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Kap & J.Hood

ESPN Chicago
Chicago Bears
Chicago Cubs
Cubs
Chicago
White Sox
Chicago White Sox
Chicago Bulls
NFL Draft
NFL
Bears
ESPN Chicago
Major League Baseball
Milwaukee Brewers
Caleb Williams
World Baseball Classic
National Football League
Baseball
NCAA Tournament
NBA
Maxx Crosby

Hall-of-Fame broadcaster David Kaplan and 25-year sports broadcasting veteran Jonathan Hood are the perfect morning routine for the Chicago sports fan.

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Latest Episodes

Hour 3: NFL Insider for SI.com Albert Breer joined Kap & J. Hood with updates on the Bears and the latest NFL storylines. Kap & J. Hood played Shot or No Shot, took a trip Around The NFL and the Kap & J. Hood Cut of The Day.

Hour 2: Kap & J. Hood discussed the FIFA World Cup . How big is the World Cup compared to other professional sports? What sporting event is bigger than the USA winning the World Cup? Did the Cop that pulled Dianna Russini over issue her a warning bec... more

Hour 1: Kap & J. Hood discussed the Cubs get their 10th walk-off win of the season as the beat the Padres 3-2. Ian Happ and Seiya Suzuki are both free agents at the end of the season. Who should the Cubs resign? The White Sox got the win in the serie... more

Hour 3: Kap & J. Hood played Shot or No Shot, took a trip Around The NFL and the Kap & J. Hood Cut of The Day.

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Recent Guests

Matt in London
Listener in the UK calling into Kap & J.Hood
ESPN Chicago app
Episode: 6/30 7AM: the FIFA World Cup, How Big Is It Really?
Jamari Moore
Player/Coach (onboarded guest)
Lyons Township High School (LaGrange)
Episode: 6/5 6AM: The Chicago Cubs: Home Losing Streak Is Over! Cubs Win, Cubs Win!
Shay W. Norley
Shay W. Norley, platform host for the segment, introduced on-air
Kap & JHood platform
Episode: 6/3 6AM: The Cubs Drop Another One..... 6 Games Behind The Brewers!
Fran Fraschilla
Basketball analyst for ESPN, in-studio guest
ESPN
Episode: 5/14 8AM: Fran Fraschilla
Fran Furchilla
Friend of the hosts, in-studio guest referenced for insights
Media/Broadcast
Episode: 5/13 8AM: Shot or No Shot
Tony Khan
Sporadic reference in discussion about Jaguars/Jones family
AEW / Jacksonville Jaguars
Episode: 5/13 8AM: Shot or No Shot
Cam Boozer
NBA draft prospect mentioned during conversation
College basketball / Boozer family
Episode: 5/13 8AM: Shot or No Shot
Tyson Bajent
QB, Chicago Bears, guest on studio segment
Chicago Bears
Episode: 5/13 6AM: The Red Hot White Sox, The Ice Cold Cubs.......
Jay Moore
Guest on show, sports commentator
Episode: 5/11 6AM: This Weekend In Chicago Sports!

Hosts

David Kaplan
Host of Kap & J.Hood Morning Show
Jonathan Hood
Co-host of Kap & J.Hood Morning Show

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 528 ratings
  • Remove J Hood everybody else in this show is phenomenal from Kap Shea

    This is one of my favorite shows. I’ve been following cap for ever since WGN days and I love capping company when they took it away. It was a big mistake from the old bosses and they replaced it and put J hood in. NSR it’s one of my favorite shows in the morning and sometimes I have to listen to the other station because J Hood is not knowledgeable. He’s one-sided and if you argue with him or talk over him, he gets so sensitive and it seems like every time somebody passes. He just laughs away an... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    izzy53110
    United Statesa month ago
  • J. Hood > Kap

    The show is great but it should be the “J. Hood, Shea , and J. Moore show”. Kap causes me to turn the show off

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    EB473
    United States4 months ago
  • Mostly good

    J Hoods Bears takes are a repeat of the CHGO Bears postgame takes. Almost point by point from the CHGO pod that drops the night before

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Saphappens
    United States6 months ago
  • Love the show

    I live in Denver, transplanted from Chicago. I need the morning Chicago Bears fix. Get this podcast out ASAP! (-;

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dmike12856
    United States7 months ago
  • Win lose or draw

    No matter what’s happening in Chicago sports, it’s always great waking up to Kap & jhood every morning. Such a good jolt of energy to the day

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GeauxO
    United States9 months ago

Listeners Say

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

Fans like guest diversity and insider insights on Cubs, Sox, and Bears.
Some feedback calls out too many audio drops or banter at times.
Listeners appreciate the energy and Chicago-centric perspective.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#39
United States/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#189
United States/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#152
United Kingdom/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#111
France/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#139
Australia/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#4
Israel/Sports/Football

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

6/26 7AM: Jesse Rogers
Q: Let me ask you about what you tweeted out there, Jesse, regarding the owners of Major League Baseball. Why do you think the owners did it now here in June?
Jesse explains that the owners want to reveal the full package publicly to set the narrative and prompt a response from the union, indicating a strategic PR move in the early negotiation phase.
6/26 7AM: Jesse Rogers
Q: Good morning, Jesse, how are you?
Jesse Rogers answers with a brief update on his current focus and how he's interpreting the owners' public offers and the evolving labor-talk dynamics.
6/2 8AM: Shot or No Shot/Albert Breer
Q: Where would you rank Kyler Murray if you were making the call today?
Breer and the hosts discussed a range around the 15-20 area, emphasizing the impact of one season and supporting evidence from recent production when ranking him against peers.
5/28 7AM: Tom Thayer
Q: What are you hearing about Murakami's potential extension and the financials involved?
The discussion centers on eight-year, roughly $240 million deals, with considerations of market value, Japan sponsorships, and long-term team-building impact; however, teams worry about labor costs and potential caps, so any deal will balance risk and upside.
5/15 8AM: Shot or No Shot/Jesse Rogers
Q: What's your take on Montgomery versus Swanson in the here-and-now?
Jesse explains that Montgomery's current hitting ability and defense present a compelling case today, while Swanson remains strong defensively and as a veteran presence, making it a nuanced, multi-season comparison.

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A fast-paced Chicago sports morning show mix of sharp game analysis, debunking myths, and through-the-locker-room banter. The conversation centers on Cubs, White Sox, Bears, and NFL storylines, with frequent guest insights from MLB and NFL reporters and coaches. Listeners get a high-energy blend of hot takes, fan calls, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes, all delivered in a local, South Side–flavored style. Noteworthy is the show's habit of blending front-office debates with on-air humor and sponsor reads, making it a strong fit for brands aiming at passionate, Chicago-based sports fans and early-morning commuters.

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2. Jamari Moore
3. Shay W. Norley
4. Fran Fraschilla
5. Fran Furchilla
6. Tony Khan
7. Cam Boozer
8. Tyson Bajent

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