4/17 10AM: The Brunch Rush

Tom Thayer joins at the top of the hour to talk all things NFL & Bears ahead of the draft. What should the Bears do with their pick? Plus, the guys revisit Billy Donovan's announcement that he is stepping down as the Bulls HC. Who should take his place as the next HC of the Bulls?

Courtney Cronin starts the hour reacting to the news of Billy Donovan leaving the Bulls and talks all things Bears ahead of the NFL draft. Who should the Bears target with the 25th pick? Plus, the guys take calls on the NFL draft & prospects. They round things out with the Brunch Rush and more Bulls & Bears calls.

BREAKING NEWS: Billy Donovan steps away as Bulls HC! The guys live react to the news and take calls on who should be the next head coach. Plus, Carmen and Jurko listen to audio from Caleb Williams press conference from yesterday...he talks about wanting to be the best bears QB EVER and the DJ Moore trade. Also, Carmen and Jurko react to Matt Miller's Bears Mock Draft from Waddle and Silvy... Jurko disagree's with Miller's pick.

The guys take a look at the Nico-O-Meter updated... how long will he stay hot? Can he reach 100 RBI's this season? The Bengals took a chance with trading the 10th pick for Dexter Lawrence. The guys agree that they are glad the Bears did NOT make that trade. Jack does his movie review: Caddyshack. Around the NBA... Bulls in official search for new GM!

Why aren't a lot of MLB teams hitting home runs? Jurko breaks down some numbers...even if he does the math wrong. Plus, Jack and Hannah bring up the ongoing ESPN Chicago fantasy baseball controversy... Shea comes on the show HOT!! Who's the Douche? They round it out with the Brunch Rush and Players of the Weekend.

Carmen and Jurko start the show recapping the Cubs sweep of the Mets and the White Sox series win. Did the Mets make a mistake not intentionally walking Nico Hoerner? Plus, they talk about Dexter Lawrence being traded to the Bengals for the 10th overall pick. Was the price too much? Bulls have started their GM search!

Hour 3: White Sox Rookie Pitcher Noah Schultz joined Carmen & Jurko to discuss his first Major League start and what's next for him and the White Sox. Chicago Cubs Skipper Craig Counsell gives and update on Ace Cade Horton. NBA Insider Brain Windhorst shares his thoughts on the problem with the NBA. 

Hour 2: Carmen & Jurko served up The Brunch Rush, Carmen's Blind Ranking: 80's Commercials,  Jurko Key: Keys to Golfing In The Cold and Mike North's Bonus Play of the Week.  

Hour 1: Carmen & Jurko discussed when is it appropriate for fans to demand change with the White Sox and Blackhawks front offices? The White Sox season has been more of the same, with an awful implosion today, and Davidson said today the playoffs are a realistic goal next year but would take a "major step." How about make the playoffs in 2027 or you lose your job for both front offices? Are fans *too* patient with these teams?

Hour 3: Carmen & Jurko discussed the NBA massive ratings jump; the Cubs take 2 of 3 from the Phillies, Jed Hoyer gives details on how the Cubs will work through team injuries.  Beat-Off to Beat Cancer campaign, Producer Jack will watch another movie from his top 25 list tonight and more!