MIR97 Podcasts

Mar 10 2025 119 ep. 58 mins 8

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The Bonfire | Fire win Brimstone Cup 3-1; Chance at back-to-back road wins in Toronto | S3:Ep07

Mar 10 2025 74 mins

John is joined by Alan, Tim and DJ to celebrate GGG's first cup win in the 3-1 victory over Dallas for the Brimstone Cup. First, injuries have plagued the Fire, but what kind of moves are available to the club this window? The Fire travel across the boarder to take on The Reds of Toronto FC.

Hot Takes LIVE | Guti over Messi?; Tom Barlow over-hated? | S3E:02

Mar 05 2025 82 mins

Matt is joined by John, Paul and Joe on YouTube for Hot Takes LIVE!

The Bonfire | Fire Draw DC in Frigid Home Opener; Fire head to Dallas for Brimstone Cup. | S3:E06

Mar 03 2025 54 mins

Matt is joined by DJ, Alan, and Tim to break down everything that went right, and wrong, in the 2-2 Draw vs DC United. Later, the crew previews the next installment of the Brimstone cup.

The Bonfire | The Debut of Berhalterball; Week 2 Already Must Win | S3:E05

Feb 24 2025 58 mins

Matt is joined by DJ, Alan, and Tim after an intriguing 4-2 loss to the Crew. Bamba and Guti made a quick connection while a clear identity was on display around the entire pitch. Tim spoke with Guti in a rare post game interview. The guys then make bold predictions about what will happen in the Fire home opener this Saturday against DC United in what has been dubbed as a must-win

The Bonfire | 2025 SEASON PREVIEW | S3:E04

Feb 20 2025 74 mins

Matt is joined by DJ, Tim, and Joe of On Tap Sports Net to preview the 2025 Season. First, the guys recap the 2025 preseason which gave everyone a reason to be hopeful as the season begins this Saturday in Columbus. Matt brings Hot Takes to The Bonfire, player predictions are made, club predictions are made, and more.

MIR97 | Tim Hotze joins David Gass on Soccerwise

Feb 17 2025 29 mins

Tim joins David Gass on the Soccerwise Podcast to talk about the 2025 Chicago Fire. Will Guti have his breakout year? How has Gregg Berhlater done thus far in his tenure? What is this year's ceiling and will GGG help wake a sleeping giant? Listen to Soccerwise: https://open.spotify.com/show/3avVYlzUnqlFaibuYsx7n9

Quick>>>Fire | 2025 Kit Dropped; Veteran Omar Gonzalez joins; Teenager Christopher Cupps joins; Arnaud Souquet departs | S2:E2

Feb 14 2025 27 mins

Alan, Tim, and DJ join to quickly discuss the (bland) new kit, a number of roster moves, and a recap of the 3 preseason games thus far.

The Bonfire | Fire to compete in US Open Cup; Bamba officially joins club; Duran becomes largest transfer out of MLS in league history; Omar Gonzalez trains in Chicago | S3:E03

Feb 04 2025 61 mins

Matt is joined by DJ and Tim to discuss the roster buildup towards the 2025 season. First, the FIRE are back in the US Open Cup in what may be considered the clubs best shot at hardware. Bamba officially joins the club, raising the ceiling of the squad's wingers.

Hot Takes LIVE | Zink overrated?; Is Guti earning his keep?; Who's the hottest fire? | S3:E01

Feb 02 2025 87 mins

Quick>>>Fire | Neymar, Bamba, Rumors, Transfers and More! | S2:E01

Jan 18 2025 35 mins

Tim and DJ recap a wild week of Fire rumors and news. Shock transfer rumor for Neymar lit the league on fire. Bamba signs.