HeyJaredThe Shawn Mackey Show
As we journey through life, we are often shaped by our culture and the society in which we live. Sports has always been a big influence in my life, especially Chicago Cubs baseball and Chicago Bears football.
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Craig Counsell Isn't Who Cubs Fans Think He Is | The Shawn Mackey Show (opens the original)
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Craig Counsell has been on my mind—and I finally had to talk about it. In this episode of The Shawn Mackey Show , I explain why I'm still not convinced Craig Counsell deserves to be considered one of baseball's elite managers. I compare his first season with the Cubs to David Ross' final season, examine his data-driven approach, and compare his results with Pat Murphy in Milwaukee. I also talk about the Cubs' playoff push, Jed Hoyer's aggressive trade deadline, and why I believe managerial decis
Ben Johnson's Bears Are Different! Bears Camp Reactions, Rookie Analysis & Cubs Talk (opens the original)
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Before diving into football, I couldn't ignore what the Cubs have been doing. They put together an impressive road trip by winning series against both the Pirates and Cardinals before returning home to take down the Yankees. I even made the trip to St. Louis, where I caught the extra-inning win and visited one of the city's incredible science museums. It turned into a great family experience filled with STEM exhibits, interactive displays, and plenty of baseball memories. Then it was time to fin
Ben Johnson Has a Master Plan... and the Chicago Bears Might Surprise Everyone | S3 Ep. 13 (opens the original)
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Football season is finally here, and I'm diving headfirst into everything surrounding the Chicago Bears. In this episode of The Shawn Mackey Show , I start with a Cubs update before breaking down several of the Bears' newest draft picks, explaining why Ben Johnson's offensive philosophy has me excited, and discussing how Ryan Poles may finally be assembling a roster built for long-term success. I also preview training camp and announce the return of one of my favorite segments— "Sh*t That Pisses
Will MLB Owners and Players Avoid a Lockout? Plus My Frustration with the Cubs (opens the original)
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Major League Baseball's labor negotiations continue to heat up, and in this episode I explain what MLB players are asking for in the next Collective Bargaining Agreement and why I believe they may have the upper hand over team owners. I also discuss the latest Chicago Cubs roster moves, including the additions and departures that have left many fans questioning the team's direction as the trade deadline approaches. Plus, I announce an exciting shift for The Shawn Mackey Show as football season r
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