
The Lore is a Chicago sports podcast about the stories that live around the games.
Hosted by Tom Loxas (formerly of Chicago Now and Beers and Beat Guys podcast).
The Lore sits at the intersection of sports, music, media, and city culture—exploring the moments, sounds, and memories that made Chicago sports feel bigger than the box score.
Each episode features a guest with a real connection to th... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 33 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Sports | |||

Chicago sports radio voice and musician Matt Spiegel joins The Lore to talk about the moments and sounds that shaped how Chicago sports felt—from baseball broadcasts and iconic theme music to the Bulls’ dynasty and the songs that defined eras.
Spieg... more
Tom is joined by Matt Trueblood of Northside Baseball and Baseball Prospectus.
Matt gives us his first impressions of Cade Horton.
They break down the challenge of adding a front-line starter. Wonder if adding a "guy" in the pen for Craig Counsell... more
Cubs On Deck's Greg Huss discusses the current state of the Chicago Cubs prospects.
Cade Horton, Matt Shaw, and Moises Ballesteros are the focus.
They delve into the dynamics of the Cubs' defense, the impact of PCA on the team's performance, and ... more
ESPN college hoops broadcaster, formerly of WGN and WSCR 670 Jordan Bernfield talks Chicago Cubs' surprising start to the season and sustainability.
The impact of Kyle Tucker on the ownership decisions for Tom Ricketts.
David Kaplan's report on Cu... more
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Tom has always had a good mix of reporters and bloggers. Plus they keep it fun.
Love the one on ones with great guests. I Liked Tom as a blogger, but this is even better.
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
Enjoy the mix of reporters and bloggers. Good perspectives.
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.









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