Hosted by ESPN Chicago · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 250 episodes
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Former Bear Tom Waddle and longtime Chicago sports reporter Marc ‘Silvy’ Silverman love to talk all things Chicago sports and more.
ESPN Chicago hosts Waddle & Silvy, a news show with 250 episodes published.
Tyler and Silvy are joined by ESPN NFL Nation's Packers insider Rob Demovsky joins Tyler and Silvy to discuss where things stand between the Bears and Packers. Then, they are joined by Bears insider Courtney Cronin to di
Tyler and Silvy discuss the White Sox weekend that saw them take 2 of 3 from the Royals. They also break down the Blazers trade for Ja Morant and run through Waddle's World.
Tyler steps in for Waddle as he and Silvy recap the Cubs' series win over the Brewers in what could be remembered as a pivotal matchup in the 2026 season.
Waddle and Silvy are joined by White Sox play-by-play voice Len Kasper to preview the Sox's upcoming series against the Royals and discuss what the club needs to do to build some momentum. Later, ESPN Chicago's David Kap
Waddle and Silvy discuss the two biggest Calebs making headlines in Chicago. The guys react to Caleb Williams' appearance on Pardon My Take and what the Bears quarterback had to say as he enters a new season. They also b
Waddle and Silvy are joined by Marquee Sports Network's Taylor McGregor to discuss the Cubs' recent hot streak, Pete Crow-Armstrong, and the importance of the upcoming series against the Brewers. They get Taylor's perspe
The Cubs are on a roll after completing a four-game sweep of the Mets, and Waddle and Silvy break down what fueled the dominant series and what it means moving forward. The guys discuss the Cubs' recent surge, the key pe
Waddle and Silvy get some frustrations off their chests in Quick Bitch.
Waddle and Silvy are joined by Barstool Big Cat for their weekly conversation. Then, the voice of the Bears, Jeff Joniak, joins the guys to discuss the latest with the Bears and his Halas Hall adventures.
Waddle and Silvy break down their conversation with Tiago Splitter and Bryson Graham and discuss their confidence level in the new direction of the Bulls. Then, they get weird in Waddle's World.
Waddle and Silvy recap a Cubs win and "The Dansby Day" before they are joined by the Bulls' top figureheads, Bryson Graham and Tiago Splitter.
Waddle and Silvy continue to F around and find out with listeners and callers over the latest developments in Chicago sports.
The Sox took the mound today so Waddle and Silvy kick their feet up and F around on their livestream.
Waddle and Silvy discuss a Cubs win and take Sox calls from Rate Field before they run through Waddle's World.
Waddle and Silvy are joined by Jordan Cornette react to the Bulls' selection of Caleb Wilson and Dailyn Swain as the Bulls begin a new chapter of their storied franchise. They also discuss the bizarreness of a Cubs win a
Waddle and Silvy are joined by Michael Wilbon for his weekly conversation. Then, they discuss the NBA Draft with listeners.
Waddle and Silvy relive "The Sandberg Game" in Tales From the Stylist's Chair before they're joined by Duke Men's Basketball Coach Jon Scheyer.
Waddle and Silvy break down what options may be available to the Bulls with the 4th overall pick. Then, they run through Waddle's World.
Waddle and Silvy discuss a big win for the White Sox after they took down Cleveland in Game 1 of a big-time June series. They also discuss the Sox bullpen struggles and how they can address them down the stretch.
Waddle and Silvy are joined by Jesse Rogers to discuss how the White Sox can get off the matt after a Tigers sweep. Then, they run through Aki's A-List.
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