Joey Gelman and Dan Collins react to the underwhelming and confusing trade deadline for the Cubs and Sox. Why didn't the Sox do more at the deadline in their 'contenting' year? Or are they waiving the white flag on 2022? Should the Cubs have dealt Willson Contreras and Ian Happ to keep building the future? Or are you happy as Cubs fans to see the two of them stay?
Joey Gelman and Dan Collins discuss the opening of Bears training camp. Where is Teven Jenkins? Do we worry about Roquan Smith's contract status? Biggest takeaways from the first few practices? They then shift gears and talk about how the Cubs have broken their promise to fans and will be selling-off again . The Cubs were only supposed to rebuild once correct? They then close the show by talking about the White Sox and if they'll ever get past the .500 hump.
Joey Gelman and Dan Collins discuss the Fire-Sale that occurred with the Blackhawks as they enter full rebuild mode. Do YOU agree with the moves? They then break down the issues with the White Sox... are they simply just an average team at this point? Do they still have a pennant run in them during the second half of the season? They then talk about the new look Big Ten and ask what impact the signing of N'Keal Harry will have on the Bears.
Joey Gelman and Dan Collins discuss all things White Sox after a crazy week+ that saw 1-2 intentional walks, "fire Tony" chants, blown leads, injuries and now a few convincing wins. Where does this team sit and can they turn it around in time to make a push for the division? They then shift gears and talk Cubs. Is this the most irrelevant Cubs team in the last decade-plus? They then close the show with their new tradition of recapping their other love, Star Wars, and break down Episode 5 of Obi-Wan Kenobi on Disney +.
Joey Gelman and Dan Collins discuss the current state of the White Sox. Is it time to panic? Just early-season woes? Can this team still compete for a World Series this fall? They then discuss sports-watching habits this summer and how the baseball struggles in the city and the endless world of streaming have forced them to watch anything else but Cubs and Sox baseball. They close the show by breaking down their other passion, Star Wars, and discuss the first three episodes of Obi-Wan Kenobi on Disney + (SPOILERS). Hello There!
As the Cubs and Sox move further into their season, Joey Gelman and Dan Collins ask each other if the Cubs vs. Sox rivalry still has the meaning it used to? Are the teams and their fans bitter enemies till the end or has it lost its flair? As the Cubs and Sox move closer to the second leg of the crosstown series, what's the temperature in Chicago?
Joey Gelman and Dan Collins recap the exciting Bulls season that ended in a first-round playoff exit to the Milwaukee Bucks. What do the Bulls need to get to the championship level? They then shift gears and discuss the Bears' 2nd and 3rd round draft picks and debate the approach the Bears' new regime is taking in their first draft. They close the show asking whether we need to hit the panic button or not based on the early struggles and injury woes of the White Sox.
Dan Collins and Joey Gelman discuss the storylines they are watching for the Cubs and Sox as we get closer to Opening Day. Have the Sox done enough this season to compete for a championship and how devastating is the Crochet injury? And is Seiya Suzuki the new star for the Cubs we've been waiting for?
Plus, an interesting graphic on Twitter showing all-sports championship lists sparks a conversation on where our Chicago sports teams rank all-time.
Joey Gelman and Dan Collins break down the Khalil Mack trade and discuss what it means for the Bears. Is this the right move? Are the Bears rebuilding or just reallocating money for the offense? We'll have to wait and see. They then rejoice in the return of baseball and talk about the ridiculousness and damage MLB did to their sport during the lockout.
Joey Gelman and Dan Collins discuss the Rocky Wirtz meltdown at the Blackhawks' Town Hall and his unacceptable behavior in response to questions regarding the Kyle Beach situation. How could Rocky have been so tone-deaf and rude? How can the Blackhawks' reputation ever recover? They close the show talking all things Bears as the team is beginning to fill out both their offensive and defensive staffs.
Joey Gelman and Dan Collins break down the Bears new hires of Ryan Poles as GM and Matt Eberfuls as the new Head Coach. Are we excited about the new hires? Are we underwhelmed? Dan and Joey talk about it all and hope that these hires can hopefully set the Bears on the right course towards sustained success.
Joey Gelman and Dan Collins discuss the latest updates in the Bears GM and Coach search and break down what they're looking for at this point in the search. They then shift gears and talk about the retirement of Jon Lester and discuss his legacy on the Cubs and MLB. They close the show debating if Joey should buy Cubs season tickets , after he was finally called to purchase them after being 90,000th in line a decade ago. Should he invest?
Dan Collins and Joey Gelman are BACK! The Bears cleaned house and everything is great! Well, sort of. They discuss the Bears firing of Ryan Pace and Matt Nagy, George McCasky's bizarre and out of touch press conference and their picks for a new GM and Head Coach. Can the Bears finally get these hires right, or will history repeat itself?
Joey Gelman and Dan Collins discuss the incredible start to the young career of Ayo Dosunmu and what it means for the Bulls and his former program at Illinois. They then shift gears and talk about what the return of Justin Fields means for the Bears this weekend against the Packers.
Dan Collins and Joey Gelman discuss the Cubs and Sox latest moves just before the MLB lockout. Is Marcus Stroman the first building block of the next great Cubs team? Is Kendall Graveman the bullpen arm the Sox need for October? They then shift gears and talk about the state of the Bears and preview the Bears vs. Cardinals matchup.
Joey Gelman and Dan Collins break down the chaotic week at Halas Hall. Is Matt Nagy going to be fired after the Lions game? How much is George McCaskey meddling in football decisions? What the hell is going on with the Bears? How can there be this much dysfunction and missteps for the charter franchise? They break it all down on a "re-recorded" episode. Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
Joey Gelman and Dan Collins react to the Bulls' excitement in the city. Is this team an Eastern Conference contender?! Are they crazy to think that!? They then shift gears and talk about Justin Fields' coming out party against the Steelers. Have the Bears finally found their quarterback? They close the show talking about what the Bears need to work on during the bye week.
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Dan Collins and Joey Gelman begin the show talking about the excitement of the Bulls and their former Illini favorite Ayo Dosunmu's impressive start. They then try to figure out how to watch the Bears moving forward and how we must solely focus in on Justin Fields' development. The guys then shift gears and talk about Aaron Rodgers 'selfishness, idiocy and endangerment of those around him with his vaccine charade. Dan and Joey close the show talking about the surprising 2021 World Series and how some former Cubs led Atlanta to the promse land.
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Joey Gelman and Dan Collins begin the show by discussing the aftermath of the investigation involving Kyle Beach, Brad Aldrich and the Blackhawks. They discuss the systematic dysfunction in the organization that led to the hideous acts and commend Kyle Beach for his bravery and fight for justice. They then shift gears to talk about the other team in the United Center and talk about 'Joakim Noah Night' and break down what he meant to the Bulls and how this new era of Bulls basketball reminds us of the beginnings of the last good era of Bulls basketball. They close the show previewing the Bears vs. 49ers game.
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Joey Gelman and Dan Collins start the show talking about the excitement around the new-look Bulls and preview what to expect from this new team and management regime. They then shift gears and talk about their frustrations with the Bears. and discuss their new 'owner' Aaron Rodgers. While there are supposed to be rookie woes, why can't this team play at an NFL level anyways! ? They then close the show saluting the White Sox on a great season and discuss the shortcomings that spelled doom for them in the 2021 playoffs.
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