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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

Bears/Giants With Clem + Alec Mills's College Catcher

Clem joins the show (13:02) to go heavy Bears/Giants preview before getting into some baseball talk. The boys break down the Allen Robinson controversy and whether WSD has any room to be nervous about the White Sox. Then we bring on Alec Mills's college catcher to go behind the scenes of the man behind the Cubs' most recent no hitter. We then close with an interview from 2014 where we talked to Michael Pantanzi, the man who jumped out of the Soldier Field stands to catch a Kevin Butler field goa...

Sep 16, 20201 hr 28 min

BEARS WIN + MITCHY 4TH QUARTER

Bears win behind an all-time 4th quarter performance from Mitch. The boys are shell shocked stunned that the Bears pulled out the victory. Mid-recording we get live reaction to Alec Mills's no hitter. Mitch is back. Nagy took his shots and got it right. The Bears are undefeated and the Chicago parlay hits again. 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...

Sep 14, 202021 min

NFL Preview w/ PFT Commenter

PFT joins the show this week to give an extremely deep and equally strange NFL preview including all things Chicago Bears and which NFL head coach makes for a better threesome partner. Before that we get into a heavy Bears preview with looks on both sides of the ball. Obviously we're all IN on Mitch. After PFT we get into the White Sox vs. above .500 teams and why KB and Javy Baez need to get their shit together. Football season is here. Grab a beer. Heyhowyadoin All Gas No Brakes!!! You can fin...

Sep 10, 20201 hr 12 min

Zach Miller + Dan Szymborski

Barstool Chicago is joined this week by former Chicago Bear, Zach Miller, to get ready for the 2020 season. Zach share his story about recovering from his career ending injury, his grind throughout his career and what it means to be a Chicago Bear. His experiences are a must listen for any Chicago sports fan. After that the boys get deep into baseball with Fangraphs senior writer and probably the smartest guy to ever come on Red Line Radio, Dan Szymborski. We get into the details behind two of b...

Sep 03, 20201 hr 37 min

No Hitters With Dallas Braden + Mitch Or Nick?

Dallas Braden joins the boys to talk about everything that goes into a Perfect Game/No Hitter at the MLB level in the wake of Lucas Giolito's dominant performance. After that we get into the Crosstown Classic weekend, Bears training camp observations from 30,000 feet and some good old fashioned Blackhawks while the Bulls pick 4th overall. It's an All Gas No Brakes week like we plan. HEYHOWYADOIN!!! You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can l...

Aug 27, 20201 hr 9 min

Blackhawks Hangover + David Kaplan

Red Line Radio is joined this week by Chicago sports media legend David Kaplan to talk current state of affairs across the entire city. Great conversation with some A+ stories including the Sparkles origin story. Before that, Chief basically takes ownership of the Chicago Blackhawks following their playoff loss to the Vegas Knights. Easily the most passionate and dangerous Chief we've heard in a long time. Elsewhere, Carl and WSD get into how much Rick Renteria sucks at managing and Mark Grace's...

Aug 20, 20201 hr 33 min

Blackhawks With Biz + 1st Place Cubs

Biz joins the boys to talk NHL playoffs and why he thinks the Hawks have this one in 7 games despite a sloppy game 1. Before that Chief gives a thorough review of the matchup and what we need to see tonight in game 2. Elsewhere we go deep on the White Sox early problems with WSD raising the stakes big on all involved parties. Opposite him Carl is about as calm and happy about the Cubs in the literal history of Red Line Radio. Eddie finds it to be quite enjoyable. Loaded show as we find ourselves...

Aug 13, 20201 hr 17 min

HAWKS WIN + Danny Wirtz + Mark Titus

HAWKS WIN HAWKS WIN!! It's a great time to be a Chicago sports fan with the Hawks leading the Oilers 2-1 in the 1st round and our baseball teams CRUISING. We start the show with an emergency postgame directly following Game 3 followed by an exclusive with Hawks owner and #1 big dog Danny Wirtz. After that we go heavy baseball as the Cubs and White Sox are 12-1 in their last 13 combined. Then we bring on college basketball expert and grizzled media veteran Mark Titus to break down the Cubs start ...

Aug 06, 20201 hr 44 min

Carlos Rodon + Pat Boyle

White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon joins the show this week much to WSD's surprise to talk Sox fans off the ledge. After that we're joined by Blackhawks anchor/reporter Pat Boyle for a full preview of the Oilers/Blackhawks matchup. After all this time of no sports, we're finally back in business with the heavy stuff. Also mix in some good Bears and of course the usual bullshit. All Gas No Brakes!!! You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members ...

