The Stretch

Barstool Sports

Variety talk show encompassing national stories in pop culture, sports, & the internet hosted by Eddie, Chief & White Sox Dave. Harnessing the dynamic of the Barstool Chicago Radio hour, three longtime coworkers and Chicago locals offer their comedic perspective on news for the common man.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio

  • 49 minutes 59 seconds
    AJ Pierzynski on the State of Chicago Baseball and the MLB | Full Interview

    Chief and Whitesox Dave interview former White Sox catcher and World Series champion AJ Pierzynski to get his takes on the current state of Major League Baseball, the Chicago White Sox franchise, and his current experience as a host for his current show Foul Territory. Chief and Dave also address the unfortunate passing of Bears owner Virginia McCaskey, who was 102.


    You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio

    10 February 2025, 11:31 pm
  • 50 minutes 30 seconds
    Chicago Is Lifeless at Trade Deadline + Dark Days of Sports Calendar Are Here

    The guys discuss the Bulls lackluster trade deadline, Bears ownership, and the Blackhawks. We have also reached the darkest days of the sports calendar and are starting a movie club.


    You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio

    10 February 2025, 11:08 pm
  • 55 minutes 31 seconds
    Reacting to Chicago Trading Zach LaVine + Myles Garrett Has Requested a Trade

    On today's episode of The Stretch, Big Cat and Eddie are in New Orleans for the big game. Big Cat calls in for reactions to the Bulls Trading Zach Lavine to the Kings in a three way trade that seemingly wasn't favorable to the Bulls. We also get into the news of Browns pass rusher Myles Garrett requesting a trade, and what we would give up in order to get him to Chicago. We later get into Mark Messier's breakdown of Connor Bedard and our picks for the big game.


    You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio

    3 February 2025, 7:31 pm
  • 38 minutes 19 seconds
    Basketball Insider Sam Amico Breaks Down Chicago's Best Trade Deadline Options

    On today's interview episode we are joined by Hoops Wire's Sam Amico to break down the Chicago Bulls best trade deadline options.


    You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio

    31 January 2025, 6:00 pm
  • 55 minutes 5 seconds
    Ben Johnson Is Creating a New Culture in Chicago, Is Patrick Mahomes Already The G.O.A.T & Sox Fest Is Still a Disaster

    On today's episode of The Stretch, we get into the Bears hiring of Ben Johnson and a brand new coaching staff including Dennis Allen as DC and Declan Doyle as OC. We touch on how this is new for the Bears as Ben Johnson is expected to receive $13M per year, and the players are seemingly already bought in. We also get into the Cubs trading for Ryan Pressly, and how the annual Sox fest proved to be a disaster once again.


    You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio

    27 January 2025, 7:33 pm
  • 35 minutes 29 seconds
    Mike Martz on Hiring Ben Johnson & Coaching Jay Cutler | Full Interview

    On today's interview episode of The Stretch we are joined by former NFL head coach and Bears offensive coordinator Mike Martz. We get into his thoughts on the Bears hiring Ben Johnson, his time coaching Jay Cutler and the Bears and more.


    You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio

    24 January 2025, 11:30 am
  • 1 hour 6 minutes
    Heated Debate In Studio Over College Football National Championship (Ft. Ohio's Tate)

    On today's episode of The Stretch, we are joined by Ohio's Tate to breakdown the match up of Ohio State vs Notre Dame, and the match up in the gambling cave. Tate believes OSU matches up perfectly to ND, however Chief Disagrees. We also get more into our expectations for the Bears head coaching search, the NFC north being a fraudulent juggernaut conference, Tom Ricketts quote of only breaking even, and more.


    You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio

    20 January 2025, 8:32 pm
  • 37 minutes 21 seconds
    Tyler Eifert on Notre Dame vs Ohio State + Recruiting Zack Martin to the Bears

    On today's interview episode we are joined by former NFL and Notre Dame Tight End Tyler Eifert. We get into his time playing at Notre Dame and what is was like for him to play win the national championship game and his outlook on the upcoming match up. We are later joined by Free Agent offensive lineman Zack Martin. Eddie and Chief attempt to recruit Zack to come protect Caleb Williams here in Chicago.


    You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio

    17 January 2025, 11:30 am
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    We Build The Perfect Bears Stadium in Arlington Heights (Ft. Jersey Jerry)

    On today's episode of The Stretch we are joined by Arlington Heights resident Jersey Jerry. We get into the Bears coaching search, the Packers going out sad in the playoffs vs the Eagles, and we dream up all the crazy things we wish the Bears would include in a new stadium in Arlington Heights. New features include: an 18 story Portillo's, horse races at halftime, a strip club, a real Bear and more.


    You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio

    13 January 2025, 9:20 pm
  • 29 minutes 55 seconds
    Will Compton On Mike Vrabel vs Ben Johnson | Full Interview

    On today's interview episode of The Stretch we are joined by Bussin' W/ The Boys and 9 year NFL veteran Will Compton. We get into who he thinks is the best candidate for the Bears head coaching job, his time playing for Mike Vrabel and more.


    You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio

    10 January 2025, 5:00 pm
  • 53 minutes 29 seconds
    Caleb Williams is 1-0 at Lambeau Field + Deciding Our Favorite Coaching Candidates | Week 18 Recap

    On today's episode of The Stretch we recap the Bears finally beating the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field, and how Caleb Williams is 1-0 in enemy territory. We also get into how the season as a whole was disappointment, and discuss which head coaching candidates are best for the Chicago Bears. Later, we get into D-Rose night at the Untied Center and Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff.


    You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio

    6 January 2025, 10:21 pm
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