Windy City Gridiron: for Chicago Bears fans
849 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★ - 38 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 Bones: To IR and Back Again, Bears Vs Falcons
November 18, 2022 03:55 - 1 hourJoin Mason West (@WestSportsPT) and CHGO's Will DeWitt (@Wi11DeWitt) as they focus on analyzing Chicago Bears injuries, the injuries of their opponents, and do a deep dive into both the previous Bears game (Lions) and their upcoming game too (Falcons). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Over Beers: Focus on Jack Sanborn
November 17, 2022 17:30 - 53 minutesDuring the Chicago Bears loss on Sunday, much of the focus was on Justin Fields turning in another incredible performance (and rightfully so). However, the emergence of Jack Sanborn caught the eyes of the Bears Over Beers crew. Join JB and EJ as they breakdown the undrafted free agent linebacker out of Wisconsin who has helped Bears fans quickly forget Roquan Smith. Note that this show was a special one as JB and EJ recorded live in person! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...
Bears Banter Ep. 129: Laurence Holmes joins!
November 16, 2022 20:42 - 56 minutesThe Chicago Bears have a quarterback! Justin Fields has taken the NFL by storm over the last month and Bears fans should be fired up! Laurence Holmes of The Score joins us to talk about Fields' performance, how the local and national media are covering him and some thoughts about this roster moving forward. It's a great conversation so check it out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bear & Balanced: What to glean from Bears vs Lions?
November 15, 2022 01:44 - 48 minutesJeff and Lester get back into the Bears vs Lions game after sleeping on it, rewatching it, and giving it some deep and reflective thought, plus they hit on their weekly categories of... - 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 Lions (with Johnathan Wood!)
November 14, 2022 01:44 - 54 minutesThe Chicago Bears Bears fall once more to the Detroit Lions as 4 TDs from Justin Fields wasn't quite enough to stem a late Lions rally, but was this game really "on" Justin's play? I bring on DaBearsBlog's Johnathan Wood to discuss this and more on this postgame episode of Bear With Me! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bear Bones: A Chat with Dr. Michael Risher About Justin Fields' Training and more
November 13, 2022 01:35 - 48 minutesOur very own Dr. Mason West spoke with Dr. Michael Risher, Chicago’s Sports Performance Doctor, Chiropractor, and Owner of The Rehab Lab, about his work with several professional athletes including Chicago Bears' quarterback Justin Fields. This is a fun look at what these elite athletes do to get ready and stay ready. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
T Formation Conversation: Bears vs Lions Injury report and preview
November 12, 2022 03:00 - 24 minutesLester Wiltfong brings on the good doctor, Mason West, to preview the Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions game while going over the latest on the injured players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Making Monsters: Cole Kmet Finally Breaks Out
November 11, 2022 10:00 - 1 hourThis week Taylor Doll and Dylan Ryan take a deeper look at Chicago Bears' tight end Cole Kmet. They get started by recapping the shoot-out loss to the Dolphins. Next, they got the chance to speak with Kmet's High School Coach, David Archibald, and Darin Pritchett, WSBT Radio's Notre Dame beat reporter. They finally wrap things up by looking ahead to Chicago's matchup this weekend versus the Lions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bear Bones: To IR & Back Again: Kittens....errrm Lions, Tigers and Bear, OH MY!
November 11, 2022 00:57 - 1 hourMason and Danny welcome back their audience to review the game, and the coming out party of Justin Fields against the Dolphins from Miami. They then preview the upcoming matchup against the Lions this coming Sunday. They enjoy a few laughs along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Over Beers: Focus on Chase Claypool
November 10, 2022 11:00 - 55 minutesJeff Berckes and EJ Snyder take a deep dive into the performance of the newest Chicago Bears wide receiver, Chase Claypool, in the loss against the Miami Dolphins. The new Bear was involved in the game plan from the jump - what does that mean for the rest of the season? All that over some tasty beverages on this week's show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Banter Ep. 128: Adam Jahns joins!
November 08, 2022 21:21 - 50 minutesThe Chicago Bears may have lost to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday but it certainly feels like they won because of the performance of Justin Fields. Adam Jahns joins the podcast and discusses Fields' performance, what's next and what his ceiling could look like. Adam Jahns feels the arrow is pointing up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bear & Balanced: Bears’ Fields Fantastic vs the ‘Fins
November 08, 2022 02:00 - 54 minutesJeff Berckes and Lester Wiltfong with another exciting game to break down, so join them as they dive into the Bears vs Dolphins, Justin Fields, Chase Claypool, Cole Kmet, Teven Jenkins, and more, plus all their usual Bear & Balanced categories of: - 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 Dolphins (with Brad Spielberger!)
November 06, 2022 23:18 - 53 minutesThe Chicago Bears fall at home in a thrilling matchup that seemed to see Justin Fields take a strong step forward -- I bring on PFF's Brad Spielberger to talk through a wild 35-32 loss on this episode of Bear With Me! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The 10 Minute Drill: Dolphins at Bears Preview
November 05, 2022 18:30 - 12 minutesThe Miami Dolphins travel to Soldier Field to take on the Chicago Bears in an exciting matchup. The Dolphins will look to keep their strong start going by leaning on their dynamic passing attack while the Bears want to run the ball with authority. It's a contrast of styles and personnel, and we've got you covered for everything you need to know in a fast-hitting 10 (or 11ish) minutes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
T Formation Conversation: Bears vs Dolphins preview and injury report
November 05, 2022 01:47 - 21 minutesLester Wiltfong and Dr. Mason West go over all the latest injury news about the Bears and Dolphins, preview the game, go over the latest on Larry Borom, Cody Whitehair, Byron Pringle, and more right here: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bear Bones: To IR & Back Again: You Did this On Porpoise
November 04, 2022 03:28 - 1 hourMason and Danny recap the moves of Roquan Smith being dealt to the Ravens, and the acquisition of Chase Claypool from the Steelers. They also delve into the Bears-Dolphins preview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Over Beers: Trades! with PFF's Brad Spielberger
November 03, 2022 10:00 - 55 minutesWho said the NFL trade deadline can't be fun? The Chicago Bears made three moves ahead of the deadline on Tuesday and each move reveals just a little bit more of the Ryan Poles plan and philosophy. To help break it all down, Jeff Berckes and EJ Snyder are joined by Bears Over Beers VIP Brad Spielberger to make sense of it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Banter Ep. 127: Ryan Poles Invests in Justin Fields!
November 03, 2022 00:02 - 28 minutesIt's a no guest week on Bears Banter! Bill Zimmerman is fired up that Chase Claypool is a member of the Chicago Bears. Not just because a talented player has been added to the roster, but because Ryan Poles takes his first step in building around Justin Fields. Is Chase Claypool worth the price? Should fans be concerned that his production has been trending down? Is he a knucklehead? Plus, did Matt Eberflus throw serious shade at Ryan Pace and of course, we talk a little about the upcoming ga...
Bear & Balanced: Bears Trade Aftermath and Cowboys review
November 02, 2022 01:14 - 53 minutesJeff and Lester dive into their standard Bear & Balanced categories breaking down the Bears vs Cowboys game, but they kick off the show talking about the blockbuster Roquan Smith and Chase Claypool trades. - Trade Talk - 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
Bearly a Podcast: Bears trade Roquan Smith & other Deadline Discussion
November 01, 2022 01:52 - 57 minutesRoquan Smith has been traded to the Baltimore Ravens, and he may not be the only Bear set to depart -- what's going on at the Deadline? Robert & Bill come together to discuss on this episode of Bearly a Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bear With Me: Instant Reactions from Bears @ Cowboys (with Bill Zimmerman!)
October 30, 2022 23:04 - 1 hourThe Chicago Bears lost in a shootout in Dallas, falling 29-49 in a barnburner of a game. What went well? What went poorly? 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
The 10 Minute Drill: Bears at Cowboys Preview
October 30, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutesThe Chicago Bears travel to Dallas to take on the Cowboys as heavy underdogs this weekend. Jeff Berckes and Robert Schmitz break down why this game has a good chance to be a close contest and how the Bears can pull out another road victory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
T Formation Conversation: Bears vs Cowboys
October 29, 2022 01:11 - 10 minutesOn his latest T Formation Conversation, Lester runs through the latest surrounding the injury lists from the Chicago Bears and the Dallas Cowboys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Making Monsters: Evaluating Progress of the 2022 Bears
October 28, 2022 18:29 - 56 minutesTaylor and Dylan get this week's episode started by talking about the Bears' marvelous Monday Night Football victory over the Patriots. Next, they dive into the Robert Quinn trade and what it might mean for some of the younger edge rushers going forward. Finally, they wrap things up by looking back at the season so far, and they discuss the progress of some of the first contract players to this point. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Banter Ep. 126: Courtney Cronin joins!
October 27, 2022 17:20 - 53 minutesA great podcast! Courtney Cronin brings the heat with a great spot! She breaks down the wonderful performance of not just Justin Fields, but Luke Getsy as well. We also discuss the development of the youth, the play of the defense and what Fields' performance could mean in the weeks to come. Plus, Robert Quinn on the move and we discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bear & Balanced: Bears Beatdown Belichick in Beantown
October 26, 2022 03:02 - 49 minutesJeff and Lester discuss the huge Chicago Bears' victory against the New England Patriots, so tune in for their thoughts on Justin Fields, Luke Getsy, Sam Mustipher, Teven Jenkins, Justin Jones, Roquan Smith, and more. Plus check out their picks in their weekly categories of... 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 @ Patriots (with Lester Wiltfong Jr!)
October 25, 2022 06:40 - 53 minutesThe Chicago Bears win in Foxborough in an emphatic 33-14 victory that hit all the right notes! I bring on Lester Wiltfong Jr to talk through the game with me on this episode of Bear With Me! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The 10 Minute Drill: Bears at Patriots
October 22, 2022 10:00 - 13 minutesJeff Berckes and Robert Schmitz preview the Bears - Patriots Monday Night Football game in quick fashion in the 10 Minute Drill. Join the guys to understand the big things you need to know about this prime time matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Making Monsters: An in-depth look at Larry Borom
October 21, 2022 20:43 - 1 hourOn this episode of Making Monsters, the Monster of the week is Larry Borom. Taylor Doll and Dylan Ryan are joined by former Brother Rice (Michigan) Head Coach Dave Sofran. Coach Sofran was Borom’s high school football coach and was the one who talked Larry into trying out for football. Taylor and Dylan also address the offensive line issues as a whole and preview what the Bears need to do to make it a game against the Patriots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bear Bones: Bear Down or A Patriotic Pounding
October 21, 2022 01:29 - 1 hourMason West (@WestSportsPT) and Danny Meehan (@DanMeehan90) welcome in a special guest, Patriots Reporter, Khari Thompson (@KDThompson5) to talk about the upcoming Bears-Patriots Monday Night showdown! The fellas also offer a quick recap of the Commanders-Bears match-up last Thursday Night. Hilarity does ensue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Over Beers: Focus on Kyler Gordon & Larry Borom
October 20, 2022 09:00 - 1 hourJeff Berckes and EJ Snyder dive deep into the performances of cornerback Kyler Gordon and right tackle Larry Borom against the Commanders. Will these young players play a role in the future of the Chicago Bears? The guys take a look at the tape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Banter Ep. 125: Brad Spielberger joins!
October 19, 2022 20:51 - 57 minutesPFF's Brad Spielberger joins us in what is a great conversation! Justin Fields gets beaten up for 60 minutes by Washington and struggles once again. He played some hero ball, but in the end, the offense scores 7 points and loses to a bad Washington football team. Brad discusses Fields, if he's concerned about his future, and what he thinks the Bears might try to do this offseason. Could they move on to a new QB? Brad won't eliminate anything at this point. Check out plenty of great opinions f...
Bear & Balanced: Orange is the New Blech
October 15, 2022 08:00 - 1 hourJB and Lester discuss the Bears' game against the Commanders, so check out their thoughts on Justin Fields, Khalil Herbert, Luke Getsy, Lucas Patrick, Ryan Poles, and more. Plus check out their picks in their weekly categories of... 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 Commanders (with Sam Householder!)
October 14, 2022 06:40 - 48 minutesThe Chicago Bears fell to 2-4 in a rough home loss to the Washington Commanders, but it can't have all been bad right? I bring on Sam Householder to talk through the game on this episode of Bear With Me! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Over Beers: Focus on Justin Fields
October 13, 2022 10:00 - 1 hourHere it is. The big one. JB and EJ take a close look at Justin Fields from Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Banter Ep. 124: EJ Snyder joins once again!
October 12, 2022 20:03 - 1 hourAfter a compelling game against the Minnesota Vikings, EJ Snyder joins us for a great conversation. Just how big of a step did Justin Fields take on Sunday? We discuss. Plus, we get EJ's thoughts on Luke Getsy's first five games, the struggles of the offensive line's pass blocking, how the secondary has performed, and what's going on with Roquan Smith? It's a great conversation, check it out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bear & Balanced: How do you feel after that Bears loss?
October 11, 2022 02:00 - 54 minutesJB and Lester discuss the Bears' game against the Vikings, and there was a lot to unpack after that game. Tune in for some talk about Justin Fields, Braxton Jones, Robert Quinn, Darnell Mooney, Luke Getsy, and more. Plus check out their picks in their weekly categories of... 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 @ Vikings (with Lorin Cox!)
October 09, 2022 23:18 - 55 minutesThe Chicago Bears recovered after a rough start in Minneapolis to battle to within a score! But what happened? Did Fields take a step? I bring on LockedOnBears' Lorin Cox to break things down with me on this episode of Bear With Me! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ten Minute Drill: Previewing Bears @ Minnesota Vikings
October 08, 2022 17:00 - 15 minutesThe Chicago Bears head into Minnesota looking to move up to 3-2, so Robert & Jeff run through the Ten Minute Drill to quickly preview the game! Stats, scheme, matchups and more -- make sure you check this out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Making Monsters: Jaquan Brisker's Tumultuous Journey to the NFL
October 08, 2022 04:59 - 1 hour(We had technical difficulties and lost part of the audio on Friday, but it is now fixed! Thanks for listening!) This week Taylor Doll and Dylan Ryan give a deep dive into the life of Jaquan Brisker before the Bears. First, they are joined by Don Holl, Brisker's HC in high school, to discuss some of the challenges he faced on and off the field. They are then joined by Lackawanna Community College HC Mark Duda, to discuss Brisker's JUCO career. Finally, they give a brief preview of what they e...
