PODCAST · sports
The Beat
by wgnradio.com
The Beat Podcast from WGN Radio 720 in Chicago
Episodes
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How should NCAA football programs approach the upcoming season?
WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Andy Masur talk to WGN Radio’s Sports Director and the voice of the Northwestern Wildcats, Dave Eanet. Dave shares his thoughts on the upcoming college football season, how schools and conferences are approaching a return to play amongst a pandemic, and more.
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Get the latest from White Sox Summer Camp from James Fegan
WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Andy Masur talk to James Fegan of The Athletic about Luis Robert falling after hitting a home run, Ricky Renteria managing the team during a shortened season, and Michael Kopech choosing to sit out the 2020 season.
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Here is the reason why you will need to get the coronavirus vaccine when it is available
WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Andy Masur talk to Dr Jeffrey Kopin, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, about sports returning and the latest updates about the coronavirus. This includes a message from the doctor explaining why getting the vaccine, when it’s...
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Chicago’s Very Own Kamau Murray describes his journey and career in tennis
WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Jordan Bernfield talk to Kamau Murray, the President of XS Tennis and Education Foundation, about growing up in Chicago, coaching athletes such as Sloane Stephens, and more.
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Bears insider Adam Hoge weighs in on if any Chicago Bears games could be cancelled this year
WGN Radio’s Mark Carman, Jordan Bernfield and Adam Hoge talk Bears as the NFL season draws closer to the start.
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Troy Murray reflects on Marian Hossa’s career
WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Jordan Bernfield talk to Blackhawks color analyst Troy Murray about the career of Marian Hossa, the NHL returning, and the Hawks’ chances against the Oilers in a playoff situation.
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The Chicago Dogs are allowing fans to watch their games this year; Here’s what they’re planning to keep things safe
WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Jordan Bernfield talk to The Chicago Dogs co-owner Shawn Hunter about the team’s plan to re-open and allow fans in during the pandemic and what precautions the team is taking before they begin playing games.
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How should NCAA athletes approach their sports seasons during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Chicago Tribune sportswriter Teddy Greenstein joins WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Kevin Powell about how schools such as Ohio State, Michigan, UCLA and others approach handling their student athletes when the fall semester begins.
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MLB reporter Russ Dorsey discusses the potential return for baseball
MLB.com baseball reporter Russ Dorsey joins WGN Radio’s Sports Central and talks to Mark Carman and Kevin Powell.
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Now that pro-athletes have tested positive for COVID-19, what’s next for pro sports?
WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Kevin Powell talk to Doctor Jeffrey Kopin, MD, chief medical officer at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, about what the next step for sports are going to be now with athletes getting tested positive for the coronavirus.
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Former Cubs broadcaster Chip Caray recalls the 1998 home run chase
WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Joe Brand talk to Atlanta Braves broadcaster Chip Caray about the home run race bewteen Sammy Sosa and Mark McGwire during the 1998 season.
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Meet the White Sox 1st round draft pick Garrett Crochet!
WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Joe Brand talk to the White Sox’s first round draft pick Garrett Crochet.
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Former Chicago Bear Sam Acho offers some hope for communities affected by police brutality
WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Joe Brand talk to former Chicago Bear Sam Acho about the event he hosted with athletes from the Cubs, Bulls, Bears and Blackhawks where they listened to members of the community about their struggles, how he hopes for change in the NFL down the road, and how he…
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Blackhawks insider Chris Boden talks about the team’s chances against the Oilers in the playoffs
WGN Radio’s Blackhawks insider Chris Boden talks to Mark Carman and Andy Masur about the latest update in the NHL’s plan in return to play and how the Blackhawks can fare against the Oilers in a five game playoff series.
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White Sox Scouting Director Mike Shirley shares the White Sox scouting strategy in a shortened MLB draft year
WGN Radio’s Mark Carman talks to White Sox Amateur Scouting Director Mike Shirley about what the team looks at ahead of a 5 round draft due to the coronavirus.
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White Sox broadcaster Darrin Jackson on if MLB will suffer if they don’t play in 2020
WGN Radio’s Andy Masur and Mark Carman talk to White Sox radio broadcaster Darrin Jackson about the state of baseball as well as the climate of the protests across the country.
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New Bulls broadcaster Adam Amin talks about getting his dream job
WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Andy Masur talk to new Bulls play by play broadcaster Adam Amin about getting his dream job of calling Bulls games, his inspirations growing up, and if he’s talked to Neil Funk since getting the job.
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Former Bull Craig Hodges shares his thoughts on where we go from here following the George Floyd death.
Mark Carman and Andy Masur talk to former Bull Craig Hodges. Craig shares how he got involved in speaking out growing up and where the country can go from here as protests continue following the death of George Floyd.
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How soon will baseball return? MLB insider Scott Miller gives the latest details.
WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Andy Masur talk to baseball insider from Bleacher Report Scott Miller about the latest between the negotiations between the players and owners and more.
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Joe Brand shares stories from the 2005 White Sox that you don’t want to miss!
WGN Radio’s Joe Brand joins Mark Carman and Jordan Bernfield to talk about his audio piece about Mike Strubin and his tales from the 2005 clubhouse with the Chicago White Sox. You can listen to Joe’s great piece here.
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How did Tom Smithburg sneak Dennis Rodman out of the United Center?
WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Jordan Bernfield talk to former Bulls Media Relations staff Tom Smithburg shares the story of sneaking Dennis Rodman out of the United Center, Phil Jackson’s roll in “The Last Dance”, and what made him allow Mark Carman to cover the team in 1998.
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Meet the Pacers fan who went viral from “The Last Dance”
WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Jordan Bernfield talk to Kathy Harrison, the Indiana Pacers fan who went viral over her appearance on ESPN’s The Last Dance. You can read about Kathy’s fandom in The Athletic here, and you can follow the writer, Scott Agness, here.
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Former Bull Ennis Whatley describes when Michael Jordan became “M.J”
Former Bulls guard Ennis Whatley joins WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Jordan Bernfield about playing with Michael Jordan, the “cocaine circus”, the ESPN documentary “The Last Dane” and more.
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Will parents and kids be able to participate in Little League games this year? Phil Rizzo from Little League Illinois breaks down the options
WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Jordan Bernfield talk to Phil Rizzo from Little League Illinois about the new rules and regulations the state could face and what it means for parents and the players.
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Ira Kaufman’s connection to the Chicago Bulls is one to be heard.
Ira Kaufman from 95.9/106.9 FM in West Palm Beach shares how his connection to the Chicago Bulls led to him becoming a huge sports fan for the rest of his life. [audio https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3758552/3758552_2020-05-17-053552.64kmono.mp3
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Jake Rogal, producer of ‘The Last Dance’ shares what it took to make the series with Michael Jordan
WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Kevin Powell talk to Jake Rogal, producer of ‘The Last Dance’ documentary on ESPN and Netflix. Jake shares his insight into putting the documentary together and how it all came to be.
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Meet Brian Costello: The Elmhurst bagpiper who plays every night for his neighbors during the pandemic.
WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Kevin Powell talk to Elmhurst Native Brian Costello. Brian has been playing his bagpipes for his neighbors as a source of entertainment during the Coronavirus pandemic.
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John “Moon” Mullin and Glen Kozlowski remember Michael McCaskey
WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Kevin Powell talk to Bears writer John Mullin from NBC Sports Chicago and former player Glen Kozlowski as they talk about the legacy Michael McCaskey.
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Tales From The 2005 White Sox Dugout
Joe Brand helps tell the story of Mike Strubin, the White Sox bat boy for arguably the golden age of Chicago baseball on the south side.
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Meet the Chicago sports fan who started the “Midway Minute”
Former Yahoo contributor Kevin Kaduk talks sports and other topics with WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Andy Masur. Topics include a story he wrote on former Blackhawks President John McDonough.
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Meet the Bulls fan who is collecting tickets from every game Michael Jordan played in
Andrew Goldberg joins WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Andy Masur to discuss his ongoing collection of ticket stubs from games Michael Jordan played in.
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WGN listeners share how their moms helped them grow up with sports
WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Andy Masur open the phone lines and talk to moms, sons, daughters and husbands about what their moms did for them when it came to sports. Whether it be taking them to games, teaching them a sport, or washing their uniforms, sports moms are the best!
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How are businesses around Wrigley Field doing during the pandemic?
Brad Rosen, Managing Partner at Sports World, joins WGN Radio’s Sports Central with Mark Carman and Andy Masur. How are they staying in business during the pandemic? Brad shares that info and how you can get your sports memorabilia during this difficult time.
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Here’s how Bill Melton helped Michael Jordan play baseball with the White Sox
Former Chicago White Sox slugger Bill Melton talks with WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Andy Masur. Melton shares some stories about Michael Jordan playing baseball with the White Sox and thoughts on if baseball will return this year.
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Will sports fans be able to attend games in 2020?
WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Andy Masur talk to Doctor Jeffrey Kopin, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital. When can Chicago sports fans see their teams on the field? Or when can they attend games? Dr Kopin explains.
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Which Chicago baseball team is being hurt more from the COVID-19 pandemic? The Cubs or White Sox?
With no baseball until the foreseeable future, Chicago Tribune writer Paul Sullivan joins Sports Central with Mark Carman and Kevin Powell to discuss the possibility of baseball returning and the new documentary about Sammy Sosa and Mark McGwire.
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What are the chances the Bears keep Mitch Trubisky next year?
With the Bears declining the 5th year option to Mitch Trubisky, what are the decisions the Bears are facing going forward? Our Bears insider Adam Hoge joins Mark Carman and Kevin Powell.
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Bulls writer Sam Smith explains why Michael Jordan is to blame for the breakup of the Bulls dynasty
Chicago Bulls writer Sam Smith talks to Mark Carman and Kevin Powell about “The Last Dance” documentary and who shared his insider information during the Bulls championship runs.
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Here are the measures Illinois golf courses are taking now that they’re open during the pandemic
WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Kevin Powell talk to Ron Cassidy, the Director of Golf for the Glenview Park District about what measures they’re taking to protect golfers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Who could replace John McDonough? Charlie Roumeliotis breaks down the possibilities the Blackhawks can explore
The Blackhawks announced the release of John McDonough earlier this week, who could replace him in the Blackhawks front office? Charlie Roumeliotis from NBC Sports Chicago breaks down the possibilities the Blackhawks have could the NHL return this season.
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Chicago Sports Historian Jack Silverstein previews “The Last Dance”
Sports Historian Jack Silverstein joins WGN Radio’s Mark Carman as the two preview the upcoming Bulls documentary “The Last Dance”. What are they looking forward to seeing on the documentary the most? Should Dennis Rodman’s number be retired? The guys discuss those questions and more.
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Mark Cuban on the COVID-19 Pandemic: “Economists are going to write about this for centuries”
Mark Cuban talks to WGN Radio’s Mark Carman about the COVID-19 Pandemic, sports, and more.
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What are your favorite Michael Jordan memories?
WGN Radio’s Mark Carman takes callers and shares some classic MJ stories ahead of the debut of “The Last Dance” documentary airing on ESPN. Also in this podcast is a conversation with former Bears Offensive Lineman Kyle Long, is Trubisky the starting QB this year?
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Nick Bollettieri reflects on his coaching career and the legacy of Venus and Serena Williams
Nick Bollettieri talks to Mark Carman about how his coaching made an impact on peoples life and how he saw the rise of both Venus and Serena Williams impacted the tennis world.
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Former Bull B.J Armstrong shares his insight on the Karnišovas hiring
Mark Carman talks to former Bull and NBA player B.J Armstrong. Including Armstrong’s thoughts on the hiring of the newest member of the Bulls front office and shares some great memories from his playing days.
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Ken “Hawk” Harrelson and Bill Melton reflect on the career and legacy of Ed Farmer
Mark Carman hosts a special of hour of Sports Central continuing the discussion on former White Sox broadcaster, Ed Farmer. Guests on the show include Ken “Hawk” Harrelson, Bill Melton, and Tom Marro.
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Jack Silverstein wants your Chicago Bulls dynasty stories!
Mark Carman talks to Jack Silverstein, who is writing a book on the Chicago Bulls dynasty of the 1990’s.
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Will there be baseball this season? Taylor McGregor from Marquee Sports Network shares her thoughts
With baseball season on hold due to COVID-19, many fans wonder if there will be a season at all in 2020. Taylor McGregor was in Arizona when the news broke and shares her thoughts on the announcement from MLB to suspend the season and if there will be baseball played come this summer.
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From Harvard to the NFL: Ben Braunecker shares how his degree from Harvard has helped him to the NFL.
Bears Tight End Ben Braunecker talks to Mark Carman and Kevin Powell about how his degree from Harvard comes into play during the Coronavirus Pandemic and how the Jimmy Graham signing impacts the team.
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Sports Central 03/14/20: Coronavirus sports cancellations and reactions
Mark Carman and Jordan Bernfield are in for a jam-packed Sports Central. Northwestern women’s basketball head coach, Joe McKeown, shares his thoughts on the NCAA Tournament cancellation. WGN Radio’s Dave Eanet gives his reaction to being at the Big 10 tournament during the coronavirus scare. Dr....
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