THE Chicago Sports Podcast

Iowa Hawkeyes star, Caitlin Clark played her final college basketball game on Saturday, and next week, she will be the Number 1 Draft Pick of the Indiana Fever in the 2024 WNBA Draft. Can Clark's stardom elevate the WNBA like Larry Bird's or Magic Johnson's stardom elevated the WNBA? Join Kevin Kaduk and Chris Pennant as they debate. CHGO Tavern Style records each Monday-Thursday and can be downlo...

Caleb Williams is coming to town and hopefully he won’t have a hard time passing Erik Kramer’s 3,838 passing yards in a season. And maybe, just maybe, DJ Moore can pass Johnny Morris’ franchise record of 5,059 career receiving yards. Both of those records should be relatively easy, but what Chicago marks will stand forever? Walter Payton’s 16,276 yards? Michael Jordan’s 29,277 points? Something el...

Renderings of a new White Sox stadium on 'The 78' plot, does not include a permanent or retractable roof. With the Chicago White Sox and Chicago Bears in discussions to build new stadiums, Sean Anderson of CHGO White Sox and Greg Boysen of CHGO Blackhawks debate on if all stadiums should be built with roofs or not. CHGO Tavern Style records each Monday-Thursday and can be downloaded as a podcast u...

One dominated the perimeter, the other the paint. Both have led their schools to the Final Four. So who would win if the two matched up in one-on-one battle? Greg Braggs Jr. and Mark Carman debate who would come out on top. CHGO Tavern Style records each Monday-Thursday and can be downloaded as a podcast under The Chicago Sports Podcast feed on your favorite provider. An ALLCITY Network Production...

After an 0-3 start to the 2024 season, many people in Chicago are wondering if the White Sox are worth their time in 2024. While Luis Robert Jr. has impressive showings, the rest of the team's production and the organization's lack of effort to improve the fan experience have led to fans being fed up with the Sox. Join Adam Hoge from CHGO Bears and Luke Stuckmeyer from CHGO Cubs as they debate! CH...

The University of Illinois men’s basketball team is back in the Elite Eight for the first time since 2005. They will face a tough test in defending champion UConn on Saturday, but if they win, the bandwagon will be packed to the gills. Can casual Chicago fans feel comfortable climbing aboard? Kevin Kaduk, Cody Delmendo, and Mark Carman discuss on the latest episode of The Chicago Sports Podcast. A...

The Chicago Bears seem to be set on drafting Quarterback Caleb Williams with the first overall selection of the 2024 NFL Draft. Outside of QB, what is Ryan Poles' biggest need to fill on the Chicago Bears roster? Join Sean Anderson of CHGO White Sox and Mark Carman of CHGO Bears as they debate if a WR or Offensive Tackle is the Bears' biggest need. CHGO Tavern Style records each Monday-Thursday an...

Opening Day is here…kinda! We are one more day away from all 30 teams being in action to kick of the 2024 Major League Baseball Season. Join Jay Zawaski of CHGO Blackhawks and Greg Braggs Jr. of CHGO Bears as they debate if losing the first game of the season is the hardest loss for a fan’s season. CHGO Tavern Style records each Monday-Thursday and can be downloaded as a podcast under The Chicago...

Yes, there might be times when you know deep in your hear that your team isn’t going to win. But should you bet against them? Doesn’t that defeat the purpose of what it means to be a fan? CHGO head of content Kevin Kaduk and Sales Guy Jim debate the issue on the latest edition of CHGO Tavern Style! CHGO Tavern Style records each Monday-Thursday and can be downloaded as a podcast under The Chicago...

Did the Chicago Bears make the greatest trade in Chicago history by sending the 1st overall pick to the Carolina Panthers for the 9th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, Carolina's 2024 1st Round pick, D.J. Moore, and more! Or did the Cubs have the best trade when they acquired Jake Arrieta? Join Mark Carman and Adam Hoge as they debate on CHGO Tavern Style! CHGO Tavern Style records each Monday-T...

As the NCAA Men's Tournament is about to tip-off, join the CHGO Sports crew as they go over the bracket just before the first game 11:15 am! What upsets will we see? What will the Final Four look like? Who will be cutting down the nets in April? Join Sean Anderson, Cody Delmedno, and Greg Braggs Jr. as they look over the Circa Sports odds and give out their March Madness predictions LIVE from Circ...

Join as Herb Lawrence and Mario Tirabassi as they debate of upsets are good for the NCAA Tournament. People love an underdog, but as Herb points out Final Fours with low seeds in them draw less viewership. Are you a fan of underdogs? CHGO Tavern Style records each Monday-Thursday and can be downloaded as a podcast under The Chicago Sports Podcast feed on your favorite provider. An ALLCITY Network...

The NCAA Men's College Basketball Tournament is here! What will be the biggest 1st Round upsets on Thursday and Friday? Will any 1, 2, or 3 seeds be taken down and ruin your brackets? Join Sean Anderson and Cody Delmendo as they give us their favorite 1st round-upset picks! CHGO Tavern Style records each Monday-Thursday and can be downloaded as a podcast under The Chicago Sports Podcast feed on yo...

The Chicago Bears traded quarterback Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a 2025 6th-round NFL Draft pick. The pick can turn into a 4th round pick if Fields plays 51% of the Steelers snaps this year. Join Ryan Herrera of CHGO Cubs and Greg Braggs Jr. of CHGO Bears as they debate on CHGO Tavern Style presented by Salerno’s Pizza! CHGO Tavern Style records each Monday-Thursday and can be dow...

Since returning from a broken jaw, Chicago Blackhawks rookie Connor Bedard has scored 18 points in 13 games. Has the league been put on notice for how bright Bedard’s future is in Chicago? Join Greg Boysen and Sean Anderson on CHGO Tavern Style as they debate! CHGO Tavern Style records each Monday-Thursday and can be downloaded as a podcast under The Chicago Sports Podcast feed on your favorite pr...

What is the best drinking holiday? Is the Super Bowl, a holiday? Join Jay Zawaski and Cody Delmendo as they debate this and more on CHGO Tavern Style! CHGO Tavern Style records each Monday-Thursday and can be downloaded as a podcast under The Chicago Sports Podcast feed on your favorite provider.  An ALLCITY Network Production BECOME A DIEHARD! https://www.allchgo.com/diehard  BUY OUR NEW CHICAGO...

As the NFL offseason begins, many quarterbacks are finding new homes around the league. Now, the question for many shifts towards the Chicago Bears and what they will do with Justin Fields. Many of the teams speculated to have interest in Fields have moved onto different QBs. The Atlanta Falcons have signed Kirk Cousins, the New England Patriots have signed Jacoby Brissett, and the Pittsburgh Stee...

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March Madness is right around the corner and the Illinois Fighting Illini have shown signs of being a threat to make a run to the Final Four. Can Brad Underwood lead his team on a deep run in the NCAA Tournament? Herb Lawrence and Cody Delmendo break down the Illini's chances on the CHGO Tavern Style Podcast. An ALLCITY Network Production BECOME A DIEHARD! https://www.allchgo.com/diehard BUY OUR N...

Al Harris was drafted #9 overall by the Chicago Bears in 1979. The defensive lineman played alongside all the Bears greats of the 1980s but he missed the 1985 Bears due to a contract holdout. Harris reflects on his Bears and NFL career in this detailed interview with host Mark Carman on THE Chicago Sports Podcast. An ALLCITY Network Production WATCH YOUR FAVORITE TEAMS HERE: https://www.fubotv.com...

CHGO Sports GM Jake Flannigan makes his final plea to the Chicago Bears to keep Justin Fields as the quarterback. Greg Braggs Jr. tries to get him to grip reality on the CHGO Tavern Style Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advert...

In his first off-season as Chicago White Sox General Manager, Chris Getz had the difficult task of getting enough in a Dylan Cease trade. Getz was trigger-shy and Dylan Cease is slated to be the Opening Day Starter for 2024. Join Adam Hoge of CHGO Bears and Sean Anderson of CHGO White Sox as they debate! CHGO Tavern Style records each Monday-Thursday and can be downloaded as a podcast under The Ch...

We have now heard from Caleb Williams. The NFL combine is over. Williams seemed at ease and extremely confident about his future. Ryan Herrera and Mark Carman discuss whether or not they are officially all-in on the Bears drafting Caleb. CHGO Tavern Style records each Monday-Thursday and can be downloaded as a podcast under The Chicago Sports Podcast feed on your favorite provider. An ALLCITY Netw...

Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears have been the talk of the NFL Combine in Indianapolis this week. The USC quarterback also brought up Michael Jordan and Walter Payton in an ESPN article, saying that he likes studying greatness and is striving to become immortal. We all love MJ and Sweetness, but is he already setting expectations for himself too high? And what would he have to do to reach thei...

March is just around the corner! Who will have their one shining moment this NCAA Tournament season? Can Dan Hurley and the UConn Huskies repeat as champions? Can Matt Painter and Zach Edey defeat their Tournament demons and raise a title? Join Sean Anderson and Cody Delmendo as they give our their predictions for the 2024 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. CHGO Tavern Style records each Monday-Thu...