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Connections: A Sports Media PodcastCHGO's Luke Stuckmeyer joins showWe're back with the second edition of Connections. This week we're joined with Cody's co-worker and co-host of the CHGO Cubs Podcast, Luke Stuckmeyer. Luke has worked in the Chicago media industry for close to two decades, most notably at NBC Sports Chicago, covering the Cubs.
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2022-12-131h 04Connections: A Sports Media PodcastHEY! Cody decided to rebrand the podcast and start something newHey, so this used to be The Sky Is Falling Podcast. A lot has happened. Cody and Tommy are still friends. They were at Illinois/Northwestern last weekend, actually.
But.
This is something new.
You might know Cody Delmendo from the CHGO Cubs Podcast, but there's so much more about him and his journey in the media industry. This is just the beginning.
Connections is a sports media podcast where we'll talk about the happenings in the media industry and conversations with others in the industry and their story of how...
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Connections: A Sports Media PodcastWeek 3 Bears Recap - Browns sacked Justin Fields 9 timesCody and Tommy recap the barn burner that was the Bears 26-6 loss to the Browns on Sunday.
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2021-09-2733 minConnections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 104 - Bears Week 2 Recap and Browns PreviewCody and Tommy talk about the Bears first win of the season and preview what's to come with the Browns this Sunday. What do they expect from Justin Fields in his first career start and how Matt Nagy can mess this up. Josh joins us to celebrate the White Sox clinching the AL Central. Illinois continues to prove they are a basketball school and fuck the St. Louis Cardinals.
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2021-09-241h 47Connections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 103 - Bears Week 1 Recap & Bengals PreviewWe're back for another trip around the pain that is being a Chicago Bears fan. The Bears were exactly who we thought they were Sunday night on primetime and we still perhaps talked ourselves into thinking they can win this Sunday against the Bengals.
That said, we are getting up for another Illinois Football game. We love pain on this podcast.
Kris Bryant also returned to Wrigley Field this past weekend. The White Sox are coasting and still somehow piling on injuries. And their fans for some reason are booing Kyle Schwarber.
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Connections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 101 - It's Justin Fields world and we're just living in itNo Tommy or Sean this week so Cody does this solo but has some guests, including normal guest Josh and Greg Braggs from Braggs In The Stands. Cody and Josh talk about the White Sox bullpen issues with Craig Kimbrel and Liam Hendriks. What is wrong with Yoan Moncada and the offense struggles with RISP. Cody and Greg talk all about Justin Fields, his experiences at training camp this summer, and what's to come this season.
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2021-08-162h 08Connections: A Sports Media PodcastSPECIAL EDITION POD - CUBS PROSPECT KOHL FRANKLINIn this special podcast, Cody talked with Cubs minor league prospect Kohl Franklin back in May. At the time Franklin was rehabbing an injury and wasn't at a Cubs affiliate. He is now getting going if you've checked his Twitter timeline lately. He's one of the top pitching prospects in the Cubs farm system. Something to ease the pain of losing Rizzo, Bryant and Baez last week.
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2021-08-0636 minConnections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 99 - Trade Deadline Talk Is Finally OverCody, Tommy, and Josh (for like 30 minutes before his internet died) talk all about the MLB trade deadline for the Cubs and White Sox. Who won the Kimbrel trade? Ayo Dosunmu and perhaps Derrick Rose are coming home and Lonzo Ball is high on the Bulls free agent list. The Bears enter training camp with positive vibes, like Andy Dalton's beard and the Blackhawks are going for it next year now apparently.
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2021-08-022h 05Connections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 98 - The Time Cody Used A Mobile Hot Spot To Record The ShowBare with us this week as Cody used his work phone's 5G hot spot to have internet access and record the show on our recording/streaming platform. But Cody, Tommy, and Josh talk the week in Chicago baseball. Eloy returning for the Sox. Is he the addition the Sox needs or do they need another bullpen arm? Perhaps Ryan Tepera? Cubs fans prepare for the last week of the core players they've had since 2015. What the Cubs need to do in what could be the most important week of the season that could decide the next two seasons for...
2021-07-261h 53Connections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 97 - Tommy survived the 9-9-9 ChallengeCody is back from Iowa, where they are literally built different and Tommy explains what it was like doing the 9-9-9 challenge this weekend with Sean. The Cubs traded Joc Pederson, drafted the best lefty in the draft, and still have Kris Bryant and Craig Kimbrel. The White Sox rolled over the weekend against the Astros and extended Lance Lynn for the next two years at least. Who we would cheer for in a Brewers/White Sox World Series and more. The Bulls signed Marko Simonovic and Lonzo Ball is officially on the Bulls radar. Allen Robinson will...
2021-07-201h 57Connections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 94 - Cubs, White Sox Injured List, Blackhawks Front Office and Scottie Pippen: WOOFCody, Tommy, and Josh go full send on their weekends. Cody and Tommy in St. Louis and Josh's birthday weekend. The White Sox Injured List is full of guys and it's starting to show on their squad. What moves can they make before the deadline, if any? The Cubs' offense looks like April again and the lack of starting pitching is starting to take a toll on the entire team again, but the schedule is favorable in July. Scottie Pippen dropped a bombshell calling Phil Jackson a racist. The Blackhawks and the sexual assualt saga with Brad Aldrich is...
2021-06-292h 09Connections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 92 - Chicago is 100% BACKIt's been over a year but Chicago became 100 percent open last Friday. Cody and Tommy took in the first 100% capacity Cubs game at Wrigley Field and the vibes were off the charts. The Cubs swept the Cardinals, and White Sox swept the Tigers over the weekend. Both teams atop their divisions. Are we having fun yet? We talk all about it, Allen Robinson reporting to minicamp and Bears vibes, Coby White's shoulder injury and potential point guards the Bulls can buy if they don't hit in the draft lottery next week, and a lot more. Tune in for a...
2021-06-152h 07Connections: A Sports Media PodcastCatching Up With Our Dad Kevin KadukCody catches up with our friend and reoccurring guest Kevin Kaduk, writer for the Chicago sports newsletter Midway Minute. They talk Cubs, White Sox, Bears, and how they plan to hang out with all their Twitter friends now that the pandemic is coming to an end. And a whole lot more!
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2021-06-101h 04Connections: A Sports Media PodcastMax Bain & Steve MorckWe got a nice little Memorial Day special as Cody talks all things White Sox with a long-time friend of his and Tommy's from college Steve Morck. Steve works as Senior Digital Media Producer for University of Illinois Public Media, an NPR+PBS member station. They talk about the Sox and a lot more. In the second half of the show, reoccurring guest South Bend Cubs pitcher Max Bain joins the pod. If you missed the first interview with him in January, click here. Cody and Tommy catch up with Max and his transition to High-A ball in the...
2021-05-281h 59Connections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 89 - Unwritten Rules are lame & weakCody, Josh, and Tommy recap another week of Chicago sports, mainly revolved around the Cubs and White Sox. There's a lot of talk about the unwritten rules after Tony La Russa's comments this week. The Sox also had a tough weekend against the Yankees. The Cubs had an energizing week against the Nationals and went into Sunday Night Baseball with a lot of momentum. We finish up with our end-of-the-show segments.
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2021-05-241h 39Connections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 88 - Summer Time Chi is BACKVibes continue to trend up especially in the Bears camp where Justin Fields continues to make headlines. Josh cohosts this episode with Cody and Sean so we get plenty of Sox in as Josh just missed the 10-0 bet by four games. We touch on the Bulls for a bit as the last game is played on Sunday before the end of the season. Our show wraps up with our normal segments.
Also if you're listening to this on Monday 05/17 go ahead and give Cody a nice B-Day shoutout #crackum.
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2021-05-171h 53Connections: A Sports Media PodcastButkas Stats & AnalyticsFresh off live-streaming himself eating a jar of mayonnaise Cody managed to lead today's podcast with Tommy and Sean. They get into the nitty-gritty with Excel specialist Quinten Krzysko aka @butkusstats on Twitter to talk about Bears NFL Draft and when the best time to start Justin Fields is.
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2021-05-071h 02Connections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 84 - Cody's too busy to answer your text messagesOur entire group is back and it feels so good. Cubs' offense is historically bad. Carlos Rodon was two outs away from a perfect game. The Bulls playoff chances feel very slim. The Bears exist. The Blackhawks have an important series against Nashville coming up. And a whole more.
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2021-04-191h 56Connections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 83 - The Cubs offense is deadAaand we're back. The Cubs ruined Cody and Tommy's weekend. Zach LaVine had a historic game in a loss. The White Sox mash baseballs and, believe it or not, the Bears found a way to not embarrass themselves this week.
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Connections: A Sports Media PodcastANDY F*UCKING DALTONCody and Josh air their grievances towards the Chicago Bears following the Bears signing of quarterback Andy Dalton. Lots to unpack.
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2021-03-181h 24Connections: A Sports Media PodcastLocked On Bulls Matt Peck & Illinois Basketball's Mike LaTulipIf you like basketball, and specifically basketball that takes place in Illinois, you've come to the right place. Cody talks Bulls with our friend Matt Peck from the Locked On Bulls podcast and talks Illinois Basketball, the Big Ten Tournament and March Madness with former guard Mike LaTulip.
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2021-03-112h 09Connections: A Sports Media PodcastNBC Sports Chicago Cubs writer Tim StebbinsReoccurring guest Tim Stebbins joined Cody Wednesday night to talk about a little Cubs baseball, Spring Training, and a whole lot more. This was recorded live so if you want the video version head over to our social channels to watch it.
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2021-02-2549 minConnections: A Sports Media PodcastCubs Pitching Prospect Joe NahasCubs pitching prospect Joe Nahes joins Cody to talk all things baseball, life during the pandemic, living in Arizona, signing with the Cubs, and a whole lot more!
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2021-02-1855 minConnections: A Sports Media PodcastBears/Carson Wentz Talk w/Austin from Lake Shore Live Podcast & Road Trip Activities DraftLet's get weird on a Thursday. Cody recently went on the Lake Shore Live Podcast so we had to have host Austin Fuglestad on the show this week to talk Bears and the Carson Wentz trade rumors as that storyline continues to heat up.
We also did a Roadtrip Actitivites Draft. We plan to implement all these choices when we go watch Illinois win the NCAA Tournament in March. Lock it in.
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2021-02-111h 12Connections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 63 - Illinois is BACK w/former Illini Mike LaTulip & Bulls post-draft talk w/Bulls ScriptedHappy Black Friday. Happy Thanksgiving. Happy four day weekend, folks. We're very thankful for all y'all who support us and continue to to tune in every week. This week was a bit wild but we have two awesome interviews on the backend of the show. We try to convince ourselves the Bears can actually beat Green Bay and we tell everyone what we're thankful for.
Cody will live stream during Sunday Night Football's Bears/Packers matchup. Go follow us on Twitter (@skyisfallingpod), Facebook (facebook.com/skyisfallingpod) and on twitch (twitch.tv/codelmendo) to follow along Sunday...
2020-11-2700 minConnections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 62 - Tony CampanaWe have a bit of a different twist during the Bears bye week. We're happy to talk to former Cubs outfielder Tony Campana over the weekend. Cody wrote about him a few weeks back, which is what led to this interview. We also have our normal mid-week segments.
The article: https://ontapsportsnet.com/2020/11/11/where-are-they-now-what-happened-to-tony-campana/
No show Thursday because of Thanksgiving, but we'll have a special episode out on Black Friday. Stay safe this week everyone!
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2020-11-2300 minConnections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 61 - Bulls draft Patrick Williams ... who?On tap tonight, Cody and Tommy discuss the Bulls selecting Patrick Williams with the 4th pick of the NBA Draft. We take a look back on the Theo Epstein Era with the Cubs and to no ones surprise, we're still mad at the god damn Chicago Bears.
Bears bye this week, but no worries, we have a special podcast coming next Monday. Stay tuned.
We live streamed with our buddies at @BullOnTap during the draft so go give those guys a follow. We'll be doing more live streams for the foreseeable future so...
2020-11-1900 minConnections: A Sports Media PodcastFire TLR into the sun + Cubs talk w/DOM_Frederic & Bears/Vikings PreviewSend thoughts and prayers to the White Sox PR Team trying to spin the Tony La Russa bombshell hire positively after his this week's news. Cubs offseason talk, his relationship with Ian Happ and more with DOM_Frederic. The Bears suck but play a football game Monday. Bulls selection possibilities for the NBA Draft, trade rumors and the season start.
Tommy is out due to his employer making him work overtime. Please send him thoughts and prayers in his mentions. Big news coming up next week!
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Connections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 59 - Bears/Titans Preview & Buzz/Sox On Tap on TLR hireHappy No Nut November everyone. Let's talk Chicago sports because nothing else important is happening in the world right now. Obviously.Bears go into Tennessee this week at 5-3. Can they get back in the win column? Buzz from Sox On Tap joins the program to break down the Tony La Russa hire with Cody. The Bulls hired new assistant coaches. Illinois looks to get their first win against Minnesota this week. Make sure to follow us on social media: @skyisfallingpod on Twitter and skyisfallingpod on IG.
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Connections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 57 - Speaking it into Existence with Kevin KadukWe're back with a big episode this week. We hit the Bears and Blackhawks with Kevin Kaduk before talking some Bulls and hitting our (new) weekly segments.NFL Picks Update - 10:39Kevin Kaduk - 15:28Bulls - 45:45U of I Football - 59:39Bachelorette Recap - 01:06:16Never a Doubt Parlay of the Week - 01:14:55Best & Worst - 01:33:27Shadow Realm - 01;50:50Voicemails - 02:05:43
2020-10-2200 min2020-10-1900 minConnections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 56 - Chicago Comedian Joe KilgallonEveryone go tell Tommy happy birthday. Sean stepped up to the plate and delivered with Cody tonight. We're speaking Le'Veon Bell to the Chicago Bears into existence. Cody and Sean preview the Bears and Panthers game ahead this weekend. Chicago Comedian Joe Kilgallon joins the podcast for a Cubs depression update. Ricky Renteria is out ... is Tony La Russa in? Two new segments, best & worst, shadow realm of the week and voicemails.NFL Picks Update & Bears - 7:50Cubs w/Joe Kilgallon - 40:06White Sox - 1:16:16Bulls - 1:26:08Never A Doubt Parlay of the week...
2020-10-1500 minConnections: A Sports Media PodcastBears/Buccaneers & Week 5 NFL RecapWe recap this week's Bears game as well as talk some Sunday games before talking about the recent Blackhawks moves.
2020-10-1200 minConnections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 55 - Bears/Bucs preview & Sox On Tap's Tony MarcheseWe're back for another episode and after a week of really tough losses, we react to the Cubs and White Sox playoff losses a week later. We got On Tap Sports Net President and Co-Host of Sox On Tap Tony Marchese on talkin' about the Sox future and possible moves this offseason. Try to find get optimistic about the Bears Thursday night matchup and our normal segments at the end of the show.Bears - 7:36White Sox/Interview w/Tony Marchese of Sox On Tap - 30:59Cubs: 1:11:46NHL Draft/Blackhawks: 1:24:31Best & Worst of the...
2020-10-0800 minConnections: A Sports Media PodcastBears 2020 Recap - Week 4/Colts & Reaction to Cubs and White Sox playoff exitsWe're sorry we missed the pregame show today. Way too many drinks Saturday night. But we were able to recap the Bears ugly showing against the Colts Sunday. And we had thoughts and the White Sox and Cubs playoff exits.Regular show Thursday as well as Bears pregame live stream coming Thursday.
2020-10-0500 minConnections: A Sports Media PodcastBears 2020 Recap - Week 4/Colts & Reaction to Cubs and White Sox playoff exitsWe're sorry we missed the pregame show today. Way too many drinks Saturday night. But we were able to recap the Bears ugly showing against the Colts Sunday. And we had thoughts and the White Sox and Cubs playoff exits.Regular show Thursday as well as Bears pregame live stream coming Thursday.
2020-10-0500 minConnections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 54 - Cubs/Marlins Game 1 Reaction & Dan Lehv - President of the Chicago SteelWe have a packed episode this week going through last week's NFL picks and talking some Bears football with the new QB at the helm. Cubs talk is next after the abysmal showing from the Cubs offense (again) followed by a Blackhawks trade and our interview with the Chicago Steel's President Dan Lehv. We wrap up the show with our usual segments.04:39 - NFL Picks15:56 - Bears37:28 - Cubs & Sox56:20 - Blackhawks59:53 - Dan Lehv01:34:46 - Best & Worst01:48:04 - Shadow Realm
2020-10-012h 03Connections: A Sports Media PodcastBears 2020 Recap - Week 3/Falcons & Crosstown Cup recapFresh off a huge comeback win agains the Falcons, the Bears are 3-0 for the first time since 2013 during the Trestman Era. Nick Foles surprisingly entered the game and led a comeback Falcons fans will likely won't forget in awhile. Sean misses the show because he's moving but Tommy doesn't let anything keep him from dragging him and the rest of Team Mitch down. We also recap the Crosstown Cup and preview the Cubs and White Sox playoff series this coming week. Full show is back on Thursday!
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Connections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 53 - David Kaplan of ESPN 1000 & NBC Sports ChicagoThis week we have a jam packed episode talking about the upcoming Bears game, Cubs & Sox recent hitting slumps, U of I basketball and our usual segments. We also welcome a couple guests including David Kaplan who we talked Chicago sports with including the championship Bulls team and dynamics of the front office during the Jerry Krause era and much more. Our show wraps up with our usual segments with a little announcement at the end.09:21 - NFL Picks Update14:05 - David Kaplan50:08 - Bears01:03:16 - Cubs & Sox01:23:10 - UofI01:25:03 - Best & Worst
2020-09-242h 18Connections: A Sports Media PodcastBears 2020 Recap - Week 2/New York GiantsThe boys recap the week 2 win against the NY Giants.
2020-09-2034 minConnections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 52 - Ron Shell from PointsBet SportsbookThis week we have a jam packed episode starting with the Bears and if Trubisky is the one to take the Bears to the Superbowl. After that we talk with Ron Shell, one of the VPs from PointsBet Sportsbook, on their new opening in Illinois. We then dive into the Cubs & Sox seasons and the Bulls' head coach search before touching on the return of the Big10 and our normal segments.06:16 - Bears41:14 - Ron Shell01:05:01 - Baseball01:23:27 - Bulls01:32:05 - Big1001:34:36 - Best & Worst01:50:05 - Shadow Realm01:58:45 - Voicemails
2020-09-172h 06Connections: A Sports Media PodcastBears 2020 Week 1 Recap & Alec Mills' No HitterCody and Sean recap the first game of the Bear's 2020 season with Josh Barlog before hitting on Alex Mills' no-hitter and an early shadow realm of the week.
