Ben Johnson's Plan + Cubs 🔥
Sam, James, Kevin, and newcomer Mick discuss the Bears' 2025 Draft, the Cubs hot start & the NHL and NBA playoffs. Shoutout to the new Chicago Pope, even if he is a White Sox fan...
May 09, 2025•38 min•Season 6Ep. 9
The Windy City Wire Podcast
The Windy City Wire Podcast, formerly known as the Waldron Deck Tailgate Podcast, is a podcast for Chicago sports fans and the general sports fan.
A podcast for the guys and gals that love Chicago sports, Chicago beers, tailgating, fantasy sports, movies and everything else life has to offer. For the love of sports and the love of the game.
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Episodes
NFL Draft Preview + QB Rankings with Wonz
Sam and Ryan Wonz talk NFL Draft, one of our favorite nights of the year, go through Ryan's QB tiers for the 2025 Draft, and discuss what the Bears and the rest of the NFL will do in the first round. We're riding with OVER 2.5 QBs in the first round - lock it in!
Apr 23, 2025•36 min•Season 6Ep. 8
Sam's Solo Sports Show + Ranting
Sam plays host, editor, and producer roles on today's show while talking about the usual Chicago sports, the Bears, the Cubs, the Blackhawks, the Bulls, and the Sox. Congratulations to WPA (Worst Player Around) Award Winner - Patrick Williams.... Sam also rants about ESPN, the MLB, Stadium Redesigns, and Steak/Beef Sandwiches.
Mar 07, 2025•56 min•Season 6Ep. 7
Bears Offseason Thoughts + Cubs Talk
The original two, Sam and James talk Bears, Bulls, Blackhawks, and Cubs. Another fantastic episode and we're glad to be back
Feb 28, 2025•40 min•Season 6Ep. 6
Bears' Savior Ben Johnson
In this episode, Sam, Kevin, and Owen discuss the Bears' recent hires, including Head Coach Ben Johnson, NFL coaching moves, the Chicago Bulls, the Blackhawks, and give some MLB news. Can we all agree the Dodgers suck and the NBA is unwatchable? Take a listen!
Jan 31, 2025•31 min•Season 6Ep. 5
Bears Coaching Frenzy + NFL & CFB Update
In this episode, Sam, James, and Owen discuss the Chicago Bears' coaching search, go over who they've interviewed and give our opinions, discuss NFL + CFB Playoffs, and run some NBA Trivia at the end of the show. Thanks for listening!
Jan 17, 2025•40 min•Season 6Ep. 12
Windy City Special - The O.Z. Show (Sports, Listener Q's, Spongebob, Reptiles)
With the WCWP crew out and Sam's voice shot, Owen takes the reigns for the first episode of the O.Z. Show! He talks about CFB and NFL Playoffs, gives his predictions, answers some listeners Q's, discusses his favorite Spongebob episodes, and gives his reptile of the day. A great listening experience!
Jan 09, 2025•35 min•Season 6Ep. 11
CFB Breakdown + Bears & MLB Talkin'
Don't forget to listen to the trivia at the end of the episode!
Dec 20, 2024•39 min•Season 6Ep. 10
Eberflus is Gone, The Sun Shines Again
Sam, James, and Kevin talk about the Bears' loss to the Lions on Thanksgiving, potential new coaching hires, some CFB, and add in some baseball trivia at the end.
Dec 06, 2024•40 min•Season 6Ep. 9
Bears Lose Again In Incredible Fashion
Sam, Kevin, and Owen recap the Bears vs Packers heartbreaking loss but there are things to be optimistic about. But damn, Eberflus needs to go....
Nov 21, 2024•40 min•Season 6Ep. 8
Are The Bears Breaking Another Quarterback?
Vibes are tremendously low with Sam, Kevin, and James while they talk another awful Bears loss vs the Patriots and the firing of Shane Waldron. This team sucks.
Nov 15, 2024•40 min•Season 6Ep. 7
DJ Moore Sulks and Quits As Bears Lose Again
The Chicago Bears and Sundays do not mix. The Bears get shellacked by the Cardinals, giving up over 200 yards rushing, and Caleb Williams gets sacked six times. Sam, Kevin, James, and Owen discuss.
Nov 08, 2024•39 min•Season 6Ep. 6
Bears & Eberflus Embarrassing Loss vs Commanders
Why would they hand the ball off on the goal line to an offensive lineman? Sam, Kevin, Owen, and James, discuss the game + World Series thoughts.
Nov 01, 2024•38 min•Season 6Ep. 5
Bears Win BIG vs Panthers
Sam, James, Kevin, and Owen discuss the Bears' recent success on offense, general NFL Wk 5 news moving into week 6, recap the recent MLB Playoffs, and talk the Blackhawks vs game vs Utah
Oct 10, 2024•39 min•Season 6Ep. 4
Bears Win Again At Home
The Windy City Wire crew talks about this past weekend's game vs the Rams, discuss their pros and cons, and give their picks for World Series Champion.
Oct 03, 2024•40 min•Season 6Ep. 3
Bears Offensive Line is Swiss Cheese
Sam, Kayo, Owen, and James, recap Bears vs Texans, touch on takeaways from week 2 around the NFL and wrap up with some fantasy football talk.
Sep 19, 2024•40 min•Season 6Ep. 2
Bears Win + Notre Dame Is a Fraud
In the first episode of season 6, Sam, James, Kevin, and Owen talk some baseball and dive deep into the Bears' first game of the season vs the Titans. It's on to week 2 vs the Texans and don't forget, ND sucks.
Sep 13, 2024•40 min•Season 6Ep. 1
White Sox Suck + Bears On Hard Knocks
Sam, James, and Owen talk sports. Happy Birthday Mrs. O'Malley!
Aug 08, 2024•38 min•Season 5Ep. 34
We're Back and the Cubs Stink
In this energetic episode, Sam, Kayo, and Owen talk MLB Baseball with the Cubs, Sox, and even the Brewers. Trade deadline options and whether the Cubs or Sox would be buyers or sellers were mentioned. Also, the NFL, NHL, and NBA were discussed. We're thrilled to be back with you all!
Jul 11, 2024•40 min•Season 5Ep. 35
Cubs Reign Supreme
Sam, Kevin, and James discuss the NBA and NHL Finals and the MLB. Boy, its tough to be a White Sox fan 😢
Jun 07, 2024•38 min•Season 5Ep. 34
Cubs Just Can't Win
Take a listen to our latest episode where we talk NBA, NHL, MLB, and some NHL + trivia at the end! Our last episode being able to upload straight from Anchor/Spotify for Podcasters. End of a 4 year era 😞
May 30, 2024•38 min•Season 5Ep. 33
Will Lonzo Ball Ever Play Again?
Sam, James, and Owen give their weekly sports roundup and play some great trivia at the end of the show. Take a listen and we hope you like it.
May 14, 2024•38 min•Season 5Ep. 32
We Got Our Guy 🤝 🐻
Sam, Kayo and James talk NFL Draft, NBA and NHL Playoffs, Cubs and Sox, and do some trivia!
Apr 30, 2024•40 min•Season 5Ep. 31
2024 NFL Draft Preview - It's Caleb Time!
Join Sam, Ryan Wonz, and Jack Carey as they talk top draft QBs and give their predictions on what could potentially happen this coming Thursday. If the Bears don't get Caleb Williams, I will jump off the jumping into the Chicago River.
Apr 23, 2024•40 min•Season 5Ep. 30
Sports Roundup
In this episode, we give you a roundup of some major sports and teams. Take a listen!
Apr 18, 2024•40 min•Season 5Ep. 29
MLB Opening Day 2024 Is Here!
Sam, Owen, and Kevin first talk Caleb Williams news, then dive into baseball on this opening night eve. Even NBA and the Hawks were listening, so take a listen and get pumped up that baseball is back!
Mar 28, 2024•40 min•Season 5Ep. 28
Fields Gone + March Madness Picks
Sam and Ryan Wonz return to the WCWP to talk Saturday's Justin Fields trade to the Steelers (for only a 6th-rounder!) and give our takes for the Round of 64 in March Madness. Going to be an awesome weekend, best of luck with your brackets!
Mar 19, 2024•39 min•Season 5Ep. 15
5 Minute WCW Sports Rundown
Technical difficulties killed us tonight. We'll be back with a full episode on Monday night on Spotify, Apple Music, and YOUTUBE! Bring your bracket because we'll be dishing out the picks.
Mar 15, 2024•6 min•Season 5Ep. 14
Bellinger Back - Bulls Not
Cody has returned to Chicago on a 3-year deal, Bulls lose to the lowly Pistons, and the Blackhawks got embarrassed by Patrick Kane. Sam, James, and Owen discuss on the latest episode of the Windy City Wire.
Feb 29, 2024•37 min•Season 5Ep. 13
Everything Sucks
From the Cubs' inability to get quality players to the Bulls' lifelessness, to the Blackhawks team surrounding Bedard, to the White Sox lineup, to the Bears' draft unknown, to the 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend festivities, everything sucks right now. Listen to the boys anguish now!
Feb 21, 2024•37 min•Season 5Ep. 12
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