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With Jake still in Australia, he and Jordan discuss the kind of moves we haven’t seen yet in this offseason, what could be the most compelling outcome for Josh Hader, and Joey Votto feeling like Sandra Bullock in Gravity. Then, they talk through Mariners signing catcher Mitch Garver, and some Blue Jays and White Sox moves.  

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Jake is in Australia, but Jordan and Mike Ferrin hold it down this week to discuss international free agents in relation to prospect lists and compare Yamamoto to Paul Skenes. They dive into the Dylan Cease trade rumors and breakdown which teams could make sense as a partner, and then react to the Yankees trading Estevan Florial for Cody Morris.

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Last week we did the 3x champion Cubs and this week the 3x champion White Sox.  The Pale Hose have the 2005 improbably championship to live off of since the other two were before 1918!  Lots of great ChiSox to talk about given the long 50 year drought between WS appearances - 1919 to 1959!

Mark was wrong - Luis Aparicio is a HOFer but did not ever win the MVP although he was Rookie of the Year.

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Host Brandon Contes interviews Fox broadcaster and new voice of the Detroit Tigers Jason Benetti. Brandon and Jason discuss a wide range of topics including working with Bill Walton, Kevin Brown's suspension from the Orioles, having cerebral palsy, leaving the Chicago White Sox to become the TV voice of the Detroit Tigers, and more.

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-:37: Being the voice of the Detroit Tigers
-1:12: White Sox voice being a “dream job”
-3:05: Being a White Sox fan while calling games
-4:39: Is it easier or harder to call games of a team being a fan of?
-7:23: Why was Detroit the right fit?
-8:46: Relationship with White Sox front office 
-9:59: Complaints from Jerry Reinsdorf?
-11:21: Is Reinsdorf the same owner with the White Sox as he is with the Bulls?
-13:31: Surprised by the press and attention about getting the Tigers job
-16:08: Striving to have a deep connection to fans on a local MLB broadcast
-20:01: Did the Kevin Brown situation play a role in Jason going to the Tigers?
-22:01: Would Jason have trouble working for a team that wouldn’t allow him to be critical of that team?
-25:01: Interviewing for the Tigers
-27:16: Challenge of replacing Hawk Harrelson
-28:50: White Sox hiring Tony La Russa
-30:25: La Russa sleeping in dugout
-32:11: Being in the clubhouse and be available to the team before the game
-34:20: Tigers analysts
-35:09: Having a say in broadcast partners?
-35:57: Doing national broadcasts along with local broadcasts
-36:27: Is local MLB broadcasting always going to be a part of Jason’s career?
-38:55: Having cerebral palsy and being a broadcaster
-41:33: Being self-conscious about being on camera
-42:35: Going to law school
-44:27: Who would make a better attorney? Jason or Bill Walton?
-46:21: Working with Walton
-47:19: Things Walton said on the broadcast that surprised Jason?
-50:12: Having trust in Walton’s filter for a national audience

Episode 20: In this episode, we've got a jam-packed lineup, including discussions on the FIFA 2030 World Cup bid, a look at the Cubs and Sox end-of-season brief recap & positivity rating, a fantasy football corner for the common man, and the brief review of the hype surrounding the Blackhawks' upcoming season. 

Plus, we'll cover the highly anticipated Thursday Night Football matchup between the Bears and the Commanders in the NFL segment.

Hello Positivity Brigade listeners! In this episode, Miller and CJ go over some breaking NBA news while still going over the topics that are near and dear to Chicago fans.

We take a dive into the Cubs playoff chances and have a spirited debate on what occurred the previous week. We then swing on over to Bhupen's Fantasy Corner for the NFL and we jump in to the Chicago Bears and all the news that came with it.

Finally, we give our predictions to the XFL Demotion game between the Denver Broncos and our Chicago Bears.

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In this episode, we start with an exciting update on the Chicago Cubs' October run, as they strive for postseason glory. Then, we switch gears to our NFL fantasy football corner, where we discuss key strategies and player updates.

The main segment of the show focuses on the Chicago Bears, beginning with a week 2 recap, highlighting their standout moments and challenges. We delve into all the latest news surrounding the team as they prepare for Week 3, including injury updates, roster changes, and coaching insights. Finally, we wrap up the episode with a detailed review of the Bears' Week 3 matchup against the formidable Kansas City Chiefs, breaking down key plays, player performances, and the overall outcome.

Join us for a whirlwind of sports action in this episode! We dive into the Chicago Cubs' quest for October glory, share the highlights from Fantasy Football's Week 1, and discuss some jaw-dropping results from the NFL's opening week. We round it all off with an in-depth preview of the Chicago Bears' upcoming matchup against Tampa Bay in Week 2.

In this episode,  we preview our new segment "Bhupen's Fantasy Corner," where we provide valuable insights and tips to help you dominate your fantasy football league this season. Next, we dive deep into the Chicago Bears' exciting developments with their newest wide receivers in the last edition of Miller's Bears corner. 

Shifting gears to baseball, we bring a breath of fresh air to the Chicago Cubs scene by highlighting some of the positive moments and performances that have emerged despite the challenges the team has faced heading to the last month of the season. 

But that's not all! We also delve into the world of the Chicago White Sox, where significant management changes have occurred. 

Finally, we have a special treat for you as we review the Chicago Bears' season opener against their arch-rivals, the Green Bay Packers. Joining us as a special guest is an expert analyst who will provide unique insights into the game, player performances, and what fans can expect from the Bears this season.

Three of the six Angels players that were put on waivers earlier this week (Giolito, Moore and Lopez) were claimed by the Cleveland Guardians, a team that is currently only five games behind the Minnesota Twins in the AL Central. Jake and Jordan break down this move, and discuss other notable waiver claims such as Hunter Renfroe and Harrison Bader to the Reds, and Dominic Leone to Seattle. Then, the guys run through the latest September call-ups, headlined by the Yankees’ 20-year-old phenom Jasson Dominguez. Finally, the guys touch on Ronald Acuna Jr, Terrance Gore, Nebraska Women’s Volleyball, and sparkling white wine from 2015 in this weeks edition of The Good, The Bad, and The Uggla.

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In this episode we kick off by wrapping up the Chicago Bears' offseason, delving into the team's key moves and acquisitions this preseason. With a focus on the linebacker position, we explore the two newest additions to the Bears' roster, evaluating their potential impact on the upcoming season.

Shifting gears to the baseball diamond, we turn our attention to the Chicago Cubs, who are experiencing a resurgence in performance. We discuss their recent successes and the factors contributing to their elevated gameplay and that team that pretends to also play baseball. 

The heart of this episode lies in our comprehensive Bears Season Preview - we dive into each matchup and  dissect some of the most anticipated matchups of the upcoming season, breaking down key elements and players to watch. We do a comparison on our picks from the offseason and update the picks and reach to a conclusion that surprised all of us at the end.

The Angels have placed six players, including Lucas Giolito, on waivers in an attempt to dump salary now that they are out of the postseason picture. Jake and Jordan break down this embarrassing move for the franchise, and explain how it’s not only an admission of failure, but also an admission that they will probably not be able to retain Ohtani come season’s end. Then, Maddie Lee from the Chicago Sun-Times joins the show to talk about Jeimer Candelario’s arrival in Chicago, Mark Leiter Jr’s fascination with Javier Assad, and a whole bunch of other Cub-related tidbits. Finally, Jake and Jordan provide an update on the shooting at Guaranteed Rate Field, and marvel at Alex Cobb’s near-no-no.

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We kick off by discussing the latest happenings in the sports news including the Women's World Cup, where top 4 soccer teams are battling it out for supremacy. Shifting our focus to the NFL, we dive into a roundup of the preseason action after Week 2 around starting QBs and holdouts/injuries affecting Fantasy Football.  

In the "Miller's Bears Corner" segment, the spotlight turns to the Chicago Bears' offensive line. Our hosts introduce two new Offensive Linemen acquisitions via draft and trade and analyze their potential impact on the team's performance.  

Shifting gears to the Chicago baseball scene, we take a look at the Chicago Cubs' impressive climb up the records and standings. In contrast, we explore the Chicago White Sox's "cleaning house" approach in the Cross Town Classic segment, analyzing their recent changes, and future impact of that on the team.  

Wrapping up the show, our hosts share their thoughts on the Chicago Bears' preseason performance. With insights into player injury, starters getting reps, and potential areas for fan engagement in the pre-season.

BEAR DOWN! In this episode only 2 of the 3 members of the positivity brigade are going through the week's news and updates.

In the first section we continue to give updates on the Women's World Cup and Miller continues to prove that he may be the soccer expect of the Trio of Positivity. We also go into a long discussion about robot umpiring in the MLB and how it can change the game in the next couple of years. We then continue to go into Miller's Bears Corner as goes for two more updates on new Bear's players into the team. 

We provide our weekly update on the Cubs and Sox but we get to the main segment which was week 1 of the NFL Preseason and the Chicago Bears win over the Titans. The boys give their thoughts on the game as well as some other points from the league.

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Mojobreak & SCN team up for a special live podcast from The National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago! Doug, Cody, Jesse & Mike talk about what they're looking for at the big show, how it compares to year's past and, of course, a ton of Chicago food talk. Then Cody hosts a special Chi-town edition of Guess That Price!

Huge thanks to Hobbzi & Luddex for putting this together!

We decided to move the curtain a bit! This was our first ever live streamed episode with no cuts or editing. We wanted to give our podcast listeners a glimpse as to how this went for us and how we see our future live streams going. Depending on the feedback, we will either continue to upload as is, or we will revert back to editing as the previous episodes have been done. 

In this episode, we talked about the now failed negotiatons for Kylian Mbappe to Saudi Arabia, we talk about the NFL Players that signed new deals and we continue with Miller's Bears Corner (still not those bears).

We continue our crosstown rivalry update and CJ has hit the highest number in podcast history with the Cubs? And we continue to play the sad violin for Bhupen with his Sox update.

Lastly, our main segment discusses the MLB Trade Deadline as the Trio of Positivity go over teams that should Buy, Sell or stay the same. 

With this being our first live stream event, we got a chance to talk to Robot Bhupen towards the end! The Positive Brigade appreciates the continued support!

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The MLB Trade Deadline is upon us! And some major names have already been dealt. Jake and Jordan react to the Rangers trading for Max Scherzer and break down what this means for Texas, as well as why Mets fans should not get excited about this move whatsoever. Then, the guy’s touch on a number of other deals that went down over the weekend, including a trade made by an AL Central team that makes no sense

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Shohei Ohtani is staying put in L.A (for now), and the Angels are doing whatever they can to win. Jake and Jordan break down the moves the Halo’s have made so far, and marvel at another historic day for their Japanese superstar. Then, Cardinals Beat Writer Derrick Goold joins the show to talk about the struggling Cardinals, and what moves they should make heading into the Trade Deadline. Finally, Jake and Jordan touch on the Dominican Summer League, a very strange Joe Musgrove quote, and a certain baseball event set to be played at Citi Field in November in “The Good, The Bad, and the Uggla”.

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In this episode, we kick off with a lively discussion of the news that made a lasting impression on us this week, covering NFL running backs not getting paid & Shohei Ohtani free trade scenarios

Next, we switch gears to the Chicago Bears and delve into one of latest additions and newcomers to the team, analyzing how they might impact the upcoming season.

From football to baseball, we then explore the age-old rivalry between the Cubs and the Sox, unpacking recent matches and trends headed into trade deadline. 

The main segment of today's podcast is dedicated to the Women's World Cup, celebrating the passion, skill, and achievements of women athletes on the global stage. We dive into the tournament's standout teams, game-changing players, and discuss how it continues to inspire a new generation of sports enthusiasts.