The Lore
Tom LoxasThe Lore is a Chicago sports culture podcast for everyone — from the box-score junkie to the nostalgia junkie.
Host Tom Loxas sits down with Chicago sports voices to explore the stories, media, and mythology around the teams.
We talk about the stuff around the game as much as the game itself — the moments, narratives, and personalities that shape Chicago sports culture.
Some of those stories ar... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 33 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Sports | |||
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Marc Silverman's grandfather was an inaugural Bulls season ticket holder in 1966.
Marc grew up at the Chicago Stadium, experienced three championships as a fan, then covered three more as a reporter. Then he boycotted them.
The Waddle and Silvy hos... more
Three self-proclaimed ballpark nerds spent two years designing a virtual White Sox stadium from scratch. Not because anyone asked them to — but because they couldn't believe nobody was building what fans actually wanted.
Travis Sawchik of Chicago Ma... more
Ted McClelland wrote a piece in Chicago Magazine arguing that letting the Bears go to Indiana might actually make sense.
So we tested that argument — and went deeper into what Chicago has gotten wrong with its stadiums for decades.
Mike North — the... more
The Cubs are finally extending their core — and spending like a big-market team again.
It's exactly what fans have been asking for.
So why do the vibes still feel off?
Sam Olbur of Locked On Cubs joins The Lore to talk about whether the Cubs are a... more
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Tom has always had a good mix of reporters and bloggers. Plus they keep it fun.
Apple Podcasts5OJ0920
United Statesa year ago - Top guests
Love the one on ones with great guests. I Liked Tom as a blogger, but this is even better.
Apple Podcasts5Joswag5127United States3 years ago - Smart, Insightful and Fun!
This podcast strikes the right tone. It is smart and insightful without being over the top and Tom asks very good questions. It’s clear Tom is on top of everything going on with the Cubs but gives space to his guests to provide proper context and perspective. These guys don’t overreact, and the conversations help me look at the Cubs in a different way. Plus, I love learning about new beers to try in my free time! Definitely worth the listen if you’re a Cubs fan (and you have some interest in... more
Apple Podcasts5Cubs Fan, Wine FanUnited States3 years ago - Guests
Enjoy the mix of reporters and bloggers. Good perspectives.
Apple Podcasts5OJ0920United States3 years ago - Unforced Cubs Conversation
Very glad Tom is back in this medium. He strikes the delicate balance of talking serious ball in informal tones delightfully well, and both he and his guests are tremendously knowledgeable.
Apple Podcasts5WebbWarrior87United States3 years ago
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