Best Andy Fortuna Podcasts (2025)

In the entire first hour of the show, Ramie Makhlouf takes your Cubs calls as the team dropped it's 3rd straight series against the Blue Jays this time, and the team falls to 8 games behind the Brewers in the NL Central division.

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Makhlouf: Kaitlin Sharkey breaks down the good and bad of Bears camp (Hour 2) 45:09

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In the second hour, Ramie Makhlouf talks with WGN's Kaitlin Sharkey on what she's seen overall in Bears training camp, he listens back to some of Ryan Poles with Mully & Ruthie Polinsky earlier this morning, and says that he likes the Cubs calling up their top prospect Owen Caissie, but they should've done it earlier in the season.…

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Makhlouf: Will we know this season if Caleb Williams is the Bears' franchise quarterback? (Hour 3) 35:18

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In the third and final hour, Ramie Makhlouf goes over some of Mike Sando's QB tier list and debates if we'll find out this season if Caleb Williams is the Bears franchise QB or not, he then talks with Marquee's Alex Cohen about the recent call up of Owen Caissie and if the main bats on the Cubs roster can figure it out, and lays out a scenario that…

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Richards: Adam Amin shares observations from Bears' preseason opener (Hour 1) 44:29

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Richards: Scott Bair believes the Bears can beat the Vikings in Week 1 (Hour 2) 41:52

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Richards: Patrick Finley talks Caleb Williams' development (Hour 3) 40:16

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Makhlouf: Are you on edge with the Cubs as the Brewers elevate in the standings? (Hour 1) 43:30

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Ramie Makhlouf opened his show by discussing how the Brewers have overtaken the Cubs for first place in the NL Central. Later, he shared his goals for the Bears in this upcoming season.

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Makhlouf: Scott Bair talks the level intensity that's being shown at Bears camp (Hour 2) 41:54

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In the second hour, Ramie Makhlouf welcomed on Marquee Sports Network reporter Scott Bair to discuss the latest Bears storylines after their first practice Wednesday. Later, Makhlouf asked listeners what they believe the Cubs' biggest need is as the trade deadline looms.

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Makhlouf: Sahadev Sharma believes there will more sellers at trade deadline than people think (Hour 3) 39:54

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In the final hour, Ramie Makhlouf was joined by Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic to discuss the Cubs' needs as the trade deadline looms. Later, Makhlouf listened and reacted to Bears head coach Ben Johnson's press conference from Tuesday.

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Richards: Patrick Finley interview, Ian Happ took losing the leadoff spot well (Hour 3) 40:48

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Richards: Chuck Swirsky interview, which Chicago athlete has the brightest future? (Hour 2) 43:47

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Richards: Cubs players get ready for the All-Star Game, Alex Cohen interview (Hour 1) 44:21

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Makhlouf: Bob Nightengale interview, what are the Bulls doing? (Hour 3) 40:22

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Makhlouf: Alex Cohen interview, do the Cubs need another 3rd baseman? (Hour 2) 42:15

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Makhlouf: Cubs get back on track, Will Gottlieb interview (Hour 1) 38:31

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NBA Draft Special: Cody Westerlund, Joe Cowley interviews (Hour 2) 47:05

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Chuck Swirsky welcomed on Score teammate Cody Westerlund and then Sun-Times writer Joe Cowley to discuss the Bulls' selection of French forward Noa Essengue at No. 12 overall in the NBA Draft.

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NBA Draft Special: Nick Friedell interview, Marc Eversley press conference (Hour 1) 1:01:10

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Chuck Swirsky reacted to the Bulls' selection of French forward Noa Essengue at No. 12 overall in the NBA Draft and welcomed on Audacy NBA insider Nick Friedell to discuss the activity across the league.