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A weekly Chicago Fire podcast from Hot Time in Old Town

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    • 4.5 • 8 Ratings

A weekly Chicago Fire podcast from Hot Time in Old Town

    Below Rock Bottom

    Below Rock Bottom

    Ruben and RJ are back this week after a horrid performence against the Revolution. They discuss how they would manage the club if they had the job and what, if anything is actually working.



    They then look at the roster construction and try to sus out what if any moves could be made during the summer, including where Omari Glasgow could fit in.

    All that and more on this week's Hot Cast.

    • 42 min
    Better is not Good

    Better is not Good

    On this episode of the Hot Cast, Ruben and RJ return to the podcast waves to discuss what turned out to be a very interesting scoreless draw.

    They discuss the tactical changes made in the match, how the club responded to the previous week's injuries, and how the defense responded to giving up 4 goals against RSL.



    After a patrion pause, they preview the next game against the New England Revolution. They talk about the Rev's struggles and how this is a must win for the Fire.



    All of that plus some stadium talk on this week's Hot Cast.

    • 46 min
    Make a Change

    Make a Change

    Rubena nd RJ return after a dismal performence from the Chicago Fire has them wondering what needs to change. they discuss Frank Klopas' roll with the club and talk about whether or not he needs to resign as manager.



    They also discuss the recent Bears stadium announcement of an announcement and what that could potentially mean for the Fire and Red Stars. All that and more on this week's episode of the Hot Cast.



    you can support the show over at patreon.com/thelantern

    • 38 min
    Up and Down

    Up and Down

    Ruben and RJ return after a week off to an up-and-down stretch of the Fire. They catch up on the win in Houston and compare it to the hopeless performence against the Red Bulls. What was the difference between the two games and what can the Fire do to have more like Houston?



    They also discuss the Open Cup (This was recorded on Monday Night) and the new MLS roster rules. That and more on this week's Hot Cast



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    • 36 min
    We've Seen Enough

    We've Seen Enough

    The Chicago Fire laid an egg in Atlanta and Ruben and RJ break down what went wrong. They discuss Frank Klopas' tactics and what they'd change to make the team function better. They also discuss whether or not FK is the right man for the job. Then they talk about the decline of Rafael Czichos and whether or not he should continue to start every week. All that and more on this week's Hot Cast.

    • 34 min
    Rain On Me

    Rain On Me

    Ruben and RJ are back to discuss everything but the Fire's 1-1 draw with the New England Revolution, but they do that anyway. But they start the show talking about the referee lockout being over before getting into the draw. They talk about Allen Arigoni's good performances and the bounceback game from Tobias Salquest and also praise the performence of Hugo Cuypers, as well. They also spend some time talking about some of the problems with Frank Klopas' tactics.



    In the second half of the show, discuss Next week against Atlanta, the international games taking place last weekend, and Omari Glasgow. Plus RJ gives his prediction for the White Sox record. All that and more on this week's HotCast



    you can support the show over at patreon.com/TheLantern

    • 36 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
8 Ratings

8 Ratings

Minnesota Kicks Fan ,

Fire show (pun intended)

Loving this content as we begin the new season. Feeling very optimistic about the direction the fire are heading. Keep up the good work lads

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