
Join ten-year NFL veteran John "Jurko" Jurkovic & Carmen DeFalco weekdays as they host the most entertaining sports talk roundtable in town.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 263 | Founded | 20 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | FootballBasketballSports | |||

Carmen and Jurko get ready for Bears-Panthers with Tom Thayer, who explains why Carolina’s size, offensive tackles, big receivers and Bryce Young’s development make Week 1 an interesting test. Thayer also discusses whether the Bears defense can survi... more
Carmen and Jurko continue Bears opening week by previewing Chicago’s matchup with Carolina and questioning how much respect the Panthers deserve after winning the weak NFC South. The guys look at Bryce Young, Dave Canales, Tet McMillan and why the Be... more
Carmen and Jurko are back after Labor Day weekend as Bears opening week finally arrives. The guys debate whether the Bears should still view themselves as hunters despite last year’s success, where they sit in the NFC North and why Ben Johnson will n... more
Jack McGrath and Peggy Kusinski are in for Carmen and Jurko as Jason McKie joins to discuss Bears practice in the heat, defensive injuries and the ongoing uncertainty around Kyler Gordon. McKie explains why the communication around Gordon’s return fe... more
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I can’t listen to Jurkos right wing politics, casual racism and homophobia anymore
How many Italian American Goodfellas jokes until it’s enough? Carmen’s stubbornness regarding certain topics makes the show impossible to enjoy. He mistakes his milquetoast surface level understanding of topics like analytics (for example) as gospel. And incorrectly applied these concepts way too often. Jurko’s humor can’t even save this show
When Jurko isn’t being a football meathead, he’s being racist. He says so many coded messages. He criticizes black players differently that how he criticizes white players. One could argue he doesn’t know or realize it and I could are that’s worse.
I appreciate this show even more now that I have to be dragged through 2 hours of Clinton and Friends. Worst 2 hours of radio.
Love the show boys, keep it up! Great window into the state of local Chicago sports. Let’s me keep track of my fave teams while living in a different city. Jurko is insanely funny. You guys capture the mood of the city incredibly well.
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Lieral Chicago-area sports talk roundtable that blends in-depth Bears content with cross-team analysis, college football, and lively banter. Episodes feature roster battles, coaching insights, and power dynamics within the NFC North, often anchored by two hosts with guests ranging from former players to ESPN Chicago contributors. Expect fast-paced debates, sponsor reads, and plenty of local sports culture, with a mix of serious analysis and playful humor that keeps the conversation accessible for a broad sports-audience. Noteworthy elements include guest appearances from Bears insiders and national reporters, plus recurring segments that weave in pop culture, nostalgia, and listener interaction. The show stands out for its distinctly Chicag... more
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