MITM #10

Greetings sports fans and strap in for another trip to wide world of competitive activities as the Monsters in the Morning guide you toward your destiny. Tune in to find out the depth of the emotional toll the summer games has on Maniac Mike, why Touch Down Charley can only see the color tope, Bears preseason woes, and the question of which Madden (Joe or John) will go down in history as thee greatest coach. Plus we open the book once again to see just where in the heck Big Cat really is, Bill Stark checks in, and we remember the Afternoon Chain Gang. 

Big city, big city, gosh do you look so pretty! This city is yours, this city is mine, this city. this city boy do it shine. - TDC

Week of August 10, 2016

Greetings all and lets play ball! But seriously, its Monsters in the Morning and you know what that means its time to talk sports and you can't talk sports without talking up this year's Olympics. I mean come on! Its summer, its Rio, its fun,  and the Monsters can barely tame their wild excitement for the pure athleticism on display at this years celebration of competition. Plus TDC gives us a quick lesson in Greek, Aaron has a hard time screening the calls, van drama, and the Bears ready themselves for yet another ride into the vortex we call Preseason Football. Also listen in as Bill Stark talks imposters and the boys of summer once again jump into the black hole known only as "Where's Big Cat". It's sports, its talk, its sports talk. Enjoy it.

Week Of August 1, 2016

Heads up big city because the Monsters are on the air! That's right the "Big City Boys" are your Bears Training Camp HQ, providing you in depth analysis and downlight unabashed joy for this decades long tradition. Plus the trade deadline has come and gone and Chris Sale is still a White Sox, but for how long, only "Hahn will tell". The Cubs keep things loose and cool on the field, D Wade's age is put into question and TDC is asked to remove his big wicker hat out of the studio. All that plus Bill Stark checks in, and we open the mail bag for yet more clues in our search for Mr. Big Cat. You are all beautiful in our eyes. 

Week of July 27, 2016

Watch out friends because the big boys of summer are back and as always can only speak the language of sports so here we go! Lovie Smith is back home and Maniac Mike cannot help but weep wth joy. Chis Sale destroys a jersey leaving the city scared, confused, and yearning  for answers from the Southside Ace. On top of that the recent Chicago heat can't compare with the heat coming from the arm of new Cubs deliver Aroldis Chapman, Bill Stark reveals his favorite "local" sandwich stop, and Big Cat is spotted in the great town of Big Stick, Iowa. Listen. Love. Believe. Go Bears. 

Week of July 20. 2016

Baby its hot out there? You know it is big boys, heck its in the upper 90s but that don't stop the monsters from chugging along, you know what I mean. Well, its half way through the old baseball season and Mike reflects upon a summer which seems to be passing him by, all the while TDC reveals what baseball uniforms are really made of, hint: it's not all cotton. Plus what it means to be a professional athlete, D. Wade returns home, the guys get rejected from attending this years Hawks convention, and Aaron the sound guy makes a vital mistake. All that and Bill Stark, plus we read your sightings in yet another dance with "Where's Big Cat". When in doubt, blame the heat. 

Week of July 12, 2016

Well, it happens every year like Santa coming down ye old chimney. That's right its All Star time again you beautiful beasts. A special time when ball players get to come home, relax on their own sofa, enjoy the smile from their neighbor while getting the mail, water the grass, visit with Mama and Papa and of course dine in at their favorite local chain restaurant(s). This week Mike and TDC break down the big ball game by reviewing the Cubs All Star infield, as well congratulate Chris Sale and his arm and offer up some sports safety tips to all the youngsters out there. Also featured is another exciting trip to the world of "Stark Naked" and the quest continues in search of Big Cat Williams in "Where's Big Cat". Have Fun, you deserve it. 

Week of May 19, 2016

Maniac Mike and Touchdown Charley review the recent Cubs flirt with history, Bears offseason drama, and the amazing start of the year by Sox ace Chris Sale. Also featured is another segment of Stark Naked, and the boys open up the mailbag in search of everyones favorite cat: Big Cat.  

Week of May 8, 2015

Hang onto your boot straps cause it's playoff season gents! Thats right you beautiful beasts, Mike and TDC have playoff fever and the only remedy is some gosh darn wins, I mean come on!  Listen up as the boys breakdown the heated Bulls Vs Cavs series along with a complete analysis of the Hawks Vs Wild, you gotta love hockey. Also stay tuned as Mike reflects upon his love of the game, TDC requests some time off, and another segment of Stark Naked and Where's Big Cat. Sports. 

Week of April 30, 2015

It's the 2nd round of the playoffs for the Bulls and Hawks and your pals Maniac Mike and Touchdown Charley can barely keep their heads screwed on straight or their nobel hearts from exploding with all the excitement. Jimmy Butler, Coach Q, Cubs renovation, and a possible trip to Gibsons are all discussed along with an explanation to why TDC considers former classmate Cal Ripken Jr a thief. Also included is a quick trip to " Stark Naked" to hear about how Bill distinguishes a Bull from a Calf, and we read your Big Cat sightings in another segment of "Where's Big Cat". The city is alive!

Week of April 22, 2015

Another trip to the archives to revisit Charley and TDC doing what they know best, loving sports. The men on the mics talk everything from the proper way to reheat a gyro, to a tearful goodbye to long standing Bear Roberto Garza, and the outrage over Cutler's unsold autograph ball. All that and continuing coverage of the Hawks playoff bid and the continuing hardships of new show intern Aaron. Plus, "Stark Naked", "Where's Big Cat" and TDC's continuing bleeding problems. The sandwich tray will arrive at noon.