Will's Fifth Quarter Special

The sixty-second episode of Wills Fifth Quarter Special features the host Will Farlow featuring guest appearances from SABR Editor Bruce Allardice and Chicago Bears expert Alex Dolinar. This episode is a special edition of the fish quarter sports talk marking the fourth birthday and anniversary of Will’s Fifth Quarter Special. The first segment features an original show segment called Will's Fifth Quarter Trivia where a question on the history of Will's Fifth Quarter Special is read along with the first clue. The second segment features Will Farlow and guest appearance SABR Editor Bruce Allardice as he joins Will on the fifth quarter sports talk to talk about the current MLB Lockout. Bruce helps Will shed light on views of the things that led to this work stoppage in the MLB. New Luxury tax, possible universal DH, and more could come to the MLB as Bruce goes in depth on how big of a historical change to the MLB. This is the fourth MLB Lockout in league history, and Bruce shares with us the historical connections to this current lockout. Will and Bruce finish by giving predictions on when the current MLB lockout could end. The third segment features host Will Farlow and guest appearance Chicago Bears expert Alex Dolinar. The Chicago Bears have a tented rookie QB in Justin Fields, and Alex helps Will dissect the former Buckeyes QB. Chicago despite a disappointing season has players for the future, and Alex joins Will in picking possible cornerstones on roster. The Bears look to have big changes in front office and head coach ahead, and Alex helps Will explain and predict what could happen. Alex saw the Bears loss to Minnesota last night , and he shares his views on that game. The final segment closing the show is Will's Sports movie Moment where Will shares a sports movie moment favorite in a segment where the host and guest co-hosts share a favorite moment in a sport movie favorite comparing it to a moment in modern day sports.

The sixty-first episode of Will's Fifth Quarter Special features the host Will Farlow featuring a guest appearance from Nick Landi. The first segment features an original show segment called Will's Fifth Quarter Trivia where a question on the history of Will's Fifth Quarter Special is read along with the first clue. The second segment features host Will Farlow with debut guest appearance Nick Landi as share their views of the Chicago Bulls offseason. Nick shares his view of Demar Derozan as a key newcomer for Chicago. The Chicago Bulls newest Illinois native rookie Ayo Dosunmo's great early season start, and Nick joins Will in sharing how bright his future can be in a Bulls uniform. Nick and Will talk about their views of the controversial foul Joel Embiid had on Lonzo Ball the other night in the Bulls-Sixers game. Will and Nick finish the segment with injury updates, and predictions for tonight’s game as Chicago hosts the Brooklyn Nets. The final segment closing the show is Will's Sports Movie Moment where Will shares a sports movie moment favorite in a segment where the host and guest co-hosts share a favorite moment in a sports movie favorite comparing it to a moment in modern-day sports.

The sixtieth episode of Will's Fifth Quarter Special features the host Will Farlow featuring a guest appearance from WGN Radio anchor and Kane County Cougars Play by Play Announcer Joe Brand. The first segment on Episode 60 features Will Farlow featuring a guest appearance from WGN Radio anchor and Kane County Cougars Play by Play Announcer Joe Brand as he joins Will as they cover the news of The Chicago White Sox action during the early 2021 MLB season. Will and Joe open with their thoughts on the Chicago White Sox Manager Tony LaRussa, and how he is doing a the helm of the Southsiders. Joe shares his thoughts on how pitching coach Ethan Katz has positively impacted the White Sox pitching staff. The White Sox offense has persevered without Eloy Jimenez and Luis Robert, and Joe conveys how his offense has looked so far here in 2021. The White Sox found a gem in rookie Yermin Mercedes and Joe shares how he has impacted the White Sox. The Southsiders get set for a seven-game homestand starting tonight, and Joe helps Will give a take on how they can continue their early-season success. The final segment closing the show is Will's Sports Movie Moment where Will shares a sports movie moment favorite in a segment where the host and guest co-hosts share a favorite moment in a sports movie favorite comparing it to a moment in modern-day sports.

