Sports Talk Co-Hosting Work

Bill Swerski Sports Talk Chicago

2016 – Present

In December 2016, I was asked to co-host of “Bill Swerski Sports Talk Chicago” by the show’s founder and primary host, Shawn Hopman. To this day, Shawn and I host weekly two-hour shows discussing Chicago sports and sharing jokes. While we discuss all the Chicago teams, the Bears are typically our primary topic. Over the years, we have grown in listenership, even doubling our Spotify subscribers in 2023. We are proudly sponsored by the AHL Rockford IceHogs hockey club, affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks.

Listen: swerskisports.com, iTunes, Stitcher, Apple Podcast

Socials & Other Streaming Platforms

“Thru Da Garden” Sports Podcast

2024 – Present

A Chicago and national sports podcast co-starring myself and fellow sports writers Tommy Erbe and Jordan Campbell. We started in early 2024 as a fun idea and are working to grow.

Listen: Apple Podcasts

FanSided’s “Climbing The Ivy”

2018-2020

While writing with FanSided‘s Cubbies Crib, I also had the opportunity to host and run the official Cubbies Crib podcast through the FanSided Podcast Network. I ran the podcast from March 2018 through August 2020. My primary co-host was fellow writer Adam McGinnis. I also co-hosted with Cubbies Crib editor Jake Misener and CHGO’s Cody Delmendo.

“Climbing the Ivy” was broadcast on various platforms, including Blog Talk Radio and Spreaker. Listen to archived episodes at Audacy.com

Sports Talk Programs I Guested On

Over the years I have appeared on other sports shows as a guest or a fill-in co-host. This includes programs run by 670 the Score, CHGO, local talk radio shows, and other sports podcasts!

CHGO Cubs Podcast (@CHGO_Cubs)

  • Got the opportunity to guest co-host an episode of the CHGO Cubs postgame podcast with Cody Delmendo, Jared Wyllys, and Greg Braggs after the 2024 Crosstown series. Listen to the episode.

Springfield Sports Radio 92.3 FM / 1450 AM’s “The Morning Huddle” with Darin Pritchett (@Sportsradio1450)

  • Joined Sports Radio 1450’s Darin Pritchett after the 2025 MLB trade deadline to discuss the Cubs and how they fared. Listen to the segment I joined here, starting at the 25:16 mark.

670 the Score’s Fly the W Podcast (@FlyTheW670)

  • Was a guest in September 2023 on 670 the Score‘s “Fly the W” Podcast hosted by Paul “Crawly” Dzien and Dustin Rhoades. Special thanks to Crawly for bringing me on.

Four Stars Chicago Sports (@FOE86104life)

  • Appeared on multiple episodes discussing the Cubs and Bears with Shawn Lugo and Kyle Duplacey. Check out FSCS and their work, as well as an episode I was on talking Bears as part of their “The Bearly There Podcast” weekly show.

The Son Ranto Show (@SonRantoShow)

  • I am a frequent guest on Danny Rockett’s live-streamed Chicago Cubs community show. Shout out to Danny, Michael, and Crawly. Check out their site and live streams on FB and Twitter. #Sbucog

Ivy Envy – Chicago Cubs Fan Podcast (@IvyEnvy)

  • Was part of a Cubs blogger panel hosted by Danny Rockett and the guys at Ivy Envy. Special thanks to Danny, Corey, Andy, and Kurt.

The Double A Sports Podcast (@AsianSportsFan1)

  • An occasional guest talking all things Cubs and baseball live with Steve Negishi. Special thanks to Steve for having me on the show!

BAWL! On Bulls (@bawlsports1)

  • Good friends of the Swerski Podcast! We have done several episodes together. Big shoutout to Big Dave (CHGO) and C-Dub.

SportsZone Chicago (@SportsZoneCHI)

  • Been a frequent guest on Shawn and Maya’s sports show. Special shoutout to host Shawn Sierra. Here is an episode I appeared on.

Cutting 2 The Chase Podcast (@Cutting2Chase)

  • Joining my good friend Will Chase’s podcast, talking sports and life. Listen to an episode with Will and me.
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