The Hard C.A.P.

The Hard CAP
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3 longtime friends and Chicago sports fans inform and entertain with their unique perspective, fun stories, drafts, and more! thehardcap.substack.com

  1. Breaking: Bears Win Practice!

    08/09/2025

    Breaking: Bears Win Practice!

    The Bears are officially training camp champs! In this week’s episode, Peter, Chris, and Matt break down the headlines coming out of training camp and what they actually means (spoiler: not much, but we’ll still talk about it for 40 minutes). We cover: * Practice Champs: How one hot day in August can get an entire fan base buzzing. * The Caleb Check-In: Did Williams look like the guy? Or just another Mitch Trubisky? * Training Camp Overreactions: Our picks for the most over-the-top takes of the week. * Panic Meter: Measuring fan anxiety from “it’s just practice” to “trade everyone.” Plus, we close things out with our listener-favorite segment, Matt Getz Anzwerz. 🎧 Listen Now – Available wherever you get your podcasts! 📱 Follow & Subscribe: * TikTok → tiktok.com/@thehardcapcast * Instagram → instagram.com/thehardcapcast * YouTube → www.youtube.com/@TheHardC.A.P * Substack → thehardcap.substack.com Get full access to The Hard CAP at thehardcap.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 6m
  2. One Bite, One Dream

    07/01/2025

    One Bite, One Dream

    🎙️ The Hard C.A.P. – One Bite, One Dream 🍗🏀 In this snack-sized yet full-flavored episode of The Hard C.A.P., the guys tip things off with the latest NBA offseason buzz—big moves, wild trades, and which teams are cooking up real contenders. Then it’s time for the main event: the One Bite Food Fantasy Draft 🍤🧆🍕. Matt, Peter, and Chris go head-to-head drafting the best single-bite foods in a snake-style showdown. No utensils, no rules, just vibes. Who builds the ultimate one-bite platter? Who drafts like they’ve never seen an hors d'oeuvre? You decide. We wrap with another edition of Matt Getz Anzwerz, where Matt asks the internet’s toughest questions with wisdom, wit, and absolutely no filter. 🎧 Subscribe, Watch, and Follow Us: * Substack: https://thehardcap.substack.com * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehardcapcast/ * TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehardcapcast * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHardC.A.P Get full access to The Hard CAP at thehardcap.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 1m
  3. Round Table Rock

    06/13/2025

    Round Table Rock

    Chris takes the reins in this special NBA Finals Round Table edition of The Hard C.A.P., joined by regular hosts Matt and Peter — plus two electric guests: sports savant Alex Washington and Emmy award-winning actor Lamorne Morris. The panel dives deep into all things NBA Finals in a fast-paced, no-holds-barred basketball breakdown. 🔥 Topics include: * Is the series going as you expected — or has it gone completely sideways? * What’s been the biggest factor shaping the Finals so far? * Do the benches hold the key to winning it all? * And who is the ultimate X-Factor heading into the next games? Expect hot takes, bold predictions, and serious laughs — from hoops strategy to the guys’ very spicy Finals theories. 📲 Follow & Subscribe for full episodes, clips, and more: * 📸 Instagram: @thehardcapcast * 🎵 TikTok: @thehardcap * ▶️ YouTube: The Hard C.A.P. Podcast * ✍️ Substack: The Hard C.A.P. The Hard C.A.P. — where hoops, heat, and hilarity collide. Don’t miss this one. Get full access to The Hard CAP at thehardcap.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 5m

  4. 06/05/2025

    NBA Finals PreCAP: Thunder, Pacers & Predictions

    We’re locked in for the 2025 NBA Finals, and The Hard C.A.P. crew is here with your ultimate PreCAP. Peter, Chris, and Matt break down the playoff journeys of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers, highlight signature wins, dissect key injuries, and debate the biggest X-factors—from Shai vs. Haliburton to Siakam vs. Jalen Williams and coaching brains. Then it's legacy talk: Who needs this title more? Whose fanbase has the stronger Finals vibe? And of course, the guys lock in their picks for Finals MVP and series winner. Plus, Matt brings the heat in a new edition of The Second City Smackdown, and he also drops another curveball in Matt Getz Anzwerz, where sports meet the absurd. Hit that follow on Substack, and catch us on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok @TheHardCapCast. Let’s get into it—no C.A.P. Get full access to The Hard CAP at thehardcap.substack.com/subscribe

    50 min

  5. 05/29/2025

    Yes 'Cers, the Thunder Roll

    In this exciting episode of The Hard CAP, Chris, Matt, and Peter are joined by a very special guest—former college basketball player, and friend of the pod, Alex Washington! The crew tips things off with a deep dive into the NBA Conference Finals matchups, breaking down key players, coaching strategies, and what each team needs to do to punch their ticket to the Finals. Then it’s time for some friendly competition with the Second City Showdown—a trivia game that tests everyone’s knowledge of Chicago sports and beyond. Sparks fly, laughs are had, and rivalries are born. Finally, things get weird (as they always do) with another edition of Matt Getz Anzwerz, where Matt throws out his trademark off-the-wall questions and forces the rest of the crew to give their best answers. Packed with insight, banter, and a few buzzer-beaters of its own, this episode is one you won’t want to miss! Get full access to The Hard CAP at thehardcap.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 2m
  6. The Hard C.A.P. Reborn

    05/22/2025

    The Hard C.A.P. Reborn

    After a long hiatus, The Hard C.A.P. returns with Matt, Chris, and Peter (but not Alex…yet) diving straight into the madness of the NBA playoffs and breaking down Caleb Williams’ NFL potential. The crew also unpacks the surprising shift in MLB policy: reinstatment of deceased banned players. Plus, it’s the debut of a brand-new trivia battle, Second City Smackdown, and the triumphant return of fan-favorite segment Matt Getz Anzwerz. It's the comeback episode with all the takes, laughs, and chaos you missed. Subscribe to our substack here! Instagram @thehardcapcast TikTok @thehardcapcast Get full access to The Hard CAP at thehardcap.substack.com/subscribe

    52 min
  7. 0305 - Bruh Bears!

    05/04/2024

    0305 - Bruh Bears!

    On this edition of The Hard C.A.P. the guys discuss the NBA Playoff, play an NFL Draft edition of Bruh! and as always have Alex's Trivia Question of the week and Matt Getz Anzwerz, so listen up! Get full access to The Hard CAP at thehardcap.substack.com/subscribe

    1 hr
  8. 304 - Bully Bully

    04/19/2024

    304 - Bully Bully

    In a grand return, the guys are here to discuss the Bulls victory in the first play in game as well as catch up on life between episodes. Alex provides a poignant Trivia of the Week and Matt has a lot of questions pent up, so listen up! Get full access to The Hard CAP at thehardcap.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 20m
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3 longtime friends and Chicago sports fans inform and entertain with their unique perspective, fun stories, drafts, and more! thehardcap.substack.com

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  • Creator
    The Hard CAP
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    72
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The Hard CAP
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