Podcasts about Bertrand

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the show by recapping the inconsistent weekend for the Red Sox. (12:05) Zolak, Bertrand and McKone continue to discuss the Red Sox struggles and the possible future for Alex Cora. (26:52) The guys continue the conversation on the Red Sox, but how do they move forward? (35:25) Zolak & Bertrand finish off the hour by breaking down how the Red Sox can get their season back on track.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour talking about how Jaylen Brown needs to step up this upcoming season and his knee surgery. (10:38) The guys discuss trade options for the Celtics this offseason. (25:16) The crew discusses whether the Red Sox should trade Trevor Story and the pressure that is on Alex Cora (36:32) We finish the hour with the first This Or That of the summer!

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the top of hour #3 by taking all the calls and reactions to this or that and the Red Sox as well as discussing more Red Sox news (9:05) The guys debate which Boston team is closer to a championship after Dan Shaughnessy’s comments. (24:17) The guys predict the Patriots record this upcoming season and where the wins and the losses are. (31:26) Zolak and Bertrand finish off the hour talking about Josh McDaniels in Vegas and if the being on the Patriots will be “fun” under Vrabel.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the last hour by taking calls on the Patriots coaching staff and Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson (12:58) The crew continues to discuss Belichick and Jordon and question where Mike Lombardi has been. (24:13) The guys wrap-up the day by discussing if the Red Sox are a dysfunctional organization. (35:59) Today’s Takeaways.

Travis means “to cross.” And Travis always does. But is it chaos… or prophecy?In this episode, we unpack what science says about the power of names—and what culture has already decided about anyone named Travis. From subtle psychological biases to outright stereotypes, we explore how your name can quietly write your story before you even begin it.Someone's gotta go first.Might as well be him.Sources & References:Nuttin, J. M. (1985). “The Name Letter Effect.”Pelham, B. W., Mirenberg, M. C., & Jones, J. T. (2002). “Why Susie Sells Seashells by the Seashore: Implicit Egotism and Major Life Decisions.” Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.Bertrand, M., & Mullainathan, S. (2004). “Are Emily and Greg More Employable Than Lakisha and Jamal?” American Economic Review.Rosenthal, R., & Jacobson, L. (1968). “Pygmalion in the Classroom.”Mehrabian, A. (2001). “Characteristics Attributed to Names.”Pelham, B. W., & Carvallo, M. (2015). “The Surprising Role of Implicit Self-Esteem in Motivation.”

(00:00) Nick Cattles and Andrew Callahan are in for Zolak and Bertrand, starting the show with a discussion about Marcelo Mayer’s MLB debut and Alex Bregman’s injury. (13:58) We continue by dissecting why the Red Sox won’t play Rafael Devers at third base. (24:03) How did the Celtics lose to this Knicks squad? We break it down. (38:57) The crew partakes in a best cookout snake draft in honor of Memorial Day.

(00:00) Nick Cattles and Andrew Callahan start Hour 2 of Zolak and Bertrand by pondering the Patriots’ offseason and grading it. (12:40) We ponder how much Drake Maye will improve in his second season. (23:06) Hour No. 2 rolls on with a discussion about what the Patriots’ offense will look like in 2025, specifically in the passing game. (32:24) Callahan tests his colleagues’ knowledge of Boston sports with his signature segment: Two Stats and One Lie.

(00:00) Nick Cattles and Andrew Callahan are in for Zolak and Bertrand, starting hour No. 3 with a discussion about when Jayson Tatum could return from his Achilles injury. (13:21) Callahan presents his Celtics trade theories to Cattles, who rebuttals each possibility. (25:33) We take your wonderful phone calls about everything we’ve talked about so far. (30:22) We finish the hour by discussing if Jordon Hudson impacted Bill Belichick’s decisions during his final moments as the head coach of the Patriots.

(00:00) Nick Cattles and Andrew Callahan start hour No. 4 of Zolak and Bertrand by resetting their Red Sox thoughts, including potential fixes for the club. (12:27) Mac Cerullo from the Boston Herald joins the show to share his latest insights about the Red Sox. (23:14) Callahan provides his wish list for the Patriots. (31:50) Today’s Takeaway.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start off the third hour debating tongs or spatula. (11:32) We touch on Bill Belichick being ranked #54 in college football coaches. (25:36) The crew continues the conversation on Belichick at UNC and the problems that could arise and oldies songs

(0:00) Zolak and Bertrand start off the final hour with more this or that and oldies songs (12:50) Zolak takes on ZOVERDRIVE (22:03) Calls and reactions to everything thus far (36:14) Fake Promo Fridays!

Mark Jaynes, the Voice of the Indy 500 and IndyCar Radio anchor, joins Lisa Dent to talk about his background in broadcasting and how he became the Voice of the Indy 500. And, Jaynes shares which drivers to look out for on Sunday. The 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 can be heard Sunday morning, […]

Dermatology physician assistant Renata Block joins Lisa Dent to discuss the effectiveness of sunscreen. They discuss a new report that found only one in four sunscreens can safely protect you from the sun. Renata shares what types of sunscreens you should look for and how to use them appropriately.

Kevin O’Connell of Operation Flags for Vets joins Lisa Dent to discuss the need for volunteers this weekend. Their annual event, this Saturday morning in Des Plaines, will help place over 5,500 flags at veterans’ grave sites. Volunteers will meet at 700 N. River Road on May 24 at 8:30 a.m.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins Lisa Dent to share how the market reacts to Trump’s “big, beautiful bill.” David also shares what WGN listeners are talking to him about.

Lou Manfredini joins Lisa Dent in his weekly segment, Ask Lou, where he answers your questions about home repair. This week, Lou answers a number of WGN Radio listener questions, such as how efficient split ACs are, power washing decks, and the steps for trampoline maintenance!

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

Ilyce Glink, CEO of Best Money Moves financial wellness company, joins Lisa Dent to share the numbers and stats of Memorial Day. Then, Glink shares the latest news surrounding tariffs placed on Apple and the EU.

(0:00) Zolak and Bertrand start off the final hour by talking about NFL owners' approval to play flag football in the Olympics. (12:15) We react to the news of Hard Knocks to feature the Buffalo Bills. (25:19) The guys discuss the most watched TV show finales and the bar from Cheers. (35l00) Today’s Takeaway.

(0:00) Zolak and Bertrand start off the show by reacting to the Red Sox loss and Garrett Crochet. (13:01) We continue our conversation on last night’s game and Alex Cora’s decisions with the bullpen and Trevor Story. (25:33) The guys touch on potential trade options for the Red Sox and Paul Skenes. (34:58) The guys finish the hour reacting to the news of Colts Owner Jim Irsay passing away.

(0:00) Zolak and Bertrand start off the second hour by reacting to the Pacers comeback OT win against the Knicks in Game 1 of the ECF. (11:07) We react to Gary Washburn saying the Celtics window is ‘cracked’ not closed and Tatum landing 4th in MVP voting. (23:12) We touch on the Patriot’s OTA practice and Drake Maye’s 4 interceptions. (31:41) The guys finish the hour with calls on the Pacers and reactions to Belichick.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start off the third hour by reacting to Will Campbell and his narrow shoulders. (10:41) We touch on the Red Sox and their record so far this season. (21:45) The guys react to the incident between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. (29:74) We finish the hour with Caleb Porter where he discusses the performance of the team, improvements needed, and mistakes made earlier on.

(0:00) Zolak and Bertrand start off the final hour by discussing Mike Vrabel and how he can improve the Patriots. (13:50) We touch on Don Sweeney and the odds of a Brad Marchand return. (25:10) The guys take calls on topics discussed throughout the show. (39:36) Today’s Takeaway.

Joan Oberndorf, Manager of the Andersonville Farmers Market, joins Lisa Dent to highlight the vendors that will be at this year’s farmers market. Joan chats about their new location on 1500 West Winona St and the fresh products you’ll be able to find.

Attorney Burt Odelson, legislative counsel for the Village of Dolton Board of Trustees, joins Lisa Dent to discuss Dolton’s plans to acquire Pope Leo XIV’s childhood home through eminent domain. The two discuss how the Pope’s home is already changing the neighborhood and its current value.

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Brandon Pope, of WCIU, and longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys! The Rascals start off the podcast talking about the Department of Justice looking into the hiring practices of Mayor Brandon Johnson. What do the Rascals make of the DOJ probe? The Chicago City […]

(0:00) Zolak and Bertrand start off the show by reacting to the Red Sox bullpen delivering another win. (12:00) We continue our conversation on last night’s game and Alex Cora’s response to sports radio for criticizing his day off. (24:00) The crew circles back to their conversation on Don Sweeney getting extended yesterday and the reasoning behind it. (32:30) We finish the hour by reacting to Tom E. Curran’s thoughts on why Mike Vrabel’s OTA’s are different than Bill Belichick and Jerod Mayo’s.

(0:00) Zolak and Bertrand start off the second hour by reacting to Brad Stevens’ comments on Joe Mazzulla. (11:30) We react to Stephen A. Smith saying Jaylen Brown isn’t a #1 option.. (23:00) We touch on the latest drama surrounding Bill Belichick and his relationship with Jordan Hudson. (31:00) The guys finish the hour with calls on everything from the hour.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start off the third hour by reacting to Rob Gronkowski’s praise for Mike Vrabel. (9:00) We touch on Bill Belichick potentially renaming his boat to reflect his engagement to Jordan Hudson. (18:00) The guys react to the tush push not getting banned after being voted on by NFL owens. (28:10) We finish the hour with calls on the tush push sticking around and Bill Belichick’s relationship.

(0:00) Zolak and Bertrand start off the final hour by talking about potential changes to the Red Sox. (14:00) The guys talk about Alex Cora missing last night’s game due to his daughter's graduation. (26:00) We touch more on the Red Sox and this season overall along with Today’s Takeaway.

WGN Radio's John Williams and Lisa Dent are on a mission to help send three buses full of kids to City Kids Camp, a 501c3 non-profit, where inner-city kids get to spend a week of adventure at a summer camp in the country, southwest of Peoria. John and Lisa are joined by Hector Corona, the camp’s […]

(0:00) Zolak and Bertrand start off the third hour by continuing to touch on everything from Hour 1. (8:18) We react to Brad Stevens’ comments about Jaylen Brown’s role on next year’s team. (15:30) The guys decipher Mike Vrabel’s comments live from OTAs. (20:20) We finish up the hour by touching on Alex Cora missing last night’s Red Sox game.

(0:00) Zolak and Bertrand start off the show by discussing Brad Stevens’ comments yesterday before reacting to Don Sweeney’s extension with the Bruins. (17:00) We continue our conversation on the future of the Bruins with Don Sweeney running the show. (26:05) The crew reacts to the news of Bill Belichick potentially being engaged to his girlfriend, Jordan Hudson. (33:00) We finish the hour with calls on the Bruins, Celtics, and Bill Belichick allegedly being engaged.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start off the third hour by breaking down the Red Sox 3-1 win against the Mets. (10:00) We touch on the Patriots schedule and what they need to do this season for success. (20:00) The guys get into a talk about their first pitches before McKone gets caught not listening. (29:00) We finish the hour with tweets live from OTAs.

Dr. Hermene Hartman, Chicago media pioneer and founder of N'Digo, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the Chicago Teachers Union which reelected Stacy Davis Gates as president, and Dr. Hartman shares what she might do if she were the superintendent of Chicago Public Schools.

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins Lisa Dent to discuss her latest column addressing stock market volatility and advising people who are close to retirement to know what they own in the market and decide what to do with their investments. Savage warns that market uncertainty should be a concern for those who are […]

Father Michael Pfleger, pastor of Saint Sabina Church, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his 50 years of priesthood. Fr. Pfleger explains how Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. influenced him and shares some stories from his 50 years in the church.

Howard Tullman, American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, educator, writer, lecturer, and art collector, joins Lisa Dent to discuss Tullman's latest article centered around the issue businesses face of renting office space. Tullman also talks about the DOJ investigation into hiring practices by the Mayor Johnson administration.

Former WGN agri-business broadcaster Max Armstrong joins Lisa Dent to talk about the dust storm that hit Chicago last week. Armstrong shares whether farmers are to blame for the storm. Then, Armstrong discusses what farmers are doing to reduce the the volume of dust storms.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

(0:00) Zolak and Bertrand start off the show by reacting to the Celtics being eliminated by the Knicks. (14:34) We debate if the Celtics quit in this series and Scal’s criticism about the series as a whole. (23:04) We break down Eddie House saying the Celtics got too comfortable against the Knicks. (33:40) We finish the hour by examining Jaylen Brown’s torn meniscus and what it means for the Celtics next season.

(0:00) Zolak and Bertrand start off the third hour by reacting to Alex Cora missing tonight’s game for his daughter’s graduation. (11:00) The crew goes back and forth on the Red Sox dropping 2 out of 3 to the Braves. (23:00) The guys take calls on both the Red Sox and Celtics. (32:10) We give a review of the first episode of Forged In Foxboro.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start off the third hour by touching on Morgan Wallen’s new album with more thoughts on the Celtics mixed in. (9:30) We touch on Mike Florio and Chris Simms saying the Patriots have a soft landing for the start of the Mike Vrabel era. (19:30) The crew goes back and forth on Bill Belichick’s most recent interview with Ryan Clark about his relationship with Jordan Hudson and coaching at UNC. (30:00) We finish the hour by touching on a few different pieces of NFL news.

(0:00) Zolak and Bertrand start off the final hour by listening to Chris Mannix’s reasoning for why the Celtics could be dismantled. (12:15) We touch on why the Celtics didn’t show up for Game 6 whatsoever. (26:19) The guys look ahead to OTAs and Ramon Vazquez managing the Red Sox tonight. (36:14) Today’s Takeaway.

Fahad Faruqi, MD, Doctor of Hematology and Medical Oncology at Northwestern Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss former President Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis. Dr. Faruqi discusses the difference between ‘terminal’ and ‘incurable’ and what it means for Biden’s health.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start off the third hour by reacting to a Patriots beat writer predicting the Patriots to win 13 games this season. (10:29) Explaining why the Celtics are going as far as Jaylen Brown takes them. (22:04) Debating if expectations for the Patriots are out of control. (29:06) Zo rants about sharks.

(0:00) Zolak and Bertrand start off the show by questioning if the Celtics can force a game 7. (11:48) Debating if the Celtics are a better matchup for the Knicks without Jayson Tatum in the lineup. (23:29) Discussing how new Celtics owner, Bill Chisholm, will shape the Celtics roster going forward. (32:44) Questioning if the Knicks should fear coming back to Boston for a game 7.

(0:00) Zolak and Bertrand start off the final hour by continuing to dive into their question of the day. (12:15) Zoverdrive, where Zo takes control of the show. (26:19) The crew finishes the day with calls on everything. (36:14) Fake Promo Friday’s.