True Chicago Sports Fans

Join us every Tuesday for a new episode as we bring you thrilling interviews with legendary figures such as Carlos Zambrano, Chuck Garfein, Mikey-O, Ken Garr, Yolmer Sanchez, Ozzie Guillén Jr and Martin Moreno.Get ready to deep dive into Chicago Sports, as Big-Z and Co. captivate you with our sports segments "3 and Out!" covers our Chicago Bears before we Punt! "3 Up and 3 Down!" where we break down our beloved Cubs and White Sox! We “Loop” around the city & cover the Bulls Blackhawks and Sky!

True Chicago Sports Fans is a sports podcast hosted by Big-Z, with 328 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Big-Z hosts True Chicago Sports Fans, a sports show with 328 episodes published.

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  Episode #324

  WHITE SOX SWEEP HOUSTON! Cubs SWEPT in San Diego | Chicago MLB Playoffs

  Oct 1, 202636 minS7

  WELCOME, WELCOME, WELCOME TO CHICAGO! ONE CITY. TWO COMPLETELY DIFFERENT OCTOBERS!BIG-Z breaks down the Chicago White Sox are moving on! The South Side storms into Houston and SWEEPS the Astros, winning the Wild Card Series and advancing to face the Cleveland Guardians in the ALDS!Meanwhile, the Chicago Cubs' season is OVER after being swept by the San Diego Padres. After entering October with huge expectations and a historic season from Pete Crow-Armstrong, the Cubs offense disappeared when it mattered most.️ On tonight's True Chicago Sports Fans Podcast, BIG-Z breaks down BOTH sides of Chicago's dramatic postseason:⚫ WHITE SOX- White Sox sweep Houston- Chase Meidroth's HUGE postseason moment- How Chicago's young lineup handled October pressure- Will Venable's aggressive postseason managing- The bullpen stepping up- From 121 losses to the ALDS- White Sox vs. Guardians preview- Can Chicago get revenge after Cleveland took the AL Central?- Keys to winning the ALDS CUBS- Cubs swept by San Diego- What happened to Chicago's offense?- Pete Crow-Armstrong's disappointing postseason after a historic regular season- PCA and Alex Bregman's struggles- Craig Counsell's decisions- Did losing Wild Card home-field advantage come back to haunt Chicago?- What needs to change this offseason?- Was the Cubs' 2026 season ultimately a disappointment? TONIGHT'S BIG QUESTION:How far can this White Sox team go — and who deserves the most blame for the Cubs' early October exit? Get into the comments and represent your side of Chicago.⚫ WHITE SOX FANS: Who was your MVP against Houston, and what's your prediction against Cleveland? CUBS FANS: What went wrong in San Diego, and what needs to change before 2027? Official 606 Media Merch:https://www.bonfire.com/store/606-med... Jump in the chat. Drop your takes. Rep your team.This is For the Love of Sports! Connect with Us: YouTube: @truechicagosportsfanspodcastTikTok: @bigz_606mediaFacebook: True Chicago Sports Fans Podcast Website: 606media.com Instagram: @TrueChicagoSportsFansPodcast Instagram: @BigZ_606mediagroup Facebook: True Chicago Sports Fans Follow the TTNL Crew: Ivan Vargas – @IvanV_TTNL⚖️ This show is for commentary, criticism, news reporting, and educational purposes under Fair Use (Section 107, Copyright Act of 1976).Sponsors: Official Home of True Chicago Sports Fans Podcast:Output Lounge Sports Bar1758 W. Grand Ave.Chicago, IL 60622Hashtags#WhiteSox #ChicagoWhiteSox #WhiteSoxBaseball #MLBPlayoffs #MLBPostseason #ClevelandGuardians #Cubs #ChicagoCubs #PeteCrowArmstrong #PCA #CubsBaseball #ChicagoSports #TrueChicagoSportsFans #MLB️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5937363186614272

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  Episode #322

  Bears NIGHTMARE: Caleb Williams Hurt + Only 3 Points! | PCA Makes HISTORY & Sox Chase AL Central

  Sep 21, 20261h 12mS7

  WELCOME, WELCOME, WELCOME TO CHICAGO!The Chicago Bears went from 59 POINTS to THREE—and now Caleb Williams is injured. BIG-Z breaks down the Bears' frustrating 9–3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, Caleb Williams' right hamstring injury, Chicago's offensive collapse, Tyson Bagent's potential role and the huge question facing Ben Johnson after the Bears fell to 1–1. Williams left Sunday's game after a non-contact scramble and was scheduled for further evaluation Monday.But Chicago baseball is HEATING UP.Pete Crow-Armstrong launched his 45th home run, going 3-for-5 as the Cubs crushed Cincinnati 9–1 and moved to the brink of the postseason. PCA also became the first MLB center fielder ever with 40 homers, 30 doubles and 30 stolen bases in one season.Meanwhile, the White Sox are only one game behind Cleveland in the AL Central with six games remaining after taking three of four from Detroit.TONIGHT: Caleb Williams injury • Bears vs Vikings reaction • Tyson Bagent • Ben Johnson • PCA MVP debate • Cubs playoff push • Alex Bregman injury • White Sox AL Central race • Patrick Kane's Blackhawks return • Caleb Wilson & Matas Buzelis • Bulls training camp. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU DROP YOUR TAKES IN THE COMMENTS! LIKE the show SUBSCRIBE and turn on notifications COMMENT and join the Chicago sports conversation SHARE with another Chicago sports fan️ TRUE CHICAGO SPORTS FANS PODCASTALL CHICAGO. ALL THE TIME.FOR THE LOVE OF SPORTS! Official Home of True Chicago Sports Fans Podcast:Output Lounge Sports Bar1758 W. Grand Ave.Chicago, IL 60622HASHTAGS#ChicagoBears #Bears #BearDown #CalebWilliams #DaBears #BearsFootball #DAndreSwift #KyleMonangai #ChicagoCubs #Cubs #CubsBaseball #WhiteSox #ChicagoWhiteSox #MLBPlayoffs #ChicagoSports #TrueChicagoSportsFans #BIGZ Follow & Conn⸻ Official 606 Media Merch:https://www.bonfire.com/store/606-med... Jump in the chat. Drop your takes. Rep your team.This is For the Love of Sports! Connect with Us: YouTube: @truechicagosportsfanspodcastTikTok: @bigz_606mediaFacebook: True Chicago Sports Fans Podcast Website: 606media.com Instagram: @TrueChicagoSportsFansPodcast Instagram: @BigZ_606mediagroup Facebook: True Chicago Sports Fans Follow the TTNL Crew: Ivan Vargas – @IvanV_TTNL⚖️ This show is for commentary, criticism, news reporting, and educational purposes under Fair Use (Section 107, Copyright Act of 1976).️ **TRUE CHICAGO SPORTS FANS PODCAST****Real Talk. Real Fans. Real Chicago.****FOR THE LOVE OF SPORTS!** DROP YOUR TAKES:How many games will the Bears win?Will PCA reach 40/40?Can the Cubs make a deep postseason run?Will the White Sox win the AL Central? LIKE • COMMENT • SUBSCRIBETRUE CHICAGO SPORTS FANS PODCASTReal Talk. Real Fans. Real Chicago.FOR THE LOVE OF SPORTS#ChicagoBears #CalebWilliams #Bears #ChicagoCubs #Cubs #PeteCrowArmstrong #PCA #WhiteSox #ChicagoWhiteSox #MLB #NFL #ChicagoSports #TrueChicagoSportsFans #Bears #CalebWilliams #BenJohnson #NFL #PCA #CubsBaseball #WhiteSoxBaseball

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  Episode #320

  BEARS WEEK 1! Caleb Williams Must PROVE IT + PCA Makes HISTORY & White Sox in 1st

  Sep 8, 20261h 27mS7

  WELCOME, WELCOME, WELCOME TO CHICAGO! LIVE: Tonight on True Chicago Sports Fans, BIG-Z & THE BOYS breakdown the latest from Chicago! IT'S TIME TO PROVE IT, CHICAGO! The 2026 Chicago Bears season is HERE, Pete Crow-Armstrong has officially reached 40 HOME RUNS, and the Chicago White Sox enter the final weeks of September sitting in FIRST PLACE in the AL Central!On this week's True Chicago Sports Fans Podcast, BIG-Z breaks down one of the biggest weeks of the Chicago sports year. BEARS WEEK 1: Caleb Williams and the Bears open the regular season Sunday against the Carolina Panthers. What should we expect from Ben Johnson's offense? Can the offensive line protect Caleb? Which rookies are ready to make an immediate impact, and what should Bears fans consider a successful 2026 season?⚾ PCA MAKES HISTORY: Pete Crow-Armstrong has reached 40 home runs and is now chasing an incredible 40/40 season. But after winning two of three in Miami, the Cubs face another massive series against the Milwaukee Brewers. Is Chicago's pitching good enough to survive October?⚫ WHITE SOX IN FIRST: The Sox crushed Minnesota 10–1 Sunday and improved to 75–68 while protecting their AL Central lead. Munetaka Murakami has reached 30 homers, Colson Montgomery has 31, and the young Sox continue to deliver—but can the starting pitching hold up during the stretch run? TONIGHT:Bears vs. Panthers Week 1 preview • Caleb Williams expectations • Ben Johnson's offense • Bears players to watch • PCA's 40th home run • PCA 40/40 chase • Cubs vs. Brewers • Cubs postseason pitching • White Sox AL Central race • Murakami & Montgomery power surge • Hagen Smith • BIG-Z predictions Follow & ConnectYouTube: @truechicagosportsfanspodcastTikTok: @bigz_606mediaFacebook: True Chicago Sports Fans Podcast⸻ Official 606 Media Merch:https://www.bonfire.com/store/606-med... Jump in the chat. Drop your takes. Rep your team.This is For the Love of Sports! Connect with Us: Website: 606media.com Instagram: @TrueChicagoSportsFansPodcast Instagram: @BigZ_606mediagroup Facebook: True Chicago Sports Fans Follow the TTNL Crew: Ivan Vargas – @IvanV_TTNL⚖️ This show is for commentary, criticism, news reporting, and educational purposes under Fair Use (Section 107, Copyright Act of 1976).️ **TRUE CHICAGO SPORTS FANS PODCAST****Real Talk. Real Fans. Real Chicago.****FOR THE LOVE OF SPORTS!** DROP YOUR TAKES:How many games will the Bears win?Will PCA reach 40/40?Can the Cubs make a deep postseason run?Will the White Sox win the AL Central? LIKE • COMMENT • SUBSCRIBETRUE CHICAGO SPORTS FANS PODCASTReal Talk. Real Fans. Real Chicago.FOR THE LOVE OF SPORTS#ChicagoBears #CalebWilliams #Bears #ChicagoCubs #Cubs #PeteCrowArmstrong #PCA #WhiteSox #ChicagoWhiteSox #MLB #NFL #ChicagoSports #TrueChicagoSportsFans #Bears #CalebWilliams #BenJohnson #NFL #PCA #CubsBaseball #WhiteSoxBaseball #ChicagoSports ️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5937363186614272

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  Episode #319

  "Go Time" Bears set their Roster, PCA securing the MVP, White Sox take another Series!

  Aug 31, 20261 hourS7

  WELCOME, WELCOME, WELCOME TO CHICAGO! LIVE: Tonight on True Chicago Sports Fans, BIG-Z & THE BOYS breakdown the latest from Chicago! *IT’S GO TIME IN CHICAGO!* The NFL regular season is here, September baseball has arrived, and *BIG-Z* is breaking it ALL down on this week’s *True Chicago Sports Fans Podcast!* *CHICAGO BEARS — THE 53-MAN ROSTER IS SET!* The preseason is officially over and the Bears have made their biggest roster decisions. Who made the final 53? Which cuts were the biggest surprises? What do the moves tell us about **Ben Johnson and Ryan Poles’ plan for the 2026 season**, and where does the roster still need help?We break down the roster from top to bottom, the biggest surprises, position battles, injuries, and what it all means as *Caleb Williams and the Bears get ready for games that actually count.* ⚾ *CHICAGO CUBS — PCA JUST WENT NUCLEAR!* What a weekend for *Pete Crow-Armstrong!* PCA absolutely destroyed Cincinnati pitching during the Cubs’ three-game series against the Reds: *8-for-16 (.500)* *5 HOME RUNS* *8 RBI* *6 RUNS* *First career 3-HR game Saturday* *5 homers over a two-game span* PCA followed Saturday’s incredible three-homer performance by launching **two more Sunday**, becoming only the second Cubs player in franchise history to hit five home runs over a two-game span.Is PCA making another late push in the **National League MVP conversation**? More importantly, can his incredible weekend help ignite the Cubs as the postseason race enters its final month?⚫ *CHICAGO WHITE SOX — CAN THEY FINISH THE JOB?* The White Sox went into Minnesota and **won the series**, keeping themselves in position atop the AL Central race.But September changes everything.Can the Sox hold off the teams chasing them? Can *Munetaka Murakami, Miguel Vargas, Colson Montgomery* and this young lineup continue producing when every game becomes more important?And perhaps the biggest question: *Is the White Sox pitching staff good enough to carry this team down the stretch and into October?* BIG-Z breaks down the rotation, bullpen, offensive firepower and what needs to happen for the South Side to turn an incredible season into an *AL Central championship.* ️ *ON TONIGHT’S SHOW:* Bears 53-man roster reaction Biggest Bears cuts and surprises What the roster tells us about the 2026 season⚾ PCA’s unbelievable 5-HR weekend⚾ Cubs vs. Reds series recap⚾ Cubs' September playoff outlook⚫ White Sox take the series in Minnesota⚫ Can the Sox hold onto the AL Central?⚫ Can the pitching survive the stretch run? WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! *BEARS:* What was the biggest surprise from the final 53-man roster? *CUBS:* After hitting five homers in two games, where does PCA rank among MLB’s best young stars? *WHITE SOX:* Do you believe the Sox will finish the job and win the AL Central?And the BIG question: *Which Chicago team are you most confident in right now — BEARS, CUBS or WHITE SOX?* Follow & ConnectYouTube: @truechicagosportsfanspodcastTikTok: @bigz_606mediaFacebook: True Chicago Sports Fans Podcast⸻ Official 606 Media Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/606-med.. . Jump in the chat. Drop your takes. Rep your team.This is For the Love of Sports! Connect with Us: Website: 606media.com Instagram: @TrueChicagoSportsFansPodcast Instagram: @BigZ_606mediagroup Facebook: True Chicago Sports Fans Follow the TTNL Crew: Ivan Vargas – @IvanV_TTNL⚖️ This show is for commentary, criticism, news reporting, and educational purposes under Fair Use (Section 107, Copyright Act of 1976).️ *TRUE CHICAGO SPORTS FANS PODCAST**Real Talk. Real Fans. Real Chicago.**FOR THE LOVE OF SPORTS!* Hashtags** #ChicagoBears #Bears #CalebWilliams #BenJohnson #NFL #ChicagoCubs #Cubs #PeteCrowArmstrong #PCA #WhiteSox #ChicagoWhiteSox #MLB #CubsBaseball #WhiteSoxBaseball #ChicagoSports #TrueChicagoSportsFans #GoTime

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  Episode #317

  Cubs Vs. WhiteSox: CrossTown ShowDown That Counts! Bears wrap up game 1 of the Preseason.

  Aug 17, 202649 minS7

  WELCOME, WELCOME, WELCOME TO CHICAGO! LIVE: Tonight on True Chicago Sports Fans, BIG-Z & THE BOYS breakdown the latest from Chicago!CUBS vs. WHITE SOX — and this time the Crosstown rivalry has REAL October implications.On this week's True Chicago Sports Fans Podcast, BIG-Z breaks down tonight's Crosstown matchup at Wrigley Field as the White Sox enter 65–58 and first in the AL Central while the Cubs sit 72–53 and second in the NL Central. The Sox arrive after sweeping Detroit, including another huge Munetaka Murakami home run, while the Cubs look to rebound from Sunday's ugly 11–4 loss to St. Louis.Then it's BEARS football. Chicago opened the preseason with a 34–10 win over Cleveland, while Case Keenum threw two touchdowns and the Bears' quarterbacks combined for 348 passing yards. We break down the biggest winners and losers, Ozzy Trapilo's remarkable return from his patellar-tendon injury, Kyle Monangai's knee injury, Xavier Woods' groin injury and the growing questions surrounding the Bears secondary.COMMENT If you’re a real Chicago sports fan who loves the Bears, Bulls, Cubs, White Sox, Blackhawks, and Fire, this is the podcast for you.Hosted by Chicago sports media personality Big-Z, the True Chicago Sports Fans Podcast brings real talk and passionate analysis for the love of sports. Catch new episodes and exclusive content from 606 Media.⸻ LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBEYour support helps grow Chicago’s independent sports media!⸻ Follow & ConnectYouTube: @truechicagosportsfanspodcastTikTok: @bigz_606mediaFacebook: True Chicago Sports Fans Podcast⸻ Official 606 Media Merch:https://www.bonfire.com/store/606-media-store/ Jump in the chat. Drop your takes. Rep your team.This is For the Love of Sports! Connect with Us: Website: 606media.com Instagram: @TrueChicagoSportsFansPodcast Instagram: @BigZ_606mediagroup Facebook: True Chicago Sports Fans Follow the TTNL Crew: Ivan Vargas – @IvanV_TTNL⚖️ This show is for commentary, criticism, news reporting, and educational purposes under Fair Use (Section 107, Copyright Act of 1976).Subscribe for weekly Chicago sports coverage — For the Love of SportsBELOW: Cubs or White Sox — who owns Chicago baseball RIGHT NOW?#Cubs #WhiteSox #CrosstownClassic #ChicagoCubs #ChicagoWhiteSox #PeteCrowArmstrong #MunetakaMurakami #ChicagoBears #CalebWilliams #Bears #OzzyTrapilo #ChicagoBulls #ChicagoBlackhawks #ChicagoSports #TrueChicagoSportsFans️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5937363186614272

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