Beers and Beat Guys Podcast

Beers and Beat Guys

Tom Loxas
Blogger Tom Loxas talks to Chicago sports reporters and bloggers over a beer.
Matthew Trueblood
Matthew Trueblood of Baseball Prospectus joins Tom to wade through some questions the abbreviated MLB season poses.  -Will the payoff of an uncertain season be worth the risks?-Will it resemble the game we love?-How will a trade market work?-World Series Championship with an asterisk?-Inconsistent behavior from players regarding safety?-Some teams benefit from the adjusted set up?
Jun 29, 2020
38 min
Ben Finfer
Ben Finfer, formerly of 670 The Score and ESPN am 1000. -Which team in town most frustrating?-Will Bulls make a bold Sam Presti like move?-Which QB do Bears bring in this offseason?-Cubs have different vibe under Ross.-White Sox steal some headlines this summer?
Mar 9, 2020
37 min
Herb Lawrence
Herb Lawrence of 670 The Score talks White Sox and more.-Chicago Sports fan anxiety.-Why aren't the Sox on TV more this spring?-Tim Anderson the fun face of the Sox?-Big expectations for Eloy.-Pressure on Renteria?-Ozzie waiting in wings if he falters?
Mar 2, 2020
41 min
Ryan Davis
Ryan Davis of Forbes and BET Chicago talks Marquee Network Debut and Cubs camp.-Social media reaction to Marquee’s issues.-Broadcast presentation and talent an early hit.-Battle for 5th starter.-Is pressure off Cubs now?-Who will be camp surprise?
Feb 25, 2020
34 min
Bruce Miles
Cubs spring training talk with Bruce Miles of The Athletic Chicago.-Kris Bryant, Kris Bryant, Kris Bryant.-His presser, rumors, hitting lead off.-Meeting with Theo rekindle the love?-Joe Maddon still looming large.-Can they really keep both KB and Javy?-Level of concern on Baseball's issues?
Feb 21, 2020
35 min
Ricky O'Donnell
Ricky O' Donnell, Basketball Editor of SB Nation and  the “Cash Considerations” podcast talks Bulls prior to NBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago. -Regime change after the season?-Bulls look foolish for not building around Jimmy Butler.-Does Lauri Markkanen wants out?-What do the Bulls have in Zach Lavine?-Does it make sense to fire Jim Boylen during season?-What is worth watching for?
Feb 13, 2020
31 min
Bryan Smith
Bryan Smith of Bleacher Nation talks about his recently released Cubs top 10 prospects list. - Top prospect Brennan Davis outlook and relevant comp.-Miguel Amaya the catcher of the near future?-Nico Hoerner breaking camp at 2B?-Brailyn Marquez a homegrown closer?-How will Cubs draft under Dan Kantrovitz? 
Feb 10, 2020
38 min
James Fox
James Fox of Future Sox joins Tom to talk White Sox offseason and prospects.  -2020 expectations/plan for Michael Kopech.-Next wave of prospects.-Trade currency.-Defensive concerns?-Is Hahn done adding?
Jan 30, 2020
37 min
Danny Rockett
 Danny Rockett of NBC Sports Chicago's "Outside the Ivy" and The Son Ranto Podcast joins Tom to discuss the vibe at Cubs Con.-Bulls Outsiders/Giangreco-Booing Tom Ricketts.-Marquee Network thoughts. -Cubs money problems.-Any hope for 2020?
Jan 27, 2020
53 min
Jeff Dickerson
Jeff Dickerson of ESPN Chicago talks NFL playoffs and Chicago Bears big picture with Tom.   -Nagy tweaking his offensive vision with new voices?-Fallout from the "Son of a Mitch Bowl". -Trust Pace to be objective on QB plan?-Who will compete with Mitch Trubisky?-Concern over Khalil Mack?Buzzsprout podcast host offer: $20 Amazon Gift Card when you sign up here.
Jan 16, 2020
33 min
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