Bear Down Breakdown
83 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsBruce and Eli breakdown all things Chicago Bears, all year long. From free agency, to the draft, to training camp, to post-game. If you're a Bears fan, football fan, or a Bruce & Eli fan, this is the podcast you wanna listen to!
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The Chicago QB Mess
October 18, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBAfter yet another loss vs the Vikings, an injury to Justin Fields has complicated the QB scenario in Chicago even more. We talk about the bigger picture surrounding Justin, Matt Eberflus, Ryan Poles and more!
Are JF1 and/or 'Flus THE Answer?
October 10, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBAfter yet another spectacular performance from Justin Fields vs the Commanders, we discuss whether he's still auditioning to be the Bears QB of the future, if Eberflus can keep his job after this year, Chase Claypool and more!
More Like Matt EberFLUSH
October 03, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBAfter the Bears drop 14th in a row in the midst of Justin Fields' best day as a passer in his career, one thing is undoubtedly clear; it's coaching. We discuss this and more!
It's Only Week 3?!?!
September 26, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBFeeling exhausted already, Bears fans? Join the club... The WHOLE CREW (Bruce, Eli, & Dom) join forces to try and tackle what to make of this 2023 Chicago Bears season so far after a complete embarrassment in Kansas City.
Week 2 Post-Game Recap vs Bucs
September 18, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBWe discuss our immediate thoughts on the Week 2 loss to the Bucs, which makes 12 losses in a row for the Matt Eberflus led Bears. We break down Justin's performance, Luke Getsy's play calling, what this disaster of a start could mean for the Bears big-picture, and more.
Too Early to Panic?
September 16, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBAfter the Week 1 debacle vs Green Bay, we discuss our concerns with Justin Fields, the coaching staff, and the entire organization up to this point and if we have faith that it can be fixed. We also preview Week 2 vs the Bucs!
Bears 2023 Outlook + Week 1 Preview
September 04, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 53.9 MBBACK AGAIN! We firstly introduce and welcome our newest member of the podcast team, Dom Cagney, and discuss our thoughts on the Bears 2023 roster construction, talk over/under on Bears players stat projections, and preview our much anticipated Week 1 matchup vs the Packers!
So Far, So Good for Ryan Poles?
March 16, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBIn the most important off-season in the history of the Chicago Bears franchise, we discuss our thoughts of what Ryan Poles has done with it so far. Trading the #1 pick, the free agent signings so far, and what we could potentially do in the draft at #9.
You're Up, Ryan Poles
January 12, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBWe wrap up not only the 2022 Chicago Bears season, but the first season of Bear Down Breakdown as we break down Justin Fields' 2nd year, Matt Eberflus' first year as coach, what the Bears should do with the 1st overall pick and MORE!
Week 13 Packers Preview
December 02, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBWe do a quick preview of the Packers vs. Bears Week 13 game, but discuss some of the more long-term intriguing storylines with this Bears team. Check out our merch! Subscribe to our YouTube! Follow us on TikTok! Follow us on Twitter! Follow us on Instagram!
Week 11 Falcons Preview
November 18, 2022 11:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBWe preview our matchup with the Falcons, break down the Khalil Hebert injury and how that effects the Bears offense, give our bold & score predictions, and more! Check out our merch! Subscribe to our YouTube! Follow us on TikTok! Follow us on Twitter! Follow us on Instagram!
Time for Justin's Next Step?
November 15, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBBears lose their 3rd straight game in a collapse vs. the Lions. While Justin Fields keeps breaking records with his legs, is it time for Getsy to begin to slowly open up the pass game? We discuss that, the defense, and more! Check out our merch! Subscribe to our YouTube! Follow us on TikTok! Follow us on Twitter! Follow us on Instagram!
He is H1M
November 09, 2022 11:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBBears end up with yet another loss vs the Dolphins and are 3-6, but we break down why we're the most excited we've been as Bears fans in a long time. Hint; WE HAVE A QUARTERBACK! Check out our merch! Subscribe to our YouTube! Follow us on TikTok! Follow us on Twitter! Follow us on Instagram!
