Pick A Side

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Pick A Side

Tyler Aki & Shea Norling preview and break down all the College Football and NFL action throughout the seasons. The guys also go through the Vegas Odds and make listeners money with their best bets each and every week.

  1. 100

    5/02: Kentucky Derby Haters and Cubs/Sox Feeding Life into the City

    Tyler and Shea discuss how they aren't Kentucky Derby guys and talk about how the Cubs and White Sox are bringing the juice back into the city, after another lackluster winter sports season.

  2. 99

    4/25: Bears Draft Reactions!

    Jack McGrath sits in for Shea Norling as him and Tyler give their instant reactions to the Bears second and third round picks. Plus, what is the best story in Chicago baseball?

  3. 98

    4/11: Who's The Douche? Fantasy Baseball Gone Wrong!

    Tyler and Shea are back with an edition of Who's The Douche? Who's at fault for a fantasy baseball mix-up at the station? Plus on another segment of Who's The Douche, how far are you willing to travel for a friend's party? The guys debate how far is too far.

  4. 97

    Masters Preview: Fading Longshots, Darkhorse Winners and Best Bets

    The Masters has arrived and Tyler Aki is joined by Charlie Bevins to preview which golfers have the best value this year. The guys give their favorite bets, including top 10s and 20s and which longshots offer the best value. Also, is it a good year to fade the top guys like Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy?

  5. 96

    4/4 Cade Horton Out for How Long?

    Tyler gives his most important Cubs who will have to step up in the absence of Cade Horton, who may have another Tommy John surgery. Plus Illinois in the Final 4 can they win it all?

  6. 95

    03/28: A New Era Of Upsets & Big Ten Or The Field

    It's Tyler's birthday! Shea went to bed angry over MSU losing to UCONN. Do you root for conferences? Do people still hate Duke? Tyler and Shea discuss who are the most hated/liked teams left in the tournament. Plus, why they think Duke will dominate UCONN. A brutal opening day for both Chicago teams. Tyler and Shea discuss the brutal losses and look at the bright side to both teams. Tyler & Shea's picks for the Elite 8. 

  7. 94

    03/21: Is It The End Of The Cinderella Teams?

    Is it March Midness? Tyler & Shea talk about if the underdog teams are dead and how good the play has been in the tournament. Tyler and Shea take callers on the first round of March Madness. What teams have stood out? A couple of coaches have lost their mind already in the tournament. The guys react to Kevin Willard having a classic meltdown. Why are bald coaches always mad? 

  8. 93

    03/07: A Top-Tier Sports Weekend

    Tyler runs through Ryan Poles' comments on the Bears offseason before diving into college hoops during conference tournament week. Plus, Tyler and Aidan's home run bet!

  9. 92

    03/09 1PM: BREAKING NEWS - Bears Sign LB Devin Bush!

    The guys continue their special Free Agent Frenzy edition of Tyler and Shea as they live react to the start of NFL Free agency and moves around the NFL. Plus, the Chicago Bears sign LB Devin Bush! What does this mean for the defense moving forward, and are the guys confident in the free agency for the team so far?

  10. 91

    03/09 12PM: BREAKING NEWS - Bears Sign S Coby Bryant!

    The guys have a special Free Agent Frenzy edition of Tyler and Shea as they live react to the start of NFL Free agency. They break down moves being made around the NFL, and focus in on the Chicago Bears as they make moves to bolster their defense. What does the signing of safety Coby Bryant mean for the team, and what are their thoughts?

  11. 90

    0307: The Bears Lose Out On The Maxx Crosby Sweepstakes

    Tyler & Shea react to the news of the Bears losing out on the Crosby sweepstakes. Tyler & Shea take callers on the Crosby trade. More callers on Crosby being traded to the Ravens. Plus should the Bears move up in the draft? The guys talk draft strategy. CBB picks for the day 

  12. 89

    02/28 Do You Trust Ryan Poles In The Draft?

