The Lore
The Lore is a Chicago sports podcast about the stories that live around the games.
Hosted by Tom Loxas (formerly of Chicago Now and Beers and Beat Guys podcast).
The Lore sits at the intersection of sports, music, media, and city culture—exploring the moments, sounds, and memories that made Chicago sports feel bigger than the box score.
Each episode features a guest with a real connection to the city, unpacking:
How they first fell into sports
Chicago moments that stuck with them
The cultural lore—songs, broadcasts, places, personalities—that shaped how it all felt
It’s about why this stuff mattered—and still does.
Chicago sports, told through people and culture.
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