Windy City Gridiron: for Chicago Bears fans
909 episodes - English - Latest episode: 20 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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Bear With Me: Should the Bears trade Justin Fields? (with Bill Zimmerman!)
February 21, 2023 10:00 - 37 minutesWhat's up with recent tweets from Jason La Canfora and Warren Sapp? Are the Bears actually considering trading Justin Fields? Should they be? I bring on Bill Zimmerman to talk through it all on this episode of Bear With Me! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Building the Board: Grading WRs (Part 1)
February 17, 2023 23:00 - 27 minutesThe Building the Board team kicks off initial grading with their first 10 Wide Receivers -- where do Jacob and Brandon have some of the top WRs in the class ranked? Find out in this episode of Building the Board! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Making Monsters: Breaking Down Bears' Cap Situation w/ Spotrac Co-Founder Michael Ginnitti
February 17, 2023 12:00 - 1 hourTaylor Doll and Dylan Ryan start things off by giving their takes on Super Bowl LVII. Then they get into Justin Fields' recent interviews with Pardon My Take and Rich Eisen and how they felt about his comments. Next, they are joined by Michael Ginnitti, Spotrac Co-Founder, to talk about the Bears' cap situation, Aaron Rodgers' contract implications on a trade, and so much more. Finally, they end things by starting to preview this year's free agency class for the Bears. Learn more about your a...
Bear Bones: The Mockening 2.0
February 17, 2023 04:40 - 1 hourDanny and Mason reunite for episode 2 of the offseason series. Where they draft and breakdown potential draft picks for the upcoming NFL Draft in April. Shoutout to friend of the show Khari Thompson who unfortunately had daddy duties that had to be attended to! Follow Dr. Mason West on Twitter @WestSportsPT Follow Danny Meehan on Twitter @DanMeehan90 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Banter Ep. 140: Cole Kmet joins!
February 10, 2023 16:47 - 6 minutesCole Kmet really came into his own this season. He joins the podcast and talks about how he was able to grow this year, the play of Justin Fields, getting acclimated to the NFL his rookie year, what it felt like hearing Ryan Poles sing his praises after the season, and the status of a possible contract extension! Check it out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Banter Ep. 139: Jim McMahon joins!
February 09, 2023 15:00 - 13 minutesJim McMahon joins the podcast to talk about what he's doing now and what has helped him tremendously with his pain management. He also discusses the '85 Bears and what made them such a phenomenon, his relationship with Mike Ditka, the cheap shot from Charles Martin, his career as a passer and of course, wearing the Bears jersey when the Packers visited the White House after winning the Super Bowl! It's a great podcast, check it out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...
Bears Banter Ep. 138: Free agent linebacker Bobby Okereke joins!
February 09, 2023 11:30 - 8 minutesFree agent linebacker Bobby Okereke joins to discuss his final season with the Colts, what the tumultuous season was like, his free agency, what will play a part in his decision, his thoughts on Matt Eberflus and of course, his thoughts on Justin Fields. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Banter Ep. 137: WWE legend and massive Bears fan- Seth Rollins
February 09, 2023 04:21 - 16 minutesSeth Rollins is a massive star in the world of professional wrestling, but he's also a massive Chicago Bears fan! Seth joins the podcast to discuss everything Chicago Bears: how he became a fan, his thoughts on last season, Justin Fields, what he wants to be done this offseason and we breakdown what the Bears should do with the first pick in the draft! Check it out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Banter Ep. 136: Hall of Fame Pod with Jack Silverstein!
February 07, 2023 11:30 - 2 hoursALERT: MEGA PODCAST Sports historian and author Jack Silverstein joins Bears Banter to discuss the hall of fame. We discuss Tom Brady's great career, but dive into the hall of fame candidacies of Devin Hester, Charles Tillman, Olin Kreutz, Ruben Brown and Lance Briggs. Will Hester get in this year? Who does Jack expect to have their name called later this week? Check out a fantastic podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Making Monsters: Let's Talk Senior Bowl w/ Ryan Roberts
February 03, 2023 22:00 - 51 minutesThis week Taylor Doll and Dylan Ryan are talking all things Senior Bowl. They start things off by going over Albert Breer's "Shocking" report regarding Justin Fields' future with the Bears. Next, they are joined by Ryan Roberts of @RiseNDraft to discuss some of the prospects shining so far at the Senior Bowl. Finally, they end things by recapping the interview with Roberts and talking about the Bears' plan going forward this offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...
