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The Sportscaster and Her Son
by ESPN Chicago
The Sportscaster and Her Son
Episodes
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Ep 126 - Bears Big Blunder with Tom Thayer
Chicago Bears Radio Analyst Tom Thayer talks about the Bears Big Blunder in Green Bay as the team stumbles to an 0-2 Division Record.
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Ep 125 Say it isn’t So White Sox with Chuck Garfien
The White Sox fell out of first place after 2 1/2 months leading the AL Central. CHSN White Sox Host Chuck Garfien tries to calm the storm amongst Sox fans.
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EP 124: Former Chicago Bears RB Raymont Harris
Ben Johnson's offense is predicated on the run game. Former Chicago Bears Runningback Raymont Harris joins the podcast as the original "ultraback" with an indepth look at the Bears running game.
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EP 123: Jordan Van den berg
Chicago Bears Rookie DT Jordan Van den berg joins the podcast talking about his journey from a South African rugby player to the Bears 53 man roster and why the Bears have such high hopes for him.
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EP 122 - Tristan Peters
White Sox rookie All Star Tristan Peters joins Peggy & Jason talking about his HR streak, White Sox winning and yes Savannah Bananas baseball.
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EP 121 - Jay Hilgenberg
Former 1985 Chicago Bear Jay Hilgenberg was an All Pro Center out of U. Of Iowa. He joins the podcast talking Bears football, offensive line and rookie Center Logan Jones expectations this season.
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EP 120: MLB TRADE DEADLINE LOOMS
The trade deadline looms in MLB and Chicago's teams are in the middle of the fray. What will they do? Peggy & Jason predict.
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EP 119 Chicago Sports Midsummer Report
MLB All Star break is over, the World Cup is behind us, Jason and Peggy bring us up to date on where Chicago sports teams stand.
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EP118 World Cup for Dummies
Peggy and Jason discuss the World Cup!
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EP 117 Chicago Bears Stadium Mess
Front Office Sports Business reporter Eric Fisher joins the show to talk about the mess that has become the Bears attempt at getting a new stadium.
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5/14 Adam Amin
Chicago Bulls Announcer Adam Amin joins the podcast to break down the 4th overall pick in the upcoming NBA draft and the direction Chicago is headed.
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4/29 Trent Dilfer
Chicago Bears fans were scratching their heads over the Bears pick of another TE in the NFL Draft. Former NFL Super Bowl Champion QB Trent Dilfer gives a first hand scouting report on Sam Roush which may get Bears fans excited about Ryan Poles pick.
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4/23 2026 NFL Draft
Peggy & Jason are back ReLaunching Their mother son podcast discussing the Chicago Bears heading into the 2026 NFL Draft
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7/1 EP 112: Caitlin Clark Phenomenon
There's no denying the effect Caitlin Clark is having on Women's basketball. Award Winning writer Christine Brennan talks about the Caitlin Clark Phenomenon and her new book about the Indiana Fever guard.
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EP 111: John Shoop
What will Ben Johnson's offense look like with the Chicago Bears? One of his mentors and former Bears coach John Shoop joins the podcast to talk about his close relationship with Johnson and his family, and breaks down the film of a Ben Johnson offense
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TSAHSPod 110 - Cultivating Audacity - Setting goals and Reaching them
If you are someone who sets goals but never reaches them this episode is for you. Jason & Peggy talk to Sports Broadcaster Anne Marie Anderson who authored a book "Cultivating Audacity" aimed at reaching your goals. This is a great self help conversation that will get you off your couch and go…
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1/30 EP 109: Bringing Ben Johnson to the Bears
Agent Rick Smith pulls back the curtain on the negotiations with the Chicago Bears to hire Head Coach Ben Johnson. Great detail behind the scenes!
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1/2 EP108: Bears Offensive Coordinator Ron Turner
Former Chicago Bears Offensive Coordinator Ron Turner has some advice for how to help develop rookie QB Caleb Williams and why NFL head coaches are struggling with game and clock management.
