Kap & J.Hood

The Kap & J. Hood Morning Show weekdays 7a-10a (CT) on ESPN Chicago listen live on the ESPN Chicago app.

Hour 3: National Bears Reporter for ESPN Courtney Cronin Joined Kap & J. Hood with updates on the Bears and the latest NFL storylines. Kap & Shea reaction to former Cowboys Edge Rusher Micah Parsons being traded to the Packers! Is Green Bay going all in, why aren't the Bears? How does this change your thoughts on the outlook of the division? Are you still confident with your Bears win totals? Plus, the Kap & J Hood Cut of The Day. Shea Norling was in for J. Hood.

Hour 2: Kap & Shea played Shot or No Shot, took a trip Around The NFL then MLB Insider for ESPN Jesse Rogers joined Kap & J. Hood with updates on the White Sox, Cubs and the latest MLB storylines. Shea Norling was in for J. Hood.

Hour 1: Kap & Shea reaction to former Cowboys Edge Rusher Micah Parsons being traded to the Packers! Is Green Bay going all in, why aren't the Bears? How does this change your thoughts on the outlook of the division? Are you still confident with your Bears win totals? Shea's Platform: Dylan Raiola obsession with Patrick Mahomes, has it gone too far? Shea Norling was in for J. Hood.

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The Kap & J. Hood Morning Show weekdays 7a-10a (CT) on ESPN Chicago listen live on the ESPN Chicago app.

Hour 3: Former Chicago Bears Super Bowl Champion and Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer joined Kap & J. Hood with the latest updates on the Chicago Bears upcoming matchup against the Vikings. Bill Belichick gets new trademark we Kap & J. Hood announce the NCAA All-Name Team 2025 and the Kap & J. Hood Cut of the Day.

Hour 2: Kap & J. Hood played Shot or No Shot, took a trip Around The NFL then a double shot of Dealbreakers.

Hour 1: Kap & J. Hood discussed the Cubs getting bombed in San Francisco last night 12-3, and the team moved Jameson Taillon to the IL... They've already punted the goodwill they gained from sweeping the Angels. Whose idea was it to stick Taylor McGregor in a kayak for 9 innings and spend basically the entire broadcast talking about McCovey Cove? Was there a baseball game being played? Will the Bears starting defense be ready for the Minnesota Vikings week one? Jaquan Brisker left the Bears final training camp practice with an apparent injury yesterday, though the Bears have provided no update on it. How important is it that Jaquan Brisker be ready to play week 1? He feels like a sneaky critical piece of this defense.

The Kap & J. Hood Morning Show weekdays 7a-10a (CT) on ESPN Chicago listen live on the ESPN Chicago app

Hour 3: Kap & J. Hood discussed Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles on the latest roster cuts in Tyler Scott to give Jahdae Walker a spot on the roster, saying: "We have to stay true to competition... and talent, not where guys were drafted." Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson talked about left tackle as if the situation is completely unchanged: "We're going to have a starter week 1 and we'll go from there." The Cubs dropped game 1 the San Francsico as the Brewers got another win. Will the Cubs catch the Brewers? Plus, ABC 7 Chicago's Tracy Butler with the weekend forecast and The Kap & J. Hood Cut Of The Day.

Hour 2: Kap & J. Hood played Shot or No Shot, took a trip Around The NFL then former Chicago Bears Wide Receiver and afternoon radio co-host on ESPN Chicago Tom Waddle joined Kap & J. Hood with updates on the Chicago Bears 2025 53 man roster cuts.

Hour 1: Kap & J. Hood discussed Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift getting engaged yesterday, and the reaction was fascinating. People were so excited you'd have thought that they personally got engaged. Why do people care so much that a person they are a fan of is getting married? If Taylor Swift is #1 on the most recognizable celeb in the world, then who fills out the list?

The Kap & J. Hood Morning Show weekdays 7a-10a (CT) on ESPN Chicago listen live on the ESPN Chicago app.

Hour 3: Kap & J. Hood discussed the Cubs are back and only 5.5 games back in the division. The Cubs Left Coast series starts tonight in the Bay! Can they catch the Brewers? Sports should never start after 10pm unless it's March Madness or a college Saturday. Wilson Contreras goes nuts at the plate accidentally hits manager with a bat, Kap ReKap's his family trip to Colorado and Kap & J Hood Cut of The Day.

Hour 2: Kap & J. Hood played Shot or No Shot, took a trip Around The NFL then NFL Insider for SI.com and Amazon Prime TNF Albert Breer joined Kap & J. Hood with updates on the Bears and the latest NFL storylines.

Hour 1: Kap & J. Hood discussed roster cut down day for Ben Johnson and the Bears... How close are you paying attention to the final 53-man? Any big surprises? Will Zaach Pickens or Kiran Amegadjie survive the day? Does anybody really care if they don't? The biggest potential surprise would come on the defensive side, where it sounds like they might cut Andrew Billings. An angle we didn’t take yesterday: Caleb got straight up called out by Ben Johnson when he was asked about the sack, with Johnson saying, "Sounds like good protection. Rumor mill: Caleb and Ben Johnson are "already butting heads." Johnson is willing to call out to his QB openly! Also, Shea's Platform and more!

The Kap & J. Hood Morning Show weekdays 7a-10a (CT) on ESPN Chicago listen live on the ESPN Chicago app.

Hour 3: National Bears Reporter for ESPN Courtney Cronin Joined Kap & J. Hood with updates on the Bears and the latest NFL storylines. J. Hood & Adam discussed the Bears comeback win against the Kansas City Chiefs, but was their performance against the starters a bit of a reality check? The defense got **gashed** by Mahomes. Basically, what's more meaningful: The depth of the roster coming back for a win, or the starters digging a deep hole? Cats or No Cats and the Kap & J. Hood Cut of the day. Adam Abdalla was in for Kap.

Hour 2: J. Hood & Adam played Shot or No Shot, took a trip Around The NFL then MLB Insider for ESPN Jesse Rogers joined Kap & J. Hood with updates on the White Sox, Cubs and the latest MLB storylines. Adam Abdalla was in for Kap.