Carmen and Jurko

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9/11 11AM: Todd Furman’s Week 1 Betting Guide Sep 11, 2026

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Carmen and Jurko talk Week 1 betting with Todd Furman, who joins from Las Vegas to break down Bears-Panthers, early-season NFL unders and several season-long plays. Furman shares thoughts on the Dolphins and Giants win totals, the Buccaneers in the NFC South, Josh Allen passing props, Bengals-Bucs under, Vikings over Packers and Tennessee against Georgia Tech. The guys then look at the Bears’ schedule and explain why a 3-1 start through the first four games feels like the baseline expectation. The hour also includes reaction to PCA’s historic season, both Chicago baseball teams getting swept and the White Sox’s ugly strikeout numbers heading into a critical road trip. Carmen and Jurko close with Bears Week 1 anticipation, remembrances of Matt Suhey and Barry Melrose, and reflection on the 25th anniversary of September 11th.

9/11 10AM: Jason McKie & Jurko's Bears-Panthers Keys Sep 11, 2026

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Carmen and Jurko continue a Dr. Pepper Bears Friday with Jason McKie, who joins to preview Bears-Panthers in Week 1. McKie discusses early-season NFL sloppiness, how Chicago’s defensive front can attack Bryce Young and why Tet McMillan is the player the Bears must identify in Carolina’s passing game. Jurko then delivers his Keys to the Game, including avoiding self-inflicted mistakes, stopping the run, bringing pressure and letting Caleb Williams play fast and decisive. The guys also talk about Kyler Gordon being away from the team, the rookies who will be thrown into the fire and whether Chuba Hubbard or Jonathan Brooks is the bigger run-game concern. The Brunch Rush hits the White Sox’s rough stretch, Atlanta’s quarterback problems and youth travel baseball. Mike North’s Week 1 bonus play closes the hour.

9/11 9AM: 49ers Flex & Bears-Panthers Preview Sep 11, 2026

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Carmen and Jurko open a Dr. Pepper Bears Friday by reacting to the 49ers beating the Rams in Australia behind a Kyle Shanahan master class. The guys discuss Brock Purdy, San Francisco’s defense, Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel and why it is still too early to panic about the Rams after one strange international game. Jurko explains why his member-guest golf tournament fell through, and the crew tries to solve the mystery of a pair of socks left in the studio. The guys also debate whether the Rams’ quick trip to Melbourne was part of a bigger long-term travel plan compared to San Francisco’s early arrival. The hour closes with Bears-Panthers talk, including Rome Odunze’s calf issue, Xavier Woods popping up on the injury report, Malik Muhammad being thrown into the fire and how Chicago can handle Tet McMillan and Bryce Young.

9/10 11AM: Drake Maye Struggles & Australia NFL Breakdown Sep 10, 2026

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Carmen and Jurko recap the Seahawks’ win over the Patriots as Drake Maye throws three fourth-quarter interceptions and Sam Darnold exits early with a hip injury. The guys discuss how Seattle protected Drew Lock, why September NFL football can look sloppy and what the Patriots’ mistakes revealed in the opener. They also preview Rams-49ers in Australia, digging into the travel, time-zone chaos and the Rams’ research-heavy approach to getting in and out quickly. A caller from Perth explains how the NFL has grown in Australia, which leads to a much bigger debate about time zones, daylight saving time and whether the entire world should just run on one clock. The hour closes with more Cubs-Brewers frustration, Bears Friday plans, Pauly Cheesecake’s Week 1 picks and an update on Darnold’s MRI.

9/10 10AM: Jeff Joniak Previews Bears-Panthers Sep 10, 2026

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Carmen and Jurko get ready for Bears-Panthers with Jeff Joniak, who joins to preview Week 1 and explain why early-season NFL football can look sloppy. Joniak discusses Xavion Thomas’ speed, what the Bears offense could look like under Ben Johnson and why Carolina’s size on both sides of the ball could create problems. He also breaks down Bryce Young, Rome Odunze’s calf injury and the strange setup for Rams-49ers in Australia. The guys continue reacting to the Cubs getting swept by the Brewers, Craig Counsell’s pressure and whether Milwaukee is simply running a better baseball operation. The Brunch Rush hits Sam Antonacci’s hard slide, Hagan Smith’s role for the White Sox, Dre Greenlaw wondering about Antarctica and the massive soccer crowd at Soldier Field.

9/10 9AM: Cubs Swept & NFL Sloppiness Arrives Sep 10, 2026

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Carmen and Jurko open the hour after a rough night for Chicago baseball as the Cubs get swept by the Brewers and the White Sox lose again. The guys react to Milwaukee continuing to separate itself from the Cubs, the Brewers’ player development edge and Craig Counsell’s decision to pinch-hit B.J. Murray instead of letting Carson Kelly face Abner Uribe with PCA waiting on deck. They also recap the NFL opener, where the Seahawks beat the Patriots in a sloppy September game that featured Drake Maye turnovers and plenty of early-season rust. Carmen and Jurko preview Rams-49ers in Australia and get into the strange travel, time-zone and local sports scene around the game in Melbourne. The hour also includes a bigger-picture debate about whether the Cubs’ front office needs to answer for why Milwaukee keeps finding and developing better pitching.

9/9 11AM: Courtney Cronin with Critical Bears Injuries Updates Sep 09, 2026

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Carmen and Jurko make their full NFL season predictions with help from Jack and CKatt as the league officially kicks off. The guys pick division winners, wild-card teams, award winners and Super Bowl matchups, with predictions ranging from Texans-Rams to Bears-Ravens and even Broncos-Rams. They also discuss what part of the Bears defense could improve the most, especially after several additions along the interior defensive line. Courtney Cronin joins from Halas Hall to update Rome Odunze’s status, Ozzy Trapilo’s timeline, Braxton Jones starting at left tackle and Kyler Gordon working away from the team. The hour closes with Bears-Panthers broadcast details, Jurko’s bocce strategy and more reaction to the Bullfrog Spas hot tub video with Silvy, Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer.

9/9 10AM: NFL Opening Day & FINAL List of Lists: Field Trips Sep 09, 2026

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Carmen and Jurko celebrate NFL opening day as the season finally arrives, even if it starts on a Wednesday. The guys discuss Patriots-Seahawks, 49ers-Rams in Australia, Aaron Donald not making the trip and yet another brutal 49ers injury after Alfred Collins tears his patellar tendon. The final List of Lists lands on Field Trip Destinations, leading to picks like Great America, the Museum of Science and Industry, Washington D.C., Old Chicago, Enchanted Forest, the Sears Tower, Disney and a Wisconsin cabin trip. Callers add Camp Whitcomb, the Board of Trade, Lambs Farm, the Little Red Schoolhouse, Broadway, Bozo Circus, Springfield and even a police academy trip to the morgue. The Brunch Rush hits Western Michigan’s appeal after the Michigan clock controversy, LSU’s NFL player roster issue, Dabo Swinney pushing back on criticism and Bill Barnwell leaving the Bears out of the playoffs.

9/9 9AM: Jesse Rodgers on Cubs Bullpen Panic & Sox Starter Trouble Sep 09, 2026

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Carmen and Jurko open NFL Day Zero with plenty of concern about both Chicago baseball teams after a rough Tuesday night. The White Sox get blown out by the Pirates as Sean Burke’s struggles continue, while Mune Murakami’s September slump adds another worry to the lineup. The Cubs lose another late lead to the Brewers, putting the spotlight back on Jacob Webb, Craig Counsell and a bullpen that does not look ready for October. Jesse Rogers joins to explain why the Cubs’ relief issues are real, why the White Sox may have to get creative with their playoff rotation and how Seiya Suzuki’s baserunning mistake hurt in Milwaukee. The hour also includes Elly De La Cruz’s ridiculous throw, Wrigleyville geography and more debate over where the Bears should eventually build their stadium.

9/8 11AM: Tom Thayer Previews Bears-Panthers Sep 08, 2026

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Carmen and Jurko get ready for Bears-Panthers with Tom Thayer, who explains why Carolina’s size, offensive tackles, big receivers and Bryce Young’s development make Week 1 an interesting test. Thayer also discusses whether the Bears defense can survive early injuries and become at least average if the pass rush shows up. The guys then make some bold NFL predictions, including Miles Garrett chasing another 20-sack season and Ja’Marr Chase pushing for 2,000 receiving yards. Gabe Neitzel from ESPN Wisconsin joins to preview the Packers, including Matt LaFleur’s late-game issues, Micah Parsons’ timeline, Josh Jacobs’ legal situation and Green Bay’s revamped receiver room. The hour closes with live reaction to Ben Johnson confirming Braxton Jones will start at left tackle while Rome Odunze remains day-to-day with a new injury.

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