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Waddle & Silvy

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Former Bear Tom Waddle and longtime Chicago sports reporter Marc ‘Silvy’ Silverman love to talk all things Chicago sports and more.

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  • 20 episodes
  • Avg 44 min
  • English
  • Friday · 41 min

    9/18 5 PM: Courtney Cronin

    Waddle & Silvy broadcast live from Horseshoe Hammond Casino for Football Friday, previewing the Bears’ home opener against the Vikings. Courtney Cronin joins to discuss the Bears’ clean injury report, Ozzy Trapilo’s possible return, Caleb Williams’ growth, Brian Flores’ defense, and the pressure on Chicago’s pass rush. The show also features Greg Olsen, Tom Thayer, and Jeff Passan breaking down the Bears, White Sox, and Cubs.

  • Friday · 43 min

    9/18 4 PM: Like It, Love It, Just a Taste of It

    Waddle & Silvy broadcast live from Horseshoe Hammond Casino for Football Friday, previewing the Bears’ home opener against the Vikings and celebrating Chicago’s clean injury report. They discuss Ozzy Trapilo’s potential return, the Bears’ growing advantage in the NFC North, the White Sox’s playoff push, and the Cubs’ outlook. Plus, the crew makes its weekly “Like It, Love It” picks and previews the weekend’s biggest games, shows, and college football drama.

  • Friday · 47 min

    9/18 3 PM: Greg Olsen

    Waddle & Silvy broadcast live from Horseshoe Hammond Casino for Football Friday, previewing the Bears’ home opener against the Vikings. Greg Olsen breaks down Ben Johnson’s explosive offense, Caleb Williams’ growth, Brian Flores’ defensive scheme, the Bears’ tight end room, and the defense’s early-season concerns. Jeff Passan joins to discuss the White Sox’s playoff push, Munetaka Murakami’s future, PCA’s historic Cubs season, and whether Chicago’s bullpen can hold up in October.

  • Friday · 47 min

    9/18 2 PM: BEARS FRIDAY

    Waddle & Silvy broadcast live from Horseshoe Hammond Casino for Bears Football Friday, previewing Chicago’s home opener against the Vikings. They discuss the Bears’ clean injury report, Ozzy Trapilo’s potential return, Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson’s matchup with Brian Flores, and the defensive challenge of containing Justin Jefferson. Super Bowl champion Tom Thayer joins to break down the offensive line, the run game, blitz protection, Caleb’s rushing role, and the Bears’ defensive game plan.

  • Thursday · 32 min

    9/17 5 PM: Jeff Joniak

    Waddle & Silvy broadcast live from Halas Hall with Jeff Joniak and Barstool Big Cat, previewing the Bears’ home opener against the Vikings. They discuss Caleb Williams’ MVP buzz, Ben Johnson’s creative offense, the challenge of Brian Flores’ defense, and whether Chicago should pursue a pass rusher if the defense remains vulnerable. The show also covers the White Sox’s final playoff push, PCA’s historic Cubs season, Bears fan excitement, and the latest injury updates.

  • Thursday · 41 min

    9/17 4 PM: Quick Bitch

    Waddle & Silvy broadcast live from Halas Hall, previewing Bears–Vikings and examining whether Chicago’s defense can slow Justin Jefferson and Minnesota’s offense. They discuss the Bears’ strong start, Caleb Williams’ early MVP buzz, the defense’s Week 1 struggles, and the possibility of adding a pass rusher. The show also features Quick Bitch, White Sox playoff frustration, PCA’s historic Cubs season, and Jeff Joniak’s breakdown of the upcoming NFC North matchup.

  • Thursday · 45 min

    9/17 3 PM: Barstool Big Cat

    Waddle & Silvy broadcast live from Halas Hall with Barstool Big Cat, breaking down the Bears’ historic 59-point opener, Caleb Williams’ MVP potential, and the team’s defensive concerns heading into Minnesota. Big Cat discusses his massive PCA MVP bet, the Cubs’ bullpen problems, the White Sox’s playoff expectations, and whether Chicago should make a major trade for a pass rusher. Plus, the Bears’ injury report, PCA’s historic on-base improvement, NFL power rankings, and Waddle’s World.

  • Thursday · 46 min

    9/17 2 PM: It feels good to be a Bears fan

    Waddle & Silvy broadcast live from Halas Hall during Alumni Weekend, celebrating the Bears’ explosive offense, Caleb Williams’ early MVP buzz, and the team’s growing confidence heading into Minnesota. They revisit Moose Muhammad’s “where wide receivers go to die” quote, discuss the Bears’ deepest receiving corps ever, and debate the team’s defensive outlook. The show also covers the White Sox’s playoff push, Munetaka Murakami’s contract situation, Hagan Smith’s postseason role, PCA’s historic Cubs season, and the latest Bears injury report.

  • Wednesday · 41 min

    9/16 5 PM: Tales From the Stylist's Chair

    Waddle & Silvy react to the White Sox dropping two of three in Cleveland and falling a half-game behind the Guardians with ten games remaining. Jesse Rogers joins to discuss the bullpen’s fatigue, Tommy Pham’s return, Hagan Smith’s potential playoff role, and the struggles of Colson Montgomery and Munetaka Murakami. The show also explores the Bears’ deepest wide receiver room ever, Caleb Williams’ FedEx Ground Player of the Week honor, the Vikings’ quarterback situation, and the Cubs’ bullpen concerns.

  • Wednesday · 44 min

    9/16 4 PM: Jesse Rogers

    Waddle & Silvy react to the White Sox dropping two of three in Cleveland and falling a half-game behind the Guardians with ten games remaining. Jesse Rogers joins to discuss the bullpen’s fatigue, Tommy Pham’s return and home run, Will Venable’s decisions, Hagan Smith’s playoff role, and Colson Montgomery and Munetaka Murakami’s struggles. The show also features passionate Sox fan calls, offseason roster-building debates, and a look ahead to Bears–Vikings.

