Moving the Chains

After a hiatus without access to our Spotify, WNUR Sports podcasts are back!! We're starting off with an episode of Moving the Chains. Join the gang as we discuss new hires, the Ryan Field investment and the transfer portal.

Join host Claire Conner and first-time guests Ben Dannemiller, Sam Montag, and Brian Boanoh as they break down the 'Cats 17-14 victory over UCLA and look at the road ahead. That's right: It's the first episode of the year with some of our lovely new first-years!! (And we'll see just how well they know Northwestern's football traditions...)

Join Claire Conner, Adam Beck and Calvin Kaplan in MTC's final episode of the summer! The crew discusses Big Noon Kickoff, the 'Cats performance vs. Western Illinois last week and what to expect from the No. 4-ranked Oregon Ducks. 

In this season's first episode of 2025, Claire Conner is joined by Ethan Segall, Taylor Hancock and Charlie Jacobs to discuss the year ahead for the Wildcats, including a preview of NU's trip to New Orleans on Saturday. They break down roster changes and expectations for 2025, including transfers (welcome to the Stone Age!), returning stars, and a look at one of the toughest schedules in college f...

Ethan Segall and Bradley Locker got together for a special edition of Moving the Chains, fresh off their trip to Indianapolis for the NFL Combine. First, a discussion of what Northwestern needs to do to ensure players are at the event in the future and a look at some potential candidates on the current roster who could represent the Wildcats in Indy. Then, a look around the Big Ten at future super...

Pierson, Jonah, Aidan and Calvin join Adam to talk Northwestern's loss to Illinois and wrap up the season with big takeaways from 2024.

Matt, Pierson and Calvin are back! The trio joins Adam to breakdown Northwestern's loss to Ohio State, talk college football as the season winds down and preview a bout with the Wolverines in Ann Arbor.

Pierson, Matt and Calvin join Adam on the show to recap NU's game against Purdue, throw out some crazy takes and dive into the Wildcats' outlook against the Buckeyes.

As Northwestern sinks back toward reality, Brendan, Aidan and Calvin join Adam to debrief last week's 40-14 loss to Iowa and look ahead to a showdown with Purdue on Saturday.

Andrew, Calvin and Gabi join Adam to talk all things Northwestern football, recapping the loss to Wisconsin and looking ahead to a matchup with Iowa.

Wyatt, Olivia and Aidan join Adam to recap Northwestern's 37-10 win over the Terrapins and preview a battle with the Badgers on Saturday.

Dylan, Charlie and Calvin join Adam to break down Northwestern's 41-24 loss against the Hoosiers and preview a Friday night showdown against the Terrapins in College Park.

Eliav, Dylan and Brendan join Adam to recap Northwestern's 24-5 loss against Washington, talk about the Wildcats' red zone issues and their offensive letdown in the Pacific Northwest.

Claire, Weldon and Dylan join Adam to breakdown Jack Lausch's first career start against Eastern Illinois and what Northwestern fans should expect to see against the Huskies on Saturday.

Eliav, Brendan, and Weldon join Adam to break down Northwestern's heartbreaking overtime loss to Duke and analyze David Braun's bold quarterback switch. Looking ahead, they preview Northwestern's upcoming matchup with Eastern Illinois this weekend.

Adam, Weldon and Matt join Ethan to recap Northwestern's Week 1 victory over Miami (OH). They give their thoughts on new faces (Mike Wright and Zach Lujan) and new places (Northwestern's lakeside stadium). Then, the crew discusses some of the biggest storylines around the Big Ten before previewing Friday night's matchup against Duke.

Football is back! Adam, Griffin and Claire join Ethan to recap a busy offseason for the Wildcats and break down all the biggest storylines heading into 2024. Who are the team's X-factors? Breakout players? Most important games on the schedule? Finally, the crew previews the season opener against Miami (OH).

The Wildcats have a new head coach and we're fired up about it. Jason, Brendan and Claire chat about the man at the helm before getting into the gridiron action.

Jason, Henry and Sammy relive the slop fest that was Iowa/Northwestern before getting into the preview for this week's matchup at Camp Randall

For the fourth time this season, we recorded after a win. Who would've thought? Jason, Henry and Charlie hopped in the studio to breakdown the win over Maryland and preview a potentially historic (to certain fans) game against Iowa.

In a spooky Halloween episode, Jason and David recap a tough loss to Nebraska and preview this Halloweekend matchup against Maryland

Bye week has come and gone, so Jason, Ethan, Harris and Claire get excited for the return of Wildcats football against Nebraska. They also break down whether the 'Cats can make a return to a bowl game.

Northwestern might've lost to Penn State, but it's full steam ahead as Howard comes to town for Homecoming. Jason, David and Claire break it all down for you.

What a comeback! Jason is joined by David and Harris to relive all the excitement from the OT victory over Minnesota and preview what looks to be a less exciting game this upcoming week against Penn State