LEVYCAST

On this edition of LevyCast, we have a true legend of the game joining us - NFL Hall of Famer Warren Sapp.

Sapp is one of the most dominant players in NFL history, known for his fierce defensive play during his 13-year career. But his story goes far beyond the football field, and today we'll be getting to know the man behind the iconic #99 jersey.

Dan and Warren went viral after they both appeared on; "The Boone Podcast" and Warren made a bold prediciton of what the Chicago Bears are going to do with their then-1st overall pick of the 2023 draft and their QB Justin Fields. They open up the pod by talking about that, the NFL, Aaron Rogers is a drama queen and SO MUCH MORE!

So sit back, relax, and join us for an unforgettable conversation with Warren Sapp, only on LevyCast.

On this episode of; "LevyCast".  Hosts Dan Levy and Mark Grote discuss the following topics:

- How amazing power naps really are.

- LeBron James is the NBA's leading all-time scorer and MJ fans are pissed!

- Famous people who have resting jerk faces.

- GOATS.

- Levy's Joe Namath story.

- Levy once had to be a bodyguard for Sylvester Stallone.

- Dan Levy went VIRAL and now he's thirsty to do it again.

- And so much more.

On this episode of LevyCast, hosts Dan Levy and Mark Grote tackle the following topics:

1) What it's like to actually cover a professional sports team for a living.

2) The fun of trolling Bears fans.

3) Should the Bears lose every game of this season from here on out?

4) Our coolest story's from when we were at the United Center.

5) **Mailbag question**: What's our go-to Taco Bell order?

LevyCast on Labor Day?  Sure...why the "F" not!?!?  On this episode of the LevyCast, host Dan Levy is joined by as always - Chicago Sports media personality and Chicago Bears sideline reporter Mark Grote and former radio colleague Jeff Sanders.  The guys dive into the following topics:

1) Being fired in radio.

2) How to get fired like a champ.

3) Mark once dated Dan's wife Jill.

4) Dan and Mark share their own stories of meeting Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder.

5) Fan Mail: The boys discuss what would be their walkup music if they were in a situation where they needed one!

In this latest installment of; "LevyCast" - host Dan Levy and Mark Grote talk about:

- The challenges of covering an NFL team during training camp.

- Dan's horrible summer.

- ESPN got it wrong with the Derek Jeter documentary.

- More Shaquille O'Neal stories

- And, did Dan hurt NBA Hall of Famer Alonzo Mourning's feelings?

On this latest edition of LevyCast, Dan is joined by Chicago Media personalities Mark Grote and Mark Carman.

Along with all of the ball-busting, the crew really zeros in on Mark Carman who shook the sports world with an attempt at breaking a major news story, that ended up going HORRIBLY wrong.

Enjoy!

The hit podcast; "LevyCast" returns with a bang!!  

Guests: From the 670 The Score Mark Grote, From WGN Radio and Fansided Sports Mark Carman, Chicago Journalist Dan Dorfman and Chicago Sports media member David Schuster.

Topics include:

1) Scottie Pippen came out with a new book about Michael Jordan...we had to talk about THAT!

2) Is Mark Carman a tier 2 media member?

3) David Shuster shares famous personal stories about Pippen and Michael Jordan

4) Favorite Michael J. Fox movies

The critically acclaimed podcast; "LevyCast" is back!  Host Dan Levy and Chicago Sports Radio personality Mark Grote tackle important issues:

1) Jewish Holidays.

2) How does one get a job doing Purgatory?

3) Dan is dating his wife again.

4) What are the consequences of tipping TOO much at your favorite eating establishment?  

On this episode of; "LEVYCAST" - host Dan Levy goes 1-ON-1 with comedian and one-time radio co-host Kevin Bozeman.

They discuss:

1) Problems with having the same names as OTHER celebrities.

2) How Kevin got into comedy.

3) Advice on how to do standup.

4) Is Dave Chappell the GOAT of comedians?

