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It’s been four days since the Chicago Bears let down the city with a stinker of an effort against the Packers and Bears fans are still dragging. Kevin Kaduk, Mark Carman and Lawrence Benedetto talk about the Chicago-wide depression and where it ranks in the last 30 years of the Bears wandering through the wilderness. Also on the show: Can the Chicago Cubs capture even more of a market share with the White Sox’s current troubles? The guys also talk about the official arrival of Connor Bedard on ice for the Chicago Blackhawks and the arrival of PHLY Sports in the ALLCITY Network!

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Michael Jordan just sold the Charlotte Hornets for $3 billion, which means he will soon have plenty of spare time and money on his hands. The Athletic’s Jon Greenberg believes he and his former team would be a good fit, but is that really a good idea? Kevin Kaduk, Mark Carman and Lawrence Benedetto are joined by Chris Hrabe to discuss the possibility.

Also on THE Chicago Sports Podcast: The Chicago Cubs hit London, Connor Bedard is less than a week away from joining the Chicago Blackhawks and will the Bulls have anything to do during the NBA Draft?

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There’s no doubt that hopes are high for the 2023 Chicago Bears season and what Justin Fields can bring to the table. But it’s not always guaranteed to go smoothly. Are Bears fans ready for the roller coaster? Join Kevin Kaduk, Luke Stuckmeyer, Kacy Standohar and Lawrence Benedetto as they dive into the discussion on THE Chicago Sports Podcast.

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The Chicago Bears started taking down Arlington Park this week, putting a wrecking ball to one of horse racing’s crown jewels and home to a lot of great memories over the years. How should we feel about it? Arlington Heights native Luke Stuckmeyer talks about the issue with Kevin Kaduk, who always enjoyed watching the ponies in the northwest suburbs. Kacy Standohar joins to discuss her quest to get to both ballparks on the same day and Taylor Swift’s visit to Soldier Field on THE Chicago Sports Podcast.

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Summer has finally arrived and with it, the most glorious months to be a Chicagoan. It’s also going to be a busy time in Chicago sports, so we’re making one big to-do list for Justin Fields, Connor Bedard and the rest of our athletes and teams here in Chicago. Join Kevin Kaduk, Luke Stuckmeyer, Kacy Standohar and Lawrence Benedetto as they talk summer plans for everyone from the Chicago Bears to both Chicago baseball teams on THE Chicago Sports Podcast.

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The NFL Draft is just three weeks away and the excitement is building. But could GM Ryan Poles make Bears fans wait even longer on draft night by turning the No. 9 pick into even more? Kevin Kaduk, Kacy Standohar and Lawrence Benedetto are joined by CHGO GM Jake Flannigan to discuss the possibilities. Also on the show: The assembled CHGO leadership group do an AMA, we talk about the beer bats at Wrigley Field, whether or not we like the NBA play-in tournament and more!

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It’s Opening Week, so that means we’re talking about the Cubs and White Sox in Chicago. Neither club has high expectations from the national baseball crowd, but that doesn’t mean there’s not a path for both clubs to overachieve. Kevin Kaduk, Luke Stuckmeyer and Kacy Standohar are joined by Herb Lawrence to talk about Windy City baseball as the Cubs and White Sox are set to play ball!

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The Chicago Bears general manager has an offseason and a half under his belt and a favorable approval rating so far. But what would Kevin Kaduk and Luke Stuckmeyer give him on his report card? The pair are joined by Lawrence Benedetto and Kacy Standohar as they talk about this and other recent happenings on THE Chicago Sports Podcast.

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March is here. Our petty anger never left. While the rest of the CHGO crew is at the United Center watching the Big Ten Tourney – Luke Stuckmeyer, Matt Peck and Lawrence Benedetto are back in studio airing their sports grievances. What gets your blood boiling in Chicago sports? It’s time to vent. Plus, the Bulls win in Denver?! Lonzo Ball needs MORE surgery? Can Northwestern win the Big Ten Tourney? It’s March MADness on THE Chicago Sports Podcast.

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Chicago sports are in a bit of a rut if you haven’t noticed. It’s been 37 years since the Bears won a Super Bowl and 25 since the Bulls won an NBA championship. The White Sox are just behind them with an 18-year old drought. In the old days, we used to blame things like farm animals and baseball players who threw World Series. But what’s to blame now? Kevin Kaduk and Luke Stuckmeyer are joined by Lawrence Benedetto and CHGO White Sox’s Vinnie Duber as they try to get to the bottom of things. Later on the show: A Chicago music quiz in honor of the late, great Lin Brehmer and our usual social media review with Kacy Standohar on today’s episode of THE Chicago Sports Podcast!

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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 Standohar and hold a toast to our new beer partner, Goose Island! Cheers to a brand new episode of THE Chicago Sports Podcast!

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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 gets 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 Standohar and Lawrence Benedetto to talk about what’s in store for Chicago sports in 2023 on THE Chicago Sports Podcast.

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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 as they look back on the year that was for our city’s sports teams on THE Chicago Sports Podcast.

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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 Lawrence Benedetto.

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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 as they talk about the weird North Side purgatory. Kacy Standohar and Lawrence Benedetto also stop by to talk about the flagging Bulls, Chicago vs. Philadelphia and the Winter Wonderland experience at Wrigley.

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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 well you do! Also on the show: Kacy Standohar stops by with scroll stoppers and we talk about the people who think the Chicago Bulls should tank this season on THE Chicago Sports Podcast.

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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.

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After a historic 5 week run Justin Fields is obviously the best player on the Bears. Roquan Smith and Kahlil Mack are gone. So, who’s the 2nd 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 it’s over. Join Luke Stuckmeyer, Big Dave, Kacy Standohar and Lawrence Benedetto for this week’s episode of The CHGO Podcast.

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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 Sports Podcast.

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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.

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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 Bears in New England on THE Chicago Sports Podcast.

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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.

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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 contends. Later in the show, Kacy Standohar and Lawrence Benedetto join for a four-round superdraft of 1990s movie. Plus the latest in Chicago sports including the sinking White Sox, hobbled Lonzo Ball and the cutest clip from Wrigley Field you’ve ever seen.

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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 of Blackhawks training camp!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 on the Chicago sports broadcasters Mt. Rushmore? All of that and more on The Chicago Sports Podcast!

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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 an Asian carp if it was called something else.

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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?

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We love to build Mt. Rushmores and we love to hold drafts. So why not combine the two? Join Kevin Kaduk, Jake Flannigan, Cody Delmendo and Alex Campbell as they attempt to build the perfect mix of Chicago sports icons.  

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The women of CHGO combine forces for a special episode as they talk about the Sky, Red Stars and more. Join Kacy Standohar, Janice Scurio, Subria Whitaker and Claire Watkins for a deep discussion of women’s sports in the Windy City.

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The Bears schedule is out today, which means plenty of Chicago sports fans will be planning their fall travel. But what’s the ultimate road destination for each Chicago team? Kevin Kaduk, Will Gottlieb and Matt Peck are joined by Jacoby Cochran of City Cast Chicago as the group attempts to build the best itinerary for a Chicago sports fan.

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Chicagoans have a little more time to watch movies now that the Bulls and Blackhawks are done. What should they see? Join Kevin Kaduk, Big Dave, Jay Zawaski and Nicholas Moreano as they break down 11 of the biggest movies headed to theaters. Also in this episode: An underwhelming Crosstown Classic series between the Cubs and White Sox and will the 1985 Bears ever fade from the city’s consciousness?

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The Chicago White Sox lost the rubber match versus the Kansas City Royals in extras Thursday afternoon. Leury Garcia hit his first home run of the year, but the Sox only provided 2 runs of support for Michael Kopech, falling 5-2. Join Sean Anderson and Herb Lawrence as they discuss the third-straight series loss for the Sox on the CHGO White Sox Live Postgame Show.

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With the NFL draft in Las Vegas, it’s time for a Sin-City themed CHGO podcast! Join Kevin Kaduk, Kacy Standohar, Herb Lawrence and Cody Delmendo as they talk the best Cubs player to come from Las Vegas (Greg Maddux vs. Kris Bryant), the allure of Las Vegas buffets and the time Kevin met 18-year-old LeBron at The Palms.

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With the NFL Draft around the corner, Kevin Kaduk figured it was time to build the perfect Chicago Bears team. Watch as Kaduk, Herb Lawrence, Greg Braggs and Jake Flannigan draft Walter Payton, Brian Urlacher and the rest of the all-time best Bears on THE Chicago Sports Podcast.

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With Zach LaVine and the Bulls ready to tip off their first-round playoff series with Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Bucks, we at CHGO thought it was time to rank Chicago and Milwaukee in some off-the-field categories. Who has the better lakefront? Which city’s beer scene is better? And, of course, we’ll debate the merits of all the sausages. Kevin Kaduk is joined by Matt Peck, Subria Whitaker and Kacy Standohar on THE Chicago Sports Podcast.

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Opening Day is less than a week away, so we’re asking the question: What is the perfect recipe for a day at Wrigley Field or Guaranteed Rate? Join Kevin Kaduk, Cody Delmendo, Sean Anderson and Kacy Standohar as they talk about the best ingredients for the best Cubs or White Sox experience this summer.

Which team pulled off the biggest surprise season in Chicago sports history? Was it Kerry Wood and the 1998 Chicago Cubs? Was it Ozzie Guillen’s 2005 Chicago White Sox? How about the 2018 Chicago Bears or this season’s DeMar DeRozan-led Chicago Bulls? Kevin Kaduk, Adam Hoge and Luke Stuckmeyer debate on THE Chicago Sports Podcast.

Which Chicago athlete is overdue to have his number retired? Join Kevin Kaduk, Greg Boysen, Luke Stuckmeyer and Herb Lawrence as they run down the city’s biggest omissions. Plus, baseball is back and a fun Chicago sports-themed St. Patrick’s Day game.

This is The Chicago Sports Podcast. A podcast with a rotating cast where the CHGO crew breaks down everything going on in the Chicago sports world including Bulls, Blackhawks, Bears, Cubs and White Sox content.