2020-09-141h 01Connections: A Sports Media PodcastFootball is Back with Aaron LemingCody and Sean record today's first full length football episode as we talk about the matchup with the Lions, the injury report and extending A-Rob. We then cut to our interview with Aaron Leming as he helps preview some Bears topics before hitting our divisional predictions for the upcoming season.
2020-09-101h 56Connections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 51 - Trubisky is QB1We run through a jam packed episode this week with the latest on the Bears QB drama, Cubs/Sox records, Bulls failing to build around Jimmy Butler and the most recent news regarding the NCAA and U of I sports. We wrap up the show with our usual segments.Bears - 07:51Cubs - 31:24Sox - 48:04Bulls - 55:19Illinois - 01:02:05Best and Worst - 01:10:51Shadow Realm - 01:21:50Voicemails - 01:30:07
2020-09-071h 47Connections: A Sports Media PodcastJared Carrabis of Barstool SportsThe Rocket and most unbiased journalist on the internet Jared Carrabis of Barstool Sports joins the show.
2020-09-031h 38Connections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 50 - Bella ThorneWe have a jam packed episode this week talking about the Cubs recent losses, the Bears current QB situation, the White Sox being on a streak and the current Illinois prospects going into next season. We talk about all this before hitting our normal segments and wrapping up with a voicemail from our guy in Iowa.10:01 - Cubs31:39 - Bears56:40 - White Sox01:11:44 - Illinois Basketball01:17:20 - Best & Worst01:29:35 - Shadow Realm01:46:44 - Voicemail
2020-08-312h 00Connections: A Sports Media PodcastTeddy Bridgewater's PieceTommy and Sean run through the current topics that are coming up this week. State of the Country & Cancelled Games - 04:18Giolito's No Hitter - 15:09Cubs & Tigers - 19:03David Montgomery Injury - 25:12Draftkings Bets - 34:34Final Thoughts - 43:39
2020-08-2753 minConnections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 49 - Booker was #1We are back with our Sunday episode starting off with the Cubs and Sox showdown. After our baseball talk we dive into some NFL news and Bears training camp conversations. After football we hit the Bulls and the upcoming draft prospects and possible trades with the fourth pick. We finish off the show with our best and worst and shadow realm before some final thoughts.05:11 - Cubs & Sox48:56 - NFL & the Bears01:03:57 - Bulls & the NBA Draft01:16:24 - Best and Worst01:33:21 - Shadow Realm01:38:56 - Final Thoughts
2020-08-241h 46Connections: A Sports Media PodcastThe Blackhawks are dead & Matt Peck of Locked On Bulls & Bulls OutsidersTommy & Sean break down the Blackhawks postseason loss to the Golden Knights. Cody welcomes reoccurring guest Matt Peck back on to talk Bulls, the NBA bubble and the NBA Draft Lottery.Blackhawks: 3:08Bulls & Matt Peck: 38:36
2020-08-201h 57Connections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 48 - Twitter Bot CodyThis weeks episode is filled with great Chicago sports news. We start off by talking Blackhawks hockey and their series with the Golden Knights. We then talk Cubs & Sox as we live stream the Cubs/Brewers game in the background. After baseball we talk about the recent Bulls news and NBA playoffs before hitting the Bears to round out the sports segments. We close out the show with our normal segments and voicemails.04:40 - Blackhawks15:16 - Cubs/Sox39:43 - Bulls/NBA Playoffs01:00:17 - Bears01:09:04 - Best and Worst01:22:12 - Shadow Realm01:33:47...
2020-08-171h 42Connections: A Sports Media PodcastSir Yacht & Blackhawks/Golden Knights Game 1 RecapIn our first episode of our new Thursday show format. Tommy recaps and previews the Blackhawks series with the Golden Knights. Cody interviews the CEO of Ohio known as Sir Yacht, a big Cleveland sports fan and popular guy on Twitter, Youtube and Tik Tok.Blackhawks talk: 3:12Sir Yacht: 22:48Show wrap up: 1:25:03
2020-08-131h 29Connections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 47 - WAPWe are back with an in-person episode this week as Sean and Tommy met at Cody's place. We talk through our normal Chicago sports teams leading off with the Cubs and Sox then talking Hawks and Bulls (yes Boylen is still the coach). We end the episode with our best and worst, shadow realm and our T-shirt giveaway.07:04 - Cubs/Sox30:10 - Blackhawks39:44 - Bulls48:33 - Best & Worst01:01:28 - Shadow Realm01:13:45 - T-Shirt Giveaway
2020-08-101h 20Connections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 46 - The Craig Kimbrel EpisodeWe are back after our post-Cody show with the full gang. We start off with a long baseball talk followed by the Blackhawks and the Bears. We then have our weekly Boylen check and round off the episode with our normal segments.15:25 - Cubs & Sox51:51 - Blackhawks01:01:28 - Cutty & the Bears01:09:48 - Boylen Check01:12:29 - Best & Worst 01:30:34 - Shadow Realm01:32:34 - Voicemails
2020-08-061h 46Connections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 45 - Big Dave of NBC Sports Chicago's Bulls OutsidersSports are back. The Blackhawks win their first playoff game since 2017. Cody recaps both the White Sox and Cubs weekend sweeps. Big Dave of NBC Sports Chicago joins the program to talk Bulls and the NBA bubble. Ayo and Kofi are coming back to Illinois. Mitch versus Nick.We're also doing a giveaway this week. Go follow us on Twitter (@skyisfallingpod) for a chance to win a free t-shirt.Blackhawks: 2:06Cubs/White Sox - 13:08Big Dave/Bulls talk - 46:42Illinois Basketball - 1:38:50Bears talk: 1:42:49
2020-08-031h 53Connections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 44 - Ron Luce from the Four Feathers PodcastWe're back with another midweek episode with some updates from every Chicago sports team. We start off with baseball talk regarding the Cubs and White Sox as well as some Bears news before talking with Ron Luce about the Blackhawks. After our conversation with Ron we do our weekly Boylen check before going into our normal segments.08:00 - Cubs & Sox23:20 - Bears Presser Reactions38:02 - Ron Luce01:15:20 - Boylen Check01:23:16 - Best & Worst01:38:35 - Shadow Realm
2020-07-301h 48Connections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 43 - Aaron & Matt from the Yipps PodcastThis week we start off the episode talking with Aaron and Matt from the Yipps baseball podcast about the White Sox and Cubs and how their seasons have started. After the interview we dive into football about a couple recent trades. We also talk about some recent news from the Knicks regarding a new head coach and some potential trade talks before hitting the NHL and some Hawks news.07:47 - The Yipps Pod47:20 - Baseball Recap56:28 - Football Trades01:08:44 - Basketball & the Knicks01:18:01 - Seabrook out & Kraken talk01:22:40 - Goal of the Week
2020-07-271h 28Connections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 42 - Chicago Cubs Prospect Kohl FranklinThis week we focus on baseball now that the season is almost here. We start the show by talking about Mookie's new (huge) contract before diving right into the Cubs. We talk Cubs salary cap issues, how coronavirus can affect the lineup and how Cubs and Sox fans compare. We then talk about the Sox and what they're prospects are looking like for the future. For this week's interview we have Kohl Franklin from the Cubs organization to talk baseball before rounding off the show with our normal segments.09:37 - Mookie22:15 - Cubs talk48:02 - Sox...
2020-07-231h 59Connections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 41 - Baseball is Back & Best Voices in Sports Media DraftBaseball season is finally here! Today's episode we have an emphasis on baseball as we watched the first Cubs vs Sox game live. We go through Fangraph's positional rankings to start off the show before talking NFL controversies. More Washington stories emerges that we talk about and the NFL announces their return to camp dates for players. We finish up the show with some more depressing Boylen talk from The Athletic before making our picks in the best sports media voices draft. 09:48 - Positional Rankings01:03:48 - Dan Snyder01:08:46 - NFL Camp Dates01:16:15 - Darnell Mayberry...
2020-07-201h 56Connections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 40 - Andrew Brown from the High and Inside PodcastWe are back with another mid-week episode featuring our best and worst of the week as well as shadow realm of the week. We also play our voicemail from our guy in Iowa and start sports off with some Rizzo news. After Rizzo we talk about the Marquee Sports Network contract as there is still no deal with Comcast. COVID testing is still prevalent in baseball as more players are continuing to complain about test timing. We wrap up baseball we discuss the Quintana trade anniversary before having Andrew Brown on to talk Eugene Emeralds. After the interview we wrap...
2020-07-161h 47Connections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 39 - #FreeWoj & Best Hangover Foods DraftThe boys are back by starting the week off with our #freewoj thoughts. College sports are also mitigating their coronavirus responses by changing up their respective seasons. We also talk baseball and the upcoming season as Kopech is going to be sitting out as well as the recent Darvish scare and twitter's reactions. After baseball, we mention LT's (bad) take on ARob and talk a little NFC North receivers. We then talk Bulls as Luol Deng bashed Gar Forman in a recent interview as well as discussing the 10 year anniversary of 'The Decision' and what it could have meant for...
2020-07-131h 55Connections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 38 - Cam Ellis from NBC Sports ChicagoWe're back with an early mid-week episode. Today we kick off with our best and worst of the week as well as our shadow realm before having Cam Ellis of the NBC Sports Network as well as co-host of the Under Center Podcast. We talk some Bears as well as a little bit of Patrick Mahomes considering the news of his new contract. Then we talk MLB schedules and more coronavirus news as coaches and players start to speak out. We end the show with some Blackhawks talk and our voicemail segment.07:02 - Best & Worst20:53 - Shadow...
2020-07-081h 28Connections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 37 - Thoughts and prayers to Jose Quintana's thumb & Best Walkup Songs DraftWe're back this week starting with a recap of our July 4th weekend. We also talk about Joey Chestnut and his new record - 75 dogs. To start sports, we go over the House of 'Paign game and COVID's current role in the baseball world. The big Chicago news this week was Jose Quintana cutting his thumb while doing the dishes so we poke some fun at it and what it means for the pitching rotation once the season starts. After baseball talk, we talk about the NBA creating a second bubble in Chicago for the teams that didn't make the...
2020-07-061h 08Connections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 36 - Brian Windhorst believes Jim Boylen will be the Bulls coach next season & Best Day Drinking Songs DraftIn this weeks pre-July 4th episode, the boys start off talking best and worst of the week and shadow realm of the week. Talking sports, we discuss Chris Simm's QB rankings as well as wrap up the Cutty chicken saga. On baseball, the Field of Dreams game is coming up as well as Cubs/Sox summer camps. Rumor has it the Bulls might be bringing back Jim Boylen? The pod is wrapped up with a quick discussion on the House of 'Paign and our best daydrinking song draft.09:04 - Best and Worst24:09 - Shadow Realm33:54...
2020-07-021h 40Connections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 35 - Breakdown Jay Cutler's chickens serial killer & Best Yard Games DraftThis week we talk about some NFC north takes from PFF and some Bears bets. We also talk baseball as the Cubs and Sox both made some rookie signings official. Cam to the Pats was tweeted out during the show so we touch on that as well as the Patriot's fine for the Bengals scouting scandal. After the breaking news, we talk the new NBA schedule and reminisce about some old Bulls drafts. The show ends by reading through some Chicago Scanner Tweets and our yard games draft.09:26 - PFF Lions take13:22 - Bears wins over/under
2020-06-291h 43Connections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 34 - Will Chase of Cut to the Chase PodcastSports are finally coming back to Chicago. This week we start the show about opening plans across the city. We then go through our best and worst of the week, shadow realm and voicemails. We also talk to Will Chase about his relationship with the media and some hockey and baseball. After our interview we touch on some recent Bears and Blackhawks news and close with some final thoughts.05:23 - Sports are coming back15:03 - Best & Worst31:45 - Shadow Realm38:48 - Voicemail(s)43:03 - Will Chase01:06:09 - Bears01:11:20 - Blackhawks01:16:19...
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Connections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 33 - Tim Anderson vs Javy Baez & Best TV Dads DraftOn today's Father's Day episode the boys start off by talking about gambling officially starting in Illinois. We then talk about Addison Russell playing in Korea, Phillies members getting COVID and the new comparison between Javy Baez and Tim Anderson. We then talk about some football - the Bucs getting COVID and Dak getting the franchise tag. We wrap up with some Joakim Noah talk, read some Chicago Scanner tweets, draft our favorite TV Dads and talk goal of the week.05:21 - Gambling is back11:02 - Russell to Korea18:43 - COVID in Philly29:25 - Anderson...
2020-06-221h 24Connections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 32 - Former Cubs & MLB All-Star Mickey MorandiniThis week the guys talk goals of the week, best and worst and voicemails. We also discuss the MLBPA talks and talk with Mickey Morandini about his time with the Cubs and Phillies. After the interview we talk some Bears and Bulls and round out the show with hockey potentially coming to Chicago and some final thoughts.05:00 - Goal of the Week10:45 - Best and Worst19:06 - Shadow Realm22:36 - Our One Voicemail35:22 - Mickey Morandini59:12 - Bears talk01:10:02 - Are the Bulls bringing Thibodeau back?01:18:57 - Hockey back in Chicago
2020-06-181h 31Connections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 31 - Long Gone Summer & Kansas City Royals & Eastern Illinois pitcher Will KleinThis week the guys give our reaction of the long awaited Long Gone Summer. We also talk about the current situation about the newest MLB proposal as well as talk to newly drafted RHP Will Klein. To finish off this weeks pod we wrap up with some more Trubisky talk, this years upcoming potential Illinois basketball team and goals of the week.3:07 - Long Gone Summer Reactions31:11 - Current MLB Proposal56:14 - Will Klein 01:10:08 - Trubisky Talks to the Media01:17:56 - Illinois Basketball01:20:38 - Goals of the Week
2020-06-151h 35Connections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 30 - Director of ESPN 30 for 30 Long Gone Summer AJ SchnackThe boys are back and this episode they talk with the director of the much anticipated 30 for 30 Long Gone Summer. Beforehand we give our best and worst of the week, shadow realm and play some voicemails. The Bulls coaching saga continues. Nagy cancels the rest of offseason program. Blackhawks 10 year anniversary of the first Cup of the last decade. We react to the Cubs and White Sox picks in the MLB Draft and Rob Manfred says there '100 percent' will be a season. Best & worst of the week, shadow realm of the week and voicemails: 2:08-40:00Bulls: 40:00...
2020-06-111h 40Connections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 29 - Bulls Coaching Rumors, NFL's controversy and Cartoon Introduction Theme Song DraftThis week we talk goals of the week and a random voicemail for Kathleen. On sports, we talk about the Bulls potentially being back, a controversy with James Daniels and Iowa Football and talking about Drew Brees and the future of kneeling during football games. We wrap up with some thoughts on the NHL and the Blackhawks and end with our best cartoon intros draft.07:42 - Goal of the Week14:24 - Voicemail17:50 - Are the Bulls back?25:20 - James Daniels and Iowa Football37:49 - Drew Brees & Kneeling48:17 - NHL & Blackhawks54:00 - Cartoon...
2020-06-081h 18Connections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 28 - Brant Brown from the L.A. DodgersOn this week's episode we talk about our best and worst of the week, shadow realm of the week and voicemails to start the show. We then talk some sports regarding the NBA making a comeback and some Bears news. To wrap things up we have an interview with current L.A. Dodgers and former Chicago Cub Brant Brown.04:13 - Best and Worst20:21 - Shadow Realm31:00 - Texts/Voicemails42:44 - Sports Talk57:00 - Brant Brown01:43:27 - Final Thoughts
2020-06-041h 53Connections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 27 - EnoughWe change our setup this week and talk about the times in both Chicago and the country. We end the pod on a higher note with this week's scanner tweets and hint our guest on the next podcast.00:00 - Our thoughts42:57 - Scanner tweets
2020-06-0156 minConnections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 26 - Tim Stebbins from NBC Sports ChicagoWe start off episode 26 with the best and worst of the week and talk Cubs with Tim Stebbins from NBC Sports Chicago. Afterwards, we make it through Blackhawks v Oilers, Trubisky and Kevin White takes as well as talk about some new Bulls info regarding MJ and Jim Boylen. We're sorry we had to put them in the same sentence. The episode ends with #takequakethursday and shadow realm of the week.03:20 - Best and Worst20:15 - Tim Stebbins44:50 - Blackhawks49:55 - Bears talk01:05:48 - Bulls01:12:34 - #takequake01:28:40 - Shadow realm
2020-05-281h 42Connections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 25 - SkybombsThe boys say RIP to intern Tony as well as run through some post-COVID news. The NHL talks about bringing back hockey tournament style and the NBA is looking to resume play in Orlando. The White Sox and Cardinals both pay their employees as well as talking about Ian Happs DMs. We close the pod with some Chicago scanner tweets and a best college mascots draft. 02:35 - Intern Tony08:38 - Goal of the Week22:11 - Golf thoughts28:49 - Hockey tourney45:26 - Sox/Cards pay their people53:34 - Sliding through the DMs56:10...
2020-05-251h 22Connections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 24 - Former Illinois Fighting Illini basketball’s Mike LaTulipWe run through our best and worst from the week, dig through some of the Last Dance aftermath and talk basketball with Mike LaTulip from the Full 94 Podcast. Afterwards, we talk some Very Cavalleri and smokin' Jay memes as well as talk about how the Cubs are paying their employees. The pod is then rounded out with voicemails and shadow realm of the week.Best and Worst - 05:57Last Dance aftermath - 18:20Mike LaTulip - 39:29Kristin and Jay - 01:15:28Voicemails - 01:24:05Shadow Realm - 01:37:50
2020-05-211h 47Connections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 23 - The last Last DanceThis week we run through our thoughts on the Last Dance finale as well as ask ourselves why two NFL players were arrested. We also run through the latest Chicago police scanner tweets, play this weeks voicemails, our goals of the week and our 'Best Weekends' draft with intern Sean and intern Tony.01:56 - Last Dance31:28 - Quinton Dunbar & DeAndre Baker34:49 - Police Scanner Tweets39:44 - Voicemails56:47 - Goal of the Week01:04:04 - Best Weekend Draft
2020-05-181h 34Connections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 22.5 - Alex Patt from Climbing the Ivy PodcastThe boys are back again. We talk the best and worst of the week, talk with Alex Patt from Climbing the Ivy Podacast, go over Nick Wright's Bears prediction, ESPN's top 74 basketball players and end with voicemails and shadow realm of the week.01:52 - Best and Worst of the Week21:35 - Interview with Alex Patt52:09 - Nick Wright Predictions59:51 - ESPN Top Players01:13:36 - Voicemails & Shadow Realm
2020-05-141h 37Connections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 22 - The Last Dance Episode 7 & 8 recap, Breakdown Bears scheduleThe boys are back for another week. We react to episodes 7 & 8 of The Last Dance, talk about about Jay Cutler and how he's not lazy or not motivated, how the Bears front office isn't racist but just really dumb for not taking DeShaun Watson and look into the potential new MLB layout set to be talked about Monday.
2020-05-111h 30Connections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 21 - Rob Schaefer of NBC Sports Chicago, ESPN Films to release Sammy Sosa & Mark McGwire documentaryThe boys are back for another show. The first half of the show is consisted of best and worst of the week, we discuss the unfortunate sexual assault news coming out of our alma mater EIU, talk about the excitement about the upcoming ESPN 30 for 30 documentary about Sammy Sosa and Mark McGwire coming in June, and remember Kerry Wood's 20K game. (2:40-35:11) The middle consists of our interview with Bulls Writer Rob Schaefer of NBC Sports Chicago. (35:11-1:06:41) The end consists of Bears talk with the new schedule set to release, Voicemails and Shadow Realm of the week. (1:06:41-1:37:42)
2020-05-071h 40Connections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 20 - The Last Dance EP 5 & 6, Snake Draft of Grade School Lunch ItemsThe boys are back for Sunday Funday. We recap The Last Dance and remember the fun days on the 9th anniversary of Derrick Rose winning the MVP. We also have our goal of the week, talk about the Bears declining Mitch Trubisky's 5th year option, and close out the show with Intern Sean drafting Grade Schoo Lunches.
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Connections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 19 - John Sabine of Bulls Outsiders, John McDonough out as Blackhawks President, MLB will play but how?The boys are back to talk some actual sports news and welcome the last Bulls Outsider from NBC Sports Chicago. The boys kick off the show with Best & Worst of the week, discuss the possibility of three 10 team divisions in baseball if the MLB actually decides to play, Illini Football lands a f-star transfer out of Miami, the NCAA supports players getting paid for likeness, Blackhawks President John Mcdonough is out and how can we go another show without more Bears QB talk? (1:47-42:58) John Sabine of Bulls Outsiders talks current and past Bulls as we talk The Last Dance...
2020-04-302h 11Connections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 18 - Recap The Last Dance EP 3/4 & JJ Stankevitz of NBC Sports ChicagoThe boys are back to recap The Last Dance EP 3 & 4 documentary and the NFL Draft. The first 48 minutes is consisted of our Goal of the Week, recapping The Last Dance, voicemails and Bears talk. (1:13-49:40) JJ Stankevitz joined us to recap covering the draft from home, and answer all our Bears questions while his child cried in the back ground. (49:40-1:18:15) We wrap up the show with actual thoughts and prayers to Silvy of ESPN 1000 and Cody's still trying to believe Jay Cutler isn't really getting divorced. (1:18:15-1:27:10)
2020-04-271h 30Connections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 17 - Matt Peck of Locked On Bulls Podcast & Bulls Outsiders, Preview NFL DraftThe boys are back to preview the NFL Draft and talk more basketball with Matt Peck of Bulls Outsiders on NBC Sports Chicago. Best & Worst of the week, Adam Millers signs with Illinois and NFL Draft. (1:00-26:57) Bulls Talk with Matt Peck. (26:57-1:09:24) The boys close out the show with some small segments including baseball talk about Minor League Baseball losing teams due to MLB's greed, Alex Cora suspension, NHL in July? We have voicemails and shadow realm of the week as well. (1:09:24-1:36:25)
2020-04-231h 39Connections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 16 - The Last Dance Recap, Top 4 Chicago Throwback JerseysThe boys are back. Sunday Funday, our first week of going to two shows per week. We kick off with introducing our new cross promoter Dirty's Bar & Grill. Dive deep into the first two episodes of The Last Dance ESPN 30 for 30. Trey Burton released from the Bears. Illinois gets commitment from 4-str recruit Luke Goode and we draft our top 4 throwback jerseys.
2020-04-201h 04Connections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 15 - Big Dave of Bulls Outsiders & BAWL! On Bulls PodcastThe boys are back to react to the Bulls news of a new regime (finally) and announce some personal news as well as news for the future. (1:35-27:15)Life updates, Best & Worst of the week and short Bulls talk. Bulls talk with Big Dave of Bulls Outsiders on NBC Sports Chicago. (27:20-56:11) Glenn Beckert and Jim Frey passed away, MLB considering using Grapefruit and Cactus League divisions if games are played, NFL Draft is next week, voicemails, shadow realm of the week. (56:11-1:48:38).
2020-04-151h 49Connections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 14 - Danny Parkins of 670 The ScoreThe boys are back for another week of some actual sports news for once. We start with best and worst of the week, Kofi Cockburn declares for the NBA Draft, Baseball might be coming in May, Bulls front office is finally changing. (1:35-53:42) Danny Parkins joins the show to talk about donating money to people with his Venmo account, the reality of COVID-19, his Mitch Trubisky MVP bet and a lot more. (53:43-1:26:22) We talk Chicago's best beards, listen to some voicemails and read some texts, send some people to the shadow realm to close out the show. (1:26:24-2:13:44)
2020-04-082h 15Connections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 13 - Andy Long of BearsFansOnline, Recap Tiger King, The Last Dance, Cody sort of went viral on Twitter and VoicemailsThe boys are back for another week updating their quarantine lives and kick off the show reacting to ESPN's 30 for 30 The Last Dance documentary getting moved up to April 19th and how Cody got a taste of what going viral was like. (1:30-27:00) Andy Long, Tommy's brother and longtime content producer of BearsFansOnline joins the pod to talk Bears, being a miserable Bears fan podcasting during these times and comparing being a fan of other Chicago teams to being a fan of the Bears. (27:00-1:19:00) The boys list their favorite quarantine snacks, listen to voicemails from listeners, name their shadow...
2020-04-012h 02Connections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 12 - Daniel Greenberg talks Bears, Nick Foles signing, Quarantine Week 1, Top 10 Sports Movies, VoicemailsThe boys welcome popular Twitter user Daniel Greenberg to the show and update us on Quarantining Week 1. The boys kick off the show reacting to Nick Foles coming to the Bears, talk about Allen Griffin transferring from Illinois and Jamal Murray's groin. (1:44-24:45). Daniel Greenberg joins the show to talk Chicago Sports and how he started his Twitter account. (24:47-48:23) Cody's girlfriend Cassidy joins the show to recap qua-renting with Cody as the boys discuss how they've social distance'd for the last week. (48:24-1:08.00) Top 10 sports movies, Olympics postponed (1:08.57-1:22.00) Voicemails. (1:22.50-1:44.46) Shadow Realm and end of show (1:45.00-1:52.14)
2020-03-251h 53Connections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 11 - COVID-19 Cancelled Sports, Bears Free Agency and Scott Richey of News GazetteAfter a week off, Cody is back from Cancun and adjusting back to the new reality of the world ending. COVID-19 cancels sports and NFL Free agency talk (1:40-1:04:00). Scott Richey of the Champaign News Gazette joins the pod to recap Illinois basketball's season. (1:04:00-1:29.00) Bachelor Season finale and Cody binge watched Love Is Blind. (1:30:00-1:48:00) Voicemails and Shadow Realm Of The Week. (1:48:00-2:02:00)
2020-03-182h 03Connections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 10 - Kevin Kaduk, Voicemails, Cubs and White Sox Spring Training actionThe boys are back for their first episode in double-digits. Tommy came to visit Cody last weekend, Jason the Lyft drive, send us voicemails (224-544-9117) and Cubs and White Sox Spring Training talk in the first segment. (1:21-36:00) Kevin Kaduk formally of Yahoo Sports and Northwest Herald in Crystal Lake, IL joins the show to talk his career in sports media, how he snuck into a Wrigley Field with a fake ID and give us his take on the Marquee Sports Network. (36:00-1:14:00). The boys wrap up the show with Bulls, Blackhawks, Illinois basketball, shadow realm and picks of...
2020-03-041h 54Connections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 9 - DOM Frederic joins show to talk charity with Kyle Schwarber & Cubs; Illinois win again & Bears transactionsThe boys are back for another week of Chicago sports talk. (2:00-26:00) Bachelor Talk, Bears presser, Renegades win are obviously America's XFL team. (26:00-1:13.00) Fred, The DOM, The Director Of Morale, joins the show to talk about his partnership with Kyle Schwarber's charity: Neighborhood Heroes Foundation (https://www.morale.store/), and how the Cubs are going to go 162-0. (1:13.00-1:58.00) Illinois rolls past Nebraska, the Bulls unfortunately won so the tank is off, the blackhawks trade deadline moves, shadow realm of the week and picks of the week.
2020-02-261h 58Connections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 8 - Illinois Is Back, Jeremy Werner of Illini Inquirer, Cubs & White Sox Spring Training, Recap Bulls Dumpster Fire Allstar WeekendThe boys react to Illinois' huge win at Penn State and talk to writer and radio personality Jeremy Werner of Illini Inquirer and ESPN Champaign (2:00-36:13). Bachelor Talk and discuss a story about an Eastern Illinois swimmer. (36:13-54:26). Cubs and White Sox Spring Training Talk (54.26-1:27.33) Recap All-Star Weekend and how embarrassing it was for the Bulls (1:27.33-1:44.18) Blackhawks Talk (1:41.18-1:46.29). It took 8 quarters for the Renegades to score their first ever touchdown. Rejoice! (1:46.29-1:51.53) As always re close our with shadow realm of the week.
2020-02-192h 13Connections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 7 - Eli Schuster of Bleacher Nation, Reaction from ILL/MSUWe welcome Eli Schuster of Bleacher Nation Bulls to the show to talk Bulls basketball (8:29). We react to the amazing comeback that ended in a scary injury for Illinois in their loss to Michigan State. The Cubs are projected to win 85 games. Blackhawks are trending down. 99 seconds of The Bachelor. This is a Dallas Renegades stan podcast. Shadow Realm of the week. Seriously, we'll give all our legs to Ayo.
2020-02-121h 56Connections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 6 - Super Bowl Recap, Spring football is BACK - We're lifelong XFL fansThe boys recap everything Super Bowl, announce their fandom for the XFL, discuss going to the Illinois/Maryland, Cubs/White Sox season over/under and future announcements for the show.
2020-02-051h 39Connections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 5 - Remembering Kobe, Interview with former Eastern Illinois WR Erik LoraOn a historic day for the podcast, the boys remember Kobe Bryant. RIP. Former EIU wide receiver Erik Lora joins the show to talk football, Super Bowl and his relationship with Jimmy Garoppolo
2020-01-291h 45Connections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 4 - Cubs Convention, the Astros deserve all the slander, Illinois wins again and A BIG SURPRISEEpisode 4 dives into Cody's trip to the Cubs Convention, more slander for the Astros, NFL Playoffs, Illinois Basketball and Cody has a Bulls rant.
2020-01-221h 34Connections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 3 - Recap CFB National Title, NFL Playoffs, Baseball Hot Stove and Illinois is RANKED!The boys are back with a full show about the college football playoffs, NFL playoffs, the baseball hot stove, the Astros cheating scandal and Illinois basketball is ranked baby!
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Connections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisode 2 - Recap NFL Wild Card weekend, our gambling failures, Cody's bad Kirk Cousins take and fake ad readsThis week the guys recap NFL Wild Card weekend, talk about their gambling debt, tommy's poop story, Illinois basketball's potential as a tournament team. They wrap up with Cubs and White Sox talk and their picks of the week.
2020-01-081h 26Connections: A Sports Media PodcastEpisdode 1 - How to lose $1,000 in a weekIn the inaugural episode of the Sky Is Falling, Cody and Tommy let it all out on the Bears season and figure out how in the world Tommy lost $1,000 gambling in a week
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