Week 9 Dolphins Preview ft. Mike Masala
November 04, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBWe preview our Week 9 matchup as we are joined by special guest Mike Masala, who covers the Miami Dolphins for The Dolphins Wire, and gives us everything we need to know about this 'Phins team coming to Chicago. Check out our merch! Subscribe to our YouTube! Follow us on Twitter! Follow us on Instagram!
In Poles We Trust
November 02, 2022 10:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBWe break down the Dallas loss. Plus all the trade activity Ryan Poles has executed so far. Are they good moves, or does Poles not have a clue? Check out our merch! Subscribe to our YouTube! Follow us on Twitter! Follow us on Instagram!
Bears Out-Coach Belichick
October 27, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBIn the best all-around effort of the season, Bears dominate the Patriots on the road in all three phases. We break down the work Eberflus/Getsy have done so far, Justin Fields' performance, and the Bears trade of Robert Quinn! Check out our merch! Subscribe to our YouTube! Follow us on Twitter! Follow us on Instagram!
Progress Over Everything
October 11, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 50 MBWe break down the best Bears loss maybe ever as Justin Fields continues to get more comfortable. We talk Fields' performance, whether coaching is a concern so far, and look ahead to Week 6 TNF matchup vs. the Commanders. Check out our merch! Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram!
Justin (can't see the) Fields
September 27, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBYes, we won the game. No, we still don't know if Justin Fields is the guy. And that might be more important than the win. We discuss our thoughts of QB1's struggles so far this season.
The Bears Inevitable Loss
September 20, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MB(Stop us if you've heard this before) Bears lose to the Packers. Wash, rinse, repeat. We break down the game and give our thoughts on the offensive and defensive performances. And give our way-too-early predictions on the Week 3 matchup vs Lovie Smith and the Texans. Check out our merch! Subscribe to our YouTube! Follow us on Twitter! Follow us on Instagram!
Bears Shock (most of) The World
September 13, 2022 10:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBWe celebrated a beautiful VICTORY MONDAY by breaking down our thoughts on the Week 1 win vs the Niners. And looked ahead to our Week 2 SNF showdown vs the Packers and give our early predictions for the game. Check out our merch! Subscribe to our YouTube! Follow us on Twitter! Follow us on Instagram!
Bears vs Niners Week 1 Preview
September 08, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBWe react to Matt Eberflus' team captain choices, answer fill-in-the-blank Bears questions, and preview the Week 1 matchup vs the 49ers. Check out our merch! Subscribe to our YouTube! Follow us on Twitter! Follow us on Instagram!
Final Off/Pre Season Bears Thoughts
September 01, 2022 10:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBAs the off/pre season comes to an end and the regular season about to begin, we give our final thoughts on Justin Fields and his continues improvement, the last-minute 53-man roster moves, and our thoughts on the team as a whole. Check out our merch! Subscribe to our YouTube! Follow us on Twitter! Follow us on Instagram!
Bears Aren't THAT Bad
August 22, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBWe hop on the mics to discuss our experience at Bears training camp, break down the first 2 preseason games, and talk Roquan Smith's situation. Check out our merch! Subscribe to our YouTube! Follow us on Twitter! Follow us on Instagram!
Tevin Jenkins a bust?
August 02, 2022 10:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBWe break down the Tevin Jenkins drama, and discuss the results of a survey done by Bears fans about their thoughts on the current state of the franchise. Check out our merch! Subscribe to our YouTube! Follow us on Twitter! Follow us on Instagram!
Top 10 Most Important Bears
July 18, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBWe discuss our thoughts on the N'Keal Harry trade, and break down the top 10 most important Bears for the 2022 season. Subscribe to our YouTube Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Twitter
Bears Temperature Check
July 11, 2022 10:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBAs training camp approaches, we do a quick generalized temperature check on the current state of the Chicago Bears roster, schedule, and expectations. Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Follow us on Twitter! Follow us on Facebook!
Bears 2022 Draft Class
May 05, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBIn Episode 2, we take a look at Ryan Poles' first draft as Chicago Bears GM and share our thoughts on taking 2 defensive players first, Velus Jones Jr., and more! Check out our merch! Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Follow us on Twitter! Follow us on Facebook!
Ryan Poles' Off Season So Far
March 29, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBIn our debut episode of Bear Down Breakdown, we discuss our thoughts on Ryan Poles' first off season as Bears GM, and whether or not we share the same concerns some fans feel about the state of the team. Check out our merch! Subscribe to our YouTube channel Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook
The Bears Being The Bears
January 25, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBWe talk some Bulls basketball and what we expect from the injury riddled team. Also, our thoughts on some of the rumored Bears-favored HC names, and react to the legendary Divisional round playoff weekend! Check out our Deep Dishin' Store for our merch: https://teespring.com/stores/deep-dis... Follow us on our social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/deepdishinpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deepdishins... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Deep-Dishin-... Become a Patreon supp...
Bears Are Structureless ft. Greg Braggs Jr.
January 18, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBWe're joined by Bears Twitter legend and host of Braggs In The Stands podcast, Greg Braggs to talk Bears and their process of hiring a new GM & head coach. Bruce and Eli also break down their thoughts on the Bulls, their new(ish) roster, and how the season is going so far. Check out our Deep Dishin' Store for our merch: https://teespring.com/stores/deep-dis... Follow us on our social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/deepdishinpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deepdishins... Faceb...
We're Back!
January 10, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MBBack from our year-long hiatus! We talk Bears and the clown show that's happening at Halas Hall after ending the Matt Nagy era on a loss to the Vikings.
Bear Down Breakdown - Wk 13
December 09, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBAfter an upsetting, yet not surprising giveaway-loss to the Lions, we're completely numb to it all. We voice our frustrations with the franchise as a whole, and compare two Chicago sports GM's who've had a similar road of "success." Check out our Deep Dishin' Store for our merch: https://teespring.com/stores/deep-dis... Follow us on our social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/deepdishinpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deepdishins... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Deep-Dishin...
Happy Thanksgiving!
November 25, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBAs you're prepping to stuff that turkey (...pause), we're talking Chicago sports. We discuss our thoughts on Theo Epstein stepping down and Jed Hoyer stepping in, the Bulls draft review, Trubisky vs. Foles, Packers week preview and more! Check out our Deep Dishin' Store for our merch: https://teespring.com/stores/deep-dis... Follow us on our social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/deepdishinpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deepdishins... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Deep-D...
Bear Down Breakdown - Wk 10
November 18, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBWE'VE HAD ENOUGH! This week's episode of Bear Down Breakdown, we pick apart the Chicago Bears franchise from top to bottom. If you're a frustrated Bears fan (we imagine you are), then this is a must listen. Check out our Deep Dishin' Store for our merch: https://teespring.com/stores/deep-dis... Follow us on our social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/deepdishinpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deepdishins... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Deep-Dishin-... Become a Patreon sup...
Nagging About Nagy
November 13, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 54.6 MBIn Episode 42 we chop up our thoughts on the White Sox hiring Tony LaRussa, discuss some Bulls pre-draft rumors, complain some more about Matt Nagy and more! Check out our Deep Dishin' Store for our merch: https://teespring.com/stores/deep-dis... Follow us on our social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/deepdishinpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deepdishins... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Deep-Dishin-... Become a Patreon supporter: https://www.patreon.com/deepdishinsports
Bear Down Breakdown - Mid-Season Reflection
November 03, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 53.4 MBAfter a tough loss in Week 8 to the Saints, we discuss the Javon Wims incident, and chop up our thoughts of where the Bears are at as a team now that we're half-way done with the season. Check out our Deep Dishin' Store for our merch: https://teespring.com/stores/deep-dis... Follow us on our social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/deepdishinpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deepdishins... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Deep-Dishin-... Become a Patreon supporter: https://www....
Bear Down Breakdown - Wk 7
October 30, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBWe chop up the very revealing loss to the Rams on Monday night, and try to figure out what exactly is wrong with our offense? Is it as easy as blaming the offensive line, or is it more indictive of the head coach? Listen in! Check out our Deep Dishin' Store for our merch: https://teespring.com/stores/deep-dis... Follow us on our social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/deepdishinpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deepdishins... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Deep-Dishin-... Be...
Bear Down Breakdown - Wk 6
October 20, 2020 11:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBAs great as 5-1 and first place feels, there are still some concerns about this team going forward. We discuss those and more after our Week 6 win vs the Panthers! Check out our Deep Dishin' Store for our merch: https://teespring.com/stores/deep-dis... Follow us on our social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/deepdishinpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deepdishins... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Deep-Dishin-... Become a Patreon supporter: https://www.patreon.com/deepdishins...
Bruce, Err, LEBRON Gets His 4th
October 14, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MBAs Bruce rides his high-horse, we discuss LeBron winning his 4th ring in the bubble and whether it's impressive or not, if Jimmy Butler is for real, the Bears win vs Bucs, preview Bears vs Panthers and more!
Bear Down Breakdown - Wk 4
October 06, 2020 11:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBWe discuss the Week 4 loss to the Colts, including our thoughts on Nick Foles' performance, Nagy's play calling, the defense and more! Check out our Deep Dishin' Store for our merch: https://teespring.com/stores/deep-dis... Follow us on our social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/deepdishinpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deepdishins... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Deep-Dishin-... Become a Patreon supporter: https://www.patreon.com/deepdishinsports
Bear Down Breakdown - Wk 3
September 29, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBWOW. What a game. We discuss Trubisky, Foles, Nagy, Akeim Hicks and more from the insane Week 3 win vs the Falcons.
RIP, Kansas Comet
September 25, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 54.6 MBIn Episode 40, we pay tribute to the legendary Gale Sayers, talk Cubs/White Sox, NBA playoffs, our thoughts on the Bulls hiring Billy Donovan, preview Bears vs Falcons and more!
Bear Down Breakdown - Wk 2
September 22, 2020 11:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBIs Trubisky to blame for a terrible offensive 2nd half? Did Nagy take a step back as a play caller? Is the defense as bad as some fans think? We answer those questions and more as we break down the Week 2 win vs. the Giants!
Bear Down Breakdown - Wk 1
September 15, 2020 11:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBWhat. A. Game! In our first Bear Down Breakdown of the season, we discuss Trubisky's performance, Matt Nagy's play-calling growth, the defensive setback and more! Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqlwoePvOoSAU69mdgEOyDQ?view_as=subscriber
So, It Is Tru(bisky)
September 08, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBIn Ep. 39 we talk NBA playoffs, ALL things Bears (reaction to Trubisky being named starter, our worries for the team this year, preview Week 1 vs the Lions), and have some important announcements for the future of our brand!
Wakanda Forever
September 01, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBIn episode 38 we discuss whether or not the White Sox are championship contenders, Cubs new additions, NBA playoffs, Matt Nagy's paranoia, whether the Bears should sign Leonard Fournette and more! Rest In Power, Chadwick Boseman & Coach John Thompson
Mamba Day
August 25, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBOn Mamba Day, we reflect on the life of Kobe Bryant, discuss Jacob Blake, Cubs/White Sox crosstown series, Bulls draft options and trade rumors, NBA playoffs and more!
Oh Yes, It's No Longer JimBo!
August 18, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 49.7 MBWe normally don't like to celebrate people losing their jobs... BUT JIM BOYLEN WAS FIRED AND WE COULDN'T BE HAPPIER! We also discuss whether the Cubs are the team to beat in the NL, Blackhawks post-season run, and if we are jumping on the Mitch Trubisky hype train.
Chicago Baseball On Fire
August 04, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBIt's a live episode 35 as we discuss the Blackhawks' surprise win, the White Sox and Cubs hot streak, our thoughts on the NBA season so far, the Bears losing a key player as training camp starts and more!
Thanks A Lot, Florida...
July 28, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBJust kidding... kind of. We discuss the new battle that sports has on their hands as the first COVID outbreak in a major sports team is reported, break down the Jamal Adams trade, Zach LaVine trade rumors and more!