Carmen and Jurko

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8/27 11AM: Jeff Joniak live from Bears-Titans Practice Aug 27, 2026

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Carmen and Jurko are joined by Jeff Joniak live from Tennessee before Bears-Titans joint practice. Joniak breaks down what he wants to see from the Bears offensive line after last week’s work against Cincinnati, gives his read on Austin Booker’s injury, and explains why the interior defensive line could be better than expected. The guys also discuss Luther Burden’s upside in Ben Johnson’s offense, Daniel Hardy’s value on special teams and the Bears’ push to set a tone before Week 1. Later, Carm and Jurko react to ESPN ranking the Bears as the NFL’s most watchable team entering 2026. The Brunch Rush hits Bears injuries, Jonnu Smith, Jurko’s cologne routine, Chris Getz on Munitaka Murakami, Tristan Peters’ White Sox homer streak and PCA’s frustration with the Cubs’ missed balk.

8/27 10AM: Ben Johnson Updates Bears Injuries + List of Lists: Animal Kingdom Aug 27, 2026

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Carmen and Jurko open the hour with the Bears in Tennessee for joint practice before spinning the wheel for The List of Lists: Zoo Animals. The guys debate their favorite zoo animals, whether zoos are actually depressing, and which fictional zoo animals deserve recognition. The show then carries Ben Johnson live from Tennessee, where he gives updates on Darnell Wright, Austin Booker, Gervon Dexter, Malik Muhammad, D’Andre Swift, Colston Loveland and the team’s joint-practice workload. Carm and Jurko react to the Bears injury news, especially Booker being week-to-week and Dexter missing the trip with a hamstring. The hour wraps with golf talk, chilly-weather debate, Halloween costume ideas and Jack’s review of Boogie Nights from the movie list.

8/27 9AM: Tristan Peters Joins Babe Ruth? Aug 27, 2026

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Carmen and Jurko open the hour with the wild Tristan Peters story as the White Sox rookie homers in his fifth straight game and lands in a statistical club with Babe Ruth. The guys discuss how Peters went from an unknown spring-training name to one of the most important players on a potential playoff team. They also react to the Cubs getting jobbed in Arizona after umpires missed an obvious balk that could have given Chicago a run in a scoreless game. Callers weigh in with other unlikely Chicago sports contributors, including Bobby Jenks, Nashon Wright, Andrew Shaw and Jake Arrieta. The hour closes with Carm, Jurko and Jack testing which MLB calls are actually reviewable after the Cubs’ missed-balk controversy.

8/26 11AM: The Brunch Rush & Jesse Rogers Aug 26, 2026

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Carmen is anxious about his upcoming umpire outing at The Rate... Is Colson getting out of his slump? Plus, The Brunch Rush! Is there cause for Concern for Jacob Webb in the Cubs bullpen? Plus, some Bears training camp injury and trade talk updates. The guys discuss the NCAA dilemma! Jesse Rogers joins the guys live in studio to talk about the Cubs and White Sox as the postseason nears! Plus, a Dolly Parton tribute.

8/26 10AM: The List of Lists & a Jaw Dropping Revelation about Jack! Aug 26, 2026

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Carmen and Jurko reveal the jaw dropping name news about Jack! What is his REAL name?? Plus, The List of Lists: Love Songs. Taking calls on The List of Lists: Love Songs, as the guys honor Dolly Parton and get calls on some of the best love songs of all time!

8/26 9AM: Courtney Cronin Aug 26, 2026

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Sox win & Cubs lose in brutal fashion... Jack thinks someone made the baseball gods mad! Do baseball gods really exist? The guys listen to Ben Johnson audio from yesterday. Bears engaged in Gervon Dexter trade talks? Courtney Cronin joins to talk about the ongoing trade rumors for the Bears and cut candidates! Silvy and Jurko make fun of Carmen's cooking!

8/25 11AM: Tom Thayer Aug 25, 2026

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Tom Thayer joins Carmen and Jurko to talk about the Bears in training camp ahead of their last preseason game vs the Titans. Could Ozzy Trapilo's comeback be one of the best in NFL history if he returns as the season starts? Carmen and Jurko take another look at Caleb's throw to Loveland vs the Bengals. Where did it go wrong? Plus, The Brunch Rush & Bears unveil a new uniform drop!

8/26 10AM: Are the Bears due for a regression this season? Aug 25, 2026

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Carmen and Jurko take a look at Bill Barnwell's list of NFL teams due to regress: the Bears are included in this list! Do you agree? Plus, The List of Lists: Everyday smells. Taking calls on The List of Lists: Everyday smells. Body odor? Gasoline? Plus, Silvy comments on Cubs 150th anniversary team.

8/25: Who Will Survive Bears Cuts on Sunday? Does Colson Montgomery Need a Full Reset? Aug 25, 2026

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Gausman secures win for Cubs! Carmen and Jurko talk about the Cubs win vs the Diamondbacks and how the Sox are just treading water... Colson and Mune are slumping and striking out BAD. Could Colson Montgomery benefit from a few days off or even sending him down to fix his swing? Bears are approaching cuts on Sunday... who will stay and who will go? Cubs have the most HR in the league in August! Cubs release 150th anniversary team... Jack has some controversial takes on who made the team and who didn't.

8/24 11AM: Courtney Cronin Aug 24, 2026

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The guys recap Caleb in Bears vs Bengals and talk about the revolving door of Bears guards and where they are at now! Plus, The Brunch Rush! Do the Cubs have a chance to catch the Brewers in the NL Central? Who should be named MOTY? Then, Courtney Cronin joins the guys to talk about the Bears vs Bengals performance and upcoming cuts coming for the Bears. Who should stay, and who should go?

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