Shows
Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 228- "Madness Mayhem"- 03/28/2022Recorded live at 88.3 FM Harper Radio. Discussed March Madness, and what patterns are being developed with the tournament. Then went on to talk MLB baseball, recent transactions and Chicago baseball issues. Ended the show mixing it up with World Cup soccer, NBA, NHL, and a little bit of MMA.
2022-03-291h 09Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 227- "Madness meets Madness"- 03/14/2022The favorited sports tradition is here! March Madness picks were shared up until the round of 32, and I announce my final four. Then I talk about baseball being back! The MLB lockout is over, and I am all over the trades and free agent signings. I also talk about the NFL, Brady, Bears, UEFA Champions League/MLS/Premier League, and NBA basketball!
2022-03-151h 12Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 226- "Voldemort of Baseball"- 03/07/2022Recorded 8-9:45pm CST on WHCM-FM 88.3 Harper College. Started this one discussing the MLB lockout and how it could be affecting the Chicago teams. Then went on to hype up the impending March Madness tournament and the Chicago Bulls. Talked MMA and what went down this past weekend with UFC 272. Ended the show talking soccer, UEFA Champions League, and had a couple of announcements regarding a new blog/podcast!
2022-03-081h 25Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 225- "Playoff Madness"- 01/24/2022Started us off quickly discussing NFL playoffs and the wild divisional round games, and how the Chicago Bears are not interviewing for a GM properly. Continued discussing the Chicago Bulls, and what they need to do to compensate their injuries. Talked some Chicago Blackhawks and how it is the time to change the organization. Ended the show talking UFC 270 and theories on what we may see next.
2022-01-241h 08Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 224- "A New Era"- 01/10/2022Starting a new podcast format with the new year as I discuss the biggest happenings in Chicago Sports. Most notably, this morning the Bears fired head coach Matt Nagy and General Manager Ryan Pace, and i'm here to react to it. Also discussed the NFL playoffs and how that could help influence the Bears decisions this offseason. Did a full synopsis on what is behind the success of this year's Chicago Bulls team, and why the rest of the Eastern Conference should be scared. Ended the show talking about the current Covid-19 surge in sports, the vaccine mandates in...
2022-01-101h 15Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 223- "Monday Da 13th"- 12/13/2021This episode was recorded at the Harper College 88.3 FM studios, as I started it off talking Bears, setting the tone for the rest of the season and how the rest of the NFL is shaping up. Then continued talking NBA, where he Bulls are stricken with COVID, and also the Blackhawks who are in a sort of state of limbo. Next segment talked soccer, as I highlighted the Champions League round of 16, Premier League, La Liga, and the MLS Cup. Finished the show going over UFC 269, my thoughts on the bouts, and the new/defending champions.
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2021-12-131h 06Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 222- "Nothing To Lose"- 11/29/2021This weeks episode highlighted week 12 of NFL action, as we are now getting an idea of what the playoffs will look like along with the division leaders. Of course I ranted about the Chicago Bears and try to understand their problems. Next I got into some Bulls basketball and how they stack up against the rest of the NBA. Then got into Chicago Blackhawks and whether or not this team is worthy to compete in the Central Division. Finished the show off talking what is happening in the world of soccer, MLB free agency, and this weeks UFC event.
2021-11-291h 27Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 221- "Deep Down In My Heart, I STILL LOVE YOU"- 11/22/2021This episode was recorded at 88.3 FM Harper College Radio. Starting off with week 11 action in the NFL, and my weekly Chicago Bears rant. Next I talked about what is behind the current success of the Chicago Bulls, and the other storylines in the NBA. Continued on talking NHL hockey and the resurgence of the Chicago Blackhawks. Ended the show talking about today in sports history, and what is happening in the soccer world.
2021-11-221h 28Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 220- "Futbol is Life!"- 11/15/2021Podcasting this week as I start us off with the Chicago Bulls, as I talk about their promising start to the season. On the other side of things, I talked about the Chicago Blackhawks and the essence of their coaching change, and what I thought of it. Next up I discussed why I like football or soccer better, and it is a segment full of surprises. I finished this one off discussing the recent and next UFC events, and my thoughts on the next big potential match-ups in the UFC.
2021-11-161h 27Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 219- "McRib Season"- 11/01/2021Recorded live on 88.3 FM Harperradio.com. Started this one quickly discussing the World Series, and talking about how baseball should be treating the Houston Astros. Then went and discussed NFL week 8 action and my current thoughts on the Chicago Bears. Continued by talking about the current situation with the Chicago Blackhawks that could potentially tarnish their reputation. Also talked Chicago Bulls basketball. Finished off the show discussing UFC 267 and this weeks event in UFC 268.
2021-11-011h 16Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 218- "Running of the Bulls"- 10/25/2021Started this one off discussing the 2021 World Series matchup, and my final take on the Chicago White Sox season. Continued with NFL week 7 action and the Bears awful performance against Tampa. Did a split segment highlighting the recent success in Chicago basketball with the Chicago Sky and Chicago Bulls. Ended the podcast today previewing UFC 267 and the next big potential boxing match.
2021-10-261h 14Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 217- "Chi-town Chemistry"- 10/11/2021This episode was recorded live on 88.3 FM at 12:30pm CST. Beginning with NFL week 5 action, and the big Bears win over Vegas, and the importance of maintaining good team chemistry. Same thing applying to the White Sox and their current postseason as they are losing in the ALDS 2-1, as I preview game 4 and the other MLB postseason matchups. Continued on talking about Chicago basketball with the Bulls looking phenomenal in the preseason and the Chicago Sky in the WNBA finals. Ended the show talking combat sports, highlighted by the Wilder vs Fury boxing match, and what is to...
