Anything Goes

Full recap of the first weekend of the 2022 MLB season and how the Cubs performed. Encouraging signs from the offense and starting pitching with question marks regarding decision making by manager David Ross. Sam and Matt go in depth on Cubs plus more, including the usual comedic moments from the pair of hosts.

With Opening Day approaching, Sam and Matt preview the Cubs for the 2022 season. What will the roster look like, will the pitching hold up, who are players to watch, will Contreras and/or Heyward be traded, and other questions. Sam also guarantees(!) the Cubs will make the playoffs in 2023. Later in the show is best and worst of the week, and much more.

Sam and Matt open the 80th episode of the show eulogizing Illinois and Iowa as both teams lost in the opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament. We also get a teaching update and a Hinge update from Matt. All of that and much more on this edition of Anything Goes!

Sam and Matt jump on and share their excitement for the NCAA Tournament, including a preview for their respective teams in both Illinois and Iowa.

Sam and Matt discuss Big Ten basketball, the conflict in Ukraine, and much more.

Sam and Matt catch up on all things Illinois and Iowa basketball, celebrate Presidents Day, best and worst of the week, and much more.

Sam opens the show reviewing his experience at a Super Bowl party -- and why people shouldn't bring their dog out with them in public. Plus: More Super Bowl discussion, Illinois and Iowa basketball updates, best and worst of the week, and more.

Sam and Matt discuss the weather, old shows turned remakes, Bears press conference, Illinois basketball playing well, best and worst of the week, and more.

The Bears hired their new GM (Ryan Poles) and HC (Matt Eberflus). Matt opens the show disagreeing with Eberflus as the coaching hire in an era when offense is a priority, and with Josh McDaniels and Jim Harbaugh seemingly available. We break down the hires and what it means moving forward. Plus: Best and worst of the week and more.

Sam and Matt open the show discussing the historic NFL playoff weekend and how it relates to the Bears, who are busy interviewing MANY candidates for GM and head coach. Later, the guys reflect on Chicago sports media with the recent passings of Jeff Dickerson and Les Grobestein. Plus: Best and worst of the week, a TV reporter gets hit by a car, and more.