Podcast
The Stretch
Hosted by Barstool Sports · EN
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
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Aj Pierzynski on Opening Day in Chicago, PCA and Spending Over On The Northside + Connor Burns Apologizes For Old Takes
Mar 2301:29:16Tap to summarizeOn 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.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
Transcribe →The Maxx Crosby Saga Has Ended & Eddie is Secretly a Duke Fan
Mar 1600:45:45Tap to summarizeOn 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.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
Transcribe →Chicago's Free Agency Begins, DJ Moore Traded, Drew Dalman Retires + 7x NBA Champion Robert Horry
Mar 901:09:11Tap to summarizeOn 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 todayYou 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
Transcribe →Kyle Davidson On The Blackhawks Philosophy For Building a Contender & Chicago's Young Stars | FULL INTERVIEW
Mar 201:27:25Tap to summarizeOn today's episode we are joined by the general manager of the Chicago Blackhawks Kyle Davidson. We start the show with some news of the Chicago Bears and some of the potential roster moves we may be seeing in the upcoming weeks. We then get into our interview with Kyle Davidson, where we get into his philosophy for building a team that can compete for a Stanley Cup, some ins and outs on some recent moves, the young stars around the city and more. SUPPORT THE SHOW NOBULL - Visit https://nobullproject.com and use code STRETCH for 35% off your entire FIRST order.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
Transcribe →Are The Bears Moving To Indiana? + USA Now Owns Hockey | The Stretch 2/23/2026
Feb 2300:46:31Tap to summarizeOn today's episode of The Stretch we start by getting into USA's overtime win over Canada in the gold medal game, we then get into the news of Indiana passing new legislature that makes it favorable for the Chicago Bears to build a new stadium in the state of Indiana, and how realistic of a possibility that is, and more. NOBULL - Visit https://nobullproject.com and use code STRETCH for 35% off your entire FIRST order. Chicagoland Chevy Dealers - Go to https://ChevyDrivesChicago.com to enter to win and go shop your pick at your Local Chevy Dealer todayYou 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
Transcribe →David Kaplan On Ruining Potential Scottie Pippen Trade & Best Media Stories From 90's
Feb 1601:04:50Tap to summarizeOn today's episode of The Stretch we are joined by ESPN 1000's David Kaplan. We get into how we had gotten started in Chicago media with no prior experience, some of his best stories on being in media during the 90's, how to fix some of the struggling Chicago teams and more. SUPPORT THE SHOW NoBull - Visit https://nobullproject.com and use code STRETCH for 35% off your entire FIRST order. EveryPlate - Go to EveryPlate.com/podcast and use code stretch299 to get $2.99 per meal on your first box, plus 10% off for a month Chicagoland Chevy Dealers - Go to https://ChevyDrivesChicago.com to enter to win and go shop your pick at your Local Chevy Dealer todayYou 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
Transcribe →Putting Caleb Williams Comparisons to Rest, The Bulls (Finally) Begin The Re-Build, & White Sox Dave's Unforgettable Mistake
Feb 900:49:45Tap to summarizeOn today's episode of The Stretch we recap the Seahawks dominant superbowl win over the New England Patriots. We get into the comparisons of Caleb Williams and Drake Maye and shut them down as we are happy with our guy. We then get into the Bulls finally start their re-build and make a multitude of trades. We then get into Big Cat not being over White Sox Dave's terrible clock management mistake in Barstool After Dark's Flag Football Tournament.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
Transcribe →The Bears Staff Is Being Poached + How to Make Giannis Antetokounmpo a Chicago Bull
Feb 201:01:04Tap to summarizeOn today's episode of The Stretch, we get into how Chicago Bears staff members Ian Cunningham and Declan Doyle have been poached by the Baltimore Ravens and Atlanta Falcons. Then get into the movement of coaches and GMs around the league. Later, we get into the possibility of Giannis Antetokounmpo being traded to the Chicago Bulls, and the future of the Chicago Blackhawks and White Sox.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
Transcribe →Ranking Chicago's Best Moments From The 2025 Season + Retiring Derrick Rose's Number | FULL SEASON BREAKDOWN
Jan 2601:03:14Tap to summarizeOn today's episode of The Stretch, we get into a full recap of the best moments from the 2025 season. The best moments will be drafted in snake draft fashion and broken down. We are later joined by MikeyBets for a recap of "D-Rose Night" where Derrick Rose had the #1 retired by the Chicago Bulls, which leads us into a conversation of Chicago's teams banking off nostalgia.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
Transcribe →The Bears Season Is Over in Divisional Round, Was This The Most Fun Season of Our Lives? | 2025 Season Finale
Jan 1900:53:53Tap to summarizeOn today's episode of The Stretch we recap the Chicago Bears playoff loss and season finale to the Los Angeles Rams. We get into the strange place we find ourselves where as Bears fans we never thought we would come this far, and the pain of losing after coming this far. We then discuss where this season ranks in how fun it was to watch and how hopeful we are for the future ahead of us. 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 EveryPlate - Try EveryPlate and get $2.99 per meal on your first box, plus free steak for a month. Go to https://everyplate.com/podcast and use code stretchsteak to claim your offer. DraftKings - GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. 1 per new customer. Must register new account to receive reward Token. Must select Token BEFORE placing min. $5 bet to receive $300 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Min. -500 odds req. Token and Bonus Bets are single-use and non-withdrawable. Token expires 2/1/26. Bonus Bets expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 1/25/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK.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
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