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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

Chief Responds to Losing 1v1 Basketball vs Eddie + Dan Bernstein Has Been Fired

On today’s episode of The Stretch we get into the release of long time Chicago radio host Dan Bernstein after his social media out burst. Also Chief is put on the hot seat to eat his words after promising a victory vs Eddie in Rone's 1v1 to 1 basketball tournament in the Chicago office. We later get into projections for the upcoming White Sox season, the run the Bulls have been on, and some college basketball futures. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube....

Mar 24, 202556 min

White Sox Noah Schultz & Kyle Teel On Changing The White Sox Culture

On today's episode we are out in Arizona for spring training and talk with White Sox Noah Schultz and Kyle Teel. We get into their time at camp, making the roster, and the changing culture within the White Sox building. 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

Mar 21, 202546 min

Preparing For Drafting Ashton Jeanty, Sports Are BACK & Bulls Championship Banners Have Been TORCHED | Full Podcast

On today's episode of The Stretch we get into the Bears becoming the betting favorite for Ashton Jeanty. We question whether going to Japan will hurt the Cubs in the long term. We take a look at the college basketball championship bracket, and how the Bulls championship banners have been burned during a Disturbed concert. 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...

Mar 17, 202557 min

Jameson Taillon on the 2025 Cubs, Video Games, and Being a Team Vet

Cubs Starting Pitcher Jameson Taillon joins Eddie, Dave, and Chief during their trip to Arizona for 2025 Spring Training. They talk about Jameson's time with the Cubs so far and how he is becoming a team veteran, and he and White Sox Dave bond over their love for gaming. 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...

Mar 14, 202518 min

Chicago Is Rebuilding The Trenches In Free Agency + Spencer Knight is a STUD | Full Podcast

On today's episode of The Stretch, we recap the moves the Bears have made so far in Free Agency + Trades. We also get into what may make the most sense for the Bears in the NFL draft, and also other possible moves the Bears could still make. We also get into how Spencer Knight has instantly became a key player in the Blackhawks lineup. We get an update on where we are with matching jackets and review the first 3 episode of the Olympic basketball documentary "Court of Gold". You can find every ep...

Mar 10, 202549 min

Pete Crow Armstrong on Spring Training, Racing Other Athletes, and Changing Numbers

On today's interview episode we are still in Arizona and this time at the Cubs spring facility to talk with Pete Crow Armstrong. We get into his time at spring training, changing his number, the athletes he would want to race and more. 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

Mar 07, 202524 min

Blackhawks Won The Seth Jones Trade (Twice) + Spring Training Preview

On today's episode of The Stretch, the boys are in Scottsdale, Arizona for MLB spring training. We get into the Bears narrowing down their top prospects, the Seth Jones trade, and preview the upcoming MLB season for the Cubs and White Sox. 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

Mar 03, 20251 hr 1 min

Dan Hayes on White Sox Ownership and WSD Getting Sucker Punched | Full Podcast

On this episode of The Stretch, Eddie, Chief, and Dave talk to Dan Hayes, a former White Sox beat reporter who now covers the Twins for the Athletic. They talk about the Ishbia brothers and the recent ownership news involving them buying up shares in the White Sox. 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...

Feb 28, 202535 min

Bears Free Agency and Draft Scenarios + Will The White Sox Have a New Owner Soon?

On today's episode of The Stretch, we recap the Four Nations Face off and USA loss to Canada in the final. We also get into the Chicago Bears filling their coaching staff, the cuts they've made and hypotheticals for Free Agency and the Draft. We also get into Justin Ishbia increasing investment in the White Sox and more. 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...

Feb 24, 202555 min

Dan Patrick Show Producer Paul Pabst on Best Celebrity Stories, State of Chicago Sports and Deep Dish vs. Thin Crust

Eddie, Chief, and Dave are joined in studio by Paul Pabst, the producer of the Dan Patrick Show. We get into all things Chicago from sports to food and he gives us some of his best celebrity stories from his time with the show. Pabst also shares how he and Eddie go way back. 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...

Feb 21, 202555 min

Hockey Dominates All-Star Weekend + Jimmy The Greek 30 For 30 Review

On today's episode of The Stretch we get into the Four Nations Hockey Tournament and Saturdays match up of USA vs Canada with USA winning 3-1. We also get into how the NBA All Star game is losing interest for many people and how the NFL remains king. We also touch on College Basketball Blue Bloods and the Cubs missing out on Alex Bregman. We finish off the show with our review of the 30 For 30 Documentary of Jimmy The Greek. Chapters: (0:00) - Intro (1:26) - Four Nations Face off 14:38 - Paul Bi...

Feb 17, 202550 min

Belal Muhammad On Being Chicago's Only Champ, Training With Khabib, and Facing Shavkat Rakhmonov

On today's interview episode we are joined by UFC Welterweight Champion Belal Muhammad. We get into him being the best athlete in Chicago, his time training with Khabib Nurmagomedov to win the belt, the UFC fighters he would like to fight the most and more. 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

Feb 14, 202551 min

AJ Pierzynski on the State of Chicago Baseball and the MLB | Full Interview

Chief and Whitesox Dave interview former White Sox catcher and World Series champion AJ Pierzynski to get his takes on the current state of Major League Baseball, the Chicago White Sox franchise, and his current experience as a host for his current show Foul Territory. Chief and Dave also address the unfortunate passing of Bears owner Virginia McCaskey, who was 102. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. Fo...

Feb 10, 202550 min

Chicago Is Lifeless at Trade Deadline + Dark Days of Sports Calendar Are Here

The guys discuss the Bulls lackluster trade deadline, Bears ownership, and the Blackhawks. We have also reached the darkest days of the sports calendar and are starting a movie club. 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

Feb 10, 202551 min

Reacting to Chicago Trading Zach LaVine + Myles Garrett Has Requested a Trade

On today's episode of The Stretch, Big Cat and Eddie are in New Orleans for the big game. Big Cat calls in for reactions to the Bulls Trading Zach Lavine to the Kings in a three way trade that seemingly wasn't favorable to the Bulls. We also get into the news of Browns pass rusher Myles Garrett requesting a trade, and what we would give up in order to get him to Chicago. We later get into Mark Messier's breakdown of Connor Bedard and our picks for the big game. You can find every episode of this...

Feb 03, 202556 min

Basketball Insider Sam Amico Breaks Down Chicago's Best Trade Deadline Options

On today's interview episode we are joined by Hoops Wire's Sam Amico to break down the Chicago Bulls best trade deadline options. 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

Jan 31, 202538 min

Ben Johnson Is Creating a New Culture in Chicago, Is Patrick Mahomes Already The G.O.A.T & Sox Fest Is Still a Disaster

On today's episode of The Stretch, we get into the Bears hiring of Ben Johnson and a brand new coaching staff including Dennis Allen as DC and Declan Doyle as OC. We touch on how this is new for the Bears as Ben Johnson is expected to receive $13M per year, and the players are seemingly already bought in. We also get into the Cubs trading for Ryan Pressly, and how the annual Sox fest proved to be a disaster once again. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube...

Jan 27, 202555 min

Mike Martz on Hiring Ben Johnson & Coaching Jay Cutler | Full Interview

On today's interview episode of The Stretch we are joined by former NFL head coach and Bears offensive coordinator Mike Martz. We get into his thoughts on the Bears hiring Ben Johnson, his time coaching Jay Cutler and the Bears and more. 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

Jan 24, 202535 min

Heated Debate In Studio Over College Football National Championship (Ft. Ohio's Tate)

On today's episode of The Stretch, we are joined by Ohio's Tate to breakdown the match up of Ohio State vs Notre Dame, and the match up in the gambling cave. Tate believes OSU matches up perfectly to ND, however Chief Disagrees. We also get more into our expectations for the Bears head coaching search, the NFC north being a fraudulent juggernaut conference, Tom Ricketts quote of only breaking even, and more. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Mem...

Jan 20, 20251 hr 7 min

Tyler Eifert on Notre Dame vs Ohio State + Recruiting Zack Martin to the Bears

On today's interview episode we are joined by former NFL and Notre Dame Tight End Tyler Eifert. We get into his time playing at Notre Dame and what is was like for him to play win the national championship game and his outlook on the upcoming match up. We are later joined by Free Agent offensive lineman Zack Martin. Eddie and Chief attempt to recruit Zack to come protect Caleb Williams here in Chicago. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members c...

Jan 17, 202537 min

We Build The Perfect Bears Stadium in Arlington Heights (Ft. Jersey Jerry)

On today's episode of The Stretch we are joined by Arlington Heights resident Jersey Jerry. We get into the Bears coaching search, the Packers going out sad in the playoffs vs the Eagles, and we dream up all the crazy things we wish the Bears would include in a new stadium in Arlington Heights. New features include: an 18 story Portillo's, horse races at halftime, a strip club, a real Bear and more. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can ...

Jan 13, 20251 hr 3 min

Will Compton On Mike Vrabel vs Ben Johnson | Full Interview

On today's interview episode of The Stretch we are joined by Bussin' W/ The Boys and 9 year NFL veteran Will Compton. We get into who he thinks is the best candidate for the Bears head coaching job, his time playing for Mike Vrabel and more. 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

Jan 10, 202530 min

Caleb Williams is 1-0 at Lambeau Field + Deciding Our Favorite Coaching Candidates | Week 18 Recap

On today's episode of The Stretch we recap the Bears finally beating the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field, and how Caleb Williams is 1-0 in enemy territory. We also get into how the season as a whole was disappointment, and discuss which head coaching candidates are best for the Chicago Bears. Later, we get into D-Rose night at the Untied Center and Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can liste...

Jan 06, 202553 min

The Bears Played The Most Boring Primetime Game Ever & Eddie Fired His Drywall Guy

On today's episode we recap the Bears 6-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday Night Football. We get into how that may have been the most boring game of all time, how we've become apathetic about the season, and Eddie gets into how he fired his drywall guy on Christmas. 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 27, 202450 min

Big Cat is All In On Ben Johnson, Sammy Sosa is Back, and College Football Playoff Recap

On today's episode of The Stretch we recap the Bears 9th straight loss, falling 34-17 to the Detroit Lions. Big Cat has Ben Johnson picked out as his 1A for the Bears next head coach. We get into Sammy Sosa apologizing to the Cubs and White Sox Dave disapproves of the move, and we also recap the first round of the College Football Playoffs. 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.lin...

Dec 23, 202449 min

Kyle Rudolph on Notre Dame vs Indiana + His Choice For Bears Next HC | Full Interview

On today's interview episode we are joined by former NFL & Notre Dame Tight End Kyle Rudolph. We get into the in-state rivalry between Notre Dame and Indiana, his prediction for the College Football Playoff and who he believes is the best choice for the Bears next head coach. 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 20, 202431 min

Bears Get Embarrassed by the Vikings on Prime Time, McCaskey vs Reinsdorf + Kyle Tucker Trade

On today's episode of The Stretch, the boys were boots on the ground for the Bears Monday Night Football matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. Big Cat wisely decided to not make the trip to Minneapolis, but leaves us a voicemail of his thoughts. We get into how we have hit full apathy with the Chicago Bears, discuss who the worst owner is Chicago, the Kyle Tucker trade and more. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Am...

Dec 17, 202459 min

Jim Miller On Who the Next Bears Head Coach Should Be | Full Interview

On today's interview episode of The Stretch we are joined by former Bears Quarterback Jim Miller. We get into this thoughts on the current Bears team, who the next head coach, and more. 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 13, 202434 min

The Bears 2024 Season is OVER + Eddie Got a Hair Transplant in Turkey

On today's episode of The Stretch, we are depressed to declare that the Bears 2024 season is effectively over. After a 38-13 loss to the San Francisco 49ers all hope is gone for a successful season. We get into how 2024 has been a terrible year for sports in the city of Chicago and specifically for Big Cat. We also begin to shift the plans for the show into something more fun. We also react to Eddie new haircut after coming back from getting a hair transplant in Turkey. You can find every episod...

Dec 09, 202451 min

Matt Murley & Jonny Lazarus Give Us Hope For Connor Beard & The Blackhawks + Is Chicago The Most Disappointing Major Sports City? (Ft. Michael Cerami)

On today's interview episode we are joined by three guests: Matt Murley from Spittin Chiclets, Jonny Lazarus & Michael Cerami. With Murls and Johnny we recap the Blackhawks season thus far and talk about how Connor Bedard and the team can get back on track. Later we are joined by Michael Cerami to talk about the Cubs offseason and have a discussion on whether or not Chicago is the most disappointing sports city. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. P...

Dec 06, 20241 hr 12 min
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