2 Bums and a Mike Sports Podcast

HAPPY NEW YEAR! We're back! This week the guys talk about Shohei Ohtani's record breaking contract. As well as, with the Chicago Bears officially getting the number one overall pick via Carolina, do they keep their current quarterback in Justin Fields? Or do they move of off Justin and draft a quarterback number one overall? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/2bumsandamike/support

This week Michael, Dean and Christian go over a variety of topics primarily talking about the Chicago White Sox. Tim Anderson, Liam Hendricks, Yaz among others are all gone.. what happens next for the Sox? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/2bumsandamike/support

This week Michael, Dean and Christian talk about how it might be time for us as fans to embrace the tank for the Chicago Bears. Should they start purposely losing to get a high draft pick? As well as talking about the Chicago Bulls, the Chicago White Sox! As well as.. Cars!? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/2bumsandamike/support

This week Kevin, Dean and Michael talk about the performance of undrafted rookie quarterback from division 2 football and how this impacts Justin Fields. Will Justin be the Chicago Bears starting quarterback next season? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/2bumsandamike/support

This week with Michael riding solo, he talks about the debut of Connor Bedard and what this means for the Blackhawks. He also talks about how the bears lost again and the situation at hand with Justin Fields now injured, as well as how the White Sox are possibly making a big mistake with going after certain players this offseason --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/2bumsandamike/support

This week Mike, Kevin and Dean talk about the Chicago Bears finally winning a game in nearly a calendar year! With the last two games being reasonably good games, does this mean they are back and on the rise? Does this mean absolutely nothing? As well as talking about Connor Bedard and the impact he already has on the city of Chicago --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/2bumsandamike/support

This week we have the privilege of interviewing 16” softball hall of famer, Chicago native, Mike Ellerby! Yes, the father of the podcast's own Kevin Ellerby. We discuss a range of topics including how sports started in his life, a famous Dick Allen story that he witnessed, getting inducted into the hall of fame and of course.. embarrassing his son just a little bit! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/2bumsandamike/support

We're back with the post game interview for the professional wrestling company Chicago Style Wrestling (CSW) I had the opportunity to interview a whole bunch of wrestlers and characters after the show concluded and had a whole lot of fun in the process! Let us know who we should interview after the next event! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/2bumsandamike/support

This week the guys go into a deep dive into week one of the NFL and specifically talking about the Bears Vs the Packers! What happened during the game? How did the players do? What does this game mean for this Bears franchise going forward? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/2bumsandamike/support

This week the guys talk about the official press conference that was held to introduce the new GM and EVP of the Chicago White Sox. What does this mean for the team moving forward? Is it a good thing? Is it a bad thing? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/2bumsandamike/support

This week, the guys go over the discussion about should NFL players play during the preseason or should they rest and not play? As well as talking about professional wrestling, specifically with AEW, as well as the new Ahsoka series on Disney+ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/2bumsandamike/support

In completely out of nowhere and surprising news, something that we as the fans and us here on 2 Bums And A Mike have been clamoring for, General Manager Rick Hahn and Executive VP Kenny Williams have been fired!! What does this mean? Where do the White Sox go from here? Does this mean anything long term? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/2bumsandamike/support

(THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED BEFORE THE BREAKING NEWS OF KENNY WILLIAMS AND RICK HAHN BEING RELIEVED OF THEIR DUTYS) This episode, the guys go over many topics including the sticking situation regarding MLB player Wander Franco, The White Sox and what the future holds for the Bears/Justin Fields --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/2bumsandamike/support

This week, Michael and Christian talk about the absolute chaotic weekend that happened to the Chicago White Sox. From Tim Anderson and Jose Ramirez getting into a full on boxing fight in the middle of the field, to former White Sox reliever Keynan Middleton completely throwing the White Sox as an organization under the bus. Get ready for a doozy of a discussion --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/2bumsandamike/support

This week Michael and special guest Dean breakdown the MLB trade deadline that just passed by. They cover every trade that the Chicago White Sox made, from trading 6 different pitchers and receiving many high end pitching prospects in the process. But what does all of this really mean in the long run? Turn in to find out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/2bumsandamike/support

This week take a deep dive into the world of professional wrestling! After last weekends professional wrestling show CSW (Chicago Style Wrestling) Michael gets the off the cuff, raw reactions from the wrestlers themselves. Wrestlers such as NWA's Cody James and Mario Pardua, Alpha Zeta Zeta, Joey Mayberry, Adam The Stallion, Jack Valor and many more! You'll hear their takes on the show, their story's, their goals and a little bit of TMI from Ryan Mathews.. you've been warned --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/2bumsandamike/support

This week, the guys talk about the upcoming MLB trade deadline coming on August 1st. Who is getting traded from the White Sox? Who is getting traded throughout the league? A complete breakdown is coming your way! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/2bumsandamike/support

Kevin and Christian this week go over the MLB Home Run Derby and All Star game! They talk about who won the derby, what are the big storylines and discussions coming off of it. As well as the big plot points of the all star game, should anything be changed with the rules of both events? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/2bumsandamike/support

With Michael riding solo today, he goes over a variety of topics! Including the Chicago Bulls in who they resigned, what happened to NASCAR driver Jimmy Johnson, as well as the White Sox and their weekend series with the Oakland A's! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/2bumsandamike/support

This week the guys have their next interview! Professional wrestler, NWA Superstar “Cody Country” Cody James! They get into conversations about how Cody was raised, how he discovered professional wrestling and how his pro career began! Cody goes into how important his family is to him and how proud he is of his two kids. As well as, they all talk about their love for sports and for baseball! And yes… talk about how disappointing the White Sox season is so far. They also get into what the future might hold for not just Cody James, but for the 3 members of The 2 Bums And A Mike Sports Podcast… --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/2bumsandamike/support

This week, the guys go over once again a variety of topics! They go over Ja Morant receiving a 25 game suspension from the NBA for showing off a gun for a second time on Instagram live. Michael Jordan selling all his majority shares from the Charlotte Hornets. As well as the official beginning of the Arlington Heights racecourse demolition! They also talk about some guy nicknamed “Huggy Bear” ? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/2bumsandamike/support

With the NBA and NHL finals completely over, Kevin and Michael talk about the talk of the NBA Nikola Jokić and his “great” reactions to winning the NBA Finals. They talk about LIV Golf and the PGA Tour, the Chicago Bears having another town bid for their services, and of course… how bad the White Sox are in this moment in time --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/2bumsandamike/support

After being diagnosed with stage four Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma in January, an absolutely miraculous recovery happened and Liam Hendricks is officially back in a White Sox uniform! As well as, another city is bidding to host the Chicago Bears!? Find out who! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/2bumsandamike/support

With the Chicago Blackhawks officially claiming the number 1 overall pick in the upcoming 2023 NHL Draft, they will be presumably picking Connor Bedard with the first pick. Who is he? What will he become? Can he live up to the hype? Also.. Green Bay is going to be hosting the NFL draft in a few years!? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/2bumsandamike/support

With the debuting Dean Calandra, the guys breakdown the entire Chicago Bears 2023 schedule that was released just recently. What will the Bears final record be at the end of the season? Will they make the playoffs? Also, what on earth is going on with Ja Morant!? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/2bumsandamike/support

The bums go over a variety of topics in this week's episode! Including WWE Backlash, The Chicago Bears and the Chicago White Sox. As well as breaking news in the middle of recording, the Blackhawks officially get their pick in the upcoming NHL Draft --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/2bumsandamike/support

With the 2023 NFL draft now in the rear view mirror, the guys do a full breakdown of all the Chicago Bears picks! Who did they get? Will they pan out? What's the outlook for the bears this next year? As well as a discussion about the struggling Chicago White Sox who just broke their 10 game losing streak --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/2bumsandamike/support

After over a month away, the boys are back! In that time, the MLB season has begun and is off and running! Michael and Christian go over the big news and notes so far in this baseball season. As well as going over how the Chicago White Sox have started off.. foreshadow… it's not good --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/2bumsandamike/support

Michael and Christian get in on the March Madness fever and put together a list of the best sports moments in Chicago history! Making a 1 through 16 seed bracket, they go in depth about each event, and eventually decide on a winner and the best moment in Chicago sports history! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/2bumsandamike/support

With Christian riding solo this week, he covers everything March Madness! All the games in the field of 64, down to the field if 32 and into where we currently are in the Sweet Sixteen. This wouldn't be a Christian episode either without talking about his guys, the Xavier Musketeers! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/2bumsandamike/support

This week the guys go over in great detail the shocking news that the Chicago Bears have already traded their #1 overall pick in this upcoming NFL draft. What does this mean for the bears? What did they get? What do they do from here? As well as discussing another big Chicago topic, the Blackhawks. With longtime face of the team, Patrick Kane, being officially traded --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/2bumsandamike/support

It is the very first interview for the 2 Bums And A Mike Sports Podcast! And who else would it be than the man himself Hans! We go into his professional wrestling career, how he got started, what's been the biggest moment? As well as his personal life, and a little baseball/White Sox talk! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/2bumsandamike/support

This week the guys talk about a recent debate topic about if MLB star Jazz Chisholm deserves to be the cover athlete of the number 1 baseball video game in the world. They also get into discussions about the bears and the newly purchased property out in Arlington Heights, as well as a little TV show talks! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/2bumsandamike/support

With Michael going solo this week, he talks about the Chicago Bears officially closing on the 300+ acre property in Arlington Heights! What does this mean going forward for the team? How long will the process take? As well as some upcoming news for the podcast! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/2bumsandamike/support

The bums all sit down together mere minutes before Super Bowl 57 begins! We go over a variety of topics and get ready for one of the biggest events in America! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/2bumsandamike/support

The bums talk about the upcoming Super Bowl this Sunday on Fox! How did the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs get there? Who wins the Super Bowl in the end? And of course, a little Chicago Bulls trade talk discussion --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/2bumsandamike/support

With the one of the new signings of the Chicago White Sox now under investigation, where does the team go from here? Where does this leave them, what do they do now? As well as some talk about the Chicago Bulls and the owner of both those teams Jerry Reinsdorf --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/2bumsandamike/support

With the 2023 WWE Royal Rumble streaming this Saturday on Peacock, the bums do their preview of the famous event! What's going to happen? Who's winning both respected rumble matches? Who's making a surprise appearance? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/2bumsandamike/support

Michael and Christian go into a deep dive discussing about the potential future that the Chicago Bears are looking at. They have their franchise quarterback, they have the most amount of cap space in the NFL, they have the GM, they have to now the best CEO/President of football operations.. what can they do capitalize on everything that's sitting in front of them? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/2bumsandamike/support

On this episode, Michael and Christian are joined by Kevin Pastrano and Juan Montes as they talk about one of the great debates of our generation.. who's better.. Messi or Ronaldo? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/2bumsandamike/support

Welcome to 2023!! On this episode Michael, Kevin and special guest Juan, talk in depth about the New York Mets owner Steve Cohen and his endless spending sprees. Is it a good thing? What will it lead to? And of course, what's an episode with Kevin, without some college football talk --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/2bumsandamike/support

With the Final Episode of the 2022, Michael, Kevin and Christian talk about their favorite Christmas memories as kids and in recent years! To everyone who supports what we do, thank you! Have a happy holiday and new year, and we will see you in 2023! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/2bumsandamike/support

With the White Sox finally making a big move this offseason, Michael and Christian go over what this move means for the Chicago White Sox! They also go over the finals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup as well as the Chicago Bears! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/2bumsandamike/support

Michael, Kevin and Christian go over all the news coming out of this years MLB Winter Meetings. They break down all the signings that happened and of course how the Chicago White Sox did! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/2bumsandamike/support

Michael and Christian go over the last 2 games that the USAMNT have played in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. How did they do? What do they need to be better at? That and much more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/2bumsandamike/support

Michael and Christian go over the upcoming win or die game between team USA and Iran in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, will team USA move on to the knockout stages? As well as breaking news involving our Chicago White Sox! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/2bumsandamike/support

On this episode, the bums go over a variety of topics including the discussion on if Lebron James is actually a potential future Bull, as well as a little bit a breaking news during this edition! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/2bumsandamike/support

With Michael riding solo today, he goes over a variety of topics including the United States Men Soccer Team in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the Chicago Bears and Chicago Bulls! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/2bumsandamike/support

Michael, Kevin and the debuting Alex go over many topics including the NFL (the Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, even the Indianapolis Colts) College Football and the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/2bumsandamike/support

Michael and the returning Kevin do a complete overlook preview of this years MLB free agents! Who's going where? For how much? Are the Chicago White Sox going to get any of them? Who should they get? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/2bumsandamike/support

Michael and Christian go over the brand new managerial hire for the Chicago White Sox! What does he bring? Can he help lead this team moving forward? Why him over others? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/2bumsandamike/support