2021-10-111h 12Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 216- "Spooky Good Baseball"- 10/04/2021October baseball is here and I am on the playoff baseball bracket grind, as we are set for some really good match-ups. Then got into week 4 of NFL action following the decent win by the Chicago Bears on Sunday, and the rest of the highlights. Finished the show combing my thoughts on the NHL and NBA, what I think for Chicago and the rest of the leagues.
2021-10-0454 minMonday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 215- "The Greatest Crap Show"- 09/27/2021Recorded in the beautiful studios of 88.3 FM Harper College Radio. Starting this one off ranting about the Bears embarrassing loss against the Browns, and what I think the root of the Bears problems are. Then did an NFL week 3 review, alongside my thoughts on the high amounts of penalty flags this season. Continued the show talking about the final week of the MLB season, and marking the important matchups for all of the playoff contenders. Finished the program discussing UFC 266, as the card was full of action packed fights, and what to look forward to in the next week...
2021-09-271h 19Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 214- "Field Day"- 09/20/2021Started this one off talking week 2 of NFL action, and my reaction to Justin Fields performance and the Bears win. Continued on discussing the MLB playoff push situation as we are nearing the final week of the regular season, and what my thoughts are on the White Sox World Series chances. Ended the show previewing UFC 266 and its stacked card.
2021-09-2049 minMonday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 213- "Gettin' Spicy"- 09/13/2021Recording on 88.3 FM Harper Radio. Started this one off talking week one action in the NFL, with what went wrong for the Bears and some silver linings to take out of that performance against the LA Rams. Continued on to discuss the Cubs, and my spicy take on their situation, along with the White Sox and the crazy Wild Card standings. Ended the show quickly discussing MLS soccer and Premier League, also a minute of UFC discussion.
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Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 212- "Let's Be Real"- 08/30/2021Honorary co-host James Jefferson joins me today on WHCM-FM 88.3 to fully discuss our thoughts on the upcoming football season, and what our respective takes are on Justin Fields starting and the Aaron Rodgers situation. Afterwards we discussed this unique baseball season, who the front runners are currently and our thoughts on the Cubs and White Sox. Ended the show talking about last nights Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley fight and also mixed in some soccer talk.
2021-08-301h 27Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 211- "Meat In The Middle Of The Bun"- 08/16/2021Quickly got into some NFL discussion as I highlight Bears preseason, and what my expectations are for them this year. Next up was baseball as I spent 25 minutes continuing my Cubs rant, cheering up the White Sox, and looking over the MLB Power Rankings. Finished the show talking soccer for both MLS/Premier League, and this upcoming weekends fight night in the UFC.
2021-08-161h 10Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 210- "Mr. Krabs of Sports"- 08/09/2021Live on 88.3 FM 1-2:30pm CST every other week. Began with the continuation of my thoughts on the Chicago Cubs team, and my excitement for the Chicago White Sox. Then got into the logistics of the recent transactions made by the Chicago Bulls, and the Chicago Blackhawks. Continued on talking about soccer as Lionel Messi leaves Barcelona on a sour note, as well as the updated MLS standings. Ended the show discussing UFC 265 and what's to come in the world of combat sports.
2021-08-091h 19Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 209- "All Sunshine & Rainbows"- 08/02/2021No other choice but to start the show talking about all of the Chicago Cubs trades, and giving my rant about my favorite team collapsing. Also discussed other MLB trades and the success of the Chicago White Sox. Continued discussing the Olympics and my thoughts on Simone Biles, the Belarus runner who got forced onto an airplane, and transgender woman competing in the Olympics. Ended the show discussing the latest in Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks free agent signings and transactions.
2021-08-031h 31Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 208- "Trade Shade"- 07/26/2021100 episodes later, MMST is back live on the airwaves of WHCM-FM 88.3. The live format is back today as I continue to discuss the trade narratives behind the Chicago Cubs, and the ongoing successes of the Chicago White Sox. Then went on to deliberate the olympic events as the USA basketball team is struggling, and my thoughts on how olympics values societal narratives. Finished the show talking combat sports with UFC and Boxing.
2021-07-261h 17Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 207- "Space Ham: A New Cold-Cut"- 07/19/2021This episode we continue the trade talk discussion for the Chicago Cubs, and add on to the glorification brought on by the Chicago White Sox. Discussed the MLB standings and the current trends that help us predict who will move on to October baseball. Dribbled into basketball to review the new movie, "Space Jam: A New Legacy", how bad is it really? Lets discuss it. Then stayed on the topic to talk about the NBA Finals. Finished the show off updating UFC Fight Nights and the new UFC 266 card.
2021-07-191h 05Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 206-"The Setting of Trends"- 07/12/2021Jam packed episode starting us off with MLB baseball as the Cubs and White Sox are discussed, as well as the Home Run Derby. Continued on discussing the anti-climactic UFC 264 and my thoughts on how the Dustin Poirier/Conor McGregor fight went down. Third segment was a combo with the Olympics and the Sha'Carri Richardson marijuana dispute, as well as my take on the NBA finals. Ended the show discussing soccer with the Euro 2020 tournament and MLS.
2021-07-131h 42Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 205- "All-Star Status"- 06/28/2021A short one today beginning with Major League Baseball, as I make my all-star game selections, go over the power rankings/standings. Then quickly discussed the strengths and weaknesses of both the Cubs and White Sox. Continued on talking about the NBA conference finals, then finished the show talking about the Stanley Cup Finals.
