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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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Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
On this edition of the EZ, Smoke & The GM Podcast we look back on the NCAA Women’s National Championship Game between LSU & Iowa. We give our thoughts on the backlash LSU’s Angel Reese received on social media for her trash talking Iowa’s Caitlin Clark. We also discuss how women’s basketball can take advantage of their current boost in popularity. The Bulls are looking to clinch a spot in the play in tournament. Should the Bears still consider drafting Jalen Carter? And we discuss our thoughts on MLB’s rule changes and if they are good for the game.
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
On this edition of the EZ, Smoke & The GM Podcast we give our thoughts on the Bears trading their #1 pick to Carolina and their free agent acquisitions last week. We discuss the Lamar Jackson sweepstakes. Are NFL owners colluding against Jackson? We look back on the World Basball Classic and the madness of the NCAA Tournament. And the Pat Bev Effect seems to be working for the Bulls.
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
On this edition of the EZ, Smoke & The GM Podcast we discussed Daniel Jones getting a contract with the Giants, the Ravens giving Lamar Jackson the Franchise Tag, Aaron Rodgers talking to the Jets and whether or not the Bears should go after Orlando Brown. GM gives us his thoughts on the NFL Combine. What’s going on with Ja Morant and his off the court issues? And are you Team Perk or Team Reddick. Is there a racial component to the MVP Race?
Friday Feb 24, 2023
Friday Feb 24, 2023
On this edition of the EZ, Smoke & The GM Podcast we recap the lackluster NBA All Star Weekend. Pat Beverly has signed with the Bulls for the remainder of the season. Will this impact their playoff push? Eric Bieniemy has been hired as the Washington Commandos Offensive Coordinator. We’re still dumbfounded that he hasn’t been hired as a head coach. And we give our thoughts on the XFL rules changes.
Friday Feb 17, 2023
Friday Feb 17, 2023
On this edition of the EZ, Smoke & The GM Podcast we recap the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. We discuss the the MVP Patrick Mahomes and whether or not its too early to annoint him as the GOAT. We kick around why Chiefs Offensive Coordinator Eric Bieniemy still doesn’t have a job. Why are members of the media trying to trade Justin Fields? We also talk a little Bulls as we enter the All Star Break. Should the Bulls sign a guard after the break?
Friday Feb 10, 2023
Friday Feb 10, 2023
On this edition of the EZ, Smoke & The GM Podcast we discuss LeBron James becoming the NBA’s all-time scorer. We analyze all of the deals leading up to the NBA’s trade deadline. We ponder why the Bulls didn’t make a move. Oh, and by the way the Super Bowl is this week. Has this year’s Super Bowl been overshadowed by the NBA news filled week? Is it a huge deal that both Suer Bowl QB’s are Black? And Devin Hester was denied again for the Hall. GM and EZ disagree about one of the people that did make it.
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
On this edition of the EZ, Smoke & The GM Podcast we discuss the latest retirement of Tom Brady and whether we think he will remain retired. We also look at how his retirement effects the Bears #1 Draft Pick. Patrick Mahomes’ dad says the Bears told him they were going to draft him in 2017. Would he have been the same player with the Bears? We also look at the latest coaching hires in the NFL as DeMeco Ryans is hired by the Texans and Sean Payton looks to be going to Denver.
Thursday Jan 19, 2023
Thursday Jan 19, 2023
We welcome special guest Anthony Herron from Fox 32’s Bears Postgame Live, Big Ten Network, Pac 12 Network, Sirius XM and 670 The Score to the podcast. We discuss new Bears President & CEO Kevin Warren, Justin Fields and what they should do with the #1 pick of the draft. We also recap the Wild Card Round of the NFL Playoffs and the Bulls’ inconsistent season continues in Paris as they get ready to take on Detroit.
00:00 Bears Conversation w/ Anthony Herron
25:02 More Reaction to Bears Hiring Kevin Warren
38:35 NFL Wild Card Recap
1:36:35 Bulls Talk
1:15:49 Weekly Picks
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Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
On this edition of the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast the Bears get the #1 Pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Thanks Lovie!!!We discuss what they should do with the pick. We also touch on the people that say they should trade QB Justin Fields. We also discuss Lovie Smith’s dismissal as head coach of the Texans. Plus we look back on the College Football National Championship Game as Georgia stomped all over TCU.
0:00 Bears #1 Pick/Lovie Smith Fired
1:08:30 CFB National Championship
1:21:24 Weekly Picks
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Friday Jan 06, 2023
Friday Jan 06, 2023
On this edition of the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we look back on the unfortunate scene in Cincinnati on Monday night when Buffalo Bills Safety Damar Hamlin collapsed due to cardiac arrest during the game. We discuss the positive prognosis that came out from the his doctors on his condition. We analyze Skip Bayless’ infamous tweet. We give our thoughts on how the Bears have handled Justin Fields during the final weeks of the season. Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren is rumored to be the favorite for the Bears President job. And the inconsistent Bulls keep on stopping and rolling.
0:00 Damar Hamlin Discussion
36:35 Justin Fields and The Bears
59:26 Kevin Warren
1:07:52 Bulls Talk
1:25:54 Weekly Picks
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