On this episode, Mary and Jasiek sit down with indie darling Amelie Kaila. Kalia is a folk-pop musician and has amassed millions of streams worldwide. Whether it’s to hear about her current favorite pop girl or about her journey to sharing music on TikTok, this interview is not one to miss! Tune in to hear about Kalia’s go-to coffee order, her all-time favorite album, and how her definition of success as an artist has changed. Produced by Jeff Zavelsky.

As the Bears season comes to a close, Fitz and Maddie discuss the Chicago Bears 20-17 playoff loss in the Divisional Round to the Los Angeles Rams on January 18th. Concluding their season, they look back on all the strengths and weaknesses of this team as they approach an offseason build. Delving into controversies such as the impending stadium change to the departure of the Bears' Offensive Coordinator Declan Doyle, Fitz and Maddie delve into everything on and off the football field. Produced by Jeff Zavelsky.

For the eighth episode of “The Sixth Man”, Fitz Knight and Chris Frekko catch up with their 5 teams (#20)Louisville, (#3)Michigan, Tennessee, Georgetown, and new team Villanova. They also discuss this past week's top games and biggest upsets. There will also be a special new segment at the end of the show. Produced by Chris Frekko and Jeff Zavelsky.

For the seventh episode of “The Sixth Man”, Fitz Knight and Chris Frekko catch up with their 5 teams (#20), Louisville, (#3)Michigan, Tennessee, Georgetown, and Marquette. They also discuss this week's biggest games, including game picks and storylines. Produced by Chris Frekko and Jeff Zavelsky.

On this episode, Mary sits down with Joseph Otting, former Comptroller of the Currency under President Donald Trump’s first term and current CEO and Chairman of Flagstar Bank. Together, they discuss leadership under pressure, decision-making when information is incomplete, navigating both government and private enterprise, and what it means to shape outcomes for others as a leader. Otting reflects on his unconventional career path, the importance of judgment and integrity, and how he stays grounded while operating at the highest levels of finance. Produced by Jeff Zavelsky.

For the sixth episode of “The Sixth Man”, Fitz Knight and Chris Frekko catch up with their 5 teams (#20)Louisville, (#2)Michigan, (#24)Tennessee, Georgetown, and Marquette. They also discuss this week's biggest games including game picks and storylines. Produced by Chris Frekko and Jeff Zavelsky.

In a short look-back installment of the Bears Take, Fitz and Maddie unpack the Chicago Bears' dominant 31-3 win against the Cleveland Browns on December 14, 2025. From Chicago's defensive prowess which limited the Browns to zero touchdowns, to Caleb Williams' consistently strong performance, they dive into all the positives the Chicago Bears must maintain as the playoffs progress. Produced by Jeff Zavelsky.

After the legacy-defining 4th quarter comeback against the Bears' longtime rival, the Green Bay Packers, Fitz and Maddie go deep into every stat, play, and moment from the game. Featuring guest Parker Pollak, this 40-minute episode gives way to a variety of perspectives and positions on how the Chicago Bears must continue their playoff run against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, January 18th, in the NFL Divisional Round.  Produced by Jeff Zavelsky.

For the fifth episode of “The Sixth Man”, Fitz Knight and Chris Frekko catch up with their 5 teams (#11)Louisville, (#2)Michigan, (#20)Tennessee, Georgetown, and Marquette. They also recap last week and discuss this upcoming week's biggest games including game picks and storylines. Player of the week nominations at the end of the episode. Produced by Chris Frekko and Jeff Zavelsky.

On this episode, Mary and Jasiek dive deeper into the world of music journalism as they’re joined by the talented author and senior writer at Rolling Stone, David Browne. Tune in to hear about the evolution of Rolling Stone magazine, appreciating art as a critic, and Browne’s favorite eras of music. Produced by Jeff Zavelsky.