TFC: Who's in and who's out for Bears vs Vikings
October 08, 2022 02:02 - 26 minutesT Formation Conversation is a Chicago Bears podcast featuring Windy City Gridiron's Editor in Chief, Lester Wiltfong. This year, Lester is joined by Dr. Mason West for some unique perspective as they preview the upcoming Bears vs Vikings game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bear Bones: To IR & Back Again: Bears v. Vikings Preview
October 07, 2022 01:25 - 1 hourMason and Danny are back with the second installment of Bear Bones: To IR & Back Again. They go over the loss to those Football Giants. Preview and breakdown of the upcoming matchup with the Vikings and of course. Give insight of injuries for the game and fantasy ramifications for around the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bears Over Beers: Focus on Darnell Mooney and Trenton Gill
October 06, 2022 10:00 - 1 hourJeff Berckes and EJ Snyder dive into the early season performances of Darnell Mooney and Trenton Gill and discuss what's going wrong with the Bears passing game after a 20-12 loss to the Giants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bear & Balanced: A Taste of their own Medicine
October 04, 2022 02:00 - 57 minutesHere's a bullet point outline of our Bear & Balanced show. Intro: We'll both share some general thoughts about the Chicago Bears vs New York Giants game. The Portillo's Trench Tribute: This is our weekly pick for lineman of the game, and thanks to our friends over at Portillo's, we'll be giving out a $100 gift card to one lucky fan each week this season. Tune in to find out how you can win! Sweet Tweets: We're both active on social media — so be sure you're all following us at @gridironbor...
Bear With Me: Instant Reactions from Bears @ Giants (with Aaron Leming!)
October 02, 2022 23:13 - 39 minutesThe Chicago Bears lost in a 20-12 barnburner that quite literally slipped through Velus Jones' fingers, but at least Justin Fields looked better! I bring on Aaron Leming to help me walk through the game on this week's episode of Bear With Me! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ten Minute Drill: Previewing Bears @ New York Giants
October 01, 2022 17:00 - 14 minutesThe 10-Minute Drill is back for it’s fourth episode and the guys are tightening things up! The show will quickly download all of the most important information for the upcoming Bears matchup in an easy-to-digest format that covers all of the game’s angles. We know Bears fans care most about how the team matches up against the opponent, so each preview highlights the things you need to know about the opponent and the critical matchups we’re keeping our eyes on. Check out Robert and Jeff’s take...
T Formation Conversation: Bears vs Giants battle for 3-1
October 01, 2022 02:17 - 33 minutesLester Wiltfong is joined by Dr. Mason West to discuss the ramifications the Bears and Giants face with a combined 14 players on the injury report, including 8 starters! They also talk about the concussion controversy from Thursday night, go over some Bears' players that could see an increase in playing time, and some more in a crisp 30 minutes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bare Bones: To IR & Back: Kicking It Off In Style
September 30, 2022 14:33 - 1 hourThe Debut, the kicking off of a brand new Windy City Gridiron show, BEAR BONES! Focusing on the medical and fantasy football angle and league-wide ramifications of significant injuries. Mason and Danny, your hosts will also break down some of last week's matchup against the Texans and preview the upcoming matchup this Sunday, Against the NY FOOTBALL GIANTS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Making Monsters: Can Khalil Herbert keep playing great against the Giants?
September 30, 2022 12:00 - 1 hourThis week on Making Monsters, Taylor Doll and Dylan Ryan select their first offensive player for their Monster of the Week. After stepping up big time for David Montgomery, Khalil Herbert has a “monster” game! They chat with ACC writer Mike Barber who covered Herbert at Virginia Tech for his final season in college after transferring from Kansas. They also tie in the All-22 breakdown of Herbert from EJ and Jeff from their Bears Over Beers podcast, and then finally they preview the Bears game ...
Bears Banter Ep. 123: Silvy joins!
September 29, 2022 10:00 - 1 hourBears Banter is back with another great guest, this time it's ESPN 1000's Marc Silverman! Silvy joins the podcast after the Bears improve their record to 2-1 but Justin Fields had one of the worst games of his professional career. Is it time to panic? Does Fields looks rattled? Plus, we Silvy gives his thoughts on the defense, the offensive line and the Bears' fantastic running game! It's a jam-packed episode so check it out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices