Synopsis
Joe Ostrowski talks about all things in Chicago sports.
Episodes
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Grote: Is Tony La Russa running the White Sox? (Hour 2)
04/05/2024 Duration: 43minIn the 2nd hour of the show, Mark Grote reacts to a moment on Bernstein & Homes earlier today regarding White Sox former manager Tony La Russa and his role with the team. Later, Andy Martinez of the Marquee Sports Network, joins the program to discuss the Cubs
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Grote Hour 3: Mike Golic Jr. talks draft prospects (Hour 3)
04/05/2024 Duration: 39minIn the final hour of the show, Mark Grote chats with Lierfield College Football Analyst Mike Golic Jr. recapping the NFL Draft and looking ahead to the rest of the offseason. Also, Mark discusses solutions to the Cubs bullpen issues.
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Grote: Patrick Finley loves the Bears taking a punter in 4th round (Hour 1)
03/05/2024 Duration: 44minMark Grote started his show by reacting to the Cubs splitting a wild series with the Mets and by breaking down Chicago's bullpen issues. Later, Patrick Finley of the Sun-Times joined the show to discuss the Bears' five-man draft class.
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Grote: Alex Cohen gets us excited about Cubs prospects (Hour 2)
03/05/2024 Duration: 42minIn the final hour, Mark Grote discussed what the Bears are getting in new quarterback Caleb Williams. Later, Iowa Cubs broadcaster Alex Cohen joined the show to discuss pitching prospect Cade Horton's promotion to Triple-A and other players to keep an eye on for potentially getting called up to the big leagues.
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Ramirez & Grote: Reacting to Cubs' series win in Arizona (Hour 1)
18/04/2024 Duration: 50minGabe Ramirez and Mark Grote opened their show by discussing the Cubs' long road trip out West, which concluded with a series win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Later, Grote shared his final NFL mock draft.
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Ramirez & Grote: Previewing the Bulls-Hawks game (Hour 2)
18/04/2024 Duration: 51minIn the second hour, Gabe Ramirez and Mark Grote were joined by Score teammate Cody Westerlund to preview the Bulls-Hawks matchup in the play-in tournament Wednesday.
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Grote: Yogi Roth details what he saw from Caleb Williams' pro day (Hour 1)
21/03/2024 Duration: 45minMark Grote opened his show by discussing the storylines coming out of USC quarterback Caleb Williams' pro day Wednesday. Later, Yogi Roth of the Pac-12 Network joined the show to discuss what he saw while watching Williams at USC's pro day.
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Grote: Jim Nagy talks best under-the-radar NFL Draft prospects (Hour 2)
21/03/2024 Duration: 43minIn the second hour, Mark Grote was joined by Senior Bowl executive director Jim Nagy to discuss his favorite under-the-radar prospects in this NFL Draft class. Later, Grote listened back to what USC quarterback Caleb Williams had to say after his pro day earlier Wednesday.
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Grote: Antonio Morales reflects on Caleb Williams' career at USC (Hour 3)
21/03/2024 Duration: 38minIn the final hour, Mark Grote discussed the difference in optimism between the Cubs and White Sox as the start of the season nears. Later, Antonio Morales of The Athletic joined the show to reflect on star quarterback Caleb Williams' career at USC and to discuss his pro day Wednesday.
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Ramirez & Herron: Sam Monson talks Caleb Williams & Bears' options with No. 9 pick (Hour 1)
20/03/2024 Duration: 46min -
Ramirez & Herron: Bruce Levine joins the show before Cubs pregame (Hour 2)
20/03/2024 Duration: 35min -
Ramirez & Harbor: Alex Shapiro thinks the Bears have done a really good job early in free agency (Hour 3)
13/03/2024 Duration: 37minIn the final hour, Gabe Ramirez and Clay Harbor were joined by Alex Shapiro of NBC Sports Chicago to discuss the Bears' additions early in free agency. After that, Ramirez and Harbor discussed if there's any scenario in which the Bears can function as a team with both Justin Fields and Caleb Williams on their roster and in the quarterback room together on a daily basis. Later, they pondered whether the Bears are running out of time to sign a center in free agency.
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Ramirez & Herron: Who's Brad Spielberger's favorite signing for Bears in free agency? (Hour 2)
13/03/2024 Duration: 42minIn the second hour, Gabe Ramirez and Clay Harbor discussed the tough path that awaits the Bears in a tough NFC North. After that, Brad Spielberger of PFF joined the show to discuss the Bears' moves early in free agency. Later, Ramirez and Harbor disagreed on whom they think the Bears are targeting with their No. 9 overall pick in the NFL Draft.
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Ramirez & Harbor: Mike Mularkey thinks 'Bears got better' by adding Kevin Byard (Hour 1)
13/03/2024 Duration: 40minGabe Ramirez and Clay Harbor opened their show with Harbor sharing what it's like to be an NFL free agent. After that, former Titans head coach Mike Mularkey joined the show to discuss the Bears' addition of safety Kevin Byard, whom he coached in Tennessee. Mularkey had nothing but praise for Byard. Later, Ramirez and Harbor discussed what the Bears defense still needs this offseason.
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Makhlouf: Carmen Vitali believes in Ryan Poles (Hour 1)
09/03/2024 Duration: 40minRamie Makhlouf opened his show by pondering Bears quarterback Justin Fields' trade value. After that, Carmen Vitali of Fox Sports joined the show to discuss why Bears fans should have trust in general manager Ryan Poles to make the right decisions this offseason. While Makhlouf does believe in Poles, he doesn't like how he has handled the possibility of trading Fields.
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Makhlouf: Ricky O'Donnell thinks there's luck involved in Bulls' clutch game success (Hour 2)
09/03/2024 Duration: 40minIn the final hour, Ramie Makhlouf was joined by Ricky O'Donnell of SB Nation to discuss the Bulls' success in close games this season. After that, Makhlouf discussed the Cubs' depth after they sent a few of their top prospects back to the minor leagues earlier in the day. Later, the crew listened to Audacy insider Brian Baldinger's thoughts on USC quarterback Caleb Williams, the likely No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft.
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Matt Miller previews NFL Draft
08/03/2024 Duration: 14minGabe Ramirez and Mark Grote were joined by ESPN draft analyst Matt Miller to explain why USC's Caleb Williams is the best quarterback prospect he has graded since he started scouting. Miller also explained why this NFL Draft isn't as loaded with talent as some think.
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Trevor Sikkema talks Caleb Williams, NFL Draft
08/03/2024 Duration: 15minGabe Ramirez and Mark Grote were joined by Trevor Sikkema of Pro Football Focus to share his draft grade on USC quarterback Caleb Williams' and to discuss whom the Bears should target in the NFL Draft.
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Ramirez & Grote: Jaylon Johnson, Bears reach 4-year deal (Hour 1)
08/03/2024 Duration: 44minGabe Ramirez and Mark Grote opened their show by reacting to star cornerback Jaylon Johnson signing a four-year contract extension with the Bears. After that, they discussed how the Bears can improve their defense this offseason. Later, they shared their love for the Mully & Haugh Show.
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Ramirez & Grote: How confident are you that Bears will draft Caleb Williams? (Hour 2)
08/03/2024 Duration: 40minIn the second hour, Gabe Ramirez and Mark Grote discussed how confident they are that the Bears will select USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft. After that, football analyst Clay Harbor joined the show to discuss the latest Bears storylines and to preview the NFL Draft. Later, Ramirez and Grote discussed how influence/boxer Jake Paul will take on former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson in a boxing match put on by Netflix.