# 05/12/26 Hour 2: Curt Bishop of Sports Illustrated & Redbird Rants talks Cardinals early season success; Tuesday Draft - Best Chicago Athletes; Cooper goes on Summer Break

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Podcast: [The Drive on ESPN 93.5](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-drive-on-espn-93-5-477079)
Published: 2026-05-12T22:25:45+00:00
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Curt Bishop of Sports Illustrated and Redbird Rants joins the show to discuss the Cardinals’ strong start to the season, what’s fueling their early success, and whether it can continue over the long haul. The guys also hold a Tuesday Draft featuring the best Chicago athletes of all time, sparking plenty of debate and nostalgia, before sending Intern Cooper off in style as he heads into summer break. Follow The Drive on X, Instagram, and Facebook!

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