
Location:
Chicago, IL
Networks:
ESPN
Description:
Chicago Sports
Twitter:
@CarmenDeFalco
Language:
English
Contact:
190 N State St, Chicago, IL 60601 312-332-3776
Email:
cjh@espnchicago.com
Episodes
4/17 11AM: Noah Schultz
4/17/2026
Hour 3: White Sox Rookie Pitcher Noah Schultz joined Carmen & Jurko to discuss his first Major League start and what's next for him and the White Sox. Chicago Cubs Skipper Craig Counsell gives and update on Ace Cade Horton. NBA Insider Brain Windhorst shares his thoughts on the problem with the NBA.
Duration:00:46:41
4/17 10AM: The Brunch Rush
4/17/2026
Hour 2: Carmen & Jurko served up The Brunch Rush, Carmen's Blind Ranking: 80's Commercials, Jurko Key: Keys to Golfing In The Cold and Mike North's Bonus Play of the Week.
Duration:00:52:19
4/17 9AM: The White Sox Are So Broken..... Can The Team Be Fixed?
4/17/2026
Hour 1: Carmen & Jurko discussed when is it appropriate for fans to demand change with the White Sox and Blackhawks front offices? The White Sox season has been more of the same, with an awful implosion today, and Davidson said today the playoffs are a realistic goal next year but would take a "major step." How about make the playoffs in 2027 or you lose your job for both front offices? Are fans *too* patient with these teams?
Duration:00:48:53
4/16 11AM: The NBA Has A Massive Ratings Spike.... How?
4/16/2026
Hour 3: Carmen & Jurko discussed the NBA massive ratings jump; the Cubs take 2 of 3 from the Phillies, Jed Hoyer gives details on how the Cubs will work through team injuries. Beat-Off to Beat Cancer campaign, Producer Jack will watch another movie from his top 25 list tonight and more!
Duration:00:46:08
4/16 10AM: The Brunch Rush
4/16/2026
Hour 2: Carmen & Jurko served up The Brunch Rush, discussed the NFL Draft being a week away; ESPN NFL Insider Field Yates shared his thoughts on the Bears trading for Dexter Lawrence. Jurko explains Mushroom Hunting and the White Sox Starting Lineup On Base Percentage.
Duration:00:48:00
4/16 9AM: Pat Boyle
4/16/2026
Hour 1: Chicago Blackhawks Pregame and Postgame Live Host Pat Boyle joined Carmen & Jurko to discuss the state of the Blackhawks. Carmen & Jurko discussed Cubs take 2 of 3 from the Phillies; Nico Horner is having a great season, welcome to the Nic-o-Meter! Jed Hoyer on the Cubs injuries as a team and the NBA Play-In-Tournament GSW beat LAC to advance to the next game.
Duration:00:46:43
4/15 11AM: Jesse Rogers
4/15/2026
Hour 3: MLB Insider ESPN Jesse Rogers joined Carmen & Jurko with updates on the White Sox, Cubs and the latest MLB storylines. Carmen & Jurko discussed that Jackie Robinson Day should be Opening Day for MLB. Plus, the latest Mel Kyper's Mock Draft and more.
Duration:00:45:49
4/15 10AM: The Brunch Rush
4/15/2026
Hour 2: Carmen & Jurko served up The Brunch Rush, discussed the NBA Play-In-Tournament; it was a must watch. Portland Trailblazers Deni Avdija thought the Bulls were going to take him in the NBA Draft but took Patrick Williams. What a mistake the Chicago Bulls has made.
Duration:00:48:22
4/15 9AM: The Noah Schultz Show
4/15/2026
Hour 1: Carmen & Jurko discussed the White Sox pitcher Noah Schultz, who received a nice ovation as he walked from the Chicago White Sox bullpen to the dugout before his major league debut. Schultz fought through some early jitters to pitch into the fifth inning on a night he will always remember. What are your thoughts on Schultz performance?
Duration:00:47:44
4/14 11AM: Tom Thayer
4/14/2026
Hour 3: Former Chicago Bears Super Bowl Champion and Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer joined Carmen & Jurko with the latest updates on the Chicago Bears 9 days before the 2026 NFL Draft. Carmen & Jurko discussed the slow start of Pete Crow-Armstrong. Chicago Cubs fans are going nuts as PCA strikes out on 3 pitches. The strikeouts are beyond infuriating. Temperature check time.... How are you feeling 16 games into the season? Calm, Annoyed, or Pissed?
Duration:00:46:41
4/14 10AM: The Brunch Rush
4/14/2026
Hour 2: Carmen & Jurko served up the Brunch Rush, then Caleb Williams was seen hanging out with the Kardashian's at Coachella. What's worse the Madden Curse or Kardashian Curse? NBA Play-In-Tournament action begins tonight, are we taking the Joker for granted? Who will be the NBA MVP this year, the Joker or SGA?
Duration:00:45:58
4/14 9AM: Pete Crow-Armstrong or Pathetic Clown-Armstrong?
4/14/2026
Hour 1: Carmen & Jurko discussed the slow start of Pete Crow-Armstrong. Chicago Cubs fans are going nuts as PCA strikes out on 3 pitches. The strikeouts are beyond infuriating. Temperature check time.... How are you feeling 16 games into the season? Calm, Annoyed, or Pissed?
Duration:00:48:24
4/13 11AM: Chicago Cubs: Pete Crow-Armstrong Slow Start... Should Fans Be Worried?
4/13/2026
Hour 3: Carmen & Jurko discussed what's happened to Pete Crow Armstrong offensively? Can the Cubs piece things together until major help arrive? The White Sox split with Kansas City but are on pace to win 60 games. The NFL Draft is 10 Days away; CHAT GPT gives The Top 10 Good and Bad for Bears fans. The Kentucky Derby is around the corner and Jurko's give his "Derby Details".
Duration:00:46:38
4/13 10AM: The Brunch Rush
4/13/2026
Hour 2: Carmen & Jurko served up the Brunch Rush, then recapped the Masters, Scottie Scheffler gets snappy with reporters. Fans react to the Cubs, Masters and White Sox weekend play. Why did Scottie Scheffler get snappy with reporters? And the difficulty of going back-to-back in any professional sport. Jurk's weekend golfing, Producer Hannah didn't invite Producer Jack to her Bday party; she shared a list of teammates she did invite. Was she wrong for not inviting everyone? Plus, Carmen & Jurko Players of the Weekend.
Duration:00:47:26
4/13 9AM: Recap: This Weekend In Sports
4/13/2026
Hour 1: Carmen & Jurko recapped the weekend in sports. The Cubs make a comeback to win against the Pirates after being down 5-0 to avoid the sweep. What's happened to Pete Crow Armstrong offensively? The White Sox called up Noah Schultz, a 6-foot-10 left-hander, came into the season ranked as the White Sox’s No. 2 overall prospect by MLB.com. Rory McIlroy won the Masters for the 2nd year in a row, becoming only the 4th player to do so.
Duration:00:47:12
4/10 11AM: Famous Carmen's in MLB History
4/10/2026
Hour 3: Carmen & Jurko discussed Famous Carmen's in the history of the MLB. Producer Jack Connor Griffin's homerun dream and Shota Imanaga's home run diagram. Caller Louis in Lisle issues an apology to BKC for Twitch Chat Beef. Anthony Rizzo on John Lester and Jurko's Masters update.
Duration:00:47:34
4/10 10AM: The Brunch Rush
4/10/2026
Hour 2: Carmen & Jurko served up the Brunch Rush, then Jurko's Keys to Watching The Masters, Patrick Findley's article on Caleb Williams you be ok if Caleb had a Russel Wilson type career? Which QB Career would you like Caleb Williams would have?
Duration:00:45:37
4/10 9AM: NBA Anti-Tanking Proposal... Could It Work?
4/10/2026
Hour 1: Carmen & Jurko discussed NBA teams with the best odds to get the #1 pick is this years NBA Draft, ESPN NBA Insider Shams on NBA's Anti-Tanking Proposal , could this work for the NBA? Producer Jack his headed to the Cubs in hopes to catch a Connor Griffin Homerun and Twitch Chat Beef: Bob Knights Chair vs Lewis from Lise plans to duke it out at Whiskey U.
Duration:00:47:28
4/9 11AM: Chicago Bulls GM Search Update
4/9/2026
Hour 3: Carmen & Jurko discussed the next GM for the Chicago Bulls. Zach Lowe wrote GM candidates don’t trust ownership with the Bulls... Is there any faith Reinsdorf can get this done regardless? Even better: What is the point in even caring about the Bulls? It's Nation ASMR Day and Jurko does ASMR live.
Duration:00:33:57
4/9 10AM: The Brunch Rush
4/9/2026
Hour 2: Carmen & Jurko served up the Brunch Rush, then ESPN Chicago Masters Box-gate gets more Interesting, did ESPN Chicago Market Manager Keith Williams open the Masters Box when it was addressed to ESPN Chicago's Director of Content Danny Zederman? Danny stopped by the studio to state his case against Keith.
Duration:00:46:56
