In addition to Laurence Holmes' insightful perspective, a signature feature of his show is the in-studio interview with athletes, coaches and journalists, allowing for deeper discussion on their backgrounds and the day’s most important topics. Herb Lawrence is the executive producer of the show. Follow Laurence on Twitter @LaurenceWHolmes.

Episode List

EMERGENCY POD: Steve "Mongo" McMichael is a Hall of Fame finalist! | 'Take The North'

Aug 23rd, 2023 7:16 PM

We've got an emergency episode! Bears legend Steve "Mongo" McMichael has been named a Senior Finalist for the 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame class! Dan Wiederer spoke with Walter Payton's son, Jarrett Payton, and a pair of Bears Hall of Famers, Dan Hampton and Jimbo Covert, about Mongo's incredible career.For the full episode, subscribe here     To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BONUS: Cubs Win First Series in LA Since 2014 | 'Fly the W'

Apr 17th, 2023 8:25 PM

From 'Fly the W' (subscribe here): Crawly and Dustin discuss the heart stopping series between the Cubs and the Dodgers in Los Angeles. A series that went back and forth, with twist and turns, that saw the Cubs win a series in Los Angeles for the first time since 2014. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BONUS: Recapping the Cubs' Opening Series | 'Fly the W'

Apr 3rd, 2023 6:11 PM

From 'Fly the W' (subscribe here): Hosts Crawly and Dustin Rhoades recap a disappointing weekend for the Cubs as they dropped two of three to the Brewers. Starting pitching looked strong, but the bullpen and offense struggled. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BONUS: Jonathan Papelbon Betting White Sox To Win Again Friday | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'

Mar 31st, 2023 4:13 PM

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): For weeks, Jonathan Papelbon came on the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast to proclaim that everyone should bet money on the White Sox beating the Astros on Opening Day. Sure enough, he was right. Pap joins Bradfo for another FanDuel-powered episode of Betting Isn't Boring, with the former closer riding the wave of his recent success. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BONUS: Are We Worried About Dansby Swanson? | 'Fly the W'

Mar 27th, 2023 10:09 AM

From 'Fly the W' (subscribe here): Superfan Crawly and co-host Dustin Rhoades discuss Dansby Swanson's Spring Training numbers. How does this spring compare to previous spring trainings for him? Should Cubs fans be nervous? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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