Jonathan Hood and David Kaplan spoke to Chicago Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson on the Kap and J-Hood Morning Show on ESPN Chicago.
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Jonathan Hood is an award-winning broadcaster with over 30 years of experience in the Chicago media landscape. Known for his dynamic voice and insightful commentary, Hood is a trusted presence across multiple platforms in sports media.
He currently co-hosts the popular Kap & J-Hood Morning Show on ESPN 1000 AM, part of the Good Karma Brands network, where his engaging style and deep sports knowledge have made the show a staple for Chicago sports fans.
Jonathan is also the creator and host of the growing YouTube series Under the Hood with Jonathan Hood, where he continues to expand his reach and connect with a national audience through interviews, commentary, and original content.
In 2016, Hood took his talents to a national stage as co-host of Dickerson & Hood on ESPN Radio, broadcast across more than 350 affiliates in the U.S. His national exposure was a natural evolution for a broadcaster who has covered some of the biggest events in sports — including the Super Bowl, the NCAA Men's Final Four, the World Series, and the Top of the World Classic in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Since 2015, Hood has served as the play-by-play voice of UIC Flames men’s basketball, and later expanded his role as the lead voice for UIC Flames baseball. He calls basketball games alongside UIC Hall of Famer Kenny Williams, delivering in-depth analysis and high-energy broadcasts that resonate with both longtime fans and new listeners.
A passionate pro wrestling enthusiast, Jonathan is also a co-host of Good Karma Wrestling alongside Gabe Neitzel and Brian Rowitz — available on YouTube and podcast platforms — and co-host of Pro Wrestling Nation on Sirius XM Channel 156, with Justin Labar.
Whether behind the mic on radio, in the broadcast booth, or streaming live to fans around the world, Jonathan Hood remains one of the most respected and versatile voices in American sports broadcasting.
