Windy City Benders Podcast

The Flu Bug has hit the Blackhawks this past week and while things could have been much worse they still came out with a .500 record. The guys break down the games, talk about Korchinski’s timeline with the Hawks, Commesso’s readiness to make the jump next season and much more. Hosts: Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast . . #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast

Just when we thought this team couldn’t sink any lower, they totally redeemed themselves. After last weeks episode talking about vets not doing their job and rookies maybe needing more time in the AHL, they come out and prove us wrong. The guys recap the 3-0-1 week, discuss Connor Bedard being snubbed from Team Canada, and wrap things up with a mega Farm Report from Tanner. Hosts: Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast . . #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast

Just when it seemed like things couldn’t get any worse, the last two weeks of Blackhawks hockey happened. The guys are back from the Christmas break and dive into the Hawks’ current slide. Jarom believes the team’s struggles without Connor Bedard highlight the need for roster changes this offseason, while Tanner argues that major changes aren’t necessary. They also discuss what the Hawks should do if they land the first overall pick this summer, and Tanner wraps things up with an in-depth Farm Report, including a look at the World Junior Championships. Hosts: Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast . . #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast

On this week’s episode, the guys kick things off by breaking down the Quinn Hughes trade to Minnesota and what it could mean over the next year and a half for the Wild, Devils, and the rest of the league. From there, they shift gears into a recap of the past week’s games, including the tough loss of Connor Bedard to a shoulder injury. They discuss how big of an impact that injury could have on the team moving forward and what it might mean for Bedard’s Olympic aspirations. Jarom then puts Tanner on the spot, asking whether there should be any concern about this young roster and its lack of leadership experience. The episode wraps up with a mini Farm Report from Tanner. Hosts: Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast . . #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast

The guys are back with another episode — and they’re kicking things off a little differently this week by trying to build the perfect mock trade to bring Quinn Hughes to Chicago. Along the way, they veer into plenty of side discussions, including Blackhawks prospects, Kyle Davidson’s work as GM, and some early Team Canada World Junior talk. They eventually circle back to recap the week’s games: the unlucky loss to the Golden Knights, a solid win over the Kings, and… whatever that was against the Kings and Ducks. They wrap things up with a debate about the Olympics and why it’s ridiculous there’s any question about Celebrini or Bedard heading to Italy. Hosts: Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast . . #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast

The guys are back to break down a roller-coaster week of Blackhawks hockey. From hard-fought battles to shaky goaltending from Soderblom — plus another appearance from a feisty Connor Bedard — this week had a little bit of everything. They also dive into the Laurent Brossoit situation and debate whether there’s a realistic path to keeping him around longer than expected. To wrap things up, they revisit last week’s Quinn Hughes take, and Jarom puts Tanner on the spot: what would he do if the Hawks landed both the first and second overall picks in next summer’s draft? Hosts: Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast . . #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast

Happy Thanksgiving from the WCBP Crew! The guys are back after a week that started off great, hit a speed bump, and somehow ended… not so bad. They break down all the games from the past week (skipping over Buffalo — we don’t talk about Buffalo) and dig into the many learning moments along the way. They also get into the poorly executed launch of the Black jersey, featuring Jarom absolutely losing his mind for a bit. Tanner drops his Farm Report, and they wrap things up by looking ahead to Quinn Hughes coming to Chicago. Hosts: Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast . . #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast

With a short week of games the guys open up the show talking about NHL Free agency and if the league would ever adopt NBA/MLB style contract options or if it just isn’t in the nature of NHL players to want those clauses. They then shift to recapping the games against the New Jersey Devils and the Toronto Maple Leafs and finally wrap things up with the latest Tanners Farm Report. Hosts: Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast . . #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast

What a week it was for Hawks hockey. The guys break down the 3-0 finish to the long road trip and discuss how the team is defying all expectations and just playing some fun hockey. They also talk the absolute heater Connor Bedard has been on over the last eight games, talk Spencer Knight and Bedards chances at making their respective national teams for the olympics, take a trip to Tanners Farm, and then wrap things up with a quick NHL Talk feature lots of Ovi and Ducks talk. Hosts: Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast . . #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast

The Hawks were brought back down to earth a little bit so the guys break down the highs and lows from last weeks games. Despite the record Tanner is still happy with how this team is playing. They also discuss Connor Bedards play and compare him to where Patrick Kane was at through 163 games into his career and why people need to give Bedsy more credit. They wrap things up with 3 stars of the week, October recap, and as always Tanners Farm Report! Hosts: Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast . . #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast

A short week for the Hawks doesn’t mean a short episode for the boys. They discuss the Lucas Reichel trade to the Vancouver Canucks and why they wish him nothing but the best. Jarom goes on a Demidov rant after another dumb tweet connecting him to the Hawks. They guys breakdown the two games the Hawks did play, name their three stars, look ahead at the next week and wrap things up with the latest addition of Tanners Farm Report! Hosts: Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast . . #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast

The guys are back with another episode as the Hawks continue to play fun hockey. Before they get in to that they talk about an interesting take Jarom heard on the What Chaos Podcast about knowing hockey and wearing the correct letter on a jersey. They recap the last week of games and how its just so much fun watching this team again. They give their three stars of the week, the latest Tanner’s Farm Report, and then wrap things up with a little NHL Talk! Hosts: Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast . . #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast

Hockey is officially back and after one week the guys agree on one thing, the Hawks are fun to watch. The guys talk the 1-2-1 start and why what we are seeing from the team is already a major step in the right direction. Game recaps, three stars of the week, and the latest Tanners Farm report all in this episode! Hosts: Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast . . #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast

Opening Night is finally here! The guys wrap up the 2025 preview season talking a look at the the Chicago Blackhawks. They discuss the roster, see who is poised to do better, who can make an impact, which future stars sees time and so much more. They then wrap up the episode with Stanley Cup and individual award predictions. Intro: 0:00 Initial Hawks Thoughts: 3:18 Opening Night Roster: 10:39 Whose points will improve: 24:01 Tanners big on Dach: 33:57 When will we see them?: 36:16 Final Thoughts on The Hawks: 39:50 Tanners Farm Report: 44:22 Stanley Cup and Award Predictions: 48:02 Hosts: Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast . . #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast

The final season preview episode is here as the guys wrap things up with the Central Division (minus the Hawks)! Nashville Predators: 3:08 Utah Mammoth:17:03 St. Louis Blues: 27:53 Minnesota Wild: 33:05 Colorado Avalanche: 43:36 Dallas Stars: 50:35 Winnipeg Jets: 58:17 Final Predictions: 1:05:15 Hosts: Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast . . #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast

Preview season makes its way to the Western Conference as the guys make a stop in the Pacific Division. There is a lot at play this year in this division and the guys do their best to break it down! San Jose Sharks: 2:28 Seattle Kraken: 10:45 Anaheim Ducks: 19:30 Vancouver Canucks: 29:13 Calgary Flames: 36:18 Edmonton Oilers: 45:26 LA Kings: 59:43 Vegas Golden Knights: 1:07:14 Final Predictions: 1:17:18 Hosts: Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast . . #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast

Preview season continues as the guys make their way to the Metro division in the East. They don’t agree on much but one they do agree on is this division stinks. Philadelphia Flyers: 3:06 Pittsburg Penguins: 12:45 New York Islanders: 22:31 New York Rangers: 30:19 Columbus Blue Jackets: 40:58 New Jersey Devils: 50:46 Carolina Hurricanes: 59:37 Washington Capitals: 1:05:44 Final Predictions: 1:13:11 Hosts: Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast . . #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast

The 2025/26 NHL season is just around the corner which means its time for divisional previews! The guys kick things off with the division of the 2 time defending Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers, Atlantic Division! Is this the best division in hockey? Boston Bruins: 2:09 Buffalo Sabres: 13:56 Detroit Red Wings: 26:37 Montreal Canadians: 38:27 Ottawa Senators: 50:08 Florida Panthers: 59:12 Tampa Bay Lightning: 1:11:11 Toronto Maple Leafs: 1:17:10 Final Predictions: 1:24:29 Hosts: Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast . . #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast

The Guys are back with a big episode. They open up the show talking about the Frank Nazar contract extension and how good this contract is going to look in the next season or two. Then they are joined by Author Kirk McKnight who wrote books The Voices of Baseball and The Voices of Hockey. We deep dive into his passion for the game of hockey and what made him take an interest in the broadcasting side of the sport. We discuss the amazing broadcasters he interviewed for his book including Blackhawks Legend Pat Foley and current Hawks play by play man Rick Ball. He told the guys some of his favorite memories from the book and some of the stories that couldn’t get put in. They also discuss Patrick Kane and how happy he was that showtime came to his favorite team the Detroit Red Wings. Check out the audio book a the links below Apple Books: https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/the-voices-of-hockey-broadcasters-reflect-on/id1814320327 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ebERgFjVQoGFSwYWB5E6P?si=87487aa765f549f8 Audible coming soon! Hosts: Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast . . #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast

Hockey news is few and far between so the guys welcome Nolly back to the show as he takes on Tanner in a game of WCBP Jeopardy! Let us know what you think because we think this is something we can do much more of! Hosts: Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner @Broliethegoalie X: @WCBPodcast Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: WCBPodcast . . #nhl #hockey #blackhawks #icehockey #chicagoblackhawks #podcast