    Jack & Shea talk about if the Bears should trade DJ Moore or not. The guys talk about if they trust Ryan Poles in the draft and Jack almost dies in the new studio. Shea rants about how Illinois will not make the final four. Shea also rants about Miami having a very easy schedule. CBB picks for the day

  13. 88

    2/21 8AM: Do You Care If The Bears Move To Indiana?

    We are live in the new studio! Tyler and Shea begin the show talking about the Bears moving to Indiana and what it means to the fans. Callers on what you think about the stadium.  Can you root against America in sports? Tyler & Shea talk about US vs Canada.

  14. 87

    02/14 10AM What CBB Teams Are Championship Caliber?

    Tyler & Shea go through the top 12 and if each team is championship caliber. Teams on the outside of the top 12 that can win the championship. Tyler tries to pitch to Shea that the Bulls are headed in the right direction. CBB picks for the day.

  15. 86

    02/14 9AM The Sports Reunion You Would Like To See In Chicago

    Can someone be Tyler valentine? Tyler and Shea talk about the Tigers bringing back Verlander. What would be the Chicago equivalent  to that? Tyler and Shea talk about which players would be perfect to come back to the city of Chicago. Chris Sale said he will never challenge a pitch against an empire, do you agree? Callers on pitchers & batters challenging pitches. 

  16. 85

    02/07 10AM: The WORST People At The SB Party & Bets For The Big Game

    Shea goes into his huge rant about how Giannis is the most hated player in the NBA. The WORST people at your Super Bowl party, Tyler and Shea tell you every single person. Charlie and Aidan are bad at karaoke, what are the worst karaoke songs? Final SB picks from Tyler & Shea

  17. 84

    02/07 9AM: Why Is There No Hype For The Super Bowl?

    Why is there no hype for the Super Bowl? Tyler & Shea go into how both teams are too likable in the big game. Tyler convinces everyone why they should care about the SB with the biggest storylines. Should Josh McDaniels be in the HOF? A caller asks the guys and it leads to a huge discussion about if McDaniels deserves to go into the HOF. Is Sam Darnold a top 10 QB in the NFL? Tyler and Shea say no chance. 

  18. 83

    Super Bowl Preview: Props, Sides, MVP and Best Longshots

    Shea Norling and Tyler Aki break down their favorite bets for the Super Bowl! The guys discuss which side of the spread and total they like. Plus, the best props to keep an eye on and which longshots are worth taking, including picks for Super Bowl MVP>

  19. 82

    1/31 10AM: Your Parachute For College Basketball!

    Caller brings up that Tyler is too hard on Dan Campbell and the guys talk about who is the best HC in the NFC North. Your parachute to get you caught up on College Basketball. Tyler and Shea recap Michigan State vs Michigan and talk about former pros coming back to play in CBB. Plus a spelling bee for Mario over the Illinois suburbs.

  20. 81

    1/31 9AM: What's The Biggest Need For The Bears? EDGE RUSHER!

    Declan Doyle is off to Baltimore and the guys wonder how good he will be as OC. Is it a big loss for Chicago? Tyler and Shea do not think so. Plus does Ryan Poles get too much heat? What is the path moving forward for the Bears? Going to get a pass rusher!  Callers on what the Bears need the most in the offseason. Tyler and Shea debate why they wouldn't trade for Crosby. 

  21. 80

    Championship Weekend Recap: Darnold's Big Moment, McVay's Blunder and 4th Down Decisions

    Shea Norling and Tyler Aki break down the Seahawks and Patriots advancing to the Super Bowl. Plus, the guys discuss what this run means for Sam Darnold. Also, they discuss Sean McVay's decisionmaking in the playoffs and a weekend's worth of 4th Down decisions made by the Rams and Broncos.

  22. 79

    1/24 10am: NFL Championship Weekend Picks & Fixing The CFB Playoffs

    Full breakdown of Seattle Seahawks vs Los Angeles Rams & Denver Broncos vs New England Patriots. The CFB Playoff will stay at 12 teams. Tyler & Shea react to Josh Pate fixing the CFB Playoff. The move that Tyler wants to see the Chicago White Sox make. 

  23. 78

    1/24 9am: Will There Be Regression For The Bears In 2026?

    Tyler tells Shea about his shrine for Derrick Rose and how much Rose means to him. We have many ESPN chicago producers that have shrines for many former athletes. Will there be Bears regression in 2026? Tyler and Shea discuss how things will be different next season. Who is the most important person in the Bears organization in 2026? Tyler goes why into it is George McCasky.

  24. 77

    NFL Conference Championship Picks and Coaching Carousel Rankings

    It's conference championship week in the NFL and Shea Norling and Tyler Aki break down both games and give their picks. How much will Jarrett Stidham impact the spread this weekend? Are the Seahawks as dominant as their divisional round showing? Plus, which remaining coaching openings are the most attractive?

  25. 76

    Indiana Survives, Cignetti’s All-Time Standing, Seahawks Dominate and How Good Are the Patriots and Broncos?

    Shea Norling and Tyler Aki recap the football weekend with Indiana capturing their first ever National Championship. Where does Curt Cignetti rank among all time greats and how high can he get? Plus, the guys recap the NFL playoffs, including what to make of the Seahawks dominant outing and the unknowns of the Broncos and the Patriots.

  26. 75

    01/19 1PM: Tyler & Shea Building off of Year 1 with Ben & Caleb

    Has Caleb thrown the best passes ever in Bears History? Building off of Year 1 with Ben and Caleb. Is this your favorite Non Championship Bears team ever?

  27. 74

    01/19 Tyler & Shea Bears lose Divisional Round to Rams

    Tyler & Shea open up discussing DJ Moore cutting his route short on the final play of the Bears Season. Are fans still bothered with Ben Johnson  going for it on 4th down as many times as he does?  Sound from Caleb on the final interception and talking to DJ Moore about it. 

  28. 73

    NFL Divisional Playoff Picks, Can You Fade Indiana in the National Championship and Kyle Tucker Breaks Baseball

    Shea Norling and Tyler Aki preview the entire NFL Divisional Playoff slate, including if the Bears can pull off the upset over the Rams. Plus, is Indiana an unfadeable team? Also, the guys discuss Kyle Tucker signing with the Dodgers and why the sport's financial structure is broken.

  29. 72

    NFL Wild Card Recap: Bears STUN Packers, Josh Allen Alien, Niners Nine Lives and Texans Defense Dominates!

    Shea Norling and Tyler Aki break down the playoff weekend including their experiences at Bears-Packers. Plus, Josh Allen put on an alien like performance for the Bills. Also, the Niners just won't go away and is the Texans defense good enough to carry a team to a Super Bowl?

  30. 71

    Where Does The 2025 Indiana Hoosiers Historic Run Rank?

    This is Indiana! Is the 2025 Indiana Hoosiers now one of the best CFB teams in history? Callers on Indiana beating up on Oregon. Can Cignetti catch Saban? Rob from Sugarland on how the CFB title draft went for the fellas & where does IU go from here? Now let's take a look at Oregon, the seat might get hot for Dan Lanning. 

  31. 70

    How Good Does Caleb Have To Be & Crosstalk With Waddle & Silvy

    How good does Caleb have to be? Tyler & Shea discuss. Is this the biggest rivalry in the NFL? Tyler & Shea how the Bears can win this game.  Then crosstalk with Waddle & Silvy- callers on Bears vs Packers. 

  32. 69

    Shea Betrays Chicago & Chooses The Packers

    Shea betrays everyone and takes the Packers on Saturday. Tyler and Shea debate their confidence in the Bears on Saturday. Bears vs Packers preview and callers on Shea's pick for the game.  

  33. 68

    Playoff Extravaganza! NFL Playoff and CFP Picks, the John Harbaugh Debacle and a Burning CBB Question

    Shea Norling and Tyler Aki preview the entire football weekend! The guys make their NFL Playoff and College Football Playoff picks. Plus, how many teams should fire their current head coach for the chance to hire John Harbaugh? Also, how many historic college basketball teams would this year's Michigan team be favored over?

  34. 67

    Ravens-Steelers Epic Finish, Burning NFL Playoff Questions and Black Monday Reaction

    Shea Norling and Tyler Aki break down what they saw from the NFL weekend. The guys discuss the crazy Steelers-Ravens finish and what it could mean for John Harbaugh and Lamar Jackson's futures. Plus, their biggest questions about the playoff field as the postseason begins. Also, there are 6 NFL coaching openings and counting. The guys react to the jobs that are and aren't open and which ones are the most appealing.

  35. 66

    Indiana's All-Time Sports Turnaround, Miami's Stunning Upset, Ole Miss's Coach Predicament and How Good is Oregon?

    Tyler Aki and Shea Norling break down everything from the College Football Playoff Quarterfinals! The guys discuss if Indiana's turnaround is the greatest in sports history. Plus, is Miami live to win it all after upsetting Ohio State? Also, Ole Miss could potentially lose even more coaches before their semifinal against Miami. And how good is Oregon and Dante Moore?

  36. 65

    Week 18 NFL Picks: The Good, The Irrelevant and the Gross, Navigating the Weirdest Week of the Season!

    Shea Norling and Tyler Aki break down the Week 18 NFL slate! The guys discuss which games matter and preview Seahawks-Niners, Bucs-Panthers and Ravens-Steelers. Plus, the guys discuss the strange line in Bears-Lions and which teams are and aren't playing their key starters in Week 18.

  37. 64

    CFP Quarterfinal Picks: Bama’s Upset Chances, Texas Tech-Oregon’s Trench Battle and OSU-Miami/Georgia Ole Miss Previews

    Shea Norling and Tyler Aki make their picks for the College Football Playoff Quarterfinals. The guys preview all the games, including why Miami-Ohio State could remind people of the Big Ten Championship. Also, who will win in the trenches between Oregon and Texas Tech? And can Bama or Ole Miss pull off the upset over Ohio State and Georgia?

  38. 63

    Bears-Niners Recap: Defense is a MESS, But Future is BRIGHT

    Tyler Aki and Shea Norling recap the Bears loss to the 49ers and why the Bears defense will be the reason for a playoff loss. But the future still remains bright because of the flashes by Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams and the 2025 draft class.

  39. 62

    Week 17 NFL Recap: AFC QB Trust Levels, Texans Playoff Shelf Life and Do the Bills or Eagles Have a Higher Ceiling?

    Shea Norling and Tyler Aki break down the Week 17 NFL action. The guys discuss which AFC QBs they trust the most in the playoffs. Plus, what is the Texans playoff outlook with their strong defense? Also, the Bills and Eagles played down to the wire. Which team has the higher playoff ceiling?

  40. 61

    Week 17 NFL Picks: Bears-49ers Primetime Shootout, Eagles-Bills Marquee Matchup and Desperate Divisional Spots

    Shea Norling and Tyler Aki break down the Week 17 NFL slate and hand out their favorite bets of the weekend. The guys preview the Bears Sunday Night matchup with the 49ers and why there could be plenty of points. Plus, who has the upper hand in Bills and Eagles? Also, the guys dissect some of the desperate teams playing for their postseason lives.

  41. 60

    Christmas Day NFL Picks: Is It Worth Backing Any of the SLOP?

    Shea Norling and Tyler Aki get you ready for all of the Christmas Day NFL action. Is there a single QB worth backing on Thursday? The guys preview Cowboys/Commanders, Lions/Vikings and Chiefs/Broncos. How can the NFL avoid having this catastrophe in the future?