2021-06-281h 00Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 204- "The King of Cube"- 06/21/2021Started with baseball and talking about the newly implemented foreign substances crackdown in the MLB. Continued talking about the MLB power rankings and standings(6:00-35:00). Continued on talking about the NBA Playoffs and its injury riddled season, and my predictions for who will come out on top(36:00-54:00). Then dove into the NHL playoffs to discuss the two semi-final series tied at two(54:30-1:05). The last segment features a guest from Melbourne, Australia. Two-time Rubik's Cube world champion and holder of 121 world records, Feliks Zemdegs. We discussed the cubing community and his process to become the best(1:06-end).
2021-06-211h 422021-06-2100 minMonday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 203- "Birthday Madness"- 06/07/2021Caught up with the current trends of the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox, alongside the current MLB standings. Then got into both the NBA and NHL playoffs respectively, and my main takeaways from both. Ended the show with a bang talking combat sports. Discussed the Logan Paul vs Floyd Mayweather exhibition bout, and previewing UFC 263.
2021-06-071h 10Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 202- "Skirt Steak & Crab Legs"- 05/24/2021Time to talk some baseball, as week 7 exposes some strengths and weakness of our respective teams here in Chicago. Now the Cubs are surging, and i'm all here to talk about that and the power rankings. Then continued talking NBA playoffs, my reactions for all of the first games played, and my thoughts on the mid-season tournament discussions. Went on to discuss the latest in NHL playoffs, reviewing the games and what to look forward to for the second round. Finished us off today talking soccer with the end for Premier League and La Liga, and Wednesday's Europa League...
2021-05-251h 16Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 201- "New Contenders & Champions"- 05/17/2021We'eve got ourselves a baseball season, filled with different contenders and new teams atop the power rankings. Talking Chicago Cubs and White Sox. Continued on with the NHL Playoffs first round and my prediction for the Stanley Cup Final, and recapped the Chicago Blackhawks season. Then discussed the NBA playoffs, and the initiation of this years Play-In Tournament, as I gather my thoughts on that system and the conclusion of the Chicago Bulls Season. Finished us off today talking UFC 262, the new lightweight champion and the significance behind him.
2021-05-171h 31Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 200- "All Of The Lights"- 05/10/2021MILESTONE EPISODE!!! :D
Yes, each episode will now have its own name. You know the intro song, and it exists because Monday Madness covers "all of the lights", ALL of the sports! This, the 200th episode of MMST, will epitomize that. Today I discuss the latest in Baseball, Olympics, NBA, NHL, Esports, NFL, all main soccer leagues, Kentucky Derby, golf, boxing, MMA, and a new segment discussing the sports movie of the week.
Thank you for tuning in to Monday Madness for the past 5 years. Your support fuels the content, and it has been amazing...
2021-05-113h 05Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 199 04/26/2021The last of the hundreds for Monday Madness Sports Talk. Starting today off as usual with baseball, talking Cubs and White Sox through the first month of the season. Then went on to discuss the playoff pushes in the NBA and NHL, and also my final thoughts on the European Super League for soccer. Ended the show discussing UFC 261 and the events that took place.
2021-04-261h 30Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 198 04/19/2021Back at it discussing the LATEST in the crazy sports world we live in. Starting us off is MLB and how the Cubs and White Sox have been doing/struggling. Continued on bringing back soccer/football with the Europa Super League being announced, and what my thoughts are on it and the exact format of what it is going to be, then ended soccer briefly discussing MLS. Playoff race is underway in the NBA and NHL, so I discuss both respectively. Ended the show discussing the Jake Paul vs Ben Askren boxing match. Shared my thoughts on UFC 261 and...
2021-04-191h 24Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 197 04/05/2021Started the show today talking about the first few games of the MLB season, and the league moving the All-Star game from Atlanta. Then continued with some NHL hockey and the current Covid-19 outbreaks, and the Chicago Blackhawks looking iffy towards a push to the playoffs. Ended the show talking about and placing bets for tonights championship game between Gonzaga and Baylor, then finished talking about the Chicago Bulls and the NBA standings.
2021-04-051h 15Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 196 03/29/2021More Madness to talk about with March Madness Elite Eight action tonight. Then went into the potential 25 man rosters for the Cubs and White Sox, alongside my predictions for the MLB standings this season. Continued on talking NBA basketball and the new look Chicago Bulls, and then caught up with both the NBA and NHL standings. Concluded the show talking about UFC 260 and the new heavyweight champion of the world.
2021-03-291h 19Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 195 03/22/2021Started it off quickly discussing the first two rounds of March Madness, and the potential starting lineups for the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox. Continued with my reaction to the Andy Dalton signing with the Chicago Bears. Finished the show talking UFC 260 and the inequalities that lie in the sport of MMA and beyond.
2021-03-231h 19Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 194 03/15/2021Bringing more madness to Monday Madness, as it has been two years since my last March Madness bracket has been filled. I did a live bracket filling on Facebook and Instagram Live. Picking out the men and women tournaments respectively. Continued after with spring training baseball, talking Cubs and Sox and baseball strategy. Caught up with Chicago Bears trade rumors and what now I truly think of the Bears quarterback situation. Ended the show quickly overviewing the NHL standings and the Chicago Blackhawks.
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Monday Madness Sports TalkMini Madness ep. 1- "ThAt’s DeFiNiTeLy NOT A SpOrT"The first extension episode of MMST! Taking the history of sport into full perspective in this first episode of Mini Madness Sports History. Today I discussed what should be defined as a sport, and the first eight sports ever invented.
2021-03-1230 minMonday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 193 03/08/2021During this episode I claimed it to be ep. 192. Obviously it is 193... silly me. However it is exactly the same format as ep. 192 because it started off talking baseball spring training, and the fans now being approved to come back to attendance in Chicago. Then discussed the Blackhawks and their positive stance in the standings, alongside the rest of the NHL standings. Continued with basketball talking about the NBA All-Star Game and updated standings, also the final AP poll for college basketball getting ready for March Madness. Finalized the show reviewing UFC 259 and its eventful evening.
2021-03-091h 06Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness Sports Talk ep. 192 03/01/2021Baseball, baseball, and more baseball. First segment spent 40 minutes on baseball and MLB spring training. Discussing what the Cubs and White Sox look like and the projected division winners for all of the MLB. Then went on to discuss the NHL, as the Blackhawks are proving themselves to be contenders. Same applied to the Chicago Bulls and Zach Lavine becoming an All-Star. Then concluded the sports talk with discussing the STACKED fight card we have on Saturday night. Ended the whole podcasting revealing TWO NEW PODCASTS. Stay tuned for that announcement.
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2021-03-022h 18Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 191 02/22/2021Back at it here for episode 191 as the guy from last week's throwback episode, Blaise Mesa, joins me as an honorary co-host to talk baseball spring training, football, and much much more. Blaise was the first ever co-host to grace the airwaves of Monday Madness. Then I ended the show with a solo segment talking the latest in MMA and UFC.
2021-02-221h 46Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 43 02/13/2017Throwback time to the good old days of working with former co-host Blaise Mesa. This was recorded 4 years and 2 days ago on the airwaves of 88.3 FM Harper College Radio. This episode we talked baseball and had a guest on to talk soccer. Madness as you would call it here for this week as next week Blaise will be on as a guest to catch up! Enjoy :).
2021-02-151h 15Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 190 02/08/2021Ridin' solo this week. Started it off recapping the Super Bowl, and emphasizing the greatness that is number 12. Continued on talking NHL standings and the concerns over the numerous suspensions due to Covid-19 and a Chicago Blackhawks recap. Then got into the NBA and the Chicago Bulls development process. Concluded with UFC 258 and the Jake Paul vs Ben Askren boxing match.
2021-02-091h 06Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 189 02/01/2021Started this week off talking off-season baseball in the MLB. Highlighting both the Cubs and White Sox with their specific needs. Guest segment of the week is Ethan Densmore, founder of the "Helmetssavelives" movement on tik-tok and Instagram. We discussed the importance of wearing helmets and his life-changing story on how the movement came about. Then discussed updated standings in the NHL and NBA with a focus on the Chicago teams. Finished the show by making my Super Bowl predictions and continuing the conversation of the Chicago Bears quarterback situation.
2021-02-012h 07Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 188 01/25/2021Back at it starting us off with the first two weeks of NHL action and NFL playoffs. Down goes McGregor! Discussing UFC 257 this past weekend... Continued with the guest segment of the week with former Radio DePaul Sports colleague, Carlos Rodriguez, to talk about the art of play-by-play sports commentary and celebrating our Intercollegiate Broadcast Systems nomination for best play-by-play broadcast in the nation! We also talked about Premier League soccer. Ended the show with updated standings from the NBA and the Chicago Bulls.
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2021-01-252h 25Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 187 01/18/2020Introducing a new format for MMST! Four segments per show encapsulating four specific sports per episode. This week it started off previewing UFC 257 where Conor McGregor makes his return against Dustin Poirier on Saturday night! Continued on with the guest segment of the week, as former co-host of MMST, Cesar Sanchez stops by to join me to talk with Chicago White Sox prospect, Jake Burger. We discussed White Sox culture, comeback from injury, and the unbreakable bond between Cesar and Jake. Then went on to discuss the NFL playoffs and what the Chicago Bears should do with their quarterback...
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Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 186 01/11/2021The first episode of the new year, and that brings on new topics. Starting off with UFC/MMA to discuss the upcoming three UFC events. Continued to discuss the new NHL divisions for this season and the current NBA standings and Chicago Bulls thoughts. MMST's special guest of the week was Dani Bitout, an Ultimate Ninja Warrior in training here to discuss the process and the types of 'obstacles' she's had to face. Ended the show discussing the Chicago Bears loss in the Wild Card round and my predictions for the rest of the NFL playoffs.
2021-01-111h 42Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 185 12/21/2020The final episode of 2020. A year that has surprised us in many ways that I will review from a personal, sports, and societal persective. Discussed week 15 in the NFL, then ended the show talking about this years best moments in the UFC.
2020-12-2254 minMonday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 184 11/23/2020Debuting two new segments on the 184th episode of Monday Madness Sports Talk. But first we have a guest in Ryan Gilroy, Copy Editor at the DePaulia newspaper at DePaul University. We discussed UFC, NBA draft, and DePaul basketball. After an hour of that I continue with week 11 action of the NFL and the struggling Chicago Bears. Then debut the video game review segment where this week I review Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War. Finish off the show with another debuting segment where I make my sports bets of the week on Draftkings.
2020-11-232h 02Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 183 10/12/2020First time covering offseason for the NHL and NBA in October! Talking last nights Lakers title win and the greatness of Lebron James. Then discussed NHL free agency and the Stanley Cup finals. Talked about week 5 action in the NFL and the big Bears win. Ended the show talking about UFC and the insane knockout we saw from this past weekend.
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Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 182 10/06/2020The 2017 gang of James Jefferson and Cesar Sanchez returns on a Zoom call to talk about what's going on in our world of sports. From NFL debates, NBA wild performances, and MLB playoffs. There was never a shortage of conversation, and it was all done passed James’ bedtime.
