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Today on The Stretch, we are joined in studio by Chicago legend Tommy Zbikowski. We get into what it’s like coaching St. Pats (3:57) and his involvement in football, boxing, and wrestling growing up. (7:10) Then we get into his time at Notre Dame (10:38) and recount some iconic games like ND vs. USC (17:14). Then we talk about his choice to coach St. Pats (30:03). Next he tells us about his passion for fighting and gives us his takes on MMA (35:49). To wrap up the show, Tom calls out Jake and the whole Paul family (59:37).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio

On today’s episode of The Stretch, we get into the recent Cubs run… can we say we are officially back? Big Cat recaps his weekend in Saratoga and we talk about Colson Montgomery and what the rest of the season looks like for the White Sox. Next talk Bears and Bagent’s extension and impressive preseason performance. Then we get into some college football talk and discuss Frank Nazar’s huge contract with the Blackhawks. Lastly we recap our athletic showings at Camp Barstool and preview Eddie’s trip to Ireland. SUPPORT THE SHOW Miller Lite - Go to https://MillerLite.com/STRETCH to find delivery options near you Mountain Dew - THE MOUNTAIN IS CALLING, EXPERIENCE THE REFRESHING CITRUS KICK OF MOUNTAIN DEW. GRAB ONE TODAY! DraftKings - GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/N

Today on The Stretch we are joined by former Chicago Bull, Chris Duhon. We talk about his time at Duke (1:23) and playing for the Bulls (4:43). He tells us his war stories from playing for Skiles and Coach K (9:41). We get his take on NIL (15:52) as well as his stories from playing on the Bulls with Ben Gordon and Andres Nocioni (19:35) to being on the Magic during the Dwight Howard and Stan Van Gundy drama (25:28). We talk about his time with the Knicks (29:37) and playing with Kobe in LA (30:48). We close things out by discussing his coaching career (37:39), missing Chicago (42:15) and the reality show of playing in LA (44:24).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio

On Today’s episode of The Stretch we discuss our feelings on the Bears after their preseason game against the Bills (1:34) and we recap our experience watching the UFC fights in Chicago (17:19). We get into what to expect for the Cubs Brewers series (29:34) and Big Cat tells us about his experience at the Savannah Bananas game (38:19). Dave gives a heartfelt thank you to the White Sox (43:04). Lastly we discuss the Air and Water Show practice we saw from the Cubs game o Friday (44:37) and Dave tells us about the time he OD’d on coffee (47:17).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio

Today on The Stretch, we are joined by UFC fighter Chase Hooper. We start off by talking about this weekend’s UFC event in Chicago (2:40) and discuss the process of weight cutting (3:52). Chase tells us about being young in the league (6:00) and preparing for his fight against Alex Hernandez (12:33). We discuss our favorite fighters to watch (14:02) and how to build a brand as a young fighter (17:30). Next we talk about our dream fights and the contender series (20:34). Then we discuss the White House Card (24:50) and this weekend’s main event (27:50). We close things out by talking about Chase’s path to fighting (29:06).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio

Today on The Stretch we discuss our takeaways from the Bears and Dolphins Preseason game. We are joined by former offensive tackle, Terron Armstead who gives us some great insight into what went down at the joint practice. We then talk about the recent Cubs slump and how the Brewers just don’t lose. Lastly, we get into some thoughts about the White Sox and the new UFC Paramount deal. 0:00 - Intro 1:59 - Instant takeaways from Bears v. Dolphins 17:00 - Terron Armstead in studio 52:13 - The Brewers don’t lose 1:05:40 - White Sox 1:10:11 - UFC is back in Chicago & Paramount dealYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio

Today on The Stretch, we are joined by former White Sox and Cub, Clint Frazier, and Chicago Bears reporter Chris Emma. Kicking things off with Clint Frazier, we get right into the stories of the 2023 White Sox (2:58) and we get his current takes on the team (12:21). Then we discuss his Journey in the MLB (20:08) and talk about being traded and PCA (20:08). Next we get into his time with the Cubs (26:11) and his future in baseball (28:42). Next, we have Chris Emma on to talk Bears. First we reflect on his Eberflus take from last time we spoke to him, which proved to be true (39:55). We talk training camp from Ben Johnson (42:03), the O-Line (47:04) and the intensity of practices (54:06). Next, we had to ask him about our Micah Parsons hypothetical (49:50) and wrapped things up talking about Notre Dame and Northwestern (1:07:15)You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio

On today’s episode of The Stretch we start off by debriefing the Cubs trade deadline (1:40) and discuss the awesome stretch the Sox have had (22:10). Next we discuss how we want to see Micah Parsons as a Chicago Bear (29:34) and the clips of Caleb that have gone viral from training camp (36:12). To wrap things up, we make predictions for the start of football season (39:42)You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio

Today on The Stretch, we are joined by Barry Rozner, former Cubs beat reporter, and Larry Bowa, former Cubs player, to honor the legacy of Ryne Sandberg. We start off by talking with Barry about Ryno’s impact on the sport of baseball (3:43) and the special friendship the two of them had (5:48). We talk about the type of role model Ryno was (9:01) and why he was sometimes misunderstood (18:32). We get into what it means to be a Chicago Cub (22:05), the 1990 Home Run Derby (24:22), and Barry’s favorite memory with Ryno at his induction to the Hall of Fame (26:20). Next, we talk with Ryno’s former teammate, Larry Bowa. He recounts the first time he met Ryno and their early memories together (35:43). Next, we get into the ’84 team (40:27) and The Sandberg Game (43:02). We talk about the no lights era in Chicago (45:26) and how Ryno was as a leader (47:46). Then we get into some current baseball talk and check in on the Cubs and how Kyle Schwarber is doing in Philly (49:40). We close things out by talking about th

Today on The Stretch we are joined by Steven Cheah to discuss his journey becoming a Cubs fan (1:20). We talk about what is going to happen this week with the MLB trade deadline (20:25) and Billy Donovan’s contract extension (31:11). Next we get into Bears training camp and our feelings as the season gets closer (38:07). To wrap things up we share our thoughts on Happy Gilmore 2 (45:15).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio

Today on The Stretch, we are joined by former Chicago Bear Alex Brown. We jump right into discussing the best QBs in Bears history (2:18) and the love hate relationship we have with Bears weather (8:16). We get Brown’s thoughts on the Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams era (11:43) and throw it back to playing for Lovie Smith (14:35). We discuss how Training Camp has gone soft and other ways the NFL has changed over the years (24:14) along with his experiences getting drafted (29:56). Next we talk about Coach Spurrier and how he landed at UF (32:40). Brown tells us his first hand story of the infamous Sugar Bowl Fight (37:30). Next we compare Florida to Chicago (46:20) and talk about his experience in New Orleans (48:52). We get Brown’s take on Ben Johnson’s growing pains and the future of the Chicago Bears (51:50). To wrap things up, he confirms the rumors that his house was the place to be on Halloween (58:10).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen

Today on The Stretch we start by discussing Bears training camp and how you can’t get tickets anymore (1:08). Then we get into how we just love watching WSD exist (8:07) and how Moneyball ruined baseball (10:52). WSD doesn’t agree with Cubs fans that think the sky is falling (13:18) and he couldn’t be prouder that his White Sox swept the Pirates (23:57). Next we get into the NBA Summer League and the Bulls new signing, standing at 5’8 (25:14). Then we talk about the WNBA new upcoming CBA (27:10) and how the MLS is a pyramid scheme (29:30). We discuss how Steven Cheah will make anyone hate anything, specifically the Chicago Sky (39:54) and talk about the upcoming Baldstool reunion (44:55). Big Cat addresses Dave about how he schooled him in the home run derby (48:29). We close things out by discussing the Rob Ford doc, our weird internet obsessions (52:19) and a shoutout to Dustin Poirier (55:43).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on

Today on The Stretch we are joined by ESPN’s Jesse Rogers to discuss everything MLB. We start it off with a recap of the All Star Game (1:19) and then we break down the NL Central and talk Cubs and Brewers (5:07). Next we get some insight on any moves the Cubs might make before the trade deadline (7:47) and ask what everyone in Chicago is wondering, will the Cubs extend Kyle Tucker and PCA’s contracts (18:50). We then get into an intense discussion about teams spending money (25:20) and the timeline of Ishbia and the White Sox (39:19). We wrap up the show with some predictions for the second half of the season (46:02).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio

On today’s episode of The Stretch we start by recapping the Papa Hops Tournament and filling Big Cat in on Dave’s performance (1:12). Big Cat gives us a quick recap on his weekend in Tahoe (10:25) and we get into how we feel about Ryan Poles’ extension (13:20). We talk about the lack of fans at the 2005 White Sox Reunion (25:48) and reflect on the Cubs first half performance, and what needs to happen now (32:50). We review our awesome interview with Patrick Kane (45:11) and close out by discussing the Bulls Summer League (47:21) and the MLB Draft (48:33).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio

Today on the Stretch we are joined by Blackhawks legend, Patrick Kane. We start off the show by talking about 8/8 Day in Chicago and what it was like leaving this city (04:02). We tell stories from the Cup days when Big Cat was apart of the team for a day (11:55) and Kane’s tribute and first return to the United Center (14:30). Kane talks about the amazing group he played alongside and how they all keep in touch now (17:48). We get into the powerhouse that the hawks were in the playoffs and being coached by Quenneville (22:03). Next we talk Four Nations, the Olympics, and Kane’s future in hockey (28:58). Kane tells us about living with Stan bowman and how Scotty Bowman was a constant source of motivation for him (34:41). Lastly we ask Kane about our favorite parade clip and tell our favorite stories with the cup (38:03).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio

On today's episode of The Stretch we are back in studio after a week's break and the guys addresses some grievances that occurred over break. White Sox Dave confronts Big Cat for being a "soft" basketball player during the Barstool Barstool Association (6:20), to which Big Cat confronts Dave for paying for his Charity Softball team for the last 5 years (15:40). We then get into the Cubs upcoming stretch and how moves need to be made towards winning a championship (23:56). Chief recaps the Blackhawks draft (35:40) and we discuss the future of the Bulls and question if they even really have a plan (42:20) We close out the show by making way too early Bears win predictions (48:33). Rest In Peace Bobby Jenks.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio

Happy 4th of July! Today we are bringing you a throwback episode from June of 2022 when Chief and White Sox Dave went down to south bend to interview the legend Hawk Harrelson.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio

Today on The Stretch we are joined by White Sox players Kyle Teel, Sean Burke, and Mike Vasil. We get into how Kyle Teel can’t stop smiling on the field (6:00) and what it’s like playing for Ryan Fuller (11:17). They answer some questions for us about how new technology has changed the way they play (21:06) and we go in depth on how baseball ratings would skyrocket if they could fight (21:06). WSD couldn't be happier that the Sox are fun to watch again (32:12) and we get into what the boys like to call R on R, rookie on rookie crime (32:56). To wrap it up, we are all just glad that WSD is finally happy (35:56).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio

On today's episode of The Stretch we start by recapping the NBA finals game 7 and compare Tyrese Halliburton's injury to Derrick Rose's (1:43) We then get into hypothetical trade scenarios that would potentially rebuild the Chicago Bulls (4:08) and predict the NBA Draft (24:25). We discuss the Stanley Cup Finals and what it would take to make the Panthers a dynasty (26:15). We discuss another dream scenario where McDavid comes to the Blackhawks (30:25) and then we get realistic and talk the upcoming NHL draft (34:00). We can’t wait to see what Jonathan Toews has in store with Winnipeg (37:28) We then get into the upcoming tough stretch of games for the Chicago Cubs (45:23) and recap the clip of Clint Frazier giving the true story of what it was like to play for the White Sox (53:30). We discuss Jon Jones’ retirement (1:05:52) and Joe Burrow’s inability to throw a baseball (1:08:47). And to close out the show, we are addressing things from Barstool Basketball and the skate off to Chief vs. Cons and Ice Cube (1

Today on The Stretch we are joined by Ice Cube and Chris Allen of the Big 3. We kick things off by discussing the new city format of the Big 3 and Chris Allen promises us that Chicago will finally have a winning team to root for (2:22). Then we get into what it was like filming Anaconda in the Amazon Rainforest (8:46). Ice Cube tells us the story behind how he made the White Sox hat iconic (16:30) and his performance at the World Series last year (19:30). Next we talk the future of Big 3 and taking it international (26:12) and Chris Allen shares what it’s like playing in the league and tells some priceless Tom Izzo stories from his time at MSU (30:20). Cube gives us the secret to balancing being a rapper, movie star, and owner of a league (38:55). We close out the show by hearing about Diddy and Tupac v. Biggie (41:42).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio