How should WNBA fans react to Chennedy Carter's hard foul on Caitlin Clark from Saturday? Should the WNBA do more to protect Clark or should Clark not be 'babied' by the rest of the league? Join Herb Lawrence of CHGO White Sox and Jake Flannigan GM of CHGO Sports as they discuss! CHGO Tavern Style records each Monday-Thursday and can be downloaded as a podcast under The Chicago Sports Podcast feed on your favorite provider. An ALLCITY Network Production BECOME A DIEHARD! https://www.allchgo.com/...
Jun 03, 2024•10 min•Ep. 58
Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark met for the first time as professionals, as Clark and the Indiana Fever got the best of the Chicago Sky with a 71-70 win in front of a national viewing audience. Is this the birth of a new Midwest rivalry? Chris Pennant and Stephen Garner met up postgame to discuss all the key moments of the contest, including Chennedy Carter's scoring and mini-donnybrook with Clark, Kamilla Cardoso's splashy debut and Teresa Weatherspoon protecting her players! An ALLCITY Network P...
Jun 01, 2024•53 min•Ep. 57
The Chicago Sky are far from last in the league, and while they have a lot of room to grow, the rebuild is already bearing fruit! Stephen Garner and Chris Pennant talk about the team's 2-3 start, Angel Reese and Chennedy Carter's inspired play, the imminent return of Kamilla Cardoso and the upcoming slate of games against the Los Angeles Sparks and Indiana Fever! Plus: early season MVP candidates and Rookie of the Year talk! An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://bit.ly/3SRS03z SUB...
May 29, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 56
The Chicago Sky have finalized their roster and are on the precipice of truly beginning a new era. Stephen Garner and Chris Pennant discuss the final cuts and the best quotes from last week's Media Day, review the (underwhelming) preseason rankings and make their own predictions. Plus: WNBA expansion on the horizon and Brianna Turner gets her master’s degree! An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://bit.ly/3SRS03z SUBSCRIBE: / chgosports ALL THINGS CHGO: https://linktr.ee/chgosports ...
May 14, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 55
The Chicago Sky are four days deep into training camp, which means the WNBA season has officially begun! Chris Pennant and Stephen Garner discuss the best quotes from Angel Reese, the possibility of Chennedy Carter making the final roster, and the x-factor Brynna Maxwell can bring to the team! Also, the guys talk about Candace Parker's legacy in the wake of her retirement with special guest Eugene McIntosh of The Bigs! An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://bit.ly/3SRS03z SUBSCRIBE...
Apr 30, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 54
Caitlin Clark is giving Chicago the WNBA Fever! On June 23rd, Caitlin Clark will play in Chicago for the first time as a WNBA pro as the Indiana Fever take on the Chicago Sky. The cheapest tickets on Gametime are priced at $180. Is that too expensive or worth the price for the budding superstar? Join Sean Anderson of CHGO White Sox and Nicholas Moreano of CHGO Bears as they debate! CHGO Tavern Style records each Monday-Thursday and can be downloaded as a podcast under The Chicago Sports Podcast ...
Apr 16, 2024•9 min•Ep. 53
The 2024 WNBA Draft was as exciting as advertised, and CHGO Sky was there for all of it! Chris Pennant was in the studio breaking new Sky players Kamilla Cardoso and Angel Reese with Stephen Garner at Sky draft HQ. The guys also chopped it up with special guests Mark Schindler, Calvin Wetzel (Her Hoop Stats), Dani Bar-Lavi (Winsidr) and Callie Lawson-Freeman (Yahoo! Sports) about every pick in the first round and what the '24 WNBA season will look like! Listen back to everything from Draft Night...
Apr 16, 2024•2 hr 32 min•Ep. 52
In the wake of a blockbuster NCAA Final Four, Stephen PridGeon-Garner and Chris Pennant breakdown South Carolina's title win over Iowa, Kamilla Cardoso making a case to be the Chicago Sky's top pick in the draft, Caitlin Clark's potential effect on the WNBA's revenue, and much, much more! An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://bit.ly/3SRS03z SUBSCRIBE: / chgosports ALL THINGS CHGO: https://linktr.ee/chgosports WEBSITE: http://allCHGO.com/ BUY MERCH: http://CHGOLocker.com FOLLOW ON ...
Apr 09, 2024•51 min•Ep. 51
March Madness is upon us, which means the WNBA Draft is only a few weeks away! Stephen Garner (@StayTrueSDot3) and Chris Pennant (@kwandarykitten) break down the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament and the performance of Tennessee's Rickea Jackson, Utah's Alissa Pili and other prospective Chicago Sky draft picks! The guys also discuss Izzy Harrison's performance in Athletes Unlimited and how their partnership with ESPN could affect pro basketball (and women's sports) in the future! An ALLCITY N...
Mar 28, 2024•50 min•Ep. 50
Everyone loves a reunion episode! Stephen PridGeon-Garner welcomes Chris Pennant back to the CHGO Sky show, just in time for March Madness. The guys discuss presumptive #3 Rickea Jackson's performance at last weekend's SEC Tournament, who the Chicago Sky might take with the eighth pick in the WNBA Draft, how Courtney Williams and Alanna Smith's recent comments could underline the Sky's future facilities plans, and give listeners their thoughts on what the 2024 roster will look like! An ALLCITY N...
Mar 12, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 49
Via another trade that has enabled Jeff Pagliocca to replenish the Chicago Sky's draft capital, we can now see some direction in terms of where the team is headed, and how they plan to work through life after Kahleah Copper. Stephen PridGeon-Garner breaks it all down with an assist from Lawrence Benedetto on the CHGO Sky Podcast. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://bit.ly/3SRS03z SUBSCRIBE: / chgosports ALL THINGS CHGO: https://linktr.ee/chgosports WEBSITE: http://allCHGO.com/ B...
Feb 23, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 48
Kah to Phoenix! Is the Sky falling? Maybe not, but Stephen Garner jumps on the show to discuss the ramifications of Copper’s sudden trade to the Mercury, and who could be coming to Chicago on the CHGO Sky Live Podcast. An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://bit.ly/3SRS03z SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/CHGOSports ALL THINGS CHGO: https://linktr.ee/chgosports WEBSITE: http://allCHGO.com/ BUY MERCH: http://CHGOLocker.com FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Twitter: @CHGO_Sports Instagram: @CHGO_...
Feb 06, 2024•47 min•Ep. 47
It's an offseason special episode as Chicago Sky GM Jeff Pagliocca joins the CHGO Sky guys! Jeff sits down with Chris and Stephen to talk about acclimated to the challenges of his new role with the team, how his time watching Tamika Catchings in high school ignited his love for hoops, and how he and Teresa Weatherspoon are planning to attack the 2024 season! WATCH YOUR FAVORITE TEAMS HERE: https://www.fubotv.com/chgo PARTY WITH US: https://bit.ly/3SRS03z SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/CHGO...
Jan 16, 2024•40 min•Ep. 46
No hot stove, but the oven is warming up for the Chicago Sky's offseason! Stephen Garner and Chris Pennant welcome special guest Ian Carter-Hamilton (Skywriter Blog) to CHGO Sky to discuss the overseas season for several notable Sky players, including Dana Evans And Li Yueru (Besiktas), Marina Mabrey and Elizabeth Williams (Mersin), Robyn Parks (Schio) and Siká Kone (Avenida)! The guys also talk about how the overseas news will affect Teresa Weatherspoon and Jeff Pagliocca's plans for free agenc...
Dec 19, 2023•55 min•Ep. 45
Teresa Weatherspoon's first press conference as Chicago Sky Head Coach came on the (possibly) the last summery day of the year, and the good vibes were everywhere in Wintrust Arena! From her bold statement, promising the Sky will "take over the city," to her shared "energy" with franchise face Kahleah Copper, T-Spoon seems ready to hit the ground running! Chris Pennant and Stephen Garner discuss the best takeaways and quotes from the press conference, some new info on the potential practice faci...
Oct 25, 2023•58 min•Ep. 44
Teresa Weatherspoon is officially the eighth head coach in Chicago Sky franchise history! The team has one of Stephen Garner's three keys in place; now, the questions turn to general manager and starting point guard. Could the Sky put in a call to Skylar Diggins-Smith or Natasha Cloud, or will they go with Courtney Williams back at the lead guard role? Terrika Foster-Brasby of ESPN and CBS Sports comes on the show to discuss Spoon's potential impact, how injuries will affect the NBA Finals, and ...
Oct 17, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 43
The WNBA offseason isn't quite here yet, but the Chicago Sky are already working on next season's wishlist! Stephen Garner and Chris Pennant are joined by The Next's Monique Newton to discuss the likely candidates for head coach, GM, and possible free agency acquisitions, as well as their thoughts on the perplexing MVP vote! WATCH YOUR FAVORITE TEAMS HERE: https://www.fubotv.com/chgo PARTY WITH US: https://bit.ly/3SRS03z SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/CHGOSports ALL THINGS CHGO: https://li...
Oct 03, 2023•48 min•Ep. 42
The 2023 season comes to a close, as the Chicago Sky are swept out of the playoffs by a dominant A'ja Wilson and the defending champion Las Vegas Aces. Stephen Garner and Chris Pennant break down the series, reminisce about the season that was for the Sky, look to the upcoming offseason and highlight the team's potential free agency targets! WATCH YOUR FAVORITE TEAMS HERE: https://www.fubotv.com/chgo PARTY WITH US: https://bit.ly/3SRS03z SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/CHGOSports ALL THINGS...
Sep 18, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 41
The good vibes are back on Cermak as the Chicago Sky clinched a playoff berth with a home win against Minnesota and confirmed a new contract for superstar Kahleah Copper! TV color analyst and college coaching veteran Shimmy Gray-Miller joins Stephen Garner to discuss how the Sky closed out their season, the impact of Kah deciding not to test free agency, and why the Sky could upend the playoff picture and beat Las Vegas! An ALLCITY Network Production WATCH YOUR FAVORITE TEAMS HERE: https://www.f...
Sep 13, 2023•59 min•Ep. 40
The season comes to a head tonight in Los Angeles as the Chicago Sky take on the eighth-place Sparks, with 1.5 games separating the teams! Marvel Superhero Day is next Sunday at Wintrust, but who will take on the mantle of savior for the Sky's season? Dana Evans? Kahleah Copper? Chris Pennant and Stephen Garner discuss the potential difference makers for that game, and look ahead to Sunday's game against the red-hot New York Liberty, as well as go in-depth on which superhero they most want to be...
Aug 29, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 38
The Chicago Sky broke their five-game losing streak with a route of the Seattle Storm, so they're obviously going to the playoffs, right? Nekias Duncan (Dunker's Spot Podcast, WNBA.com) joins Chris and Stephen to discuss the big nights from Dana Evans and Alanna Smith, the Sky's chances at the postseason, and the news from around the WNBA, including A'ja Wilson's huge game and Satou Sabally vs. the fans in Minny! An ALLCITY Network Production WATCH YOUR FAVORITE TEAMS HERE: https://www.fubotv.co...
Aug 23, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 37
A three-game losing streak has the Chicago Sky tied for the eighth and final playoff spot in the WNBA. Chicago is facing the toughest schedule in the league with 10 games left in the season. Can they make a final push to the playoffs, or will their postseason dreams fade into oblivion? Chris Pennant and Stephen Garner discuss all that, plus which Sky players should take home yearly accolades! An ALLCITY Network Production WATCH YOUR FAVORITE TEAMS HERE: https://www.fubotv.com/chgo PARTY WITH US:...
Aug 15, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 36
The Chicago Sky head to Dallas for a Texas two-fer at the weekend, so Chris and Stephen are joined by SBNation's Christan Braswell to discuss the Wings' rise into the thick of playoff contention, Satou Sabally's brilliant play, and what the Sky need to do to sweep their Texas roadtrip! An ALLCITY Network Production WATCH YOUR FAVORITE TEAMS HERE: https://www.fubotv.com/chgo PARTY WITH US: https://bit.ly/3SRS03z SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/CHGOSports ALL THINGS CHGO: https://linktr.ee/ch...
Aug 01, 2023•48 min•Ep. 35
The playoff push begins here! Chicago Sky play-by-play announcer Jason Ross Jr. joins Stephen and Chris to talk what the Sky have to do to get to the postseason, Kahleah's increased forays to the free throw line, Dwyane Wade's impact on the franchise, and his take on the Sophie Cunningham spiciness! An ALLCITY Network Production WATCH YOUR FAVORITE TEAMS HERE: https://www.fubotv.com/chgo PARTY WITH US: https://bit.ly/3SRS03z SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/CHGOSports ALL THINGS CHGO: https:...
Jul 26, 2023•50 min•Ep. 34
Amid Kahleah Copper's star turn in the ASG, Dwyane Wade joins the Chicago Sky ownership group! What does this mean for Kah in Chicago and the future of the franchise? Stephen Garner is back from his stint in Las Vegas to talk all things ASG with Chris Pennant, and how the second half of the season will unfold! An ALLCITY Network Production WATCH YOUR FAVORITE TEAMS HERE: https://www.fubotv.com/chgo PARTY WITH US: https://bit.ly/3SRS03z SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/CHGOSports ALL THINGS C...
Jul 18, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 33
A twist to the WNBA Season no one saw coming: Chicago Sky head coach and GM James Wade departs for the NBA, just as the team turned a losing slide into a winning streak. As the team starts a new era with interim coach Emre Vatansever, Chris Pennant and Stephen Garner discuss Wade's legacy and the ramifications for this season and the future of the franchise! We also welcome Sky social media manager Connor Moore on the show to talk about work in women's sports and how he comes up with his impecca...
Jul 03, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 32
A dearth of foul calls and injury woes finally caught up to the Chicago Sky, sending them on a four-game losing streak and into the middle of the pack in the WNBA. Grant Dorsey (Women's Sports Matter) joins Stephen Garner and Chris Pennant to discuss the officiating in the WNBA, how the Sky can recover, and Courtney Williams' new signature shoe from Moolah Kicks! An ALLCITY Network Production WATCH YOUR FAVORITE TEAMS HERE: https://www.fubotv.com/chgo PARTY WITH US: https://bit.ly/3SRS03z SUBSCR...
Jun 20, 2023•46 min•Ep. 31
The Chicago Sky split a weekend home-and-home series with the New York Liberty, mounting a 19-point comeback in a scintillating road win! Chris Pennant is joined by Stephen Garner and Mike Hughes (Mike on the Mic Podcast, All Sports All Play Network) to talk about the Sky's resiliency in both games, Sloot's return to Wintrust, Jonquel Jones' struggles in the Libs' offense, Aliyah Boston's first trip to Chicago and more, including the Draft Kings Pick(s) of the Week! An ALLCITY Network Production...
Jun 06, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 30
The Chicago Sky open the 2023 WNBA season with consecutive road wins. Is it a surprise to the rest of the league, or is the team we should have expected? Stephen Garner (Nuts and Bolts Sports) and Katy Duffy (Stadium, NBC Sports) to discuss the weekend's wins, the rest of the WNBA action and the Draft Kings Pick of the Week! An ALLCITY Network Production WATCH YOUR FAVORITE TEAMS HERE: https://www.fubotv.com/chgo PARTY WITH US: https://bit.ly/3SRS03z SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/CHGOSpor...
May 23, 2023•53 min•Ep. 29
We are back! Join Chris Pennant this year along with a cast of very familiar faces, and the first copilot of the season, he’s the leading Chicago Sky voice at Nuts and Bolts Sports, the best Xs and Os analyst in the city and the best damn point guard to come out of Maywood since Dee Brown, Stephen Garner! An ALLCITY Network Production WATCH YOUR FAVORITE TEAMS HERE: https://www.fubotv.com/chgo PARTY WITH US: https://bit.ly/3SRS03z SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/CHGOSports ALL THINGS CHGO: ...
May 09, 2023•53 min•Ep. 28
