Chicago Sports Update

What Will The Cubs Do In The Second Half?

The soon to be new voice of the Missouri Tigers and HMB HOF'er Jack Thormeyer brings first timers Sean Traynor and Patrick Thompson to the HMB studio to discuss the Cubs second half of the season. We discuss the first half, the MLB All-Star Game, did the Cubs get enough representation, pitching injuries, how Counsell is handling the lineup, trade deadline options and a potential 2027 lockout. We also have some hot takes on Banana ball and if it's good for the game. These guys are in deep so we look into the crystal ball and predict what's going to happen.

The British Open Preview 2026

Our golf correspondent Tom Holobowski is back after his heater and he will tell you all about that and handicap the 154th British Open, the fourth and final major of the PGA Tour. We have Stump the Scalzo and DId You Know? and where you should place your money this year. Ton of fun so let's go!

Fast Food: Reloaded

Cooper, Aaron, Luke and Manav are back to reclaim their crown as most listened to HMB episode. They take it to the next level as they rank the next set of elite fast food chains and this is a killer bracket! See who comes out on top and who succumbs to the pressure.

USMNT World Cup Run Ends And Where Do We Go From Here Pt 2

As promised, a different perspective on the USMNT World Cup and the future of USA soccer. We go off about soccer rules, the fundamental issues with how we find elite soccer players and a look into the USWNT World Cup chances in 2027 in Brazil.

USMNT World Cup Run Ends And Where Do They Go From Here Pt. 1

The USMNT World Cup run ends with a 4-1 defeat at the hands of Belgium. Rob and I discuss why that game went sideways, why Americans don't like soccer rules and VAR, what has to change fundamentally with USA soccer and where do we go from here?