| May 17, 2012 A Broadcasting Legend 
Roy Leonard's broadcasting career spanned more than 50 years, including 31 at Chicago's WGN. He signed off from radio back in 1998, but now the Chicago icon is back with a new blog. We'll learn more about it, and get some stories from his stellar career. Plus, NBA talk with legendary Philadelphia/San Francisco Warriors player and coach Al Attles, and Jackie Kallen - one of boxing's first and most successful female managers. |
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| May 10, 2012 Meet Alicia 
This week's lovely lady of Sports and Torts is IFBB Figure Pro Alicia Harris. She was a record-setting track star in college, and now she's looking to rise to the top of the fitness world. Then, a candid conversation about playing playing major league baseball just after the color barrier was broken with seven time gold glove winner, and former National League President Bill White. |
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| May 03, 2012 Miss May 
May is one of our favorite months of the year. And even more so since Playboy selected Nikki Leigh as Miss May 2012! She's a Lakers Fan, an Angels fan, and a big Blake Griffin fan - a true California Girl! We've also got some basketball talk with former ABA Superstar Mel Daniels, who's finally headed to the Basketball Hall of Fame. |
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| April 26, 2012 The Loop Rock Girl 
You want pictures of perfection and/or pitchers of perfection? Then don't miss this episode of Sports and Torts! Our guests are Loop Rock Girl Tricia (who once was a collegiate softball pitcher and played for the Chicago Bliss, and Don Larsen, who has the only perfect game in World Series history. |
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| April 19, 2012 Lingerie and Stooges 
We welcome our favorite Wide Receiver back to the program! Kim Anderson of the Chicago Bliss returns to talk about her team's upcoming tryouts, and the international expansion of The Lingerie Football League. Also - author Robert Kurson joins us live in studio. He is the author of the best-seller Shadow Divers, and will be on the show to discuss his first book The Official Three Stooges Encyclopedia. |
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| April 12, 2012 St. Pauli Girls and Golf 
We tee it up on the Masters with CBS golf analyst Ken Venturi. Then, Celtics and NBA Playoff talk with Tommy Heinsohn. And what would an episode of Sports and Torts be without a beautiful lady? This week, we have former St. Pauli Girl Katarina Van Derham |
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| April 05, 2012 Mrs. Illinois 
Elliott and David are joined in studio by the newly crowned Mrs. Illinois Lisa Sonnenberg. Also on the show: former Louisville coach Denny Crum and former St. Louis Hawks star Bob Pettit, one of the NBA’s top 50 players of all time. |
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| March 29, 2012 An Overlooked Pioneer 
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| March 15, 2012 Lefty, Richie and Staci 
David and Elliott get into the spirit of March with a little madness. More specifically, the Hall of Fame Coach who started midnight madness Lefty Driesell. Plus, 6 time NBA All Star and NBA Coach of the Year Richie Guerin, and an in-studio visit with figure competitor, fitness model, personal trainer, motivational speaker and author Staci Boyer. |
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| March 08, 2012 The Big O 
This week's episode is a slam dunk, because we're honored to feature one of the greatest NBA players ever, and arguably the league best ever point guard - 12 time All-star Oscar Robertson! Plus, 2 time NBA Coach of the Year Gene Shue, and an in-studio visit with Francine Slobodnik, who took first place at the Arnold Sports Festival in Class A bikini amateur in her first competition. |
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| March 01, 2012 Running with the (Luva)Bulls 
Sure, we could have gone after Derrick Rose or Luol Deng, but from our perspective, it's much better to have a Chicago Luvabull in studio, rather than an actual Bull. Especially when it's Luvabulls co-captain Kafi Thompson. But we will also be featuring a couple of guys with Bulls ties - NBA coaching legend Dick Motta and new basketball Hall of Famer Chet Walker. Plus - Andre Dawson remembers his late Expo teammate Gary Carter. |
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| February 23, 2012 Nicole Moneer Guerrero and Friends 
This figures to be a great show. Because of the figures in the studio! Nicole Moneer Guerrero, a bikini competitor of world-class proportions (and lovely proportions they are), personal trainer and fitness guru will brighten up our studio. Also featured is legendary broadcaster Joe Garagiola - one of the best to ever sit in the booth. |
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| February 16, 2012 NBA Legends 
On this episode, David and Elliott hit the hardwood with two of the greatest players in NBA history: 16-time All Star and 8 Time NBA Champion John Havlicek and a Basketball Hall of Famer who won championships at every level = Jerry Lucas. |
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| February 09, 2012 Getting Pumped Up with Helena 
The guys welcome Helena Chansky back to the studios. She's a figure competitor who took home a trophy at the 2011 Arnold Festival and will be competing again in March at the 2012 event in Columbus, Ohio. Also on the program, legendary NFL broadcaster Pat Summerall and Basketball Hall of Famer Nate Thurmond . |
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| February 02, 2012 Oilers and Raiders 
We look back on the glory days of the Houston Oilers with that franchise's winningest coach Bum Phillips. Then, some Super Bowl talk with one of only two men to win championship rings as a player, assistant coach and head coach Tom Flores. |
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| January 26, 2012 Quality Time with The Hooters Girls 
Gianna and Jackie take time out from their duties at Hooters to don the orange shorts in our studios, and tell us what Hooters has planned for the Big Game and beyond. Then, we catch up with Roger Craig for some 49ers talk. |
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| January 19, 2012 Beautiful Weather and Happy Days 
Beautiful weather in the dead of winter? Not likely. But a beautiful woman who talks about the weather? That we can do, as David and Elliott welcome NBC5 meteorologist Cheryl Scott to the program. Plus, NFL Hall of Famer Willie Brown, and actress Marion Ross of Happy Days. |
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| January 12, 2012 Ring My Bell 
Leola Bell is heating up one of the coldest months of the year as Playboy's Miss February 2012. And she's certainly going to heat up this program! Then, we catch up with NFL Hall of Famer Larry Csonka of the undefeated '72 Dolphins.Photo courtesy of Playboy |
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| January 05, 2012 Miss January 
The gorgeous Heather Knox isn't just a football fanatic and a huge Indy Colts fan, she's also Playboy's Miss January 2012 and this week's lovely lady of Sports and Torts. Plus, we'll have more football talk with broadcaster Irv Cross and Detroit Lions Hall of Famer Charlie SandersPhoto Courtesy of Playboy |
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| December 29, 2011 It Isn’t Easy Being Green 
Well actually, it IS easy being Green, as long as you’re one of the fastest men ever to play in the NFL, or the cornerstone of the Steel Curtain Defense! And we’ve got them both - NFL Hall of Famers Darrell Green of the Reskins and Mean Joe Greene of the Steelers. Plus, an in-studio visit from nationally recognized fitness expert Andrea Metcalf!. |
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| December 22, 2011 Miss Illinois and the Mama's Boy 
It's a full house today, with two in-studio guests. First, meet Choreographer & international television host Shanon Lersch, who just happens to be a former Miss Illinois and former Luvabull. Then, it's number 55 - linebacker Otis Wilson of the 1985 Superbowl Champion Chicago Bears! |
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| December 15, 2011 Talking Hoops 
David & Elliott go hoops heavy with USA Today sports reporter Marlen Garcia. Plus- scandals rock the Bears and the Brewers |
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| December 08, 2011 Patricia and Jerry 
