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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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Friday Sep 30, 2022
Friday Sep 30, 2022
On this edition of the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we recap the Bears win over the Houston Texans. We discuss if it’s time to be concerned about the underwhelming play of Justin Fields. We also delve into the difference in media coverage between the Brett Favre and Ime Udoka scandals.
0:00 Bears/Justin Fields Talk
35:00 Brett Favre/Ime Udoka
1:10:00 Weekly Picks
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Tuesday Sep 20, 2022
Tuesday Sep 20, 2022
On this edition of the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we recap the Bears loss up at Lambeau. We discuss Justin Field’s performance vs Green Bay and why the passing offense looked lackluster. We also discuss what went right and wrong on the defensive side of the ball. All that plus we discuss Deion Sanders’ comments on the Grambling State fans after JSU’s big win over GSU. Was he wrong to call the Grambling fans pathetic for leaving early?
0:00 Bears/Packers Talk
37:38 Jackson State/Grambling State
46:43 Weekly Picks
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Friday Sep 16, 2022
Friday Sep 16, 2022
On this edition of the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we recap the Bears big win over San Francisco and get ready for the Sunday night game at Green Bay. We discuss the major upsets in college football including Notre Dame’s loss to Marshall, Nebraska’s loss to Georgia Southern and Texas A&M’s loss to Appalachian State. We also talk some baseball. As Aaron Judge chases the single season home run record in the American League, who should be considered the Home Run King? And who is this year’s MVP?
0:00 Bears Talk
48:12 College Football Upsets
01:00:57 Weekly Picks
01:16:00 Picks
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Thursday Sep 08, 2022
Thursday Sep 08, 2022
On this edition of the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast We preview the 2022 NFL Season. We give our predictions on all of the division winners, wildcards, conference champs and Super Bowl Champs. We also look back on Jackson State’s big win over Florida A&M last weekend.
0:00 NFL Preview
01:16:15 Jackson State Football
01:23:25 Weekly Picks
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Tuesday Aug 30, 2022
Tuesday Aug 30, 2022
On this edition of the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we recap the 3rd and final preseason game for the Bears. We give our thoughts on Justin Fields’ performance. We look back on Week 0 of the college football season, including Illinois and Northwestern’s big wins. We also look at Florida A&M’s football team finding out that 20 players were ineligible on the eve of their game at UNC. And is the White Sox season over?
0:00 Bears win 21-20 over Browns
36:47 College Football Discussion
47:05 White Sox Done?
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Monday Aug 22, 2022
Monday Aug 22, 2022
On this edition of the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast Roquan Smith ends his hold-in with the Bears. We give our thoughts on the teams’ first two preseason games. We discuss the White Sox and Yankees struggles. Plus we recap the “The Captain”, ESPN’s documentary on Derek Jeter.
0:00 Roquan Smith Ends his Hold In/Bears 2-0 in the preseason
36:47 White Sox/Yankees Talk
47:05 The Captain
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Friday Aug 12, 2022
Friday Aug 12, 2022
On this edition of the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we give our thoughts on the contract negotiations or lack there of between Roquan Smith and the Bears. We also discuss what we’d like to see from the Bears during the preseason. What’s the deal with Kevin Durant? Why do the White Sox keep underachieving? And in honor of the Field of Dreams game, we talk about our favorite sports movies of all time.
0:00 - Roquan Smith Hold In
25:30 - Bears Preseason Expectations
40:29 - Kevin Durant Talk
53:31 - White Sox Underachieving
1:04:56 - Field of Dreams/Favorite Sports Movies
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Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
On this edition of the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we give our thoughts on the current Bulls roster after resigning Zach LaVine, signing Andre Drummond and Goran Tragic and the drafting of Dalen Terry. We discuss the Bears trading for N’Keal Harry and their possible move to Arlington Heights. Plus we look at USC and UCLA going to the Big Ten, while Ez tells us how he would realign college football.
0:00 Bulls Talk
20:51 Bears Trade for N’Keal Harry
35:09 Bears To Arlington Heights
43:01 USC/UCLA To Big Ten
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Friday Jun 17, 2022
Friday Jun 17, 2022
On this edition of the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we recap the NBA Finals as the Warriors beat the Celtics 4-2 for their 4th title in 8 years. We discuss the latest on the DeShaun Watson allegations. We also give our thoughts on Washington Commanders DC Jack Del Rio’s comments on the January 6th attempted insurrection at the Capitol. Would you feel comfortable playing for him? Plus we talk some White Sox baseball.
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Tuesday May 24, 2022
Tuesday May 24, 2022
On this edition of the @ez.smoke.gm.podcast we discuss the fallout of the Josh Donaldson Tim Anderson feud after Donaldson’s racial comments towards the Sox shortstop. We delve into the NBA Conference Finals and we give our thoughts on the war of words between Alabama football coach Nick Saban, Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher and Jackson State coach Deion Sanders.
0:00 - Tim Anderson/Josh Donaldson
31:31 - NBA Conference Finals
52:17 - Nick Saban/Jimbo Fisher/Deion Sanders
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