk soccer. Madness as you would call it here for this week as next week Blaise will be on as a guest to catch up! Enjoy :).

Ridin' solo this week. Started it off recapping the Super Bowl, and emphasizing the greatness that is number 12. Continued on talking NHL standings and the concerns over the numerous suspensions due to Covid-19 and a Chicago Blackhawks recap. Then got into the NBA and the Chicago Bulls development process. Concluded with UFC 258 and the Jake Paul vs Ben Askren boxing match.

Started this week off talking off-season baseball in the MLB. Highlighting both the Cubs and White Sox with their specific needs. Guest segment of the week is Ethan Densmore, founder of the "Helmetssavelives" movement on tik-tok and Instagram. We discussed the importance of wearing helmets and his life-changing story on how the movement came about. Then discussed updated standings in the NHL and N...

Back at it starting us off with the first two weeks of NHL action and NFL playoffs. Down goes McGregor! Discussing UFC 257 this past weekend... Continued with the guest segment of the week with former Radio DePaul Sports colleague, Carlos Rodriguez, to talk about the art of play-by-play sports commentary and celebrating our Intercollegiate Broadcast Systems nomination for best play-by-play broadca...

Introducing a new format for MMST! Four segments per show encapsulating four specific sports per episode. This week it started off previewing UFC 257 where Conor McGregor makes his return against Dustin Poirier on Saturday night! Continued on with the guest segment of the week, as former co-host of MMST, Cesar Sanchez stops by to join me to talk with Chicago White Sox prospect, Jake Burger. We dis...

The first episode of the new year, and that brings on new topics. Starting off with UFC/MMA to discuss the upcoming three UFC events. Continued to discuss the new NHL divisions for this season and the current NBA standings and Chicago Bulls thoughts. MMST's special guest of the week was Dani Bitout, an Ultimate Ninja Warrior in training here to discuss the process and the types of 'obstacles' she'...

The final episode of 2020. A year that has surprised us in many ways that I will review from a personal, sports, and societal persective. Discussed week 15 in the NFL, then ended the show talking about this years best moments in the UFC.

Debuting two new segments on the 184th episode of Monday Madness Sports Talk. But first we have a guest in Ryan Gilroy, Copy Editor at the DePaulia newspaper at DePaul University. We discussed UFC, NBA draft, and DePaul basketball. After an hour of that I continue with week 11 action of the NFL and the struggling Chicago Bears. Then debut the video game review segment where this week I review Call...

First time covering offseason for the NHL and NBA in October! Talking last nights Lakers title win and the greatness of Lebron James. Then discussed NHL free agency and the Stanley Cup finals. Talked about week 5 action in the NFL and the big Bears win. Ended the show talking about UFC and the insane knockout we saw from this past weekend.

The 2017 gang of James Jefferson and Cesar Sanchez returns on a Zoom call to talk about what's going on in our world of sports. From NFL debates, NBA wild performances, and MLB playoffs. There was never a shortage of conversation, and it was all done passed James’ bedtime.

A busy week of sports. Three playoffs to talk about starting with MLB predictions and how the Cubs stack up against the Marlins. Discussed week three in NFL action, and the new Bears starting QB. Had a good conversation with Windy City Bulls media rep, Blake Gallivan, to discuss the new Chicago Bulls head coach and the NBA finals. Finished the show talking about the NHL Stanley Cup Finals and UFC...

Catching up with the playoff push in the MLB. The Cubs and Sox are both playoff worthy teams and it was worth a discussion while also recapping the no-hitter from the Cubs. Continued on with NFL week one discussion and my new strategy to fantasy football this year. Talked NBA and NHL playoffs as the finals approach for both leagues. Ended the show discussing UFC, with a special surprise voice to a...

Back at it talking hockey and basketball playoffs. Baseball season and the supposed struggles of the Chicago Cubs. Discussed the champions league finals, and the new Batman trailer. Ended the show talking UFC and what's to come.

Everything is back, including my happiness as all sports has made their return. I'm here to talk about it with Major League Baseball, and their poor protocol's that are making me nervous about the rest of the season. Talked some Cubbies and their hot start. Continued on talking about the NBA restart, talking about the standings, predictions, and my thoughts on the virtual fans. Ended the show talk...

BASEBALL IS BACK! Of course starting this episode off the old fashioned way talking everything Cubs and the MLB. Discussing highlights and the current news with the Marlins reporting 14 Coronavirus cases. Continued on talking about the recent breach out of the NBA bubble and a quick scope of NHL playoff expectations. Did a segment talking other sports news, revolving around the Mike Tyson comeback...

Starting the new era of Monday Madness Sports Talk here as a podcast. Talked about the return of baseball and expectations for the season. Talked about the NBA bubble in Orlando and the new COVID-19 cases. Discussed the NHL Playoffs and the condition of the Chicago Blackhawks. Ended the show talking UFC 251 Fight Island.

The last college radio episode for Monday Madness Sports Talk. Between hosting it at WHCM-FM Harper College Radio and Radio DePaul Sports, it has been quite the journey. Through that, I have gotten the pleasure to host this show with four different co-hosts. In this final college radio episode I have a one-on-one segment with every former co-host: Blaise Mesa, James Jefferson, Cesar Sanchez, and C...

After a week of technical difficulties and file storage problems, MMST is back for episode 174. Talked about the MLB and what is behind their hesitation of a baseball season returning, and its connection to what is happening in our world. Same thing applying to my discussion of soccer, football. Then concluded the show talking UFC.

The last episode recorded for Radio DePaul Sports, and the last as a college student. Yet two more episodes to be made in the coming weeks to make it to the ultimate goal of 175 total episodes. I talked about those changes and the changes being made in the sports seasons of baseball, basketball, and hockey. Talked UFC 250 and Conor McGregor's 'retirement' tweet.

Back after a two week hiatus to talk updates with the coronavirus and thoughts on what is going on in the world. Regarded that to the likings of how athletes are reacting to what is going on around us. Talked about the NHL's return to play and the playoffs, and whether that can possibly influence how the NBA returns. Talked about the Last Dance documentary and then ended the show talking UFC.

Started us off today talking basketball and thoughts on the Chicago Bulls with Blake Gallivan who works for the G-League team, Windy City. Then talked alone recapping this past weekend UFC 249, which was an incredible event.

Started off talking alone for the first half regarding the latest in the Coranavirus suspensions. Discussed hockey, baseball, basketball, and football.  The second half had our good friend Carlos "The Liquid Terminator" Rodriguez come on to discuss this weekends first sporting event to come back, UFC 249. Then talked about our recent experiences playing Warzone Call of Duty.

Another group of guests make their way onto the 169th edition of MMST. Starting us off with co-host, Ben Dojutrek, of the Radio DePaul Sports show, Action Heights. We talked about football offseason, sports timelines on coming back, DePaul sports, and catching up. Then spent 20 minutes alone talking UFC 249, AKA the first professional sporting event to come back and this card is STACKED. Finished...

The 168th episode of Monday Madness and the third recorded in Noah's bedroom. Yet it is the first time ever three separate people have called in to the show. It starts off with former co-host from WHCM-FM 88.3, James Jefferson. Football season, basketball, and baseball were discussed in the first half hour. Then the next half hour DePaul Men's Basketball student manager and host of the B...