This city is hot-hot-hot kiddos so make sure you're drinking plenty of that sweet-sweet lake Michigan elixir. Its Manic Mike and TDC here again to give you all your weekly sports talk fill up. Thats right you beautiful big city beings, fill your bellies full with plenty of Robbie Gould goodbyes, a warm and touching tribute to Lovie Smith and some happy and healthy memories from TDC's Labor Day lamb roast. Of course we'll be opening up the old Big Cat Sack to read your sightings and Bill Stark chimes in with another dose of wisdom. Hear it here, on Chicago's only weekly sports talk morning mix up. Yum.
Hello once again big city fatties, its time once again to enter the world of the monsters for another "trip" to the wide and weird world of sports. Kick back as Touchdown Charley and Maniac Mike talk everything from how to make the perfect homemade trail mix, to where exactly is the perfect spot to have Old Glory tattooed on your body. Plus, Bears preseason woes continue, the Sox rename their old ballpark and the guys absolutely love it, the Cubs have a magic number and Big Cat and Bill Stark still seek to amaze us. Tune in here on the ONLY Chicago Sports Podcast around! Dig it?
- The City keeps me alive, therefore I'm indebted to this city I call home" - Mike.
Thats right big city dreamers its time once again for another hound dog of sports talk entertainment. Join us this week as Maniac Mike and Touchdown Charley analyze the injury plagued Bears and the slyness of John Fox. Plus Mike expresses his love and pride for America and Old Glory and TDC apologizes on air for some rude and downright disturbing comments. Plus the correct way to apply medicated body powered, another visit with Mr. Stark, and of course that Big 'Ol Cat. Catch it right here on Monsters in the Morning. Oh Yeah!
Sometimes late at night, when the moon is shining and wind is howling like a banshee I like to think. I think about the big city, about big hopes and even bigger dreams, and how my weight as skyrocketed these past few months, then I weep... Mike
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.