Episodes

  • We Are Trusting Ben Johnson's Draft Decisions + Billy Donovan Stepping Down
    Apr 27 2026

    On today's episode of The Stretch we recap the Chicago Bears 2026 draft class. While some picks may seem questionable and some needs appear to not be addressed, we have decided to trust Ben Johnson's process. We talk about some of the Bears newest rookies, Billy Donovan stepping down, the Cubs 10 game winning streak snapped and more. On today's episode of The Stretch we recap the Chicago Bears 2026 draft class. While some picks may seem questionable and some needs appear to not be addressed, we have decided to trust Ben Johnson's process. We talk about some of the Bears newest rookies, Billy Donovan stepping down, the Cubs 10 game winning streak snapped and more. SUPPORT THE SHOW Mountain Dew - Enjoy the refreshing citrus kick of Mountain Dew: an American Original. Grab a Dew. Tasting Great Since 48. Shopify - Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://SHOPIFY.com/stretch Kraken - Kraken's giving you $25 inBitcoin, new users go to kraken.com/barstool, use code BARSTOOL25 when you sign up, deposit and trade $100 boom -- $25 in BTC. Disclaimer: Securities and brokerage services offered by Kraken Securities LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Digital asset services offered by Payward Interactive Inc., (NMLS ID:1843762) a FINCEN registered money services business, not a member of FINRA/SIPC and not FDIC insured DraftKings - Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 18+ (21+ in certain states) to open, own, or access an advance deposit wagering account and resident of a state where DK Horse or DK Racing is available. Eligibility restrictions apply. Void where prohibited. Opt-in req. Min. $5 wager. Only the first straight single horse win wager on the Kentucky Derby placed after opt-in is eligible. Wager must win to qualify for an equal share of $1,000,000. Reward issued in cash within 7 days of race completion via a click to claim, which expires 30 days (720 hours) after receipt. Unclaimed rewards will be forfeited. Ends at the closing of the betting pool for the Kentucky Derby on 5/2/26. Terms: www.dkhorse.com/bet/offers/details; www.racing.draftkings.com/promos Sponsored by DraftKings.


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    52 mins
  • Steve Muench Breaks Down All Bears Draft Scenarios
    Apr 20 2026

    On today's episode of The Stretch we are joined by Steve Muench, the co-host of The Mcshay Show, to breakdown the many possible scenarios the Bears may find themselves in for the NFL Draft. We discuss how this is the least excited we have been for the NFL draft in a while (this is a good thing), how the Cubs offense is starting to click, and the Bulls securing a second 1st round draft pick.


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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • The Bears May Actually Be Moving To Indiana & The New Era Of The Bulls Begins
    Apr 13 2026

    On today's episode of The Stretch, we start the show with talks of the Bulls firing GM Artūras Karnišovas, and starting a new era with a good chance at a top 5 pick in the draft. We then get into the Bears stadium updates and how the Bears most likely option is in Hammond, Indiana, and what that means for Bears fans. We then get into how the Blackhawks are looking at a top pick in the draft, and it's too early to panic about baseball.


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    55 mins
  • Can Big Cat Be The GM Of The Bulls + Masters Preview Ft. Barstool Banks
    Apr 6 2026

    On today's episode of The Stretch, we get into the White Sox being on a 3 game win streak and how the banana bread bet is off to a hot start. We then get into the Cubs struggles and Cade Horton's injury. We are then joined by Big Cat for some talk of the upcoming nation championship for college basketball, and how the Chicago Bulls have hit a new low - To which we pose the question: how much worse would Big Cat realistically do as GM of the Chicago Bulls? Also Eddie is once again roasted for his secret Duke fandom. We close the show with a Masters preview from longtime Barstool blogger Barstool Banks.


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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Eddie Defends Duke's Meltdown & Big Cat Places Banana Bread Bet
    Mar 30 2026

    On today's episode of The Stretch, we begin the show by recapping the first weekend of the 2026 MLB season and how there's no need to worry about the Cubs despite 2 losses. Big Cat and White Sox Dave place a bet on the over/under of total wins for the Chicago White Sox - if WSD wins he gets $1000. If Big Cat wins Dave must bake him Banana bread once a week for the rtest of the year. Later, we get into Eddie trying to defend Duke's Elite 8 melt down loss and the rest of the panel roasts him for his Duke fandom and more. SUPPORT THE SHOW Fast Growing Trees - Get 20% off your first purchase at https://FastGrowingTrees.com/STRETCH when using the code STRETCH at checkout DraftKings - GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER (MI/NJ/PA/WV) OR VISIT WWW.1800GAMBLER.NET (WV). HELP IS AVAILABLE FOR PROBLEM GAMBLING, CALL (888) 789-7777 OR VISIT CCPG.ORG (CT). 21+. Physically present in CT/MI/NJ/PA/WV only. Void in ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. 1 per new customer. Opt-in req. Min. $5 in wagers req. Max. 500 Flex Spins issued for choice of Select Games. Spins issued as 50 Spins/day upon login for 10 days. Spins are non-withdrawable and expire 24 hours after choosing Select Game. $0.20 per Spin. Game availability may vary. Terms: casino.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 5/3/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. Education Hub: dkng.co/HowToPlay. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:39 - Baseball Opening Weekend 21:24 - Caleb Williams Ice Man Trademark 25:34 - Duke'sCollapse 37:55 - College Basketball Preview 47:41 - Did Eddie Snitch on Rico Bosco?


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    51 mins
  • Aj Pierzynski on Opening Day in Chicago, PCA and Spending Over On The Northside + Connor Burns Apologizes For Old Takes
    Mar 23 2026

    On today's episode of The Stretch we are joined by former White Sox Catcher and MLB Champion Aj Pierzynsk. We get into this thoughts going into the 2026 MLB season, how the Cubs ownership isn't much different than that of the White Sox. We then get into his love for Cubs Pete Crow Armstrong. Later we get into some Bears talk with Barstool's newest hire Connor Burns. We made him answer for some of his old takes, break down our thoughts approaching the draft and more.


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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • The Maxx Crosby Saga Has Ended & Eddie is Secretly a Duke Fan
    Mar 16 2026

    On today's episode of The Stretch, Big Cat is back on the show and we get his thoughts on the Bears moves so far in this off season. We also start the show with a little recap of the past weekend of Chicago's St. Patrick's day. Later we get into Kyler Murray on the Vikings, some tournament talk, to which reveals Eddie may actually be a duke fan.


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    46 mins
  • Chicago's Free Agency Begins, DJ Moore Traded, Drew Dalman Retires + 7x NBA Champion Robert Horry
    Mar 9 2026

    On today's episode of The Stretch, the NFL's free agency window has opened and the Bears have been active. We also recap the Bears trading DJ Moore, Drew Dalman retiring seemingly out of nowhere and other roster moves. We are then joined by 7x NBA champion Robert Horry, and get into the Blackhawks being active at the trade deadline. SUPPORT THE SHOW: Chicagoland Chevy Dealers - Go to https://ChevyDrivesChicago.com to enter to win and go shop your pick at your Local Chevy Dealer today


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    1 hr and 9 mins