Shows
Sports LifeESPN's Jeff Meller, Calling Out the St. Brown Podcast, March Madness, and MLB PredictionsThe Sports Life had the opportunity to interview and talk sports with Jeff Meller from ESPN. Jeff has been in the business for over 20 years and is currently the voice of the White Sox Pre and Post-Game on ESPN 1000.We were able to talk to Jeff about how he got started in the business amongst many other things. We also covered how Amon-Ra St. Brown called Chicago's food "mid", which the Sports Life took serious offense to. We closed with March Madness and MLB.2025-03-241h 33
Sports LifeSuper Bowl Look Back, NFL Free Agents, Cubs Spring Training, and What the NBA Needs to DoBrett runs a solo pod since Uncle Clint and Caiden are MIA. We are ready for a great spring pod season with MLB, NBA, and March Madness grabbing the upcoming sports headlines.2025-02-2839 min
Sports LifeSuper Bowl Picks and NBA TradesBrett and Caiden bring back Edwin for Super Bowl Predictions and NBA Trade talk. Never bet against Mahomes they say, we will see about that.2025-02-081h 15
Sports LifePhilly's Double-Nickel, Buffalo's Nightmare Continues, and a SB PreviewThe KC Thiefs win again and we cover how the Bills cannot get past them. The Eagles continue their run and the Barkley-Hurts Combo looks like a force.2025-01-3138 min
Sports LifeAllen Advances, the KC Thiefs, AFC/NFC Championship Picks, Bears Land Johnson, and We ApologizeThe boys are back to talk about the NFL. Uncle Clint is now Jayden Daniels biggest fan while Brett and Caiden are pulling for Josh Allen to bring home the steak. Lots to talk about after the best weekend in sports. Let's go!2025-01-221h 07
Sports LifeAn NFL MVP Debate, NFL Playoff Predictions, Heisman Not Cemented, and a New SegmentCaiden and Brett have been busy, but were able to get a pod out with some NFL playoff predictions. We are also adding a new segment to the pod which we mention at the end.2025-01-1048 min
Sports LifeThe Debate Show, Uncle Clint Fantasy Update, the Stumble Bum, RIP Rickey and Pick 6We break out the debates on the Heisman, Rookie QBs, NFL MVP, and the Next Bears Coach. Then we hit some fantasy talk with Uncle Clint followed by the Pick 6.2024-12-241h 19
Sports LifeBelichick's Girlfriend, a Sucker for Tucker, and the Pick 6Brett and Caiden talk about Belichick's move to coach UNC and the fact that he is dating a 24 year old. Weird. They also run through the Cubs getting Kyle Tucker from the Astros. Brett pleads for Vladdy Jr. as the Cubs need more production from the corners. Then the boys deliver their weekly NFL Pick 6.2024-12-1439 min
Sports LifeCoach Flus Gets Canned, Pick 6 Turnaround, and a Heisman DebateBrett and Caiden review the Bears Thanksgiving disaster. They also cover their first 6-0 week in the Pick 6 and make their picks for this Sunday. Finally, a Heisman debate where Brett makes a case for Ashton Jeanty and Caiden likes Travis Hunter.2024-12-0844 min
Sports LifeCaleb Will Save Us, Josh Allen Meal Planning, Thanksgiving Pick 6, and the Bleeping DodgersAlthough the pod studio is getting a facelift, we still snuck in a pod before Thanksgiving. We covered how Caleb Williams is progressing. Brett and Caiden chose the Capital Grill as their steak house if Josh Allen makes the Super Bowl. We also did our special pick 6 where we picked all of the Thanksgiving Day games. We closed with the MLB and the fact that the Dodgers have become an unstoppable force.2024-11-281h 15
Sports LifeBears Need to Clean House, Continued Pick 6 Meltdown, and the Fantasy LandscapeBrett and Uncle Clint unload on the Bears coaching staff and Caleb Williams. They also make their weekly picks without Caiden. They finish with some fantasy football.2024-11-151h 18
Sports LifeHail Mary, Bad Statues, Freeman Raking, Bad NFL Picks, and the Return of the Emergency ButtonBrett is joined by Caiden as they rip the Bears coaching staff, make their NFL picks, make fun of the D Wade statue, and provide live World Series updates.2024-10-3154 min
Sports LifeLTHS Football with Cooper Komsthoeft, MLB Playoff Update, and NFL Sunday LiveCoop joins the pod to discuss the Lyons Township Varsity Football team and their quest for an undefeated season. They just won their first outright conference title since 1987. We also touched on some MLB Playoffs and closed with NFL Sunday updates.2024-10-211h 26
Sports LifeA Quiet Prize Fight and Rapid Fire MLB and NFLBrett flies solo with his Saturday morning coffee talking Betterbiev-Bivol, MLB Playoffs, and NFL Pick 6.2024-10-1224 min
Sports LifeWhite Sux, MLB Playoff Predictions, Test the Genius, Fantasy pop/flops, and PICK 6The Kovels welcome back Scott the Genius for some baseball trivia. Uncle Clint's hatred of Josh Allen has reached new levels. Brett likes a Seahawks/Lions rematch in the NFC Championship. Caiden went 2-4 in his first shot at the Pick 6.2024-10-021h 21
Sports LifeShohei is Baseball's Savior, Bear(s) Down, Fantasy Pops/Flops, and a Pick 6 RestartThe guys talk about the historic Shohei season and lots of NFL topics (including Lions Coach Campbell having to move).2024-09-261h 11
Sports LifeBears, Bryce Young Benched, Fantasy, Pick 6 and High School Sports The Sports Life is all about the NFL. We're talking Bears, Fantasy, and the Weekly Pick 6. We also spent 20 minutes on high school sports.2024-09-181h 19
Sports LifeSpike Lee, Tyreek Hill Arrest, Fantasy Pops/Flops, and Pick 6The Kovel Crew launches a surprise Saturday Night Pod before NFL Week 2.2024-09-161h 27
Sports LifeCubs Pull Us Back In, Auction Drafts, Pops & Flops, and the Weekly Pick 6The band is back together and the NFL season is about to begin. The Sportslife is in full effect. Let's go!2024-09-041h 13
Sports LifeShohei 40-40, Da Bears, and Fantasy FootballBrett and Uncle Clint touch on a little bit of everything. They start off with MLB and then close with the Bears and Fantasy Football.2024-08-261h 17
Sports LifeCubs, Hard Knocks and Travel BaseballCaiden and Brett launch pod 53 during a bit of a slow season for the big 3 sports. They focus on the moves made by the Cubs, Giants Hard Knocks, and the final piece about travel baseball.2024-08-0549 min
Sports LifeCubs Buyers or Sellers, the NCAA College Football Video Game, and Travel Sports is Big BusinessCaiden and Brett return to action with POD 52. The Cubs need to be buyers and add a closer and a bat at 3rd Base or Catcher. Caiden reviews the new NCAA Football Video Game and discusses NIL money. They close with the financial projections of a weekend travel baseball tournament.2024-07-2227 min
Sports LifeCubs in a Hole, NBA Rapid Fire, and Back to Travel BallCaiden and Brett run POD 51 from the road in Indianapolis.2024-07-0737 min
Sports LifeWas Willie Mays the GOAT, Ryno Gets Tossed from a 13U Game, and a Thank You from the Sports LifeBrett is flying solo and looks back at the first 50 Pods. He also shares his thoughts on the great Willie Mays. Finally, he touches on the business of youth sports.2024-06-2526 min
Sports LifeCubs Weekly Review, NBA Finals and Lakers Coaching Saga, and an Interview with Coach Pat WoodsThe SportsLife had its first father-son combo night as Pat and Nate Woods joined the show. We spent some time complaining about the Cubs, then we jumped into some NBA talk. We closed the show with a short interview with Pat focused on high school sports.2024-06-101h 18
Sports LifeSuzuki's Redemption, Hard Knock Bears, NBA Finals, and the Decline of the American HeavyweightThe guys complain about the declining Cubs. What are they going to do to generate more offense? The Bears will be on Hard Knocks which will give the Pod lots of fun content in the NFL Preseason. The NBA Finals looks to be a promising match-up. We close discussing the fall of the American Heavyweight boxer.2024-06-031h 23
Sports LifeCubs Cannot Hit, the Mavs Are Rolling, and RIP Bill WaltonThe Cubs continue to struggle offensively and have fallen to 27-27. We are prematurely previewing a Celtics-Mavericks NBA Finals. We close with a tribute to the great Bill Walton.2024-05-281h 03
Sports LifeNBAs Final 4, Bears Over/Under 10 Wins?, and Shota the Cubbie SaviorWe introduce Genius Scott to the show as we cover the world of sports. Uncle Clint jumps topics faster than Usain Bolt. We even hit some golf and boxing! Genius Scott knows every World Series match-up from 1945-2000.2024-05-211h 28
Sports LifeCubbie Angst, the NBAs Playoff Dilemma, and Modern Era Hip Hop BeefGeorge gave Uncle Clint the night off. He joined us to talk some Cubs. Do they need more offense or relief pitching?We jumped into the NBA Playoffs, where the series are close but the games are lop-sided. We close with some pop culture talking the hip hop beef between K Dot, Drake, and J Cole.2024-05-1447 min
Sports LifeBear Down, the NFL Draft, Shota Time, and Special Guest Coach CuralliWe had a blast talking sports with LT's Coach Curalli. We spent plenty of time on the NFL draft including takes on J.J. McCarthy, Caleb Williams, Michael Penix, and Xavier Worthy. We also spent time on the Cubs and the performance of Shota Imanaga. We closed with a short interview with the Coach.2024-04-291h 42
Sports LifeCubs split with the Marlins, Bulls are Toast, and NBA PlayoffsBrett, Caiden, and Uncle Clint talk Cubs-Marlins series and NBA Playoffs. Uncle Clint loves Nico at the top of the order. Brett thinks all paths lead to Celtics - Nuggets in the NBA Finals. Caiden has been banned from bringing food to the podcast.2024-04-2252 min
Sports LifeCubs Talk, Golf is not a Sport, and the NBA PlayoffsBrett, Caiden, and Uncle Clint already have some frustrations with the Cubs. They are worried about the middle relief and Bellis bat. After a short piece on the Masters, they close on the NBA Playoffs. Can anyone take down the Nuggets?2024-04-1559 min
Sports LifeThe Exciting Cubs, Suzuki for MVP?, and the NBA Play-in TournamentThe Cubs are in full swing and are off to a 5-2 start. Brett thinks Suzuki could be an MVP sleeper. The Bulls are preparing for the play-in tournament. Caiden continues to be hopeful but a run from the Bulls is unlikely.2024-04-0749 min
Sports LifeShohei "Rose", The Cubs Opener, and NFL Over/UndersBrett and Caiden Live from Nashville cover the Shohei scandal, the Cubs opening day walk-off loss to the Rangers, and interesting NFL over/unders.2024-03-2924 min
Sports LifeThe NFL's Wheel in the Sky, the Bears Load-up, Farewell to Fields, Prepping for Cubs Mania, and an NCAA Tourney PreviewWe were able to get the Schumachers on the Pod to discuss a little bit of everything. The NFL's free agency gave us a lot to cover. Plus, the MLB season is quickly approaching and we are ready for Cubs baseball. To close, we finished with some NCAA tournament talk.2024-03-181h 32
Sports LifeNFL Free Agency Guesses and our Way Too Early MLB Predictions with a Cubs Boost (and we let it run)We talked about the top NFL free agents and potential landing spots. We talked about how these moves could affect where Justin Fields ultimately lands. Finally, we got into some early MLB predictions and Caiden ran through his entire Cubs roster. (We may have let the mic run an few extra minutes)2024-03-111h 04
Sports LifeLeBron hits 40k, Top 5 Current NBA Players, and News From The NFL CombineCaiden ran the guest list tonight bringing on his buddies Edwin and Jack. We talked top NBA players and NFL combine. As usual, all roads led back to the Chicago Bears and the soon to be QB1 Caleb Williams.2024-03-0450 min
Sports LifeThe Fields Unfollow, Some Hip-Hop Talk, Cubs get 1 (or 3) More Years with Belli, and Additional Dunk Contest Talk with Brett's Top 10Brett, Caiden, and Uncle Clint are all over the place talking football, music, baseball, and basketball. Caiden recovers from a mid-show melt down. Brett reveals his top 3 hip-hop MCs and hints at his top 10. Uncle Clint reveals his favorite musician of all time.2024-02-2658 min
Sports LifeA Look Back at the Super Bowl, Too Much GOAT Talk, The Greatest Dunk Competitions of All Time, and 5 Questions with Cooper KomsthoeftBrett and Caiden were joined by Cooper Komsthoeft for the first time. We took a look back at the Chiefs Super Bowl win. We also talked about the best dunk competitions of all time. One word...Vinsanity! We close with our first guest interview by going 5 questions with Cooper. Thanks for joining us Coop!2024-02-191h 24
Sports LifeOur Super Bowl Special with a Draft Kings BoostBrett and Caiden tough it out right after lots of wings, chips, pizza, and desserts. We jump right into the Chiefs repeat and what's next for the 49ers. Pretty sure Caiden fell asleep at one point.2024-02-1222 min
Sports LifeIs Mahomes the GOAT, who is Kyle Hamilton, our Super Bowl predictions, and an NBA throwback game with Steph and LebronBrett and Caiden go all-in on Patrick Mahomes. Brett thinks Tom Brady was an all time great, but still overrated. Both Brett and Caiden are going with the Chiefs to win the Super Bowl. They close with some NBA talk.2024-02-0339 min
Sports LifeThe Best Sunday in Sports, Will There Be a "Mahomes Special", The NFL Emergency Button, and Jim Harbaugh back to the NFLBrett, Caiden, and Uncle Clint mix it up on the NFL Playoffs and give their predictions for the AFC and NFC Champs. They also weigh-in on the Harbaugh hiring and if he can get back to the Super Bowl with the Chargers.2024-01-2757 min
Sports LifeThe Bulls Ring of Madness, NFL Playoffs including the NFC East Collapse, NFLs Coaching Carousel, and Best Sports NamesAfter a week off due to the snow business, we came back with a lot of topics to cover. Brett and Caiden went to the Ring of Honor game for the Bulls. Uncle Clint cannot believe the Cowboys are keeping their coach. We even talked a little bit of boxing at the end. Enjoy!!!2024-01-1945 min
Sports LifeMore Fields talk, the Detroit shaft, Lamar dominant, Pick 6 failure, the solid CFP playoffs and Top Fictional Sports Character NamesBrett, Caiden, and Uncle Clint debate the Fields situation. They also attempt to pick all Week 18 games while touching on Lamar, NFL officiating, and the CFP. They close with discussing the greatest fictional sports character names. Only one name reigned supreme...2024-01-0554 min
Sports LifeThe Dodgers Make Us Sick, Weekly NFL Pick 6, Fantasy Football, Can the Bulls Make the Playoffs, and Top Sports Movies of All TimeBrett, Caiden, and Uncle Clint start off with their jealousy of the Dodgers. They also get heavy into the NFL including Lamar for MVP. They close on the greatest sports movies of all time.2023-12-2959 min
Sports LifeOur too early NFL Awards, Weekly Pick 6, the Red Hot Bulls, and our Farewell to HBO’s Real SportsBrett and Caiden go old school without guests. Brett closes with a tribute to HBO's Real Sports, which is ending after 29 seasons.2023-12-2243 min
Sports LifeShohei gets $700 million, Lakers win the 1st IST, NFL Pick 6, and what to do with Justin FieldsBrett, Caiden, Uncle Clint, and Pep went through the Shohei deal. During the show it looked like the Dodgers landed Glasnow too. The Dodgers are loaded up and the Cubs fans are getting nervous. We also talked some NBA IST, NFL Picks and Fantasy Playoffs. Last but not least, should the Bears keep Fields? Enjoy!2023-12-151h 29
Sports LifeThe Greatest Hitter Debate, the weekly NFL pick 6, Bye Bye Barry, and the Yanks land Soto.In this long-awaited pod, Brett, Caiden, Uncle Clint, Pep, Godfather RV, and the Old Man debate the greatest hitter of all time. We close on a variety of topics including the Amazon special on Barry Sanders, the NFL, and the Yanks making the first splash deal of the off-season.2023-12-081h 14
Sports LifeNFL madness, the new weekly pick 6, the MLB offseason, and we let it run a few minutesWe cover a lot of NFL this week so of course we talked Fields, Dak, Hurts, and Allen. We also talked a little MLB and closed with Caiden's Chicago sports update. (Plus a preview of next week's episode).2023-11-291h 10
Sports LifeCan the Cubs get Shohei, Tank Dell is the real deal, and the Eagles keep getting it done.Brett, Caiden, and Uncle Clint run through some Chicago sports, MLB awards, Shohei, and NFL fantasy talk in this episode.2023-11-2255 min
Sports LifeCongrats Rangers, Ross out for the Cubs, the Bengals are back, Fantasy pops/flops, NBA in season tourney, and Caiden's Windy City CornerBrett, Caiden, and Uncle Clint go live for over an hour on everything going on in the sports world.2023-11-081h 25
Sports LifeWorld Series update, Kohl's cash facts, NFL Week 9, Clippers dumb move, RIP Bobby Knight, and youth sportsBrett and Caiden cover all the major sports. They touch on the Raiders changes, surprise Super Bowl matchup, and NFL Week 9 games. For hoops they cover the James Harden trade and the passing of Bobby Knight. They close with youth sports.2023-11-0248 min
Sports LifeLive NLCS updates, NFL madness, Kurt Cousins Kohl's Cash, NBA finals picks, and we let it run 2 minutesBrett, Caiden, and Uncle Clint have some fun with the big three sports. The pod takes a wild turn when Uncle Clint gives us some Onion style reporting on Kurt Cousins. Brett thinks maybe one last run for King James and the Lakers.2023-10-2650 min
Sports LifeMLB Playoffs, NFL Week 6 media overreactions, Fantasy pops and flops, and our 20th show Blooper reel.Uncle Clint, Nate, Caiden, and Brett have an open forum on all things sports. Uncle Clint thinks Justin Fields is the worst QB in the NFL. Caiden tries to play retro bowl while talking on the pod and the results are interesting. Brett thinks Tom Brady is overrated. Nate learns it's hard to get your points in with a room full of Kovels. What a show!2023-10-1850 min
Sports LifeMLB Playoff update, NFL media overreactions, Dak is like Cutler, and big week 6 matchups.For the first time, Brett has to manage two teenagers (mainly Caiden) as George joined the pod. They start with an MLB postseason update followed by NFL talk. NFL segments include odd SB matchups, weekly media overreaction, fantasy picks, and best Week 6 games.2023-10-1143 min
Sports LifeThe MLB Wild Card round, NFL Week 5 preview, Bears finally win, and Canelo-Charlo review.Brett and Caiden cover the blazing fast wild card round. They also jump into an NFL week 5 preview focused on the interesting games. The Bears finally won on TNF while the pod was live. Brett closes by discussing a lackluster performance by Charlo against Canelo.2023-10-0631 min
Sports LifeThe Cubs late season meltdown and our regular season MLB awardsUncle Clint joins Brett and Caiden to discuss the Cubs late season struggles. We close with our MLB awards. Most seemed clear-cut but there was some debate on the NL Cy Young and Manager of the Year.2023-10-0231 min
Sports LifeCubs wild card hopes are slipping away and Dame to the BucksBrett and Caiden talk about the Cubs getting swept by the Braves. Brett closes with NBA talk on the three team deal that sent Dame to the Bucks.2023-09-2924 min
Sports LifeCubs sweep Rockies, Acuna joins the 40-40 Club, and Fantasy Football talkUncle Clint joins Brett and Caiden to talk about the Cubs staying alive and red hot Suzuki. They cover the 5 players that have made the 40-40 club with Acuna being the first in 17 years. They close with Fantasy talk and Uncle Clint loving Tank Dell and Puka Nacua.2023-09-2552 min
Sports LifeCubs on the outside looking in and the future of NFL running backs.Brett is solo tonight covering the Cubs Pirates series and the Cubs post-season chances. Finally, a take on NFL running backs and the future of the position.2023-09-2215 minSports LifeCubs are sinking fast, and new baseball rules are changing the gameBrett and Caiden cover the Cubs getting swept by the Diamondbacks. They also review how the new baseball rules have sped up the game and improved the fan experience.2023-09-1818 min
Sports LifeCubs get rocked, 2016 World Series was long ago, and an NFL Week One recapBrett and Caiden talk about the Cubs dropping 5 of their last 7. They also review the decline of Javy and KB from the 2016 World Series team. They close with some NFL talk, where Caiden won't stop talking about the Saints.2023-09-1427 min
Sports LifeCubs get snake bit, Djokovic aging like fine wine, and our NFL Predictions.Brett, Caiden, and Uncle Clint cover the Cubs dropping 3 out of 4 to the Diamondbacks. Brett gives props to Djokovic for his 24th major. The crew closes with NFL predictions and a youth sports update.2023-09-1129 min
Sports LifeCubbies sweep Giants, the NPB Posting System, and our Shohei obsession.Brett and Caiden cover the Cubs 3 game sweep of the Giants. They also do a dive into Japan's professional baseball league and Shohei's journey to the MLB. Finally, the next Japanese pitching phenom is Roki Sasaki.2023-09-0729 min
Sports LifeThree generations of Cub fans talk about their split with the Reds and who's going to get 3,000 hits and 500 HRsUncle Clint and Grandpa Kovel join Brett and Caiden to talk about the Cubs series with the Reds. They also go into which active players can get to 3,000 hits and/or 500 homeruns. Some of the show favorites come up, including Ichiro, Verlander, and De La Cruz.2023-09-0431 min
Sports LifeYouth Performance Special: What age to start strength trainingBrett provides some background and information on youth strength training. He also drops a hint about the upcoming pod after the Cubs-Reds series.2023-09-0212 min
Sports LifeCubs make statement, Belli is no Ben Simmons, and the Angels collapseBrett and Caiden recap the Cubs-Brewers series. They also talk the resurgence of Cody Bellinger and the utter collapse of the Angels.2023-08-3120 min
Sports LifeCubs take down Pirates, can Verlander get 300, and most unbreakable sports records.Brett, Caiden, and Uncle Clint breakdown Cubs Pirates series. They also debate if Verlander can get to 300 wins. Brett closes the show with love and support for a friend.2023-08-2831 min
Sports LifeCubs top Tigers, HBO Hard Knocks review, and youth sports update.Brett flies solo tonight as Caiden crashed early. He covers the Cubs taking 2 of 3 from the Tigers. He also does a review of HBO's Hard Knocks including a few of his favorite moments from past seasons. He closes with some youth sports talk.2023-08-2418 min
Sports LifeCubs take 2 of 3 from KC & Uncle Clint joins the podBrett, Caiden, and Uncle Clint talk about the Cubs playoff push. They also discuss their recent fantasy drafts. Uncle Clint gives us his first "Super Sleeper" of the season.2023-08-2124 min
Sports LifeCubs Walk It Off, Best Baseball Fights & Fantasy Football Brett and Caiden breakdown the Cubs / White Sox series. Brett also covers some of his favorite baseball fights. Caiden gives a fantasy football update.2023-08-1721 min
Sports LifeLast Two Cubs/Blue Jay Games & Youth SportsWe are going to discuss the last two Cubs / Blue Jays Games. And touch on Youth sports.2023-08-1522 min
Sports LifeWhere It All Started- Pilot Episode Come join us for a family friendly, entertaining discussion on Chicago Cubs, youth sports and fantasy football. Let's go!2023-08-1517 min