Angles & Attitudes
Angles & Attitudes
Mark Szczurek
Friends from grade school- John and Mark, talk everything Chicago from sports, to food to entertainment!
Mike "Doc" Emrick
Doc's broadcasting career began in 1973 when he became the radio play-by-play voice of the Port Huron Flags in the International Hockey League. For 50 years Doc called games with the same passion and excitement that he did when he called his first Flags game.  His awards are too numerous to mention, Hockey Hall of Famer, Emmy winner. He sits down with John and Mark to share stories from his journey of becoming the Voice of Hockey.
May 2, 2022
48 min
Mike North
Legendary Chicago sports media personality Mike North, spends time with the guys to remicense about sports and life "back in the day".  Mike's takes us on his journey from Senn HS to Belmont Ave. to what he's up to now. Pour yourself a cocktail and let Angles & Attitudes do the rest.
Oct 19, 2021
26 min
Rob Johnson
Former WBBM Channel 2 anchor Rob Johnson stops by for a visit.  Rob shares stories from his career and discusses his new career with Rob Johnson Communications offering media training, executive coaching, public relations, image building, crisis management and related services.
Oct 1, 2021
43 min
Chris Bourjos
Esteemed MLB scout Chris Bourjos joins John and Mark to discuss his MLB career on the field and as a scout.  He shares stories of growing up on the sandlots of Chicago where a true hop was never to be found.  Chris also gets a bit emotional when telling the story of Roy Halladay who he scouted and after a brilliant career his life was cut short in a plane crash.  Before we finished Chris talked about the state of the game  and how he would build a Big League ballclub.
Sep 7, 2021
41 min
Billy Gardner
Former Blackhawk and Hartford Whaler, and current Chicago Wolves color analyst joins John and Mark in this episode to discuss a wide range of hockey related topics.   Billy is forced to acknowledge that he was once named MVP on a team that included Wayne Gretzky and how his friendship grew with Wayne and Walter.  Billy also explains with candor why or how some of the changes occurred in the Hawks booth and that he is most proud of his 20 plus years with the Chicago Wolves.
Sep 1, 2021
42 min
David Dupuis
Award winning author David Dupuis visits with the boys in this episode.  David discusses the process around his books as well as each of the subjects, former NHL greats Pierre Pilote, Terry Sawchuk, and Red Kelley.  David also shares his inspiration and passion around his historical fiction series, Seven Sins of Hildegard.
Aug 23, 2021
45 min
Chris Myers
Fox Sports "Five Tool" player joins John and Mark to discuss a wide range of topics from his OJ Simpson interview  to his Sunday afternoons in an NFL booth.  Chris also shares his experiences from  his ESPN days as well as the fun he is currently having hosting "Chris and Tell" on Marque Sports.
Aug 16, 2021
33 min
Rocky Colavito
Rocky's nephew Chris and Mark Sommers Author of  Rocky Colavito: Cleveland's Iconic Slugger, join the podcast to revisit Rocky's career and state their case for Rocky's baseball immortality in Cooperstown.
Aug 11, 2021
46 min
Diann Burns
Groundbreaking news anchor and nine time Emmy Award Winner, Diann Burns spends some time with John and Mark on the show.  Diann chronicles her career from her newspaper days to her breaking a barrier and becoming the first woman of color to anchor the 10PM news in Chicago in 1994. Diann reveals her love of sports both as a participant and reporter/spectator.  It is clear to Diann that "the numbers" don't always tell the whole story.  We also have a surprise for Diann before the podcasts concludes.
Aug 3, 2021
50 min
Chip Caray
The voice of the Atlanta Braves, Chip Cary joins the boys on this episode.  He shares stories about his broadcast career as well as what it is like to be the son/grandson of broadcasting legends.  Chip also shares his ideas on how to improve "America's Favorite Pastime".
Jul 27, 2021
36 min
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