What To Make Of The New Look Bulls Windy City Sports Talk podcast

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Don Kleppin joins the podcast for this episode. We preview the NFC North as we wait for training camp to start. Don (a Packer fan) gives us his thoughts on the Packers' roster. Don also gives his opinion on the roster the Bears have built around rookie QB Caleb Williams. We share some thoughts on the Lions and Vikings. Lastly, we give our way too early NFC North predictions.…

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Chicago Baseball Is Disappointing, but Can the Bears Save the Summer? 1:08:25

40 weeks ago1:08:25

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The White Sox are bad as expected. However, it's been frustrating to see the Cubs struggle as badly as they have. We talk about both disappointing baseball teams and what is ahead for them both as the season progresses. We also give our thoughts on the Bears' roster and upcoming schedule as we wait for training camp to start.…

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The Cubs and Bears Are Hopeful While the White Sox Hit Rock Bottom 57:44

50 weeks ago57:44

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Baseball is back! The Cubs are off to a great start while the White Sox sink to the bottom very quickly. We talk about the early season woes the White Sox are facing with injuries and offensive production. Does this Cubs team remind you of the 2016 team? We are split on that answer. We also give our thoughts on the ridiculous criticism Caleb Williams is facing. Lastly, we ponder what the Bears should do with the #9 pick.…

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Bears Free Agency Frenzy: Fields Traded and Offensive Talent Added 1:01:00

1 year ago1:01:00

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We recap the eventful free agency period for the Bears. We spend a lot of time giving our thoughts on the Justin Fields trade and debate whether or not this was the best decision. We also give our thoughts on the other moves made this offseason. We then look ahead to the draft and start to give our record predictions for next season based off of the moves made so far.…

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The 2024 Blackhawks: A Season Full of Adversity 59:43

1 year ago59:43

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The Blackhawks have had a challenging 2024 season. The prospects are gaining valuable experience on the ice, but they are dealing with a lot of adversity as well. It's been a season full of injuries and some drama off the ice. It's been a lot of fun to watch Conor Bedard though. He is the future of the franchise and that's what helps us get through a tough season. We review everything that has happened so far this season and give our thoughts on the Blackhawks being quiet at the trade deadline.…

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Debating the Future of Justin Fields and Pondering What's Next for the Bulls 1:06:52

1 year ago1:06:52

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In this episode we debate Justin Fields vs. Caleb Williams. We also discuss some possible destinations for Fields should the Bears trade him. We talk about some other moves the Bears need to make this offseason. We give our thoughts on the Bulls standing pat at the trade deadline and talk about what this means for the future direction of this team.…

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Recapping Super Bowl 58 and Looking at the Future of the NFC North 1:18:18

1 year ago1:18:18

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We give our thoughts on the Super Bowl and we look towards the future by pondering what the NFC North might look like next year. We give our way to early predictions for the division as well.

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When Will the Bears Stop Living in the Past? 1:07:28

1 year ago1:07:28

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The Bears haven't won a Super Bowl in nearly 40 years. Yet, the organization does nothing but celebrate the past. The fans are getting tired of constantly talking about 1985 and all the great defensive players that have played for the team over the years. We want a legit QB. We want to watch a modern-day NFL offense. In today's episode we talk about why the Bears need to change their identity. We also give our thoughts on the stadium situation and what could be done to Soldier Field and the surrounding area.…

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Chicago Baseball 2024: The Cubs Are on the Rise While the White Sox Begin to Fall 51:34

1 year ago51:34

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In this episode, we begin to look at what the 2024 season will have in store for the White Sox and Cubs. We give our thoughts on whether or not the White Sox are about to go into a full rebuild. For the Cubs, we talk about the hiring of Craig Counsell and explain why the Cubs need to be more aggressive when it comes to adding more talent to their roster. Lastly, we give our thoughts on MLB free agency as a whole.…

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The Bears Decide Not to Blow It All Up 51:26

1 year ago51:26

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The podcast is back! There's not better time to return than now with the Bears deciding to make a few changes to their coaching staff for next season. Matt Eberflus is staying, Luke Getsy is out, and Justin Fields' future is still in question. In our return episode, we recap the season and give our thoughts on the decisions made on the coaching staff. We also give our takes on what the Bears should do in the offseason with Fields and the rest of the team.…

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What to Make of The New Look Bulls 48:07

4 years ago48:07

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Zach Keilman joins the podcast to discuss the eventful offseason the Bulls had while they reconstructed most of the roster. Zach and I discuss where Coby White stands with the team after the addition of 3 new point guards. We also talk about how big of a boost the offense gets with the acquisition of DeMar DeRozan. Zach and I also want to tell Zach LaVine to be patient on the new contract and focus on creating a highly competitive team with his new teammates. Lastly, Zach and I give our thoughts on whether or not the Bulls can compete for the playoffs this year in the Eastern Conference.…

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Previewing the 2021 Bears With John Jurkovic 21:26

4 years ago21:26

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ESPN 1000's very own John Jurkovic from "The Carmen and Jurko Show" joined the podcast today to talk about the upcoming NFL season. He shared this thoughts on the Bears' QB situation and he also expressed his concern for the defense. Since Jurko is a former player, I asked him about his thoughts on the NFL's first 17-game season and if he thought the players' disapproval of it is warranted.…

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Previewing Madden 22 1:06:23

4 years ago1:06:23

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Madden 22 comes out in a few days. EA has promised and promoted many changes and additions to the long-time franchise. Will they succeed or will it be another frustrating year for fans of the series? Zach Keilman returns to the podcast to preview the game with me. We also give our thoughts on the reviews that have already come out since the game’s trial edition released last week.…

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The Golden Age is Over for the Cubs 34:55

4 years ago34:55

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Well, the Cubs finally did it. They traded away the most lovable core the franchise has ever had. The Golden Age is over. Ryan Walsh joins the podcast to discuss the heartbreaking trade deadline. We recap the moves and discuss whether this should have happened. We look back on all the issues that basically led up to the breakup. We also discuss the future of the team now that Jed Hoyer is in charge, and we also discuss whether Willson Contreras should receive a contract extension to become the new leader in the locker room.…

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The White Sox are Set Up to Win 41:59

4 years ago41:59