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Carmen and Jurko

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

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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Hour 3: Former Chicago Bears Super Bowl Champion and Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer joined Carmen & Jurko with the latest updates on the Chicago Bears offseason. Carmen & Jurko discussed the Chicago Bulls beat Houston yesterday but still a work in pr... more

Hour 2: Carmen & Jurko served up the Brunch Rush, MLB Insider ESPN Jesse Rogers joined Carmen & Jurko with updates on the White Sox, Cubs and the latest MLB storylines. Field Yates 2 Round Mock Draft Predictions: Who are the Bears picking? Illini Bas... more

Hour 1: Carmen & Jurko discussed the Cubs were deep into extension talks with Crow-Armstrong and closing in on a deal, sources told MLB.com, including executive reporter Mark Feinsand. The terms and length of the deal were not immediately known, but ... more

Hour 3: Carmen & Jurko discussed mock drafts seeing it's only one month away. How do you feel about the Bears offseason as we sit one month away? Are you starting to enter "draft mode" now that we are only a month away? Are you comfortable that the B... more

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Recent Guests

Barstool Eddie
Barstool Eddie, guest co-host for the day
Episode: 3/20 11AM: March Madness Hardwood Hooky Day 2: Elmwood Park
Skip Saviano
Mayor of Elmwood Park, guest on the show
Village of Elmwood Park
Episode: 3/20 11AM: March Madness Hardwood Hooky Day 2: Elmwood Park
Bar School Eddie
Guest on Hardwood Hookie segments
Episode: 3/19 10AM: The Brunch Rush Live
Sid (Sidney)
Philly Sid joins Carmen and Jurko
ESPRadio / ESPN 1000
Episode: 3/18 10AM: The Brunch Rush
Shane Orling
Substitute host
ESPN Chicago
Episode: 3/16 10AM: The Brunch Rush
Adam Schefter
NFL insider, ESPN
ESPN
Episode: 3/16 9AM: Does the WBC & MLB Need ABS Going Forward?
Jayden Ivey
Professional Basketball Player
Detroit Pistons
Episode: 2/23 11AM The Old Jayden Ivey is Dead
Jack Hughes
U.S. Hockey player who scored a notable goal in the Olympics
NHL
Episode: 2/23 10AM The Brunch Rush
Eddie Olczyk
Former NHL player, current sports analyst
ESPN
Episode: 2/20 9AM: Eddie Olczyk & The Brunch Rush

Hosts

Carmen DeFalco
Host of the show, on-air personality with ESPN Chicago affiliation; longtime Chicago sports radio presence
John Jurkovic
Co-host, NFL veteran, recognized in Chicago as Jurko; provides expert analysis and veteran perspective

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 331 ratings
  • 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 Statesa month 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 States9 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 States10 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 Statesa year 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 States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Jurko is racist
Carm and Jurko
One of my favorite podcasts I listen to Carmen and Jurko every day.
Monotonous and Grating
Carm.
There's good football talk but....
One of my favorites podcast
The incompetence of ESPN always seeps through. Doesn't download 70% of the time for some reason.
Thank you for the endless laughs and enjoyment
Carmen Defalco is a verified racist and bigot
I can't listen to Jurkos right wing politics, casual racism and homophobia anymore
Best local Chicago sports talk
Best Show on ESPN
He's a good dude, but my brother, have an opinion occasionally. It's radio.
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.
Carmen's stubbornness regarding certain topics makes the show impossible to enjoy.
Download issues
One could argue he doesn't know or realize it and I could are that's worse.
Love the show boys, keep it up! Great window into the state of local Chicago sports.
When Jurko isn't being a football meathead, he's being racist. He says so many coded messages.
Let's me keep track of my fave teams while living in a different city. Jurko is insanely funny.
terrible
These guys are hilarious best sports show in Chicago maybe best anywhere.
I listen occasionally, but wow, Carm has the personality of a 2x4.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#134
United States/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#179
Australia/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#202
France/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#26
India/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#38
South Korea/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#143
Finland/Sports/Football

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

3/2 10AM: Field Yates
Q: What would the market look like for DJ Moore if the Bears entertained a trade?
Field explains that Moore's contract makes him a tradable asset and outlines how a fourth-round pick with potential conditions could be a fair starting point, depending on games played and yardage targets, while noting the overall market dynamics and team needs.
2/25 11AM: Jesse Rogers
Q: How do you view the potential challenge philosophy of teams going into the regular season?
Teams might be more cautious with challenges, focusing on absolute certainty rather than taking risks early in games.
2/25 11AM: Jesse Rogers
Q: What do you think about the efficiency of challenges observed during spring training?
Only 53% of the challenges have been overturned, which many find surprising given the high number of games played so far.
2/25 9AM: Courtney Cronin
Q: What tough decisions will have to be made?
Cronin mentions that the team needs to evaluate contracts for players like Cole and DeAndre Swift to save on cap space, considering younger and potentially cheaper options.
2/23 10AM The Brunch Rush
Q: What are your thoughts on the Tush push debate in the NFL?
Jurko shared that he thought it might not be banned this season despite previous events and controversy surrounding it.

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A fast-paced Chicago sports roundtable where two veteran hosts discuss the latest in NFL and local Bears news, often weaving in trade rumors, cap space debates, draft scenarios, and cross-sport banter. Episodes mix deep sport-specific analysis with lively caller interactions, pop culture references, and regional humor, with frequent discussions around high-profile targets, trades, and the evolving off-season landscape. Notable traits include a strong focus on the Bears' strategy, star edge-rusher conversations, and a chemistry-driven, banter-heavy format that blends analysis with entertainment for local sports fans and industry-followers alike.

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2. Skip Saviano
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6. Adam Schefter
7. Jayden Ivey
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