Bear & Balanced: Greg Gabriel on the Bears, NFL Draft, and Shrine Bowl
February 03, 2023 11:00 - 46 minutesJeff Berckes and Lester Wiltfong are talking Draft with former NFL scout and WCG's own, Greg Gabriel, to get his take on the league, the East-West Shrine Bowl, the Bears, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Building the Board: Senior Bowl Day 3 Recap
February 03, 2023 05:11 - 1 hourDay 3 of Senior Bowl practices have wrapped in Mobile! Who shined throughout the day? How did practice affect Robert, Quinten, and Jacob's draft boards? What questions should the Senior Bowl answer? All this and more on this podcast episode of Building the Board! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Bones: Chicago Bears Mock Draft 1.0
February 03, 2023 04:02 - 1 hourJoin Mason West (@WestSportsPT) and Danny Meehan (@DanMeehan90) for an offseason installment of Bear Bones! With no games or injuries to react to, the guys will be running through various mock drafts to highlight potential players that the Chicago Bears could draft. Obviously, these mocks will be an exact science and will be 100% accurate. Join us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Building the Board: Senior Bowl Day 2 Recap
February 02, 2023 03:02 - 43 minutesDay 2 of Senior Bowl practices have wrapped in Mobile! Who shined throughout the day? How did practice affect Robert & Quinten's draft boards? What questions should the Senior Bowl answer? All this and more on this podcast episode of Building the Board! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
T Formation Conversation: EJ Snyder on the Bears draft prospects at the East-West Shrine Game
February 02, 2023 02:28 - 1 hourLester Wiltfong is joined by Bootleg Football's and WCG's Senior Draft Analyst, EJ Snyder, to share what he's seen at the East-West Shrine Bowl practices this week and to discuss draft options for the Chicago Bears. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Building the Board: Senior Bowl Day 1 Recap
February 01, 2023 03:22 - 52 minutesDay 1 of Senior Bowl practices have wrapped in Mobile! Who shined throughout the day? How did practice affect Robert & Quinten's draft boards? What questions should the Senior Bowl answer? All this and more on this podcast episode of Building the Board! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Making Monsters: Talking SEC prospects w/ Matt Hayes
January 31, 2023 12:00 - 57 minutesThis week Taylor Doll and Dylan Ryan are joined by Matt Hayes of Saturday Down South (SEC Analyst) to discuss how the Bears can follow a similar path to the Jaguars, get Hayes' thoughts on Jalen Carter vs Will Anderson, discuss prospects such as Will Levis and Anthony Richardson, and so much more. Taylor and Dylan wrap things up by talking about the Bears' plan going forward and give some thoughts on the past weekend's conference championship games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...
Making Monsters: Bears Draft Kickoff Part 2 w/Joe Marino
January 20, 2023 12:00 - 47 minutesTaylor Doll and Dylan Ryan are back for a second time this week for part two of our draft kickoff coverage. They get things started by quickly hitting some of the Bears' headlines from the week. They are then joined by by the Co-founder of The Draft Network Joe Marino to talk what the Bears' strategy might be for attacking the #1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. They then wrap things up by going over their interview with Joe and talking some NFL playoffs Learn more about your ad choices. V...
Bears Banter Ep. 135: Kevin Warren introduced, offseason preview with Jeff Berckes
January 18, 2023 15:49 - 1 hourThe 2022 season is in the books and a huge 2023 is upon the Chicago Bears! It's kicked off with a new president, Kevin Warren, and both Jeff and Bill came away impressed from his opening press conference. Plus, what Chicago Bears are in line for an extension? What free agents could Ryan Poles target? And have we mentioned they have the number one pick? There's so much to talk about and only one hour to do it! Check out this jam-packed podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...
Making Monsters; Bears Draft Kickoff Part 1 w/ Derrik Klassen
January 17, 2023 12:00 - 44 minutesTaylor Doll and Dylan Ryan start things off by going over the crazy past week that led to the Bears getting the first pick in the 2023 draft. They then are joined by Bleacher Report's Draft Analyst Derrik Klassen to talk all things draft, including potential trade packages, prospects to look out for, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Over Beers: 2023 Draft Preview
January 12, 2023 11:00 - 57 minutesIt's the finale! Not much to talk about in Week 18 action for the Bears so the guys focus in on a preview of the off-season and what to expect with the shiny new toy - the #1 overall pick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bear & Balanced: Bears 2022 year in review
January 10, 2023 02:00 - 58 minutesJeff and Lester talk about that interesting final day of the Chicago Bears' season and where the team will go from here. Tune in for some awesome discussion with their usual categories morphed into a year-end review. Portillo's Trench Tribute Sweet Tweets Caught up in a numbers game The Fields Report The 3 Bears: Hot, cold, and just right! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bear With Me: Instant Reactions from Bears vs Vikings
January 09, 2023 00:24 - 21 minutesThe Chicago Bears are now the sole owners of the #1 NFL Draft Pick! I go through their final game against the Vikings (as well as the Texans-Colts game that got them there) on this episode of Bear With Me! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Making Monsters: Recapping The 2022-23 Bears' Season w/ Daniel Greenberg (@ChiSportUpdates)
January 06, 2023 11:00 - 56 minutesIn the final episode of the regular season, Taylor Doll and Dylan Ryan recap the Bears' 2022-23 season. They start things off by discussing the young players who impressed them this season, as well as the ones that didn't. To wrap things up, they are joined by Daniel Greenberg (@ChiSportUpdates) to discuss his opinion on the Bears' 2022-23 season as well as some offseason predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bear Bones: Bears-Vikes Season Finale & the Offseason Look-ahead
January 06, 2023 01:06 - 1 hourDanny and Mason reconvene for the final episode of Bear Bones for the regular season as Nathan Peterman leads the Bears against the Vikings in the season finale. They recap Justin Fields' nearly record-breaking campaign, the Poles' plan, and other fun banter/sidebars ensue! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Banter Ep. 134: One game to go (thank goodness)!
January 05, 2023 22:15 - 35 minutesThe Chicago Bears certainly looked like a team ready to move on to 2023 after a rough loss to the Detroit Lions. Bill Zimmerman suffered that pain with you and he talks about the right move sitting down Justin Fields, the Chicago Bears potentially getting the number one pick in the draft, what this offseason could look like and if Ryan Poles should even consider scouting Bryce Young. It's a jam-packed pod so check it out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bear & Balanced: Bears misfire in Motown
January 03, 2023 02:17 - 46 minutesJeff and Lester are back at it again talking about the Chicago Bears, and even though the game against the Detroit Lions was awful, the fellas brought their trademark balanced approach to the discussion. Tune in for their usual categories of... Portillo's Trench Tribute Sweet Tweets Caught up in a numbers game The Fields Report The 3 Bears: Hot, cold, and just right! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bear With Me: Instant Reactions from Bears @ Lions (with Lester Wiltfong Jr!)
January 01, 2023 22:25 - 36 minutesThe Chicago Bears lost their 9th game in a row in a staggering defeat to the Detroit Lions. Did anything go well? What does this mean for the team? I bring on Lester Wiltfong Jr to talk through it all on this episode of Bear With Me! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
T Formation Conversation: Bears vs Lions preview and injury report
December 31, 2022 03:01 - 34 minutesDr. Mason West returns to help Lester Wiltfong preview the Bears vs Lions game and to go over the latest on Teven Jenkins, Cody Whitehair, Chase Claypool, Justin Fields, Jack Sanborn, Eddie Jackson, Equanimeous St. Brown, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bear Bones: Chicago Bears news and Detroit Lions preview
December 30, 2022 01:48 - 47 minutesBears Bones: To IR and Back Again always dives into a little Chicago Bears recap (so the Bills game), a little Bears preview (so the Lions game), some injury breakdowns (both Bears and NFL wide), and makes some weekly picks. Dr. Mason West is going solo in this pod, so come along for the ride! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Banter Ep. 133: Kevin Fishbain joins!
