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Carmen and Jurko

ESPN Chicago
Chicago Bears
NFL
Chicago White Sox
Caleb Williams
Chris Getz
Major League Baseball
Pedro Grifol
NFL Preseason
Hard Knocks
Training Camp
Football Fest
Hard Rock Casino
Buffalo Bills
Justin Fields
Cincinnati Bengals
Pete Vasili
Chicago
Bathroom Mishaps
Pittsburgh Steelers
Baseball

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

Rob Demovsky joined the show to preview the Bears and Packers game in Week 16 of the NFL.

The guys preview the big Bears and Packers matchup Saturday night in Week 16. The guys also talked about the great Seahawks and Rams game from last night.

Jason McKie helps us preview the Bears vs. Packers on Saturday night and the guys listened to Bears HC Ben Johnson's press conference live from Halas Hall.

The guys talked to fans about the news of the Bears looking for a place to build the new stadium in Indiana. Todd Fuhrman joined to preview the gambling weekend.

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Recent Guests

Rob Demovsky
ESPN reporter covering the Packers
ESPN
Episode: 12/19 11 AM: Rob Demovsky
Jeff Joniak
Bears play-by-play announcer
ESPN Chicago
Episode: 12/15 11 AM: Ben Johnson with Jeff Joniak
Mike North
Sports commentator and analyst
Episode: 12/12 10 AM: Jurko's Keys to the game
Declan Doyle
Offensive Coordinator for the Bears
Chicago Bears
Episode: 12/12 10 AM: Jurko's Keys to the game
Neil Funk
Legendary NBA play-by-play announcer, known for calling Chicago Bulls games during their championship era
Former Bulls Play-by-Play Announcer
Episode: 11/21 10 AM: Neil Funk
Tracy Butler
Weather anchor and loyal Steelers fan
ABC 7 Chicago
Episode: 11/21 9 AM: Tracy Butler
Jason McKie
A former NFL player and current coach
Episode: 11/13 11 AM: Jason McKie
Courtney Cronin
ESPN NFL reporter
ESPN
Episode: 11/12 11 AM: Courtney Cronin
Jason McKee
Former NFL player and part of the Bears' broadcast team
ESPN Chicago
Episode: 10/30 11 AM: Jason McKie

Hosts

Carmen DeFalco
Co-host known for insightful sports analysis and driving discussions with humor and anecdotes.
John Jurkovic
Co-host characterized as the comic relief and engaging sports commentator, often providing deeper insights from a player's perspective.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 324 ratings
  • 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 States6 months 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 States7 months 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 States8 months ago
  • Best local Chicago sports talk

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    David Chicagooo
    United Statesa year ago
  • One of my favorites podcast

    One of my favorite podcasts I listen to Carmen and Jurko every day.Thank you for the endless laughs and enjoyment

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stephen DeSantis
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the focus on local Chicago sports, making it relatable and relevant.
There are mixed feelings about the hosts' personalities, but many find them reflective of an engaging sports environment.
Engaging discussions filled with humor and thoughtful sports commentary.

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Apple Podcasts
#216
United States/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#193
France/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#212
Australia/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#224
Germany/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#33
South Korea/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#144
India/Sports/Football

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

12/15 11 AM: Ben Johnson with Jeff Joniak
Q: What areas do you feel need to be shored up?
We need to capitalize on critical plays and eliminate penalties, especially in key situations.
12/19 11 AM: Rob Demovsky
Q: What kind of emotional hangover might there be after Michael Parsons' injury?
Demovsky suggests that the team had prepared in the off-season without Parsons, and while they had to adjust, they can revert to earlier strategies.
12/16 11 AM: Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams press conference
Q: What was the origin of the bully play with the two Titans?
It originated from facing Green Bay the first time, using both players to chip those edges and slow down the defensive ends.
12/16 11 AM: Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams press conference
Q: What makes Joe Tootie Dr. Strange?
Tootie is the brains of the operation and everything moves how he moves on the football field.
12/12 11 AM: Todd Fuhrman
Q: What is your analysis on the upcoming Packers vs. Broncos game?
It's likely to see some defensive strategies come into play, and the betting line indicates that the Packers could be favored.

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This podcast features engaging discussions centered around sports, particularly focusing on football and basketball. The hosts, known for their lively banter, cover a range of topics including team strategies, recent games, weather conditions affecting play, and general sports culture. Notably, there is an emphasis on local Chicago sports, especially the performance of the Chicago Bears, making it a go-to for listeners interested in in-depth team analysis and humor-filled commentary.

The format includes lively exchanges between the hosts and expert guests, blending humor with insightful analysis. With a mix of personal anecdotes, predictions, and listener interactions, this podcast is aimed at sports enthusiasts looking for a comprehensive ... more

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1. Rob Demovsky
2. Jeff Joniak
3. Mike North
4. Declan Doyle
5. Neil Funk
6. Tracy Butler
7. Jason McKie
8. Courtney Cronin

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