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Let's just be healthy!

The Chicago Sports Experience Podcast: A Deep Dives with Dan & Drew productionMar 31, 2022

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Let's just be healthy!

Let's just be healthy!

Join us this week as we revel in the fact that the USMNT has qualified for the World Cup! We then talk March Madness, the Bulls, and a total Blackhawks moment to cap off a quick, but fun episode! Join our discussion on Twitter @ChiSportsExp_4D.
Mar 31, 202238:45
There are moves afoot

There are moves afoot

Join us this week as we recap a bevy of various moves made by our Chicago teams! We cover the Hawks and the trade deadline, talk about the return of one Patrick Williams for the Bulls, discuss the new faces on both sides of town for baseball, and give one final preview of the World Cup Qualifying, which wraps up in the next 10 days! Join our discussion on Twitter @ChiSportsExp_4D
Mar 22, 202252:18
Baseball is Back and there is Madness again in March!

Baseball is Back and there is Madness again in March!

Join us this week as we celebrate the return of the summer pastime, baseball is unlocked and moves are happening! We get into all of that and then turn our attention to the Bears, who are also making moves! Following that, we talk Bulls/Hawks, but saved our best for last when we dive into the NCAA Tournament Bracket! Join our discussion on Twitter @ChiSportsExp_4D!
Mar 15, 202252:55
Dan and Drew attempt to fix things!

Dan and Drew attempt to fix things!

Join us this week as we lick our collective wounds from the week that was for the Bulls, but we turn it around in the realm of basketball and preview the NCAA tourney. We then set out to fix various things...We start with the Blackhawks, then turn our attention to the NHL in general, and then try as we might...to look at baseball We close things out on a high, by looking at and making appropriate fun of Matt Nagy's house that is up for sale. Join our discussion on twitter @@ChiSportsExp_4D.
Mar 08, 202201:03:06
The World got a bit heaver...

The World got a bit heaver...

Join us this week as we take a moment and acknowledge the conflict going on in Ukraine, put a bow on the end of the Winter Olympics, give an update on the Bulls, discuss the Blackhawks and the new (or not so new) GM, talk a little golf, and end on the depressing story of Baseball and the current lockout. Join our discussion on Twitter @ChiSportsExp_4D.
Mar 01, 202256:31
The Post Super Bowl Hangover is Real

The Post Super Bowl Hangover is Real

Join us this week as we recap the recent doings at the United Center concerning the Bulls, recap a fun and compelling Super Bowl, talk about the Winter Olympics that are in full swing, and end with the final scenarios for the USMNT to qualify for the World Cup! Join our discussion on Twitter @ChiSportsExp_4D.
Feb 16, 202259:54
Coaches...Coaches...Coaches Everywhere!

Coaches...Coaches...Coaches Everywhere!

We're back! Join us this week as we break down the Bears and all of the coaching and front office hires. We then get into the Bulls and how badly they need to get healthy, and quick! We then talk some USMNT World Cup Qualifying and end the show by highlighting the Winter Olympics in China. Join our conversation on Twitter @ChiSportsExp_4D.
Feb 10, 202201:08:57
An Ode to Idiocy - The Rocky Wirtz Presser

An Ode to Idiocy - The Rocky Wirtz Presser

Not an easy episode to do, but join us as we go through a real tough moment for the Chicago Blackhawks, the Rocky Wirtz press thing that happened last week. We take you through the entire exchange and what it meant for the now scuttled effort to bring the organization back to some semblance of credibility. Join our discussion on Twitter @ChiSportsExp_4D

Feb 10, 202230:60
The Bulls are Hurt. Football is Amazing, and we Want the Bears to be Amazing Too!

The Bulls are Hurt. Football is Amazing, and we Want the Bears to be Amazing Too!

Join us this week as we chronicle the week that was for the Bulls (a lot of injuries to deal with). We then touch on the Hawks who are hit or miss big time lately. We then go through the now shortening list of Bears Head Coach and GM candidates and give our thoughts on where the beloved needs to go to get some respectability back at Halas Hall. We then recap an absolutely amazing weekend of NFL playoff action and end with an interesting rule debate. Follow us and join the discussion on Twitter @chisportsexp_4d
Jan 25, 202201:00:31
Bulls, Bears, Blackhawks...and little soccer sprinkled in

Bulls, Bears, Blackhawks...and little soccer sprinkled in

Join us this week as we break down the Eastern Conference current #1 team, The Chicago Bulls! We talk alot of good, some bumps that they have gone through recently, and what they need to do in our opinion to take the next step. We then provide a update on the Bears and their continuing search for a coach and General Manager. We then talk Blackhawks, who have been on a quiet little run lately as well. We end the show by cuing up the next round of US World Cup Qualifying, and prepping for the Winter Olympics. Follow us and keep the discussion going on Twitter @ChiSportsExp_4D
Jan 20, 202201:06:41
Bear Down! The Black Monday fallout!

Bear Down! The Black Monday fallout!

We have some BREAKING NEWS! and no, it's not about the Bears, say hello to the new and improved Chicago Sports Experience Podcast! And we have some actual BREAKING NEWS too! The Bears have fired the coach and the GM, and we recap all of the fallout on "Black Monday" 

Jan 11, 202201:15:37
The Bears get the Deep Dive Treatment

The Bears get the Deep Dive Treatment

Join us this week as we break down the latest installment of Bears/Packers. Hint...it does not go well for the beloved. We then do a DEEP DIVE into the draft record of one Ryan Pace... Hint...It does not go well for the beloved. We wrap up with talking about the Bulls and Blackhawks and we hope and pray that COVID doesn't become a real thing in the sports world. Follow us on Twitter @4dexperience1.

Dec 15, 202101:02:34
Accentuate the Positives!

Accentuate the Positives!

Join us this week as we discuss the Bulls, who continue to rack up the W's despite having some health issues, the Blackhawks, and the Blackhawks, who continue to climb the ladder of relevance. We then try to break down whatever that was on the lakefront on Sunday, and have our usual QB debate that we can't seem to escape. We then get into college ball and discuss the playoff and the bowl season. We wrap up talking about the MLB lockout...so not everything can be positive. Follow us on Twitter @4dexperience1
Dec 07, 202101:10:52
It's Dan's Turn to be Mad!

It's Dan's Turn to be Mad!

Join us this week as we kick off with the Bulls, who are just fun, and the Blackhawks, who are rallying a bit lately. We then discuss the craziness of the MLB hotstove, and then get into the football! We first reveal how Dan did in the IHSA finals that he predicted, then discuss a crazy weekend in College Football, and cap it all off with whatever that was at Ford Field on Thursday! Follow us on Twitter @4dexperience1
Dec 01, 202101:01:06
We had more news fall into our lap...

We had more news fall into our lap...

Join Dan and Drew as we discuss the week that was in Chicago Sports! We recap the dumpster fire that is the Chicago Bears, give High School Football its due as we preview the state title games, talk about the College Football Playoff and does Notre Dame have an outside shot again? We talk USMT World Cup qualifying, a bit of Bulls and wind up with the Blackhawks. Follow us on Twitter @4dexperience1
Nov 25, 202101:14:58
Things heat up as the weather gets cold...

Things heat up as the weather gets cold...

Join Dan and Drew this week as we discuss the ever surprising Chicago Bulls and how they are fairing on the "West Coast Trip" We then take a bow and total credit for the Blackhawks, who are undefeated since this podcast reported on the firing of their head coach. And we couldn't not discuss the recent MNF appearance for the Chicago Bears. Finally, we talk College Football as the season winds down, and end on some US Soccer! Follow us on Twitter @4dexperience1
Nov 16, 202155:21
Some heavy lifting, and some breaking news!

Some heavy lifting, and some breaking news!

We are back! We've done some traveling, but its time to get back to it! Join Dan and Drew this week as we discuss the Blackhawks and the fallout from the Jenner & Block investigation. It's a heavy conversation, but it's a good one. Then, in the middle of the episode, we had some breaking news, so tune in to see what happened! Did another skull go a rollin'? Finally, we discuss the Bears and a quick hit of college football! Follow us on twitter @4dexperience1

Nov 06, 202154:13
When I get back, I'm crackin' skulls!

When I get back, I'm crackin' skulls!

Join Dan and Drew this week as we start by crowning a champ in the Chicago Sky! Then things take a turn as we have to discuss the Bears, the Whitesox, and the Blackhawks, but hey! The Bulls went 4-0 in the preseason and the US Men's Soccer Team is in good position to head back to the World Cup! Follow us on Twitter @4dexperience1
Oct 19, 202158:18
A Chi Town Sweep

A Chi Town Sweep

Join Dan and Drew as they break down the first three games of the ALDS between the White Sox and the Astros! We then discuss the Bears and their win in Vegas against the Raiders, talk about the Chicago Sky who are winning and not caring about who they are playing, discuss a crazy College Football Saturday, and end with a little prep and international soccer discussion as the US Men's team continues the march to Qatar. Follow our show on Twitter @4dexperience1.
Oct 12, 202101:07:13
So...you're telling me there's a chance!

So...you're telling me there's a chance!

Join Dan and Drew this week as they break down the Bears and the victory over the Lions, have the Fields vs Dalton debate, (again), talk about College Football, talk about the surprising Chicago Sky, put a bow on the Cubs and the end of the season, and finally do a full on preview of Sox/Astros in the ALDS!
Oct 05, 202101:06:05
Fire Everybody!

Fire Everybody!

Join us this week as we discuss whatever that was in Cleveland, and give our thoughts (a bit spicy)! We then talk college football, and some Ryder Cup action too! The Sky are also refusing to go quietly in the WNBA, and we crowned an AL Central Champion in the White Sox! Follow us on Twitter @4dexperience1
Sep 28, 202153:16
You need to believe in the 1

You need to believe in the 1

Join us this week as we recap the good, bad, and yes, some ugly in the Bears 20-17 victory over the Bengals on Sunday! We talk QB's, injuries, offense and defense! We then get into some college football, (not a good day for NIU), and sprinkle in some baseball. Follow us on Twitter @4dexperience1
Sep 21, 202155:47
The Bears are who we thought they were!

The Bears are who we thought they were!

Join us this week as we talk BEARS! We then talk College Football, prep football, World Cup “football” and a little baseball too!
Sep 14, 202101:04:21
4d Upgraded - MLB Playoff Push and the NFL

4d Upgraded - MLB Playoff Push and the NFL

We hope you love the new Intro! Join us this week as we count down the end of the MLB season and get ramped up for the NFL, which kicks off this Thursday. We then talk a bit of hockey, as the NHL stars will be at the Olympics in Beijing, and end on a week 2 Prep Football recap! Follow us on Twitter @4dexperience1
Sep 07, 202137:38
There is actual football being played...and we discussed it!

There is actual football being played...and we discussed it!

Join Dan and Drew this week as we talk Cubs and Whitesox and their respective weeks. Hint: it's not good for the Cubs! We then talk Justin Fields and the Bears, and how preseason football is a bit of a joke. Following that is a quick memoriam on Tony Esposito and Jimmy Hayes, and then Dan takes a look at week 1 of Friday Night Lights in northern IL!
Aug 29, 202155:53
Baseball, and Hey look, its Football!

Baseball, and Hey look, its Football!

Join Dan and Drew this week as we talk about the Cubs finally ending their losing streak, and the October plan for the WhiteSox coming together as they get healthy. We then turn our attention to the Chicago Bears, and our first Justin Fields sighting and thoughts from his first game action in a Bears uniform! We then look at the local prep sport scene and preview the upcoming ISHA football season!
Aug 20, 202156:38
Requiem for a Field of Dreams

Requiem for a Field of Dreams

Join Dan and Drew this week as we talk about the Field of Dreams game in Baseball. We talk about the Cubs being absolutely brutal with what was left after the trade deadline, the WhiteSox being fun, getting healthy and making a playoff push. We then put a bow on the 2020 Olympics talk FIFA rankings, and preview the Bears Preseason!
Aug 14, 202101:08:43
Baseball, Soccer, and Everyone's Favorite suffix 'lympics!

Baseball, Soccer, and Everyone's Favorite suffix 'lympics!

Join Dan and Drew this week as we talk what's left of the Cubs, the leveled up WhiteSox, some Gold Cup Final action, and then get into the 2020 (yes, its a year late) Olympic Games! We cover the major stories from the games, and some off of the field stuff as well. A great debate about mental health and just what these folks go through follows. We close with a bit of a spicy segment, we talk/rant about NBC and their coverage!
Aug 06, 202101:35:27
The Times They Be A Changin’

The Times They Be A Changin’

Join Dan and Drew this week as we go through in Dan's words "a lot" of roster movement. The Cubs did a fire sale, the WhiteSox got stronger, added a premier reliver...from the Cubs of all places, and we broke it all down! We then turned to the Blackhawks, who are rebuilding on the fly and spending money like its on fire! Give it a listen!! 

Jul 31, 202101:03:58
The best laid plans...

The best laid plans...

Join us as we react in real time to the still breaking Yermin Mercedes news, talk about some baseball, the NHL expansion draft, Gold Cup Soccer, and Drew's impending doom surrounding the 2020 Olympics.
Jul 22, 202101:16:29
Just cause there's nothing on the field, doesn't mean we're not here!

Just cause there's nothing on the field, doesn't mean we're not here!

Join us this week for a bunch of randomness. Drew shocks Dan early with a baseball thought, we discuss NBA Finals, rant about USA Basketball and their shocking woes, talk some NHL and a big Blackhawks trade, and end with some footy discussion about EURO 2020 and Gold Cup
Jul 14, 202101:19:60
Rocky Roads for Some...Smooth Sailing for Others!

Rocky Roads for Some...Smooth Sailing for Others!

Join us this week as we breakdown and analyze the Cubs meltdown, learn who resides rent free in Dan's head, talk a little White Sox and the mash unit for a line up that they have...Touch on the ongoing Blackhawks story, celebrate the return of the Captain, talk about Scottie Pippen, and end it all with NBA/NHL and a little Euro 2020 sprinkled in!
Jul 03, 202101:17:22
Back in Business!

Back in Business!

Join us as we welcome Dan back to Chicago! We discuss how both the Cubs and White Sox are holding their own, then get into the prospect of the Chicago Bears moving to Arlington Heights. After that we do need to talk about the Blackhawks and the story that came out today...but we finish up with a look at Euro 2020 and some fun golf at the US Open!
Jun 26, 202101:25:25
We're open and it feels so good!!

We're open and it feels so good!!

Join us this week as we recap the continued success of both the Cubs and WhiteSox! We then get into both the NBA and NHL playoffs, talk more than a bit of MEX VS USA Soccer, and touch on Naomi Osaka and the importance of mental health.
Jun 13, 202101:32:33
Let's enjoy the 1st place baseball!

Let's enjoy the 1st place baseball!

Join us this week as we recap successful weeks for both the Cubs and the WhiteSox, although the Cubs have a little speed bump in the San Francisco Giants. We then talk NBA/NHL playoffs and dab a small bit about the race that was the Indy500!
Jun 06, 202142:23
The Cubs are good, and that makes a headache. Other Stuff Too!

The Cubs are good, and that makes a headache. Other Stuff Too!

Join us this week as we discuss the surprising upsurge in the Chicago Cubs! We also discuss a solid week for the WhiteSox, and then we touch on the NBA and NHL playoff races, give a little nod to the NBA, and recap a fun PGA Championship that proves that old can still be good! 

May 30, 202154:14
You'll love us when we're angry...

You'll love us when we're angry...

Join us this week as we put a post mortem on the Bulls and Blackhawks, talk about the surprisingly resurgent Cubs, and recap a solid week for the White Sox. We then get into the whole "Baseball Unwritten Rules" discussion and then get we get really spicy on the whole TLR press conference. Its a long episode, but it's worth it.
May 22, 202101:29:33
The end comes and we turn the page!

The end comes and we turn the page!

Join us this week as we reveal the final fate of both the Bulls and Blackhawks for the 20-21 season. We go deep into the systemic and defensive problems for the Blackhawks but also see that there are pieces to build around. We then flip to baseball where the Cubs came down off of their high but the Whitesox, in spite of a ton of injuries, but up their best week of the season! Finally, we give a tip of our caps to the late Kobe Bryant and those being inducted into the pro basketball hall of fame.
May 15, 202151:04
Things get Spicy!

Things get Spicy!

Join us this week as we put the final nails in on the Bulls and Blackhawks, and then get into some spicy baseball talk! We mourn the Louis Robert injury and get into the interesting managerial decisions on the south side. Is the current manager worth keeping? Listen to the entire thing...it gets spicy at the end.
May 09, 202101:05:44
Bears Draft! And some other stuff happened too.

Bears Draft! And some other stuff happened too.

Join us this week as we give the deep dive treatment to the Bears draft, and hey...Justin Fields! We then start to put the final nails in the coffins of the tenants at the United Center, and finally some baseball talk for both sides of town!
May 02, 202154:02
Stayin' Alive?

Stayin' Alive?

Join us this week as we recap the latest week in Chicago sports! It's an up and down week for our United Center tenants, and we recap the highs and the lows. Baseball getting more into the swing of things as well, both Chi Town teams with similar records, and we have some offense on the North Side!
Apr 24, 202144:54
A bit of a rough week, but some silver and black linings!

A bit of a rough week, but some silver and black linings!

Join us this week as we discuss what has been a bit of a rotten week for the United Center tenants and the Cubs, but we rally around the Carlos Rodon no hitter and how nice it is to have professional broadcasting on the south side!
Apr 17, 202147:14
We've got a lot to discuss....

We've got a lot to discuss....

Join us this week as we recap a lot of happenings around the Chicago sports scene! We hit all of the teams playing...We have a baseball discussion.. and talk about the move by MLB to move the All Star Game out of Atlanta.
Apr 17, 202153:54
The Masters - A 4D Experience Deep Dive

The Masters - A 4D Experience Deep Dive

Join us as we discuss the unofficial start to the summer...The Masters! Returning to its traditional timing on the calendar the tournament has provided challenges plenty, but the cream has risen to the top! Also we talk about our own golf experiences....which is interesting. 

Apr 15, 202118:22
Everybody's busy! So let's talk about it

Everybody's busy! So let's talk about it

Not often that we have 4 out of 5 major sports in Chi Town all in action, but we had that this week and we talked all about it! We start off with some Bulls and Hawks talk, and then move into baseball, where despite having similar records, each team had a different feel to their week! Welcome along and come join us! 

Apr 11, 202144:34
Bulls, the NBA Trade Deadline, and other Chicago Things

Bulls, the NBA Trade Deadline, and other Chicago Things

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The Bulls did a thing this week...and we talked about it. Covering the highs and lows of the Chicago Fandom, a bit of High School Football action, and why it isn't the best idea to put a race car on dirt. Welcome along to the 4D Experience!
Mar 28, 202149:42
A Brent Seabrook Retirement Deep Dive

A Brent Seabrook Retirement Deep Dive

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Join us as we give the Deep Dive treatment to one of the more influential members of the Chicago Blackhawks, one Brent Seabrook. 

Mar 21, 202126:22
Emergency Emergency! Bears Acquire Andy Dalton Edition

Emergency Emergency! Bears Acquire Andy Dalton Edition

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Sooo, some news dropped today and we felt we had to talk about it! Breaking down the Bear's acquisition of Andy Dalton, and where the team goes from here.
Mar 17, 202140:11
A Free Sample

A Free Sample

A quick example of what you can expect when our show goes fully live!
Mar 14, 202100:47
And we're off!

And we're off!

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Join us for our first episode of what we hope is a fun and informative look at the Chicago sports scene, and some fun in between!
Mar 14, 202146:60