Carmen and Jurko

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10/6 10AM: Packer Week & Venable vs. Counsell Oct 06, 2026

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Carmen and Jurko continue celebrating the White Sox being one win away from the ALCS while breaking down how they got there. The guys discuss Sean Burke, Grant Taylor, Sean Newcomb, Miguel Vargas’ strong at-bats, Munetaka Murakami’s Japanese call and Will Venable’s steady approach in October. They also talk White Sox futures tickets, whether fans should cash out, the Yankees’ messy loss to Tampa and how the Sox have won 10 of their last 12 games. Bears-Packers week remains part of the conversation as callers weigh in on Green Bay fans, the Bears being favored at Lambeau and whether Chicago can beat any NFC team when healthy. The Brunch Rush covers ESPN’s NFL power rankings, Will Venable versus Craig Counsell and Jack’s review of Dog Day Afternoon.

10/6 9AM: White Sox One Win From the ALCS Oct 06, 2026

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Carmen and Jurko open Tuesday still buzzing after the White Sox beat Cleveland in Game 2 and move one win away from the ALCS. The guys break down Sean Burke’s incredible relief work, Grant Taylor’s continued postseason dominance, Brenton Doyle’s game-ending catch and the tense final innings against the Guardians. They also discuss why this White Sox team feels so likable, from the clubhouse chemistry to Chris Getz changing the group dynamic after previous Sox teams fell apart. The hour includes calls from White Sox fans enjoying the ride, a look ahead to the chance to clinch at Rate Field and the possibility that even casual Chicago sports fans are starting to embrace the Sox. Carmen and Jurko also mix in Packer week energy, including whether “Green Bay sucks” chants belong at a White Sox playoff game.

10/5 11AM: Ben Johnson Starts Packer Week With Quarterback News Oct 05, 2026

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Ben Johnson joins Jeff Joniak to review the Jets win, explain why Tyson Bagent will start against Green Bay and discuss the Bears’ red-zone execution, turnovers, Kyle Monangai, Theo Benedet and the defense’s selfless approach. The guys react to Johnson’s comments and debate how real the Bears defense is after another dominant performance. They also take calls on Bagent, Caleb Williams, DeAndre Swift, Monangai and whether the Bears can keep winning with a backup quarterback. The show wraps with Waddle and Silvy crosstalk on Bears-Packers, White Sox-Guardians Game 2, Chase Meidroth and the Sox pitching staff.

10/5 10AM: Sox Win Game 1 & Bears Own the North? Oct 05, 2026

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Carmen and Jurko keep Bears Victory Monday rolling while also celebrating the White Sox stealing Game 1 from the Guardians in Cleveland. The guys discuss Munetaka Murakami’s massive home run, Grant Taylor’s incredible four-inning performance, Hagan Smith’s early work and how the Sox can attack Gavin Williams in Game 2. They also get into Michael Antonacci’s ice cream story, Tommy Pham’s near-homer, Miguel Vargas’ baserunning mistake and the growing belief that the White Sox are becoming one of baseball’s best stories. On the Bears side, the guys debate how real the defense is, whether the Bears should consider adding help, and why Green Bay suddenly looks very beatable. The Brunch Rush hits the NFC North picture, the Lions’ defensive problems, the Vikings’ soft schedule, the Packers’ struggles and Chicago’s red-zone issues.

10/5 9AM: Bears Roll Jets in Historic Fashion Oct 05, 2026

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Carmen and Jurko open Bears Victory Monday after Chicago beats the Jets and moves to 3-1 with another strong offensive performance from Ben Johnson’s group. The guys discuss Tyson Bagent, Case Keenum, Kyle Monangai’s big day, DeAndre Swift’s fumble and the Bears setting a franchise record with 34 first downs. They also debate how real the Bears defense is after shutting down another opponent, while noting the recent stretch of struggling offenses on the schedule. The hour includes Tyrique Stevenson, Dylan Thieneman, the Jets’ ugly offensive day and whether Aaron Glenn already has major problems in New York.

10/2 11AM: Todd Furman's Week 4 Betting Guide | Adam Amin on a Tale of 2 Chicago Baseball Teams | Ben Johnson breaks Bears news Oct 02, 2026

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Carmen and Jurko close Bears-Dr. Pepper Football Friday with Todd Furman breaking down Week 4 betting angles across the NFL and college football. Todd talks Bears-Jets, the Browns’ win over the Steelers, the London game, Vikings-Dolphins, Patriots-Bills, Florida-Missouri and gives out his best plays for the weekend. Adam Amin joins to preview Bears-Jets after already calling both teams this season, with insight on Aaron Glenn, Ben Johnson, Tyson Bagent, Case Keenum, Dennis Allen and Dylan Thieneman. Adam also talks Brewers-Padres, the Brewers’ organizational edge and why the White Sox have become one of the best stories in baseball. The show wraps with Ben Johnson ruling out Caleb Williams, staying quiet on the starting quarterback decision and giving updates on Kyler Gordon, DeAndre Swift, Theo Benedet, Ozzy Trapilo, Colston Loveland and Kenyon Sadiq.

10/2 10AM: Jason McKie & Jurko's Bears-Jets Keys Oct 02, 2026

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Carmen and Jurko continue Bears-Dr. Pepper Football Friday with Jason McKie joining to preview Bears-Jets at Soldier Field. McKie discusses Tyson Bagent, Case Keenum, the Bears’ offensive playmakers, Theo Benedet, Ozzy Trapilo, DeAndre Swift and how the defensive line can attack Geno Smith. Jurko also delivers his keys to a Bears win, focusing on controlling the clock, protecting the football, keeping the offense simple and holding up against the run. The hour also includes Kyler Gordon’s practice window opening, the latest Bears stadium conversation, Northwestern’s new Ryan Field and Hagan Smith starting Game 1 for the White Sox against Cleveland. Mike North closes the hour with the bonus play and a few thoughts on where things stand with the Bears stadium talks.

10/2 9AM: Keenum or Bagent? Bears-Jets & Sox-Guardians Oct 02, 2026

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Carmen and Jurko kick off a Bears-Dr. Pepper Football Friday with a huge Chicago sports weekend ahead. The guys preview Bears-Jets and discuss why Tyson Bagent appears likely to start if Caleb Williams cannot play, even after Case Keenum’s impressive Monday night performance. They break down Ben Johnson’s possible thinking, the importance of Bagent running the full offense and how the Bears should handle Aaron Glenn’s blitz-heavy Jets defense. The hour also gets into the Browns-Steelers Thursday night game, Deshaun Watson, the Amazon broadcast and Bears-Packers being moved out of the late Fox window. Plus, the guys talk White Sox-Guardians, Hagan Smith starting Game 1, the Cubs’ offseason questions and whether Jed Hoyer can calm frustrated Cubs fans.

10/1 11AM: Sox to Cleveland, Cubs to Winter Oct 01, 2026

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Carmen and Jurko close the show with more reaction to the White Sox sweeping the Astros and moving on to face Cleveland in the ALDS. The guys discuss the Sox bullpen, Jordan Hicks, Chase Meidroth’s huge home run, the double steal that set it up and why Will Venable pushed the right buttons. They also take calls from Cubs fans after a frustrating two-game exit against the Padres, with plenty of focus on the offense, Jed Hoyer and the pitching staff. The hour also includes Kyle Schwarber’s postseason home-run history, Yankees talk and a little Aurelio’s Popperoni celebration in studio. The show wraps with Kyler Gordon’s practice window & Bears-Jets injury notes.

10/1 10AM: Joniak on Bears QB Situation, Sox Joy & Cubs Fallout Oct 01, 2026

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Carmen and Jurko talk Bears-Jets with Jeff Joniak as Chicago tries to finish its homestand with another win. Joniak discusses the quarterback situation with Tyson Bagent and Case Keenum, the physicality of Aaron Glenn’s Jets, Ben Johnson’s standards and the Bears defense improving under Dennis Allen. The guys also continue reacting to the White Sox advancing to face Cleveland, with Chase Meidroth already becoming a South Side postseason name to remember. On the Cubs side, they dig into the offense scoring just one run in two games, PCA’s challenge decision and the front office questions after another disappointing finish. The Brunch Rush brings more Sox-Cubs fan reaction, Eric Fedde’s big moment, Tommy Pham, Colson Montgomery, Miguel Vargas and Mike Tomlin’s surprising Minecraft hobby.

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