Jesse Rogers joins Carmen and Jurko to discuss the crosstown series, as well the NL MVP race. The guys also talk Murakami, more crosstown series
11/18 11AM: Tom Thayer
Aug 18, 2026
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The guys start the hour talking to Tom Thayer after the Bears first preseason game! He talks about the injuries and what is going on with Kyler Gordon. Carmen brings up an audio from Ben Johnson talking about Gordon briefly and his injury. When is he coming back? The guys bring up a graphic comparing the MVP race between Shohei Ohtani and PCA. Plus, The Brunch Rush, and Ben Johnson speaks to the media!
8/18 10AM: The List of Lists & The Brunch Rush
Aug 18, 2026
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Carmen talks more about Venable's decision making and looks at some stats from PCA! MVP? Plus, The List of Lists: Old Mall Stores! Taking calls on The List of Lists. Should Bears starters be playing in the preseason? The guys debate whether sitting Caleb Williams through the preseason is a good idea or not.
8/18 9AM: PCA Walk-Off HR vs the Sox! What was Venable thinking pitching to him?
Aug 18, 2026
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Carmen is back as he joins Jurko to talk about the first game of the Crosstown Classic in Wrigley last night! PCA hits a walkoff HR vs Sox! Carm is fired up at Venable's decision to pitch to him with the base open. Jurko's b-day surprise! The office surprises Jurko for his 59th bday with a singalong, gifts & cake! Taking calls on Cubs vs Sox. Should the Sox have walked PCA? Plus, Jurko's old coach Tom Coughlin joins in to wish Jurko a happy birthday!
8/17 11AM: Courtney Cronin
Aug 17, 2026
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Would a Cubs vs White Sox World Series be good for the city of Chicago? Peggy and Jurko do a Crosstown Classic Preview as the White Sox head to Wrigley tonight! Plus, they do their Players of the Weekend and Courtney Cronin joins the show! The guys get updates on Kyler Gordon and other Bears starters. Peggy and Jurko preview the Bears joint practice later this week vs the Bengals!
8/17 10AM: The List of Lists & The Brunch Rush
Aug 17, 2026
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The Crosstown Classic returns TONIGHT at Wrigley! The Sox and Cubs play an important series as both teams currently hold a playoff spot. Then, the List of Lists returns! Peggy and Jurko take calls on The List of Lists: Favorite non-NBA players. Plus, they round out the hour with The Brunch Rush.
8/17 9AM: Bears Victory Monday vs Browns!
Aug 17, 2026
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Peggy (in for Carmen) and Jurko recap the Bears first preseason game of the season as they get the win vs the Browns! What stood out in the first showing for the team? Plus, is the LT still the biggest question mark? Ozzy Trapilo was activated off the PUP list! How did he come back from injury so quick! Plus, they talk more about the Bears stadium situation. Is Roger Goodell involved in the Bears stadium situation?
8/14 11AM: Jason McKie
Aug 14, 2026
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Jason McKie joins Peggy and Jurko ahead of the Bears first preseason game tomorrow! Plus, Jurko gives his keys to a Bears preseason victory tomorrow! Then, the Brunch Rush!
8/14 10AM: The List of Lists & Peggy Dump Controversy!
Aug 14, 2026
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Hannah and Jack dump Peggy (again) and she is NOT happy! Clearing up the controversy: did Peggy need to be dumped? The List of Lists: Inventions. A fan on the stream calls out Peggy (again) for her invention! Taking calls on The List of Lists! Mike North does his Bonus Play for the weekend.
8/14 9AM: Kevin Warren & George McCaskey's Stadium Update
Aug 14, 2026
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Peggy is in for Carmen as her and Jurko talk all things Chicago Bears! From ADHD diagnosis to the press conferences yesterday from Warren and McCaskey, Jurko RIPS the stadium situation! They preview the Bears first preseason game tomorrow! Caleb Williams will NOT play and they look at the d-line ahead of tomorrow's matchup. The guys take calls on the ongoing stadium situation.
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