Windy City Gridiron: for Chicago Bears fans
909 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days 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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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
Chicago Bears Twitter Spaces Q&A with Jacob Infante
July 30, 2023 15:00 - 1 hourWCG's Lead Draft Analyst, Jacob Infante, recoded a live Twitter Spaces Q&A about Chicago Bears training camp, draft prospects, and so much more. Listen to his uncut Spaces right here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bear Bones: Chicago Bears Training Camp Recap for July 29
July 29, 2023 22:32 - 26 minutesDr. Mason West is joined by Johnathan Wood of Da Bears Blog to let us know what they saw when they were at Chicago Bears training camp today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bear Bones: Bears Camp Day 2 Recap and Roster Locks
July 28, 2023 02:44 - 1 hourMason West is joined by Da Windy City Productions' Rishab Sikri to recap day two of Chicago Bears training camp and talk roster locks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
WCG Special: Johnny Lujack's Legacy with Historian Jack Silverstein
July 27, 2023 12:00 - 42 minutesThe great Johnny Lujack passed away on Tuesday. Windy City Gridiron historian Jack Silverstein joins Jeff Berckes to talk about the interesting place in Bears history occupied by Lujack and what could have been with 1950s Chicago Bears football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Making Monsters: Training Camp is here, Football season is back!
July 26, 2023 19:37 - 49 minutesTaylor Doll is joined by Aaron Leming Bears writer for 247 Sports and Windy City Gridiron. They discuss the Cole Kmet contract, Justin Fields' NFL top 100 ranking, and they rate their confidence in the Bears position groups heading into camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bear Bones: Which Bears have the best future?
July 21, 2023 01:37 - 1 hourDanny and Mason are once again back like your spinal cord! Discussing the current status of the running back position and their extension whoas. They then delve into drafting the 20 Bears most likely to be on the roster and be successful in the next 3 seasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Banter Ep. 147: Training Camp Preview (Defense) Part II with Robert Schmitz!
July 19, 2023 10:30 - 1 hourIt's the second part of our Chicago Bears Training Camp Preview episode with Robert Schmitz! If you missed part one, make sure you check that out on the Windy City Gridiron Podcast channel. Part 1 focuses on the offense, this episode is part 2 and focuses on the defense. We talk about Ryan Poles offseason efforts to bolster his defense, the additions in the draft and via free agency and what to expect from this unit that still has some deficiencies up front! Check out a great conversation! Le...
Bears Banter Ep. 146: Training Camp Preview (Offense) with Robert Schmitz!
July 17, 2023 10:30 - 1 hourRobert Schmitz joins for a great conversation about the Chicago Bears offense. We discuss the new faces, the work of Ryan Poles and what to expect from Justin Fields in his third year in the NFL! This is a conversation Bears fans won't want to miss. And make sure you check out Part 2 of the training camp preview focused on the defense! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chicago Bears Q&A: Edge help, Chase Claypool, Justin Fields and more
July 16, 2023 19:22 - 1 hourWCG's Lead Draft Analyst, Jacob Infante, did a live Q&A that can be heard here where he gave his thoughts on the Chicago Bears' upcoming training camp, their wide receiver room, Justin Fields, and so much mere... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Making Monsters: A look ahead at the Bears roster with Adam Rank as we approach camp
July 13, 2023 16:00 - 33 minutesTaylor Doll is joined by Adam Rank of NFL Network as they look at the Bears roster as camp approaches and which position groups have improved the most. They also throw in some fantasy football surrounding one particular Bears position group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chicago Bears Q&A with Jacob Infante
July 13, 2023 03:29 - 54 minutesWindy City Gridiron's Lead Draft Analyst, Jacob Infante, takes your Chicago Bears and draft-related questions in this Q&A recorded live on Twitter Spaces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bear Bones: Stunning Stats for the Chicago Bears
July 07, 2023 01:43 - 1 hourDr. Mason West is joined by Quinten Krzysko (@ButkusStats on Twitter) to dive into some Chicago Bears statistics that will be important for the 2023 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Making Monsters: Bears players with the most to prove this season with Greg Braggs
June 29, 2023 22:11 - 34 minutesTaylor Doll chats with Greg Braggs Jr. of CHGO Sports about the Bears players who have the most to prove for the 2023 season. They each select one offensive player and one defensive player they believe have a prove-it year ahead, and they also discuss some honorable mentions for the team heading into camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bear Bones: Bears Likely Pro Bowlers, Step Up or Step Out, Last Chances and a Wildcard
June 23, 2023 16:21 - 51 minutesMason and Danny are back again like they never left. And they delve into the topics of each taking three candidates for categories and choosing players for the likelihood of each player being within each category such as likely Pro Bowlers, those that need to Step Up or Step Out, some on their Last Chances, and more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Making Monsters: Which Bears are you most excited about this season?
June 22, 2023 10:00 - 31 minutesTaylor Doll is joined by former Chicago Bear DE Corey Wootton to discuss players they are most excited about this season. Corey now works for Fox 32 Chicago and CHGO as a Bears analyst, they chat about his journey to the NFL, the final sack on Brett Favre, and defensive expectations for the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Banter Ep. 145: OTAs and Minicamp wrap up with Nicholas Moreano!
June 20, 2023 22:44 - 1 hourOTAs and minicamp are in the books and the new look Chicago Bears have finally had some practices. Nicholas Moreano joins to discuss how Justin Fields performed, the "controversy" around Chase Claypool, the improved talent on offense, how the rookies have looked so far and what we should expect from the defensive line. It's a great podcast as the Bears hit their summer break so check it out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Making Monsters: Ranking rookie contract players who will improve the most this season with Clay Harbor
June 15, 2023 13:42 - 32 minutesTaylor Doll is joined by Clay Harbor as they rank their rookie contract players they believe will improve the most this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bear Bones: Asleep at the Wheel, the Naperville.....errm....Chicago Bears
June 08, 2023 23:50 - 35 minutesMason flies solo as Danny (who was supposed to join him) is in dreamland whilst napping. Meanwhile, Mason covers the Bears meeting with Naperville Officials and expectations for the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Making Monsters: A Cruise around the North with Detroit
June 08, 2023 10:00 - 40 minutesTaylor Doll continues with her look around the NFC North as she chats with Jeremy Reisman beat reporter for The Pride of Detroit about the Lions and their expectations for the season. In addition, they dive into their feelings on the other QB's in the division including Justin Fields, and take a look at the new rivalry with Monty now in Detroit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Making Monsters: A Cruise around the North with Minnesota
May 31, 2023 14:12 - 29 minutesIn her newest series, a 'Cruise around the North' Taylor Doll will chat with various NFC North reporters on where the team and division stand as a whole. This week she talks to Thor Nystrom of SKOR North on the Vikings and whether he thinks they can win the NFC North again plus they chat about Justin Fields and other expectations for the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bear Bones: Where do the Bears' positions rank among the NFC North teams?
May 26, 2023 02:00 - 1 hourMason West has Robert Schmitz on the show this week to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the Bears' position groups and their ranking among the NFC North. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Making Monsters: A Cruise around the North with Green Bay
May 25, 2023 13:22 - 29 minutesIn her newest series, a 'Cruise around the North' Taylor Doll will chat with various NFC North reporters on where the team and division stand as a whole. This week she talks to Pete Dougherty of Green Bay Press-Gazette on Aaron Rodgers' departure, Jordan Love's arrival, and what the Bears and NFC North could potentially look like from Green Bay's perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Making Monsters: Breaking down the Bears 2023 schedule with Robert Schmitz
May 13, 2023 20:44 - 59 minutesTaylor Doll is joined by Robert Schmitz of the 'Bear With Me' podcast to breakdown the Bears 2023 Schedule and they take an early look at the expectations on the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bear Bones: Draft Recap, Rookie Minicamp, & Other Shenanigans
May 11, 2023 23:45 - 1 hourDanny and Mason return for the first time since the Noon Whistle remote on Draft Night 1! They recap the entirety of the draft, UDFAs, Rookie Minicamp quotes and more shenanigans that ensue! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Banter Ep. 144: Brett Kollmann joins!
May 10, 2023 21:23 - 1 hourBears fans, you don't want to miss this one. Draft expert Brett Kollmann joins the podcast to breakdown the Chicago Bears draft. From Darnell Wright to Tyler Scott and plenty of picks in between, Brett breaks down these new Chicago Bears and tells you what they do very well and where they need help. His analysis is always top notch, you don't want to miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bear & Balanced: What will the Bears' 2023 draft class being to the team?
May 07, 2023 23:00 - 57 minutesOn this draft-centric episode of Bear & Balanced, Jeff and Lester dive into the Chicago Bears 2023 draft class and how they'll fit within the current roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Making Monsters: Grading the Bears 2023 Draft
May 03, 2023 18:12 - 40 minutesTaylor Doll is joined by Ian Cummings of Pro Football Network as they break down his grades and evaluations of the newest Chicago Bears. plus they take an overall look at how Ryan Poles did in year two in Chicago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
WCG Special: Bears Draft SS Kendall Williamson with the 258th pick
April 29, 2023 23:21 - 7 minutesJacob Infante joins Jeff Berckes to let us know all about Kendall Williamson, the newest draft pick of the Chicago Bears. The Bears took Williamson with the penultimate pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
WCG Special: Bears Draft DT Travis Bell with the 218th pick
April 29, 2023 21:52 - 7 minutesJeff Berckes is joined by WCG's Lead Draft Analyst, Jacob Infante, to fill us in on Chicago Bears draft pick Travis Bell. The DT from Kennesaw State gives the Bears another body along the interior defensive line as Ryan Poles remakes this defensive front. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Making Monsters: Bears Draft Terell Smith with the 165th pick
April 29, 2023 19:34 - 13 minutesTaylor Doll is joined by Windy City Gridiron's Lead Draft Analyst, Jacob Infante, to let us know all about corner Terell Smith, the newest draft pick of the Chicago Bears. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Making Monsters: Bears Draft Noah Sewell with the 148th pick
April 29, 2023 19:02 - 11 minutesWindy City Gridiron's Lead Draft Analyst, Jacob Infante, joins Taylor Doll to let us know all about linebacker Noah Sewell, the newest draft pick of the Chicago Bears. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LunchPail DraftCast: Bears select Tyler Scott with the 133rd pick
April 29, 2023 18:16 - 12 minutesDanny Meehan and Jacob Infante reunite for a LunchPail DraftCast to talk about Tyler Scott, the newest member of the 2023 Chicago Bears rookie class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Banter: Bears Draft RB Roschon Johnson with the 115th pick
April 29, 2023 17:47 - 21 minutesOur latest Bears Banter podcast from Bill Zimmerman is all about Chicago Bears draft pick RB Roschon Johnson, and it features WCG's Lead Draft Analyst Jacob Infante letting us know all about him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bear With Me: Recapping the Bears' Draft Day 2 (with Quinten Krzysco!)
April 29, 2023 07:57 - 51 minutesGervon Dexter, Tyrique Stevenson, and Zacch Pickens are now Chicago Bears! How do they fit into the defense? Are they good picks? I bring on ButkusStats, one of our Building the Board OL experts, to answer just that question on this episode of Bear With Me! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Banter: Bears Draft DT Zacch Pickens with the 64th pick
April 29, 2023 02:20 - 18 minutesCheck out our immediate reaction to the Chicago Bears draft pick on a new Bears Banter from Bill Zimmerman as he and WCG's Lead Draft Analyst Jacob Infante let us know all about South Carolina DT Zacch Pickens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Banter: Bears Draft CB Tyrique Stevenson with the 56th pick
April 29, 2023 02:15 - 13 minutesThe Bears trade up from 61 to take Miami CB Tyrique Stevenson with the 56th pick! Windy City Gridiron's Jacob Infante tells us all we need to know about the newest member of the Bears secondary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Banter: Bears Draft DT Gervon Dexter with the 53rd pick
April 29, 2023 01:28 - 12 minutesGervon Dexter is the newest Chicago Bear! Check out what Windy City Gridiron's lead draft analyst thinks of the Florida Defensive Tackle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bear With Me: Recapping a wild Draft Day 1 (with Brandon Robinson!)
April 28, 2023 07:22 - 1 hourThe Chicago Bears select Darnell Wright with the 10th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, but that's not all that happened on a crazy opening Thursday -- to recap all the action, I grabbed Brandon Robinson and we talked through the Bears, the Division, and more on this episode of Bear With Me! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Banter: Bears Draft Darnell Wright with the 10th pick
April 28, 2023 02:13 - 22 minutesThis mini Bears Banter podcast from Bill Zimmerman is all about Chicago Bears draft pick Darnell Wright and it features WCG's Lead Draft Analyst Jacob Infante letting us know all about him. Plus, the Bears pass on an opportunity to draft Jalen Carter. Was it the right move? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Making Monsters: Beyond the 9th Pick with Andrew Hutchinson on Ricky Stromberg and Drew Sanders
April 26, 2023 10:00 - 23 minutesTaylor Doll finishes off her Beyond the 9th Pick series with Andrew Hutchinson of BestofArkansasSports.com as they address center Ricky Stromberg and linebacker Drew Sanders as potential picks for the Chicago Bears. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Banter Ep. 143: EJ Snyder joins for a mega draft preview!
April 25, 2023 10:00 - 1 hourDraft fans, this is the podcast for you! EJ Snyder joins for a fantastic conversation about the upcoming 2023 NFL Draft. This podcast covers: The top 10, Jalen Carter, first round offensive tackles, Bijan Robinson, players to target if Ryan Poles trades back, the running back class, day two targets for the Bears, and EJ gives some day 3 sleepers! This is an awesome podcast and will no doubt have you set for Thursday night and through the weekend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...
Making Monsters: Beyond the 9th pick on Zacch Pickens and Cam Smith
April 24, 2023 10:00 - 23 minutesTaylor Doll continues her Beyond the 9th Pick series when she chats with Alan Cole of Rivals Gamecock on defensive tackle Zacch Pickens and corner Cam Smith as potential picks for the Bears. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Making Monsters: Beyond the 9th Pick with Chris Solari on Jayden Reed
April 22, 2023 10:00 - 21 minutesTaylor Doll continues her "Beyond the 9th Pick" series focusing on potential draft prospects the Bears could grab beyond that number 9 selection. In this episode, she chats with Chris Solari, who covers Michigan State football for Detroit Free Press, and they chat about wide receiver Jayden Reed and where he could best fit in the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bear Bones: Chicago Bears War Room - The Final Mockening!
April 21, 2023 02:01 - 1 hourMason (@WestSportsPT) and Danny (@DanMeehan90) are back with the final pre-draft show of the offseason! Joined this time by a featured friend of the show, Khari Thompson (@KDThompson), and Windy City Gridiron's very own, Jacob Infante! Where Mason pits his boys in the war room as they do a live mock draft live, on-air! Tune in to see who ends up in navy and orange (Hypothetically). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices