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The EZ, Smoke & The GM Podcast is hosted by three highly opinionated Chicago sports fans. We dive in on all topics regarding the world of sports with a slight emphasis on the Chicago Sports Scene. Two of the hosts, Ezra McCann (EZ) & Glynn Morgan (The GM) have worked in the Chicago sports media for 20+ years. Brandon Williams (Smoke) is a former college baseball player and currently coaches baseball at the elite youth level.
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Thursday Aug 22, 2024
Thursday Aug 22, 2024
On this week’s edition of the podcast we discuss the Bears’ pre season. We give our thoughts on the early development of QB Caleb Williams and the new look offense. We also look back on the first three episodes of Hard Knocks as they follow the beloved Bear. Has this season of the show been as entertaining as past seasons?
Tuesday Jun 04, 2024
Tuesday Jun 04, 2024
On this week’s edition of the podcast we have a passionate discussion about MLB’s decision to integrate the Negro League’s statistics with their lifetime statistics. We discuss the WNBA and their skyrocketing popularity. Is their an issue with the way rookie superstar Caitlin Clark is being treated by veteran players? And it wouldn’t be a complete show without talking Bears. Is Ez crazy for thinking Chicago can go 12-5?
Monday Apr 29, 2024
Monday Apr 29, 2024
On this week’s edition of the podcast we recap the 2024 NFL Draft for the Chicago Bears. Caleb Williams is officially a Bear. We give our thoughts on all the Bears draft picks and let you know if we are finally over the Justin Fields trade. We also take a look around the division to see what our rivals did in the draft. And we give our draft grades for the Bears.
Monday Apr 08, 2024
Monday Apr 08, 2024
On this week’s edition of the podcast we recap the Women’s NCAA Championship as South Carolina took down Caitlin Clark and Iowa. We give our thoughts on what the future of women’s college hoops will bring. We also preview the Men’s NCAA Championship as defending champ UConn will face Purdue. Plus we discuss the NBA future of Purdue two time National Player of the Year Zach Edey. And we’re just 3 weeks from the NFL Draft. We look latest on the Bears and Caleb Williams. Are the Bears all in on Caleb too early?
Monday Mar 18, 2024
Monday Mar 18, 2024
Justin Fields has been traded. The QB we thought had a bright future for the Bears was sent to Pittsburgh for a 6th round pick. We spend the entire episode venting about the trade we hoped wouldn’t happen.
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Monday Mar 04, 2024
NFL Combine week has come and gone. We discuss the latest happenings with the Bears, Caleb Williams and Justin Fields. Which way is Ryan Poles leaning with the #1 pick? And is Caleb Williams the future or is it another QB prospect in the draft. And Mad Dog Russo gave his top 5 toughest sports on First Take this week. We discuss our Top 5.
Monday Feb 26, 2024
Monday Feb 26, 2024
On this episode we continue the discussion of what the Bears should do with the #1 pick in the draft. Should they take Caleb Williams, trade the pick and keep Justin Fields, or how about taking Marvin Harrison Jr? We go over all the scenarios. Glynn tells us who the Bears should pay close attention to at this week’s NFL Combine. We look back on the disater that was NBA All Star Weekend. And have the state of the Chicago pro sports teams created an apathetic fanbase?
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
On this edition of the EZ Smoke and the GM Podcast we look back at the fallout of Colin Cowherd telling the world that USC QB Caleb Williams does not want to play for the Bears and then walking it back the next day. Is Ryan Poles's draft situation with the #1 pick the toughest one in NFL history? It looks like 3 Bears are headed to the Hall of Fame and we give our picks on the Super Bowl.
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
On this week’s episode of the @Ez.Smoke.GM.Podcast we recap Championship Sunday in the NFL as Kansas City and San Francisco are heading to the Super Bowl. We look at what went wrong with the Ravens and Lions and look ahead to the big game in just under 2 weeks.
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
On this week’s episode of the @Ez.Smoke.GM.Podcast the Bears reportedly hired Shane Waldron as their new offensive coordinator. We give our thoughts on the hire. We recap last weekend’s NFL Divisional Playoff Round and look ahead to the conference title games. We discuss Milwaukee’s firing of head coach Adrian Griffin. And take a look at the latest baseball hall of fame class.