Windy City Gridiron: for Chicago Bears fans
903 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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Bear & Balanced: It's a Bears Victory Monday!
October 10, 2023 00:45 - 50 minutesJoin our guys Jeff "JB" Berckes and Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. for some fun Bears discussion -- about a win this time! -- with their weekly categories of: Trench Tribute Sweet Tweets Caught up in a numbers game The Fields Report The 3 Bears Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Making Monsters: Terell Smith, Getting to know T-Time
October 07, 2023 17:05 - 53 minutesTaylor Doll chats with Coach Small from South Gwinnett High School and Ryan Burns of 247 Sports who covers Gopher football on cornerback Terell Smith and his path from Georgia to Minnesota to Chicago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Special Dick Butkus Edition Bears Banter featuring 2019 Butkus Interview
October 06, 2023 15:29 - 40 minutesShortly before Thursday Night Football, it was announced that legendary Chicago Bears linebacker Dick Butkus passed away at the age of 80. Bill Zimmerman reflects on his career, his impact and shares an interview he did with the all-time great back in 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears WIN vs Commanders: Not Your Average Bears Postgame Show!
October 06, 2023 05:17 - 1 hourThe Chicago Bears are in the win column! Not only that, they did so in impressive fashion! Justin Fields throws for nearly 300 yards and 4 touchdowns and DJ Moore has an incredible game as the Bears take control of the Commanders early and win by nearly three touchdowns. EJ and Bill discuss the game, breakdown the key performances and even talk a little about the great Dick Butkus. It's a fantastic episode so make sure you check it out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...
Bears Over Beers: A Real Clusterflus
October 05, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourThe Clusterflus, Chase Claypool, 5 Mississippi pass rushes and more on this week's Bears Over Beers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Banter Ep. 154: Brad Spielberger joins as the Bears fall to 0-4!
October 03, 2023 20:00 - 1 hourJustin Fields has his best game of his career but it's not enough as the woeful Chicago Bears fall to 0-4 and extend their losing streak to 14 games. Pro Football Focus' Brad Spielberger joins to talk about the Broncos game, looking ahead to what the Bears might do this offseason regarding their head coach Matt Eberflus and discusses the Chase Claypool situation and if the Bears would be able to unload the disgruntled wide receiver. Plenty of content so check it out! Learn more about your ad ...
Bear & Balanced: Bears lose again (this is an evergreen title)
October 03, 2023 00:30 - 48 minutesJeff Berckes and Lester Wiltfong took a day to reflect on the latest Chicago Bears loss, and they share their thoughts here with their usual categories: Trench Tribute Sweet Tweets Caught up in a numbers game The Fields Report The 3 Bears Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears vs. Broncos- Not Your Average Bears Postgame Show!
October 01, 2023 22:30 - 1 hourThe Chicago Bears keep finding ways to lose. After jumping out to a 28-7 lead against the Denver Broncos, the Bears give up 24 consecutive points and fall 31-28. Justin Fields had over 300 yards passing and four touchdowns but 2 late turnovers did in the Bears. Plus, Luke Getsy's questionable play call with the game on the line and Matt Eberflus continues to be unimpressive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
T Formation Conversation: Bears vs. Broncos Preview
September 30, 2023 20:00 - 32 minutesLester A. Wiltfong Jr. talks with long-time high school/youth football coach Dave Scarbro to help him break down Bears vs. Broncos on a brand new T Formation Conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Making Monsters: Getting to know Bears OG Ja'Tyre Carter
September 29, 2023 15:57 - 46 minutesTaylor Doll takes us back to high school as she learns more about Ja'Tyre Carter and his path from White Castle High School to Southern University to the Chicago Bears. Carter has been filling in for Nate Davis at right guard after being drafted by the Bears in round 7 of the 2022 draft, and his defensive coordinator from White Castle High shares the story of how he convinced Carter to join the football team and how his world changed from there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...
Bears Over Beers: Therapy is now in session
September 28, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourJB and EJ cover a lot of ground in this one! Everything from which Bears player should be cast in famous movie remakes, would you take a random NFL coordinator over Eberflus, and everything in between. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Banter Ep. 153: Nick Kostos joins as the Bears fall to 0-3!
September 27, 2023 10:30 - 1 hourJust when you thought the Bears couldn't go any lower, someone throws them a shovel! It's a brutal week as the Bears are flattened by the Kansas City Chiefs and the wheels are about to come off on the whole season. Nick Kostos joins to discuss just how bad it is for the Bears, if there's any hope for Justin Fields, the rest of the NFC North and if the Panthers will also be headed for a top 5 pick (for Chicago). Plus, I address the Alan Williams tweet that set off a crazy day last Wednesday at...
Bear & Balanced: Bears lose 13th in a row
September 26, 2023 00:30 - 46 minutesIt's been a struggle for Jeff & Lester to find their balance when discussing the Chicago Bears this season, and this Kansas City Chiefs breakdown is no different. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears vs. Chiefs - Not Your Average Bears Postgame Show!
September 25, 2023 01:17 - 29 minutesJacob Infante steps in for our Chicago Bears vs. Kansas City Chiefs postgame show, and he had a rough one to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
T Formation Conversation: Bears v Chiefs preview and injury report
September 23, 2023 10:30 - 19 minutesLester Wiltfong is back to discuss the timeline for the return of Braxton Jones and Teven Jenkins, the Bears vs. Chiefs injury report, and a game preview with his favorite guest, Dr. Mason West! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Making Monsters: Andrew Billings has been a bright spot for the Bears
September 22, 2023 11:00 - 44 minutesTaylor Doll chats with former Waco High School Coach Marty Herbst and former Cincinnati Bengals Coach, Marvin Lewis on defensive tackle Andrew Billings. Billings was an off-season pick up for the Bears and has been one of the shining spots on the defense through the first two weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bear Bones: Halas Hall Shenanigans and Bears-Chiefs Preview
September 22, 2023 01:28 - 1 hourMason and Danny (who’s back from Baby-mooning!) discuss a bit of what’s been going on in Lake Forest and Halas Hall regarding Alan Williams, Justin Fields’ comments on the coaching, Luke Getsy, and more, plus there is a game on Sunday against the Chiefs! Tune in, drop a line, and give the boys a follow on Twitter @westsportspt @danmeehan90. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Over Beers: Justin Fields v Luke Getsy
September 21, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourJB and EJ take all your questions again this week as the Bears are coming apart at the seams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Banter Ep. 152: Silvy joins as the Bears drop to 0-2!
September 20, 2023 10:30 - 1 hourIt's a great episode with our pal Marc Sliverman from ESPN Chicago! "Silvy" joins the podcast to discuss the Bears struggles. The issues with Luke Getsy and Justin Fields offensively and how he feels Matt Eberflus is handling his duties as a head coach. We also discuss the systemic issues that exist with the Chicago Bears franchise and if Kevin Warren is the guy to finally solve them. It's a great podcast so jump on and check out a great conversation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...
Bear & Balanced: Are the Bears broken?
September 19, 2023 00:15 - 52 minutesJeff and Lester try their best to keep it balanced after a second consecutive disappointing performance by the Chicago Bears with their usual categories of... Trench Tribute Sweet Tweets Caught up in a numbers game The Fields Report The 3 Bears Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears-Bucs Recap on our Not Your Average Bears Post Game Show!
September 17, 2023 22:31 - 1 hourThe hope the Chicago Bears had going into this season is quickly diminishing after the Chicago Bears lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27 to 17 and fall to 0-2 on the season. Justin Fields had another rough game leaving a lot of questions on the field, but he was not helped by some poor coaching by both Luke Getsy and Matt Eberflus. Where do the Bears go from here? Bill and Dan discuss as they both realize that this season is on the verge of a collapse and Eberflus needs to figure things out i...
Making Monsters: Getting to Know Punter, Trenton Gill (Gill-otine)
September 15, 2023 15:19 - 44 minutesTaylor Doll chats with Cedar Rodger High School Coach Scott Loosemore on Gill's start as a kicker and punter plus learns about the start of his college career with NC State Director of High School relations as they go through Gill's time playing wolfpack football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bear Bones: Bears vs Bucs preview, injury recap, NFL News, and more
September 15, 2023 00:58 - 1 hourOn our latest Bear Bones: To IR and Back Again, Dr. Mason West is joined by our Making Monsters host, Taylor Doll, and they discuss the latest on the Bears, Kyler Gordon's injury, preview the Buccaneers game, and more NFL nuggets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Over Beers: Packers to Bucs Pivot
September 14, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourHosts Jeff Berckes and EJ Snyder ick off Season 5 of Bears Over Beers by looking back at the terrible Week 1 game against the Packers, looking ahead to Week 2 opponent, the Tampa Bay Bucs, with reporter JC Allen. Plus - the guys have a lot of fun along the way with an "ask me anything" format. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Banter Ep. 151: Danny Parkins joins after Packers debacle!
September 13, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourThe Chicago Bears are 0-1 after a huge letdown of a performance against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday afternoon. Danny Parkins from The Score joins Bill Zimmerman to discuss what went wrong. They discuss the coaching malpractice by Matt Eberflus, Alan Williams and Luke Getsy, they talk about the total loss that is Chase Claypool and how the Bears were totally dominated on both sides of the ball in the trenches. It's a great podcast so check it out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...
Bear & Balanced: Are we still mad about that Bears game?
September 12, 2023 00:13 - 48 minutesJeff and Lester are usually the cooled-down review crew, and they'll try to keep a level head, but we're talking about the Bears getting smoked by the Packers. Check out their latest Bear & Balanced with their usual categories of... Trench Tribute Sweet Tweets Caught up in a numbers game The Fields Report The 3 Bears Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
FROM THE SB NATION NFL SHOW: The Bears fall in Week 1
September 11, 2023 21:10 - 5 minutesThe SB Nation NFL Show's Monday Football Monday crew reacts to Justin Fields' struggles in Week 1. SUBSCRIBE TO THE SB NATION NFL SHOW: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sb-nation-nfl-show/id1530440308 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fjjNUO3fdrexUqeV9v1le?si=8dca591bab2d48a3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears-Packers Recap on our Not Your Average Bears Post Game Show!
September 11, 2023 03:33 - 1 hourCheck out Bill Zimmerman's debut as our Bears postgame host on "Not Your Average Bears Post Game Show!" breaking down the Bears vs. Packers with his guest A. Lester Wiltfong Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
T Formation Conversation: It's Bears vs Packers Week!
September 09, 2023 02:45 - 41 minutesLester is joined by Shorty from the Bears Country Podcast to talk about the Bears vs. Packers game and to discuss their Sunday "debut" as Mediacasters on the Pro Sports Fan App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bear Bones: Packers @ Bears Preview, Injury roundup, NFL picks, and more
September 08, 2023 01:20 - 1 hourDr. Mason West kicks off his second season of Bear Bones with special guest Khari Thompson previewing the Bears vs. Packers, recapping the latest about the injuries (and Nate Davis), making their week one picks, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Banter Ep. 150: Peter Bukowski joins and the wager has been accepted!
September 06, 2023 17:22 - 51 minutesThe Bears troll is back! Peter Bukowski joins the podcast to talk about Love vs Fields, to talk about the week one matchup against the Green Bay Packers, life after Aaron Rodgers and he accepts the bet. It's Jordan Love vs Justin Fields 2023 EPA/play. What's on the line? Check out the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Banter Ep. 149: Aaron Leming previews the season!
August 31, 2023 00:45 - 1 hourYou don't want to miss this one! The latest Bears Banter has dropped and it's a MEGA podcast with Aaron Leming. Aaron joins for ONE HOUR and he walks us through the key points to the Bears waiver claims and the 53-man roster but most importantly, he previews the season for us. We talk about the offense in detail from Luke Getsy to Robert Tonyan. We break down the defense and give our thoughts on the outcome for the season. It's a great conversation so check it out! Learn more about your ad ch...
T Formation Conversation: Bears 53-Man Roster Breakdown
August 30, 2023 01:45 - 1 hourLet's break down the Chicago Bears' initial 53-man roster on a brand new T Formation Conversation with host Lester Wiltfong and his special guest, WCG's Lead Draft Analyst, Jacob Infante. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bear & Balanced: Bears vs Bills and preseason wrap up
August 27, 2023 20:30 - 44 minutesJeff Berckes and Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. tackle one final day after review of a Bears preseason game as they dive into what happened against the Bills. They also start to touch on some big-picture things to keep an eye on as the season gets underway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears vs Bills Postgame Q&A from Jacob Infante
August 27, 2023 00:07 - 1 hourOur Lead Draft Analyst, Jacob Infante, fired up a Chicago Bears postgame Q&A on Twitter (X) Spaces and we share that uncut show with you here. With the preseason over, Jacob fielded plenty of questions about the upcoming regular season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Banter Ep. 148: David Kaplan joins!
August 25, 2023 15:25 - 1 hourIt's an interview you don't want to miss! David Kaplan joins the podcast to reminisce on the great career of Steve "Mongo" McMichael on the heels of him being named a HoF finalist via the veteran's committee. We also discuss the injuries along the Bears offensive line, Ryan Poles work adding weapons for Justin Fields, what he wants to see from Fields this year, what the Bears should do between Tyson Bagent and PJ Walker and which edge player is going to find themselves on the chopping block o...
Bear Bones: Bears vs Bills Preseason Preview & Injury Updates
August 25, 2023 02:53 - 47 minutesDanny and Mason are BACK! Danny starts the show off with some (breaking!) personal news, and the boys get into the plethora of “injuries” that are plaguing Eberflus’ squad and preview the upcoming Bears v. Bills game while going over some positional battles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bear & Balanced: Tyson Bagent balls out for Bears vs Colts
August 20, 2023 19:26 - 41 minutesJeff Berckes and Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. have allowed their preseason emotions to cool down and now they'll dive into some Bears vs Colts postgame, and this week they're using their usual categories, with a twist! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bear & Balanced: Bears Day 2 Joint Practice Recap vs the Colts
August 18, 2023 03:34 - 37 minutesJeff Berckes was back in Indianapolis for a second day taking in the Chicago Bears practice against the Colts, and he's letting us know all about it here with his Bear & Balanced co-host Lester Wiltfong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bear & Balanced: Bears - Colts Joint Practice Recap
August 17, 2023 03:23 - 31 minutesJeff Berckes is in Indianapolis taking in the Chicago Bears practice at Colts camp, and he's letting us know all about it here with his Bear & Balanced co-host Lester Wiltfong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bear & Balanced: Bears vs Titans Postgame!
August 12, 2023 22:05 - 40 minutesJeff Berckes and Lester Wiltfong usually sleep on the Bears game before diving into their recap, but this week they're tackling the immediate postgame show. Will they be able to keep things balanced, or will they let their inner meatball out? Join then as they review the Bears Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Making Monsters: Talking Justin Fields and the Bears roster with Matt Hamilton of FanDuelTV
August 11, 2023 20:27 - 46 minutesTaylor Doll chats with Matt Hamilton of Fan Duel TV on Justin Fields' improvements and the Bears roster heading into the preseason. Hamilton works alongside Kay Adams and the recently did a training camp tour, he shares what he is hearing nationally out of the NFC North camps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bear Bones: Bears Camp Recap and Titans Preview
August 11, 2023 01:04 - 48 minutesBear Bones: To IR and Back Again, Week 3 Chicago Bears Training Camp Reaction and Tennessee Titans Preview with Dr. Mason West and Danny Meehan! The fellas are talking about the latest with the Bears, plus getting us ready for the preseason opener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Making Monsters: A closer look at cornerback Terell Smith out of Minnesota
August 08, 2023 20:27 - 16 minutesTaylor Doll is joined by Randy Johnson, beat writer for the Star Tribune covering University of Minnesota football. They chat about Terell Smith's struggles in college, solidifying a starting role, and how he was able to capitalize on his senior year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
WCG Special: Training Camp Fan Interviews
August 05, 2023 23:00 - 13 minutesWCG podcast host Jeff Berckes brought in a microphone to Chicago Bears training camp to record interaction with fans. Before security cut him off from recording more, he talked to Dave Scarbrough about the difference between QB trainers and QB coaches, and then record predictions and favorite players from the back row of the bleachers from Tuesday's practice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Making Monsters: Tyler Scott shining at camp, so who is he and how does he fit the Bears?
August 04, 2023 17:00 - 30 minutesTaylor Doll chats with Keith Jenkins of the Associated Press, who covers the Cincinnati Bengals, Reds, and Bearcats. He covered Bears 4th-round pick, wide receiver Tyler Scott, in college and shares how impactful Scott was on the field for Cincinnati his last two seasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bear Bones: Chicago Bears Training Camp recap with Nicholas Moreano
August 04, 2023 03:07 - 58 minutesDr. Mason West and Danny Meehan recap all the Chicago Bears news from training camp so far with CHGO's Nicholas Moreano. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jacob Infante's Bears Twitter Spaces Q&A
August 03, 2023 00:00 - 1 hourWCG's Lead Draft Analyst, Jacob Infante, took questions from Chicago Bears fans on a recent LIVE Twitter Spaces and we share the uncut show right here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bear & Balanced: The pads are on! Bears Camp Recap!
August 02, 2023 02:22 - 41 minutesJoin Jeff and Lester as they recap all that they saw at Chicago Bears training camp today, as the team had the pads on for the first time this offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bear & Balanced: Chicago Bears training camp recap
July 31, 2023 21:45 - 44 minutesJeff Berckes and Lester Wiltfong were at Halas Hall today for Chicago Bears training camp, and they tell us all about it here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices