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The Stretch

Barstool Sports
Chicago Bears
Miller Lite
Caleb Williams
Chicago Cubs
Chicago White Sox
NFL
Chicago
NBA
Baseball
White Sox
Cubs
Chicago Bulls
Chicago Blackhawks
Justin Fields
NFL Draft
Major League Baseball
Green Bay Packers
NHL
Ben Johnson
Bears

Variety talk show encompassing national stories in pop culture, sports, & the internet hosted by Eddie, Chief & White Sox Dave. Harnessing the dynamic of the Barstool Chicago Radio hour, three longtime coworkers and Chicago locals offer their comedic perspective on news for the common man.

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Recent Guests

Mikey Betts
Bulls fan and Barstool Sports colleague
Barstool Sports
Episode: Chicago Gets a Massive Win Over New England In Primetime | Week 7 Recap
Kyle Davidson
General manager of the Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks
Episode: Caleb Williams is BACK, Notre Dame Got Upset + Jeff Blashill & Kyle Davidson Interview
Jeff Blashill
Head coach of the Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks
Episode: Caleb Williams is BACK, Notre Dame Got Upset + Jeff Blashill & Kyle Davidson Interview
Anthony Rizzo
Cubs legend, World Series winner
Chicago Cubs
Episode: Chicago Gets Embarrassed by Green Bay, White Sox Eliminated & Anthony Rizzo Reflects on Cubs Career
Sammy Sosa
Former MLB outfielder, Chicago Cubs legend
Chicago Cubs, Dominican baseball community
Episode: Sammy Sosa On Returning To Wrigley Field, The Cubs 2016 Championship & 1998 Home Run Race
Doug Flutie
Football legend, former NFL quarterback and CFL star
Various including NFL teams and CFL clubs
Episode: We Make Our Pitch To Bring Patrick Kane Home + Doug Flutie Roasts White Sox Dave
Caleb Wilson
Guest discussing his baseball prospects and related topics
Basketball/College Sports figure (as discussed in the episode)
Episode: Big Cat Wants to Buy Chicago's Best Softball Team + White Sox Are Division Leaders
Brian Anderson
Former White Sox player
Chicago White Sox
Episode: The Bears are Officially Going to Indiana + Brian Anderson
Connor Burns
Guest on the show, discussed in relation to a recent incident
White Sox Dave's colleague; Chicago sports media presence
Episode: Confronting Connor Burns On White Sox Fandom & Is A New Era Of Basketball in Chicago Beginning?

Hosts

Eddie
Host of The Stretch with Barstool Chicago/Barstool Sports affiliations; long-time Chicago local.
Chief
Co-host with strong Chicago sports insider perspective and banter.
White Sox Dave
Co-host known for Chicago sports fandom and candid takes.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 3.9k ratings
  • WSD

    I would pay money to have a feature on this app where i can mute individual speakers. I would listen to this podcast and enjoy it more with dead silence when WSD is talking.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    WSD Hater
    United States23 days ago
  • Rip RLR

    I like Eddie, chief is fine, WSD is a scourge on the earth itself. Most uninformed yet confident human I’ve ever listened to, have never been wrong ab anything in his existence according to himself, his primary source

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    RYD3382)36
    United Statesa year ago
  • Father Time remains undefeated

    Redline Radio used to be a must listen - always came out at the same time regardless of other schedules that had strong banter and decent commentary.

    Now it’s sporadic and maybe a 30 min show on a good day. 3 guys who mail it in and think they represent the city but really just don’t have the ability to stand on their own. Eddie is a great host but clearly has better projects; WSD can barely string a sentence together and refuses to talk about the team he’s named after; Chief is simply just th... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    CFD_89
    United States2 years ago
  • What kind of podcast is this?

    These guys used to have such a grip on the podcast game. I love their energy and vibe, but it feels as though they just do not care anymore. Other bears podcasts are putting out way more content and are only honed in on one sports tea. The stretch has an entire city of sports and can barely manage to get 2+ a week. I mean the way they handled the Ben Johnson news was embarrassing.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    tomriddle43
    United States2 years ago
  • Never have jersey jerry on again

    Everything about him is repulsive

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Ehebdicyhrbrosodjneb
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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

Listeners appreciate the authentic, Chicago-centric banter and deep team knowledge.
Guests and topics often align with sports culture and sponsorship-friendly segments.
Some feedback highlights inconsistent posting times and polarizing host dynamics.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#237
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Apple Podcasts
#64
Mexico/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Caleb Williams is BACK, Notre Dame Got Upset + Jeff Blashill & Kyle Davidson Interview
Q: What do you think happened on this road trip to start the year where it's like the transition D looks particularly tough?
Jeff Blashill says the team's defensive-zone play and transition defense were below standard, individual performances had been poor, and the short camp contributed to less-dialed-in play. He says the team must improve its puck breakouts and make better decisions against opponents that attack quickly.
Caleb Williams is BACK, Notre Dame Got Upset + Jeff Blashill & Kyle Davidson Interview
Q: What all went into that decision to make Connor captain this time around?
Kyle Davidson says succession planning discussions began the previous season and grew through the summer, with input from Jeff Blashill and organizational leadership as they prepared for Nick Foligno's eventual departure.
Chicago Gets a Massive Win Over New England In Primetime | Week 7 Recap
Q: How was your trip? Game one of 82 didn't go great.
Mikey Betts says the trip was a huge waste of time, describing an 18-hour round-trip drive and only six hours in Toronto. He also criticizes the Bulls' sloppy performance and expects a difficult season.
Chicago Gets a Massive Win Over New England In Primetime | Week 7 Recap
Q: What's your biggest takeaway?
Mikey Betts calls the Bears win amazing, praises Caleb Williams and says he never doubted the team.
Sammy Sosa On Returning To Wrigley Field, The Cubs 2016 Championship & 1998 Home Run Race
Q: What was it like coming back to Wrigley Field after so many years away?
Sosa describes the standing ovation, the energy of the crowd, and how the city's reaction made him feel valued and connected to Chicago again.

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What is The Stretch about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Three Chicago-based hosts deliver high-energy, banter-driven conversations that blend sports analysis with pop culture, memes, and local lore. Episodes often center on Chicago teams (White Sox, Cubs, Bears, Blackhawks) and cross-city rivalries, interspersed with personal stories, travel detours, sponsor reads, and lighthearted bets. The format emphasizes camaraderie, insider perspective, and a playful, irreverent tone that appeals to regional sports fans and those who enjoy topical humor and sponsorship integrations. A recurring strength is the hosts' chemistry and their ability to weave industry sponsorships into casual banter, making it feel like a familiar bar-room discussion with notable Chicago flavor and culture baked in.

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1. The Dog Walk
2. Barstool Pick Em
3. Mostly Sports With Mark Titus and Brandon Walker
4. Pardon My Take
5. The Yak

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The Stretch launched 10 years ago and published 694 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The Stretch include:

1. Mikey Betts
2. Kyle Davidson
3. Jeff Blashill
4. Anthony Rizzo
5. Sammy Sosa
6. Doug Flutie
7. Caleb Wilson
8. Brian Anderson

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