It's a Thanksgiving Miracle! Listen in as Cotton Man takes over for Maniac Mike and TDC to share some warm Thanksgiving memories. Plus, special call-ins from our favorite guests this past year including Tush and Push, Bill Stark, and of course special messages from Mike and Charley themselves. And what's a good meal without hearing from good ol' foul mouth Buddy. Enjoy it, you big wonderful city you! You deserve nothing but the best.
Hey baby were back and ready to dive into your sweet, sexy, soul. That's right, the Monsters are here, giving you all the juice on the Bears continuing woes, our prized Cubbies and their race for Mr. Cy Young and Sir MVP; plus, Stark adds some much needed wisdom, TDC chooses not to follow new station polices, and Mike has a hemorrhoid. Oh and Big Cat is still on the loose. Peace be with you.
It's a mixup of Biblical proportions as the Monsters wander into the wrong studio. Listen in as "political pundits" Tush and Push voice their option on the big election. Hear as they analyze the rise of the middle class, the freedom to say NO to sanity, and instead opt to their god given right to say YES to insanity. It's America Speaks with Tush and Push. But have no fear TDC and Maniac Mike are safe, healthy, and enjoying a nice pastrami sandwich somewhere I like to call Main Street USA. God Bless these United States of America, but more importantly God Bless the Chicago Bears.
It has happened! Hell has frozen over! The goat has been slaughtered! Bartman can return home! The city is in flames! The river shines with the sweet tint of Cubbie Blue! TDC is back on his meds! Mike can't stop weeping! It's FAN-demonium! Stark smiles! Big Cat breathes! The City sings! All hail the champs! Oh, and Go Bears...?
Holy cows in a wheat field what a time to be a Chicago sports fan! The city is alive and surprisingly so is Charley, so make sure you catch up on all the action as Maniac Mike and TDC breakdown the continuing Bears losing ways, celebrate the NLCS reigning champs, and discuss the difference between a coat and a cloak. Plus, the search continues for Mr. Big Cat Williams, Stark shares some fresh brewed words of wisdom, and TDC contemplates selling his prized coin collection. Smile God Dammit and Enjoy the Ride!
Its October, its baseball, its playoffs, its fun, its the Cubs, its the big city, its my city, its your city, its TDC, its Manic Mike, its coping with anal fissures, its dogs on the loose, its Stark, its fun, Its Big Cat, its the feeling the you get when you see an old friend, its the Bears, its hard, its tough, its rough, its dirty, but god dammit its all worth it in the end. Be it, see it, live it, love it. I'm sick.
This city is large, this city is big, TDC has Hep C and Mike is a pig. The Cubs they are winning and getting hot, the Bears continue to struggle and can only hope for a postseason shot. Straw hats and beef roasts are a few of the days topics, If I were a clown my named would be Pockets. Big Cat and Stark are always a hoot, when Charley was young he once ate a boot. So sit back and breath, release, and have fun, for the season has started and Mike weighs a ton.
Wake up big city and smell the fresh brewed sports always fresh and always smooth. Big news on the home front because the Bears have finally won their first game of the year, that's right win number one, and Maniac Mike and TDC can hardly keep their composure. The Cubs are igniting the city with the hope of World Series championship gold and the White Sox name a new manager, spoiler alert: its not Ozzy Guillen. As always we check in with Mr. Stark, Big Cat is seen in another dimension, and Mike can't help but shout about how much he loves this city! Drink it up babe, you deserve it.
Hey big city believers its that time once again to feed your brain with some sweet, sweet, sports goulash. Alright! Its Bear season and so far it has been quite a dud to be frank, and Mike and TDC contemplate if maybe its time for the McCaskey's to sell the ol' girl. That's right put a price tag on that prize pig and send 'er off to a better home. Plus the Cubs have won a hundred games which is nice, Stark is excited as always, and Big Cat morphed into a Tiny Cat in an all new "Where's Big Cat".
"Take my hand, and I'll show you the way, down this old path to a better day..." - TDC
Holy shit here we go again! Thats right you big city sports nuts, the Monsters are here to ease your worried souls. Get ready for bear-season with an all new segment of "Bears Breakdown" when TDC and Maniac Mike give you last week's keys to the game and also a little a piece of their hearts. Plus a rat gets loose in the studio, Big Cat writes in, and Mr. Bill Stark wants to know if you'll go biking with him. It's the Monsters, it's the morning, it's the Monsters in the Morning. Freedom.
Bright lights, Bigger City? Sounds bout right on this end. Hey sweet tunas it's the Monsters in the Morning coming at you from the Soutside of the city and the talk of the town is sports, so listen up! Maniac Mike welcomes back TDC after a bird feeding accident leaves him lost in the woods for a few days, the Bears start the year off on the wrong foot and boys ponder if maybe some ex-head coaches would fair better, hint-hint were taking to you Mr. Ditka, and our Cubbies are only one Magic Number away from championship gold. Plus, Mr. Stark gives us a brief history of Papa Bear George Halas and Big Cat sightings touch upon the supernatural. Breath it in, and drink it down, the city is pure, the city is free, the city is you, the city is me. Lets do this thing!
This city is hot-hot-hot kiddos so make sure you're drinking plenty of that sweet-sweet lake Michigan elixir. Its Manic Mike and TDC here again to give you all your weekly sports talk fill up. Thats right you beautiful big city beings, fill your bellies full with plenty of Robbie Gould goodbyes, a warm and touching tribute to Lovie Smith and some happy and healthy memories from TDC's Labor Day lamb roast. Of course we'll be opening up the old Big Cat Sack to read your sightings and Bill Stark chimes in with another dose of wisdom. Hear it here, on Chicago's only weekly sports talk morning mix up. Yum.
Hello once again big city fatties, its time once again to enter the world of the monsters for another "trip" to the wide and weird world of sports. Kick back as Touchdown Charley and Maniac Mike talk everything from how to make the perfect homemade trail mix, to where exactly is the perfect spot to have Old Glory tattooed on your body. Plus, Bears preseason woes continue, the Sox rename their old ballpark and the guys absolutely love it, the Cubs have a magic number and Big Cat and Bill Stark still seek to amaze us. Tune in here on the ONLY Chicago Sports Podcast around! Dig it?
- The City keeps me alive, therefore I'm indebted to this city I call home" - Mike.
Thats right big city dreamers its time once again for another hound dog of sports talk entertainment. Join us this week as Maniac Mike and Touchdown Charley analyze the injury plagued Bears and the slyness of John Fox. Plus Mike expresses his love and pride for America and Old Glory and TDC apologizes on air for some rude and downright disturbing comments. Plus the correct way to apply medicated body powered, another visit with Mr. Stark, and of course that Big 'Ol Cat. Catch it right here on Monsters in the Morning. Oh Yeah!
Sometimes late at night, when the moon is shining and wind is howling like a banshee I like to think. I think about the big city, about big hopes and even bigger dreams, and how my weight as skyrocketed these past few months, then I weep... Mike
Greetings sports fans and strap in for another trip to wide world of competitive activities as the Monsters in the Morning guide you toward your destiny. Tune in to find out the depth of the emotional toll the summer games has on Maniac Mike, why Touch Down Charley can only see the color tope, Bears preseason woes, and the question of which Madden (Joe or John) will go down in history as thee greatest coach. Plus we open the book once again to see just where in the heck Big Cat really is, Bill Stark checks in, and we remember the Afternoon Chain Gang.
Big city, big city, gosh do you look so pretty! This city is yours, this city is mine, this city. this city boy do it shine. - TDC
Greetings all and lets play ball! But seriously, its Monsters in the Morning and you know what that means its time to talk sports and you can't talk sports without talking up this year's Olympics. I mean come on! Its summer, its Rio, its fun, and the Monsters can barely tame their wild excitement for the pure athleticism on display at this years celebration of competition. Plus TDC gives us a quick lesson in Greek, Aaron has a hard time screening the calls, van drama, and the Bears ready themselves for yet another ride into the vortex we call Preseason Football. Also listen in as Bill Stark talks imposters and the boys of summer once again jump into the black hole known only as "Where's Big Cat". It's sports, its talk, its sports talk. Enjoy it.
Heads up big city because the Monsters are on the air! That's right the "Big City Boys" are your Bears Training Camp HQ, providing you in depth analysis and downlight unabashed joy for this decades long tradition. Plus the trade deadline has come and gone and Chris Sale is still a White Sox, but for how long, only "Hahn will tell". The Cubs keep things loose and cool on the field, D Wade's age is put into question and TDC is asked to remove his big wicker hat out of the studio. All that plus Bill Stark checks in, and we open the mail bag for yet more clues in our search for Mr. Big Cat. You are all beautiful in our eyes.
Watch out friends because the big boys of summer are back and as always can only speak the language of sports so here we go! Lovie Smith is back home and Maniac Mike cannot help but weep wth joy. Chis Sale destroys a jersey leaving the city scared, confused, and yearning for answers from the Southside Ace. On top of that the recent Chicago heat can't compare with the heat coming from the arm of new Cubs deliver Aroldis Chapman, Bill Stark reveals his favorite "local" sandwich stop, and Big Cat is spotted in the great town of Big Stick, Iowa. Listen. Love. Believe. Go Bears.
Baby its hot out there? You know it is big boys, heck its in the upper 90s but that don't stop the monsters from chugging along, you know what I mean. Well, its half way through the old baseball season and Mike reflects upon a summer which seems to be passing him by, all the while TDC reveals what baseball uniforms are really made of, hint: it's not all cotton. Plus what it means to be a professional athlete, D. Wade returns home, the guys get rejected from attending this years Hawks convention, and Aaron the sound guy makes a vital mistake. All that and Bill Stark, plus we read your sightings in yet another dance with "Where's Big Cat". When in doubt, blame the heat.
Well, it happens every year like Santa coming down ye old chimney. That's right its All Star time again you beautiful beasts. A special time when ball players get to come home, relax on their own sofa, enjoy the smile from their neighbor while getting the mail, water the grass, visit with Mama and Papa and of course dine in at their favorite local chain restaurant(s). This week Mike and TDC break down the big ball game by reviewing the Cubs All Star infield, as well congratulate Chris Sale and his arm and offer up some sports safety tips to all the youngsters out there. Also featured is another exciting trip to the world of "Stark Naked" and the quest continues in search of Big Cat Williams in "Where's Big Cat". Have Fun, you deserve it.