The Stretch

The Stretch

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

Episodes

July 18, 2025 48 mins

Today on The Stretch we are joined by ESPN’s Jesse Rogers to discuss everything MLB. We start it off with a recap of the All Star Game (1:19) and then we break down the NL Central and talk Cubs and Brewers (5:07). Next we get some insight on any moves the Cubs might make before the trade deadline (7:47) and ask what everyone in Chicago is wondering, will the Cubs extend Kyle Tucker and PCA’s contracts (18:50). We then get into an i...

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On today’s episode of The Stretch we start by recapping the Papa Hops Tournament and filling Big Cat in on Dave’s performance (1:12). Big Cat gives us a quick recap on his weekend in Tahoe (10:25) and we get into how we feel about Ryan Poles’ extension (13:20). We talk about the lack of fans at the 2005 White Sox Reunion (25:48) and reflect on the Cubs first half performance, and what needs to happen now (32:50). We review our awes...

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Today on the Stretch we are joined by Blackhawks legend, Patrick Kane. We start off the show by talking about 8/8 Day in Chicago and what it was like leaving this city (04:02). We tell stories from the Cup days when Big Cat was apart of the team for a day (11:55) and Kane’s tribute and first return to the United Center (14:30). Kane talks about the amazing group he played alongside and how they all keep in touch now (17:48). We get...

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On today's episode of The Stretch we are back in studio after a week's break and the guys addresses some grievances that occurred over break. White Sox Dave confronts Big Cat for being a "soft" basketball player during the Barstool Barstool Association (6:20), to which Big Cat confronts Dave for paying for his Charity Softball team for the last 5 years (15:40). We then get into the Cubs upcoming stretch and how moves need to be mad...

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Happy 4th of July! Today we are bringing you a throwback episode from June of 2022 when Chief and White Sox Dave went down to south bend to interview the legend Hawk Harrelson.


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Today on The Stretch we are joined by White Sox players Kyle Teel, Sean Burke, and Mike Vasil. We get into how Kyle Teel can’t stop smiling on the field (6:00) and what it’s like playing for Ryan Fuller (11:17). They answer some questions for us about how new technology has changed the way they play (21:06) and we go in depth on how baseball ratings would skyrocket if they could fight (21:06). WSD couldn't be happier that the Sox a...

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On today's episode of The Stretch we start by recapping the NBA finals game 7 and compare Tyrese Halliburton's injury to Derrick Rose's (1:43) We then get into hypothetical trade scenarios that would potentially rebuild the Chicago Bulls (4:08) and predict the NBA Draft (24:25). We discuss the Stanley Cup Finals and what it would take to make the Panthers a dynasty (26:15). We discuss another dream scenario where McDavid comes to t...

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Today on The Stretch we are joined by Ice Cube and Chris Allen of the Big 3. We kick things off by discussing the new city format of the Big 3 and Chris Allen promises us that Chicago will finally have a winning team to root for (2:22). Then we get into what it was like filming Anaconda in the Amazon Rainforest (8:46). Ice Cube tells us the story behind how he made the White Sox hat iconic (16:30) and his performance at the World S...

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On today's episode of The Stretch, we from the jump get into a throwback of White Sox Dave's shower not taking. We then get into the stretch the Chicago Cubs have been on, while having a 2-4 record in their last 6 games, the pitching has improved. We later get into how the Pope had a service at Rate Field, we reminiscence on the former Blackhawk Stanley Cup championship teams and having the opportunity to party with them, and more.


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On today's interview episode we are joined by Chicago Bears backup Quarterback Tyson Bagent. We get into his playing career in high school and at Shepherd University. We also get into how Ben Johnson's new staff compares to previous staffs, being a back up for Caleb Williams and more.


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On today's episode of The Stretch, we start the show with a special guest and old friend Danny Conrad as Big Cat and him continue their ice cream Cold War. We then get into the White Sox new plan to have Justin Ishbia take over the White Sox in 2029. We then get into the Cubs adding bull pen arms, how Aaron Rodgers and the steelers are on the Bears schedule for 2025, the Chicago athletes we'll always defend and more.


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On today's episode of The Stretch we are joined by former Chicago Cub Ryan Dempster. We get his thoughts on how umpires have changed since he was in the league, his thoughts on PCA's success, and more.


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On today's episode of The Stretch Big Cat starts the show by bringing a gift for White Sox Dave, and noticing how well Dave's hair looks 6 months after his transplant. We then get into the Blackhawks hiring Jeff Blashill to be their head coach. We then get into how the Cubs are a top team in the national league, Caleb Williams addresses that he wants too be in Chicago, and more. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:37 - Big Cat gets White So...

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On today's episode of The Stretch we are joined by former Blackhawk Alec Martinez and the 108 Guys. With Alec we get into his time being coached under Blackhawks new head coach Jeff Blashill and stories from his playing career. With the 108 guys we get into their new bobblehead night with the White Sox, the state of the team and more.


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On today's show we are joined by Ryan Arcidiacono to talk about, his future career plans, how his former teammates from Villanova are playing in the conference finals, and his time playing with the Chicago Bulls.


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On today's episode of The Stretch, we get into breaking down the article stating Caleb Williams did not want to be drafted by the Bears and the Bears schedule release. We also get into the Cross-Town Classic and how Pete Crow Armstrong is playing at an MVP level. We later get into the NBA playoffs and how Nicky Smokes does not know what a dive bar is.


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On today's episode of The Stretch we are joined by Bears Cornerback Kyler Gordon. We get into how his life has changed since signing his extension with the Bears. We talk about the vibe of the locker room last season after Eberflus was fired, his newly found hatred for the packers, and his competition with offensive players and Caleb Williams.


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On today's episode of The Stretch, we break down the sports fandom of the new pope as he is a Chicagoan, and seen at the 2005 world series. We later get into Chief's favorite soccer team having a season collapse making White Sox Dave Big Cat's new soccer informant. We also get into Bears mini camp, Eddie apologizes for gaslighting chief, we talk NBA & NHL lottery and more.


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On today's episode we are joined by Nate Marques, an MLB agent. We get an inside look on how MLB contract negotiations are discussed, the arbitration process, and more.


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On today's episode of The Stretch, White Sox Dave is back from italy, so he begins with giving the boys a wine and cheese tasting. We then get into the Bears signing/trading for a new running back which leads us to a HEATED debate between Chief and Eddie over who was the worse signing: DeAndre Swift or Nate Davis? We also get into the Cubs, White Sox and NHL/NBA Playoffs.


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