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12/13 EP107: Rome Odunze
In a season with not a lot to cheer for Chicago Bears rookie Wide Receive Rome Odunze is a bright spot. Odunze joins the show talking chemistry with Caleb Williams and both setting and breaking franchise records.
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11/14 EP106: Rob Demovsky
The Green Bay Packers seemingly never miss at the QB position. The Chicago Bears are desperately trying to save face with drafting Caleb Williams 1st overall. Now as the two teams clash, the discussion centers around the QB position and how to get it right. ESPN's NFL Nation reporter Rob Demovsky...
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10/25 EP105: Herm Edwards
In this episode ESPN Football Analyst Herm Edwards talks about coaching Jayden Daniels at ASU and his progression in the NFL with the Washington Commanders. How close is the race for Offensive Rookie of the Year with Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears? Why are they succeeding?
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10/25 EP104: Bobby Engram
Former Chicago Bears WR Bobby Engram is now coaching wide receivers with the Washington Commanders, he joins the podcast talking Jayden Daniels and Caleb Williams
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9/29 EP 103: Rams vs Bears
Chicago Bears look to get back to .500 in Sunday's matchup with the Rams. Sean McVay's team is banged up and without future HOF Aaron Donald but still poses problems for Caleb Williams and company. Jason Kinander previews the matchup.
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9/21 EP 102: NFL QBs with Leigh Steinberg
This episode feature Super Agent Leigh Steinberg, who has represented eight #1 overall draft picks in the NFL. From Steve Young to Troy Aikman to Kordell Stewart, Steinberg knows what it takes to be a successful QB in the NFL. What does he think of today's crop of young throwers? Steinberg gives…
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9/11 EP 101: COURTNEY CRONIN
ESPN Chicago Bears and NFL Nation reporter joins the podcast to talk about Caleb Williams NFL debut and how the Bears can be better.
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9/7 EP 100: Dave McGinnis
Previews the Chicago Bears Opening game against the Tennessee Titans with former Bears LB Coach Dave McGinnis now a Titans analyst. The Caleb Williams era begins!
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7/29 EP099: Steve McMichael
Steve McMichael was a rebel WITH a cause. From South Texas to the Super Bowl winning '85 Chicago Bears and now the Hall of Fame. Steve McMichael and his wife Misty join this special episode.
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7/29 EP098: Bears RB Khalil Herbert
Chicago Bears open training camp with a roster full of talent on offense. RB Khalil Herbert joins the show to talk about the competition to make the roster and the expectations for the Chicago Bears 2024 season.
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7/25 EP097 Caleb Williams Era Begins
The Caleb Williams ERA begins with the Chicago Bears opening of Training Camp 2024. Peggy & Jason break down the expectations for the rookie QB and how the team has surrounded him with elite talent.
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7/9 EP096 Bulls Draft Buzelis
Peggy & Jason are back after a "graduation Hiatus" talking Chicago Bulls Draft and Matas Buzelis. The discussion revolves around the local Chicago area H.S. star's background, his family and his experience bypassing college to play in the G-League. Brewster Academy Coach Jason Smith coached…
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3/12 EP095: Tom Thayer
Episode 95 focuses on the Chicago Bears OffSeason heading into the NFL Draft. Bears Radio Analyst Tom Thayer breaks down the needs of this team and what should happen with Justin Fields.
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12/29 EP094 Roschon Johnson
Chicago Bears rookie Running back Roschon Johnson joins the show to chat "thunder & lightning" with Bijan Robinson at Texas and now sharing a backfield with Chicago Bears. Insights into his childhood goals and the College Football Playoff too!
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11/13 EP093: Curtis Granderson
The Hot Stove has fired up as Peggy & Jason talk about the Cubs hiring of Craig Counsell as their manager. 16 Season MLB Veteran Curtis Granderson joins the podcast talking about what it was like playing for Counsell in Milwaukee, what makes a Championship team, and his Chicago Baseball &...
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9/19 EP091: Jim McMahon
As the Chicago Bears continue to look for their franchise quarterback, the Punky QB Jim McMahon joins the podcast to talk about being a QB in Chicago, the hits he took in the NFL, pain management and addiction and how his Cannabis Brand helps him recover after life in the NFL.
