The Big Ticket

Episode 28 of The Big Ticket is packed with everything Chicago sports fans and basketball junkies need. We kick things off with the Cubs and White Sox, breaking down where both teams stand, the biggest storylines, and what to expect as the MLB season heats up. Then we dive headfirst into the NBA, covering all the blockbuster trades, draft drama, league-wide shakeups, and what it all means for the...

The boys are back with another loaded episode of The Big Ticket! We break down all the biggest stories in sports, starting with the drama of the NBA and the intensity of the NBA Finals. We also dive into the Stanley Cup Final and discuss who has the edge with hockey’s biggest prize on the line. With the World Cup officially kicking off, we talk about the excitement surrounding the tournament and w...

Episode 26 of The Big Ticket is here, and this one’s loaded. We bring on a special guest for a deep dive into the state of Chicago sports and everything going on across the league right now. We break down the future of the Chicago Blackhawks, the direction of the rebuild, young talent, and what needs to happen next for this franchise to get back to relevance. Then we shift over to the South Side,...

Episode 25 of The Big Ticket is here, and the playoff intensity is officially reaching another level. We break down all the biggest storylines from the NBA and NHL playoffs as the series tighten up, the pressure rises, and every game starts to feel like a season-defining moment. From breakout performances to shocking swings in momentum, we cover everything happening across both leagues as the post...

Episode 24 of The Big Ticket is here and we’ve got a loaded one. We break down the Chicago Bulls and their new front office hire, what it could mean for the future of the franchise, and whether this finally signals real change in Chicago. We also dive deep into the insanity of the National Hockey League playoffs and the chaos unfolding across the National Basketball Association postseason with rea...

Episode 23 of The Big Ticket brings the heat across every major storyline in sports right now. We kick things off with the Chicago Bears and break down their latest draft picks—who’s legit, who’s a gamble, and whether this class actually moves the needle or just gives fans more offseason hope. From there, we zoom out to the full 2026 NFL Draft—biggest steals, head-scratching reaches, and which tea...

Episode 22 – The Big Ticket Chicago sports are in full chaos mode… and we’re here for all of it. We kick things off with the current state of baseball in the city, breaking down what’s going wrong (and right) with the Chicago White Sox and Chicago Cubs. Are the Sox already cooked, and can the Cubs actually make noise this year, or is this just another tease? Then we dive into the electric start of...

Episode 21 of The Big Ticket is all about the reality check that comes with being a Chicago sports fan—and why there’s still a reason to believe. We kick things off with the tough endings for the Chicago Blackhawks and the Chicago Bulls. Two seasons that didn’t live up to expectations, filled with inconsistency, missed opportunities, and a lot of “what could’ve been.” But it’s not all doom and glo...

Episode 20 of The Big Ticket is packed wall-to-wall as the sports calendar hits one of its most chaotic crossover moments of the year. We kick things off with March Madness reaching its peak, breaking down the Final Four matchups and the madness that got us here. We dive into the heartbreak surrounding Iowa State Cyclones and Duke Blue Devils getting bounced, what went wrong, and how their seasons...

March is delivering once again. In Episode 19 of The Big Ticket, we dive headfirst into the absolute madness of the NCAA Tournament—breaking down the wild upsets, Cinderella runs, and the teams making serious noise. We talk Iowa State Cyclones looking dangerous, Duke Blue Devils doing what they always do this time of year, and the unpredictable energy that makes this tournament the best event in s...

The guys are back breaking down another wild week in sports. We kick things off with the ups and downs of the Chicago Bulls and Chicago Blackhawks as both teams inch closer to the end of their seasons. With the finish line approaching, we talk about how we actually want these seasons to end—whether that means pushing for wins or embracing the tank for a better future. Then we dive into the chaos o...

Episode 17 of The Big Ticket is packed wall-to-wall with Chicago sports chaos and big-stage storylines. We break down all the latest Chicago Bears trade madness — who’s staying, who’s going, and how these moves could reshape the franchise heading into a pivotal offseason. The Chicago Bulls finally grab a win… but is it too helpful? We talk tank strategy, draft positioning, and whether sneaky victo...