2020-10-061h 40Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness Ep. 181 09/28/2020A busy week of sports. Three playoffs to talk about starting with MLB predictions and how the Cubs stack up against the Marlins. Discussed week three in NFL action, and the new Bears starting QB. Had a good conversation with Windy City Bulls media rep, Blake Gallivan, to discuss the new Chicago Bulls head coach and the NBA finals. Finished the show talking about the NHL Stanley Cup Finals and UFC 253 takeaways.
2020-09-281h 23Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 180 09/14/2020Catching up with the playoff push in the MLB. The Cubs and Sox are both playoff worthy teams and it was worth a discussion while also recapping the no-hitter from the Cubs. Continued on with NFL week one discussion and my new strategy to fantasy football this year. Talked NBA and NHL playoffs as the finals approach for both leagues. Ended the show discussing UFC, with a special surprise voice to appear.
2020-09-151h 44Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 179 08/24/2020Back at it talking hockey and basketball playoffs. Baseball season and the supposed struggles of the Chicago Cubs. Discussed the champions league finals, and the new Batman trailer. Ended the show talking UFC and what's to come.
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Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 178 08/03/2020Everything is back, including my happiness as all sports has made their return. I'm here to talk about it with Major League Baseball, and their poor protocol's that are making me nervous about the rest of the season. Talked some Cubbies and their hot start. Continued on talking about the NBA restart, talking about the standings, predictions, and my thoughts on the virtual fans. Ended the show talking hockey and the Blackhawks win from Saturday night.
2020-08-0353 minMonday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 177 07/27/2020BASEBALL IS BACK! Of course starting this episode off the old fashioned way talking everything Cubs and the MLB. Discussing highlights and the current news with the Marlins reporting 14 Coronavirus cases. Continued on talking about the recent breach out of the NBA bubble and a quick scope of NHL playoff expectations. Did a segment talking other sports news, revolving around the Mike Tyson comeback and Premier League Soccer. Ended the show talking about my thoughts on UFC Fight Island and what is to come next.
2020-07-281h 09Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 176 07/13/2020Starting the new era of Monday Madness Sports Talk here as a podcast. Talked about the return of baseball and expectations for the season. Talked about the NBA bubble in Orlando and the new COVID-19 cases. Discussed the NHL Playoffs and the condition of the Chicago Blackhawks. Ended the show talking UFC 251 Fight Island.
2020-07-1450 minMonday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 175 06/29/2020The last college radio episode for Monday Madness Sports Talk. Between hosting it at WHCM-FM Harper College Radio and Radio DePaul Sports, it has been quite the journey. Through that, I have gotten the pleasure to host this show with four different co-hosts. In this final college radio episode I have a one-on-one segment with every former co-host: Blaise Mesa, James Jefferson, Cesar Sanchez, and Colby Marchio. All talking the latest in sports returning and memories of our beloved college radio show.
2020-06-301h 25Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 174 05/22/2020After a week of technical difficulties and file storage problems, MMST is back for episode 174. Talked about the MLB and what is behind their hesitation of a baseball season returning, and its connection to what is happening in our world. Same thing applying to my discussion of soccer, football. Then concluded the show talking UFC.
2020-06-2351 minMonday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 173 06/08/2020The last episode recorded for Radio DePaul Sports, and the last as a college student. Yet two more episodes to be made in the coming weeks to make it to the ultimate goal of 175 total episodes. I talked about those changes and the changes being made in the sports seasons of baseball, basketball, and hockey. Talked UFC 250 and Conor McGregor's 'retirement' tweet.
2020-06-091h 15Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 172 06/01/2020Back after a two week hiatus to talk updates with the coronavirus and thoughts on what is going on in the world. Regarded that to the likings of how athletes are reacting to what is going on around us. Talked about the NHL's return to play and the playoffs, and whether that can possibly influence how the NBA returns. Talked about the Last Dance documentary and then ended the show talking UFC.
2020-06-021h 10Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 171 05/11/2020Started us off today talking basketball and thoughts on the Chicago Bulls with Blake Gallivan who works for the G-League team, Windy City. Then talked alone recapping this past weekend UFC 249, which was an incredible event.
2020-05-1353 minMonday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 170 05/04/2020Started off talking alone for the first half regarding the latest in the Coranavirus suspensions. Discussed hockey, baseball, basketball, and football. The second half had our good friend Carlos "The Liquid Terminator" Rodriguez come on to discuss this weekends first sporting event to come back, UFC 249. Then talked about our recent experiences playing Warzone Call of Duty.
2020-05-131h 25Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 169 04/27/2020Another group of guests make their way onto the 169th edition of MMST. Starting us off with co-host, Ben Dojutrek, of the Radio DePaul Sports show, Action Heights. We talked about football offseason, sports timelines on coming back, DePaul sports, and catching up. Then spent 20 minutes alone talking UFC 249, AKA the first professional sporting event to come back and this card is STACKED. Finished it off with former co-host of MMST from WHCM-FM 88.3, talking NFL Draft, Bears, Packers(thumbs down), and sports coming back.
2020-04-271h 25Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 168 04/20/2020The 168th episode of Monday Madness and the third recorded in Noah's bedroom. Yet it is the first time ever three separate people have called in to the show. It starts off with former co-host from WHCM-FM 88.3, James Jefferson. Football season, basketball, and baseball were discussed in the first half hour. Then the next half hour DePaul Men's Basketball student manager and host of the Blue Demon Hoops Podcast, Ethan Densmore, came on to talk all things DePaul basketball. Then the last 20 minutes DePaulia Newspaper Editor In Chief, Shane Rene, showed up last minute to discuss the developing story of...
2020-04-201h 20Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 167 04/13/2020Doing the most with no sports content with can't miss sports content. Diving into the timelines of baseball coming back. Then former co-host of Monday Madness, Colby Marchio, comes on to talk Coronavirus, sports as a whole and even some Chicago Bears talk. Continued on talking very briefly on basketball. Then had Carlos 'The Liquid Terminator' Rodriguez on to talk UFC and MMA, his thoughts on Coronavirus, and him staying inside and his process of creating an online gamer personality. Talking Call of Duty and his new Youtube/Twitch.
2020-04-131h 25Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 166 04/06/2020Back at it three weeks later on Monday Madness, on a different but familiar station. The place where MMST was born, WHCM-FM 88.3 Northwest Suburbs. It. Is. Back! Recording from my bedroom studio during this quarantine era. Still as a DePaul student and in affiliation with Radio DePaul Sports, Monday Madness will be helping you cope through this time of no sports. This episode 166 catches up with what's going on, what I think of the current state of the Coronavirus, and my thoughts regarding online classes. All main sports were discussed in baseball, hockey, basketball, football, and MMA talking about w...
2020-04-061h 22Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 165 03/16/2020This is the first ever episode in which I am recording MMST as a podcast. Due to the Coronavirus outbreak DePaul is now all online and that has forced this program to podcast. The whole show talked about the virus' effect on each respective sport and what the effects are on sports being suspended.
2020-03-161h 18Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 164 03/09/2020Started this one off with MLB talking about their presentation of content, and the Cubs Marquee network. Did an interview with DePaulia Sports Editor, Lawrence Kreymer, talking DePaul Men's and Women's Basketball. Updated both NBA and NHL standings. Then finished the show talking UFC 248 and previewing upcoming fights in MMA.
2020-03-091h 30Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 163 03/02/2020Started this one off by talking MLB spring training, Chicago Cubs and White Sox. Continued by discussing basketball, NBA standings and the NCAA AP poll. Did a segment pre-recorded with former co-host, Blaise Mesa, and talking about DePaul Dodgeball and my experience being apart of it. Transitioned from there into some hockey and talking standings and Blackhawks. Finished the show with some UFC and talking about this past weekend and next weekend for UFC 248.
2020-03-021h 29Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 162 02/24/2020Baseball is back! Discussing the latest in MLB Spring Training and talking Chicago Cubs baseball and how their lineup is looking with the rest of the league. Continued with talking basketball, reflecting on DePaul's first win after 8 games, and an updated NBA standings. Talked hockey and the latest in the NHL trade deadline, and the emergency backup goalie story this past weekend. Finished talking specific sports in doing MMA and this past UFC event, and of course talking about the Wilder vs Fury heavyweight title boxing match. Ended the show with a top ten list in "Best Moments So...
2020-02-241h 30Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 161 02/17/2020Started this one off talking baseball and spring training, and previewing the preseason rankings in the MLB. Continued with basketball and discussing about this past weekend and the all star game that took place here in Chicago, and talked about DePaul basketball. Talked Chicago hockey and the NHL standings. Shed some light on the Manchester City ban and their consequences for financial violations. Did the "MMST Lunch Break" segment talking about my love for burrito bowls and the new Monday Madness Sports Talk blog. Ended the show with MMA and UFC talking recent and upcoming events, alongside this weekends's...
2020-02-171h 31Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 160 02/10/2020Back at it with episode 160. Started it off catching up with Super Bowl talk, and the first week of XFL action. Continued talking hockey and the inconsistent Blackhawks, as well as updated NHL standings. Then got into some basketball, did a short bit on Kobe and how he has influenced the game. Got into NBA standings and DePaul basketball. Did a baseball segment getting amped up about off season trades in heavy anticipation of spring training. Finished the show with a long UFC segment which had my friend Carlos "The Liquid Terminator" Rodriguez talk about UFC 247.
2020-02-101h 332020-01-271h 30Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 158 01/22/2020This 158th episode of Monday Madness Sports Talk happened on a Wednesday. Started it off talking baseball hall of fame inductees and the Houston Astros cheating scandal. Continued by talking football playoffs and making my Super Bowl Prediction. Talked briefly on hockey and the slow rise of the Chicago Blackhawks in the central division. Talked NCAA and NBA basketball, with a focus on DePaul and the Chicago Bulls. Started a new segment, "MMST Lunch Break" talking whatever and breaking from sports action. Ended the show talking UFC 246 with Conor McGregor and more.
2020-01-221h 31Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 157 01/13/2020This 157th episode of Monday Madness Sports Talk started the show off talking football playoffs. Continued by inviting good friend and UFC genius Carlos "The Liquid Terminator" Rodriguez to talk UFC 246. Held a NBA and NCAA basketball segment, talking standings and rankings. The last 30 minutes of the show had a guest co-host on to introduce our new radio show at Radio DePaul Sports. Talked with him football and baseball offseason.
2020-01-131h 31Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 156 01/06/2020Started the show off continuing last show talking top moments of the past decade. Did it with soccer as I missed that last week. Continued with baseball discussion, talking Cubs and White Sox, along with best available free agents. Did a segment on NBA and college basketball talking standings and rankings. With a good first round of playoff action, football discussion was hot. As well as hockey talk discussing Blackhawks and the standings. Finished the show discussing Olympics and top 5 decade Olympic moments.
2020-01-061h 31Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 155 12/30/2019Reflecting on the best moments of the decade in each respective sport. The official LAST episode of Monday Madness here in 2019, and the decade. Started it off with baseball, talking off season and who's winning the market. Continued on with football talking week 17 and predictions for the Wild Card playoff round, also mentioning college football. Same thing applied to basketball, talking about NCAA/DePaul basketball and NBA standings/news. Talked hockey and the Chicago Blackhawks, while admitting my disappointment with Chicago sports. Went into combat sports discussion with mma and UFC 245 with the mentioning of future boxing/mma events. En...
2019-12-302h 01Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 154 11/25/2019Final episode of 2019 for Monday Madness Sports Talk. Started it off talking NFL and the Chicago Bears. Continued on with baseball and talking about what has happened in the off season and what could happen. Talked briefly on hockey and the Chicago Blackhawks. Shared the basketball segment with a good friend, Blake Gallivan of Windy City Bulls to talk Chicago basketball. Finished the show off talking UFC/MMA getting ready for future events, with a focus on UFC 245.
2019-11-251h 31Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 153 11/18/2019This 153rd episode of Monday Madness was hype! Began it talking about the 5-0 DePaul basketball team and other DePaul sports. Continued with NBA basketball and updating the news and standings. Then talked hockey and the NHL highlighting the hot Chicago Blackhawks and the standings. Talked about the boring UFC event on Saturday and getting warmed up for future events. Spent the overtime hours talking MLB offseason. Then ended the show with some football discussing the Myles Garrett situation and the falling Chicago Bears.
2019-11-181h 30Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 152 11/11/2019This week on Monday Madness Sports Talk. Got into some baseball off season talk, and presenting a hot-take for Chicago baseball. Basketball notes and standings, naming my current favorite player in the NBA. Continued with hockey talking some Chicago Blackhawks and NHL standings. Talked NFL football with a fellow member of Radio DePaul Sports, then finished off the show with UFC rankings and how the recent events have influenced it.
2019-11-111h 30Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 151 11/04/2019This the 151st episode of Monday Madness Sports Talk covered all main North American Sports. Started it off capping World Series discussion, and free agents for this 2019 MLB off season. Continued with talking NFL week 9 action, talking the 5th bears loss and other NFL matches. Talked basketball and the highlights thus far this season, also applying to talking hockey and what has been so far this season. Shared 30 minutes of MMA with Carlos "The Liquid Terminator" Rodriguez, discussing UFC 244 and beyond.
2019-11-041h 33Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 150 10/28/2019The 150th episode of Monday Madness Sports Talk. Started it off with baseball, talking World Series and the Chicago Cubs hiring David Ross as manager. I continued on with football discussing the Bears 3rd straight loss and anticipating what's to come. The second half of the show consisted of hockey and talking the Chicago Blackhawks. Did some discussion the the initial week of the NBA and highlighting the schedule for DePaul basketball. Ended the show discussing MMA and looking forward to Friday's UFC 244.
2019-10-281h 31Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 149 10/21/2019Episode 149 consisted of starting out unusually with soccer and the Premier League. Continued with a new very brief segment, making three wishes at 11:11. Talked MMA and UFC, regarding this past fight night on Friday. Did the Whip Segment consisting of NFL, NBA, and NHL action.The second half of the show was all baseball talking about and reviewing this years World Series action. In the overtime hours I presented a person top ten list of the best World Series moments of all time.
2019-10-211h 30Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 148 10/14/2019The first ever solo 90 minute show as ALL north American sports were
discussed. Starting off with the 2019 MLB Postseason. Week 6 action in the
NFL, first week action in the NHL. Previewing the NBA season and then
capping off the first hour talking UFC and the fight night Saturday.
The last 30 minutes I discussed and played audio from my favorite MLB
postseason moments, excluding World Series moments.
2019-10-141h 30Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness(throwback) 04/02/2018The first of many throwback episodes to be shared from the good old days of WHCM-FM 88.3, Harper College Radio. The '18 MMST crew of James Jefferson and Cesar Sanchez sparked a lot of great radio moments that are beyond worth sharing. This episode stands as a great example to how talented this MMST crew was and how I miss them so much. In this specific episode we talked about the 2018 NCAA March Madness championship game, opening week for the 2018 MLB season, hockey, football, basketball and beyond with what was then a 2 hour panel show!
Enjoy MMST fans!
2019-10-071h 40Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 147 09/30/2019Began the show discussing the Cubs and the leaving of Joe Maddon, and predicting the 2019 MLB playoff bracket. Continued on the show with some BEARS and talking about their week 4 win against the Vikings, then covering the first quarter NFL standings. Debuted MMST's Top Ten with discussing my top 10 current UFC fighters, sharing such with my friend Carlos "The Liquid Terminator" Rodriguez. Talking the latest in UFC and celebrating the Jewish new year!
2019-09-301h 08Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 146 09/23/2019This episode started off somberly by talking about the Cubs and what could be behind their probable season-ending losing streak, while discussing the division and wildcard possibilities. Continued with previewing Monday Night Football where the Bears meet the Washington Redskins, and talked about the NFL's week 3 results. The 'Whip' Segment made a comeback as I trash talk my Fantasy Football opponents, previewed the Chicago Blackhawks season, and talked briefly on DePaul sports. Ended the show with MMA and UFC talking about this past weekend and looking forward to some good fights.
2019-09-231h 00Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 145 09/16/2019The first time back since spring at the Radio DePaul Sports studios in Chicago's loop. Started the show off with baseball and the Cubs final games as they look to capture a division title. Talked about MLB league standings and playoff possibilities. Continued on recapping the Chicago Bears win against the Broncos on Sunday, and the rest of the league's scores. Discussed three topics in a session of "That's Madness", covering fantasy football, DePaul, and boxing. Then concluded the show talking MMA/UFC in regards to UFC 242 and Saturday's fight night.
2019-09-1658 minMonday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 144 08/26/2019Final episode of Monday Madness to be recorded at Lincoln Park's Radio DePaul station. Started it off with baseball for 20 minutes talking Cubs and MLB leaders individually and power rankings. I continued on with football discussions talking about Andrew Luck's retirement and the Chicago bears potential 53 man roster. Ended the show talking about desired fights to take place in the UFC and MMA world.