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8/14 EP90: Breaking down Bears Defense w/Rod Marinelli
Friend of the Show, Rod Marinelli joins Peggy & Jason to break down the Bears defense under Matt Eberflus and new Pass Rusher Yannick Ngakoue.
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7/27 EP089: Northwestern Hazing Scandal
Northwestern Hazing Scandal has rocked College sports in the Summer of '23. Peggy & Jason go over the timeline of how an internal investigation went from suspending Head Football Coach Pat Fitzgerald to his firing and other sports athletes coming forward with accusations too. Attorneys who have...
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6/28 EP088: NBA’s newest Twin's with Dave Leitao.
Amen and Ausar Thompson made NBA History for twins getting drafted in the Top 5 of the NBA Draft 2023. Amen Thompson is going to the Houston Rockets, while his identical twin brother Ausar is headed to the Detroit Pistons. Overtime Elite Coach Dave Leitao joins the podcast to give first hand...
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6/8 EP087: Father’s Day Special with Justin Fields’ Dad, Pablo Fields
The Sportscaster and Her Son Podcast, Episode 87 - “Father’s Day Special with Justin Fields’ Dad, Pablo Fields”. The Father of Chicago Bears QB1 Justin Fields makes a rare interview appearance on this episode and it’s worth the wait! Pablo Fields reminisces about Justin as a child, from crying...
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3/29 EP086: One Shining Moment
One Shining Moment has never been more appropriate than the 2023 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. Upsets galore. Brackets busted. Peggy & Jason talk to Princeton’s Caden Pierce about being one of the Cinderella’s on college basketball’s biggest stage.
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1/20: Chris Zorich on New Bears CEO Kevin Warren
Season 5 of the Podcast opens with the hiring of new Bears CEO Kevin Warren. His first client and friend, former Chicago Bears DT Chris Zorich joins the podcast giving great insight and background on the new Chicago Bears President & CEO.
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11/23: Royals 2B Mike Massey on Pedro Grifol
Who is the new White Sox Manager Pedro Grifol? Kansas City Royals 2B Mike Massey tells us. Massey was called up as a rookie to the Royals last season and had an up close view of the bench coach. Growing up in the Chicago area playing baseball at Brother Rice and University of Illinois, Massey is…
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11/16: Bobby Douglass
Chicago Bears QB Justin Fields continues to break NFL Rushing records. With each game the franchise record held by QB Bobby Douglass gets closer and closer. Fields is closing in 50 years after "Lefty" did it. Bobby Douglass joins the podcast to talk about how much the game has changed, what to do...
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11/2: Abuse in Sports
“Abuse in Sports” - Episode 82 focuses on how to prevent and identify abusers in sports. From youth sports to summer camps, club teams and more predators lurk and groom young athletes. Judge Rosemarie Aquilina sentenced Larry Nasser to 120 years in prison for abusing 150 gymnasts. The honorable...
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10/16: NFL Spies on the Sidelines
On this episode, “NFL SPIES ON THE SIDELINES” with author Kevin Bryant, a former Military officer who worked in the Department of Defense now unveils Espionage in the NFL and how coaches will go to great lengths to get an edge… even if its illegal!
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10/3: White Sox Disaster 2022 with Chuck Garfien
On this episode, Chuck Garfien, NBC Sports Chicago, joins the show and we discuss the White Sox 2022 season...
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9/6: Rod Marinelli
On this week's episode: Rod Marinelli, "The mentor of Matt Eberflus", joins the show to discuss the Bears upcoming season, H.I.T.S, and much more!
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8/30: Bob Babich & Talking Bears Defense
Former NFL Player & long time Coach Bob Babich joins Peggy Kusinski & Jason Kinander on this week's episode! Plus, we breakdown the Bears 4-3 defensive.
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8/11: Adam Hoge & Adam Jahns
For their debut episode on ESPN 1000, Peggy Kusinksi and Jason Kinander recap some of the stories from Bears Training camp. Plus, Adam Hoge & Adam Jahns of the Hoge & Jahns podcast join the show.
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