Best AB Select Start Podcasts (2025)

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Ian's Walk Off Hit, Best BP Homers and Nico's Impressive ABs! | 'The Compound' 54:26

44m ago54:26

54:26

From ‘The Compound’ (Subscribe Here): On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss Ian's walk off hit against the Dodgers, Nico Hoerner's great at-bats and the Cubs team approach at the plate, and which former Cub hit a ball over the scoreboard during BP. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices …

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Full Show — April 30, 2025 2:57:38

5h ago2:57:38

2:57:38

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh discussed the Cubs' 9-0 win over the Pirates on Tuesday, how the Bears-Packers rivalry is getting spicier and struggling White Sox prospect Colson Montgomery getting sent to the team's complex in Arizona to rework his swing.

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Shota Imanaga exits the game in Cubs' 9-0 win over Pirates (Hour 1) 1:03:47

5h ago1:03:47

1:03:47

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh opened their show by breaking down the Cubs' 9-0 win against the Pirates on Tuesday, a game in which ace Shota Imanaga exited early due to leg cramps. Later, they conducted the Pick 6 segment, where they debated the top sports stories of the day.

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Both Chicago baseball teams made news (Hour 2) 39:21

5h ago39:21

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In the second hour, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh discussed the latest Cubs and White Sox storylines. Later, Rutgers coach Greg Schiano joined the show to share a scouting report on new Bears running back Kyle Monangai, whom Chicago selected in the seventh round of the NFL Draft.

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White Sox need to fix Colson Montgomery (Hour 3) 39:23

5h ago39:23

39:23

In the third hour, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Chicago Sports Network pregame and postgame analyst Ozzie Guillen to discuss White Sox prospect Colson Montgomery's struggles as he has been sent to the team's complex in Arizona to rework his swing. After that, Mully and Haugh discussed Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo's future and if…

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What can these draft picks bring to the Bears? (Hour 4) 35:07

5h ago35:07

35:07

In the final hour, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Chicago Sports Network college football analyst Joshua Perry to break down the Bears' eight-player draft class. Later, Mully and Haugh dreamed of the Bulls acquiring Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo in a trade.

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Transition: It's Grote time 5:59

5h ago5:59

5:59

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote for transition.

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Joshua Perry breaks down the Bears' draft class 19:12

5h ago19:12

19:12

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Chicago Sports Network college football analyst Joshua Perry to break down the Bears' eight-player draft class.

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Chris Chelios wants the Blackhawks to hire a veteran head coach 5:49

39m ago5:49

5:49

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Blackhawks legend Chris Chelios to discuss whom he wants the organization to hire as its next head coach.

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Ozzie Guillen: Struggling Colson Montgomery's swing is 'too long' 15:58

41m ago15:58

15:58

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Chicago Sports Network pregame and postgame analyst Ozzie Guillen to discuss White Sox prospect Colson Montgomery's struggles as he has been sent to the team's complex in Arizona to rework his swing.

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Kyle Monangai reminds Greg Schiano of a certain NFL running back 10:43

15m ago10:43

10:43

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Rutgers coach Greg Schiano to share a scouting report on new Bears running back Kyle Monangai, whom Chicago recently selected in the seventh round of the NFL Draft.

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Does Matt LaFleur have beef with Ben Johnson? 6:50

29m ago6:50

6:50

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh discussed whether there's animosity between Bears coach Ben Johnson and Packers coach Matt LaFleur.

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Pick 6: Debating the top sports stories of the day 26:53

1h ago26:53

26:53

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh discussed the top sports stories of the day in the Pick 6 segment.

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What's your concern level after Shota Imanaga exited with leg cramps? 7:36

4h ago7:36

7:36

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh discussed Cubs ace Shota Imanaga exiting early from a win against the Pirates on Tuesday due to leg cramps.

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Draft Bonanza #2: Electric Boogaloo! | Take The North 1:04:05

5h ago1:04:05

1:04:05

From 'Take The North' (subscribe here): We have another draft bonanza! With the Bears draft class completed, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote have collected 15 topics structured around the team's new players. How do we feel about the Bears taking a receiver in the second round? Is the running back room as it stands what the Bears will take into the seas…

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Full Show — April 29, 2025 2:59:53

8h ago2:59:53

2:59:53

David Haugh and Ruthie Polinsky learned more about the Bears' eight-man draft class and browsed the reaction from national outlets and the league about how Chicago fared in the NFL Draft.

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What are the Bears missing after the NFL Draft? (Hour 1) 1:03:29

8h ago1:03:29

1:03:29

David Haugh and Ruthie Polinsky opened their show by breaking down the Bears' eight-player draft class. Later, they conducted the Pick 6 segment, where they debated the top sports stories of the day.

