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The Stretch

Barstool Sportswww.barstoolsports.com

Variety talk show encompassing national stories in pop culture, sports, & the internet hosted by Eddie, Chief & White Sox Dave. Harnessing the dynamic of the Barstool Chicago Radio hour, three longtime coworkers and Chicago locals offer their comedic perspective on news for the common man.


You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio

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Episodes

Are The White Sox All Gas or No Breaks?

On today's episode of Red Line Radio, Eddie wants to get White Sox Dave running hot on the status of the White Sox after a few debacles with Tony LaRussa and Yoan Moncada. The guys address Lance Lynn's quote to the media after his fight with Joel McEwing which leads to a classic Red Line Radio steak debate. The Cubs still stink, Carl gets into what Wilson Contreras worth is right now. Sad to see Joe Maddon get let go the way he did, the guys debate if he is a hall of fame coach. Finally, Its the...

Jun 16, 20221 hr 18 min

The Hawk Harrelson Chronicles Vol II

On this week's episode Eddie starts off by addressing the Dog Walk council controversially voting Stu Feiner off the snake draft poll. Eddie and Carl talk Matt Eberflus violating NFL contact rules in June practices. Carl is convincing Eddie of the bright spots in the Cubs' future. White Sox Dave and Chief sit down with world class legend Hawk Harrelson (31:55) Hawk talks his UNBELIEVABLE Forrest Gump-like life he's lived: befriending Frank Sinatra, playing in the British Open with Jack Niclaus, ...

Jun 09, 20222 hr 6 min

Emotions Erupt While Debating 2022 MLB Season

This week's episode of Red Line Radio, we get a behind the scenes break down of the Dozen Tournament how Team Chicago got knocked out in the first round (again) while Eddie and Team Ziti remain. We get a quick break down of the NHL Playoffs and the insane talent on the teams left. A eulogy for Akiem Hicks leaving the Bears. White Sox Dave and Carl then get into a good old fashion Red Line Radio baseball debate, covering Carl's tweets this past weekend and the Yasmani Grandal trade. You can find ...

Jun 02, 20221 hr 34 min

Eddie Meets Childhood Hero Tracy McGrady

On this week's episode of Red Line Radio, Eddie addresses "dog-gate' accusations from Chief and White Sox Dave after a damning video emerges on twitter. Later on Eddie and Chief sit down with Tracy McGrady at the Ones Basketball League tournament at Hope Academy. Eddie tells Tracy about how he broke his ankle in Tracy's shoes and has had the yips ever since. Tracy goes into his thoughts on how he'd perform in the modern NBA, which player was the toughest to go against, his famous giant suit pict...

May 26, 20221 hr 31 min

Barstool Chicago Goes To HQ In New York City

Chief Carl Eddie and Dave hit the big apple for their annual NBA Draft Lottery trip. Some chaos ensues. Several laughs. And is there a big free agent coming to the Chicago office with big cat? Here’s a hint. He’s part Latvian (kind of). There’s some Chicago sports sprinkled in all over. All Gas No Brakes You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio...

May 19, 20221 hr 19 min

The White Sox are the REAL Sox + The Dozen Bracket Breakdown

On this week's episode of Red Line Radio, Chief recaps how he missed the Kentucky Derby, White Sox Dave is back from Boston after watching the White Sox beat the Red Sox. WSD is getting hot for Dylan Cease. Eddie confronts White Sox Dave for falling asleep before a disastrous White Sox loss in extra innings. Carl breaks down just how insanely good the Dodgers are. The end of the episode the guys break down the Dozen Championship Bracket. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts,...

May 12, 202259 min

Bears Draft Recap w/ Mike Tannenbaum + White Sox Pulse Check

on today's episode of Red Line Radio, Chief gets into his moving nightmare. Eddie, White Sox Dave, and Chief get into the Bears draft. Mike Tannenbaum joins the show to talk with Eddie about his career as an NFL GM, what it was like for him on NFL Draft days, and working with Bill Parcels and Bill Belicheck. White Sox Dave gives a pulse check on the state of the White Sox after a massive 8 game losing streak. The guys evaluate the end of the Bulls and Blackhawks seasons, wondering what their fut...