December 27, 2022 23:04 - 1 hourThe Bears lose again, but Kevin Fishbain joins to take a look back at the 2022 season and look ahead to the key pieces that the Bears have to build on for the 2023 season. Plus, you've never heard an airport adventure like this, I guarantee it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bear & Balanced: Bears caught in a Buffalo stampede
December 27, 2022 04:00 - 47 minutesJeff and Lester dive back into the Bears game against the Bills, and even though the score was lopsided, the fellas found some positives to talk about. But in a true balanced fashion, then made sure to touch on the bad as well. Tune in for some talk about Justin Fields, Luke Getsy, Braxton Jones, Khalil Herbert, Velus Jones Jr., Kyler Gordon, and more. Plus, check out their picks in their weekly categories of... Portillo's Trench Tribute Sweet Tweets Caught up in a numbers game The Fields...
Bear With Me: Instant Reactions from Bears vs Bills
December 24, 2022 21:48 - 24 minutesHappy Holidays from Bear With Me! I walk you through the latest Bears loss on this episode of the show -- make sure you spend time with those close to you and have a wonderful Holiday season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The 10 Minute Drill: Bills at Bears Preview
December 23, 2022 20:00 - 17 minutesJeff Berckes and Robert Schmitz preview the Buffalo Bills vs the Chicago Bears in a cold, cold, cold game on Christmas Eve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Making Monster: Let's talk some Jaylon Jones
December 23, 2022 12:00 - 1 hourThis week Taylor Doll and Dylan Ryan are talking all things Jaylon Jones. They start things off by briefly recapping the Bears loss to the Eagles, they then get the chance to speak with Terrell Buckley, Jaylon's DB coach at Ole Miss and Orlando Guardians HC. Then they spoke to Jaylon's high school coach, Tom Westerberg, about Jaylon's time at Texas power house Allen High School. Finally they wrap things up by looking ahead to this Saturday's matchup vs the Bills. Learn more about your ad choi...
Bears Bones: Bills Mafia Invades Soldier Field & All The Bears Want for Christmas
December 23, 2022 01:17 - 1 hourDanny & Mason dive into the Eagles-Bears reflection and preview the upcoming matchup against Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills as they invade Soldier Field. The boys then dive into the storylines of the game and a Christmas wishlist for the faithful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Over Beers: Focus on Cairo Santos
December 22, 2022 10:00 - 1 hourJeff Berckes and EJ Snyder take a closer look at Cairo Santos and his PAT struggles, what's left for the season to watch as fans, and what the Chicago Bears can learn from their roster moving into 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bear & Balanced: Eagles at Bears cooled down review
December 20, 2022 03:00 - 51 minutesJeff and Lester discuss that close Bears game against the red-hot Eagles, and there was plenty of good and bad to take away from that game. Tune in for some talk about Justin Fields, Braxton Jones, Jaylon Johnson, Cody Whitehair, and more. Plus, check out their picks in their weekly categories of... Portillo's Trench Tribute Sweet Tweets Caught up in a numbers game The Fields Report The 3 Bears: Hot, cold, and just right! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bear With Me: Instant Reactions from Bears vs Eagles (with Brandon Robinson!)
December 18, 2022 23:24 - 50 minutesThe Chicago Bears fall to 3-11 after yet another extremely competitive game throughout. What went well? What went poorly? I bring on Brandon Robinson to talk through the ups and downs on this episode of Bear With Me! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The 10 Minute Drill: Eagles at Bears Preview
December 18, 2022 04:36 - 18 minutesRobert Schmitz and Jeff Berckes deliver the fastest preview show on the market for the Chicago Bears hosting the Philadelphia Eagles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
T Formation Conversation: Bears vs Eagles preview and injury report
December 17, 2022 04:40 - 10 minutesLester is rolling solo this week for a quick Chicago Bears vs Philadelphia Eagles game preview and injury report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bear Bones: Exclusive interview with J.T. O'Sullivan
December 16, 2022 03:18 - 1 hourMason sits down with J.T. O'Sullivan of The QB School to talk all things Bears' Offense and Justin Fields! Danny then pops back in following a 2-week hiatus and reacts to the interview. The boys then preview the upcoming matchup against those daunted IGGLES! They get sidetracked and of course, Mason ends up on his big ole soapbox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Making Monsters: Talking O-Line with Olin Kreutz
December 13, 2022 11:30 - 1 hourThis week Taylor Doll and Dylan Ryan start things off by briefly giving their thoughts on the Packer loss. Then they are joined by Bears legend Olin Krutz to talk some Teven Jenkins, Braxton Jones, and all things Bears o-line. They finish things up by previewing the matchup vs the Eagles and debate the best strategy for the Bears to close out the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bear Bones: Bears Bye Week State of the Union
December 09, 2022 02:18 - 57 minutesWe have a special bye week edition of Bear Bones this week as our usual co-host Dr. Mason West is joined by Chicago Bears fan and Patriots beat writer Khari Thompson from Boston’s WEEI. This week we're looking at the season so far, a look ahead at the next four games, then finally a peek at some offseason possibilities for general manager Ryan Poles and the Bears. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Banter Ep. 132: Brad Biggs joins!
December 07, 2022 01:09 - 50 minutesThe Bears lost to the Packers but you saw it, I saw it, everybody saw it. Justin Fields outplayed Aaron Rodgers and a changing of the guard may be upon us! Brad Biggs joins to discuss Justin Fields performance against the Packers, if he values losing games this late in the season, the emergence of Jack Sanborn and what Ryan Poles needs to do to improve the offensive line. Check out a great episode with Biggsy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bear & Balanced: Bears vs Packers cooled down review
December 06, 2022 02:00 - 46 minutesJeff and Lester dive into their standard Bear & Balanced categories breaking down the Bears vs Packers game, plus some big-picture talk too. - Portillo's Trench Tribute - Sweet Tweets - Caught up in a numbers game - The Fields Report - The 3 Bears: Hot, cold, just right! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bear With Me: Instant Reactions from Bears vs Packers (with Taylor Doll!)
December 05, 2022 03:05 - 55 minutesThe Chicago Bears lose their 6th game in a row in a contest that felt in control... until it wasn't. I bring on Making Monsters' Taylor Doll to discuss the ins & outs of this one on this episode of Bear With Me! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
T Formation Conversation: Justin Fields is Back for Bears vs Packers!
December 03, 2022 05:11 - 33 minutesIt's Bears vs Packers on Sunday, and Lester Wiltfong and Mason West preview the latest matchup while diving into the latest injury reports and roster moves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Making Monsters: Jack Sanborn The Home Town Kid
December 02, 2022 14:00 - 1 hourThis week Taylor Doll and Dylan Ryan are talking some Jack Sanborn. They get things started by taking a look back at his season so far, they then got the chance to speak with, Luke Mertens, Sanborn's high school head coach about his senior season. Next they spoke with Derrick Klasen of Bleacher Report to discuss why Sanborn managed to go undrafted this past year and finally they give a preview of what to expect from the Bears this weekend vs the Packers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
Bears Banter Ep. 131- Packers week with Peter Bukowski!
December 02, 2022 03:16 - 1 hourBears fans, this was an interesting one! Packers reporter (or Bears troll depends on how you want to phrase it) Peter Bukowski joins the podcast! We talk about his constant trolling of Bears Twitter but we talk about Aaron Rodgers, Jordan Love, why the Packers stink, Justin Fields and could the Bears go for Elgton Jenkins this offseason? There's a lot to unpack in this one so check it out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices