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Kap & J.Hood

ESPN Chicago
Chicago Bears
Chicago Cubs
Chicago White Sox
Caleb Williams
White Sox
Chicago
Cubs
NFL
Baseball
Major League Baseball
ESPN Chicago
Bears
Milwaukee Brewers
Ben Johnson
Los Angeles Dodgers
Chicago, United States
National Football League
College Football
Green Bay Packers
Case Keenum

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 Cut of The Day.

Hour 2: National Bears Reporter for ESPN Courtney Cronin Joined Kap & J. Hood with updates on the Bears and the latest NFL storylines. Kap & J. Hood previewed Bears vs Packers, injury report for both teams and how can they with again with Tyson Bagen... more

Hour 1: Kap & J. Hood discussed game 4 of the ALDS . The White Sox lost 9-5 as the Guardians force a game 5. What is your confidence level? Can the Sox rebound on the road and get this done? Their pitching is not lined up well, but at least there wil... more

Hour 3: MLB Insider ESPN Jesse Rogers joined Kap & J. Hood with updates on the White Sox, Cubs and the latest MLB storylines. 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

Howard Griffith
Big Ten Network analyst and two-time Super Bowl champion
Big Ten Network
Episode: Howard Griffith - Big10 Network Analyst with J-Hood
Darrin Jackson
Broadcast veteran for the Chicago White Sox on radio and television
ESPN Chicago, White Sox Network
Episode: Darrin Jackson - White Sox Radio Analyst with J-Hood
Len Kasper
Co-host referenced in conversation
Chicago sports broadcasting team
Episode: Darrin Jackson - White Sox Radio Analyst with J-Hood
Adam Rittenberg
ESPN college football analyst
ESPN
Episode: Under the Hood Podcast with J-Hood and Adam Rittenberg- CFB Preview
Jay Moore
Actor and comedian
Episode: 8/26 6AM: The Diamondbacks Walk-It-Off On The Cubs
Jake Lipman
ESPN Chicago reporter providing headlines and NFL/NFL-related commentary
ESPN Chicago
Episode: 8/21 8AM: Shot or No Shot
Will Venable
Manager of the Chicago White Sox
Chicago White Sox
Episode: 8/20 6AM: Crosstown Series Game Three: A Shutout!!!
Nick Friedell
NBA reporter, contributes expert analysis on the NBA schedule and league news
ESPN
Episode: 8/13: Under the Hood w/ J-Hood: Nick Friedell
Dan Pompei
Senior football writer
The Athletic
Episode: 8/13 6AM: The Bears Will Give An Stadium Update TODAY!!!!

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 543 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 States3 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 States4 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 States7 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 States9 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 States10 months 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
#92
United States/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#218
United States/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#235
United Kingdom/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#241
Canada/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#149
Australia/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#246
France/Sports/Football

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

9/22 8AM: Shot or No Shot/Albert Breer
Q: Caleb Williams to Tyson Bajent. Are there other quarterback situations you're looking at around the league?
Breer highlights backup quarterback options across teams, emphasizing Bajent as a practical stopgap for Chicago if Williams is unavailable, and notes broader league trends in backup usage and development.
9/16 7AM: Tom Waddle
Q: How do you see the Bears' offense evolving to maximize their playmakers against heavy zone looks?
The strategy leverages smart receivers who know where to be, paired with a quarterback who progresses through reads efficiently, which should allow for more explosive plays as chemistry develops.
9/16 7AM: Tom Waddle
Q: What did you think about Caleb Williams' performance and decision-making in Ben Johnson's offense?
Caleb showed maturity in reading defenses, making good decisions, and executing under pressure, indicating growth beyond last season and potential for continued improvement in this system.
8/27 7AM: Tom Thayer
Q: What will be the toughest thing when they have to cut the roster to 53 on Sunday?
The hosts foresee difficult cuts across multiple positions, with running back and defensive back/edge depth posing the biggest decisions given special-teams value.
8/27 7AM: Tom Thayer
Q: Shay, do we do this exercise about Tyson Bajan, whether or not he could start any team in the NFL this upcoming season?
They discuss the possibility of Bajan starting for multiple teams, weighing his limited game tape and situational fit across the league.

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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. Darrin Jackson
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7. Will Venable
8. Nick Friedell

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