Time In Podcast

Time In Podcast

As the game clock counts down, the hot takes ramp up. Join co-hosts Uncle Jano and Uncle Taco for some friendly banter about sports, spirits and life.

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February 26, 2025 48 mins

Get ready for an electrifying episode as we dive into the offseason strategies of Chicago’s beloved teams! In this jam-packed podcast, we’ll break down the Chicago Bears' approach to a crucial offseason, analyzing free-agent signings, the draft, and potential moves that will set them up for a dominant season ahead. What will the Bears do to revamp their roster and put themselves in contention?

But that’s not all – Will the Cubs...

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In this episode, we dive into a Chicago Bears midseason update, analyzing the team's performance so far and evaluating their playoff prospects as they navigate a challenging season. From key injuries to standout players, we discuss what’s working and where improvements are needed as the Bears head into the latter half of the year. 

Shifting gears to Major League Baseball, we turn our attention to the offseason, offering predict...

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October 30, 2024 46 mins

The bearded funcles couldn't stay away.  Join us in this episode of "Time In Podcast" as hosts Uncle Taco and Uncle Jano dive deep into the Windy City’s most exciting sports narratives! With the Chicago Bears reaching the midpoint of their season, we’ll dissect their performance so far, highlight key players, and offer our predictions for the second half.

Plus, we’ll unpack the recent hiring of the Chicago White Sox&a...

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March 19, 2024 50 mins

Your favorite funcles are back bidding adieu to Justin Fields while discussing a wide array of possible outcomes for the Bears in the 2024 NFL draft.  Tyson returns to the ring, KC Chiefs have no shortage of rings and and an Arlington stadium has a nice ring to it.  

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August 15, 2023 47 mins

The uncles tackle some weird topics including Michael Oher family shenanigans and Wander Franco's daycare business prospects taking a hit.   PSA: Mothers don't let your babies grow up to be ballplayers who date underage children!

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August 8, 2023 51 mins

The dysfunction of the Chicago White Sox reaches new levels.  Uncle Taco and Uncle Jano discuss whether anything short of the nuclear option exists for fixing this wayward franchise.

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Uncle Jano and Uncle Taco return from a long hiatus to once again explore the shattered dreams the White Sox cause them.  With the NFL season around the corner, the Uncles talk about Justin Fields, the ever inflating QB market and the Running back hold outs. 

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March 13, 2023 56 mins

NFL legal tampering period begins with a bang.  Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles continues to show he will not sit idly by after trading the number 1 pick, making some impact signings right out of the gate.  Sit back, strap in and hunker down Bears fans - it's gonna be one hell of a ride this season!

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February 9, 2023 36 mins

Your funcles Jano and Taco recap a crazy NBA trade deadline day.  Uncle Taco drops some disappointing outlook for the Chicago sports landscape.  

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February 5, 2023 56 mins

Uncle Taco provides a route on fixing the NFL Pro Bowl so that it no longer sucks.  Aaron Rodgers done in Green Bay and Derek Carr lands some new digs.  We play airchair GM once again to place quarterbacks in an ideal situation.  And Uncle Jano looks to settle the score in his sports movie prowess.

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January 19, 2023 46 mins

Uncle Taco and Uncle Jano recap wild card weekend while special guest host the Oracle returns to give his divisional round predictions.  Don't call it a lock!  Will Uncle Jano go broke honoring his promise?

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January 12, 2023 62 mins

NFL Wild Card Weekend Predictions Explored. Spreads, storylines and rookie third string starters galore.  Then comes GM for a moment - What do Uncles Taco and Jano do with the resources available for this Chicago Bears offseason?  Second Place is not an option.

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September 30, 2022 37 mins

After a hiatus, the takes roll faster than ever.  NFL early season reactions as well as whether some of the unbelievable football moments are truly that - stranger than fiction or scripted?  

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Chicago proposes a dome on Soldier Field as a last ditch effort to keep the Bears.  Is it too little too late?  And new guest The Oracle makes his picks for NFL division winners.  
Can you identify the sports movie before Uncle Jano and Uncle Taco during sports movie segment?

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Kyler Murray gets (over)paid while other NFL franchises brace for sticker shock around what their QB extensions will cost.  Hint: it's roughly the GDP of a small nation.  While White Sox enter the second half, Uncles Taco and Jano make some bold predictions and decide if optimism is warranted.  

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June 30, 2022 52 mins

With the NBA free agency frenzy in full swing, Uncle Taco and Uncle Jano go over all the moves happening.  What will the Bulls do with Zach LaVine? And why is Kevin Durant the way he is? It's never too early to talk Fantasy Football - we go over 1st round strategy to win you fantasy championship.   And two fresh Film Room challenges - can you name the sports flick?

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The White Sox are rapidly running out of time in a championship aspirational season.  Has the window already closed?  Justin Fields is the fulcrum for any successful Bears season.  What are realistic outcomes for 2022 for the Bears?  Will he stay or will he go now?  The city hinges on Zach Lavine's free agency decision - but which way do Uncle Jano and Uncle Taco want to see it play out?  And how well does Uncle Taco know his ...

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April 21, 2022 40 mins

What NFL teams are desperate for a QB upgrade and unimpressed with '22 QB draft class that could come calling?  And does new Bears GM Ryan Poles entertain such an offer?

Uncle Jano and Uncle Taco play GM to construct their MLB teams based on the following rules:

  • 11 players (C, 1B, 2B, SS, 3B, RF, CF, LF, DH, Starting Pitcher and Relief Pitcher)
  • $110 million cap (based on 2022 base salary)
  • Only one league (AL or NL)
  • Ma...
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April 14, 2022 36 mins

Overreactions to a very early MLB season include Aaron Judge being foolish, Clayton Kershaw getting robbed and Albert Pujols being better than ever.  NBA play-in structure the breath of fresh air that sports needs; could MLB embrace the change next?  And Dan and Eric share their Easter traditions ahead of the holiday weekend.

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April 7, 2022 42 mins

White Sox season aspirations are sky high with their new hands team (shout out Reese McGuire).   Chicago Bulls prepare for an early playoff exit by preparing to retool their roster.  So long Zach Lavine? 

And where in the playoffs is Lebron James?  Spoiler alert: It's on his diamond crusted couch eating Flaming Hot Sour Cream Ruffles.

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