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Carmen and Jurko

ESPN Chicago
Chicago Bears
Chicago White Sox
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Caleb Williams
Chicago Cubs
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Kyler Gordon
Milwaukee Brewers
Minnesota Vikings
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Shohei Ohtani
Cleveland Guardians
Pete Crow-Armstrong
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Join ten-year NFL veteran John "Jurko" Jurkovic & Carmen DeFalco weekdays as they host the most entertaining sports talk roundtable in town.

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Latest Episodes

Carmen and Jurko revisit Ryan Poles' explanation for acquiring Jeffery Simmons, including his belief that elite interior defensive linemen are essential to winning championships and why Chicago may slow down its trade deadline activity. The guys disc... more

Former Bears fullback Jason McKie joins Carmen and Jurko to explain how Jeffery Simmons could transform Chicago's defensive line, elevate his teammates and help pressure Sam Darnold in Seattle. McKie also breaks down the challenges of facing the Seah... more

Carmen and Jurko celebrate a Dr Pepper Bears Football Friday by revisiting Chicago's blockbuster acquisition of Jeffery Simmons and debating what the team must accomplish to justify surrendering two first-round picks. The guys hear Ian Rapoport expla... more

Carmen and Jurko continue breaking down the Bears' blockbuster acquisition of Jeffery Simmons, debating whether Ryan Poles should make another move for Khalil Mack or Chase Young before the NFL trade deadline. Jurko explains why Simmons should be abl... more

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Recent Guests

Jack McGrath
Episode: 10/21 10AM: NFL QB Draft & Bears Trade Targets
Tom Thayer
Former Chicago Bears offensive lineman and Bears radio analyst
Chicago Bears
Episode: 10/20 11AM: Tom Thayer on Bears Beatdown of Falcons & Patriots TNF Matchup
Courtney Cronin
Award-winning ESPN Bears reporter
ESPN
Episode: 10/20 10AM: Courtney Cronin on Caleb & Kyler's Comebacks
Ben Johnson
Chicago Bears head coach
Chicago Bears
Episode: 10/19 11AM: Ben Johnson on Caleb, Kyler & the Win
Todd Furman
Sports betting analyst and host of the Bet the Board podcast.
Bet the Board
Episode: 10/16 11AM: Furman's Picks & Ben on Bears Reinforcements
Jason McKie
Former Bears fullback and weekly football contributor
Chicago Bears
Episode: 10/16 10AM: Jason McKie, Bears Keys & CFP Chaos
Mike North
Sports radio personality and football betting analyst
Episode: 10/16 10AM: Jason McKie, Bears Keys & CFP Chaos
Jeff Joniak
Chicago Bears play-by-play announcer and broadcaster
Chicago Bears
Episode: 10/15 10AM: Jeff Joniak on Penix vs. Caleb
Shea Norling
Sports talk co-host filling in for John Jurkovic
ESPN Chicago
Episode: 10/15 9AM: Is 31 Points Enough Against Atlanta?

Hosts

Carmen DeFalco
Host of the Carmen and Jurko show on ESPN Chicago / Carmen and Jurko (podcast)
John Jurkovic
Host of the show, also known as Jurko

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 343 ratings
  • Best place for right wing covid news in 2026

    Christ, can’t even listen for 10 minutes without some absurd comments from Jurko.

    He’s cooked, his brain is cooked, and so is this show I guess. Too bad really.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Johnybink
    United Statesa month ago
  • There’s good football talk but….

    I can’t listen to Jurkos right wing politics, casual racism and homophobia anymore

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    puddleberg
    United States8 months ago
  • Monotonous and Grating

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Dave Gai
    United Statesa year ago
  • Jurko is racist

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    PromoGuru
    United Statesa year ago
  • Best Show on ESPN

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AntiNottingham
    United States2 years ago

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Audience appreciates insider updates but notes controversy in some topics.
Listener feedback highlights mix of sharp analysis and humor.
Shows vibrant Chicago sports banter, strong Bears focus.

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#67
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#209
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#209
Canada/Sports/Football
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#38
France/Sports/Football
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#115
Germany/Sports/Football
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#149
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

10/15 9AM: Is 31 Points Enough Against Atlanta?
Q: Is 31 going to be enough?
The hosts say 31 points is usually a strong winning total, but Atlanta's rushing attack and a healthy Michael Penix could make that threshold uncertain.
10/15 9AM: Is 31 Points Enough Against Atlanta?
Q: Are the Bears going to have to go out and outscore the Atlanta Falcons if they want to win this game?
The hosts say Chicago may need to score about 31 points because Atlanta has an efficient offense and the Bears' defense is depleted and difficult to trust.
10/15 10AM: Jeff Joniak on Penix vs. Caleb
Q: Does this feel the way it feels like to us, to you, that if you want to go win on Sunday, you're going to need to score 30 points?
Joniak says the Bears can score enough to compete, while noting Atlanta's defense creates pressure with many different players and will challenge Chicago across the field.
10/15 10AM: Jeff Joniak on Penix vs. Caleb
Q: What's harder to stop though, when you're a defense like Bijan, or Drake London, who has been tremendous here to start the season?
Jeff Joniak says stopping the run should come first because Bijan Robinson can contribute as a runner and receiver. He adds that Drake London's size and ability to separate make him a major challenge, so Atlanta's other weapons also require attention.
10/16 10AM: Jason McKie, Bears Keys & CFP Chaos
Q: What are some of those important things the defense needs to do if it wants to limit Bijan Robinson?
McKie emphasizes fundamental tackling, maintaining gap integrity, arriving with physicality and getting all 11 defenders to the ball.

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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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2. Tom Thayer
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4. Ben Johnson
5. Todd Furman
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7. Mike North
8. Jeff Joniak

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