THE Chicago Sports Podcast

George McCaskey and the Chicago Bears are getting rave reviews for making former Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren the next team president. And it got us to wondering: Who are the best non-player hires in Chicago sports history? Join Kevin Kaduk, Luke Stuckmeyer and Mark Carman as they discuss that topic. We’ll also have a quiz on international sports trips for Chicago teams, talk social with Kacy...

The Bears season is over and No. 1 pick mania has taken over the city of Chicago. But before we dive deep into NFL draft talk, let’s wrap the season just past with a bow. What were the best and worst moments from that 3-14 season? Kevin Kaduk and Luke Stuckmeyer break it all down. They’ll also be joined by Kacy Standohar and Lawrence Benedetto to talk about the teams they’re rooting for — and agai...

Justin Fields is out. Nathan Peterman is in. The Houston Texans are playing an Indianapolis Colts team that has absolutely quit. Yes, the Chicago Bears are in a good position to get the No. 1 pick for the first time in 76 years. It’s not often that a Chicago team is atop the draft, so Kevin Kaduk and Luke Stuckmeyer look back at the city’s history of picking first. They’ll also be joined Kacy Stan...

We’re almost to 2023 and it honestly could not have come soon enough. The year 2022 wasn’t a banner one for Chicago’s sports teams, though it may signal the beginning of something bigger for some. Join Kevin Kaduk, Luke Stuckmeyer, Kacy Standohar and Lawrence Benedetto on The Chicago Sports Podcast as they look back on the year that was for our city’s sports teams on THE Chicago Sports Podcast. BU...

Justin Fields has had a fantastic 2022. The rest of Chicago sports? Not so much. It got us to wondering whether we somehow made a deal with a devil so the Bears could finally have a good quarterback. Join Kevin Kaduk and Luke Stuckmeyer as they talk about that possibility, plus Fields being snubbed from the Pro Bowl, Ayo Dosunmu’s big moment and a draft of our favorite holiday songs with Kacy Stan...

It’s been six years since the Cubs vanquished their World Series drought and the franchise finds itself at an interesting crossroads. They have the ballpark, market and network that should put them among baseball’s elite, but their actions the past few offseasons have not displayed that. They’re obviously also not a small market team, either. So who are they? Join Kevin Kaduk and Luke Stuckmeyer a...

The Cubs and White Sox play baseball in the country’s third-largest market, but their payrolls do not reflect that. Would more spending help propel our teams to the top of the standings? Kevin Kaduk and Luke Stuckmeyer debate the topic and are joined by Kacy Standohar and Lawrence Benedetto. Also on THE Chicago Sports Podcast: Winter Meetings action, Justin Fields appreciation and Pat Hughes get t...

Last Sunday, Trevor Siemian became the 34th quarterback to start a game for the Chicago Bears since Jim McMahon. There’s a chance that either Nathan Peterman or Tim Boyle could become the 35th this Sunday against the Green Bay Packers. With that in mind, Kevin Kaduk drew up a fun Chicago Bears quarterback trivia challenge for Luke Stuckmeyer and Lawrence Benedetto to take. Play along and see how w...

The Chicago Bears may have their quarterback of the future in Justin Fields, but the rest of the roster is shallower than a Packer fan. What does a realistic timeline look like for a return to glory? Join Kevin Kaduk, Luke Stuckmeyer, Kacy Standohar and Lawrence Benedetto as they talk about this and more on a very special Thanksgiving Wednesday edition of THE Chicago Sports Podcast. BUY TICKETS H...

After a historic five-week run, Justin Fields is obviously the best player on the Chicago Bears. Roquan Smith and Khalil Mack are gone. So, who’s the second-best guy on the team? Is it too soon to jump on the Cole Kmet bandwagon?  We’re talking’ Chicago sports and things MIGHT go off the rails before its over. Join Luke Stuckmeyer, Big Dave , Kacy Standohar and Lawrence Benedetto for this week’s e...

What a difference a month makes. It wasn’t long ago that we were concerned about Justin Fields’ ability to become a long-term starter for the Chicago Bears. Today, he’s one of the biggest stories in the NFL. What other Chicago athletes have experienced similar stories? Join Kevin Kaduk, Luke Stuckmeyer, Kacy Standohar and Lawrence Benedetto as they talk about all of that and more on THE Chicago Sp...

Ryan Poles made a massive statement when he sent Roquan Smith to the Ravens in the leadup to the NFL Trade Deadline. Will the Chicago Bears regret moving the NFL's leading tackler? Plus, the White Sox introduce their new manager, some guy named Pedro Grifol. Good hire? And what sports item would you buy if you won the $1.5 billion Powerball jackpot? Kevin Kaduk and Luke Stuckmeyer discuss the week...

It’s Halloween week so let’s talk about the Chicago athletes who struck fear into our rivals hearts — and maybe scared us a little bit, too. Join Kevin Kaduk, Luke Stuckmeyer, Kacy Standohar and Lawrence Benedetto as they also run down the resurgent Bears, the refuse-to-lose Blackhawks and a Bulls team that is suddenly putting up a lot of points on THE Chicago Sports Podcast. BUY TICKETS HERE: htt...

Assuming that Justin Fields is the first (for now), which athlete earns the next highest level of fan love in the city of Chicago? Is it the King of the Fourth DeMar DeRozan? Showtime Patrick Kane? How about WNBA G.O.A.T. Candace Parker? Kevin Kaduk and Luke Stuckmeyer talk about this topic as well as the Bulls’ opening win in Miami, the Blackhawks start to the season and what’s ahead for the Bear...

The baseball season is over and done with in Chicago, but there are still 12 teams across the country that have World Series dreams. From the New York Yankees to the Los Angeles Dodgers, which squads can Chicago baseball fans feel comfortable supporting? Join Kevin Kaduk, Luke Stuckmeyer, Kacy Standohar and Lawrence Benedetto as they discuss their World Series rooting preferences. BUY TICKETS HERE...

Aaron Judge is getting a lot of love in New York for tying Roger Maris’ season-high of 61 home runs in a season. Big deal. Chicagoans saw Sammy Sosa hit over 60 home runs three separate seasons and make Major League Baseball the biggest show in town while doing so. Kevin Kaduk and Luke Stuckmeyer talk about the exiled Cubs slugger and whether Judge is really the “true Home Run King” as Maris’ son...

It's a time of transition in Chicago sports as all of our teams are hoping to one day blossom into a championship contender. But which squads are closer than the others. Join Kevin Kaduk, Luke Stuckmeyer, Kacy Standohar and Lawrence Benedetto for their weekly Chicago sports review, which also includes a look at the White Sox championship window, Lonzo Ball's ongoing injury issues and the opening o...

The Chicago Bears are undefeated and Green Bay is up next. Join Kevin Kaduk and Luke Stuckmeyer as they talk Aaron Rodgers, Justin Fields and the best way to tailgate before your favorite football games. Kacy Standohar and Lawrence Benedetto also join in on the fun on THE Chicago Sports Podcast. Score the best seats in the house at Gametime:  https://gametime.hnyj8s.net/c/3442941/1443269/10874 SUB...

The Bears are slowly unveiling their stadium plans for Arlington Heights and they have the room to build pretty much anything. But what should the proposed campus definitely include? Kevin Kaduk, Luke Stuckmeyer and Kacy Standohar weigh in with their wish lists for Bears World on The Chicago Sports Podcast. SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/CHGOSports WEBSITE: http://allCHGO.com/ BUY MERCH: htt...

The Chicago Bears quarterback had a strong finish to the preseason and Chicago is once again hopeful. But how optimistic should we be? Join Kevin Kaduk, Luke Stuckmeyer and Kacy Standohar as they look as the top topics in Chicago sports including the ongoing Sky playoff run, Tony La Russa’s medical leave and the upcoming college football season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...

It’s a new look and new format for The Chicago Sports Podcast! Join Kevin Kaduk, Luke Stuckmeyer and Kacy Standohar as they look at the week that was in Chicago sports and the week that will be! Today’s topics include the Bears being valued at $5.8 billion by Forbes, the Sky streaking toward the WNBA semifinals and Albert Pujols getting his last cracks in at Wrigley. Also: Does Pat Hughes belong o...

The 2022 NBA draft is here, so we’re talking about past picks in Chicago sports history. From Derrick Rose to Kris Bryant, which one got Kevin Kaduk, Luke Stuckmeyer, Cody Delmendo and Ryan Herrera the most excited? Also on the show: The crew talks about the successful CHGO tailgate out at Guaranteed Rate Field, rooting for the Cubs in the year of our Lord 2022 and whether or not they’d ever eat a...

The NBA Draft is a week away so both Matt Peck and Big Dave join the Kevin Kaduk and Kacy Standohar to talk about the Bulls’ upcoming offseason. Do they have to pull off a big surprise in the next few weeks? The pair also talk about their friendship and some of the better friend pairings in Chicago sports history. Finally, let’s rank the best songs of the Chicago Bulls dynasty era from “Only The B...

Kevin Kaduk and Adam Hoge finally try to settle their spat over the original Top Gun. Kacy Standohar and Jared Wyllys join the pair for an ’80s movie draft. Also on the show: Did Joe Maddon’s Hall of Fame chances take a hit after getting fired by the Angels? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for inform...

The temperatures are heating up, which means Chicago is about to do the thing it does best: Summer. But some traditions are better than others! Join Kevin Kaduk, Herb Lawrence, Vinnie Duber and Luis Medina of Bleacher Nation Bears as they talk about Chicago summer favorites and whether they’re overrated, underrated or properly rated. Also on the show: We check in with both the White Sox and Cubs a...