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Kap & J.Hood

ESPN Chicago
Chicago Bears
Chicago Cubs
Caleb Williams
Chicago White Sox
White Sox
Chicago
Cubs
NFL
Green Bay Packers
Bears
Milwaukee Brewers
Ben Johnson
Major League Baseball
Baseball
ESPN Chicago
Chicago Bulls
New England Patriots
Case Keenum
Atlanta Falcons
Jalen Hurts

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

Hour 2: Former Chicago Bears Super Bowl Champion and Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer joined Kap & J. Hood with updates and analysis on the Bears vs Seahawks. Kap & J. Hood discussed Ben Johnson spoke at Halas Hall and gave a cryptic update on Coby Whi... more

Hour 1: Kap & J. Hood discussed that the Brewers won the World Series for the first time ever. Should Cubs fans be upset by this? Will it pressure the Cubs to change the way they do things? Should Cubs fans be worried about this is only the beginning... 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

Courtney Cronin
National Bears reporter for ESPN
ESPN
Episode: 10/23 7AM: Courtney Cronin
Tom Thayer
Former Chicago Bears offensive lineman, Super Bowl champion and Bears radio analyst
Chicago Bears
Episode: 10/22 7AM: Tom Thayer
Tom Waddle
Former Chicago Bears wide receiver and ESPN Chicago afternoon radio co-host
ESPN Chicago
Episode: 10/21 7AM: Tom Waddle
Evan Cohen
Co-host of Unsportsmanlike on ESPN Radio
ESPN
Episode: Evan Cohen and J-Hood preview the NBA season!
Josh Giddey
Chicago Bulls guard
Chicago Bulls
Episode: J-Hood on the Chicago Bulls 2026-27 season (Interviews)
Norman Powell
Chicago Bulls player and NBA champion
Chicago Bulls
Episode: J-Hood on the Chicago Bulls 2026-27 season (Interviews)
Tiago Splitter
Head coach of the Chicago Bulls and former NBA champion
Chicago Bulls
Episode: J-Hood on the Chicago Bulls 2026-27 season (Interviews)
Caleb Wilson
Chicago Bulls rookie and the fourth pick of the 2026 NBA Draft
Chicago Bulls
Episode: J-Hood on the Chicago Bulls 2026-27 season (Interviews)
Albert Breer
Senior NFL writer for Sports Illustrated
Sports Illustrated
Episode: 10/20 8AM: Shot or No Shot/Albert Breer

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 547 ratings
  • More show

    Stop putting entire radio commercial breaks in the podcast episodes. If I wanted to skip through the ads I would just listen to YouTube.

    Also inconsistent with release times

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    JarellaFogella
    United States4 months ago
  • 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 States5 months 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 States8 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 States10 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 Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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

Some critique heavy ad breaks and inconsistent episode timing.
Critiques often target on-air sound drops and cadence.
Listeners praise high-energy banter and insider Bears/MLB insights.
Positive feedback on local sports focus and entertaining segments.
Fans appreciate guest depth but want fewer repetitive takes from hosts.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#51
United States/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#170
United States/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#215
United Kingdom/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#219
Canada/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#46
France/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#120
Australia/Sports/Football

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

10/19 7AM: Courtney Cronin
Q: What did you think of Caleb Williams' overall performance in the offense?
Cronin said Williams may have played his best game as a pro, praising his precision, mobility, play-action passing and ability to involve multiple receivers. She noted that the offense regained its downfield threat and looked more balanced with him back.
10/19 7AM: Courtney Cronin
Q: Did you notice the Bears fans taking over the stadium from the start, or as the game went on?
Cronin heard the “Let's Go Bears” chant begin during warmups, roughly 10 to 12 minutes before kickoff. She said Bears fans travel well and Caleb Williams' return was a major draw.
10/20 8AM: Shot or No Shot/Albert Breer
Q: Is there a disconnect between McVeigh and what they want to do for now and the future, as far as the front office and personnel?
Breer does not think there is a disconnect. He sees the Rams' issues as examples of the NFL's narrow margins, with defensive depth concerns and limited offensive speed contributing to their struggles.
10/20 8AM: Shot or No Shot/Albert Breer
Q: Do you think the Colts will be breaking that thing up and trying to get draft capital back? And if you say yes, would you trade for DeForest Buckner or Sauce Gardner if you were the Bears?
Breer says the Colts' direction will likely be shaped by ownership and that the team could seek draft assets. He would look at Buckner for the Bears, particularly because Chicago already has significant investment at cornerback.
Evan Cohen and J-Hood preview the NBA season!
Q: Do you believe as is, E-May is the coach, we know he's great. Do you believe as is the Rockets could actually make the finals with this group?
Hood says the Rockets cannot reach the Finals as currently constructed, arguing that Durant's attitude and frustration with teammates could contribute to the team underachieving.

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What is Kap & J.Hood about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A high-energy Chicago sports morning show that blends deep-dive analysis of local teams with entertaining banter, crowd interactions, and frequent guest appearances. The discussion centers on Bears football—coaching approaches, roster decisions, and season outlook—alongside timely MLB analysis (Cubs and White Sox) and broader NFL chatter. Regular guests include insider journalists and former players, providing tactical takes, historical context, and behind-the-scenes perspectives on roster moves, coaching philosophies, and league-wide storylines. The format leans into local flavor, bold opinions, and dynamic host chemistry, making it appealing to hardcore Chicago sports fans who want fast, opinionated conversations anchored by real-time dev... more

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2. Tom Thayer
3. Tom Waddle
4. Evan Cohen
5. Josh Giddey
6. Norman Powell
7. Tiago Splitter
8. Caleb Wilson

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