Carmen and Jurko

Hour 2: Carmen & Jurko served up the Brunch Rush then discussed the Bears raising ticket prices by 13.5% this upcoming season | Courtney Cronin & Michelle Smallmon says the Bears will regress next season! Winter Olympics update, ESPN Chicago is moving but there's no eating in the new studios. Should the Bears trading Tyson Bagent for a 3rd or 4th round pick?

Hour 1:  Carmen & Jurko discussed Caleb Williams was on Maxx Crosby’s podcast for a good conversation, but was this also a recruiting pitch? Could this be the first shot fired in the offseason pursuit of Maxx Crosby? Should the Bears be seen as the most attractive landing spot for free agents or guys asking out this offseason?  Tony Clark is no longer the President of the MLBPA after a rather insane story where he engaged in an inappropriate relationship with his sister-in-law.  How is any guy ever considering this? Then, what's worse: Brother's wife or wife's sister?

Hour 3:  Award-winning journalist and news anchor for NBC 5 Chicago Alex Maragos talked to Carmen & Jurko with updates from Italy providing live coverage of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.  Tribute to actor Robert Duvall who passed away at 95 years old yesterday.  Chicago Cubs Nico Horner talked to the media regarding Tony Clark resigning and more!

Hour 2: Former Chicago Bears Super Bowl Champion and Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer joined Carmen & Jurko with the latest updates on the Chicago Bears offseason.  Carmen & Jurko served up the Brunch Rush then discussed LeBron James being GOAT over Jordan? Has the Load management era made it easier for Lebron to pad stats?  Chicago Cubs Nico Horner talk to the media regarding Tony Clark resigning.

Hour 1:  Carmen & Jurko discussed The 2026 Chicago Bears free agency focuses on re-signing key defensive veterans, particularly in a depleted safety group, with notable potential departures including safety Jaquan Brisker and offensive tackle Braxton Jones. Key priorities include extending Kevin Byard and addressing depth at DT and OL, with a "quiet" approach to the market expected.

Hour 3:  Carmen & Jurko discussed NCAA Coaching Rants from Doug Gottlib and Jerome Tang, Chairman and CEO of the Chicago Cubs Tom Ricketts spoke to the media today with updates on the Cubs. Can Jurko name the first 9 US Presidents on Presidents Day? 

Adam Silver is desperate for a fix, with reports they could create a tournament among the lottery teams, with the winner taking the #1 pick, and a report today that Silver is entertaining abolishing the draft entirely, opting instead for rookie free agency. Would rookie free agency actually work?  Is Adam Silver the worst commissioner in sports right now?

Hour 2: Carmen & Jurko served up the Brunch Rush then discussed the NBA who stayed in the headlines for arguably the biggest issue in sports: tanking. Adam Silver is desperate for a fix, with reports they could create a tournament among the lottery teams, with the winner taking the #1 pick, and a report today that Silver is entertaining abolishing the draft entirely, opting instead for rookie free agency. Would rookie free agency actually work?  Is Adam Silver the worst commissioner in sports right now?

Hour 1:  Carmen & Jurko discussed ESPN's Bill Barnwell 11 Trade He'd Love To See This Offseason.   The rumors of what the asking price for Maxx Crosby could be surfaced this weekend, with claims it could be this year's first, a day two pick next year, and DJ Moore. Who says no?  Are people coming around on the idea of trading DJ Moore? Is it possible?

Hour 3:  Jurko & Peggy discussed Valentines Day gift ideas and things to do on the Hallmark Holiday. The NBA and the All-Star Weekend are trash! NCAA College Basketball Weekend Slate should be worth the watch.  Breakfast meat cooked well done and Valentines Day dinner options.  Peggy Kusinski was in for Carmen.

Hour 2: Jurko & Peggy discussed which NFL teams could take a tumble down a few notches from their 2025 seasons? NFL Insider for CBS Sports Garett Podell says some interesting things, where do the Bears fall?  They served up the Brunch Rush and Mike North gave his Bonus Play of the week.  Peggy Kusinski was in for Carmen.