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WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Jordan Bernfield talk to former Bulls Media Relations staff Tom Smithburg shares the story of sneaking Dennis Rodman out of the United Center, Phil Jackson’s roll in “The Last Dance”, and what made him allow Mark Carman to cover the team in 1998.

WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Jordan Bernfield talk to Kathy Harrison, the Indiana Pacers fan who went viral over her appearance on ESPN’s The Last Dance. You can read about Kathy’s fandom in The Athletic here, and you can follow the writer, Scott Agness, here.

Former Bulls guard Ennis Whatley joins WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Jordan Bernfield about playing with Michael Jordan, the “cocaine circus”, the ESPN documentary “The Last Dane” and more.

WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Jordan Bernfield talk to Phil Rizzo from Little League Illinois about the new rules and regulations the state could face and what it means for parents and the players.

Ira Kaufman from 95.9/106.9 FM in West Palm Beach shares how his connection to the Chicago Bulls led to him becoming a huge sports fan for the rest of his life. [audio https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3758552/3758552_2020-05-17-053552.64kmono.mp3

WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Kevin Powell talk to Jake Rogal, producer of ‘The Last Dance’ documentary on ESPN and Netflix. Jake shares his insight into putting the documentary together and how it all came to be.

WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Kevin Powell talk to Elmhurst Native Brian Costello. Brian has been playing his bagpipes for his neighbors as a source of entertainment during the Coronavirus pandemic.

WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Kevin Powell talk to Bears writer John Mullin from NBC Sports Chicago and former player Glen Kozlowski as they talk about the legacy Michael McCaskey.

Joe Brand helps tell the story of Mike Strubin, the White Sox bat boy for arguably the golden age of Chicago baseball on the south side.

Former Yahoo contributor Kevin Kaduk talks sports and other topics with WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Andy Masur. Topics include a story he wrote on former Blackhawks President John McDonough.

Andrew Goldberg joins WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Andy Masur to discuss his ongoing collection of ticket stubs from games Michael Jordan played in.

WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Andy Masur open the phone lines and talk to moms, sons, daughters and husbands about what their moms did for them when it came to sports. Whether it be taking them to games, teaching them a sport, or washing their uniforms, sports moms are the best!

Brad Rosen, Managing Partner at Sports World, joins WGN Radio’s Sports Central with Mark Carman and Andy Masur. How are they staying in business during the pandemic? Brad shares that info and how you can get your sports memorabilia during this difficult time.

Former Chicago White Sox slugger Bill Melton talks with WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Andy Masur. Melton shares some stories about Michael Jordan playing baseball with the White Sox and thoughts on if baseball will return this year.

WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Andy Masur talk to Doctor Jeffrey Kopin, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital. When can Chicago sports fans see their teams on the field? Or when can they attend games? Dr Kopin explains.

With no baseball until the foreseeable future, Chicago Tribune writer Paul Sullivan joins Sports Central with Mark Carman and Kevin Powell to discuss the possibility of baseball returning and the new documentary about Sammy Sosa and Mark McGwire.

With the Bears declining the 5th year option to Mitch Trubisky, what are the decisions the Bears are facing going forward? Our Bears insider Adam Hoge joins Mark Carman and Kevin Powell.

Chicago Bulls writer Sam Smith talks to Mark Carman and Kevin Powell about “The Last Dance” documentary and who shared his insider information during the Bulls championship runs.

WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Kevin Powell talk to Ron Cassidy, the Director of Golf for the Glenview Park District about what measures they’re taking to protect golfers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Blackhawks announced the release of John McDonough earlier this week, who could replace him in the Blackhawks front office? Charlie Roumeliotis from NBC Sports Chicago breaks down the possibilities the Blackhawks have could the NHL return this season.