The Fact of the Matter is this: Brian Lendino dives deep into the roots of Chicago's business, hospitality, sports, music, and nightlife scenes through a series of interviews and conversations with the people directly responsible for them. We'll discuss their story, how Chicago has shaped them and their legacy, and what their industry looks like moving forward. Tune in for banter so authentically Chicago you'll be asking if you can have a shot of Malört with it.
On Episode 4 of Fact of the Matter w/ Brian Lendino we get surgical with Dr. Sebastian Ko of Weiss Memorial Hospital, the lead team Physician for CHAC and an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist at the Chicago Center of Orthopedics at Weiss. He's built an impressive and decorated career in orthopedics here in Chicago, as well as in Canada, where he's from. We're not talking high school level athletes either. Dr. Ko has spent time treating elite-level athletes as a member of the medical team for the Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Cubs, and considering he's a former NCAA Division 1 tennis player himself, he knows a thing or two about what it takes to get top athletes back in playing shape after an injury.
On Episode 3 of Fact of the Matter w/ Brian Lendino we dive headfirst into the Chicago Bears 2021 season schedule, breaking it down week by week and coming to a [you ain't gonna be happy about it] final record. And finally, we talk Justin Fields, growing up and working in the sports industry, and building a brand on social media with Kyle Millinowisch from This Day in Chicago Sports (@ChiSportsDay). They'll be talking about this one for a while, biting the audio for decades down the line. It's Episode 3 of Fact of the Matter w/ Brian Lendino. Right now.
On Episode 2 of Fact of the Matter w/ Brian Lendino we dive headfirst into the Chicago Bulls truly incredible activity on the day of the NBA Trade Deadline. Brian breaks down the two deals, contextualizes what they mean both on and off the court, and [forgets] to deliver his '5th Star of the Week'. For what it's worth it's AKME aka Artūras Karnišovas and Marc Eversley. It's off the rip but who cares, no great chef ever measured something out. It's the Chicago Bulls Trade Deadline Special Emergency Pod. Enjoy! Presented by UrbanMatter
On Episode 1 of Fact of the Matter w/ Brian Lendino we rundown our favorite menus and. deals for Chicago Restaurant Week in 2021, give a quick report card on the Chicago's five major sports franchises, and deliver our first-ever '5th Star' honoree. Welcome! We can't wait for you to join us on this ride. Presented by UrbanMatter
Grab a fresh Chicago Handshake, turn your volume dials up, and strap in for this breath of fresh air in Chicago podcasting. Brian Lendino explores the interwoven fabrics of Chicago through intimate conversation and banter with some of the city's most recognizable names, titans of industry, and the people directly responsible for the direction the city is heading. This is the Fact of the Matter.
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