Waddle & Silvy
Waddle & Silvy is a Chicago sports talk show hosted by former Chicago Bears wide receiver Tom Waddle and longtime Chicago sports reporter Marc 'Silvy' Silverman. The pair discuss all things Chicago sports, including the Bears, Cubs, Bulls, Blackhawks and more, mixing insider analysis with fan-focused commentary. The show airs on ESPN Chicago and is also released as a podcast for listeners who want to catch up on the latest local sports talk.
Episodes
9/18 5 PM: Courtney Cronin
Waddle & Silvy broadcast live from Horseshoe Hammond Casino for Football Friday, previewing the Bears’ home opener against the Vikings. Courtney Cronin joins to discuss the Bears’ clean injury report, Ozzy Trapilo’s possible return, Caleb Williams’ growth, Brian Flores’ defense, and the pressure on Chicago’s pass rush. The show also features Greg Olsen, Tom Thayer, and Jeff Passan breaking down th
9/18 4 PM: Like It, Love It, Just a Taste of It
Waddle & Silvy broadcast live from Horseshoe Hammond Casino for Football Friday, previewing the Bears’ home opener against the Vikings and celebrating Chicago’s clean injury report. They discuss Ozzy Trapilo’s potential return, the Bears’ growing advantage in the NFC North, the White Sox’s playoff push, and the Cubs’ outlook. Plus, the crew makes its weekly “Like It, Love It” picks and previews th
9/18 3 PM: Greg Olsen
Waddle & Silvy broadcast live from Horseshoe Hammond Casino for Football Friday, previewing the Bears’ home opener against the Vikings. Greg Olsen breaks down Ben Johnson’s explosive offense, Caleb Williams’ growth, Brian Flores’ defensive scheme, the Bears’ tight end room, and the defense’s early-season concerns. Jeff Passan joins to discuss the White Sox’s playoff push, Munetaka Murakami’s futur
9/18 2 PM: BEARS FRIDAY
Waddle & Silvy broadcast live from Horseshoe Hammond Casino for Bears Football Friday, previewing Chicago’s home opener against the Vikings. They discuss the Bears’ clean injury report, Ozzy Trapilo’s potential return, Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson’s matchup with Brian Flores, and the defensive challenge of containing Justin Jefferson. Super Bowl champion Tom Thayer joins to break down the offens
9/17 5 PM: Jeff Joniak
Waddle & Silvy broadcast live from Halas Hall with Jeff Joniak and Barstool Big Cat, previewing the Bears’ home opener against the Vikings. They discuss Caleb Williams’ MVP buzz, Ben Johnson’s creative offense, the challenge of Brian Flores’ defense, and whether Chicago should pursue a pass rusher if the defense remains vulnerable. The show also covers the White Sox’s final playoff push, PCA’s his
9/17 4 PM: Quick Bitch
Waddle & Silvy broadcast live from Halas Hall, previewing Bears–Vikings and examining whether Chicago’s defense can slow Justin Jefferson and Minnesota’s offense. They discuss the Bears’ strong start, Caleb Williams’ early MVP buzz, the defense’s Week 1 struggles, and the possibility of adding a pass rusher. The show also features Quick Bitch, White Sox playoff frustration, PCA’s historic Cubs sea
9/17 3 PM: Barstool Big Cat
Waddle & Silvy broadcast live from Halas Hall with Barstool Big Cat, breaking down the Bears’ historic 59-point opener, Caleb Williams’ MVP potential, and the team’s defensive concerns heading into Minnesota. Big Cat discusses his massive PCA MVP bet, the Cubs’ bullpen problems, the White Sox’s playoff expectations, and whether Chicago should make a major trade for a pass rusher. Plus, the Bears’
9/17 2 PM: It feels good to be a Bears fan
Waddle & Silvy broadcast live from Halas Hall during Alumni Weekend, celebrating the Bears’ explosive offense, Caleb Williams’ early MVP buzz, and the team’s growing confidence heading into Minnesota. They revisit Moose Muhammad’s “where wide receivers go to die” quote, discuss the Bears’ deepest receiving corps ever, and debate the team’s defensive outlook. The show also covers the White Sox’s pl
9/16 5 PM: Tales From the Stylist's Chair
Waddle & Silvy react to the White Sox dropping two of three in Cleveland and falling a half-game behind the Guardians with ten games remaining. Jesse Rogers joins to discuss the bullpen’s fatigue, Tommy Pham’s return, Hagan Smith’s potential playoff role, and the struggles of Colson Montgomery and Munetaka Murakami. The show also explores the Bears’ deepest wide receiver room ever, Caleb Williams’
9/16 4 PM: Jesse Rogers
Waddle & Silvy react to the White Sox dropping two of three in Cleveland and falling a half-game behind the Guardians with ten games remaining. Jesse Rogers joins to discuss the bullpen’s fatigue, Tommy Pham’s return and home run, Will Venable’s decisions, Hagan Smith’s playoff role, and Colson Montgomery and Munetaka Murakami’s struggles. The show also features passionate Sox fan calls, offseason
9/16 3 PM: White Sox fall to second
Waddle & Silvy discuss the backlash to Caleb Williams’ Pro Football Focus grade and urge Bears fans to ignore outside noise after his spectacular Week 1 performance. They debate the White Sox’s opener strategy, Hagan Smith’s potential playoff role, and PCA’s chance to join the 40–40 club. Plus, Sox fans call in to vent about the team’s pitching, Munetaka Murakami, Chris Murphy, Grant Taylor, and t
9/16 2 PM: The Waddle & Silvy FAFO Show
Waddle and Silvy are here to FAFO and watch the White Sox try to keep the Cleveland Guardians at bay.
9/15 4 PM: Michael Wilbon
Waddle & Silvy debate the backlash to Caleb Williams’ Pro Football Focus grade and urge Bears fans to ignore the noise after his spectacular Week 1 performance. They discuss the White Sox’s opener strategy, Hagan Smith’s playoff value, and PCA’s chance to become the first Cub in the 40–40 club. Michael Wilbon joins to discuss the Bears’ explosive offense, defensive concerns, Ben Johnson’s aggressi
9/15 3 PM: Jesse Rogers
Waddle & Silvy break down the Bears’ explosive offense, Caleb Williams’ impressive debut, and Sunday’s matchup with Brian Flores and the Vikings. Jesse Rogers joins to discuss the White Sox’s dramatic win in Cleveland, Tristan Peters’ marathon at-bat, Kyle Teal’s big hit, Noah Schultz’s promotion, and Munetaka Murakami’s slump. Plus, PCA’s historic Cubs season, NFL Power Rankings, Waddle’s World,
9/15 2 PM: Waddle's Film Room
Waddle & Silvy celebrate the Bears’ 59–37 win over Carolina, debate whether the offense can remain the NFL’s best, and preview Sunday’s showdown with Brian Flores and the Vikings. Tom Waddle breaks down Caleb Williams’ decision-making and elite throws with the telestrator, while the guys discuss the defense, fourth-down decisions, Jaylon Johnson, Braxton Jones, Dillon Thieneman, and potential trad
9/14 4 PM: Courtney Cronin
Waddle & Silvy celebrate the Bears’ historic 59-point victory over Carolina, breaking down Caleb Williams’ brilliant performance, Ben Johnson’s explosive offense, and the defensive issues that remain. They discuss the emergence of Dillon Thieneman and Malik Muhammad, the value of DeAndre Swift’s new contract, and the importance of adding a pass rusher at the trade deadline. Courtney Cronin joins t
9/14 3 PM: The Good, the Bad, the Dirty
Waddle & Silvy celebrate the Bears’ historic 59-point victory over Carolina, breaking down Caleb Williams’ outstanding performance, Ben Johnson’s explosive offense, and the defensive issues that still need to be fixed. They discuss the strong debuts of Dillon Thieneman and Malik Muhammad, debate Ben’s aggressive fourth-down decisions, and hear from fans about adding a pass rusher and repairing the
9/14 2 PM: Bears Victory Monday
Waddle & Silvy celebrate the Bears’ historic 59-point victory over Carolina, breaking down Caleb Williams’ brilliant performance, the explosive rushing attack, and Ben Johnson’s “pick your poison” offense. They discuss the strong play of Dillon Thieneman and Malik Muhammad, the defensive concerns that remain, and why the Bears should pursue a pass rusher at the trade deadline. The show also featur
9/11 5 PM: Waddle's 2 Most Important Bears
Waddle & Silvy continue their live Bears Football Friday broadcast from Burning Bush Brewery, revealing Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams as Nos. 2 and 1 on Waddle’s list of the Bears’ most important players. They debate the Bears’ season outlook, Caleb’s statistical projections, Colston Loveland’s touchdown potential, the defense’s expected performance, and the return timelines for Ozzy Trapilo and
9/11 4 PM: Like It, Love It, Just a Taste of It
Waddle & Silvy broadcast live from Burning Bush Brewery for Bears Football Friday, breaking down the latest news ahead of Chicago’s season opener against Carolina. They discuss DeAndre Swift’s contract extension, Rome Odunze’s calf injury, Cole Kmet’s emotional letter to Bears fans, and the ongoing Kyler Gordon situation. The show also features Like It, Love It, and What to Watch For, including 9/
9/11 3 PM: Tom Thayer
Waddle & Silvy broadcast live from Burning Bush Brewery for Bears Football Friday, previewing Chicago’s season opener against Carolina with Bears Super Bowl Champion Tom Thayer. Thayer breaks down the heat, Carolina’s 3-4 defense, the offensive-line matchup, D'Andre Swift’s new contract, and the players he expects to make an impact. The show also honors Bears legend Matt Suhey, revisits Waddle’s f
9/11 2 PM: BEARS FRIDAY
Waddle & Silvy kick off the first Bears Football Friday of the 2026 season live from Burning Bush Brewery, previewing Sunday’s opener against Carolina and explaining why they expect Chicago to win and cover. They discuss Colston Loveland’s potential impact, the injury situations involving Rome Odunze, Tyson Bagent, Xavier Woods, and Ozzy Trapilo, and concerns about the Bears’ left tackle position.
9/10 5 PM: Jeff Joniak
Waddle and Sivly are joined by voice of the Bears Jeff Joniak to preview Bears and Panthers. Then, they get some Australia trivia in Aki's A-List before they update their Chicago baseball power rankings.
9/10 4 PM: Quick Bitch
Waddle and Silvy get some anger off their chest in Quick Bitch. Then, they run through Waddle's World before reminiscing in Tales From the Stylist's Chair.
9/10 3 PM: Courtney Cronin
Waddle and Silvy continue their Craig Counsell conversation before Waddle unveils his third most important Bear. Then, Courtney Cronin joins to discuss what to watch for in Bears-Panthers.
9/10 2 PM: Cubs frustrations boiling over
Waddle & Silvy react to the Cubs’ frustrating sweep by the Brewers, debate Craig Counsell’s reliance on analytics, and question whether Milwaukee’s pitching development system has exposed a larger organizational problem on the North Side. They also discuss the White Sox’s loss, Michael Massey’s aggressive slide, and the opening night of the NFL season, including Drake Maye’s disastrous performance
9/9 5 PM: Jesse Rogers
Waddle & Silvy break down the Cubs’ devastating bullpen collapse against the Brewers with Jesse Rogers, who explains why Jacob Webb has struggled, whether the front office deserves blame, and how Milwaukee’s culture and player development continue to separate the teams. They also discuss Munetaka Murakami’s slump and the White Sox’s chances of holding onto first place. Tyler Aki makes his NFL play
9/9 4 PM: The 2026 Wins Pool Draft
Waddle & Silvy open with the start of football season, breaking down the Bears’ injury report, Tyson Bagent’s back issue, Rome Odunze’s absence, and the excitement surrounding the team’s young talent. They take calls on Colston Loveland, rookie defensive tackle Alex Vandenberg, Munetaka Murakami’s swing, and the ongoing Kyler Gordon situation. The show also features the annual NFL wins pool, as Wa
9/9 3 PM: Barstool Big Cat
Waddle & Silvy welcome Barstool Big Cat to discuss the Cubs’ bullpen collapse, the Brewers’ continued dominance, and whether Chicago can still make a postseason run. They also break down college football controversy involving Wisconsin, Michigan, and Lane Kiffin before turning to the Bears’ expectations, Tyson Bagent’s injury, Rome Odunze’s calf issue, and the possibility that 2026 is the “year be
9/9 2 PM: Cubs can't get out of the Brewers' shadow
Waddle & Silvy examine the Cubs’ dramatic collapse against Milwaukee and debate why the Brewers have been 24 games better over the last three seasons. The guys discuss Jacob Webb’s historic run of blown saves, whether the Cubs’ roster is better suited for the postseason, and the growing anxiety surrounding the White Sox. They also break down Munetaka Murakami’s prolonged slump, debate how the Sox
9/8 5 PM: Michael Wilbon
Waddle & Silvy welcome Michael Wilbon to discuss the Bears’ stadium saga, the proposed White Sox ballpark, and the future of Chicago sports. Wilbon also reacts passionately to the controversial Michigan–Western Michigan finish and the state of college-football journalism. The show features a hilarious “In Chicago or Not in Chicago” quiz for Tom Waddle, along with a heartfelt tribute to Bears legen
9/8 4 PM: The Good, the Bad, the Dirty
9/8 3 PM: Waddle's World
Waddle & Silvy remember Bears legend Matt Suhey, discuss the importance of special teams, and examine Caleb Williams’ development heading into the 2026 season. The show also features an extended trip inside Waddle’s World, where Tom weighs in on college-football chaos, LSU’s potential SEC expulsion, Clemson’s decline, the NFL’s confusing Australia trip, Aaron Judge’s return, Shohei Ohtani’s pitchi
9/8 2 PM: Game Week is here
Waddle & Silvy react to the Bears’ first depth chart of the 2026 season, including the unsettled secondary and the latest developments involving Kyler Gordon. The guys discuss Rome Odunze’s injury, Ozzy Trapilo’s recovery, Jaylon Johnson’s emergence as a “Ben guy,” and what the Bears must improve defensively. They also debate the Cubs’ fading division hopes, the White Sox’s playoff push, Jacob Mis
9/4 5 PM: Carmen DeFalco and What to Watch For
Carmen joins Jesse to talk the White Sox ahead of their matchup with the Twins. We also get to what to watch for, and preview the weekend!
9/4 4 PM: Taylor McGregor and Quick Bitch!
Taylor McGregor joins Jesse to talk week one in College Football and the Cubs. We also get to Quick Bitch!
9/4 3pm: Kevin Gausman
Kevin Gausman joins Jesse on Waddle and Silvy after his night SHOVING against the Brewers. We also discuss if it's right to root for both the Sox and the Cubs!
9/4 2PM: Chicago Stars Are Out at Wrigley and Barstool Big Cat
Jesse is in for Waddle and Silvy to send you off into your holiday weekend! Jesse recaps the stars coming out to watch PCA at Wrigley last night and is joined by Barstool Big Cat!
9/3 5 PM: Jeff Joniak
Waddle & Silvy welcome Jeff Joniak to discuss the Bears’ expectations heading into the 2026 season. Rich shares his 10–7 prediction, praises Caleb Williams and Colston Loveland, and explains why he believes the Bears can take a major step forward. Jeff provides a practice report, including updates on Rome Odunze, D’Andre Swift, Austin Booker, and the Bears’ defensive line. The show also covers the
9/3 4 PM: Rich Eisen
Waddle & Silvy welcome Rich Eisen to discuss the Bears’ outlook, Caleb Williams, Colston Loveland, and Rich’s 10–7 season prediction. The guys also react to Rome Odunze and D'Andre Swift leaving practice early, examine the White Sox’s playoff hopes and Luis Castillo’s struggles, and listen to highlights from Caleb Williams’ appearance on Hot Ones.
9/3: The Waddle & Silvy FAFO Show- Pt II
Waddle & Silvy go fully uncensored on the FAFO livestream edition of Waddle's World, debating Shohei Ohtani’s MVP chances, ranking the Cubs and White Sox, and discussing the SEC’s lawsuit against LSU over former NFL players. The guys also react to Cam Skattebo, Clemson’s decline, and John Harbaugh’s viral football conversations before taking a wild turn into stalking, human skulls, John Wayne Gacy
9/3: The Waddle & Silvy FAFO Show- Pt I
Waddle & Sylvy go fully uncensored on the FAFO livestream, breaking down the Cubs’ bullpen collapse, the Brewers’ remarkable development pipeline, and the White Sox’s push to stay atop the AL Central. The guys take calls on the Cubs’ playoff chances, Luis Castillo, Murakami’s slump, the greatest athlete debate, Michael Jordan versus LeBron, and plenty of unfiltered Chicago sports opinions. Plus, s
9/2 5 PM: Aki's A-List
Waddle & Silvy recap the Bears Insider roundtable and discuss the latest developments in the Kyler Gordon saga, including workout videos that appear to show a disconnect between Gordon and the Bears’ medical staff. The guys debate whether the relationship can be repaired and whether Gordon should remain with the team.
They also discuss Caleb Williams potentially taking less money to help the Bear
9/2 4 PM: Chicago Bears Roundtable
Waddle and Silvy commence their annual Chicago Bears Media Roundtable with Courtney Cronin, Adam Jahns, Patrick Finley, Adam Hoge, Dionne Miller, Peggy Kusinski and Pat the Designer.
9/2 3 PM: Waddle's World
Waddle & Silvy continue the countdown of Tom Waddle’s 10 most important Bears, with Austin Booker landing at No. 5—or possibly No. 6 after Waddle accidentally lists two players at No. 6. The guys discuss Booker’s pass-rushing potential and how much the Bears need their defense to improve.
In Waddle’s World, the crew covers Tiger Woods’ suspended license, Penn State’s Paterno family football exper
9/2 2 PM: Cubs let one get away
Waddle & Silvy break down the latest twist in the Kyler Gordon saga after workout videos surface on social media, creating more questions about his rehab and relationship with the Bears. The guys also discuss the Cubs’ bullpen struggles, their fading chance to catch the Brewers and the White Sox’s huge upcoming start from Davis Martin.
Plus, they compare Ryan Poles and Jed Hoyer, debate whether t
9/1 5 PM: Jesse Rogers
Waddle & Silvy lead off with the latest on Kyler Gordon’s ongoing injury mystery after Ryan Poles said he does not know whether the cornerback will play for the Bears again. The guys discuss the growing frustration, Gordon’s future with the team and how the Bears are preparing to move forward without him.
Jesse Rogers joins the show to discuss the Cubs’ postseason outlook, Pete Crow-Armstrong’s h
9/1 4 PM: Michael Wilbon
Waddle & Silvy celebrate the 35th anniversary of Tom Waddle’s first career touchdown catch with a special edition of “Tales From the Stylist's Chair.” Tom shares the story behind the catch, getting cut and re-signed, buying tickets for his family and the unforgettable moment with Mike Ditka afterward.
The guys also discuss the Bears’ offensive potential, debate their minimum expectations for the
9/1 3 PM: Jon Lester
Waddle & Silvy continue Tom Waddle’s countdown of the 10 most important Bears with Colston Loveland landing at No. 6. The guys also debate the Packers’ handling of Josh Jacobs, react to the NFL’s projected top 100 players and discuss whether Caleb Williams could statistically outperform Patrick Mahomes.
Plus, John Lester joins the show to talk about Pete Crow-Armstrong’s incredible stretch, the C
9/1 2 PM: Kyler Gordon's continued absence
Waddle & Silvy dive into the growing mystery surrounding Kyler Gordon after Ryan Poles admits he is unsure whether the Bears cornerback will play for the team again this year. The guys debate Gordon’s future, the frustration surrounding his ongoing injury and whether the Bears should try to salvage the relationship.
They also discuss the Bears’ development under Ben Johnson, Ryan Poles’ mixed rec
8/31 5 PM: Aki's A-List
8/31 4 PM: The Good, the Bad, the Dirty
Waddle & Silvy recap the Bears’ preseason finale, including standout performances from Tyson Bagent, Zavion Thomas, Roshon Johnson, Maurice Alexander and Jordan Van Den Burg. The guys discuss how Ben Johnson’s coaching has influenced the development of the Bears’ young players and debate Ryan Poles’ record as general manager.
The show also features Waddle & Silvy’s “Good, Bad and Dirty” weekend r
8/31 3 PM: Waddle's 7th Most Important Bear
Waddle & Silvy break down the Bears’ preseason finale, including Zavion Thomas’ game-breaking speed, Tyson Bagent’s strong performance and the team’s offensive potential under Ben Johnson. The guys also debate Ryan Poles’ tenure as Bears general manager, weighing his successful moves against the lack of defensive draft hits.
In Waddle’s World, Tom reveals ESPN’s preseason NFL power rankings, with
8/31 2 PM: The Best Thing From This Weekend
Waddle & Silvy react to an eventful weekend in Chicago sports. The guys break down the Bears’ preseason win over Tennessee, including Tyson Bagent’s impressive performance, Zavion Thomas’ breakout game and the team’s growing offensive potential. They also discuss the Bears’ defensive concerns, Gervon Dexter’s trade, roster moves and the importance of players like Jayln Johnson, Kyler Gordon and Jo
8/28 5 PM: Jeff Meller
Jeff Meller joins Waddle & Silvy to discuss the White Sox's push for the AL Central, Tristan Peters' remarkable breakout season, and whether the starting rotation can hold together through the stretch run. Meller also shares his favorite fantasy football draft values, why he's avoiding a couple of early-round running backs, and why D'Andre Swift could be one of the better values on the board. The
8/28 4 PM: What to Watch For
Waddle and Silvy react to Dan Campbell's thoughts on high school football before Waddle reflects on the end of his NFL career and why players should appreciate every opportunity they get. The guys mix in Cubs and White Sox talk before unveiling Rome Odunze as No. 8 on Tom Waddle's 10 Most Important Bears, explaining why the second-year receiver is poised for a breakout season in Ben Johnson's offe
8/28 3 PM: Tom Thayer
Tom Thayer joins Waddle & Silvy from Tennessee to break down everything he saw during the Bears' joint practices with the Titans. He discusses Rome Odunze's impressive week, Roschon Johnson's strong camp, Braxton Jones' development, Logan Jones' learning curve, and why the Bears' defensive tackles have caught his attention. Thayer also previews the preseason opener, highlighting the players he's m
8/28 2 PM: What is success for the 2026 Bears?
Waddle and Silvy ask Bears fans a simple question: what is the minimum level of success this season? The guys agree that simply seeing Caleb Williams improve is no longer enough and that making the playoffs has to be the expectation. They compare the Bears to recent Bengals teams, debate whether the defense can be good enough to support a high-powered offense, and discuss what it would take to fin
8/27 5 PM: Jeff Joniak
Jeff Joniak joins Waddle and Silvy from Nashville to recap the Bears' second joint practice against the Titans, highlighting Caleb Williams' sharp performance, Colston Loveland's continued emergence, the offensive line, and the competitive atmosphere between the two teams. Joniak also discusses the Bears' special teams outlook, Trey Taylor, Daniel Hardy, and why he believes the unit has a chance t
8/27 4 PM: Quick Bitch
Quick Bitch takes over the hour as Waddle and Silvy and their listeners unload about bad parking etiquette, airport security, fantasy football mock drafts, spouses, gluten allergies, dirty bathrooms, and just about everything else that has annoyed them this week. The conversation then shifts back to baseball after Jeff Passan's report on Major League Baseball's latest labor proposal, with the guys
8/27 3 PM: Adam Hoge
Adam Hoge joins Waddle and Silvy from Nashville to break down the Bears' second joint practice against the Titans, including Caleb Williams' bounce-back performance, the offensive line, Braxton Jones, Rome Odunze, and the ongoing left tackle competition. Hoge also discusses the latest injuries, why the Bears appear further ahead than they were entering last season, and whether the starters have se
8/27 2 PM: Bears and Titans clash
Waddle and Silvy react to Titans head coach Robert Saleh comparing Caleb Williams to a young Russell Wilson and debate whether Bears fans would sign up today for Russell Wilson's first decade in Seattle. The guys also discuss a much better day for the Bears in Nashville after a rough practice in Cincinnati, including injuries to Austin Booker and Gervon Dexter and Ben Johnson's approach to managin
8/26 5 PM: Jesse Rogers
Waddle and Silvy are joined by Jesse Rogers from Rate Field to discuss a tough series loss for the Cubs and a big 3 game stretch for the White Sox. Then, they run through LaMotta's List
8/26 4 PM: Waddle's 10 Most Important Bears
Waddle and Silvy continue the Bears conversation with listeners before kicking off the annual countdown of Tom Waddle's 10 Most Important Bears. Waddle explains why the list is not simply the team's best players, but instead the players whose seasons will have the biggest impact on the Bears' success. The guys also revisit the anniversary of the Khalil Mack trade during Tales from the Stylist Chai
8/26 3 PM: Biggest Bears Take Entering the Season?
Waddle and Silvy spend the hour taking Bears calls as fans share their biggest prediction, concern, or expectation heading into the 2026 season. The guys debate whether Caleb Williams can take another step without immediately becoming one of the NFL's elite quarterbacks, and whether the Bears could actually be a better football team even if they finish with fewer wins than last year. They also dis
8/26 2PM: Another Frustrating Cubs Loss
Waddle and Silvy react to another frustrating Cubs collapse in Arizona and debate whether Jacob Webb's recent struggles are simply regression, fatigue, or the league finally adjusting to him. They also discuss encouraging news on Darnell Wright, the discouraging setback for Ben Brown, and what it means for the Cubs' postseason bullpen plans. Then the conversation turns almost entirely to the Bears
8/25 5 PM: Michael Wilbon
Michael Wilbon joins Waddle and Silvy to discuss the growing controversy surrounding players returning to college after NFL opportunities, the Big Ten's new policy, and why college athletics desperately needs clearer rules. Wilbon also weighs in on the Cubs' playoff chances, Pete Crow-Armstrong's MVP race with Shohei Ohtani, and the Diamondbacks accusing Chicago of stealing signs. The guys continu
8/25 4 PM: Waddle's World & Cubs All-Time Team
Waddle and Silvy debate the Cubs' all-time team after Ian Happ earns a spot in left field, with Waddle making the case that Moisés Alou, Kris Bryant and Kyle Schwarber all had stronger Cubs peaks. Waddle's World returns with a mix of sports and oddball stories, including CTE research, college athletics, sleep disorders and a running joke about Aiden trying to swat a bee despite being allergic.
8/25 3 PM: Courtney Cronin
Waddle and Silvy react to Jordan Schultz's report that the Bears have explored trade scenarios involving defensive tackle Gervon Dexter before shifting their focus to the team's biggest remaining camp questions. Courtney Cronin joins live from Halas Hall to provide updates on Darnell Wright's elbow injury, the left tackle battle, the safety competition, and why Jalen Johnson's leadership stood out
8/25 2 PM: Stacey Dales
Waddle and Silvy broadcast live from Halas Hall and discuss the final public Bears training camp practice, with Tom Waddle praising Rome Odunze's movement and Colston Loveland's ability to create mismatches. The guys revisit Caleb Williams' missed deep throw to Loveland against Cincinnati and debate Ben Johnson's explanation for why the Bears quarterback should have dialed back the aggression on f
8/24 5 PM: Positives from Bears-Bengals
Waddle and Silvy try to take a more positive approach to Bears-Bengals before they run through LaMotta's List.
8/24 4 PM: The Good, the Bad, the Dirty
Waddle and Silvy continue discussing what happened in Cincinnati for the Bears before they recap the weekend with the Good, the Bad, the Dirty.
8/24 3 PM: Takeaways from preseason Week 2
Waddle and Silvy continue discussing their main takeaways from the Bears loss to the Bengals. Then, they get weird in Waddle's World.
8/24 2 PM: Bears thumped in Cincinnati
Waddle and Silvy break down the Bears loss to the Bengals and discuss what it means for the team moving forward. They hear from Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams and get a break down from Waddle about a missed throw to Colston Loveland.
8/21 5 PM: Quick Bitch
Waddle and Silvy get some anger off their chests with Quick Bitch before they run through Aki's A-List.
8/21 4 PM: Barstool Big Cat
Waddle and Silvy are joined by Barstool Big Cat for their weekly conversation. Then, they discuss Caleb Williams's MVP potential before setting your weekend viewing with What to Watch For.
8/21 3 PM: Tom Thayer
Waddle and Silvy are joined by Super Bowl champion and Bears color analyst Tom Thayer. Then, they run through Waddle's World and play Florida or Ohio.
8/21 2 PM: Bears Friday
It's a Dr. Pepper Bears Friday! Waddle and Silvy discuss the Bears' preseason matchup with the Bengals and what they're looking for in their second preseason game of the yar.
8/20 5 PM: Jeff Joniak
Waddle and Silvy are joined by Jeff Joniak live from Cincinnati to discuss his observations from Bengals-Bears joint practice. Then, they run through Aki's A-List.
8/20 4 PM: Out-on-the-limb Bears bets
Waddle and Silvy discuss what they've heard from Bears-Bengals joint practices before they dig into what their favorite longshot bets are.
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