We have a greek godess in studio! Chicago native Patricia Kara has moved on from her role as one of the suitcase models on the NBC game show Deal or No Deal to being featured in a fitness video, representing a line of Greek beauty products and co-host for a new music program. Then, NBA Hall of Famer Jerry West and author Jonathan Coleman join the program to talk about Jerry's memoir West by West: My Charmed, Tormented Life. |
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| December 01, 2011 Meet Aubrie 
This week's lovely lady of Sports and Torts is Aubrie Nelson. She is a former Chicago Slaughter dancer who has moved on to the wonderful world of fitness competition, and has been doing quite well. Then, tons of hoops talk with former NBA Finals MVP Jo Jo White, and the head coach of the Baylor Bears Scott Drew. |
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| November 24, 2011 ENCORE SHOW aka Cindy Morgan 
Before she meets her fans this weekend at the Chicago Comicon, Caddyshack's Cindy Morgan makes a return appearance to Sports & Torts, this time live in studio. Plus - Jerry Koosman from the '69 Miracle Mets, and Roy Face, the prototype for the modern relief pitcher. |
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| November 17, 2011 Catching Up with the Runaway Bride 
The sexy Crystal Harris made headlines when she broke off her engagement with Hugh Hefner just days before the wedding. We’ll find out what the former Girl Next Door has been up to, and what she has coming up next. Plus – soccer star & US Men’s World Cup team member Tony Sanneh and legendary former BYU Head football coach LaVell Edwards. |
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| November 10, 2011 Quality Time with JoJo McCarthy 
Former UIC Women's Hoops standout JoJo McCarthy is one busy lady. Not only is she handling makeup for Dancing With the Stars, she's also a part of the lingerie basketball league. (Hey, with no NBA, its the next best thing). David & Elliott dish with her on both. Plus, football talk with Hall of Famer Joe Schmidt of the Detroit Lions, and five-time Pro Bowler for the Falcons Mike Kenn. |
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| November 03, 2011 Luvabulls and Bears 
Chicago Luvabulls co-captain Catherine Roock joins the guys in studio to talk about the new TV special The Making of the Luvabulls, and what the girls are doing during the lockout. Then, it's pigskin talk with former Bear Dez Clark. |
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| October 27, 2011 Breanna, Jim and Bill 
This week's in-studio guest is Breanna Junea, a former member of the Chicago Bliss. She also was one of the Bunnies in the short-lived NBC television series The Playboy Club. Plus - 16-time Gold Glove winner Jim Kaat and former big league manager Bill Virdon |
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| October 20, 2011 Playmate Pilar Lastra 
Beauty, Brains, AND an expert at Fantasy Football? Sound too good to be true? It isn’t! Find out when we talk fantasy football & more with Playboy Playmate Pilar Lastra. Also on the program – Hall of Fame Running Back Floyd “The Franchise” Little and Oilers Great Charlie Hennigan |
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| October 13, 2011 The St. Pauli GIrl 
We're celebrating Oktoberfest on Sports & Torts with one of Elliott's favorite lovely ladies - model, actress and St. Pauli's Girl Jennifer England! Plus - NFL Hall of Famer Ken Houston and former Red Sox GM Dan Duquette. |
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| October 06, 2011 In The Dugout With Trader Jack 
Jack McKeon handed the reins of the Florida Marlins over to Ozzie Guillen & retired. But is he retired for good this time? We'll find out when he joins us on the program! Plus, we line up with one of the Vikings' Purple People Eaters - Hall of Famer Carl Eller. |
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| September 29, 2011 Alex Karras and Vince Dooley 
David & Elliott line it up with Detroit Lions legend & the original Mongo Alex Karras. Plus - one of the winningest coaches in NCAA History - Hall of Famer Vince Dooley. |
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| September 22, 2011 A Visit with a Bears Legend 
He only played in 68 NFL games, but that was more than enough to make an impact that is still remembered today. Elliott & David's in-studio guest is NFL Hall of Famer & Chicago Bears legend Gale Sayers. Then - we introduce you to singer & Chicago Bliss rookie Yashi Rice, who's looking to continue her family's football legacy in the LFL. |
