Best NBC Sports Chicago Podcasts (2025)

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Homestand struggles and trade deadline approaching 28:57

17m ago28:57

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Cam Smith and Drew Stevens are here to discuss trade deadline decisions. We recap a disappointing homestand, highlight key performances from Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic, and dissect the much-anticipated Ball brothers matchup against the Charlotte Hornets. Trade rumors swirl around Vucevic, with the Golden State Warriors emerging as a potential s…

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01/22/2025 - featuring: Brad Gillis, lead guitarist & vocals for Night Ranger & Ozzy Ozbourne, 300 songs for ESPN, FOX Sports, & X Games 1:00:26

2h ago1:00:26

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The Sports Circus is a prime time Las Vegas-based and nationally-syndicated television and radio show. The Sports Circus has large coverage including Comcast, COX, Frontier, Spectrum, Time Warner, and WOW Cable television affiliates in select US markets. Their radio coverage includes CBS, CNBC, FOX, NBC affiliates in select markets plus a host of i…

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NFL Questionable Calls Favoring Chiefs + Football Hall Of Fame Voting With Jason Cole | LWOS Media Podcast 1:04:37

39m ago1:04:37

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We are back wiith another edition of the show looking at sports media in the U.S. and beyond with the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast." Host T.J. Rives is ready to go with takes on the horrible officiating in the AFC Divisional Playoff game between the Chiefs and the Texans last Saturday and most importantly, why Troy Aikman and Joe Buck of ESPN…

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01/21/2025 - College NIL Payoffs and Lack of Resources for Academics 59:51

2h ago59:51

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The Sports Circus is a prime time Las Vegas-based and nationally-syndicated television and radio show. The Sports Circus has large coverage including Comcast, COX, Frontier, Spectrum, Time Warner, and WOW Cable television affiliates in select US markets. Their radio coverage includes CBS, CNBC, FOX, NBC affiliates in select markets plus a host of i…

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Seth Jones' bounce-back, Frank Nazar's elite speed, trade rumors, and more 46:03

2h ago46:03

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On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis recap the Blackhawks' 1-0-2 weekend, highlighting Seth Jones' impressive bounce-back performance and Philipp Kurashev's multi-point outing after being a healthy scratch. They also dive into the chemistry developing between Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar, the…

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Why MLB Network’s Brian Kenny would vote Mark Buehrle into the Hall of Fame 26:52

16m ago26:52

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White Sox legend Mark Buehrle might be a long shot to eventually be inducted into the baseball Hall of Fame, but MLB Network’s Brian Kenny believes that he belongs in Cooperstown. Brian joins Chuck Garfien to discuss Buehrle’s case for the Hall of Fame, why the perception of his career improves over time, and if he’ll ever find his way into the Hal…

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01/20/2025 - NFL Divisional Round Winning Picks, Super Bowl Betting, Bears Get Their Guy, and Sloppy Joe 59:51

2h ago59:51

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The Sports Circus is a prime time Las Vegas-based and nationally-syndicated television and radio show. The Sports Circus has large coverage including Comcast, COX, Frontier, Spectrum, Time Warner, and WOW Cable television affiliates in select US markets. Their radio coverage includes CBS, CNBC, FOX, NBC affiliates in select markets plus a host of i…

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01/17/2025 featuring: Pepper Johnson, 5-time Super Bowl Champion, All-Pro and 2X Pro Bowl Linebacker 59:51

4h ago59:51

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The Sports Circus is a prime time Las Vegas-based and nationally-syndicated television and radio show. The Sports Circus has large coverage including Comcast, COX, Frontier, Spectrum, Time Warner, and WOW Cable television affiliates in select US markets. Their radio coverage includes CBS, CNBC, FOX, NBC affiliates in select markets plus a host of i…

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A glimpse of the future is here as Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar unite on a line 32:10

16m ago32:10

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On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the Blackhawks' 3-2 shootout loss to the Nashville Predators on Thursday. Arvid Söderblom was terrific, but does he have the shootout yips? Plus, the guys discuss the new-look first line of Connor Bedard, Tyler Bertuzzi and Frank Nazar, who turne…

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Bulls' homestand struggles with K.C. Johnson 28:57

22m ago28:57

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Cam Smith and CHSN Bulls Insider K.C. Johnson dissect the Chicago Bulls' three-game skid, exploring issues of effort and accountability after a brutal loss to the Atlanta Hawks. We analyze Nikola Vucevic's post-game comments and discuss the Bulls' likely shift to "seller" mode at the trade deadline. Plus, Ayo Dosunmu's return, Patrick Williams' str…

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01/16/2025 - NFL Divisional Round, Odds, Coaching, and Ueker 59:51

5h ago59:51

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The Sports Circus is a prime time Las Vegas-based and nationally-syndicated television and radio show. The Sports Circus has large coverage including Comcast, COX, Frontier, Spectrum, Time Warner, and WOW Cable television affiliates in select US markets. Their radio coverage includes CBS, CNBC, FOX, NBC affiliates in select markets plus a host of i…

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How much better will the White Sox be in 2025 with MLB’s Anthony Castrovince 49:44

15m ago49:44

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Chuck Garfien speaks with Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com and MLB Network to make sense of what happened with the White Sox last season and why they should be better this season—and how much better. Plus, Anthony gives a bold prediction about the White Sox in 2025.By Chicago Sports Network

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01/15/2025 - Sasaki, Ovechkin, and Hockey 59:51

4h ago59:51

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The Sports Circus is a prime time Las Vegas-based and nationally-syndicated television and radio show. The Sports Circus has large coverage including Comcast, COX, Frontier, Spectrum, Time Warner, and WOW Cable television affiliates in select US markets. Their radio coverage includes CBS, CNBC, FOX, NBC affiliates in select markets plus a host of i…

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NFL Playoffs Results/Coverage And Cotton Bowl Win For Ohio State With Jay Betsill | LWOS Media Podcast 41:37

3h ago41:37

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It's the newest edition of the show, as host T.J. Rives is back with sports media news, takes and a great friend/guest of his on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast!" T.J. welcomes "The Famous Jay" Betsill from DFWSportsOnline.com in Dalas-Ft.Worth to go over: The NFL Playoff weekend getting underway and the coverage on the different networks, a…

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01/14/2025 - Roki Sasaki Sweepstakes, Tyson Fury Retires, and Maybe Deion Sanders to Coach the Cowboys 59:51

9m ago59:51

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The Sports Circus is a prime time Las Vegas-based and nationally-syndicated television and radio show. The Sports Circus has large coverage including Comcast, COX, Frontier, Spectrum, Time Warner, and WOW Cable television affiliates in select US markets. Their radio coverage includes CBS, CNBC, FOX, NBC affiliates in select markets plus a host of i…

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Seth Jones' struggles, Connor Bedard hits 100 career points, and more! 38:08

2h ago38:08

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On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis analyze the Blackhawks' 5-2 loss to the Calgary Flames, marking their third straight defeat. They also discuss Connor Bedard reaching the 100-point milestone in his NHL career and explore how the Blackhawks can build a stronger supporting cast around him. T…

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Conversation with Ray Durham, the most underrated White Sox player in the last 30 years? 41:12

4h ago41:12

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Since 2025 marks the 125th year of the White Sox franchise, we’re bringing former White Sox players onto the podcast throughout the year to talk about their time on the South Side. Today, it’s Ray Durham who played on the White Sox from 1995-2002. He made two All-Star teams, scored over 100 runs in six straight seasons and had the longest run at se…

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Zach's Hot Streak and DeMar's Return to the UC 34:07

9d ago34:07

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Join Cam Smith and Drew Stevens as we dissect the Chicago Bulls' rollercoaster weekend! We'll break down their dominant victory over the Washington Wizards, setting the stage for DeMar DeRozan's emotional return to the United Center. Then, we get into the nail-biting loss against the Sacramento Kings after a controversial call and Zach LaVine's inc…

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01/13/2025 - Updated NFL Playoff Brackets, Super Bowl Odds, and NCAAM Rankings & Standings 59:51

16h ago59:51

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The Sports Circus is a prime time Las Vegas-based and nationally-syndicated television and radio show. The Sports Circus has large coverage including Comcast, COX, Frontier, Spectrum, Time Warner, and WOW Cable television affiliates in select US markets. Their radio coverage includes CBS, CNBC, FOX, NBC affiliates in select markets plus a host of i…

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01/10/2025 - Ringmaster Sal and Chicago Bears Super Bowl Champion, Emery Moorehead, Talk Football and Food 59:51

4d ago59:51

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The Sports Circus is a prime time Las Vegas-based and nationally-syndicated television and radio show. The Sports Circus has large coverage including Comcast, COX, Frontier, Spectrum, Time Warner, and WOW Cable television affiliates in select US markets. Their radio coverage includes CBS, CNBC, FOX, NBC affiliates in select markets plus a host of i…

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Handing out midseason Blackhawks grades 39:01

4d ago39:01

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On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the Blackhawks' 3-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday. They highlight a glimpse of the future as Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar each found the back of the net in the same game for the first time. Pat and Charlie also hand out midseason …

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01/09/2025 - featuring: Jason Owens, Country Music Singer, Songwriter, Producer, Guitarist 59:51

5d ago59:51

59:51

The Sports Circus is a prime time Las Vegas-based and nationally-syndicated television and radio show. The Sports Circus has large coverage including Comcast, COX, Frontier, Spectrum, Time Warner, and WOW Cable television affiliates in select US markets. Their radio coverage includes CBS, CNBC, FOX, NBC affiliates in select markets plus a host of i…

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Zach LaVine's hot streak, DeRozan's return, and Matas' rookie wall 35:06

5d ago35:06

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Join Cam Smith and K.C. Johnson on the latest episode of By the Horns, presented by Toyota! We dissect the Chicago Bulls' disappointing loss to the Pacers, analyzing the team's inconsistency and exploring why they couldn't overcome Indiana's physical defense. We delve into Nikola Vucevic and discuss the challenges facing rookie Matas Buzelis as he …

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Why Sergio Santos is excited about the White Sox future, his new job as Triple-A manager and more 39:38

12d ago39:38

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Chuck Garfien speaks with former White Sox pitcher Sergio Santos about how the Birmingham Barons won a Double-A championship last season in his first year as manager. Santos also breaks news on the podcast saying that he’ll be the White Sox Triple-A manager next season in Charlotte. Santos talks about Noah Schultz and how close he is to the majors,…

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01/08/2025 - featuring: Henry Bibby, NBA Champion, 3-time NCAA National Champion, 10-year veteran Point Guard 59:50

6d ago59:50

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The Sports Circus is a prime-time, Las Vegas-based, nationally-syndicated television and radio show. The Sports Circus has large coverage including Comcast, COX, Frontier, Spectrum, Time Warner, and WOW Cable television affiliates in select US markets. Their radio coverage includes CBS, CNBC, FOX, NBC affiliates in select markets plus a host of ind…

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NFL Regular Season Concludes + College Football Playoff Semis Ratings Picks And More! | LWOS Media Podcast 49:04

7d ago49:04

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We are back with the full pod in the new year, as hosts T.J. Rives and Mike Gill return to wrap up the NFL regular season and look ahead to their postseason, the College Football Playoff resumes and more on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast!" The guys talk the Sunday that "fell flat" for the most part without a lot of drama in week 18 of the N…

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01/07/2025 - Ringmaster Sal Talks With Members of the Legendary Musical Group, The Miracles 59:51

7d ago59:51

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The Sports Circus is a prime-time, Las Vegas-based, nationally-syndicated television and radio show. The Sports Circus has large coverage including Comcast, COX, Frontier, Spectrum, Time Warner, and WOW Cable television affiliates in select US markets. Their radio coverage includes CBS, CNBC, FOX, NBC affiliates in select markets plus a host of ind…

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Who the White Sox are getting in the Garrett Crochet trade with Red Sox Double-A broadcaster Emma Tiedemann 36:18

7d ago36:18

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As the radio voice of the Portland Sea Dogs, Emma Tiedemann was in the broadcast booth calling games for new White Sox prospects Kyle Teel, Chase Meidroth and Wikelman Gonzalez. She speaks with Chuck Garfien about what all three of them bring to the table. Emma also talks about her rise in the broadcasting business and her grandfather Bill Mercer w…

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Derrick Rose Night wrap up and a win over the Spurs 42:49

7d ago42:49

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Cam Smith and Drew Stevens recap the night that was Derrick Rose Night from the weekend and give their final thoughts on the special evening. They discuss the lasting impact of Derrick Rose's legacy on both the people that had the privilege of watching him play and the influence it has on the future hoopers from the city of Chicago. The Bulls follo…

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01/06/2025 - NFL Playoffs Bracket Professional & Speaking Tips for Athletes 59:51

10d ago59:51

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The Sports Circus is a prime-time, Las Vegas-based, nationally-syndicated television and radio show. The Sports Circus has large coverage including Comcast, COX, Frontier, Spectrum, Time Warner, and WOW Cable television affiliates in select US markets. Their radio coverage includes CBS, CNBC, FOX, NBC affiliates in select markets plus a host of ind…

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Breaking down Blackhawks' inconsistent play and recent goaltending woes 28:05

9d ago28:05

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On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis dissect the Blackhawks' lackluster response in Sunday’s 6-2 loss against the New York Rangers, just days after snapping a five-game losing streak with a win over the Montreal Canadiens. They also dive into the team’s recent goaltending struggles, Colton Dac…

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Penn State - Boise State Scores For ESPN But Winter Classic NHL Does Not | LWOS Media Daily 1 3 24 10:58

11d ago10:58

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The first week of 2025 wraps up with host Mike Gill looking at some ratings and looking ahead to this weekend on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast Daily" for Friday. Mike talks the good ratings for the Fiesta Bowl win by Penn State over Boise State on ESPN in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals. How did the bode for New Year's Day? Howe…

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01/03/2025 - Ringmaster Sal and NFL Nutritionist, Mitzi Dulan, Talk Food 59:48

11d ago59:48

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The Sports Circus is a prime-time, Las Vegas-based, nationally-syndicated television and radio show. The Sports Circus has large coverage including Comcast, COX, Frontier, Spectrum, Time Warner, and WOW Cable television affiliates in select US markets. Their radio coverage includes CBS, CNBC, FOX, NBC affiliates in select markets plus a host of ind…

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How do Blackhawks move forward after Winter Classic debacle? 44:24

16d ago44:24

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On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the Blackhawks' "embarrassing" Winter Classic loss to the St. Louis Blues at Wrigley Field and react to Nick Foligno's candid postgame comments. They also discuss Jason Dickinson’s frustration after practice as he admits he’s run out of answers f…

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College Football Playoff New Year's Games And NFL Final Sunday | LWOS Media Daily 1 2 25 13:19

12d ago13:19

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Happy New Year! We're back with the latest in sports media info and takes on our "daily" show that comes typically M-F in the mid-day. Host T.J. Rives returns with more on: The College Football Playoff quarterfinals have been playing out this week with Penn State beating Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl on Tuesday night. Then, after the horrible terr…

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The Derrick Rose Era with K.C. Johnson 34:48

12d ago34:48

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Cam Smith is joined by CHSN Bulls Insider K.C. Johnson to revisit Derrick Rose's time as a Chicago Bull. From his head turning plays at Simeon to being drafter number one overall in 2008. From the youngest MVP in NBA history to a dark day in April of 2012 versus the Philadelphia 76ers. Derrick Rose represented Chicago with every step and now we pre…

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01/02/2025 - Ringmaster Sal and International Boxing Hall of Fame Referee, Joe Cortez, Cover Boxing History and Strategies 59:51

13d ago59:51

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The Sports Circus is a prime-time, Las Vegas-based, nationally-syndicated television and radio show. The Sports Circus has large coverage including Comcast, COX, Frontier, Spectrum, Time Warner, and WOW Cable television affiliates in select US markets. Their radio coverage includes CBS, CNBC, FOX, NBC affiliates in select markets plus a host of ind…

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01/01/2025 - Sports & Entertainment Montage 59:51

13d ago59:51

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The Sports Circus is a prime-time, Las Vegas-based, nationally-syndicated television and radio show. The Sports Circus has large coverage including Comcast, COX, Frontier, Spectrum, Time Warner, and WOW Cable television affiliates in select US markets. Their radio coverage includes CBS, CNBC, FOX, NBC affiliates in select markets plus a host of ind…

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12/31/2024 - Cowboys Coaching, Alleged Record-Breaking, NFL Odds, and In-flight Ham Bone 59:51

14d ago59:51

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The Sports Circus is a prime time Las Vegas-based and nationally-syndicated television and radio show. The Sports Circus has large coverage including Comcast, COX, Frontier, Spectrum, Time Warner, and WOW Cable television affiliates in select US markets. Their radio coverage includes CBS, CNBC, FOX, NBC affiliates in select markets plus a host of i…

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White Sox fans take over the podcast: New Year’s edition! 1:02:27

14d ago1:02:27

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With 2024 thankfully coming to a close, it’s time to look ahead to next year and the future for the White Sox. Chuck Garfien takes questions from White Sox fans covering all sorts of topics like the realistic expectations for 2025 and when the White Sox will be contenders again? Chris Getz, Jerry Reinsdorf, trading Luis Robert Jr. and Andrew Benint…

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2024 Sports Media Stories Of The Year With Mike Gill And Ken Fang Of Awful Announcing | LWOS Media Podcast 1:03:01

14d ago1:03:01

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It's our final show of 2024, as we recap the sports media stories of 2024 with hosts T.J. Rives and Mike Gill being joined by Ken Fang of Awful Announcing to go over it all on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast." The guys discuss: The passing of CBS Sports legend Greg Gumbel to Cancer at age 78 on Friday. The panel talks about his amazing caree…

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Bulls year end review | Derrick Rose Night 50:05

15d ago50:05

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Cam Smith and Drew Stevens react to the Bulls overtime win over the Charlotte Hornets 115-108. They talk about the Bulls finishing the month of December 7-5. The guys choose their most improved player of 2024. They also relive the Derrick Rose era in preparation for his big day at the United Center coming up this weekend. Cam talks about how he not…

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12/30/2024 - Tainted NFL Records and NIL Payment Lawsuit 59:51

15d ago59:51

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The Sports Circus is a prime time Las Vegas-based and nationally-syndicated television and radio show. The Sports Circus has large coverage including Comcast, COX, Frontier, Spectrum, Time Warner, and WOW Cable television affiliates in select US markets. Their radio coverage includes CBS, CNBC, FOX, NBC affiliates in select markets plus a host of i…

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Tyler Bertuzzi's ejection, Jonathan Toews' candid GQ interview, and more 34:24

15d ago34:24

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On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the Blackhawks' recent struggles during a four-game losing streak. They discuss Tyler Bertuzzi's controversial ejection, the team's cooling goaltending, and evaluate Kevin Korchinski's nine-game stint with Chicago. Plus, they preview the Winter C…

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12/27/2024 - Ringmaster Sal and Shenea Booth Talk Olympics, Circus Performing, and Gymnastics 59:51

18d ago59:51

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The Sports Circus is a prime time Las Vegas-based and nationally-syndicated television and radio show. The Sports Circus has large coverage including Comcast, COX, Frontier, Spectrum, Time Warner, and WOW Cable television affiliates in select US markets. Their radio coverage includes CBS, CNBC, FOX, NBC affiliates in select markets plus a host of i…

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Netflix SCORES With Christmas NFL And NBA Succeeds With Lakers/Warriors On ABC | LWOS Media Daily 12 27 24 9:33

18d ago9:33

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It's the Friday edition of our "daily" as host T.J. Rives returns near the end of the year to go over the Christmas Day action in the NFL and NBA and how the audiences fared? Netflix had their first forray into live NFL games and had not technical problems this time with their Chiefs vs. Steelers and Ravens vs. Texans doubleheader. How well did bot…

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12/26/2024 - NBA Cries over NFL on Christmas, NFL Playoff Picture, Fantasy Football Players to Pickup! 59:51

26d ago59:51

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The Sports Circus is a prime time Las Vegas-based and nationally-syndicated television and radio show. The Sports Circus has large coverage including Comcast, COX, Frontier, Spectrum, Time Warner, and WOW Cable television affiliates in select US markets. Their radio coverage includes CBS, CNBC, FOX, NBC affiliates in select markets plus a host of i…

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What Christmas gift would you give the Blackhawks? 37:43

23d ago37:43

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On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis answer what gift they would give the Blackhawks for Christmas. Plus, they talk about an old habit resurfacing in allowing goals within minutes of each other, Seth Jones looking a little rusty in his return to the lineup (and explain why that might be), and …

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12/25/2024 - Ringmaster Sal and Yank Berry, Lead Singer for the Kingsman (Louie Louie) Talk Music, Philanthropy, and More! 59:51

20d ago59:51

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The Sports Circus is a prime time Las Vegas-based and nationally-syndicated television and radio show. The Sports Circus has large coverage including Comcast, COX, Frontier, Spectrum, Time Warner, and WOW Cable television affiliates in select US markets. Their radio coverage includes CBS, CNBC, FOX, NBC affiliates in select markets plus a host of i…

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Christmas Eve College Football Playoff And NFL Info / Takes With Tyler Jones! | LWOS Media Podcast 12 24 24 51:26

28d ago51:26

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On the latest, Christmas Eve edition of the Podcast, host T.J. Rives returns off the weekend with long-form info and takes on the expansion of the College Football Playoff to 12 teams and the historic first ever home games played last Friday and Saturday. Plus, he talks the NFL off the weekend, as well and all with a guest on the "Last Word on Spor…

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