  42. 59

    Can the Bears WIN the Super Bowl & Exclusive Ben Johnson Interview with Jeff Joniak

    It's a Bears victory Monday with Tyler and Shea! The guys open the show talking about the Bears BIG win over the Packers. Plus, can the Bears actually win the Super Bowl this year? They take calls on the win and if the Bears can be Super Bowl Bound. They also play an exclusive interview of Ben Johnson with Jeff Joniak. They end with the Song of the Night.

  43. 58

    Week 16 NFL Picks: Can Patriots Bounce Back, Will Broncos or Jaguars End Their Hot Streak and Which Backup QBs to Bet

    Shea Norling and Tyler Aki preview the entire Week 16 NFL slate, including the Sunday Night matchup between the Ravens and Patriots. Can New England get back to their winning ways? Plus, Broncos and Jaguars play for 1 seed implications. Which team will see their hot streak end? And in a week with ugly matchups, which backup QBs can you trust?

  44. 57

    Bears-Packers, Rams-Seahawks and College Football Playoff Picks

    Shea Norling and Tyler Aki preview a huge football weekend, starting with Thursday night's Rams-Seahawks matchup. Will the winner be the NFC's 1 seed? Plus, a full breakdown on Bears-Packers. How will Green Bay handle life after Micah Parsons? Also, the guys go through their best bets in the first round of the College Football Playoff.

  45. 56

    BEST NFL Week of the Year: Micah Parsons Crushes Packers, Chiefs Eliminated, Bills Epic Comeback & Are the Jaguars & Seahawks Good?

    Shea Norling and Tyler Aki recap the Week 15 NFL action in what shaped up to be the most fascinating week of the season. The guys discuss the big time injuries to Micah Parsons and Patrick Mahomes and what it means for the Packers and Chiefs going forward. Plus, Josh Allen had another epic comeback, but how sustainable are the Bills in the playoffs? Also, the Jaguars offense has been on fire and the Seahawks has not. How good are both teams?

  46. 55

    Week 15 NFL Picks: Top Shelf Games, Double Digit Spreads and Philip Rivers Return!

    Shea Norling and Tyler Aki discuss the Week 15 NFL slate. The guys break down the premier games of the weekend, including Bills-Patriots, Rams-Lions and Broncos-Packers. Plus, is there any value in the many double digit spreads for the weekend? Also, which collapse is worse: the Bucs or the Colts?

  47. 54

    Bears Validation, Chiefs Funeral or Texans Arrival and CFP Rankings Fallout

    Shea Norling and Tyler Aki recap the football weekend, including why Sunday validated that the Bears are every bit as good as their record indicates after playing close with the Packers. Plus, did the Texans win over the Chiefs say more about Houston or Kansas City? Also, the guys discuss the College Football Playoff fallout and who got screwed over.

  48. 53

    12/7 10 AM: Bears at Packers Pregame

    Tyler Aki and Shea Norling get you ready for Packers week, as the Bears travel to Green Bay today looking to win their sixth game in a row. How can the Bears deliever? The guys then make their picks and create a group parlay.

  49. 52

    12/7 9 AM: Bears at Packers Pregame

    Tyler Aki and Shea Norling get you ready for Packers week, as the Bears travel to Green Bay today looking to win their sixth game in a row. How can the Bears deliever? The guys then play Fact or Fiction answering the toughest questions around the NFL.

  50. 51

    12/7 8 AM: Bears at Packers Pregame

    Tyler Aki and Shea Norling get you ready for Packers week, as the Bears travel to Green Bay today looking to win their sixth game in a row. How can the Bears deliever? The guys also discuss the Big Ten Championship as the Hoosiers upset Ohio State.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Tyler Aki & Shea Norling preview and break down all the College Football and NFL action throughout the seasons. The guys also go through the Vegas Odds and make listeners money with their best bets each and every week.

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