100 episodes
EZ, Smoke and the GM Podcast Ezra McCann, Brandon Williams, Glynn Morgan
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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 former college baseball player and currently coaches baseball at the elite youth level.
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Episode 125: Poor Caitlin
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?
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Episode 124: 2024 NFL Draft Recap
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.
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Episode 123: Women's & Men's College Basketball Championships
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?
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Episode 122: Justin Fields Traded To Pittsburgh
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.
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Episode 121: NFL Combine Week
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.
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Episode 120: Apathetic Fanbase
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?