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The Hard C.A.P.
by The Hard CAP Podcast
3 longtime friends and Chicago sports fans inform and entertain with their unique perspective, fun stories, drafts, and more!
Episodes
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Breaking: Bears Win Practice!
The Bears are officially training camp champs! In this week’s episode, Peter, Chris, and Matt break down the headlines coming out of training camp and what they actually means (spoiler: not much, but we’ll still talk about it for 40 minutes). We cover: * Practice Champs: How one hot day in August...
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One Bite, One Dream
🎙️ The Hard C.A.P. – One Bite, One Dream 🍗🏀 In this snack-sized yet full-flavored episode of The Hard C.A.P., the guys tip things off with the latest NBA offseason buzz—big moves, wild trades, and which teams are cooking up real contenders. Then it’s time for the main event: the One Bite Food...
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Round Table Rock
Chris takes the reins in this special NBA Finals Round Table edition of The Hard C.A.P., joined by regular hosts Matt and Peter — plus two electric guests: sports savant Alex Washington and Emmy award-winning actor Lamorne Morris. The panel dives deep into all things NBA Finals in a fast-paced,...
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NBA Finals PreCAP: Thunder, Pacers & Predictions
We’re locked in for the 2025 NBA Finals, and The Hard C.A.P. crew is here with your ultimate PreCAP. Peter, Chris, and Matt break down the playoff journeys of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers, highlight signature wins, dissect key injuries, and debate the biggest X-factors—from Shai…
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Yes 'Cers, the Thunder Roll
In this exciting episode of The Hard CAP, Chris, Matt, and Peter are joined by a very special guest—former college basketball player, and friend of the pod, Alex Washington! The crew tips things off with a deep dive into the NBA Conference Finals matchups, breaking down key players, coaching...
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The Hard C.A.P. Reborn
After a long hiatus, The Hard C.A.P. returns with Matt, Chris, and Peter (but not Alex…yet) diving straight into the madness of the NBA playoffs and breaking down Caleb Williams’ NFL potential. The crew also unpacks the surprising shift in MLB policy: reinstatment of deceased banned players.…
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0305 - Bruh Bears!
On this edition of The Hard C.A.P. the guys discuss the NBA Playoff, play an NFL Draft edition of Bruh! and as always have Alex's Trivia Question of the week and Matt Getz Anzwerz, so listen up! Get full access to The Hard CAP at thehardcap.substack.com/subscribe
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304 - Bully Bully
In a grand return, the guys are here to discuss the Bulls victory in the first play in game as well as catch up on life between episodes. Alex provides a poignant Trivia of the Week and Matt has a lot of questions pent up, so listen up! Get full access to The Hard CAP at...
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303 - Super Bowlful of Trivia
Welcome to the show! The guys start off discussing the Bears options at QB this year and who will be the odd man out. They follow that up with a discussion of this year's Super Bowl, a trivia game of Super Bowl's past. Of course they end with Alex's trivia question of the week and a Matt Getz...
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302 - Generally Managing Expectations
Welcome to the show! The guys are eager to get started by discussing the new superstar in Chicago hockey and the Bears offensive transformation. They follow that up with a discussion of this year's NBA GM survey and end with Alex's trivia question of the week and a Matt Getz Anzwerz that you…
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301 - Quote Me
Welcome back to the show! The guys are eager to get started by discussing the drama surrounding the Chicago Bears and what it entails for the rest of the season. They follow that up with a discussion of their favorite sports quotes and finally a Matt Getz Anzwerz that you won't want to miss, so...
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212 - Catching up
On this episode the guys start out talking about what they've been up to since the last episode aired. They then discuss the Bulls offseason, the Bears hope, and the Sox struggles. After that we have Alex's Trivia Question of the Week and Matt Getz Anzwerz! So listen up and find out! Get full...
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211 - Bedlam Bedard and the Number Ones
On this episode the guys start out by discussing the fact that Peter forgot to record the first fifteen minutes of the show. Chris then gives us some background on the Blackhawk's soon to be #1 overall pick Connor Bedard, while Alex updates us on Victor Wembanyama. The guys then discuss their...
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210 - Confidence Test
On this episode the guys start out by discussing the White Sox awful start and the Cubs hot start and where the two teams are heading. Then we have our first ever confidence picks! The will rank their thoughts about the NFL draft and NBA playoffs by how confident they are it will happen. After…
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209 - Supporting Characters with Lamorne Morris
On this episode the guys start out by discussing the NBA play-in tournament and possibilities for this year when they are interrupted by none other than 2x Black Reel Awards for TV and Teen Choice Award nominee Lamorne Morris! He joins Chris and Peter in vying for their favorite supporting actors...
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208 - Leave it to Be(a)verly
On this episode of the Hard C.A.P., Chris and Peter are thrown back into Alex's Court to defend their opinions and see who comes out on top! There's also Alex's Trivia of the Week and a very special Matt Getz Anzwerz, so listen up! Get full access to The Hard CAP at thehardcap.substack.com/subscribe
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207 - Flowers for a GOAT
On this episode of the Hard C.A.P., the guys get into Alex's birthday by letting him take over the show! We discuss Lebron's milestone, the Bears offseason options, and the Bulls future plans now that they're sinking fast. On top of that we have Alex's trivia questions of the week and Matt Getz...
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206 - When Good Drafts Go Bad...
On this episode of The Hard C.A.P., the guys are back! Again! We start the show with Bulls talk surrounding the impending trade deadline and hard decisions that need to be made. Then its on to determine who our second favorite teams and players are with a draft that will stretch the meaning of…
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205 - The Bear Necessities
On this episode of The Hard C.A.P., the guys are back! We start the show by going in the way back machine and hearing our Justin Fields takes from October before discussing how wrong we were. Then its on to determine what moves the Bears can make in this off-season and whether we can agree on…
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204 - The NBA Hard C.A.P. Survey
On this episode of The Hard C.A.P., the guys start with a discussion of what the Bears latest game means for Justin Fields and his progression, and what went wrong in that excruciating loss. They then move into much happier territory by answering the questions in the annual NBA GM survey, you'll...
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203 - Be Kind to En Fuego
This week the guys keep talking about the woeful Bears, and Alex has a new segment so we can try to cheer him up! And as always we have Matt Getz Anzwerz, so listen up! Get full access to The Hard CAP at thehardcap.substack.com/subscribe
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202 - Bruh...And you're STILL a Bears fan?!
This week the guys talk the woeful Bears/Packers SNF game, Alex is back with a vengeance, and Bruh! returns to ask some Bears questions!! And as always we have Matt Getz Anzwerz, so listen up! Get full access to The Hard CAP at thehardcap.substack.com/subscribe
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201 - Soxtopsy
Hey Hard CAPpers, season 2 is here!! In the first episode of the new season the guys start the show with a personal welcome and message, then move on to which of the struggling White Sox can be donated to a (hopefully) better next season. And don't forget the trivia question of the week and Matt...
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Episode 042 - I'm Seeing Double! Four Cliffhangers!
On the final episode of season 1 of The Hard C.A.P., the guys go through the Bulls possibilities with the draft, trades, and free agency as well as whats next for Golden State and where Steph Curry ranks all time after his MVP championship run. After that they complete the first round of the...
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Episode 041 - Golden State of Emergency?
In this episode of The Hard C.P. the guys are missing Alex! While he is off gallivanting around the world Chris and Peter start by discussing the current state of the White Sox and beleaguered manager Tony LaRussa. They discuss why he is making the choices he is making, and how the Sox fans are...
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Ep 40 - Announcing an Announcer Tournament! Part I
On this week's edition of The Hard C.A.P., the guys begin a multi-episode tournament to determine who will be the best announcer in our lifetimes! Stick with us as we go through the best 64 play by play and color analysts, both national and local, to find out who will come out on top. You can…
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Ep 39 - The Winning Time Pyramid of Drama
Hello C.A.P. enthusiasts! On today's episode the guys are going all in on the HBO dramedy Winning Time! Listen as they work together to fit all those characters into 4 different groups to create the true Winning Time Pyramid of Drama! In addition, we also have Alex's trivia question of the week…
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Ep 38 - How does this GM hat look on me?
In this episode the guys put on their GM hats and find out how to fix the NBA first round losers! Alex determines which moves are best and which moves don't move the needle while Chris and Peter hustle and trade to win! And as always, we have Alex's Trivia Question of the Week and Matt Getz...
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Episode 037 - Drafting Football Gladiators
In this episode the guys focus on the only draft anyone cares about, the "NFL players in specific American Gladiator Events Draft"! And as always, we have Alex's Trivia Question of the Week and Matt Getz Anzwerz. So listen up! This episode of the Hard C.A.P. brought you to by Anchor. Follow us on...
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Ep 36 - Look Who's Drafting? with Pat
The Hard C.A.P. brings you NFL draft coverage you haven't heard anywhere else! Guest Pat McCumber (Candy Corn, Circus of the Dead), actor & resident NFL and fantasy football expert brings his knowledge and puts on a drafting clinic. After that we have the trivia questions of the week and another...
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Ep. 35 Part 2 - A Lamar is Born (It's Lamorne Damnit!!)
On this very special episode of The Hard C.A.P. the guys bring in special guest Lamorne Morris (Woke, New Girl, the independent films of Brian Torney)!! Lamorne sits with the guys for an episode so big we had to split it in two! In the first segment, the guys talk with Lamorne about life and...
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Ep 35 Part 1 - A Lamar is born (Its Lamorne Damnit!)
On this very special episode of The Hard C.A.P. the guys bring in special guest Lamorne Morris (Woke, New Girl, the independent films of Brian Torney)!! Lamorne sits with the guys for an episode so big we had to split it in two! In the first segment, the guys talk with Lamorne about life and...
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Episode 034 - NBA Award Scene Investigators
This week the guys talk NBA season awards, who has the best evidence for MVP & which All World Center gets 1st Team All-NBA. After that they go into pre-cog (Minority Report style) mode and predict how the Bulls season will end and who will win it all this year. On top of that we have Alex's…
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Episode 033 - We're Talkin' Baseball
This week the guys are talking baseball and making some predictions! Find out who they think will make the world series, who will benefit most from the NL getting the DH, and who made their team much worse this off-season. And as always, we have Alex's Trivia Question of the Week and Matt Getz...
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Episode 032 - Quarterback-out, Quarterback-In: The QB Shuffle
On this episode of The Hard C.A.P., they guys discuss the recent movement of quarterbacks in the NFL and which new additions they are looking forward to most. After that its story-time with Alex as he tells us the saga of Dr. J as we've never heard it before, and as always we have Matt Getz...
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Episode 031 - Hope Springs Eternal Drafts
On this episode of The Hard C.A.P., the guys discuss the recent moves in the NFL and the Warriors injury bugs. They then transition to a draft, this time its a draft of the best things about springtime. And of course we have another round of Alex's Trivia of the Week and Matt Getz Anzwerz! So...
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Episode 030 - Full Court Press
On this episode of The Hard C.A.P., they guys have to convince Judge Alex in The Hard C.A.P. Court! Listen as Chris and Peter attempt to persuade Alex on NFL trades, MLB's return to relevance, and of course Ben Simmons. In addition we have Alex Trivia Questions of the week and a special Matt Getz...
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Episode 029 - Bruh-nundrums
On this episode, the guys discuss the NBA MVP race, James Harden's recent travels, and which Mardi Gras treat they enjoy most. Plus we have Alex's trivia questions of the week and Matt Getz Anzwerz! So Listen Up! Get full access to The Hard CAP at thehardcap.substack.com/subscribe
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Ep 028 - Legit or Cappin 2: Cap Harder
On this weeks episode of The Hard C.A.P. Alex leads us on another segment of "Legit or Cappin!", where they discuss fines, suspensions, dunks, GOATs, and free agents! After that we have Alex's Trivia Question of the Week and Matt Getz Anzwerz, so listen up! Get full access to The Hard CAP at...
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Episode 027 - The All-Star Blame
In this episode of The Hard C.A.P. the guys are confident they know who is to blame for some of the bigger train-wrecks in America today (regarding sports at least) and will let you know! They also discuss the bet Chris lost and how he repays it through the episode. And as always we have Alex's...
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Episode 026 - Trading Day
Listen Up! The guys discuss the BIGGEST CORRECTION TO DATE and when Chris brings it up you'll never believe what happens next! Or something! Chris, Alex, and Peter also go over the biggest NBA trade deadline deals and what it means for the Bulls to not make a move! And as always we have Alex's...
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Episode 025 - The Silver Show
On this episode of The Hard C.A.P. the guys get down and discuss some serious allegations in the NFL, as well as their favorite Tom Brady memories now that he has retired. We also have Alex's Trivia Questions of the Week and Matt Getz Questions, so listen up! Get full access to The Hard CAP at...
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Episode 024 - This Court is on Fire
On this episode of The Hard C.A.P., the guys go in deep on the new GM and Head Coach of the Chicago Bears! They discuss their hopes and expectations surrounding this new Bears leadership group. Next, court is in session with Judge En Fuego! Listen as Peter and Chris attempt to make clear point...
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Ep 023 - Kick Punchers and Draft Dodgers
On this episode of The Hard C.A.P. the guys welcome Chris back! They also bring back Pat to discuss the upcoming MMA UFC fights this Saturday, finish their argument about whether Larry Bird is still a top 12 player, and have a dodge-ball draft! Listen as they pull from a pool of any athlete ever…
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Episode 022 - Pat Getz Playoff Football
In this episode of The Hard A.P., the guys are missing Chris! In his absence, Alex and Peter are joined by Patrick Ryan (Candy Corn, Circus of the Dead), actor & resident NFL and fantasy football expert. They discuss their playoff predictions, playoff fantasy options, and who the Bears should…
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Episode 021 - Can You Repeat That?
On this episode of The Hard C.A.P., the guys go over the bets they made at the beginning of the NFL season, and when the losers of those bets will PAY UP! After that the guys play another round of Sign off or Write off! Alex will host Chris and Peter as they discuss current events in sports. That...
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Episode 020 - Adam Driver defeats DeAndre Hopkins!
On this very special episode of The Hard C.A.P., the guys play another game of Name that Team! Listen as Chris and Alex go at it to determine who can name that team in the fewest number of players. And as always we have Alex's Trivia of the week and Matt Getz Questions! Music from...
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Episode 019 - The Game before
In this episode of The Hard C.A.P. the guys discuss the best Bulls loss ever, the one before they won it all. Join them as they talk MJ vs MJ, Pippen and Worthy, and the slug-fest that was game 1 of the 1991 NBA Finals! Here is the link to watch the game…
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Episode 18 - Bulls on Parade
On this episode of The Hard C.A.P., Alex determines all as he judges Chris and Peter on a range of sports topics. Also, the guys gush over the Bulls this season and how good they are and what we can hope for. As always we have Alex's trivia question of the week and a surprising reveal during...
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You Betcha! The Hard C.A.P.'s first gameshow!
In this episode of The Hard C.A.P., the guys play their first round of Name that Team! This idea is a play on the classic game "name that tune" where Alex and Chris will try to name a specific team in as few names as possible! We also have Alex's trivia question of the week and thoughts from our...
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