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The Chicago Bears Podcast

The Chicago Bears Podcast

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Welcome to The Chicago Bears Podcast, brought to you by ESPN Chicago! Hosted by Pat The Designer and joined by former Bears Jason McKie, along with NFL insider Courtney Cronin, former NFL Defensive Lineman John Jurkovic, and ESPN Chicago's Shea Norling. Our show delivers unmatched access and conversations about the team you love. With new episodes every weekday, our knowledgeable and entertaining hosts provide in-depth analysis, game breakdowns, player interviews, and insider information to keep you up-to-date on all things Chicago Bears. From off-season moves to in-season battles, we've got you covered. So if you're a die-hard Bears fan or just a casual observer, join us for The Chicago Bears Podcast and stay connected to your favorite team all year long.2023, Good Karma Brands, LLC Football
Episodes
  • Ranking All Sports Playoffs | March Madness Is King & CFB Playoff Is Trash!

    Ranking All Sports Playoffs | March Madness Is King & CFB Playoff Is Trash!
    Mar 23 2026
    🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Best Playoffs Debate Hosted by Pat The Designer & Shea Norling Brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group & The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana With March Madness in full swing, Pat and Shea take a break from Bears talk to settle a major debate: what is the best playoff format in all of sports? From the NFL Playoffs to College Football Playoff, and of course the chaos of March Madness, the guys rank every major postseason and argue what truly makes a great playoff system. They discuss why the CFB Playoff may be the worst format, where the NFL postseason stacks up, and make the case for why March Madness might be the best playoff in sports. Then it’s time for their final, definitive rankings. 👇 Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Hockey does not count 😂 00:05:00 – Where do the NFL Playoffs rank? 00:09:30 – Is the CFB Playoff the worst format in sports? 00:15:00 – The case for March Madness as the best playoff 00:19:00 – Final rankings of sports playoffs 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears coverage, NFL talk & sports debates from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #MarchMadness #NFLPlayoffs #CFBPlayoff #SportsDebate #BearDown
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    36 mins
  • Draft vs Free Agency: Will Bears GM Ryan Poles’ Plan Actually Work?

    Draft vs Free Agency: Will Bears GM Ryan Poles’ Plan Actually Work?
    Mar 18 2026
    🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | NFL Draft Preview Hosted by Pat The Designer & Shea Norling Brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group Pat and Shea dive into the Chicago Bears’ options in the 1st round of the NFL Draft, breaking down the top prospects and how Ryan Poles should approach a pivotal pick. The guys emphasize the importance of finding a Montez Sweat replacement, highlighting why pass rusher remains one of the biggest needs on the roster. They also discuss how this could be a true “building block” draft if Caleb Williams hits the ground running in Year 1. Finally, they examine whether Ryan Poles is learning from past draft decisions, including not selecting players like Jared Verse, and how that could shape Chicago’s strategy moving forward. 👇 Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Bears’ options in the 1st round of the NFL Draft 00:17:30 – Importance of finding a Montez Sweat replacement 00:23:00 – Building block draft if Caleb Williams hits the ground running 00:35:00 – Is Ryan Poles learning from passing on Jared Verse? 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears draft coverage, offseason analysis & insider discussion from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #NFLDraft #RyanPoles #CalebWilliams #MontezSweat #PassRush #BearDown
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    39 mins
  • Kyler Murray to the Vikings… But the Bears Are Still Top Dog in the NFC North

    Kyler Murray to the Vikings… But the Bears Are Still Top Dog in the NFC North
    Mar 16 2026
    🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | NFL Free Agency Reaction Hosted by Pat The Designer & Jack McGrath Brought to you by The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana & The Advantage Dealer Group After the first week of NFL Free Agency, Pat and Jack ask the big question: have the Chicago Bears actually gotten any better? The guys break down the current roster and debate whether Ryan Poles has done enough to improve the team so far this offseason. They also rank the NFC North after Week 1 of Free Agency, including the ripple effects of a shocking move that could send Kyler Murray to the Minnesota Vikings, potentially reshaping the division. Finally, the crew weighs in on how big of a threat the Bears truly are to the NFC right now, and what moves still need to happen for Chicago to take the next step. 👇 Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Have the Bears actually improved after Week 1 of Free Agency? 00:06:00 – Ranking the NFC North after Free Agency Week 1 00:13:00 – Kyler Murray potentially making the Vikings a bigger threat 00:19:00 – How dangerous are the Bears to the NFC right now? 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears offseason coverage, free agency reactions & roster analysis from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #NFLFreeAgency #NFCNorth #RyanPoles #KylerMurray #BearDown
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    25 mins
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