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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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September 2 · 44 min
9/2 3 PM: Waddle's World
Waddle & Silvy continue the countdown of Tom Waddle’s 10 most important Bears, with Austin Booker landing at No. 5—or possibly No. 6 after Waddle accidentally lists two players at No. 6. The guys discuss Booker’s pass-rushing potential and how much the Bears need their defense to improve. In Waddle’s World, the crew covers Tiger Woods’ suspended license, Penn State’s Paterno family football experience, Kirk Cousins becoming the Raiders’ starter and the Bears’ thin offensive tackle situation. Plus, they play “Florida or Ohio” and debate a raccoon caught with a meth pipe.
September 2 · 48 min
9/2 2 PM: Cubs let one get away
Waddle & Silvy break down the latest twist in the Kyler Gordon saga after workout videos surface on social media, creating more questions about his rehab and relationship with the Bears. The guys also discuss the Cubs’ bullpen struggles, their fading chance to catch the Brewers and the White Sox’s huge upcoming start from Davis Martin. Plus, they compare Ryan Poles and Jed Hoyer, debate whether the Cubs’ trade deadline moves can still pay off and revisit the Bears’ defensive outlook heading into the season.
September 1 · 49 min
9/1 5 PM: Jesse Rogers
Waddle & Silvy lead off with the latest on Kyler Gordon’s ongoing injury mystery after Ryan Poles said he does not know whether the cornerback will play for the Bears again. The guys discuss the growing frustration, Gordon’s future with the team and how the Bears are preparing to move forward without him. Jesse Rogers joins the show to discuss the Cubs’ postseason outlook, Pete Crow-Armstrong’s historic season, Clay Holmes’ impact and the White Sox’s pitching concerns. Plus, Aki’s A-List examines Caleb Williams’ growing leadership and the debate over position players pitching.
September 1 · 45 min
9/1 4 PM: Michael Wilbon
Waddle & Silvy celebrate the 35th anniversary of Tom Waddle’s first career touchdown catch with a special edition of “Tales From the Stylist's Chair.” Tom shares the story behind the catch, getting cut and re-signed, buying tickets for his family and the unforgettable moment with Mike Ditka afterward. The guys also discuss the Bears’ offensive potential, debate their minimum expectations for the season and welcome Michael Wilbon to talk Cubs baseball, Pete Crow-Armstrong’s historic run and the Bears’ chances of making the playoffs.
September 1 · 50 min
9/1 3 PM: Jon Lester
Waddle & Silvy continue Tom Waddle’s countdown of the 10 most important Bears with Colston Loveland landing at No. 6. The guys also debate the Packers’ handling of Josh Jacobs, react to the NFL’s projected top 100 players and discuss whether Caleb Williams could statistically outperform Patrick Mahomes. Plus, John Lester joins the show to talk about Pete Crow-Armstrong’s incredible stretch, the Cubs’ postseason chances, his Cubs Hall of Fame weekend, Greg Maddux’s prank, his infamous pickoff struggles and the problem of position players pitching.
September 1 · 48 min
9/1 2 PM: Kyler Gordon's continued absence
Waddle & Silvy dive into the growing mystery surrounding Kyler Gordon after Ryan Poles admits he is unsure whether the Bears cornerback will play for the team again this year. The guys debate Gordon’s future, the frustration surrounding his ongoing injury and whether the Bears should try to salvage the relationship. They also discuss the Bears’ development under Ben Johnson, Ryan Poles’ mixed record as general manager and the team’s defensive roster construction. Plus, they debate baseball’s use of position players as pitchers, revisit the “don’t care bucket” and break down Caleb Williams’ growing leadership role.
August 31 · 42 min
8/31 5 PM: Aki's A-List
Waddle & Silvy debate Ryan Poles’ performance as Bears general manager, revisit the Bears’ preseason finale and hand out their Benny’s Beverage Depot Toasts of the Game. The guys also settle the debate over whether an arm wrestler or bodybuilder would win in a fight. In Aki’s A-List, the crew discusses the Bears trading Gervon Dexter, potential Bears betting opportunities and Caleb Williams’ touchdown projections. They also revisit Pete Crow-Armstrong’s historic stretch and examine whether the White Sox have enough pitching to make a postseason run. Plus, the show closes with another memorable Family Feud moment.
