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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.
You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio
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On Today’s episode of The Stretch we recap the Bears messy win over the Las Vegas Raiders. First, we get into Eddies rundown of his time in Vegas (1:30) and we recap the Bears 25-24 win (7:10). Then Danny joins us to place his Jackie Parlay for week 5 (21:38), we continue our game recap (24:33), and WSD gives out his game balls and sprints (29:49). Then we talk Cubs, starting with Big Cat’s first foul ball catch at Wrigley (34:34) and what to expect for the playoffs (37:50). To wrap things up, Eddie details his DJ set in Vegas (43:20) and we talk Notre Dame and the weekend of College Football (47:01).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio
Today on The Stretch, we are joined by Mike Katic and T-Bob Hebert to talk about the big weekend of college football we have coming up. We talk about building Barstool’s O-line (1:36) and the Bears new Stadium plans (9:48). Katic tells us about going back to watch IU as a fan (11:30) and Katic and T-Bob share their most hated teams and the best atmospheres to play in (12:56). Then we get into the games for the weekend starting with Indiana vs. Iowa (15:18), then Illinois vs. USC (23:28). Next we talk about LSU vs. Ole Miss, also known as The Mintzy Bowl (28:07). We get into Washington vs. OSU (31:48) and Oregon vs. Penn State (35:26). Next, we shout out some of the underrated games to keep an eye on (37:37) and the best QBs so far (40:45). We close things out by talking about NIL (43:08) and picking Eddie's walkout song in Vegas (47:05).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio
On today's episode we recap the Bears 31-14 win over the Dallas Cowboys. We are also joined by Pat Bev for his thoughts on Caleb Williams, the Chicago Bulls and his beef with Trae Young. We also preview the upcoming Bears vs Raiders game in Las Vegas and declare the game a "must win". We then get into the Cubs playoff picture and more thoughts from Pat Bev.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio
On today's episode we are joined by special guest Shawne Merriman. We start by getting into his new fighting league Lights Out Xtreme Fighting. We then get into his time at with the San Diego Chargers and playing College Football at Maryland. We also talk about his thoughts on the Chicago Bears defense, and he later tells us how we wanted to dodge going to the Detroit Lions in the 2005 NFL draft.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio
On today's episode of The Stretch we recap the Bears horrendous 52-21 loss to the Detroit Lions. We get into who is most to blame for a loss like that and where we do we go from here? We then get into Anthony Rizzo's return to Wrigley Field, and the Cubs are at a standstill until the playoffs. We later get into Eddie's time in Vegas for Canela vs Crawford.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio
On today's show we are joined by former Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio
On today's recap show get into the Bears 27-24 loss to the Vikings at home on Monday Night Football. With a gut wrenching loss how can Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams pick up the pieces from here?You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio
On today's episode of The Stretch we start by addressing an article that took Bears fans by storm online due its negative comments about Caleb Williams from former coaches. We then preview the Bears week 1 match up on Monday Night Football vs J.J McCarthy and the Vikings and give our gut feelings. Later, Big Cat gives us his official week by week breakdown of the Bears schedule and final prediction for the Bears 2025 record. We end with some talk of the Chicago Cubs, White Sox, and College Football.
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:27 - Caleb Williams’ Article
8:54 - Jets vs Steelers
10:05 - Game Day Feelings
18:00 - Packers Look Great
21:18 - Official Schedule Breakdown
31:00 - Bills vs Ravens SNF
36:02 - Cubs
38:34 - White Sox
39:35 - Big Noon Kickoff at Northwestern
44:05 - Wisconsin Football
47:36 - Eddie’s DJ Set In Vegas
49:27 - Official Week 1 PredictionsYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio
On Today’s episode of The Stretch we are joined by former Chicago Bear and ESPN 1000 host, Tom Waddle. We get right into our emotional state going into the season (1:58) and break down some of Caleb’s biggest areas of concern (7:07). Next we get into the importance of building trust between the quarterback and wide receivers (15:02) and which personnel package we think works best for the Bears (18:52). Then we get into our expectations for this season (25:09) and predict the Bear’s record for weeks 1 - 4 (37:35). Next, we talk about some of the challenges the Bears will face when taking on the Vikings on Monday (41:04). We also get a preview of the upcoming Jesse Rogers vs. Tom Waddle family pickleball match (46:54). Waddle talks about Jim Harbaugh (48:11) and we ask him how he feels that Luther Burden changed his number from 87 (50:18). To wrap things up, we ask about the craziest ESPN 1000 host (54:36)You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio
Today on The Stretch, we are joined in studio by Chicago legend Tommy Zbikowski. We get into what it’s like coaching St. Pats (3:57) and his involvement in football, boxing, and wrestling growing up. (7:10) Then we get into his time at Notre Dame (10:38) and recount some iconic games like ND vs. USC (17:14). Then we talk about his choice to coach St. Pats (30:03). Next he tells us about his passion for fighting and gives us his takes on MMA (35:49). To wrap up the show, Tom calls out Jake and the whole Paul family (59:37).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio
On today’s episode of The Stretch, we get into the recent Cubs run… can we say we are officially back? Big Cat recaps his weekend in Saratoga and we talk about Colson Montgomery and what the rest of the season looks like for the White Sox. Next talk Bears and Bagent’s extension and impressive preseason performance. Then we get into some college football talk and discuss Frank Nazar’s huge contract with the Blackhawks. Lastly we recap our athletic showings at Camp Barstool and preview Eddie’s trip to Ireland.
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Today on The Stretch we are joined by former Chicago Bull, Chris Duhon. We talk about his time at Duke (1:23) and playing for the Bulls (4:43). He tells us his war stories from playing for Skiles and Coach K (9:41). We get his take on NIL (15:52) as well as his stories from playing on the Bulls with Ben Gordon and Andres Nocioni (19:35) to being on the Magic during the Dwight Howard and Stan Van Gundy drama (25:28). We talk about his time with the Knicks (29:37) and playing with Kobe in LA (30:48). We close things out by discussing his coaching career (37:39), missing Chicago (42:15) and the reality show of playing in LA (44:24).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio
On Today’s episode of The Stretch we discuss our feelings on the Bears after their preseason game against the Bills (1:34) and we recap our experience watching the UFC fights in Chicago (17:19). We get into what to expect for the Cubs Brewers series (29:34) and Big Cat tells us about his experience at the Savannah Bananas game (38:19). Dave gives a heartfelt thank you to the White Sox (43:04). Lastly we discuss the Air and Water Show practice we saw from the Cubs game o Friday (44:37) and Dave tells us about the time he OD’d on coffee (47:17).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio
Today on The Stretch, we are joined by UFC fighter Chase Hooper. We start off by talking about this weekend’s UFC event in Chicago (2:40) and discuss the process of weight cutting (3:52). Chase tells us about being young in the league (6:00) and preparing for his fight against Alex Hernandez (12:33). We discuss our favorite fighters to watch (14:02) and how to build a brand as a young fighter (17:30). Next we talk about our dream fights and the contender series (20:34). Then we discuss the White House Card (24:50) and this weekend’s main event (27:50). We close things out by talking about Chase’s path to fighting (29:06).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio
Today on The Stretch we discuss our takeaways from the Bears and Dolphins Preseason game. We are joined by former offensive tackle, Terron Armstead who gives us some great insight into what went down at the joint practice. We then talk about the recent Cubs slump and how the Brewers just don’t lose. Lastly, we get into some thoughts about the White Sox and the new UFC Paramount deal.
0:00 - Intro
1:59 - Instant takeaways from Bears v. Dolphins
17:00 - Terron Armstead in studio
52:13 - The Brewers don’t lose
1:05:40 - White Sox
1:10:11 - UFC is back in Chicago & Paramount dealYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio
Today on The Stretch, we are joined by former White Sox and Cub, Clint Frazier, and Chicago Bears reporter Chris Emma. Kicking things off with Clint Frazier, we get right into the stories of the 2023 White Sox (2:58) and we get his current takes on the team (12:21). Then we discuss his Journey in the MLB (20:08) and talk about being traded and PCA (20:08). Next we get into his time with the Cubs (26:11) and his future in baseball (28:42).
Next, we have Chris Emma on to talk Bears. First we reflect on his Eberflus take from last time we spoke to him, which proved to be true (39:55). We talk training camp from Ben Johnson (42:03), the O-Line (47:04) and the intensity of practices (54:06). Next, we had to ask him about our Micah Parsons hypothetical (49:50) and wrapped things up talking about Notre Dame and Northwestern (1:07:15)You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio
On today’s episode of The Stretch we start off by debriefing the Cubs trade deadline (1:40) and discuss the awesome stretch the Sox have had (22:10). Next we discuss how we want to see Micah Parsons as a Chicago Bear (29:34) and the clips of Caleb that have gone viral from training camp (36:12). To wrap things up, we make predictions for the start of football season (39:42)You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio
Today on The Stretch, we are joined by Barry Rozner, former Cubs beat reporter, and Larry Bowa, former Cubs player, to honor the legacy of Ryne Sandberg.
We start off by talking with Barry about Ryno’s impact on the sport of baseball (3:43) and the special friendship the two of them had (5:48). We talk about the type of role model Ryno was (9:01) and why he was sometimes misunderstood (18:32). We get into what it means to be a Chicago Cub (22:05), the 1990 Home Run Derby (24:22), and Barry’s favorite memory with Ryno at his induction to the Hall of Fame (26:20).
Next, we talk with Ryno’s former teammate, Larry Bowa. He recounts the first time he met Ryno and their early memories together (35:43). Next, we get into the ’84 team (40:27) and The Sandberg Game (43:02). We talk about the no lights era in Chicago (45:26) and how Ryno was as a leader (47:46). Then we get into some current baseball talk and check in on the Cubs and how Kyle Schwarber is doing in Philly (49:40). We close things out by talking about the rule changes in today’s game (52:39).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio
Today on The Stretch we are joined by Steven Cheah to discuss his journey becoming a Cubs fan (1:20). We talk about what is going to happen this week with the MLB trade deadline (20:25) and Billy Donovan’s contract extension (31:11). Next we get into Bears training camp and our feelings as the season gets closer (38:07). To wrap things up we share our thoughts on Happy Gilmore 2 (45:15).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio
Today on The Stretch, we are joined by former Chicago Bear Alex Brown. We jump right into discussing the best QBs in Bears history (2:18) and the love hate relationship we have with Bears weather (8:16). We get Brown’s thoughts on the Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams era (11:43) and throw it back to playing for Lovie Smith (14:35). We discuss how Training Camp has gone soft and other ways the NFL has changed over the years (24:14) along with his experiences getting drafted (29:56). Next we talk about Coach Spurrier and how he landed at UF (32:40). Brown tells us his first hand story of the infamous Sugar Bowl Fight (37:30). Next we compare Florida to Chicago (46:20) and talk about his experience in New Orleans (48:52). We get Brown’s take on Ben Johnson’s growing pains and the future of the Chicago Bears (51:50). To wrap things up, he confirms the rumors that his house was the place to be on Halloween (58:10).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio
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interview with Hahn 29:18
jeez this pod is bad. they just regurgitate the same trope sports ideas everyone else says
must listen! 5 stars all the way!