  • Wednesday · 25 min

    9/16 3 PM: White Sox fall to second

    Waddle & Silvy discuss the backlash to Caleb Williams’ Pro Football Focus grade and urge Bears fans to ignore outside noise after his spectacular Week 1 performance. They debate the White Sox’s opener strategy, Hagan Smith’s potential playoff role, and PCA’s chance to join the 40–40 club. Plus, Sox fans call in to vent about the team’s pitching, Munetaka Murakami, Chris Murphy, Grant Taylor, and the final stretch of the season, while the Bears’ injury report brings new concerns about Darnell Wright and Kyle Monangai.

  • Tuesday · 43 min

    9/15 4 PM: Michael Wilbon

    Waddle & Silvy debate the backlash to Caleb Williams’ Pro Football Focus grade and urge Bears fans to ignore the noise after his spectacular Week 1 performance. They discuss the White Sox’s opener strategy, Hagan Smith’s playoff value, and PCA’s chance to become the first Cub in the 40–40 club. Michael Wilbon joins to discuss the Bears’ explosive offense, defensive concerns, Ben Johnson’s aggressive approach, the Cubs’ postseason outlook, and the Bulls’ upcoming season.

  • Tuesday · 39 min

    9/15 3 PM: Jesse Rogers

    Waddle & Silvy break down the Bears’ explosive offense, Caleb Williams’ impressive debut, and Sunday’s matchup with Brian Flores and the Vikings. Jesse Rogers joins to discuss the White Sox’s dramatic win in Cleveland, Tristan Peters’ marathon at-bat, Kyle Teal’s big hit, Noah Schultz’s promotion, and Munetaka Murakami’s slump. Plus, PCA’s historic Cubs season, NFL Power Rankings, Waddle’s World, and stories about fart spray and a 5G technician tied to a pole.

  • Tuesday · 49 min

    9/15 2 PM: Waddle's Film Room

    Waddle & Silvy celebrate the Bears’ 59–37 win over Carolina, debate whether the offense can remain the NFL’s best, and preview Sunday’s showdown with Brian Flores and the Vikings. Tom Waddle breaks down Caleb Williams’ decision-making and elite throws with the telestrator, while the guys discuss the defense, fourth-down decisions, Jaylon Johnson, Braxton Jones, Dillon Thieneman, and potential trade-deadline additions. Plus, calls from Bears fans, the White Sox’s crucial series, and a look ahead to Football Friday at Horseshoe Hammond Casino.

  • Monday · 42 min

    9/14 4 PM: Courtney Cronin

    Waddle & Silvy celebrate the Bears’ historic 59-point victory over Carolina, breaking down Caleb Williams’ brilliant performance, Ben Johnson’s explosive offense, and the defensive issues that remain. They discuss the emergence of Dillon Thieneman and Malik Muhammad, the value of DeAndre Swift’s new contract, and the importance of adding a pass rusher at the trade deadline. Courtney Cronin joins the show to explain how the Bears’ conditioning, rushing attack, and young quarterback played such a major role in the win.

  • Monday · 47 min

    9/14 3 PM: The Good, the Bad, the Dirty

    Waddle & Silvy celebrate the Bears’ historic 59-point victory over Carolina, breaking down Caleb Williams’ outstanding performance, Ben Johnson’s explosive offense, and the defensive issues that still need to be fixed. They discuss the strong debuts of Dillon Thieneman and Malik Muhammad, debate Ben’s aggressive fourth-down decisions, and hear from fans about adding a pass rusher and repairing the Kyler Gordon situation. The show also features Ben Johnson’s Monday press conference and a full edition of the Good, the Bad, the Dirty.

  • Monday · 41 min

    9/14 2 PM: Bears Victory Monday

    Waddle & Silvy celebrate the Bears’ historic 59-point victory over Carolina, breaking down Caleb Williams’ brilliant performance, the explosive rushing attack, and Ben Johnson’s “pick your poison” offense. They discuss the strong play of Dillon Thieneman and Malik Muhammad, the defensive concerns that remain, and why the Bears should pursue a pass rusher at the trade deadline. The show also features fan calls, debate over Ben Johnson’s fourth-down decisions, Colston Loveland’s quiet opener, and a live replay of Johnson’s postgame press conference.

  • September 11 · 41 min

    9/11 5 PM: Waddle's 2 Most Important Bears

    Waddle & Silvy continue their live Bears Football Friday broadcast from Burning Bush Brewery, revealing Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams as Nos. 2 and 1 on Waddle’s list of the Bears’ most important players. They debate the Bears’ season outlook, Caleb’s statistical projections, Colston Loveland’s touchdown potential, the defense’s expected performance, and the return timelines for Ozzy Trapilo and Kyler Gordon. Jeff Meller previews the White Sox’s crucial stretch run, discusses Munetaka Murakami and Colson Montgomery, and shares his prediction for the AL Central race before the hosts make their Bears game predictions.

  • September 11 · 45 min

    9/11 4 PM: Like It, Love It, Just a Taste of It

    Waddle & Silvy broadcast live from Burning Bush Brewery for Bears Football Friday, breaking down the latest news ahead of Chicago’s season opener against Carolina. They discuss DeAndre Swift’s contract extension, Rome Odunze’s calf injury, Cole Kmet’s emotional letter to Bears fans, and the ongoing Kyler Gordon situation. The show also features Like It, Love It, and What to Watch For, including 9/11 documentaries, new television recommendations, and Coyote vs. ACME.

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