Monday Madness Sports Talk

By Noah Festenstein

Recapping everything from Chicago sports and beyond. Explore episodes recorded from college radio or keep up with the podcast as new episodes are posted! Experience all of the riveting sports news fro... more

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The podcast currently has 116 episodes available.

Monday Madness Sports Talk episodes:

August 08, 2023 Monday Madness ep. 240- "Farewell Chicago"- 08/07/2023
The final episode of Monday Madness Sports Talk, as you know it... leaving Chicago for new adventures, but listen to see what it is!!

(4:45)- Sharing my worst Chicago sports memories.

(30:05)- Sharing my best Chicago sports memories.

(57:43)- Talking about those red hot Chicago Cubs, and the not so hot White Sox. Discussed some other headlines around the MLB and some hot takes.

(1:18.44)- Ended Monday Madness Sports Talk by talking Chicago Bears, Arlington Park, UFC fights/rankings and the Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz fight. Made sure to extend thank you's and my final call for Monday Madness Sports Talk in Chicago.

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1h 49min
May 23, 2023 Monday Madness ep. 239- "All For It"- 05/22/2023
It's MADNESS in this one hour episode talking baseball, NBA and NHL playoffs, PGA Championship, Chicago Bears and Arlington Park!

(3:45)- Started off with baseball talking Cubs, White Sox and my top performing teams, fantasy baseball and my personal all-star lineup in the first quarter of the season.

(27:40)- Continued on talking Chicago Bulls angst, NBA and NHL playoff briefs and my fixation on Connor Bedard.

(46:10)- Ended with a rapid fire discussion talking about one of my now favorite golf stories coming from the PGA Championship, Chicago Bears and their offseason, and my current Arlington Park development thoughts.
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1h 2min
March 14, 2023 Monday Madness ep. 238- "Fleece City"- 03/13/2023
Back at it with yet another episode of MMST. From NFL trades so lopsided it should be a felony, entertaining international baseball, MARCH MADNESS and a UFC pay-per-view?! Time to get spoiled with some sports talk:
(4:24) Very encouraging weekend for the future of Chicago Bears football. Talk about Ryan Poles and his tenacity, trading the No. 1 overall pick while taking advantage of the first day of free agency.
(21:05) The most fun I have ever had watching world competitive baseball. Last time to enjoy no new MLB rules but also get a preview of players to watch this season, plus how it translates into MLB play once the tournament is done.
(41:53) It's that time of year as its March Madness on Monday Madness. This time, I ain't gonna bore you with every pick. Yet will discuss my biggest upsets, teams to watch and keys to winning this years tournament. Spent a brief moment discussing Bulls angst.
(1:01.24) Looking forward to a solid fight night for UFC 286 as Leon "Rocky" Edwards looks to defend the welterweight belt in London with his third fight against Kamaru "Nigerian Nightmare" Usman. Also added on a great performance by Merab Dvalishvili at bantamweight setting a record for takedown attempts (49) in a fight against Petr Yan.

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1h 24min
February 28, 2023 Monday Madness ep. 237- "The Frustration Episode"- 02/27/2023
In this episode I put the mad in madness as I found something frustrating in almost every topic.
(3:56) Started it off talking about the Chicago Bulls and their potential to salvage this underwhelming season. The segment also included the most important frustration in the Chicago Blackhawks, how can we cope to this end of an era?
(22:22) MLB baseball Spring training is underway as more baseball discussion and venting is to be shared amongst the masses. Naturally, the Cubs get my approval for this episode as more optimism is expressed, but what needs to happen for this optimism to be fulfilled? I found reasons for this White Sox team to feel ok about themselves going into the season. Then I got really mad at the pitch clock.
(45:02) Boxing action from Saudi Arabia where Jake Paul falls short against Tommy Fury, but should Paul be seen as a competitive boxer? UFC 285 coming in hot for Saturday as Jon Jones comes back after a three year layover to fight heavyweight king Ciryl Gane for the HW championship. Money Madness as I make my Draft Kings picks of the week.
(1.05:34) Revisiting soccer as Chicago Fire FC looks to begin an important season on Saturday. Action from across the pond in the Premier League as who is being threatened with relegation and who the top dogs are. FA Cup, Champions League and Europa League.
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1h 30min
February 14, 2023 Monday Madness ep. 236- "The Return"- 02/13/2023
The comeback edition as the show returns with a WILD lineup of sports talk today starting with football (4:45) in talking about the endless possibilities the Chicago Bears have in the upcoming offseason. Conversation also included my theories of the potential Arlington Park development and the Super Bowl.
(30:15) A highly anticipated baseball season as the Cubs were busy this offseason, but the White Sox were not really. World Baseball Classic rosters were also discussed and what I think are the notables coming up for the tournament.
(55:25) What da Bulls doin’? What does Chicago basketball have to say for themselves at this point of the season? Should the Bulls have made a move during the trade deadline? What about the Chicago Blackhawks? Will Patrick Kane or Jonathan Toews be in a Blackhawks jersey at the end of the month?
(1:09.34) The modern aged UFC super fight between Alexander Volkanovski and Islam Makhachev was a banger. Was the judges decision correct on Islam winning what was an entertaining fight? How should the lightweight division move on from this fight? Who is next for both fighters?
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1h 31min
September 06, 2022 Monday Madness ep. 235- "Who's On First?!"- 09/05/2022
The Madness returns from Boston with some stories to tell from Fenway Park and the Cooperstown National Baseball Hall Of Fame. As well as a synopsis on what is at stake in September MLB baseball, and what the chances are for the White Sox to turn things around. Mid-show previews UFC 279 this upcoming weekend, as well as talking about the implications from Leon Edwards incredible UFC 278 win. Finished the show discussing Chicago Bears season preview and Arlington Park, WNBA Playoffs and U.S. Open Tennis.
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1h 22min
August 09, 2022 Monday Madness ep. 234- "Sports vs Politics"- 08/08/2022
Began with the Brittney Griner detainment story, discussing the dilemma from a local sports and international politics perspective. Then talked some baseball, recapping the MLB trade deadline, how it affected the Cubs and White Sox and what the rest of the season is going to look like. The last portion was dedicated to soccer, and the next great Chicago team, MMA/UFC, then ended the show with ESPN 8 The Ocho.

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1h 33min
June 28, 2022 Monday Madness ep. 233- "Hate To Love It"- 06/27/2022
Coming back after moving into Chicago. It is a homecoming episode here as we get set for MLB All Star season, voting for who I think deserves a spot in the All Star Game, catching up on standings, and of course talking Cubs and White Sox. Continued on with a synopsis of the NHL and NBA seasons, what the Bulls and Blackhawks can expect in the offseason. Ended the show talking UFC 276, with its potential of being one of the best cards of the year.

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1h 11min
May 10, 2022 Monday Madness ep. 232- "The Spotify Century Mark"- 05/09/2022
The 100th episode on Spotify/Apple/Google Podcasts! Today I discussed an update on my life and how it will effect Monday Madness. I started the sports talk talking baseball, overviewed the struggling Cubs organization and the re-emerging White Sox. Continued on talking about the NBA Playoffs, and what my thought are on Nikola Jokic getting MVP. Also discussed NHL playoffs and who I am rooting for. Ended the program talking MMA and UFC, and the interesting event from this past weekend.
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1h 27min
April 26, 2022 Monday Madness ep 231-"Straight to the Point"- 04/25/2022
Just two strong segments today talking all the latest in Chicago Cubs, White Sox, and Bulls playoff basketball! Can the Cubs figure themselves out this season? Who is to blame for the White Sox injuries? Are we happy with the Bulls? All this and more here on the 231st installment of the MADNESS.

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1h 4min

FAQs about Monday Madness Sports Talk:

How many episodes does Monday Madness Sports Talk have?

The podcast currently has 116 episodes available.