The Lore

Tom Loxas
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The Lore is a Chicago sports culture podcast focused on making sense of the moments that define the city’s relationship with sports. Each episode sits with people who lived it — from broadcasters and writers to executives and fans — unpacking how traditions form, memories linger, and meaning gets made over time. The show is hosted by Tom Loxas, a Chicago-based blogger and podcast host, formerly of Chicago Now and the Beers & Beat Guys podcast.

Episodes

  1. JAN 27

    Luke Stuckmeyer on Why Beer Money Still Lives On

    Luke Stuckmeyer of CHGO unpacks the origins and lasting impact of Beer Money, one of Chicago sports TV’s most beloved trivia segments. From its early inspiration to the moments fans still talk about years later, Luke walks through how the show found its voice — and its audience. The conversation also dives into behind-the-scenes production, why embracing the absurd made the show work, and what Beer Money taught Luke about live TV, sports fandom, and Chicago’s unique media culture.

    31 min

  2. 12/16/2025

    Matt Spiegel on how songs become Chicago sports anthems

    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 entire eras. Spiegel reflects on how music and sports culture fused in the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s, why certain songs became inseparable from Chicago teams, and what it was like being behind the scenes at The Score during some of the city’s most defining moments. It’s a conversation about memory, identity, and why the soundtrack of Chicago sports still hits just as hard as the highlights.

    27 min
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The Lore is a Chicago sports culture podcast focused on making sense of the moments that define the city’s relationship with sports. Each episode sits with people who lived it — from broadcasters and writers to executives and fans — unpacking how traditions form, memories linger, and meaning gets made over time. The show is hosted by Tom Loxas, a Chicago-based blogger and podcast host, formerly of Chicago Now and the Beers & Beat Guys podcast.

Information

  • Creator
    Tom Loxas
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Tom Loxas
  • Show Website
    The Lore