On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul reacts to ESPN’s critique of the Bears’ 2023 offseason, the Cubs’ decisions to DFA Eric Hosmer, and Ryan Poles’ comments on the Bears’ expectations heading into next season.

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On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul is joined by Steve Cishek and Brandon Kintzler, former Cubs relievers, to discuss their new podcast “Call To The Pen,” 2023 Cubs Baseball, MLB’s new rules, and so much more!

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On Episode 1 of The Clay Harbor Football Show, former NFL TE Clay Harbor gives his take on the state of the NFC North, and explains why the Bears have a reason to be optimistic in 2023.

On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul celebrates the Blackhawks landing the top pick in the NHL Draft, and explains why it will lead to yet another era of success for the franchise.

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On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses reports concerning Justin Fields’ passing ability, and explains why 2023 will be important for his future in football.

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On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses reports connecting Roschon Johnson to the Bears’ starting running back role, and explains why it would be a great decision!

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On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul explains why the Bears must win 10 games in 2023, plus examines Roschon Johnson’s chances to become the RB1.

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Dale Scott was an MLB umpire from 1986-2017. He has umpired three World Series and three All-Star games, including over 4,000 regular season games. He now is the crew analyst for Apple TV+ Friday Night Baseball and recently released his memoir, The Umpire is Out: Calling the Game and Living My True Self.

1:00 – The impact his book has had on people and his journey over the last year since the book’s release

5:10 – The burden and difficulty he faced in the 90s living a double life

9:43 – Dale’s take on the new rules in baseball

11:25 – Most impactful, the disengagement rules

13:48 – What has been the most challenging aspect of the new rules for umpires?

18:15 – So umpires still have enough control over the more minor details of the game?

27:15 – The leaps-and-bounds improvement of replay

34:14 – The future of challenging balls and strikes/automatic strike zone

40:55 – Is this the golden age of umpiring?

48:10 – Dale’s advice for anyone today struggling to be their authentic selves

On today’s show, Jon Zaghloul, host of Sports Talk Chicago, reacts to experts claiming that the Bears are still one year away, and explains why there is no excuse for mediocrity in 2023!

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On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses reports suggesting that Andy Dalton will start for the Panthers until Bryce Young is “ready.” How similar is this to the 2021 Bears’ season?!

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