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The Chicago Bears Podcast

The Chicago Bears Podcast

By: ESPN Chicago
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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 (American)
Episodes
  • Bears OTAs: "Trust Issues" GROWING w/Kyler Gordon & Ben Johnson | Courtney Cronin

    Bears OTAs: "Trust Issues" GROWING w/Kyler Gordon & Ben Johnson | Courtney Cronin
    Jun 4 2026
    🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | LIVE from Halas Hall After OTAs Hosted by Pat The Designer & ESPN’s Courtney Cronin. Brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group. Pat and Courtney are LIVE from Halas Hall following another day of Chicago Bears OTAs, and there’s plenty to discuss after a busy practice session. The show starts with the biggest headline of the day: Caleb Williams has been named the cover athlete for Madden NFL 26. The crew reacts to what the honor means for the Bears franchise and the growing national spotlight surrounding Chicago’s young quarterback. They also break down their biggest practice observations, discuss the latest injury concerns surrounding Kyler Gordon, and explain why Tyrique Stevenson is showing signs of maturity and growth early in camp. Plus, Rome Odunze opens up about adjusting to a new normal after battling through a difficult season and recovering from a foot injury. 👇 Episode Timestamps:
00:00:00 – Caleb Williams lands the cover of Madden NFL 26
00:07:00 – OTA practice observations from Halas Hall
00:12:00 – The never-ending injury concerns around Kyler Gordon
00:16:30 – Tyrique Stevenson showing maturity early in camp
00:21:00 – Rome Odunze discusses life after injury and a tough season 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears OTA coverage, insider reporting & analysis from ESPN Chicago! 
📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #CalebWilliams #Madden26 #BearsOTAs #RomeOdunze #TyriqueStevenson #KylerGordon #BearDown
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    30 mins
  • Bears Stadium Drama Takes Another Turn — Is Soldier Field Back in Play? | w/ Courtney Cronin

    Bears Stadium Drama Takes Another Turn — Is Soldier Field Back in Play? | w/ Courtney Cronin
    Jun 2 2026
    🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Stadium Fight Heats Up + OTAs Preview Hosted by Pat The Designer & ESPN’s Courtney Cronin Brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group The battle over the Chicago Bears’ future stadium is heating up again. Pat and Courtney kick off the show by breaking down the ongoing fight between Illinois, Indiana, Arlington Heights, and the Bears, as multiple parties continue to push competing visions for the franchise’s future home. Courtney shares her latest reporting on the situation, including where negotiations currently stand and whether a surprising option could be back on the table: Is staying at Soldier Field actually in play again? The conversation then shifts to Chicago Bears OTAs, as Pat and Courtney preview the biggest storylines to watch, key position battles, and players who could make an early impression heading into training camp. 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears news, OTA coverage & insider reporting from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #CourtneyCronin #BearsStadium #SoldierField #ArlingtonHeights #BearsOTAs #BearDown 📊 SEO Hashtags: For More Bears Content Watch: The Chicago Bears Podcast : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCGqxB8UeLZiM5tuLNUFDXgj54SQhCpO_ Waddle & SIlvy : https://www.youtube.com/@WaddleAndSilvy/videos Kap & J Hood : https://www.youtube.com/@KapAndJHood/videos Carmen & Jurko : https://www.youtube.com/@CarmenAndJurko/videos
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    27 mins
  • Bigger Chicago Surprise: The '25 Bears or the '26 White Sox!?

    Bigger Chicago Surprise: The '25 Bears or the '26 White Sox!?
    Jun 1 2026
    🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Stadium Drama Returns Hosted by Pat The Designer & Shea Norling Brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group The Chicago Bears stadium saga is back in the headlines as new developments emerge involving Arlington Heights, the State of Illinois, and the future home of the franchise. Pat and Shea break down the latest twists in a story Bears fans can’t seem to escape. Shea kicks things off by explaining why he's losing his mind as a fan, before the conversation shifts to a fun Chicago sports debate: what was the bigger surprise — the Bears' playoff season or the White Sox turnaround? Then the guys dive deep into the latest Bears stadium update, what it means for the team's future, and whether Illinois is helping or hurting its chances of keeping the Bears in the state. 👇 Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Shea is losing his mind as a fan 00:09:00 – Bigger surprise: Bears playoff run or White Sox season? 00:25:00 – Latest update on the Bears stadium saga & Illinois politics 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears news, stadium updates & insider analysis from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #ArlingtonHeights #BearsStadium #NFL #BearDown #ChicagoSports
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    57 mins
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