The fifty-ninth episode of Will's Fifth Quarter Special features the host Will Farlow, featuring a guest appearance from WZND Sports director Leo Staudacher. The first segment features Will and Leo Staudacher on the ninth edition of the Redbird Sports update where we cover Illinois State Sports for the students at ISU and Redbird alumni. Will and Leo on the ninth Redbird Sports Update cover the rebuilding Redbird men's basketball team and where they are at in the season. Leo gives his insight on Dan Muller's squad, and joins Will in prediction where the team will finish heading into the 2021 Arch Madness Tournament. The Redbird Women's basketball team is having a successful season in 2021 , and Leo fills us in on how impressive this team is this season. Will and Leo next fill you in on how Coach Gillespie's Redbirds will do this close to the Hoops in the Heartland tournament. The Redbird Football team is playing a first time Covid style spring season starting this weekend, and Leo shares the excitement fans can feel about the Redbirds in 2021. Will thinks this Redbird Football team can continue to be successful, and Leo fills us in on things to watch for starting this weekend at Hancock Stadium. Leo finishes the interview by filling Will's Fifth Quarter Special fans in on other Redbird Athletic teams we need to keep an eye on this spring. The final segment closing the show is Will's Sports Movie Moment where Will shares a sports movie moment favorite in a segment where the host and guest co-hosts share a favorite moment in a sports movie favorite comparing it to a moment in modern-day sports.

The fifty-eighth episode of Will's Fifth Quarter Special features the host Will Farlow featuring guest appearance from one of our well known co-hosts and guests Alex Dolinar. The first segment features Will and guest appearance Alex Dolinar covering the Chicago Bears by first recapping their 2020 regular season , and Alex shares how it impacts their upcoming playoff game Sunday. The Chicago

Bears face questions of the future of GM Ryan Pace, Head Coach Mat Nagy, and QB Mitchell Trubisky as Will and Alex give their thoughts on the future of them in the Chicago Bears organization. The Chicago Bears head into a tough wildcard playoff game Sunday against the New Orleans Saints, and Alex joins Will in sharing which Bears players injuries don't help the Bears prior to the game. The Chicago Bears face a future Hall of Famer in Drew Brees possibly for the last time, and Alex helps Will give insight on how these circumstances impact Chicago's chances on Sunday. Alex and Will next give their predictions for Sunday's Bears Saints playoff game where Will gives a unique prediction connected to Bears playoff history. The final segment closing the show is Will's Sports Movie Moment where Will shares a sports movie moment favorite in a segment where the host and guest co-hosts share a favorite moment in a sports movie favorite comparing it to a moment in modern-day sports.

The fifty-seventh episode of Will's Fifth Quarter Special features the host Will Farlow featuring guest appearances from Major League Baseball pitcher Nate Jones and Chicago Bulls expert Donnie Carlson. The first segment features an original show segment called Will's Fifth Quarter Trivia where a question on the history of Will's Fifth Quarter Special is read along with the first clue. The second segment on Episode 57 the third anniversary edition features Will Farlow and guest appearance Major League Baseball pitcher Nate Jones as he joins Will on the fifth quarter sports talk. Nate talks about what inspired him to become a baseball player along with people that have helped him into the player he is today in the MLB. Every MLB pitcher has their own set of pitches they use in games , and Nate tells Will what his favorite pitch is to use in an MLB game. The 2020 MLB pandemic shortened season was unique, and Nate shares his experience playing in the shortened season along with how he felt it went in 2020. Nate is deciding where he will continue to play in his MLB career, and he tells Will the support he receives that helps his decision making process. The third segment features host Will Farlow and guest appearance Bulls expert Donnie Carlson. The Chicago Bulls had a busy off season in 2020 , and Donnie joins Will as they both give their thoughts on it. The Bulls went 3-1 in the 2020-2021 preseason , and Donnie shares which player stood out the most. Will shares how the Billy Donovan coached Bulls preseason look shows high hopes for the regular season. Donnie and Will finish by making predictions for the Chicago Bulls season opener against the Atlanta Hawks. The final segment closing the show is Will's Sports Movie Moment where Will shares a sports movie moment favorite in a segment where the host and guest co-hosts share a favorite moment in a sports movie favorite comparing it to a moment in modern-day sports.

The fifty-sixth episode of Will's Fifth Quarter Special features the host Will Farlow featuring a guest appearance from White Sox die hard fan Tom Pappas. The first segment on Episode 56 features Will Farlow and guest appearance White Sox die hard fan Tom Pappas as he joins Will as they cover the news of The Chicago White Sox action during the 2020 MLB Winter Meetings. Will and Tom open with their thoughts on the Chicago White Sox trade sending Dane Dunning and prospect Anthony Weems to the Texas Rangers for veteran pitcher Lance Lynn. Tom joins Will in sharing how Lance Lynn coming to the Southside strengthens this strong pitching rotation. The Chicago White Sox made heir first free agent signing bringing back veteran outfielder Adam Eaton to Chicago, and Will and Tom share how this improves right field for the White Sox in 2021. The White Sox look to make more moves in the off season for a new closer, a DH, and Will joins Tom in giving their predictions for players the team could target. Will and Tom finish by giving their predictions of how these new White Sox players improve Chicago for the 2021 season. The final segment closing the show is Will's Sports Movie Moment where Will shares a sports movie moment favorite in a segment where the host and guest co-hosts share a favorite moment in a sports movie favorite comparing it to a moment in modern-day sports.

The fifty-fifth episode of Will's Fifth Quarter Special features the host Will Farlow The first segment features the original show segment called Will's Fifth Quarter Trivia where a question on the history of Will's Fifth Quarter Special is read along with the first clue. The second segment features a recap of the 2020 NBA Draft picks of the Chicago Bulls under their new front office. New Chicago Bulls Executive VP Arturas Karnisovas made some shocking picks in small forward Patrick Williams, a draft and stash center from Montenegro, and signing an undrafted free agent point guard and Chicago native Devin Dotson. Will gives his takes on each draft pick and the signing by Chicago. Will continues by giving grades on the first draft by Arturas Karnisovas and the new Chicago Bulls front office. NBA Free Agent Frenzy 2020 begins this weekend as Will finishes by giving predictions on which players will become Chicago Bulls. The final segment closing the show is Will's Sports Movie Moment where Will shares a sports movie moment favorite in a segment where the host and guest co-hosts share a favorite moment in a sports movie favorite comparing it to a moment in modern-day sports.

The fifty-fourth episode of Will's Fifth Quarter Special features the host Will Farlow featuring a guest appearance from White Sox die-hard fan Isaac Missel. The first segment features the original show segment called Will's Fifth Quarter Trivia where a question on the history of Will's Fifth Quarter Special is read along with the first clue. The second segment features Will Farlow and guest appearance White Sox die-hard fan Isaac Missel as he joins Will as they cover the news of The Chicago White Sox hiring Hall of Famer Tony La Russa as manager. Will and Isaac give their opening thoughts on the Bob Nightengale tweet weeks ago to the news of the new White Sox manager. The Chicago White Sox asked Tony La Russa questions on his views of bat flips, and players showing support to injustice and Isaac joins Will in giving insight on how La Russa responded to the questions. The Chicago White Sox have a history with Tony La Russa who last managed for Chicago from 1979-1986 and his last team the 2011 St. Louis Cardinals. Isaac helps Will explain what we can expect from La Russa in 2021. New Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa now has to hire a new coaching staff and Will and Isaac give their thoughts on who could be added to his staff. The Chicago White Sox are trying g to contend for a championship in 2021 and Will asks Isaac if La Russa as manager helps Chicago to a 2021 World Series title. The Chicago White Sox The final segment closing the show is Will's Sports Movie Moment where Will shares a sports movie moment favorite in a segment where the host and guest co-hosts share a favorite moment in a sports movie favorite comparing it to a moment in modern day sports.

The fifty-third episode of Will's Fifth Quarter Special features the host Will Farlow featuring a guest appearance from White Sox expert and diehard fan Brian Farlow. The first segment features the original show segment called Will's Fifth Quarter Trivia where a question on the history of Will's Fifth Quarter Special is read along with the first clue. The second segment features Will Farlow and guest appearance from White Sox expert and diehard fan Brian Farlow as he joins Will as they cover the first upcoming MLB Playoff series for the Chicago White Sox since 2008. Brian shares his memories of the Chicago White Sox and their last playoff appearance in 2008 and the Blackout Game. The Chicago White Sox had an interesting rebuild ending the 2020 season. Will and Brian give their recaps on the most unique baseball season. The Chicago White Sox have a unique history in past games played against Oakland at the Coliseum and Brian explains this unique part of White Sox history. Will and Brian next go into their takes on whether Jose Abreu will win the AL MVP award in 2020. White Sox star left fielder Eloy Jimenez is questionable to start in the AL Wild Card Series and Will joins Brian in sharing their thoughts on Eloy and whether he will play. Will and Brian finish by giving their bold predictions for the White Sox vs. Oakland in the Wild Card Series and whether or not the White Sox can win and advance to the Division Series. The Chicago White Sox The final segment closing the show is Will's Sports Movie Moment where Will shares a sports movie moment favorite in a segment where the host and guest co-hosts share a favorite moment in a sports movie favorite comparing it to a moment in modern- day sports.