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Hall-of-Fame broadcaster David Kaplan and 25-year sports broadcasting veteran Jonathan Hood are the perfect morning routine for the Chicago sports fan.
Listen on Apple PodcastsHour 3: Kap & J. Hood Live from Chicago Bears Training Camp at Halas Hall, played Shot or No Shot, took a trip Around The NFL, CEO of Special Olympics Chicago Peter Beale-DelVecchio joined the show and the Kap & J. Hood Cut of The Day.
Hour 2: Chicago Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson live from Halas Hall. Kap & J. Hood live from Chicago Bears Training Camp at Halas Hall, they discussed the Bears offense, should they sign another running back? How much of internal development on defense should we be buying?
Hour 1: Kap & J. Hood Live from Chicago Bears Training Camp at Halas Hall, they discussed MLB Trade Deadline which ends at 6pm today! The White Sox acquired right-handed pitcher Luis Castillo from the Seattle Mariners for reliever Seranthony Dominguez, outfielder Nolan Jones and catching prospect Boston Smith. The Cubs lose the Tarik Skubal sweepstakes as he's traded to the Dodgers but settle for right-hander Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays for Triple-A outfielder Brett Bateman and Class-A infielder Ty Southisene, the team announced Sunday night.
Hour 3: Kap & J. Hood played Shot or No Shot, took a trip Around The NFL, opened the Friday Folder and the Kap & J. Hood Classic Cut of The Day.
Hour 2: MLB Insider ESPN Jesse Rogers joined Kap & J. Hood with updates on the White Sox, Cubs and the latest MLB storylines. Kap & J. Hood discussed the Bears and how much of internal development on defense should we be buying? Austin Booker got comp’d to Tiger Woods by Dennis Allen… Should we believe these guys are ready to take a serious leap?
Hour 1: Kap & J. Hood discussed the White Sox comeback victory over the Yankees 2-1 in the 11th inning. Another extremely good outing for Sean Burke, finishing July with a 1.14 ERA and 45 strikeouts in 31.2 innings, looking every bit like a Game 1 playoff starter and horse for the stretch run. Sox split with the Yankees, got a 2-game cushion back in the division. Do they need an ace, or do they have one?
Hour 3: Kap & J. Hood played Shot or No Shot, took a trip Around The NFL and the Kap & J. Hood Classic Cut of The Day.
Hour 2: Former Chicago Bears Super Bowl Champion and Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer joined Kap & J. Hood with the latest updates on the Chicago Bears offseason. Kap & J. Hood discussed Caleb Williams' thoughts on Rome Odunze's new normal, losing weight and becoming a better QB.
Hour 1: Kap & J. Hood discussed the White Sox comeback victory over the Yankees 6-5 in the 12th inning. The Cubs lost to the Cardinals 3-2 in the 10th inning. Kap loved PCA's bat flip after the homerun; but some didn't like it. The Tigers have to trade Tarik Skubal after the absurd loss they took today... Should this be targeting number one for the Cubs, no matter how extreme the price is? Where would you draw your line in the sand on acquiring Skubal?
Hour 3: Kap & J. Hood with updates on the Bears and the latest NFL storylines. Kap & J. Hood played Shot or No Shot, took a trip Around The NFL and the Kap & J. Hood Classic Cut of The Day.
Hour 2: Former Chicago Bears Wide Receiver and afternoon radio co-host ESPN Chicago Tom Waddle joined Kap & J. Hood with updates on the Bears offseason. Kap & J. Hood discussed Skubal watch for the Cubs fans still dreaming of a trade for him... If he's scratched from his start today's lineup, which he should be, he's on the move.
Hour 1: National Bears Reporter for ESPN Courtney Cronin Joined Kap & J. Hood with updates on the Bears and the latest NFL storylines. Kap & J. Hood discussed the Chicago Bears training camp in 2026 which kicks off today. Bears GM Ryan Poles was open that TJ Edwards and Elijah Hicks are expected to come off PUP soon, but the genuine frustration with Kyler Gordon is concerning. Should Bears fans be concerned about this?
Hour 3: NFL Insider for SI.com Albert Breer joined Kap & J. Hood with updates on the Bears and the latest NFL storylines. Kap & J. Hood played Shot or No Shot, took a trip Around The NFL and the Kap & J. Hood Cut of The Day.
Hour 2: Kap & J. Hood discussed the Chicago Bears and if Kyler Gordon's injury history will affect the team, Vita Vea requested a trade, should the Bears pick up the phone? White Sox ABS challenges, Edgar Quero is the worst at it and ranking what each MLB team’s trade deadline activity says about their ambitions for 2026.
Hour 1: Kap & J. Hood discussed Noah Schultz. Are Sox fans ready to rip the cord after another disappointing start? Meaning: would you offer him up in trades to get a starter or reliever for this season. Kap is all-in believing once again that the Cubs will do what's necessary and get him a starting pitcher or high-level reliever at the deadline.
Hour 3: Kap & Tyler played Shot or No Shot, took a trip Around The NFL and the Kap & J. Hood Cut of The Day. Tyler Aki was in for J. Hood.
Hour 2: MLB Insider ESPN Jesse Rogers joined Kap & J. Hood with updates on the White Sox, Cubs and the latest MLB storylines. Kap & Tyler discussed the new tailgating rules at the Buffalo Bills new stadium. Who's policing the new rule changes? More Sports News Stories: Patrick Kane, Lebron James, Bears Training Camp & MLB Trade Deadline. Tyler Aki was in for J. Hood.
Hour 1: Kap & Tyler discussed what's bigger, 2 Chicago Baseball teams heading to the MLB playoffs or the start of NFL Training Camp with the Chicago Bears? The Chicago Cubs Shota Imanaga pitching better and PCA for MVP? As a White Sox GM, would you give up the farm system for a starting pitcher before the trade deadline? Chicago Bears players report to training camp, is Kyler Gordon being on the PUP list a major concern? Tyler Aki was in for J. Hood.
The guys run through Shot or No Shot, discussing which Sox/Cub could have the next retired jersey, in Around the NFL, the guys discuss a WILD Caleb Williams take (again), and Friday Folder
Can someone be both a Cubs and Sox fan from the city of Chicago? Plus, high praise from the national media for a young Chicago athlete!