May 04, 20221 hr 35 min

Legendary Sports Character Mike North Visits Barstool Chicago

Dave and Chief are hunting Turkeys in Nebraska so Eddie and Carl make a call to the bullpen and bring in veteran Chicago media guy Mike North to run the show this week. As expected it’s full of ridiculous stories spanning Mike’s decades atop Chicago sports media. From Coach K and Michael Jordan to nights out with Dennis Rodman and foot racing Chris Zorich in traffic. It’s a can’t miss Red Line Radio for all our Chicago guys. All Gas No Brakes. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Pod...

Apr 27, 20221 hr 38 min

The Greatest Baseball Player Of All Time Is A Japanese Man Named Seiya Suzuki

White Sox Dave is dealing with some personal home issues after falling through a hole in his bathtub this morning. The guys recap their photoshoot and how uncomfortable compliments make them. We get into our realistic Bulls playoff talk before game 2 against the Bucks. Seiya Suzuki is the best player in baseball right now, and White Sox Dave is upset he's in Wrigley. The AL is looking incredibly flawed all around including the White Sox, and WSD continues his war against the owners. All Gas No B...

Apr 20, 20221 hr 10 min

Interview with Craig Robinson + John Daly Is A Cocktail

The guys are fired up this week about the results of the Cocktail Snake Draft. An electric debate unfolds regarding the appropriate classification of a John Daly as WhiteSoxDave plays judge, jury and executioner. Craig Robinson (58:20) from The Office & Hot Tub Time Machine joins the show to talk about his history in Chicago and his own relationship with John Cusack. After that we talk experiences at opening day, Bulls playoff projections, Pat & Dale reunited and why the Cubs might be go...

Apr 13, 20221 hr 52 min

Barstool Chicago Vs Jersey Jerry

Is Barstool Chicago at war? Tune in this week as we breakdown the Jersey Jerry vs Justin Fields controversy from the weekend. Other big topics include the last place Blackhawks and Jonathan Toews, White Sox roster moves, opening day around Wrigley and whether or not the Bulls can win a first round series. All Gas No Brakes. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio...

Apr 06, 20221 hr 24 min

CHICAGO BEARS M&M’s

Jerry Reinsdorf is single handedly compromising the year and the season hasn’t even started. Meanwhile Eddie is reading the signs on Matt Eberflus and it’s all positive. Cubs opening Day is around the corner. The Blackhawks are looking to the future and more importantly Jerry Reinsdorf is literally ruining WSD. All Gas No Brakes. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlinera...

Mar 30, 20221 hr 20 min

Tom Ricketts Tries to Buy Chelsea + White Sox Screw Giolito

Major scandal in Barstool Chicago with cheating allegations running rampant from the dozen trivia show. Even so we stand together as a United front, especially when it comes to Jerry Reinsdorf and Tom Ricketts being absolute clowns. Other items include Blackhawks trade deadline, Illini exit from March Madness, and of course revisiting Red Ed origins just because it’s always fun. All Gas No Brakes. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can li...

Mar 23, 20221 hr 10 min

Ryan Dempster + Bears Release Khalil Mack

Ryan Dempster joins Barstool Chicago in studio to breakdown the most recent Cubs free agent Seiya Suzuki but really also just to tell stories about the golden era of baseball. Awesome conversation that should get you warmed up for the season. Before and after the boys talk White Sox moves, outfielders and of course the Bears monster cuts this past week. It’s clearly a new time at Halas Hall and we all support it. You should too. All Gas No Brakes. You can find every episode of this show on Apple...

Mar 16, 20221 hr 36 min

Super Bowl Champion Brian Allen + Chicago SharkTank

(Please subscribe to our YouTube page) - Chicago local and potential Bears free agent Brian Allen joins the boys fresh off his World Championship* with the Los Angeles Rams. It's been a remarkable journey for the Hinsdale native and now there's rumors the Bears are hunting him in free agency. For all we talk about Chicago high school sports, it's very cool to come full circle with a good friend of the program. Before and after that, we get into WSD tumultuous week, pitch each other businesses be...

Mar 09, 20222 hr 23 min

Inside the MLB Negotiations with Ian Happ

Cubs outfielder Ian Happ joins the show to talk about the MLB lockout and his unique perspective as the Cubs union rep. We solve the MLB playoff crisis among many other issues plaguing America’s pastime. Elsewhere we get into WSD’s move to a new home, Carl almost dying over the weekend, Chief’s take on the new Blackhawks leadership and whether or not Ed wants to open the books. Classic loaded show that peels back the curtain on MLB’s disfunction. All Gas No Brakes. You can find every episode of ...

Mar 03, 20221 hr 56 min

Responding To Dave Portnoy's Message 2 Content

It feels like Barstool Chicago radio this week more than ever before and that's because we get into Dave Portnoy's recent comments about the state of content. It's also good to have Eddie back from Daytona as we get an update from WSD on the state of MLB negotiations. Hopefully we'll be on the Mississippi River by the time the MLB season gets here. Or maybe we just wait for Bears season so we can drive to Atlanta. Weird show. All Gas No Brakes. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Po...

Feb 23, 20221 hr 11 min

MLB Owners Suck + Chicken Pot Pies Never Left

It's a doozy of a show with the boys reunited following the big game. Eddie talks LA experiences while WSD gives a tip about leaving a little early to take care of business. Chief gives an updated look at the Hawks trade strategy while Carl hand Dave rail on MLB owners for being cunts. It's your typical all gas no brakes podcast with the gloomy days coming to an end here soon. Also Chicken Pot Pies never left. All Gas No Brakes. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify ...

Feb 16, 20221 hr 32 min

The Fancy Boys Of Barstool Chicago + Charles Oakley

We know it’s Super Bowl week but there’s bigger things on our mind. Like is Ed a true sellout? Or is Carl a fake sellout? Did WSD get to fancy and is Chief’s hair too nice? Solid debate out of the gate with Eddie going Hollywood, Carl flying private and Chief hanging out with NHL royalty. Loaded show with a heavy breakdown of the Blackhawks GM search, a steroid resurgence in baseball and an exclusive interview with legendary NBA enforcer Charles Oakley. All Gas No Brakes. You can find every epis...

Feb 09, 20221 hr 56 min

Packers’ Aaron Jones + Bears Insider Chris Emma

Packers running back Aaron Jones (01:12:00) joins us this week to talk about owning the Bears, taking it to the house and playing for Luke Getsy. He and WSD make a bet that will 100% come back to haunt Bears fans everywhere. We want to hate his guts but he was actually super cool. Before Aaron we sit down with Bears insider Chris Emma from 670 The Score for all the details about our new hires. He gives crazy details about how everything went down at Halas Hall leading up to this week's press con...

Feb 02, 20221 hr 39 min

High On Jim Belushi + Bears Hire A GM

The guys are joined by Chicago legend Jim Belushi to catch up on life outside Chicago and his adventures farming marijuana in Oregon. It turns into a deep conversation with a guest appearance from a bald eagle. Yes, a bald eagle. Before and after, we get into the new Bears GM hire, Grayson Allen being a massive punk, the Barry Bonds Hall of Fame debate and whether Mark Buehrle deserves to be enshrined. All Gas No Brakes. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTu...

Jan 26, 20222 hr 8 min

Defending The Crown & WSD's Hasbrowns

The boys are back with some preliminary Dozen Trivia drama in defense of their crown. No spoilers but a monster rivalry is brewing in front of your very eyes that will be must watch television Thursday night. Afterwards we get into WSD's ability to cook eggs, MLB's return to work, how much the White Sox would sell for, soaking & BYU as well as Jimmy G being a sweet dude. Loaded show with your typical Chicago sports action and a heavy dosage of weird. All Gas No Brakes. You can find every epi...

Jan 19, 20221 hr 5 min

Olin Kruetz Calls Out Bears Ownership

Chicago Bears legend Olin Kreutz joins Barstool Chicago to respond to the accusations of dishonesty from George McCaskey. We go way behind the scenes to learn what it's like to work inside Halas Hall and the challenges facing the Bears' future. Needless to say it's a loaded conversation and there's plenty change that needs to happen for the Bears to be consistent. He's also NOT a liar. Before and after, we get into potential coaching candidates, the entire McCaskey press conference and the overa...

Jan 12, 20221 hr 37 min

Barstool Chicago Declares War on Comcast

It's a very emotional show today as one of us goes to battle with Comcast. It's an awful experience and we are here to announce that we're officially at war with them. They've gone too far and we need to take action. Afterwards, we give the first ever true Barstool Chicago Shark Tank with some ideas that you are not allowed to profit from yourself. There's also a healthy amount of Fire Nagy discourse as well as a groundbreaking moment for Chief's Blackhawks. Ken Rosenthal, John Madden and Robert...

Jan 06, 202257 min

Dozen Trivia Drama + Saving College Football

The guys are back after the holiday break and right off the top there's major controversy. Is Team Chicago the #1 trivia team? Is there a reason to celebrate our accomplishments? The answer is yes, and anyone who says otherwise is lying. Afterwards we get into Bulls, Drake LaRoche and how to make college football significantly better. All Gas No Brakes. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit...

Jan 04, 20221 hr 4 min

After Further Review, We Suck.

Season’s Greetings: It’s the last Red Line Radio of 2021 and we’re still not over how much the Bears suck. WSD has a foul boy moment. Eddie appreciates good karaoke while Chief has some bad news about the Olympics. Elsewhere Carl’s ready for a fresh year and big Bulls run. All Gas No Brakes. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio...

Dec 21, 20211 hr 4 min

Jaylon Johnson + The Barstool Bar

Chicago Bears defensive back Jaylon Johnson joins the show from Halas Hall to talk about the locker room and his approach to the game. It's a good look at a guy who should hopefully be with the Bears for a long time. Before and after, we get into the gaping absence of White Sox Dave on the podcast as he ventures out to NYC and some of our favorite WSD moments. We also get into the new Barstool Chicago bar that's coming to River North in 2022 and what that means for the brand. There's some Blackh...

Dec 16, 20211 hr 2 min

Notre Dame's Tommy Rees + Carl Watched The Bears With Rizzo

ND's offensive coordinator Tommy Rees joins Red Line Radio to give a behind the scenes look at Coach Kelly's final days at Notre Dame and the change of power to Coach Freeman. It's an amazing conversation behind the future of one of College Football's most prestigious programs and how everything came together. Before and after the interview, we breakdown our most recent Rough n Rowdy, the Bears & Packers debacle on Sunday night and Carl's time out with Rizzo as he moved out of Chicago this w...

Dec 14, 20211 hr 11 min

Hot Dogs & Football

Today's show is brought to you by shop.millerlite.com for all your Miller Lite merch wants and needs this holiday season. In that spirit we have a loaded show perfect for a couple beers and some light hearted debate starting with a Nadu vs. Jersey Jerry breakdown before getting into a good old fashioned hot dog argument for the 28th time since going full time. Afterwards we get into the horrific accident involving Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit and Bob Baffert punishments before getting int...

Dec 09, 20211 hr 21 min

Dave Kills A Deer + College Football Chaos

WSD and Chief are back after another weekend in the wilderness to break down Dave's first deer and their time doing Barstool Outdoors. The big takeaway is that there's probably going to be more dead animals in this show's future. Afterwards we get into the chaos of the college football coaching carousel, Notre Dame under Marcus Freeman and whether this is Miami's last chance to come back. Elsewhere, we're not sure if we'd take the Bears +30 this weekend because there's no limit to how bad things...

Dec 07, 20211 hr 3 min
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