Carmen and Jurko

Carmen and Jurko go to Las Vegas with Todd Furman for a full Week 2 betting preview after the Bills opened the week with an impressive win over the Lions. Todd breaks down Bears-Vikings, the movement on the total, Ben Johnson’s history against Brian Flores and why Colston Loveland could be more involved on Sunday. He also gives NFL and college football angles on Steelers-Patriots, Bengals-Texans, Jaguars-Broncos, LSU-Ole Miss, Chiefs-Colts, Stanford-Duke and Akron-Minnesota. Later, the guys revisit Jack’s No Country for Old Men review, promote Chicago’s College Tailgate, and check in on the Throw-mometer as Caleb Williams chases the first 4,000-yard passing season in Bears history. The hour closes with White Sox playoff-race talk, Grant Taylor’s seven-out save, Jurko’s golf league comeback story and final Bears-Vikings score predictions.

Carmen and Jurko keep Dr. Pepper Bears Friday rolling with Jason McKie, who previews Bears-Vikings and explains why every divisional game deserves a playoff mindset. McKie breaks down how Ben Johnson has handled Brian Flores’ pressure looks, why the Bears’ run game has been so effective and why the defense still needs more pressure up front against Carson Wentz. Jurko then delivers his Keys to the Game, including better communication against Minnesota’s blitzes, fewer penalties, more takeaways, cleaner tackling and improved cornerback play. The Brunch Rush hits Ben Johnson’s comments on Jalen Johnson and Tyrique Stevenson, and whether fans should trust the Bears defense, Sox starting pitching or Cubs bullpen the most. The hour closes with trade-deadline talk around Ryan Poles, Jack’s review of No Country for Old Men and we get Mike North’s bonus plays for Week 2.

Carmen and Jurko open a Dr. Pepper Bears Friday by reacting to the Bills’ Week 2 win over the Lions, Josh Allen’s incredible start and Buffalo’s brand-new stadium. The guys also review the Barenaked Ladies’ Canadian national anthem before unveiling the Throw-mometer, which will track Caleb Williams’ push toward the first 4,000-yard passing season in Bears history. They preview Bears-Vikings with Kyler Murray still working through concussion protocol, Darnell Wright trending in the right direction and Brian Flores waiting for Ben Johnson’s offense. The hour also hits the Cubs’ possible playoff clinch, the White Sox’s massive win over Detroit, Munetaka Murakami’s three-run homer and Miguel Vargas’ clutch late-game defense. Carmen and Jurko close by looking at the White Sox’s playoff math and why Sunday’s divisional matchup already matters.

Tommy Pham saved the Sox season... for two innings. Carmen takes over Jurko's prayer and prays for the Sox 11:20AM - PCA and Bregman carrying Cubs offense! Hannah rips on AOC for betting a PCA home run. Carmen vs Jurko Trivia: Bills themed! Ahead of the Bills game vs the Lions tonight, Jack quizzes the guys on their "bills" knowledge.

Jeff Joniak joins the guys to talk about the Bears Week 1 win in Carolina and the look ahead to the home opener vs the Vikings! Paulie Cheesecake gives his NFL picks! Plus, the guys play a Counsell audio talking about PCA's MVP season after two more home runs last night! The guys also do The Brunch Rush, highlighting Lane Kiffin and Ben Johnson. Who is to blame for Sox slump?

PCA continues his MVP case vs Braves! Plus, Sox lose and Guardians have first division lead since July 4th. CCarmen tries to reason with upset Sox fans! They are STILL a playoff team and Carmen defends a few specific parts of the team. They take Sox calls & recap Kap's crazy morning in Vegas! Kap kicked out of the hotel lobby on air?

Carmen and Jurko talk White Sox with Jesse Rogers, who joins from Cleveland before a huge series finale against the Guardians. Jesse explains how Tommy Pham ended up batting cleanup, why Munetaka Murakami is out of the lineup and how Will Venable is piecing things together with a flawed roster in a playoff race. The guys also revisit Grant Taylor’s ninth-inning pitch sequence, Sam Antonacci’s route in left field and why player execution mattered more than the opener strategy in the 7-6 walk-off loss. Jesse weighs in on the Cubs bullpen, the Brewers clinching another NL Central title and what Milwaukee continues to do better than Chicago’s baseball teams. After the show moves to YouTube, Carmen and Jurko debate Patrick Mahomes’ ACL recovery & Jurko’s own injury history.

Carmen and Jurko turn the focus toward Bears-Vikings by revisiting last year’s win in Minnesota and playing Brian Flores’ praise for Caleb Williams as a superstar quarterback. The guys also react to the White Sox lineup for the noon game in Cleveland, including Tommy Pham surprisingly batting cleanup after telling Chris Getz he was ready. Jurko then goes to the board to break down how Flores confused the Packers with blitz looks, protection stress and disguised pressure packages that the Bears must handle better on Sunday. The Brunch Rush hits Whiskey U, Kap’s 59-burger stunt to ESPN Wisconsin, the Brewers clinching the NL Central and A.J. Pierzynski saying a White Sox playoff miss would be a failure. The hour wraps with nose-picking video evidence & a heartfelt Carmen apology.

Carmen and Jurko open the hour after a brutal White Sox walk-off loss in Cleveland that keeps the AL Central race tight heading into a huge noon first pitch. The guys debate whether the opener strategy was really the issue, but focus more on player execution, including Sam Antonacci’s tough route in left field, Grant Taylor’s pitch selection and Munetaka Murakami’s alarming strikeout slump. They take calls on Murakami’s mechanics, late-game decisions and whether the Sox are starting to feel the weight of the playoff chase. The hour also includes another Cover 5 reminder, discussion of the Cubs’ tough loss, Pete Alonso getting a curtain call at Citi Field and which Chicago stars could receive similar treatment. Carmen and Jurko close by turning the page toward Bears-Vikings and the defensive film work needed before Sunday.

Carmen and Jurko talk Bears with Tom Thayer, who recaps Chicago’s 59-point opener and explains why the total blocking effort from the offensive line, tight ends and receivers stood out most. Thayer discusses Ryan Bates, Caleb Williams’ accuracy, Colston Loveland’s versatility, the defensive issues that still need fixing and how the Bears can handle Brian Flores and the Vikings’ blitz packages. The guys also dive into the White Sox’s huge win in Cleveland, including Tristan Peters’ 18-pitch walk, Randall Grichuk’s season-saving homer and Hagan Smith emerging as a late-season weapon. Later, Carmen and Jurko react to Caleb’s surprising PFF grade, Ben Johnson’s comments about checkdowns and the return of the Cover 5 contest. The hour closes with a new Whiskey U announcement and a look ahead to another important night for the Cubs and White Sox.

Carmen and Jurko announce the return of the Cover 5 contest with the grand prize being the biggest EVER. The guys recap Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs beating the Broncos, then debate whether Josh Allen, Mahomes, Caleb Williams, Joe Burrow or Lamar Jackson would go first in a full NFL redraft. They also discuss whether Caleb has reached the point where the Bears can expect double-digit wins every year because of their coach-quarterback combination. The Brunch Rush hits NFL power rankings, Connor Bedard becoming Blackhawks captain, the Caleb Williams-PCA friendship and the young stars across Chicago sports. The hour closes with Packers frustration, a wild Green Bay win-probability stat and Dave Canales clearing up the reaction to Caleb’s postgame comment about Carolina’s defense.

Carmen and Jurko recap a wild Week 1 across the NFL, including Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs beating the Broncos and the league tying the Super Bowl-era record for most points in an opening week. The guys look at the Bears’ explosive offense and debate whether Chicago can keep winning by outscoring teams while the defense tries to reach average. They also discuss Kyler Gordon’s unusual absence, the Bears’ upcoming matchup with the Vikings and why Ben Johnson against Brian Flores will be one of the best chess matches of Week 2. The hour also covers a huge White Sox win in Cleveland, the Sox securing the tiebreaker over the Guardians and PCA continuing a remarkable season for the Cubs. Carmen and Jurko close by examining how Minnesota blitzed Green Bay, why the Packers’ offensive line could be a real issue and how the Bears can counter pressure on Sunday.

Carmen and Jurko close out Bears Victory Monday by digging deeper into Chicago’s 59-37 win over the Panthers and the record-setting offensive performance. The guys discuss Caleb Williams, the Bears’ dominant rushing attack, the offensive line and why the defense still leaves plenty to clean up before facing Minnesota. They also react to Mike Tomlin saying the rest of the NFC North should be frightened by what the Bears showed in Week 1. The Ben Johnson Coaches Show airs as Johnson joins Jeff Joniak to break down Caleb’s command, the blocking from receivers and tight ends, Dan Roushar’s offensive line and why the Bears are still “in a race to improve.” The hour wraps with Packers frustration over Matt LaFleur, concerns about Green Bay’s offensive line and the White Sox opening a massive series in Cleveland.

Carmen and Jurko keep Bears Victory Monday rolling with Courtney Cronin, who joins to recap Chicago’s 59-37 win over Carolina. Courtney discusses the extreme field heat, the Bears’ conditioning, Caleb Williams’ rushing impact and why the offense looked so professional in Ben Johnson’s system. The guys also get into Kalif Raymond’s big debut, Jaday Walker’s blocking, Colston Loveland’s quiet stat line and the defensive questions that still need answers. Carmen and Jurko revisit Johnson’s aggressive fourth-down decision, DeAndre Swift’s extension, Malik Muhammad and R.J. Thieneman stepping up, and a wild rushing touchdown stat that dates back more than a century. The Brunch Rush covers Pete Crow Crunch, White Sox playoff-race pressure and whether the Bears should sit atop the NFC North after Week 1.

Carmen and Jurko celebrate Bears Victory Monday after Chicago opens the season with a wild 59-37 win over Carolina. Caleb Williams looks in total command of Ben Johnson’s offense, DeAndre Swift delivers explosive plays, Rome Odunze and Cole Kmet find the end zone and the Bears put up one of the biggest scoring games in franchise history. The guys marvel at the fact that Colston Loveland did not even record a catch while the offense still piled up more than 500 yards and nearly hit 60 points. They also react to the Packers’ fourth-quarter collapse against the Vikings, look ahead to a suddenly important Bears-Vikings matchup and debate Johnson’s questionable fourth-down decision deep in his own territory. The hour closes with caller reaction, White Sox playoff-race urgency and the Chargers earning Week 1 dud status after an ugly loss.

Carmen and Jurko talk Week 1 betting with Todd Furman, who joins from Las Vegas to break down Bears-Panthers, early-season NFL unders and several season-long plays. Furman shares thoughts on the Dolphins and Giants win totals, the Buccaneers in the NFC South, Josh Allen passing props, Bengals-Bucs under, Vikings over Packers and Tennessee against Georgia Tech. The guys then look at the Bears’ schedule and explain why a 3-1 start through the first four games feels like the baseline expectation. The hour also includes reaction to PCA’s historic season, both Chicago baseball teams getting swept and the White Sox’s ugly strikeout numbers heading into a critical road trip. Carmen and Jurko close with Bears Week 1 anticipation, remembrances of Matt Suhey and Barry Melrose, and reflection on the 25th anniversary of September 11th.

Carmen and Jurko continue a Dr. Pepper Bears Friday with Jason McKie, who joins to preview Bears-Panthers in Week 1. McKie discusses early-season NFL sloppiness, how Chicago’s defensive front can attack Bryce Young and why Tet McMillan is the player the Bears must identify in Carolina’s passing game. Jurko then delivers his Keys to the Game, including avoiding self-inflicted mistakes, stopping the run, bringing pressure and letting Caleb Williams play fast and decisive. The guys also talk about Kyler Gordon being away from the team, the rookies who will be thrown into the fire and whether Chuba Hubbard or Jonathan Brooks is the bigger run-game concern. The Brunch Rush hits the White Sox’s rough stretch, Atlanta’s quarterback problems and youth travel baseball. Mike North’s Week 1 bonus play closes the hour.

Carmen and Jurko open a Dr. Pepper Bears Friday by reacting to the 49ers beating the Rams in Australia behind a Kyle Shanahan master class. The guys discuss Brock Purdy, San Francisco’s defense, Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel and why it is still too early to panic about the Rams after one strange international game. Jurko explains why his member-guest golf tournament fell through, and the crew tries to solve the mystery of a pair of socks left in the studio. The guys also debate whether the Rams’ quick trip to Melbourne was part of a bigger long-term travel plan compared to San Francisco’s early arrival. The hour closes with Bears-Panthers talk, including Rome Odunze’s calf issue, Xavier Woods popping up on the injury report, Malik Muhammad being thrown into the fire and how Chicago can handle Tet McMillan and Bryce Young.

Carmen and Jurko recap the Seahawks’ win over the Patriots as Drake Maye throws three fourth-quarter interceptions and Sam Darnold exits early with a hip injury. The guys discuss how Seattle protected Drew Lock, why September NFL football can look sloppy and what the Patriots’ mistakes revealed in the opener. They also preview Rams-49ers in Australia, digging into the travel, time-zone chaos and the Rams’ research-heavy approach to getting in and out quickly. A caller from Perth explains how the NFL has grown in Australia, which leads to a much bigger debate about time zones, daylight saving time and whether the entire world should just run on one clock. The hour closes with more Cubs-Brewers frustration, Bears Friday plans, Pauly Cheesecake’s Week 1 picks and an update on Darnold’s MRI.

Carmen and Jurko get ready for Bears-Panthers with Jeff Joniak, who joins to preview Week 1 and explain why early-season NFL football can look sloppy. Joniak discusses Xavion Thomas’ speed, what the Bears offense could look like under Ben Johnson and why Carolina’s size on both sides of the ball could create problems. He also breaks down Bryce Young, Rome Odunze’s calf injury and the strange setup for Rams-49ers in Australia. The guys continue reacting to the Cubs getting swept by the Brewers, Craig Counsell’s pressure and whether Milwaukee is simply running a better baseball operation. The Brunch Rush hits Sam Antonacci’s hard slide, Hagan Smith’s role for the White Sox, Dre Greenlaw wondering about Antarctica and the massive soccer crowd at Soldier Field.