5) Don't meet your heroes.

6) Dan tells the story of the first time he met Michael Jordan (It didn't turn out well).

7) What goes into being a GREAT comedian.

8) The Mount Rushmore of Cookies.

9) The great Oreo debate!  Cookies vs Cream.

10) Dan tells a funny story of a food request from Jane's Addiction frontman Perry Farrel.

On this latest edition of LevyCast, host Dan Levy is joined by fan-Favorites and Chicago media personalities Mark Carman and Chicago Bears Reporter Mark Grote.

They discuss:

1) Carm 365.

2) Tom Brady more G.O.A.T. than Michael Jordan??

3) Is this a fake podcast?

4) Locker Room War Stories.

5) Dan Levy VS NBA All-Star Baron Davis.

6) Carman and Grote's credibility compared to Dan Levy.

7) Dan's role with the Mancow show in the early 2000's.

8) Carman hosted a show called; "The Coach and the Kid".

9) Dan Levy VS BJ Armstrong.

10) Carman VS Joakim Noah.

11) Grote VS Barry Bonds.

12) Dan VS Alex Rodriguez (A-ROD).

LEVYCAST IS BACK!!!!  This episode host Dan Levy is joined by Chicago media personality Al Roker Jr.  They discuss:

1) There's more than one Dan Levy in this world, and this one isn't doing quite as well as the one who hosted on SNL.

2) Roker has ENDLESS Jersey Mike points and has no reason to use any of them.

3) The genesis of Dan and Roker's relationship.

4) Their trip to the 2006 Super Bowl.

5) How Dan became Joe Namath's wingman for a day.

6) Playstation and Snoop Dogg parties.

7) How they BOTH almost missed their flights.

8) Did I mention there were Penthouse Pets invovled?

On this edition of LevyCast, host Dan Levy is joined by Chicago sports radio host and Chicago Bears sideline reporter Mark Grote.

They Discuss:

1) Does anyone care where they get their podcasts from?

2) Dan's MAJOR lifestyle change.

3) Chanukah's unique delicacies

4) Where we are at with COVID paranoia

5) Toilet Paper POWER RANKINGS! 

6) As a society, we never figured out the; "Handshake".

7) Bathroom attendants.

8) Bears

9) Seinfeld impression

10) Dan and Mark's chance run-in with Kanye West

In this edition of; "LevyCast", host Dan Levy is joined by a former Chicago/Indiana radio personality, Jeff "Sanders" O'Keefe.

In this episode they discuss: 

1) Adult married men have no say in their life.

2) The real Dan Levy continues to ghost.

3) Radio life at a traffic network company.

4) Remembering the now, late Ronnie's Steakhouse.

5) Falling asleep on the radio.

6) Where are you at with COVID precautions.

7) The best thing about the mask, no one can tell that you're crop dusting at the grocery store.

8) Being the "Fat guy" at family holiday parties.

9) Dan demonstrates 6 new impressions; Seinfeld, Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie, animal, Ray Romano, and Harrison Ford.

10) The heated debate on the Weekend being named this year's Super Bowl halftime show.

The world lost an icon this week, as Jeopardy host Alex Trebek passed away at the age of 80.  On Facebook, I posted my power rankings for greatest game show host of all-time.  It got so much attention (good/bad), that my buddy and returning LevyCast guest (Also radio personality for Chicago's; "US*99) Scotty Kay and I decided to do a video/podcast version of this list.  This one has a slight twist, not only is my list on here, but also all of the wrong answers as well.  Have a listen and please enjoy this special episode! 

LevyCast returns with show guest favorite and Chicago Bears radio sideline reporter Mark Grote.  

We discussed:

1) I openly apologize to my son's Kindergarten teacher.

2) The other Dan Levy is getting way more famous than me, but I do know the most famous Mark Grote.

3) Mark was the funniest alcoholic of all-time...then we figured out he had a problem.

4) When Mark falls off the wagon, I and two other people become his super friends and assemble to make sure Mark is okay!

5) I OD'd on vitamins.

6) DJ is a stud and I have no first-hand experience on how to give him advice when the women are coming TO him.  I'll help him when it comes time for rejection!

7) The time I got into a heated argument with someone about football, only to find out that person was the late great Gale Sayers.

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LEVYCAST is BAAACK!!! On this short but sweet episode, Dan Levy and Mark Grote discuss:

1) Dan is bothering Mark 20 minutes before Mark actually has to go on-air and host a 3-hour radio show by himself.

2) LevyCast gets a brand new intro!

3) Dan gets a LOT of emails and calls for the FAMOUS Schitt's Creek Star, Dan Levy, but can't get a hold of him!

4) Shouldn't everyone be friends with everyone that has their same name?

5) Dan made a new friend and how hard it is to make new friends the older you get.

On this episode of; "LevyCast", I'm joined by Chicago Bear sideline reporter/Chicago's 670 The Score's Mark Grote. 

We discuss: 

1) Levy is at an age where he never wants to exercise and sweat through clothes ever again! 

2) The Q-tip to the ear may be one of life's best feelings.

3) What if I told you...The Unsolved Mysteries theme song still scares the crap of Dan?

4) People are more afraid of Tom Brady catching COVID from group workouts, rather then him getting CTE.

Plus our usual shenanigans.  Enjoy!!!

**Special Guest Interview** Sports agent giant Darren Prince, who represents Magic Johnson, Dennis Rodman, Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair (just to name a few), began his enterprise when he sold his company for millions...oh yeah, that was before he graduated high school.  He then began Prince Marketing Group and has launched a giant of a media managing group.  But the price for his success almost took his life.  Have a listen as we go deep dive in the now inspirational story of Darren Prince.

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Dan Levy and Mark Grote discuss:

1) How there isn't a graceful way to trip and fall in public.

2) Dan is hurt but too embarrassed to really tell anyone how hurt he is.

3) Dan went to a famous Chicago South Side pizza joint to pick up a pie, only to notice no one was wearing masks or gloves.

4) New McGwire and Sosa documentary

5) If someone paid Levy $1 million dollars, he'd totally take steroids and try for a career in Major League Baseball

6) Are we still under a pandemic?

7) So much bad in the world right now, Dan has an idea to help give everyone a metal break!

8) Mark is upset to find out that someone does a better impression of Harrison Ford than he does!

In this latest episode, Dan Levy, WGN's Mark Carman, and 670 The Score/Chicago Bears Sideline reporter Mark Grote is joined by Chicago media personality NBC Sports Chicago and ESPN 1000's David Kaplan. 

We cover: 

1) Mark Carman's undying love for Michael Jordan 

2) Jordan didn't really want to come back after that 6th title. 

3) David Kaplan saw Michael Jordan go hard on a golf caddy after said caddy started talking trash! 

4) David Kaplan SOLELY responsible for Scottie Pippen NOT being traded to the Sonics for Shawn Kemp.

5) And Dan Levy shares the story where he had to convince NBA Hall of Famer's Kevin McHale and Dominique Wilkins that he wasn't drinking alcohol during the NBA combine.

LevyCast embarks on its 11th episode by diving into the entire documentary of "The Last Dance".  

Also:

- Was Phil Jackson the real reason the Bulls fell apart?

- Could the Bulls have won a 7th title had they all returned for one more season?

- Post-Jordan Bulls moves and where has it gone?

- Mark Carman has memorized all of Elton Brand's rookie stats.

- Jerry Krause threatened the life of  a New York Time's reporter.

- Why do Professional sports GM's have a problem with reporters named; "Dan"??

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What if I told you this would be the best podcast you're going to hear all week?  WGN and FANSIDED's Mark Carman joins me to talk the latest on "The Last Dance" and we take a deep dive into Slim Bouler!  

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