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| September 15, 2011 Bills, Steelers and Bliss 
Hall of Fame Head Coach Marv Levy joins Elliott & David to talk a little pigskin, and about his new book ,Between the Lies. Then we catch up with Hall of Fame Wide Reciever Lynn Swann. Plus, this week’s lovely lady is personal trainer & former kicker for the Chicago Bliss Michele Sotak. |
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| September 08, 2011 Rollin' with the Rollers 
David & Elliott take you inside the world of women's Roller Derby with Val Capone of the Windy City Rollers. Then, we look back on the Era of Ara with former Notre Dame Head Coach Ara Parseghian and baseball Hall of Fame Manager Tommy Lasorda. |
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| September 01, 2011 MK, Jim and Gary 
This week, Elliott & David bring you the remarkable self transformation success story of Mary Kay Valenti, who overcame a lifetime of low self-esteem to lose almost 100 pounds and went on to compete as a figure body builder. Plus, former big league players Gary Peters and Jim Wynn.Photo by open aperture media group |
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| August 25, 2011 The NPF Champions 
The Chicago Bandits captured the National Pro Fastpitch Championship. And the Bandits center fielder Caitlin Lever, third baseman Amber Patton and shortstop Tammy Williams celebrate the victory with an in-studio visit! Plus - former MLB Manager Jim Fregosi and MLB Hall of Fame Executive Roland Hemond
Photos © 2011 Dina Kwit |
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| August 18, 2011 Lovely Lariyah 
Lariyah Daniels more than just a pretty face. She's a professional model, singer and personal trainer. After last weekend's 2nd place finisg at the ABA Natural North America Bodybuilding, Figure and Fitness Championships, she can add Bikini Diva to that list.She joins the guys in studio. Plus - Baseball Hall of Famer Monte Irvin and Pro Football Hall of Famer Billy Shaw |
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| August 04, 2011 TNA Knockout Tara 
This one’s sure to be a knockout! David & Elliott step into the ring with Pro Wrestler Lisa Marie Varon AKA Tara in Impact! Wrestling & Victoria in the WWE. Plus – six time All Star Jim Gentile. Image Courtesy of Impact Wrestling.com |
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| July 28, 2011 A Taste of Venom 
We welcome fitness competitor, personal trainer and former American Gladiator Beth Horn to the program. Plus - former big league closer Jeff Reardon and Virgil Trucks the oldest former pro athlete ever to appear on Sports & Torts. |
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| July 21, 2011 Sarah, Mike and Verne 
David & Elliott welcome 2008 Olympian and 2011 World Cup winner, professional triathlete Sarah Haskins. She is getting set to compete in the Life Time Chicago Triathlon, one of the world's largest triathlons, taking place Sunday, Aug. 28. Sarah has won the Chicago Triathlon the past 2 years! Plus - sportscasting legend Verne Lundquist and Cy Young Award Winning Pitcher Mike McCormick. |
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| July 14, 2011 April and Dale 
Hometown hottie & Maxim cover girl April Rose drops by the studios to let the boys know how she's going to be heating up the rest of the summer. Plus,two time NL MVP Dale Murphy speaks out on the All Star Game, NFL Labor situation & more! |
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| July 07, 2011 The Tri Life and The High Life 
Authors & Triathletes Libby Hurley and Betsy Noxon join the guys live in studio to tell us about their book Tri the Journey: A Women's Inspirational Guide to Becoming a Triathlete in 12 Weeks. Then, we're living the High Life with actor Windell Middlebrooks. Plus, former big league pitcher Ralph Terry. |
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| June 30, 2011 Baseball and Softball Stars 
It's another baseball-intensive episode, when David & Elliott step up to the plate with the Hebrew Hammer Al Rosen and six time All-Star pitcher Sam McDowell. Plus, the lovely Caitlin Lever, outfielder for the Chicago Bandits joins us in studio. |
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| June 23, 2011 Moose, Bobby and Vicki 
The guys round the bases with Former big leaguer & 5 time World Series Champ Bill Moose Skowron, and 1960 World Series MVP Bobby Richardson. Plus in studio – Vicki Counts, who won her pro card in the figure competition at the 2011 Junior Nationals held in Rosemont. |
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| June 16, 2011 Broadcasters and Bandits 
Broadcasting legend Bob Wolff talks about his amazing career, and his new book Bob Wolff ’s Complete Guide to Sportscasting. Plus, we're headed to the mound with ESPY winning Chicago Bandits pitcher Taryne Mowatt. |
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| June 09, 2011 Baseball and Bliss 
Elliott and David add another name to the list of our Hall of Fame guest list, with the oldest living player in the Baseball Hall of Fame Bobby Doerr. Plus, artist, model and Chicago Bliss member Ange Yangas, and the 1960 NL MVP Dick Groat. |
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| June 02, 2011 Hoops Talk and The First Twins of NASCAR 
Elliott and David hit the hardwood with former NBA Coach of the Year Frank Layden and former NBA Coach and Current Oregon Ducks Women's Basketball Coach Paul Westhead. Plus - we bring you twice the action when we catch up with NASCAR Nationwide Series drivers Angela and Amber Cope. |
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| May 26, 2011 Ines, Gail and Bill 
Sports & Torts is heading south of the border for a conversation with Mexico’s hottest sports reporter Ines Sainz. Then, we talk Lakers and NBA Playoffs with Basketball Hall of Famer Gail Goodrich, and round the bases with former Cub Bill Buckner. |
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| May 19, 2011 Artis, Issel and the Lady of the Ring 
We look back on the glory days of the ABA with former Kentucky Colonel teammates as fellow Hall of Famers Dan Issel and Artis Gilmore. Plus – Elliott & David go toe-to-toe with the Lady of the Ring - female ring announcer Amy Hayes. |
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| May 12, 2011 Nadia, Bobby and Orlando 
If there is no NFL on Sundays this fall, would you take the LFL instead? As in the Lingerie Football League? We'll imagine the possibility, as Nadia Larysa of the Chicago Bliss makes her return to the program, along with teammate Kimberly Anderson. Plus, Baseball Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda, and Basketball Hall of Famer Bobby Wanzer. |
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| May 05, 2011 Baseball and Yoga 
David & Elliott round the bases with baseball Hall of Famer Ralph Kiner and White Sox Great Billy Pierce. Plus, Yoga expertKimberly Fowler, creator of Yoga For Athletes and founder of YAS Fitness centers. |
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| April 28, 2011 Baseballs and Tiaras 
There’s royalty in the house, as Elliott & David welcome the reigning Miss Illinois USA Angela Sparrow as their in-studio guest. Then, we talk baseball with Hall of Famers Gaylord Perry and Jim Bunning. |
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| April 21, 2011 The Doctor is In 
Elliott & David talk playoffs with Basketball Hall of Famer & ESPN Analyst Dr. Jack Ramsay. Then – media consultant & former news anchor Joan Esposito tells us about the state of braodcast news. |
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| April 14, 2011 Dave Cowens and Satch Sanders 
We’re heading to the hardwood with two more basketball Hall of Famers from the Boston Celtics – Dave Cowens, and 2011 inductee Tom Satch Sanders. Plus, Dave & Elliott step into the ring with MMA fighter Esli Kilponen. |
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| April 07, 2011 Caddyshack's Cindy Morgan 
David and Elliott talk roundball with basketball Hall of Famers Bailey Howell and Harry The Horse Gallatin. Plus – we play a few rounds at Bushwood with Caddyshack’s Lacey Underall AKA Cindy Morgan. |
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| March 31, 2011 The Final Four and Fitness 
Elliott and David dish on Kentucky's return to the Final Four with the first player to represent the Wildcats in the Basketball Hall of Fame Cliff Hagan. Then, more Hoops talk with Hall of Famer Clyde Lovellette. Plus in studio, fitness model and IBFF Pro Bikini Athlete Nicole Moneer Guerrero. |
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| March 24, 2011 March Madness 
Elliott and David talk NCAA and NBA hoops with pro basketball Hall of Famers Jack Twyman and Frank Ramsey. They also talk about the career and life-changing injury of their teammate and friend Maurice Stokes. Plus- former Fox/Chicago chief meteorologist Amy Freeze checks in to talk Cubs, Sox, and Chicago Fire Soccer! |
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| March 17, 2011 Memories of March 
Elliott and David relive some magic moments from the madness of March with former Illinois Head Coach Lou Henson, and former Michigan State Head Coach Jud Heathcote. Plus- WNBF Figure Pro competitor Helena Chansky adds her beauty to the program! |
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| March 10, 2011 Sam, Lenny and Playboy Golf 
David and Elliott talk hoops with the NBA's All-time winningest coach Lenny Wilkens and Mr. Clutch Sam Jones of the Boston Celtics. Plus, we tee it up on Playboy Golf with model Dayna Wyatt. |
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| March 03, 2011 Hoops Heavy with a Little Golf 
David & Elliott talk Hoops with College Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee Cazzie Russell, and break down the NBA with one of the all-time greats Rick Barry. Plus, we'll get the details on the Playboy Golf Tournament from Jay Jay Nesheim. |
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| February 23, 2011 Luvabull Ashley Bond, and a Basketball Hall of Famer 
On this episode, we dish on the NBA now and then with basketball Hall of Famer Dolph Shayes. Plus, get fit with Chicago Luvabull and Miss Illinois 2009 Ashley Bond. |
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| February 17, 2011 Jack Whitaker and Molly Sims 
Elliott & David welcome sports broadcasting legend Jack Whitaker to the program for a look at TV coverage of sports then and now. And it's our favorite time of the year - the SI Swimsuit edition is out! We'll talk about this year's issue, and past issues with Molly Sims, who appeared in the 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004 and 2006 swimsuit issues. |
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| February 10, 2011 An Old Hall of Famer, a New Hall of Famer and She Beads 
The Title is back in Title Town, and Hall of Famer Willie Davis joins David & Elliott to talk about the Packers’ run to the Championship. Then - we welcome Redskins great Chris Hanburger, who’s headed to the Hall of Fame this summer. Plus, Sandy Rueve joins us in studio She Beads - a jewelry line originally inspired by Michael Jordan. |
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| February 03, 2011 Super Preview 
David & Elliott preview the Steelers / Packers Championship with 4 Time Superbowl winner LC Greenwood of Pittsburgh’s famed Steel Curtain Defense. Then, what’s the Superbowl without commercials? Our 2nd Guest Bubba Smith has been in his share of memorable ones! Plus, Former Colts QB Bert Jones and the beautiful April Rose. |
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| January 27, 2011 Two Hall of Famers and a PMOY Hopeful 
NFL Hall of Famer Dan Hampton joins Elliott & David breakdown the Bears breakdown in the Playoffs, the Cutler controversy, and more. Then, Playboy's Miss January 2010 Jaime Edmondson tells us about her return to the Amazing Race, and her dreams of being named Playmate of the Year! Plus, NFL Hall of Famer Rayfield Wright! |
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| January 20, 2011 Football Talk with Paul, Jerry and Nadia 
David & Elliott preview Bears /Packers with Green Bay Great Jerry Kramer. Then, Nadia Larysa of the Lingerie Football League's Chicago Bliss joins the guys live in studio. (She's in the February Playboy, BTW). Plus, more football talk with NFL Hall of Famer Paul Warfield, one of the premier wide receivers ever to have played in the National Football League. |
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| January 11, 2011 The Lovely Ashley Lobo 
David and Elliott's first guest on the new show is Chicagos own Ashley Lobo. Ashley is a freelance reporter for the NBC Chicago Street Team, Nude Hippo, 24/7 Chicago, NHL.com and Hawks TV. If that's not enough, she is also a former Ice Crew Girl for the Blackhawks, and you can catch her in the new movie The Dilemma with Vince Vaughn. |
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