So, this review is mostly for the Waddle and Silvy show, but as a whole, I love this radio station - well, the local shows and hosts anyway. But that's my one problem with this station...there aren't enough local shows! I much prefer the local personalities on this radio station as compared to those on another local sports talk radio station. However, I'm forced to listen to the other said station in the evenings and on the weekends, because ESPN airs mostly national shows during these times! It's sad because I love ESPN local radio. My exceptions to this are Bruce Levine, Fred Huebner, and Mike Murphy. Bruce is so far up the Cubs @ss, it's not even funny. I can't listen to a word he says. Fred is just annoying to listen to because I don't feel like he knows very much and Mike Murphy...where do I start with this one? I'm not sure who made the decision to put him back on the radio, but he/she needs to be fired - IMMEDIATELY! So, back to what I love about this station...Waddle and Silvy! I heart them. They get me through my day at work and make me laugh out loud many times a day. I'm pretty sure the people that sit near me at work think I'm completely nuts, but I'm okay with it. I'm not sure what I'd do without them! My employer does not allow web streaming and I can't get the AM radio to come in in the Loop so I'm relegated to the podcast, which means I'm listening to Monday's show on Tuesday (and so on), which is annoying, but I need my fix so I'll take it any way I can get it. And then there's CJH...I like this group, but I don't download their podcasts. If I can catch them on the radio now and then, I'm good. I will say, Carmen is a marked improvement over Mac. He was a pompous @ss and I'm glad he's gone! Jurko is my favorite - he cracks me up. I don't always agree with his thoughts, but he's funny as hell. I also really like JD, Hood and most of the reporters. I just wish this station had more local programming in the evenings and on the weekends! I'm forced to go elsewhere during these times and I'm not happy about it. read more

SUCKS!!! Stops the Chicago Bears game online broadcast to put on White Sox pregame. Should have left it on AM780

It's very unfortunate that I have been listening to ESPN Chicago for years now and as an African born coming to America living in Chicago. I did have no idea about American football and I love it now following and learning the game for years and I tend to listen to ESPN Chicago always every day all shows . My main concern is it's really bad that just recently I tried to like call in there and share my opinion about some shows and it's the second time now whenever I call someone back the studio picks it up and the moment he hears my accent pretty much just don't put on on air or he will just tell me to talk the moment I start talking the. He cut me off . Really bad because if ESPN Only wants the regular callers to call then why announced the number for people to call? Not cool That should change and I am very disappointed with them pre judging me because of my accent. Last time I checked English isn't a measurement for intelligence give people some respect abit . read more

The radio in this show is extremely bland. There aren't many takes and it's very boring

I am a lifetime sports radio listener. I hate the new line ups on ESPN! I am so fed up with Danny Z! Over the years he has weaseled his way onto every show. He is annoying and as stated participates non-stop on every show, and then has his own show. I'm done with ESPN until there's a change. I mean give me a break! Get him off the air! The Kap and Hoodie show was ruined by him today. Sorry no one cares about your daughter going to the store. read more

Where do I begin, I have been a daily fan/listener of ESPN Radio Chicago 1000 WMVP since 2008? I listen to be informed, and little did I realize the first day when I tuned on my radio when my mom had to have additional care after her stroke that January, but, it was becoming increasingly difficult for me to do it by myself. So, while waiting for her caregiver to get her ready for the day, I tuned into my boombox, yes, I still have one (old school) I know. However, I never dreamed how important all of the shows became to me personally, once I met them in person, which was June 2011 to celebrate my birthday. At the time, it was the Afternoon Saloon show, Mac, Harry & Jurko, also equally great. Anyone who could make me laugh, on a daily basis, I finally got brave enough to call in as you were talking about my Blackhawks. I have to admire, respect, and adore each and every employee. I have got come to eventually get to know and attend as many live shows or events because, I can with my job being remote and moved our travel agency 14 years ago to my home. It was very convenient once we were finally allowed to do that. They make me laugh 'til I cry sometimes, and smile every day since. The chat room is great too, and I've made a few friends with now too. I Appreciate their kindness, their accepting when I do call, and I have to absolutely adore each and everyone I have gotten know. Thank you for your patience with me all these years and if you need anything, just me a call most of you have our business card but more importantly than that, I want you know when mom passed 3 years later in 2010, I could've never gotten through the pain of losing her were not for your announcers and shows but she lived a long life and without you guys everyday, I really don't know how I made through. Thank you for everything, I love you including your sales staff, your producers and if I forget anyone, just know I have unconditional for each and every one of you. Love always, Marilyn M. Sarlo, Melrose Park, IL email: Marilyn.Sarlo@yahoo.com or 1319 N. 12th Avenue, Melrose Park, IL 60160 708-344-7381 or 708-404-7126 (c) read more

I loved it when Chicago got its first all sports radio station in 1992 (the score). I had heard fraternity brothers from New York talk about the fan and I loved that we were getting one. I loved the score in its early days, but grew tired of its uneducated fan base and quickly gravitated towards ESPN. Mac, Jurko and Harry is as advertised, America's last corner bar. Dan Patrick acerbic whit and Carmen DeFalco and Marc Silverman bring a perspective of a Chicago fan. The station also seems to appreciate it fans, realizing that they need the fans to survive. read more

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I am a girl, a girl who does not play sports, a girl who watches only an occasional baseball or college football game...and I choose to listen to the Mac, Jurko and Harry show over anything else on the radio from 5-7pm. That has to say something. :) read more

I like this station when I'm in the car and can't watch the baseball or football game. That's about it. But my bf is addicted to this station and it kind of drives me nuts lol I need music in my life! read more

since im now officially a bum....aka jobless....thank you Dubbya....i have found a really good radio program....colin coheard on espn.com... i used to listen to mike an mike when driving around working downtown but the show would switch to local after 9:00AM ...it seemed every freaking commercial was this Colin guy...i couldnt stand it.... so sittin around one day i gave his radio show a shot....althought i only agree with his opinions aout 1/2 the time....he is always making me laugh....if and when i get back to work...i will be getting satt. radio so i dont miss his show...... read more

Mac, Jurko and Harry are what make this station for me. I only occasionally get to listen to the other hosts, and have mixed feelings about them. A few highlights: Dan Patrick- if you listen to 15 minutes of his show, you've heard the whole thing because he's normally just beating one or two topics to death for the entire show. That said, I like the guy- I just can't (and don't need to) listen to more than a half hour of his show. Steve McMichael and Chet Coppock on Sunday mornings. As much as this is bad radio in that they're all over the map and just generally disjointed, I find this to be some of the funniest and most dynamic radio out there today. Mike & Mike: is there any good reason why we can't get local show hosts during the AM drive? Until they do, my dial stays on news or Mike North- I have no desire to listen to the Eastern Seaboard Programming Network when I can get local stuff that's more entertaining. Jim Rome: It sucks that it's a tape delay late at night, but I fully understand- people love him or hate him, and I'm in the minority that love him. I'm not a clone, but the sarcasm has always been right up my alley. read more

Let's keep it more about the local sports and current events. I find this station drifting into unrelated stories or the hosts talking about themselves a bit too much. I'd like to see more reporting on hot topics before I raise my rating. read more

local vs national programming. national programming is what you'd expect. Heavily biased to the east coast teams or the "america teams" from pre ESPN days (Dallas Cowboys). Local programming is okay. They've gotten past that "W-SOX" mentality that permeated sports radio from the early days of it in chicago. Still, the faux, media created "baseball rivalry" drives me crazy. Carmen, Harry, and Silvy are just terrible beyond description. The worst jock sniffers out there. Tommy W is cool. He was good on Sports Central, and is good on the morning slot. A little too much boston mention for a local show (wtf?), but his checks are paid by espn. Bruce Levine is an excellent baseball guy. Jonathan Hood is amazing. He has "media star" written all over him. Am bummed when I miss his show. I like how they're in contrast with WSCR and don't take calls as much. You can only hear so much of the BMI = 34 guy talk, "well I played some ball in [high]school, and...". sure. we're spared that. The Saturday lineup is pretty good. Not a fan of the Outdoors show, but I bet it's excellent for outdoorsy types. He seems very very competent, does Chauncy. The baseball one has a different flavor now that Murph is on it. He has become a parody of himself. I loved his old schtick, "andy mcphail, f.a.i.l.", but he's sort of a local dan patrick - thinks he's bigger than the show, it seems. it's a tough market, probably evenly split between those who want more call-in, and those who want less; those who want more local focus, and those who want national. Good thing we have a big market and options where we can switch back and forth :) read more