<![CDATA[Monsters of Music City]]>Two lifelong friends. Decades of sports arguments. One shared obsession with Chicago sports. Welcome to Monsters of Music City, the Chicago sports debate show connecting the 312 to the 615.

We grew up debating every play on the playground, and now we’re taking the rivalry to the mic—with one of us holding down the home turf in Chicago and the other repping from exiled territory in Nashville. Whether we’re breaking down the latest Sunday heartbreak at Soldier Field, arguing over rotations at the United Center, or debating front office moves for the Cubs, White Sox, and Blackhawks, we bring the kind of authentic, unfiltered sports arguments only lifelong best friends can have.

No corporate talking points, no polished media filter—just two die-hard fans doing what we've done our entire lives: talking real ball, calling each other out, and bleeding Chicago sports.

New episodes drop twice a week, plus live reaction shows immediately following every Bears game. Hit follow, grab your Italian beef, and join the debate from the lakefront to Tennessee.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:19:33 GMTSat, 12 Sep 2026 21:06:20 GMT60Once Upon a Diamond<p>Two lifelong friends. Decades of sports arguments. One shared obsession with Chicago sports. Welcome to <b>Monsters of Music City</b>, the Chicago sports debate show connecting the 312 to the 615.</p><p>We grew up debating every play on the playground, and now we’re taking the rivalry to the mic—with one of us holding down the home turf in Chicago and the other repping from exiled territory in Nashville. Whether we’re breaking down the latest Sunday heartbreak at Soldier Field, arguing over rotations at the United Center, or debating front office moves for the Cubs, White Sox, and Blackhawks, we bring the kind of authentic, unfiltered sports arguments only lifelong best friends can have.</p><p>No corporate talking points, no polished media filter—just two die-hard fans doing what we've done our entire lives: talking real ball, calling each other out, and bleeding Chicago sports.</p><p>New episodes drop twice a week, plus live reaction shows immediately following every Bears game. Hit follow, grab your Italian beef, and join the debate from the lakefront to Tennessee.</p>episodicOnce Upon a Diamondonceuponadiamond3419@gmail.comyes<![CDATA[Caleb Williams Drama, are the Bears Done ? ]]> zero touchdowns, and a lot of frustration. JT and Brandon hit the mics to talk through the Bears' painfully boring 9-3 game against the Vikings.

JT brings the heat, venting about the lack of offense, the brutal goal-line fumble, and Caleb Williams getting hurt. Brandon tries to play the optimist, focusing on how well the defense played to keep them in it.

Is it time to panic, or just a bump in the road? Tune in for the postgame therapy session every Bears fan needs right now.

]]>af72b380-57a6-4037-b0c1-30ef0582391fTue, 22 Sep 2026 13:59:08 GMT<p> zero touchdowns, and a lot of frustration. JT and Brandon hit the mics to talk through the Bears' painfully boring 9-3 game against the Vikings.</p><p>JT brings the heat, venting about the lack of offense, the brutal goal-line fumble, and Caleb Williams getting hurt. Brandon tries to play the optimist, focusing on how well the defense played to keep them in it.</p><p>Is it time to panic, or just a bump in the road? Tune in for the postgame therapy session every Bears fan needs right now.</p>yes00:36:1414Caleb Williams Drama, are the Bears Done ? full<![CDATA[CUBS Talk w JT ]]>Welcome to a new era of the podcast. In this kickoff solo episode, JT lays out his vision for the show moving forward and dives straight into the most critical stretch of Chicago Cubs baseball.

With the Cubs sitting at 85-68 and holding the top NL Wild Card spot, JT breaks down exactly what to expect in these final weeks. The Brewers might have locked up the Central, but with the Phillies breathing down our necks, every single game against the Reds, Marlins, and Red Sox carries genuine weight.

Plus, JT takes a deep dive into Pete Crow-Armstrong’s historic 2026 season. With 44 home runs, 115 runs scored, and 37 stolen bases, PCA is putting up MVP numbers when it matters most. Tune in for honest takes, roster outlooks, and what the Cubs need to do to secure October baseball.

]]>8e295354-b9be-4acc-97ac-fbda1fcc3067Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:57:35 GMT<p>Welcome to a new era of the podcast. In this kickoff solo episode, JT lays out his vision for the show moving forward and dives straight into the most critical stretch of Chicago Cubs baseball.</p><p>With the Cubs sitting at 85-68 and holding the top NL Wild Card spot, JT breaks down exactly what to expect in these final weeks. The Brewers might have locked up the Central, but with the Phillies breathing down our necks, every single game against the Reds, Marlins, and Red Sox carries genuine weight.</p><p>Plus, JT takes a deep dive into Pete Crow-Armstrong’s historic 2026 season. With 44 home runs, 115 runs scored, and 37 stolen bases, PCA is putting up MVP numbers when it matters most. Tune in for honest takes, roster outlooks, and what the Cubs need to do to secure October baseball.</p>no00:23:2211CUBS Talk w JT bonus<![CDATA[ EP 2 PCA MVP/ Bears Humbled ?]]>In this week's episode, we are gearing up for the massive NFC North clash as the Bears host the Vikings at Soldier Field. We break down the keys to the game and evaluate the roster to give you our definitive Top 5 Bears players right now.

Then, we transition to the diamond to talk about Pete Crow-Armstrong’s historic 2026 season. With PCA closing in on a 40/40 season and hitting the 10.0 WAR mark, we look at the mechanical adjustments at the plate that fueled this unprecedented MVP breakout and what it means for the Cubs. Finally, we wrap up with our boldest predictions and hot takes for the week. You don't want to miss it!

]]>5db03410-5d94-4b9f-8ba0-55856485714bFri, 18 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT<p>In this week's episode, we are gearing up for the massive NFC North clash as the Bears host the Vikings at Soldier Field. We break down the keys to the game and evaluate the roster to give you our definitive Top 5 Bears players right now.</p><p>Then, we transition to the diamond to talk about Pete Crow-Armstrong’s historic 2026 season. With PCA closing in on a 40/40 season and hitting the 10.0 WAR mark, we look at the mechanical adjustments at the plate that fueled this unprecedented MVP breakout and what it means for the Cubs. Finally, we wrap up with our boldest predictions and hot takes for the week. You don't want to miss it!</p>yes01:05:5612 EP 2 PCA MVP/ Bears Humbled ?full<![CDATA[Bear Vs Panthers week 1 ]]>we recap week 1 and breakdown the explosive offensive performance

]]>1a816a25-c35a-4b00-bd47-6b6d563754e7Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:10:59 GMT<p>we recap week 1 and breakdown the explosive offensive performance</p>no00:49:43Bear Vs Panthers week 1 full<![CDATA[Lost in Audio Translation (But the Bears Takes are loud and clear)]]>
  • Finally! One friend in the 615, one in the 312, and over a decade of sports debates coming to your speakers. 🎙️
  • Pardon our dust on the audio this time around—we just couldn't wait to drop this before our live Bears post-game reactions this Sunday! 🐻⬇️
  • Catch us twice a week breaking down the Cubs, Sox, and everything Chicago sports. ⚾🏈
    • ]]>    5f6fa9cf-d449-49b6-866d-94c58c05644bSat, 12 Sep 2026 21:10:05 GMT<ul><li>Finally! One friend in the 615, one in the 312, and over a decade of sports debates coming to your speakers. 🎙️<br /></li><li>Pardon our dust on the audio this time around—we just couldn't wait to drop this before our live Bears post-game reactions this Sunday! 🐻⬇️<br /></li><li>Catch us twice a week breaking down the Cubs, Sox, and everything Chicago sports. ⚾🏈</li></ul>no01:14:21Lost in Audio Translation (But the Bears Takes are loud and clear)full