Episode 16 of The Big Ticket is an absolute heater. We kick things off with the HUGE USA hockey Olympic victories — the men punching their ticket and the women continuing to prove they’re built different. The energy, the physicality, the moments that had us jumping out of our seats… we break it all down and what it means moving forward. Then we shift to Chicago… and yeah, it’s not pretty. The Bull...

The Olympics are delivering absolute chaos — and we’re here for all of it. In Episode 15, we break down the electric hockey matchups that have had everyone glued to their screens. The USA women put on a statement performance with a huge win that had the whole country buzzing, and the men are officially heading to the semifinals… the medal chase is getting very real. We also tap into the NBA All-St...

Episode 14 – Bulls Frustration, Super Bowl Fallout & Olympic Hype On Episode 14 of The Big Ticket, we dive deep into the current state of the Chicago Bulls — what’s gone wrong, why the inconsistency continues, and what all the recent changes really mean for the future of the franchise. Is this a retool, a rebuild, or just spinning wheels? We break it all down. We also zoom out to the bigger basket...

In Episode 13 of The Big Ticket, we’re back breaking down another wild week in sports. We talk through the Chicago Blackhawks’ roller-coaster stretch, what’s real and what’s noise, and where this team is actually headed. Then we zoom out to the NBA trade deadline, reacting to the biggest moves around the league and what they mean for contenders and pretenders. Of course, we dive into the Bulls’ de...

The boys are back breaking down another wild week in sports. We get into the Blackhawks and their recent struggles, what’s gone wrong, and where things stand moving forward. The Bulls continue to take years off our lives with another stretch of heart-attack basketball, so of course we unpack the highs, lows, and everything in between. We also zoom out to college basketball and what’s been going on...

We break down everything going on in Chicago sports, starting with the Bulls and Blackhawks and where both franchises stand as the season rolls on. Then we dive into the Bears’ playoff loss, what went wrong, and all the big offseason questions looming — roster decisions, coaching conversations, and what this next chapter really looks like. From there, we shift to MLB talk, reacting to Luis Robert...

Episode 10 of The Big Ticket is loaded. We break down the Bears’ absolutely magical playoff run and what’s clicking at the perfect time, then shift gears to check in on the Bulls and where they really stand as the season grinds on. We also talk Blackhawks hockey, what’s encouraging, what’s frustrating, and what to watch moving forward. On the college side, we dive into the chaos and storylines sur...

In Episode 9, we run the full Chicago sports gauntlet and beyond. The Bulls are officially heading in the wrong direction, and we break down what’s gone wrong and where the frustration is coming from. Meanwhile, the Blackhawks are quietly trending up — even without their biggest stars — and there may be more reason for optimism than people realize. We also dive into the absolute madness that is co...

This episode of The Big Ticket Podcast breaks down the Bulls’ recent form over their last six games and where the trend is heading. The guys also touch on the Blackhawks’ continued struggles before shifting to the NFL slate, with a spotlight on the Bears’ matchup against the Lions. They recap Chicago’s performance against the 49ers last week, then wrap things up with touchdown picks and locks of t...

Episode 7 is locked in and loaded. We kick things off with a quick temperature check on the Blackhawks and Bulls, then shift straight into the main event — the Chicago Bears’ massive win this weekend and what it means moving forward. We break down the emotion, the momentum, and the implications as the Bears continue to solidify their playoff push, with a huge showdown looming against the 49ers. Fr...

Chicago sports are never boring — and Episode 6 proves it. We break down the Blackhawks’ free-fall and what Conor Bedard’s injury means for the future of the rebuild, then shift to the Bulls and their maddening inconsistency that has fans stuck between hope and frustration. From there, we dive deep into the Chicago Bears: the Browns matchup, the new stadium buzz, what it actually means for the fra...

We’re dropping a bonus College Football Special breaking down everything shaking up the sport right now. From major head coaching changes and off-season drama to a full bowl game rundown and playoff breakdown, we give our unfiltered takes on who’s legit, who’s overrated, and what we think is actually going to happen when it matters most. If you live for college football chaos, storylines, and real...

Episode 4 of The Big Ticket is a loaded one. We kick things off with the ups and downs (heavy on the downs) of the Bulls and Blackhawks, then really dig in on the Bears and where things are heading as the season unfolds. From there, it’s picks time across the NFL, some college basketball talk as momentum starts to build, and a big announcement at the end — we’re dropping a one-off college football...