Windy City Gridiron: for Chicago Bears fans
909 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★ - 142 ratingsThe official home for audio programming from Windy City Gridiron, SB Nation's community for fans of the Chicago Bears.
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Bears Over Beers: Denver Reaction and Washington Preview
September 19, 2019 07:00 - 1 hourJeff and EJ review the first win of the 2019 campaign in Denver and look ahead to the Monday Night contest with Washington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Banter: Ep. 48- Jim Miller joins!
September 18, 2019 21:42 - 48 minutesIn the latest episode of Bears Banter, Bill Zimmerman gives his positives and negatives from the thrilling win in Denver, plus, extends the conversation about Mitch Trubisky and if it's time to panic. Jim Miller joins to give his thoughts on the Bears through the first two games, what he's seen from Chuck Pagano, the Bears dynamic edge duo, and of course, they discuss Matt Nagy and Mitch Trubisky's offense and where to go from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...
BWME34: The Bears Survive in Denver
September 16, 2019 19:59 - 25 minutesThe Bears escape Denver with a thrilling 16-14 win off of a late 53-yard Eddie Pinero field goal set up by a last-second Trubisky completion to Robinson. Robert S. processes the big win by looking at the offensive, defensive, and special teams' highs and lows in this episode of Bear With Me! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Banter: Ep. 47- Aaron Leming joins!
September 13, 2019 16:58 - 40 minutesBill Zimmerman is joined by Aaron Leming. The two discuss Mitch Trubisky's woeful performance, as well as the struggles of Matt Nagy and the offensive line. Plus, they look ahead to what needs to improve against the Denver Broncos in week two. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Banter Archive: Ep. 46- Peter Bukowski joins
September 13, 2019 16:53 - 52 minutesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Banter Archive: Ep. 45- Tom Waddle joins!
September 13, 2019 16:51 - 32 minutesBill Zimmerman is joined by Tom Waddle to discuss the Chicago Bears upcoming 2019 season and what to expect from Mitch Trubisky this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Banter Archive: Ep. 44- Eddie Jackson joins!
September 13, 2019 16:47 - 26 minutesBill Zimmerman is joined by Eddie Jackson who discussed his frustrations not being able to play against the Philadelphia Eagles, putting 2018 behind him and looking ahead to 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Banter Archive: Ep. 43- Mitch Trubisky joins!
September 13, 2019 16:44 - 27 minutesBill Zimmerman is joined by Mitch Trubisky and they put the 2018 season behind and look ahead to 2019. Plus, just how good was Trubisky in youth and high school football? Only one way to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Banter Archive: Ep. 42- Dick Butkus joins!
September 13, 2019 16:41 - 45 minutesBill Zimmerman is joined by Dick Butkus. They discuss Dick's legendary career, the Bears 100th season, his thoughts on this current Chicago Bears' defense, and even his adventures in film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Banter Archive: Ep. 38- Trubisky, Hicks, ARob, Burton!
September 13, 2019 16:37 - 37 minutesBill Zimmerman is joined by Mitch Trubisky, Akiem Hicks, Allen Robinson and Trey Burton from Atlanta as they reflect on the season and look ahead to 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Banter Archive: Ep. 27- Tarik Cohen
September 13, 2019 16:27 - 26 minutesIn this archived episode from 2018, Tarik Cohen joined (after the Bears win against Tampa) and talked about his childhood, growing up with football, his recruiting process and when he felt the NFL was a realistic goal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Over Beers 20: Packers Reaction & Broncos Preview
September 12, 2019 10:00 - 56 minutesYeah, so that happened... Jeff and EJ discuss what went wrong in the Bears - Packers opener including Matt Nagy, Mitchell Trubisky, and a lack of run game. The guys then shift over to Week 2 opponent, the Denver Broncos, and take a look at keys to success. All this while enjoying some delicious bourbon to help drown the Week 1 loss. All that and more on this week's Bears Over Beers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
BWME33: Week 1 Instant Reaction (With Bill Zimmerman!)
September 06, 2019 07:05 - 54 minutesAfter a crushing loss to the Packers, Robert S. brings on Bill Zimmerman to make a surprising announcement and help him pick up the pieces surrounding this Bears-Packers game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Over Beers 19: Packers Week
September 05, 2019 11:00 - 58 minutesReal football! The guys are excited to share a special beer with the group to kick off the 2019 game previews. Oh, and it's Packers Week! Buckle up for the first game preview as Jeff and EJ talk set up where these two franchises are at currently, what to expect in the game, and keys to success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
BWME32: 53-Man Roster and Packers Preview
September 04, 2019 12:00 - 32 minutesRobert talks about the various players included in the Chicago Bears' finalized 53 man roster (and 10 man practice squad) before previewing their huge primetime matchup against the Green Bay Packers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
T Formation Conversation: Part 2 - Talking the WCG Bears Top 100 Player list
September 02, 2019 07:12 - 48 minutesPART 2 - With the Chicago Bears about to kick off their 100th season, Windy City Gridiron compiled a list of the top 100 players in Bears' history, and this is the podcast that breaks it all down. Lester is joined by Jeff Berckes, Sam Householder, and Jack M Silverstein, and they run down numbers 50-1 on their list while also bringing the discussion around to some current Bears as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
T Formation Conversation: Part 1 - Talking the WCG Bears Top 100 Player list
September 01, 2019 04:14 - 1 hourWith the Chicago Bears about to kick off their 100th season, Windy City Gridiron compiled a list of the top 100 players in Bears' history, and this is the podcast that breaks it all down. Lester is joined by Jeff Berckes, Sam Householder, and Jack M Silverstein, and they run down numbers 100-51 on their list while also bringing the discussion around to some current Bears too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Over Beers 18: NFL Betting Lines with Sam Householder
August 26, 2019 11:00 - 1 hourJeff and EJ are joined by Windy City Gridiron's Sam Householder to review the gambling lines of the Chicago Bears for 2019. Then, the guys do a "fantasy draft" of their favorite season long bets across the league. Plenty of fun bets including the Packers under 9 wins and someone was bold enough to take the over on the Dolphins! All that and more on the final off-season podcast for Bears Over Beers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
T Formation Conversation: Predicting the 53-Man Roster and 10-Man Practice Squad
August 25, 2019 07:23 - 34 minutesWith three preseason games in the books, Lester predicts what the Chicago Bears' 53-Man Roster will look like to open the 2019 season. He also makes his picks for the Bears' 10-Man Practice Squad and guesses on a "redshirt" candidate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
BWME31: 53-Man Roster Prediction (So Far)
August 20, 2019 12:55 - 38 minutesWith two preseason games down and two left to go, the positional battles for Chicago Bears' roster spots are beginning to heat up. But who seems to be on track to make the roster? Who needs to show improvement in these last two weeks? Find out in this episode of Bear With Me! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Over Beers 2019 Season Preview Episode, with Lester Wiltfong Jr.!
August 19, 2019 02:08 - 1 hourWith the 2019 season rapidly approaching Jeff and EJ sit down with the grand poobah of Windy City Gridiron, Editor in Chief Lester Wiltfong Jr., to talk over Chicago's outlook in 2019. The gang covers topics including: - The best player matchup they'll be looking forward to - Which game will be the toughest? - Which area of the Bears is most improved since last year? - What unit on the roster worries them the most? They also toss out predictions for the Bears record and overall outcome for th...
Bears Over Beers: The Trubisky Experience
August 07, 2019 05:17 - 1 hourJeff and EJ explore the entire arc of Mitchell Trubisky as a Chicago Bear. They rewind the clock to Ryan Pace's earliest days and discuss the circumstances that lead the Bears to search for a new franchise QB. Then it's on to debate the trade that made Mitch the Tarheel into Mitch the leader of the Midway Monsters. They even dive headlong into the inevitable comparisons with Patrick Mahomes and Deshaun Watson. Next up is a recap what they saw from Trubisky last week at the kickoff of the Bea...
T Formation Conversation: Bears camp recap, Trubisky looking good and more
August 06, 2019 19:16 - 44 minutesJoin Windy City Gridiron Editor in Chief, Lester A. Wiltfong Jr., as he talks with WCG's Jacob Infante about the good week of training camp practice from Bears QB Mitchell Trubisky, how the receivers have been shaping up, the schematic differences in the defense, his camp MVPs from today, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
T Formation Conversation: Bears' Camp Recap with Jacob Infante
August 02, 2019 17:49 - 42 minutesJoin Windy City Gridiron Editor in Chief, Lester A. Wiltfong Jr., as he talks with WCG's own Jacob Infante, who also covers the NFL Draft for The Draft Wire, as they talk all about the Chicago Bears training camp practice from today (8/2). Lester got Jacob to call in from the road travelling home from Bourbonnais and they get into a ton of Bears subjects including quarterback Mitchell Trubisky, rookie running back David Montgomery, the tight end situation, the defense, his camp MVPs from tod...
BWM Special: Wrapping up Day 3 of Training Camp
July 29, 2019 18:25 - 47 minutesAfter a weekend trip to Bourbonnais, EJ Snyder joins Robert to wrap up all the storylines that they've seen so far at Bears Training Camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
T Formation Conversation: The Bourbonnais Training Camp Podcast Special
July 28, 2019 20:57 - 52 minutesLester is joined by his WCG Podcast brothers, Robert Schmitz, Jeff Berckes and EJ Snyder, live from Chicago Bears training camp to discuss their thoughts from an exciting day at Olivet Nazarene University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Over Beers - 2019 Training Camp Day 1 Reaction
July 27, 2019 21:03 - 37 minutesThe offseason is over. Football is back. Let that sink in for just a moment. After you are done reveling in that fact, take a listen to the WCG Crew’s reaction to seeing day 1 of the Bears 2019 Training Camp in Bourbonnais. Jeff, EJ and Robert had great views of all the action today and get to fill you in on first impressions, standout performances, and storylines to watch heading into the next few days. The team will be on the ground in Bourbonnais for the next 3 days. They’ll have live reac...
BWME30: 8 Things to focus on throughout Training Camp
July 25, 2019 12:00 - 35 minutes2019 Chicago Bears' Training camp is almost here, and that brings with it all kinds of talk and chatter from coaches and GMs. Whether it's players being in "the best shape of their lives" or "having a great offseason", the annual chatter that occurs this time of year can often be as confusing as it is exciting. With this in mind, Robert walks through the 8 specific topics that you should be paying attention to throughout camp as well as a few topics you shouldn't, citing reasons why along the...
T Formation Conversation: Talking Bears, Media, and Chicago Sports with author/journalist Paul M. Banks
July 17, 2019 10:45 - 49 minutesIn this episode, Lester interviews long time Chicago/National media member Paul M. Banks about his new book, No, I Can't Get You Free Tickets. They talk about the state of sports media today, the legacy of Jay Cutler, the Bears' Top 100 player lists, Sharknado, Mongo and more. Plus, Lester talks about Chicago's Super Bowl window and what he's looking forward to seeing at Bears; training camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Over Beers 14: Stats & Records with Johnathan Wood
July 15, 2019 11:00 - 1 hourJeff and EJ are joined by Johnathan Wood of Da Bears Blog to talk about important statistics they're tracking and what records might be broken in 2019. The discussion ranges from Mitchell Trubisky and David Montgomery to the likelihood that the Khalil Mack can beat Richard Dent's single season sack record. Grab a beverage and join us for the latest edition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Over Beers Episode 13: Interview with Jack Soble and Jacob Infante
July 08, 2019 15:00 - 49 minutesJeff and EJ kick off their interview series with a couple of young guns - Jack Soble of The Loop Sports and Windy City Gridiron's own Jacob Infante - to discuss the draft, expectations for 2019, and the role their parents have played in supporting their work. As these young writers are underage for drinking, Jeff and EJ feature a gourmet root beer for the first ever Bears Over (Root) Beers in podcast history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Over Beers Episode 12: Linemen
July 01, 2019 12:36 - 1 hourIt's a double feature on the big men. Jeff and EJ work their way through both the offensive and defensive lines as they near the finish of their positional reviews. The episode is so packed with info, the guys needed to reload with tasty beverages in order to get through all the talent. Charles Leno Jr., Cody Whitehair, James Daniels, Kyle Long, and Bobby Massie make up the most complete offensive line in recent memory. The talented Akiem Hicks highlights the defensive line group with underra...
BWME29: Post-Draft Bears Win-Loss Predictions
June 24, 2019 13:00 - 35 minutesRobert takes a look at the Bears' 2019 schedule to predict their upcoming season's wins and losses. How did the draft affect each future game? Find out in this episode of Bear With Me! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Over Beers Episode 11: Cornerbacks
June 19, 2019 11:00 - 57 minutesJeff and EJ continue their tour through the roster, focusing this episode on corners. First, Jeff and EJ square off in a two man draft of all-time Bears secondary players to build the ultimate back end. Next, the guys discuss starters Prince Amukamara and Kyle Fuller and who would fill in if either misses any significant time. Can Buster Skrine improve on his past tendency to draw a lot of pass interference penalties? All that and more on the latest Bears Over Beers. Learn more about your ad...
BWME28: OTAs, Bears100, and Matt Nagy
June 11, 2019 13:00 - 46 minutesRobert dives into the latest reports surrounding the Bears' OTAs, covers notable quotes from Bears100, and discusses the influence of head coaching in the NFL and what Matt Nagy brings to the offense. All this and more on this episode of Bear With Me! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Over Beers Episode 10: Pass Catchers
June 07, 2019 00:04 - 1 hourJeff and EJ talk through expectations for wide receivers and tight ends for the 2019 season and EJ educates Jeff on the movie Deadpool. Jeff drinks a beer from a Chicago brewery and EJ makes a beer cocktail is either brilliant or dangerous - maybe both. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
BWME27: Bears' Top 100, OTAs, and More Mailbag
May 28, 2019 13:00 - 28 minutesAs we continue to navigate the dullest part of the NFL offseason, Robert addresses the Pierson/Pompei "Top 100 Bears" list before diving into a deep mailbag to answer questions about everything from Special Teams contributors to HaHa Clinton-Dix. It's all coming at you on this episode of Bear With Me! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Over Beers Episode 9: 2019 Draft & UDFA Recap
May 22, 2019 08:00 - 55 minutesJeff and EJ are back in the saddle discussing all the talent Chicago added through the 2019 Draft and UDFA process Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
BWME26: Breaking Down the Big Uglies (With Lester Wiltfong Jr!)
May 20, 2019 13:00 - 57 minutesAs we continue to trek through the quietest part of the NFL offseason, Robert brings on Lester Wiltfong Jr. to break down the Bears' offensive line. From surprising positional insights to his personal thoughts on Bears' starting and backup lineman, Lester brings his A-Game in this special episode of Bear With Me! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
BWME25: Trubisky Talk, the Pinero Trade, and the Mailbag
May 13, 2019 18:23 - 30 minutesNow a week into the quietest part of the NFL offseason, Robert dives into a deep study on Trubisky's situational play to learn what the young QB is doing well and assess how he could improve in the future. After that, he answers mailbag questions about Taylor Gabriel's future with the team, Mathieu Betts, Trey Burton, and more! It's all coming at you on this episode of Bear With Me! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bear With Me E24: Where Are We Now?
May 06, 2019 13:00 - 42 minutesNow that the draft has come and gone, the Chicago Bears' 2019 Roster is all but set -- but how does it look? Which positions are our strongest? Which are our weakest? Robert goes position by position to evaluate in this episode of Bear With Me! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Over Beers Episode 8: 2019 Draft Quick Reaction Special
April 27, 2019 23:19 - 58 minutesJeff and EJ bring you their still-warm takes on the all happenings in the 2019 NFL Draft. These are so fresh they were recorded during the 7th round! You can even hear EJ's live reaction as the Bears chose his sleeper (Stephen Denmark, DB, Valdosta St.) in the final round. Other topics Jeff and EJ covered: - Are the Dolphins one of the big winners from the weekend? - What are the Giants doing? - How did the rest of the NFCN do improving their squads? - What the Bears prospects bring to an al...
T Formation Conversation: Breaking down Chicago Bears 3rd-round draft pick, David Montgomery
April 27, 2019 04:37 - 22 minutesIn this episode, Lester has Windy City Gridiron draft analyst Jacob Infante on to talk about the Chicago Bears' newest player, third-round draft pick, David Montgomery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Over Beers Episode 7: Draft Prediction Special
April 25, 2019 10:00 - 52 minutesIt's finally here! The NFL Draft starts Thursday night and while the Bears won't pick until day 2, there is still plenty to talk about. Jeff and EJ make some final predictions about what the Bears will (and won't) do in the draft and sneak in a few extra draft prospect scouting reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
T Formation Conversation: Talking 2019 Chicago Bears and the NFL Draft with Jacob Infante
April 24, 2019 04:09 - 35 minutesOn this episode Lester is joined by NFL Draft analyst, Jacob Infante, who covers the NFL Draft and the Chicago Bears for Windy City Gridiron, The Blitz Network, and USA Today's Draft Wire, and they talk about some of the options the Bears will have in the 2019 NFL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SPECIAL: 2019 SB Nation NFL Mock Draft
April 23, 2019 10:00 - 29 minutesSB Nation pulled all of its top NFL bloggers together to help create a mock draft and predict what might happen at the 2019 NFL Draft. Listen to hear where college football’s top stars could end up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bear With Me E23: Pre-Draft Roundup (With EJ Snyder!)
April 22, 2019 13:00 - 1 hourRobert brings on EJ Snyder (WCG's Lead Draft Analyst) to talk about everything you need to know about this weekend's draft! What do the Bears need from the draft? Who will likely be available when they pick? Should we trade up/down? All this and more in this jam-packed episode of Bear With Me! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bear With Me E22: Lies, Damn Lies, and Statistics (With Johnathan Wood!)
April 11, 2019 13:00 - 57 minutesWith the offseason in full swing, Robert brings in Da Bears Blog's resident statistician Johnathan Wood to talk about numerical trends of the 2018 Chicago Bears. Robert and Johnathan leave no stone unturned -- in this episode you'll hear all about what drives Nagy's offense, Trubisky's statistical strengths and weaknesses, what Nagy may be looking for in drafted RBs/TEs, which Bears OL combination generated the best offensive efficiency, why NFL Scouting Combine test results matter, and much ...
Bears Over Beers Episode 6: Running Backs (Part 2)
April 08, 2019 09:00 - 1 hourJeff and EJ go deep down the running back rabbit hole; covering their favorite Bears RB's of the past and 10 more possible draft targets for CHI this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Over Beers Episode 5: Running Backs (Part 1)
April 03, 2019 10:00 - 56 minutesAll signs point to the Bears drafting a running back in the upcoming NFL Draft. Jeff and EJ break down the Jordan Howard trade and dig into collegiate prospects including the guy EJ thinks the Bears covet the most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices