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Interview: KRUI With The Plain White T’s

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At When We Were Young 2025, fellow Chicago area natives Plain White T’s sat down with me as we discussed how the local scene has changed, their tour with We The Kings, and how Las Vegas scares us all the slightest bit. We started the conversation out by sharing a mutual love of Death Cab for Cutie:

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Full Court Press

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“Full Court Press” is in it’s second season of being KRUI’s NBA-specific show. Each week we get you caught up on the NBA’s current standings, big games in the past week, upcoming match-ups and any other major stories surrounding the league and your favorite teams. Be sure to tune into “Full Court Press” every Wednesday from 12-1 PM. Voices behind the mic: Jordan Kabialis, John West, Derek Helling Producer: Dylan Burn Ever miss a show and want an easier way to go back and listen? Do you ever wish our episodes were just forwarded to your computer or mobile device? Great news: … Continued

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Sports Squawk

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“Sports Squawk” is KRUI’s very own version of ESPN’s “Around the Horn”. Each week, four members of the KRUI Sports staff debate the major topics of the past week in sports. Each panelist earns points based on his or her arguments and the winner gets the final minute to talk about whatever he or she wants. Be sure to tune into “Sports Squawk” every Wednesday from 1-2 PM for some entertaining sports banter. Host: Jeremy Meyer Panelists: Dylan Burn, Derek Helling, John West, Matt Cozzi, Jon Koob, Kevin Ciardiello, Jordan Kabialis February 27, 2013

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You Can Put it on the Board

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“You Can Put it on the Board” is KRUI’s long-running MLB talk-show. Each week we get you caught up on all of the goings-on in America’s pastime. Get caught-up on standings, scores and the status on all of your favorite teams. Be sure to tune into “You Can Put it on the Board” every Friday from 12-1 PM. Voices behind the mic: Kevin Ciardiello, Jordan Kabialis, Aubrey Coleman, Derek Helling, Cheyne Reiter, Ryan Murphy Ever miss a show and want an easier way to go back and listen? Do you ever wish our episodes were just forwarded to your computer or mobile … Continued

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College Basketball Preview

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“College Basketball Preview” is exactly what the title says and more.  We give you a comprehensive look at NCAA Men’s Basketball at the University of Iowa, in the Big Ten, and all across the nation.  Tune in every Friday from 1 pm to 2 pm CT and let us bring you all the latest scores, polls and headlines. Voices behind the mic: Dylan Burn, Derek Helling, Kevin Ciardiello, Ryan Murphy Producer: Joe Rajchel March 1, 2013 February 22, 2013

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Lack of Experience or Lack of Talent?

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With the 2014 FIFA World drawing closer International teams all over the world are preparing and practicing in hopes to Qualify, including the United States Mens National Team (USMNT). However, the chances for the USMNT to qualify are not looking so bright after a sickening 2-1 loss to Honduras last Wednesday  which proposes the question is it a lack of experience or a lack of talent that made the USMNT look so horrendous in Honduras. The US is by no means considered a top soccer country in the world on the mens side, but they still are expected by many to … Continued

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Upon Further Review: Reporting for Duty?

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With all apologies to those with February birthdays, the second month of the calendar year can be pretty dreary. Following the Super Bowl and the end of football, fans are still knee deep in snow in many cities, along with whipping winds and invincible black ice. While hockey and basketball are great, we still have another month before March Madness and two months before April, which yields spring, Opening Day in baseball and the Masters. What February does bring (besides myriad Subway promotions) is the first hopes for warmer weather and sunshine. No, it is not the groundhogs doing, but … Continued

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On a Baseball “High”

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Drugs and Baseball. The two words are becoming synonymous with each other. It seems like “everyone” in the MLB is being accused (and eventually being confirmed) of taking performance enhancing drugs of some sort. Johnathon Koob shares his thoughts on what it means for the future of sports. (Photo: foxsports.com)

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Celtics: Win or go home

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This NBA season has been a difficult one for the Boston Celtics. Coming into the 2012-2013 season the Celtics had high hopes of a deep playoff run despite losing three point specialist guard Ray Allen, who left in the offseason for the defending champions Miami Heat. To replace Allen they brought in Courtney Lee, Jason Terry, and they still had guard Avery Bradley who was sidelined due to a shoulder injury. The season looked so bright for the Boston Celtics. Now two weeks before the All-Star break the Celtics stand at a record of 24-23 which is 8th in the … Continued

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