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Kap & J.Hood

ESPN Chicago
Chicago Cubs
Chicago Bears
Cubs
Chicago White Sox
White Sox
Chicago
Chicago Bulls
NFL Draft
Bears
Major League Baseball
NFL
Caleb Williams
ESPN Chicago
Milwaukee Brewers
National Football League
Baseball
Billy Donovan
NBA
Tom Thayer
Michael Reinsdorf

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

PublishesDailyEpisodes490Founded7 years ago
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Latest Episodes

The guys play shot or no shot, whip around the NFL, and close out the show with a classic cut of the day!

Jesse Rogers joins the guys to discuss the impending trade deadline and answers the question; which Chicago ball club will be more aggressive?

Kap and Shea open the show discussing the weekend, the World Cup Final, The Open, and series wins by both the Cubs and Sox! Kap needs the Cubs to go all in at the deadline, Cubs need TWO starters, and, Is Chicago sports entering a great renaissance?

Hour 3: Hood & Thayer played Shot or No Shot, took a trip Around The NFL, opened the Friday Folder and the Kap & J. Hood Cut of The Day. Tom Thayer was in for Kap.

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Recent Guests

Shane Orland
Guest contributing to Shot or No Shot segment
ESPN Chicago staff
Episode: 7/7 8AM: Shot or No Shot
Adam Crafton
Analyst from The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: 7/6 7AM: Chicago White Sox & Cubs: Chicago Baseball Still Looking Good!
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?
Shane Orling
Platform segment host
Chicago Transit Authority
Episode: 6/23 6AM: Sir Anthony? Sox Bullpen woes continue!
Tristan Peters
Athlete guest introduced during the Grip It & Sip It segment
Chicago White Sox prospect center fielder (as discussed on show)
Episode: 6/17 2PM: The Cubs are a DEAD Team!
Barstool Big Cat
Host of Pardon My Take
Barstool Sports
Episode: 6/17 3PM: Barstool Big Cat
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 Furchilla
Friend of the hosts, in-studio guest referenced for insights
Media/Broadcast
Episode: 5/13 8AM: Shot or No Shot

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 532 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 States6 days 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 States2 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 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 States7 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 States8 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
#66
United States/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#248
United Kingdom/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#65
France/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#143
Australia/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#11
South Korea/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#53
Israel/Sports/Football

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

7/8 7AM: Tom Waddle
Q: Would you attend a hologram concert if it involved an artist you loved?
opinions varied, with some interest in the concept as a memory exhibit but a general reluctance to attend full hologram shows regularly.
6/17 4PM: Tristan Peters
Q: What attracted you to the White Sox after your time with the Savannah Bananas?
He points to the organization's energy, the coaching staff, and a belief from the roster that the group could achieve success together, reinforced by spring training interactions.
6/17 4PM: Tristan Peters
Q: How would you describe your debut season, and what did you learn from it?
He describes the debut as tough with no hits at first, but emphasizes the learning curve, the difference in competition, and gaining confidence as spring training progressed.
6/17 7A: Tom Waddle
Q: What's your take on the Cubs' scoring struggles and baserunners not converting them?
The hosts emphasize that on-base efficiency correlates with runs scored, suggesting that while the Cubs get on base, they fail to cash in, and this underpins why they're lagging offensively this season.
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.

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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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1. Shane Orland
2. Adam Crafton
3. Matt in London
4. Shane Orling
5. Tristan Peters
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7. Jamari Moore
8. Shay W. Norley

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