Room A-108
🎙 Welcome to Room A-108 — Where Local Legends and Sports Culture Collide 🏈🏀⚾ Hosted by CJ & David, Room A-108 is the go-to podcast for passionate sports fans in the Greater Chicagoland Area, with a spotlight on the South Suburbs. Whether you're from the block or just love the game, you're in the right room. Each episode dives deep into the stories behind the stats — featuring exclusive interviews with former South Suburban athletes who have taken their talents beyond the field and into success stories that inspire. We shine a light on the hometown heroes you grew up hearing about — and those you need to know. But we don’t stop there. We break down the latest in: 🏈 Chicago Bears & NFL coverage 🏀 NCAA Football & Basketball insights 🥊MMA, UFC, & Boxing discussions ⚾ MLB, NBA, and all things trending in the sports world 🛎️ Subscribe now and step into Room A-108 — where every conversation starts local and goes global.
Episodes
Aired on Jun 22, 2025: In this episode of Room A-108, we sit down with former Thornwood basketball standout Trey Blue — a South Holland native who helped lead the Thunderbirds downstate in 2006 and went on to play Division I basketball at Fordham, Illinois State, and Vermont. Trey breaks down his incredible high school journey, including: 🏀 The iconic 2006 downstate run 🏀 What made those Thornwood teams so legendary 🏀 The influe...
Aired on May 23, 2025: In this inspiring episode of Room A-108, hosts David and CJ sit down with Leslie Majors, a true Chicagoland legend. From youth football in Harvey to starting four straight years at Indiana University, Leslie shares his journey through every phase of the game—on and off the field. 🎤 Topics covered in this episode include: 🏈 Growing up playing for the Harvey Colts ⚡ Becoming a football & track star at Tho...
Aired on May 14, 2025: In this episode, we sit down with former Thornwood High School basketball standout Geremie Allison to talk hoops, hustle, and what it takes to compete at the highest level in high school basketball. We dive into: ✅ Geremie's upbringing and journey to the court ✅ What it was like playing in two championship games ✅ Behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else ✅ The mindset of an elite high school ath...
Aired on May 2, 2025: In this loaded episode of Room A-108, hosts David and CJ break down all the biggest moves from the 2025 NFL Draft—with a deep dive into how the Chicago Bears fared this year. From their top picks to sleeper selections, we analyze what this draft means for the future of the Bears franchise. We also talk Shedeur Sanders and his NFL potential, plus what was the cause of his slip into the 5th round. Then we shift ...
Aired on Apr 24, 2025: In this episode of Room A-108, hosts David and CJ sit down with special guest DeShaughn Boyd, assistant basketball coach at Rich Township High School. DeShaughn takes us through his athletic journey—from his early days on the gridiron with the Hazel Crest Mustangs, to his pivotal high school transfer from Thornwood to Hillcrest in his senior year. We dive into his coaching philosophy, the culture he's buildin...
Aired on Apr 12, 2025: In this episode, hosts David & CJ sit down with Thornwood High School alumni and basketball standout, Reggie Hamilton. Join us as we dive into his pivot from football to basketball full-time, his accomplished and decorated playing career, and now his journey back home, coaching at Thornwood High School. Whether you're a basketball fanatic or just love an inspiring story, this conversation is packed with i...
Aired on Feb 23, 2025: In this episode, co-hosts CJ and David delve into the insights and experiences of Pat Hill, the Assistant Defensive Line Coach for the Minnesota Vikings. Recording from the Glazier Coaching Clinic in Oak Brook, IL, they explore various topics related to Pat's coaching journey and his current role with the Vikings. Listeners can look forward to hearing about Pat's evolution as a coach, his memorable moments wo...
Aired on Feb 1, 2025: Welcome back to Room A-108! In this exciting episode, we dive deep into the thrilling CFP Championship matchup between Ohio State and Notre Dame. Join us as we break down the pivotal moments, standout performances, and what this game means for the future of college football with the introduction of the first-ever 12-team playoff format. But that's not all! We're also discussing the Chicago Bears' fresh start u...
Aired on Jan 19, 2025: Welcome to Room A-108 with your hosts CJ & David! In this episode, we dive deep into the Chicago Bears' head coach search, break down the excitement of the College Football Playoffs Championship, and analyze the NFL playoff matchups that have fans buzzing. Whether you're a die-hard Bears fan or just love football talk, you won't want to miss this engaging discussion filled with insights, predictions, and ...
Aired on Jan 16, 2025: Join hosts CJ and David in this exciting episode of Room A-108 as they sit down with UFC Welterweight contender Neil Magny! In this exclusive interview, Neil shares his journey in MMA, his time on The Ultimate Fighter, reveals his dream fight, and discusses his personal UFC Mt. Rushmore. We dive deep into the ongoing debate between Jones vs Aspinall or Pereira, and much more! Whether you're a die-hard MMA fan...
Aired January 11, 2025: Join co-hosts David and CJ in this exciting new episode of Room A-108 as they dive into the latest buzz from the world of sports! They tackle the Chicago Bears' head coaching search, discuss the upcoming NFL Wild Card Playoffs, and College Football Playoffs. Plus, don’t miss their heartfelt tribute to Derrick Rose Night, celebrating the impact of one of Chicago's favorite basketball stars. Tune in for insigh...
Aired on Dec 26, 2024: Join co-hosts CJ and Dave in Room A-108! In this episode, they tackle pressing questions about the Bears' head coach options—Flores or Johnson? They recap all the action from the College Football Playoff First Round, and more. Tune in for insights, debates, and a whole lot of fun.
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Aired on Dec 14, 2024: In this episode, we dive into the latest buzz surrounding NFL legend Bill Belichick heading to UNC! Is this the move that will shake up college football? 🤔 We’ll also cover our predictions for the College Football Playoff (CFP) - who’s in, who’s out, and what teams could surprise us! 📊🏆 And don’t miss our Heisman trophy predictions! Who’s taking home the coveted award this year? Join the discussion and sha...
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