Sports from the Couch & The Sports Cubicle

Sports from the Couch & The Sports Cubicle

-Sports from the Couch welcomes everyone for a honest, open, friendly, critical, enthusiastic conversation as we break down all the major sports news and notes both nationally and locally in Chicago. -On The Sports Cubicle, join The Marvelous One Dan Marver, The Paulous One Paul Chivari, Sports from the Couch Mike Mercado, and Devin Tingle for your late-night dose of sports talk before the boss hears us and makes us all get back to work. Make sure you’re clocked in for The Sports Cubicle Sundays at 9 pm on WCPT. -Mercado Airwaves is your home for all things entertainment in the podcasting world. Check in with Mike Mercado from ”Sports from the Couch” to see if your favorite team will win it all. Enjoy each of our interviews with athletes and celebrities.

Episodes

July 25, 2025 4 mins

Now that every team has reported to camp in the NFL, what will the Bears need to do differently compared to last year in order to have a better season than 2024. Enjoy this segment from the latest edition of The Sports Cubicle Sunday nights with Dan Marver, Devin Tingle, Paul Chivari, and Mike Mercado. The Sports Cubicle is brought to you by Sports from the Couch on Mercado Airwaves.

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DePaul Men's basketball head coach Chris Holtmann joined the show for a conversation with us! What are the team expectations? How is recruiting and coaching like in the NIL era? How would coach Holtmann change the transfer portal? Enjoy this segment from the latest edition of The Sports Cubicle Sunday nights with Dan Marver, Devin Tingle, Paul Chivari, and Mike Mercado. The Sports Cubicle is brought to you by Sports from the Couch ...

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What exactly is going on in this House v. NCAA story? Who is spearheading this? What will be the ramifications? Stopping by to make sense of it all is friend of the show Professor Michael LeRoy! Michael LeRoy is the LER Alumni Professor of Labor and Employment Relations and affiliated faculty of the University of Illinois College of Law. His research program examines employment and unions for NCAA athletes, artificial intelligence ...

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The Chicago Bears just gave Ryan Poles a contract extension, was It a smart move!? Enjoy this segment from the latest edition of The Sports Cubicle Sunday nights with Dan Marver, Devin Tingle, Paul Chivari, and Mike Mercado. The Sports Cubicle is brought to you by Sports from the Couch on Mercado Airwaves.

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Are the NFL owners and NFLPA colluding against the players? Why does no one care? Enjoy this segment from the latest edition of The Sports Cubicle Sunday nights with Dan Marver, Devin Tingle, Paul Chivari, and Mike Mercado. The Sports Cubicle is brought to you by Sports from the Couch on Mercado Airwaves.

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The MLB All-Star break is here and it's time to check in with Rich Eberwein, from Cubbies Crib and Cubs on Tap, to see if the 1st place Cubs can hold off the Brewers in the second half, will they make a big trade, and which Cubs player got snubbed from the All-Star game? All this and much more! Enjoy this segment from the latest edition of The Sports Cubicle Sunday nights with Dan Marver, Devin Tingle, Paul Chivari, and Mike Mercad...

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Will the Chicago Bears add veteran running back Nick Chubb to the new look Bears? Is it a good fit? What does this move potentially tell us about the plans for Ben Johnson in his first season as head coach? Enjoy this segment from the latest edition of The Sports Cubicle Sunday nights with Dan Marver, Devin Tingle, Paul Chivari, and Mike Mercado. The Sports Cubicle is brought to you by Sports from the Couch on Mercado Airwaves.

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Will Giannis Antetokounmpo be a legit option to join the Chicago Bulls? No and here's why according to Mike! Enjoy this segment from the latest edition of The Sports Cubicle Sunday nights with Dan Marver, Devin Tingle, Paul Chivari, and Mike Mercado. The Sports Cubicle is brought to you by Sports from the Couch on Mercado Airwaves.

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Enjoy this segment from the latest LIVE WATCH ALONG of Bear Era with Ciaran Hall and Mike Mercado as they react and breakdown the Chicago Bears 1st round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yaObkcZTmo&t=2803s)

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April 19, 2025 14 mins

It's time for WRESTLEMANIA 41! What was the road to get here and how will it all breakdown? Let's talk about it! Enjoy this segment from the latest edition of The Sports Cubicle Sunday nights with Dan Marver, Devin Tingle, Paul Chivari, and Mike Mercado. The Sports Cubicle is brought to you by Sports from the Couch on Mercado Airwaves.

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How will consumers be watching the Chicago Bulls, White Sox, & Blackhawks  in the near future? Is the direct to consumer app CHSN a bust? Did it ever have a chance with the horrible product it is featuring with the Chicago Bulls, White Sox, & Blackhawks? Let's talk about it! Enjoy this segment from the latest edition of The Sports Cubicle Sunday nights with Dan Marver, Devin Tingle, Paul Chivari, and Mike Mercado. The Sport...

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The Chicago Bulls get eliminated once again by the Miami Heat in the Play-In Tournament and it seems like nothing will change, let's talk about it! Enjoy this segment from the latest edition of The Sports Cubicle Sunday nights with Dan Marver, Devin Tingle, Paul Chivari, and Mike Mercado. The Sports Cubicle is brought to you by Sports from the Couch on Mercado Airwaves.

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Spring is here which means it's time to take a trip and get to know some of our local baseball teams! This week, we get to know the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp with Asst GM, Lucas Burris! Enjoy this segment from the latest edition of The Sports Cubicle Sunday nights with Dan Marver, Devin Tingle, Paul Chivari, and Mike Mercado. The Sports Cubicle is brought to you by Sports from the Couch on Mercado Airwaves.

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Spring is here which means it's time to take a trip and get to know some of our local baseball teams! This week, we get to know the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes with Chief Storyteller, Jamie Toole! Enjoy this segment from the latest edition of The Sports Cubicle Sunday nights with Dan Marver, Devin Tingle, Paul Chivari, and Mike Mercado. The Sports Cubicle is brought to you by Sports from the Couch on Mercado Airwaves.

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The Chicago Cubs are going to try and bounce back after losing both games in the 2025 Tokyo Series against the LA Dodgers, did we learn anything? How successful was this year's Tokyo Series matchup? Enjoy this segment from the latest edition of The Sports Cubicle Sunday nights with Dan Marver, Devin Tingle, Paul Chivari, and Mike Mercado. The Sports Cubicle is brought to you by Sports from the Couch on Mercado Airwaves.

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The Chicago Bears are on the clock, who will they pick? Does it matter which position it is? Does it have to be a specific player at a specific number?  Enjoy this segment from the latest edition of The Sports Cubicle Sunday nights with Dan Marver, Devin Tingle, Paul Chivari, and Mike Mercado. The Sports Cubicle is brought to you by Sports from the Couch on Mercado Airwaves.

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The Chicago Bears have been extremely aggressive this offseason with trades and signings, so did they win another offseason? Will it actually equate to wins on the field? What do these moves actually indicate for the charter franchise? All this plus so much more! Enjoy this segment from the latest edition of The Sports Cubicle Sunday nights with Dan Marver, Devin Tingle, Paul Chivari, and Mike Mercado. The Sports Cubicle is brought...

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Diana Taurasi has called it a career, and what a career at that, so is she the GOAT!? Later, Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky welcome Caitlin Clark to the UNited Center this upcoming season. Let's talk about it enjoy this segment from the latest edition of The Sports Cubicle Sunday nights with Dan Marver, Devin Tingle, Paul Chivari, and Mike Mercado. The Sports Cubicle is brought to you by Sports from the Couch on Mercado Airwaves.

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Why did the relationship between ESPN and Major League Baseball end? Have the New York Yankees changed their ways? Let's talk about it enjoy this segment from the latest edition of The Sports Cubicle Sunday nights with Dan Marver, Devin Tingle, Paul Chivari, and Mike Mercado. The Sports Cubicle is brought to you by Sports from the Couch on Mercado Airwaves.

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February 20, 2025 8 mins

Are the Chicago Bears moving to Indiana? Let's talk about it enjoy this segment from the latest edition of The Sports Cubicle Sunday nights with Dan Marver, Devin Tingle, Paul Chivari, and Mike Mercado. The Sports Cubicle is brought to you by Sports from the Couch on Mercado Airwaves.

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