August 31 · 49 min
8/31 4 PM: The Good, the Bad, the Dirty
Waddle & Silvy recap the Bears’ preseason finale, including standout performances from Tyson Bagent, Zavion Thomas, Roshon Johnson, Maurice Alexander and Jordan Van Den Burg. The guys discuss how Ben Johnson’s coaching has influenced the development of the Bears’ young players and debate Ryan Poles’ record as general manager. The show also features Waddle & Silvy’s “Good, Bad and Dirty” weekend recap, Pete Crow-Armstrong’s historic stretch with the Cubs, Scottie Scheffler’s continued dominance and a debate over who would win in a fight: a bodybuilder or an arm wrestler.
August 31 · 47 min
8/31 3 PM: Waddle's 7th Most Important Bear
Waddle & Silvy break down the Bears’ preseason finale, including Zavion Thomas’ game-breaking speed, Tyson Bagent’s strong performance and the team’s offensive potential under Ben Johnson. The guys also debate Ryan Poles’ tenure as Bears general manager, weighing his successful moves against the lack of defensive draft hits. In Waddle’s World, Tom reveals ESPN’s preseason NFL power rankings, with the Bears landing at No. 12 and the Packers ranked ahead of them. The guys also discuss roller-coaster injuries, the bizarre looksmaxing trend and the proper way to keep score at a baseball game.
August 31 · 49 min
8/31 2 PM: The Best Thing From This Weekend
Waddle & Silvy react to an eventful weekend in Chicago sports. The guys break down the Bears’ preseason win over Tennessee, including Tyson Bagent’s impressive performance, Zavion Thomas’ breakout game and the team’s growing offensive potential. They also discuss the Bears’ defensive concerns, Gervon Dexter’s trade, roster moves and the importance of players like Jayln Johnson, Kyler Gordon and Jordan Van Den Berg. On the baseball side, the crew debates the Cubs’ frustrating recent stretch, Pete Crow-Armstrong’s historic power surge and whether the bigger emotion should be excitement over PCA or concern about the Cubs’ playoff positioning. They also look at the White Sox maintaining their lead in the AL Central despite major questions about the starting rotation.
August 28 · 45 min
8/28 5 PM: Jeff Meller
Jeff Meller joins Waddle & Silvy to discuss the White Sox's push for the AL Central, Tristan Peters' remarkable breakout season, and whether the starting rotation can hold together through the stretch run. Meller also shares his favorite fantasy football draft values, why he's avoiding a couple of early-round running backs, and why D'Andre Swift could be one of the better values on the board. The hour also features Aki's A-List, with NFL award odds, Bears betting markets, and more.
August 28 · 51 min
8/28 4 PM: What to Watch For
Waddle and Silvy react to Dan Campbell's thoughts on high school football before Waddle reflects on the end of his NFL career and why players should appreciate every opportunity they get. The guys mix in Cubs and White Sox talk before unveiling Rome Odunze as No. 8 on Tom Waddle's 10 Most Important Bears, explaining why the second-year receiver is poised for a breakout season in Ben Johnson's offense. They also discuss the growing national praise for Ben Johnson and wrap up with What to Watch For heading into the weekend.
August 28 · 48 min
8/28 3 PM: Tom Thayer
Tom Thayer joins Waddle & Silvy from Tennessee to break down everything he saw during the Bears' joint practices with the Titans. He discusses Rome Odunze's impressive week, Roschon Johnson's strong camp, Braxton Jones' development, Logan Jones' learning curve, and why the Bears' defensive tackles have caught his attention. Thayer also previews the preseason opener, highlighting the players he's most eager to watch and why the offensive line still has the most to prove. The hour wraps with Waddle's World, Florida or Ohio, fantasy football talk, and a little Cubs-Reds scoreboard watching.
August 28 · 49 min
8/28 2 PM: What is success for the 2026 Bears?
Waddle and Silvy ask Bears fans a simple question: what is the minimum level of success this season? The guys agree that simply seeing Caleb Williams improve is no longer enough and that making the playoffs has to be the expectation. They compare the Bears to recent Bengals teams, debate whether the defense can be good enough to support a high-powered offense, and discuss what it would take to finally open a sustained championship window. The hour also includes fantasy football talk, Cubs MVP chatter and a look at Tristan Peters' home-run streak.
August 27 · 52 min
8/27 5 PM: Jeff Joniak
Jeff Joniak joins Waddle and Silvy from Nashville to recap the Bears' second joint practice against the Titans, highlighting Caleb Williams' sharp performance, Colston Loveland's continued emergence, the offensive line, and the competitive atmosphere between the two teams. Joniak also discusses the Bears' special teams outlook, Trey Taylor, Daniel Hardy, and why he believes the unit has a chance to become one of the team's biggest strengths. Later, Aki's A-List examines Sean McDermott's visit to Bears camp, ESPN's ranking of the Bears as one of the NFL's most watchable teams, and why Ben Johnson's offense could be built for shootouts. The hour closes with Pete Crow-Armstrong's criticism of MLB's balk rule and a debate over whether obvious missed balks should become reviewable.
August 27 · 46 min
8/27 4 PM: Quick Bitch
Quick Bitch takes over the hour as Waddle and Silvy and their listeners unload about bad parking etiquette, airport security, fantasy football mock drafts, spouses, gluten allergies, dirty bathrooms, and just about everything else that has annoyed them this week. The conversation then shifts back to baseball after Jeff Passan's report on Major League Baseball's latest labor proposal, with the guys questioning whether a free-agent dead period would make the offseason even more boring. Waddle and Silvy also debate the best story on the first-place White Sox, with Tristan Peters, Miguel Vargas, Grant Taylor and Chri s Getz all earning strong cases after another impressive stretch. The hour wraps with callers debating whether Chicago's success is a product of a weak American League or simply a talented young team taking advantage of its opportunity before Jeff Joniak joins from Nashville.
August 27 · 50 min
8/27 3 PM: Adam Hoge
Adam Hoge joins Waddle and Silvy from Nashville to break down the Bears' second joint practice against the Titans, including Caleb Williams' bounce-back performance, the offensive line, Braxton Jones, Rome Odunze, and the ongoing left tackle competition. Hoge also discusses the latest injuries, why the Bears appear further ahead than they were entering last season, and whether the starters have seen enough work before the preseason finale. After Hoge, the guys react to breaking news involving Packers running back Josh Jacobs before Waddle's World goes off the rails with Zyn flavors, Dolly Parton, cologne etiquette, and Major League Baseball Power Rankings. The hour wraps with the Cubs climbing to No. 3 despite a disappointing road trip, the White Sox slipping in the rankings, and a setup for Quick Bitch.
August 27 · 48 min
8/27 2 PM: Bears and Titans clash
Waddle and Silvy react to Titans head coach Robert Saleh comparing Caleb Williams to a young Russell Wilson and debate whether Bears fans would sign up today for Russell Wilson's first decade in Seattle. The guys also discuss a much better day for the Bears in Nashville after a rough practice in Cincinnati, including injuries to Austin Booker and Gervon Dexter and Ben Johnson's approach to managing player workloads. Caleb explains how he's improving his processing and becoming a stronger leader as the Bears continue preseason work. Waddle also unveils No. 9 on his "10 Most Important Bears" list with rookie safety Dylan Thieneman before the guys wrap up by celebrating Tristan Peters' fifth straight game with a home run and his remarkable breakout season.
August 27 · 44 min
8/26 5 PM: Jesse Rogers
Waddle and Silvy are joined by Jesse Rogers from Rate Field to discuss a tough series loss for the Cubs and a big 3 game stretch for the White Sox. Then, they run through LaMotta's List
August 26 · 1 hr 10 min
8/26 4 PM: Waddle's 10 Most Important Bears
Waddle and Silvy continue the Bears conversation with listeners before kicking off the annual countdown of Tom Waddle's 10 Most Important Bears. Waddle explains why the list is not simply the team's best players, but instead the players whose seasons will have the biggest impact on the Bears' success. The guys also revisit the anniversary of the Khalil Mack trade during Tales from the Stylist Chair, remembering how the blockbuster move reshaped the franchise. Along the way, they mix in listener calls, shopping habits, and the kind of Bears debates that make list season one of the most anticipated parts of the preseason.

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