The Chicago Smokehouse
The Chicago Smokehouse
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John Howell and Rick Telander share a cigar and conversations and insightful analysis of the stories shaping headlines today Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Focuses on sports journalism, personal anecdotes, and the evolution of sports culture, with episodes covering topics such as the legacy of sports figures like John Feinstein and Mike Ditka, as well as broader themes like race representation in football and the storytelling aspect of sports writing.

John Howell and Rick Telander share a cigar and conversations and insightful analysis of the stories shaping headlines today
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Big John Howell and Rick Telander break down the Bears’ cold-weather showdown with the Rams, from Caleb Williams’ late-game magic to the realities of facing a veteran like Matthew Stafford at Soldier Field. They dig into what makes this Bears team so dangerous in the fourth quarter, the matchups that could decide the game, and why fans have learned not to turn it off early. The conversation then shifts to college football, where Indiana’s improbable run sparks a candid discussion about NIL money, the transfer portal, and the new pro reality of the sport.
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