2019-08-261h 02Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 143 08/19/2019Started off the show with 20 minutes of baseball talking about the Cubs top performer and current position in the standings with them along the rest of the MLB. Continued baseball talking about the home-run race. Talked for 10 minutes about the Chicago Bears and expectations and keys to success for this season. The main event today was that of spending 25 minutes talking MMA and UFC and possibly one of the best cards ever from Saturdays UFC 241. Most of the UFC content was shared with fighter and fan Carlos "The Liquid Terminator" Rodriguez.
2019-08-191h 04Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 142 08/05/2019Started off the show with 20 minutes of baseball talking Cubs and their players to perform for the final months of the season. Continued baseball by talking about division standings and wild card possibilities. Brought back the "That's Madness" segment by taking on Esports, Xgames, and DePaul sports. Finished the show tackling Chicago Bears football training camp and the UFC fight between Colby Covington and Robbie Lawler from Saturday.
2019-08-0557 minMonday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 141 07/29/2019This episode of Monday Madness Sports Talk spent another 30 minutes of
baseball discussing the Chicago Cubs and the culture of the trade
deadline. Got into DePaul Sports and the 3-year probation on DePaul
basketball. Followed that up with UFC 240 and reviewing the current
rankings in the UFC. Concluded the show with a brief discussion on
Chicago Bears training camp and the continued search for a kicker.
2019-07-2959 minMonday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 140 07/22/2019 Started off the show with an elongated discussion on the Chicago Cubs and the entire league surrounding them. Highlighting baseball x-factors and determining what to look forward to as we are in the 'heat' of baseball season. Then turned my attention to the NFL and the Chicago bears as we approach the start of preseason. I caught up with the Major League Soccer standings and the Chicago fire with their great chance in moving to soldier field. Finished off the show with MMA and UFC discussion as I get prepared for UFC 240 on Saturday.
2019-07-2256 minMonday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 139 07/15/2019Began the show with baseball, and talking about the Tyler Skagg's situation, and the Chicago Cubs need to perform in this segment of the season. Discussed possible trades by deadline for the MLB. Got into some NBA free agency discussion and ranking the top 5 duo's in the entire league. Followed up by talking about all the winners at the 2019 ESPY's, then concluded the show with Carlos "The Liquid Terminator" Rodriguez discussing the latest in MMA and UFC.
2019-07-1557 minMonday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 138 07/08/2019This episode of Monday Madness Sports Talk was more of the informal type. Starting off as a twenty minute segment on Chicago baseball and the potential outcome of the home run derby/all-star game, including the remainder of the season. Afterwards spent fifteen minutes on the Women's World Cup and soccer, recapping the U.S Women's National team winning it all and how we should all react to it. Spent ten minutes talking about NBA free agency and the Chicago Bulls need for being proactive. Concluded this session with ten minutes of UFC 239 and the three main fights.
2019-07-0856 minMonday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 136 06/24/2019First episode taking place at the Radio DePaul studios in Lincoln Park. Got into the Cubs and naming my MLB All-Star game starters. Talked NBA and NHL draft, then live coverage and discussion on the Women's World Cup and Gold Cup the men's USA national soccer team. Discussed the importance in being able to over celebrate and making a comeback to your former team. Starting the summer off right on radio.depaul.edu.
2019-06-2452 minMonday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 135 06/10/2019Season finale of Monday Madness Sports Talk as the school year is concluded. Began the show with Cubs baseball and over viewed the MLB standings. Went into game 7 of the Stanley Cup finals and game 5 of the NBA finals. Debuted the "That's Madness" segment. Had Carlos "The Liquid Terminator" Rodriguez on briefly to talk about his experience going to UFC 238 and talking MMA. Concluded the show recapping the year and looking forward to what is to come.
2019-06-101h 04Monday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 134 06/03/2019Discussed the still struggling Chicago Cubs and hotter White Sox, MLB Draft and current standings. Continued on for a long segment with Carlos "The Liquid Terminator" Rodriguez to discuss MMA and UFC 238. Had the 'Whip' Segment talking the Chicago Wolves, NHL and NBA finals. Champions league was briefly mentioned, along with NFL quarterbacks and chugging beer at professional sporting events. Concluded with some Netflix discussion and finally getting into Stranger Things and Black Mirror. Tune in every Monday 11-12 on Radiodepaulsports.com or download the Radio DePaul App.
2019-06-0355 minMonday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 133 05/29/2019Talked to fellow member and Assistant GM at Radio DePaul Sports; NBC Sports Chicago writer Tim Stebbins about the current bleak situation that the Chicago Cubs are in. Afterwards, got into AHL Hockey and the Chicago Wolves about their Calder Cup playoff run and previewing their final series. Touched on NHL and NBA finals and to conclude the show had UFC trainee and MMA advocate Carlos "The Liquid Terminator" Rodriguez on to talk UFC Stockholm and UFC 238 in Chicago.
2019-05-2957 minMonday Madness Sports TalkMonday Madness ep. 132 05/20/2019This episode of Monday Madness Sports Talk introduced a new approach to myself as a solo broadcaster. Radio DePaul Sports has helped introduce a new era to MMST to what it was back then broadcasting at WHCM-FM Harper College Radio. In this episode, I discussed the current situation with the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox. Talked Chicago Bears, a little bit of golf, and Chicago Wolves AHL Hockey. Second half discussed NHL and NBA playoffs. Then concluded the show with Chicago Bulls and NBA draft, along with UFC and Boxing.
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