Jul 30, 20201 hr 32 min

MLB Opening Day + White Sox Utility Infielder Danny Mendick

Happy MLB Opening Day from our family to yours. This All Gas No Brakes episode of Red Line Radio features White Sox super utility man, Danny Mendick and what the vibe in the clubhouse is like for MLB's next great dynasty. Elsewhere, Carl gets extremely deep on what a 60-game season looks like for the 2020 Cubs and who to pay attention to if they want to be worth a shit. Chief closes us out with a glimpse at the Hawks/.Oilers matchup with what we've heard since camp opened back up. Very old schoo...

Jul 23, 20201 hr 2 min

Blackhawks vs. Oilers With Mike Kelly + MLB Jitters

The boys are joined by NHL expert Mike Kelly to talk all things Blackhawks vs. Oilers. Maybe not the most positive conversation for Chicago fans but definitely a good homework assignment for the NHL playoffs. Elsewhere, MLB is back next week meaning Carl & WSD are much closer to each other's throats while Eddie offers up some insight into what Ditka, Urlacher and sports ownership all have in common. Thankfully it's the last episode of No Sports and we're looking forward to getting back into ...

Jul 16, 20201 hr 16 min

UFC Heavyweight Curtis Blaydes + Dealing With The Mahomes Contract

The guys are joined by UFC Heavyweight superstar and Chicago local legend Curtis Blaydes to talk about camp and what it's like being one of the baddest dudes in the world. He also clears up that he is NOT from Naperville so let's get that straight. Before and after, we reconcile the news that Mahomes got the biggest contract in sports history while going deep on baseball. WSD gets into why he wanted to actually murder Carl over the weekend and Chief closes with some great insight into the Blackh...

Jul 09, 20201 hr 18 min

Pat O'Donnell + Hamilton Porter From The Sandlot

Happy 4th of July from Barstool Chicago. This episode of Red Line Radio features Chicago punting legend Pat O'Donnell and everyone's favorite catcher, Hamilton Porter from the Sandlot. 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

Jul 02, 20201 hr 16 min

The SodFather + Dave Bolland

BASEBALL'S BACK! Huge episode of Red Line Radio as MLB announces it's back in action and what better way to prep for the season than an interview with the greatest groundskeeper in baseball history: The White Sox very own Roger Bossard. We get into everything from proper lawn care to living with the Saudi Arabia royal family because they wanted better soccer fields. After that we bring on Dave Bolland to talk Blackhawks and relive the 2013 Stanley Cup game winner and why the Chicago Blackhawks a...

Jun 25, 20201 hr 39 min

Steve Trachsel + Jim Riggelman

Steve Trachsel and Jim Riggelman join the show to talk about the 1998 home run chase better than Long Gone Summer did this past weekend. Around that we get heavy baseball talk and whether Rob Manfred sucks at his job. It's very much a throwback RLR with this much baseball. 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...

Jun 18, 20201 hr 27 min

Jason Kendall + Sammy Sosa 30-for-30 Director AJ Schnack

Sammy Sosa week continues with Long Gone Summer director AJ Schnack and NL legend Jason Kendall. We talk to AJ about Sunday's 30-for-30 and go behind the scenes of Sammy Sosa making his way back into our lives. Jason Kendall then joins the show to talk about being behind the plate during that '98 season, competing against and being an NL All Star with Sosa & McGwire, and a bunch of other shit that you can only get from one of the greatest catchers of all time. We say All Gas No Brakes a lot ...

Jun 11, 20201 hr 25 min

Lucas Giolito Is Back

Lucas Giolito joins the show to talk about self reflection and his call to action to fight racial injustice. We also get into the White Sox, which sport will come back first, the Ricketts crying broke, 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

Jun 04, 202053 min

Anthony Rizzo

Anthony Rizzo joins this week to go behind the scenes of quarantine, where he's at in Sopranos and some of his favorite moments as a Cub amongst many other stories. Before the interview Chief gives an amazing breakdown of everything you need to know about the NHL 2020 playoffs as well as the Blackhawks chances. Elsewhere we get some uniquely logical discourse about MLB's communications strategy and if it's unfair to the players. Also: introducing WSD's Weekly Segment, our favorite players as kid...

May 28, 20201 hr 18 min

Ian Happ + BJ Armstrong

Massive show this week featuring interviews with BJ Armstrong and Ian Happ about The Last Dance and the 2020 MLB season. Episode breakdown: - Eddie vs. WSD (5:10) - Last Dance Reflections (8:07) - Is Tom Brady cool? (13:28) - Cool NBA players today (15:34) - Horace Grant freaks out (18:35) - Jerry Reinsdorf blame game (22:43) - BJ Armstrong Interview (29:20) - NHL Updates (49:11) - Are the Blackhawks back? (50:51) - MLB Updates (52:27) - Ian Happ Interview (59:55) - Nagy speaks out on Mitch vs F...

May 21, 20201 hr 25 min

NFL Schedule + LaBradford Smith (The Last Dance)

LaBradford Smith from The Last Dance joins the show to talk what it's like when MJ is on the court trying to ruin you, and what it's like scoring 37 on the greatest of all time. Before & After that we go heavy Bears schedule, Blackhawks next moves, Cubs finances, Bryce Harper comments on playing for the White Sox and a bunch of other shit. 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 mo...

May 14, 20201 hr 13 min

Jason Kipnis + Abella Danger Is A Bears Fan?

Apparently world class pornstar Abella Danger is a huge Bears fan now or at least she's on a boat with Roquan Smith. Either way the boys are all fired up with the news even if Mitch's option got declined and we're back to the drawing board. Elsewhere we recap the best and worst parts of the MJ doc before bringing on Chicago native and Cubs' second baseman, Jason Kipnis. We get into Game 7, why he picked the Cubs, where he gets his offseason beefs and a whole bunch of shit that makes you realize ...

May 07, 20201 hr 6 min

Jeffrey Jordan + Cole Kmet

Jeffrey Jordan is Michael's oldest son and joins the show this week to go behind the scenes of growing up in MJ's house. Yes you know his career accomplishments but do you know what a standard punishment was? Do you know the Jordan House Rule #1? Or why Jeff wasn't allowed to play himself in Space Jam? Elsewhere, we're also joined by the Bears 1st pick of the 2020 draft, Notre Dame Tight End, Cole Kmet. The Chicago native talks draft night, childhood memories, ND memories and obviously some high...

Apr 30, 20201 hr 22 min

Silvy + NFL Draft

Marc Silverman from ESPN 1000 joins the show to catch everybody up on the status of #SilvyStrong while also breaking down the MJ doc. Honestly it's one of our favorite and most endearing conversations in the history of the show. SIlvy is a leader in Chicago sports media and a guy we've all looked up to along this journey. He joins us this week to share some of the best stories ever told on Red Line Radio. We follow with heavy Bears talk, the most analytical draft discussion anyone ever thought B...

Apr 23, 20201 hr 3 min

Everything You Need To Know About The Bulls' New Boss + All Time Chicago Nicknames

We're joined by Nuggets insider Nick Kosmider to go behind the scenes of Arturas Karnisovas and what makes him a great candidate for the Bulls. We also talk Kris Versteeg retirement, which Blackhawks team was better, where the Bulls go next, Bears open qb competition before breaking down a great snake draft of All Time Chicago Nicknames. 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, ...

Apr 16, 20201 hr 3 min

Lori Lightfoot + Worst-5 Chicago Athlete Quarantine Partners

We're joined by Lori Lightfoot to talk about being Mayor of Chicago during COVID-19 and how she likes her Italian Beef. Before the interview we get into the Bulls and some NFL draft talk. Will baseball be back? We debate the worst quarantine house we can build with athletes from Chicago history. Bunch of other shit too. 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/...

Apr 09, 20201 hr 6 min

Scott Darling + Building Our All Time Chicago Athlete Quarantine Team

Barstool Chicago is joined by Scott Darling in the middle of his lockdown to talk COVID-19 life as a professional athlete. Then the boys fill out their all time quarantine team from Chicago athletes. WSD makes a stunning selection for his White Sox partner while Eddie builds a legendary frat house. Who makes your squad? 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.lin...

Apr 01, 20201 hr 4 min

Big Cat Quarantine

Big Cat joins the squad to talk quarantine strategy in a throwback Barstool Chicago episode. Heavy quarantine/corona followed with Bears reactions as we get into the nonexistent baseball season. Getting by without gambling is nearly impossible. 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...

Mar 26, 202059 min

Quarantine + Nick Foles To Bears

The Bears trade for Nine Inch Nick Foles in the middle of the show. We get through the quarantine together. Chief has some serious words for the Blackhawks while WSD investigates the end of the baseball season. 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

Mar 19, 20201 hr 2 min

Miracle On Ice W/ Jack O'Callahan + College Bball W/ Reags

The guys are joined by 1980 gold medalist Jack O'Callahan. Chief gets into why and how the Blackhawks killed him this year. We got heavy coronavirus ruining the baseball season and lots of basketball including Barstool's very own expert, Bobby Reags. He loves the Illini and no one can blame him heading into the Big 10 Tourney. 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 barstoo...

Mar 12, 20201 hr 16 min

Rob Gronkowski

Gronk joins the show via Dante to catch up on life after football and if he'd join the Bears. We get into Bears draft/offseason, Blackhawks have one more shot at the wild card, spring training is underway and everything in between. 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

Mar 05, 20201 hr 25 min
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