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Grades are pouring in for Bears' draft class (Hour 2) 40:28

8h ago40:28

40:28

In the second hour, David Haugh and Ruthie Polinsky looked at the grades that national outlets have given the Bears for their work in the NFL Draft. After that, Dr. Brian Cole joined the show to discuss the career-saving knee surgery he performed on Bulls guard Lonzo Ball back in 2023. Later, Boston College coach Bill O'Brien joined the program to …

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Where does this Bears draft class rank among Ryan Poles' past draft classes? (Hour 3) 39:35

8h ago39:35

39:35

In the third hour, David Haugh and Ruthie Polinsky discussed the Cubs' recent play and previewed their upcoming slate of games. After that, Tribune writer Dan Wiederer joined the show to share his takeaways from the Bears' eight-player haul in the NFL Draft. Later, Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk joined the program to discuss the latest headlines …

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Reds are creeping closer to Cubs in NL Central standings (Hour 4) 36:20

8h ago36:20

36:20

In the final hour, David Haugh and Ruthie Polinsky were joined by Jon Heyman of the New York Post and MLB Network to discuss the Cubs' outlook and the latest MLB storylines. Later, Haugh and Polinsky listened to former NFL receiver Steve Smith share critical comments about new Bears receiver Luther Burden III.…

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Transition: Gage Workman wants to beat the Cubs 8:02

8h ago8:02

8:02

David Haugh and Ruthie Polinsky were joined by Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris for transition.

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Jon Heyman is high on the Cubs but concerned about their bullpen 13:46

9h ago13:46

13:46

David Haugh and Ruthie Polinsky were joined by Jon Heyman of the New York Post and MLB Network to discuss the Cubs' outlook. Heyman is high on the Cubs but concerned about their bullpen. He also discussed the latest MLB storylines.

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Mike Florio talks biggest headlines coming out of NFL Draft 8:00

9h ago8:00

8:00

David Haugh and Ruthie Polinsky were joined by Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk to discuss the latest headlines from around the league following the NFL Draft.

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Dan Wiederer is passing out merch 10:45

10h ago10:45

10:45

David Haugh and Ruthie Polinsky were joined by Tribune reporter and Take The North podcast host Dan Wiederer to share his takeaways regarding the Bears' eight-player haul in the NFL Draft.

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Boston College coach Bill O'Brien shares insight on tackle Ozzy Trapilo 7:43

10h ago7:43

7:43

David Haugh and Ruthie Polinsky were joined by Boston College coach Bill O'Brien to share insight on new Bears offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo, whom Chicago selected in the second round of the NFL Draft.

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Dr. Brian Cole explains the career-saving knee surgery he performed on Bulls guard Lonzo Ball 13:35

10h ago13:35

13:35

David Haugh and Ruthie Polinsky were joined by Dr. Brian Cole to reflect on the career-saving knee surgery he performed on Bulls guard Lonzo Ball back in 2023.

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Could Nick Chubb be headed to the Bears? 4:42

11h ago4:42

4:42

David Haugh and Ruthie Polinsky debated if the Bears should sign veteran running back Nick Chubb.

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Pick 6: How many members of Bears' 8-player draft class will start a playoff game for Chicago? 26:37

11h ago26:37

26:37

David Haugh and Ruthie Polinsky conducted the Pick 6 segment, where they debated the top sports stories of the day.

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Full Show — April 28, 2025 2:55:39

18h ago2:55:39

2:55:39

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh analyzed the Bears' eight-man draft class and shared their grades for the organization's work.

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We break down the Bears' draft class (Hour 1) 1:03:38

18h ago1:03:38

1:03:38

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh opened their show by breaking down the Bears' eight-man draft class. Later, they conducted the Pick 6 segment, where they debated the top sports stories of the day, with a focus on the Bears, Cubs and White Sox.

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Comparing this Ryan Poles draft to those of past years (Hour 2) 40:03

18h ago40:03

40:03

In the third hour, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh continued to discuss the Bears' eight-player draft class. After that, Score football analyst Dave Wannstedt joined the show to explain why he likes what the Bears accomplished in this NFL Draft.

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Brad Biggs shares insight on Bears' draft class (Hour 3) 39:00

18h ago39:00

39:00

In the third hour, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Tribune writer Brad Biggs to share his takeaways from the Bears adding eight new players to their roster in the 2025 NFL Draft. After that, Score baseball insider Bruce Levine joined the show to discuss the latest Cubs and White Sox storylines after they each lost series over the weeke…

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What are the Bears getting in Colston Loveland? (Hour 4) 32:57

18h ago32:57

32:57

In the final hour, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh discussed how the Bears-Packers rivalry is alive and well after a few shenanigans during the NFL Draft. Later, Michigan tight ends coach Steve Casula joined the show to share insight on new Bears tight end Colston Loveland, a former Wolverine whom Chicago selected at No. 10 overall in the NFL Draft o…

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Transition: A big Score announcement! 9:21

19h ago9:21

9:21

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris for transition, where they celebrated the official launch of the Rahimi & Harris Show.

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Michigan tight ends coach Steve Casula shares background on new Bears tight end Colston Loveland 9:40

19h ago9:40

9:40

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Michigan tight ends coach Steve Casula to share insight on new Bears tight end Colston Loveland, a former Wolverine whom Chicago selected at No. 10 overall in the NFL Draft on Thursday.

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Bruce Levine recaps a tough weekend for both Chicago baseball teams 12:43

20h ago12:43

12:43

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Score baseball insider Bruce Levine to discuss the Cubs losing their series to the Phillies and the White Sox losing their series to the Athletics over the weekend.

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Brad Biggs breaks down the Bears' draft class 19:24

20h ago19:24

19:24

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Tribune writer Brad Biggs to share his takeaways from the Bears adding eight new players to their roster in the 2025 NFL Draft.

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Dave Wannstedt breaks down Bears' 8-player draft class 13:08

21h ago13:08

13:08

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Score football analyst Dave Wannstedt to break down the Bears' eight-player draft class.

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We share our Bears draft grades 6:48

22h ago6:48

6:48

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh shared their grades for the Bears' work in the 2025 NFL Draft. They also shared their predictions for the Bears' record in the 2025 season.

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Pick 6: Debating the top sports stories of the day 28:47

22h ago28:47

28:47

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh conducted the Pick 6 segment, where they debated the top sports stories of the day, with a focus on the Bears, Cubs and White Sox.

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Breaking down the Bears' 8-player draft class 20:51

23h ago20:51

20:51

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh discussed the Bears' eight-player 2025 NFL Draft class.

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Did the Bears make a mistake taking Luther Burden III over an offensive lineman? (Hour 1) 48:55

3d ago48:55

48:55

In a special NFL Draft show, Mike Mulligan, David Haugh and Olin Kreutz analyzed the Bears' first four additions across the first two days of this draft.

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David Syvertsen breaks down the Bears' draft class (Hour 2) 44:20

3d ago44:20

44:20

In the second hour of a special NFL Draft show, Mike Mulligan, David Haugh and Olin Kreutz were joined by Ourlads analyst David Syvertsen to share insight on the Bears' first four additions in this draft. Later, Mully, Haugh and Kreutz discussed where new Bears defensive tackle Shemar Turner will fit in on Chicago's defensive line.…

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Dave Wannstedt reacts to the Bears' haul early in the NFL Draft (Hour 3) 43:25

3d ago43:25

43:25

In the final hour of a special NFL Draft show, Mike Mulligan, David Haugh and Olin Kreutz were joined by Score football analyst Dave Wannstedt to discuss the Bears' haul in the early rounds of this NFL Draft.

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Best of the Cubs: Watching this club is a roller coaster ride 1:01:59

5d ago1:01:59

1:01:59

In the Best of the Cubs this week, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how the Cubs’ strong start to this season has a different feel to it than their 17-9 start in 2024; Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer joined Score Middays to break down his club’s thrilling win over the Dodgers on Tuesday and to discuss star right fielder Ky…

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Best of the Bears: Chicago selects tight end Colston Loveland at No. 10 overall in NFL Draft 1:07:06

5d ago1:07:06

1:07:06

In Best of the Bears this week, Tribune reporter Brad Biggs joined the Mully & Haugh Show to discuss the Bears’ selection of Michigan tight end Colston Loveland at No. 10 overall in the first round of the NFL Draft; Marshall Harris and Leila Rahimi explained why the Bears believe that Loveland will be a better fit in their offense than Penn State t…

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Did the Bears selection of Colston Loveland feel anticlimactic? | Take The North 7:46

6d ago7:46

7:46

From 'Take The North' (subscribe here): Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the Bears taking Michigan tight end Colston Loveland at No. 10 overall in the NFL draft. Did the decision feel anticlimactic in the moment, even if we like the player? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-polic…

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Full Show — April 25, 2025 2:54:18

6d ago2:54:18

2:54:18

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh reacted to the Bears selecting Michigan tight end Colston Loveland at No. 10 overall in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday.

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Reaction to the Bears selecting Colston Loveland at No. 10 overall in NFL Draft (Hour 1) 1:04:06

6d ago1:04:06

1:04:06

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh opened their show by reacting to the Bears selecting Michigan tight end Colston Loveland at No. 10 overall in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday. Later, they conducted the Pick 6 segment, where they debated the top sports stories of the day.

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What traits sold Ryan Poles on Colston Loveland? (Hour 2) 39:23

6d ago39:23

39:23

In the second hour, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Tribune writer Brad Biggs to break down the Bears' selection of Michigan tight end Colston Loveland at No. 10 overall in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday. Later, Mully and Haugh took Bears calls from listeners and shared what Bears general manager Ryan Poles liked while sc…

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