The Lore

Tom Loxas
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The Lore is a Chicago sports podcast about the stories that live around the games. Hosted by Tom Loxas (formerly of Chicago Now and Beers and Beat Guys podcast). The Lore sits at the intersection of sports, music, media, and city culture—exploring the moments, sounds, and memories that made Chicago sports feel bigger than the box score. Each episode features a guest with a real connection to the city, unpacking: How they first fell into sports Chicago moments that stuck with them The cultural lore—songs, broadcasts, places, personalities—that shaped how it all felt It’s about why this stuff mattered—and still does. Chicago sports, told through people and culture.

Episodes

  1. DEC 16

    Matt Spiegel on The Sounds of Joy and Dominance

    Chicago sports radio voice and musician Matt Spiegel joins The Lore to talk about the moments and sounds that shaped how Chicago sports felt—from baseball broadcasts and iconic theme music to the Bulls’ dynasty and the songs that defined eras. Spiegel walks through: how music and sports culture fused in the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s why certain songs became inseparable from Chicago teams what it was like being behind the scenes during defining moments at The Score and the stories that still stick with him years later It’s a conversation about memory, identity, and why the soundtrack of Chicago sports still hits as hard as the highlights.

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About

The Lore is a Chicago sports podcast about the stories that live around the games. Hosted by Tom Loxas (formerly of Chicago Now and Beers and Beat Guys podcast). The Lore sits at the intersection of sports, music, media, and city culture—exploring the moments, sounds, and memories that made Chicago sports feel bigger than the box score. Each episode features a guest with a real connection to the city, unpacking: How they first fell into sports Chicago moments that stuck with them The cultural lore—songs, broadcasts, places, personalities—that shaped how it all felt It’s about why this stuff mattered—and still does. Chicago sports, told through people and culture.

Information

  • Creator
    Tom Loxas
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    1
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Tom Loxas
  • Show Website
    The Lore