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! 
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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
  • Bears OTAs: Ben Johnson Is BUYING Luther Burden Stock 📈 + Caleb Williams Taking Control

    Bears OTAs: Ben Johnson Is BUYING Luther Burden Stock 📈 + Caleb Williams Taking Control
    May 29 2026
    🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Bears OTAs Takeaways Hosted by Pat The Designer & former Chicago Bear Jason McKie Brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group The Chicago Bears OTAs are rolling, and it’s clear this team is building off the momentum of last season’s playoff run. Pat and J Mack break down the biggest storylines coming out of Halas Hall as Ben Johnson’s vision continues to take shape. One player generating serious buzz? Luther Burden. Bears HC Ben Johnson has been raving about the rookie wide receiver, and the guys debate whether Burden has a legitimate chance to emerge as the Bears’ WR1 sooner rather than later. They also dive into Caleb Williams’ growth within Ben Johnson’s offense, discussing how comfortable he looks, the command he’s showing at the line of scrimmage, and why his leadership is becoming impossible to ignore. 👇 Episode Highlights: Ben Johnson’s praise for Luther Burden Can Luther Burden become the Bears’ WR1? Caleb Williams taking ownership of the offense Leadership growth on display at OTAs Bears building off their playoff success 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears OTA coverage, insider analysis & player development updates from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #BearsOTAs #CalebWilliams #LutherBurden #BenJohnson #BearDown
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    48 mins
  • Bears OTAs Are OFFICIALLY Different… But Tyrique Stevenson Struggled

    Bears OTAs Are OFFICIALLY Different… But Tyrique Stevenson Struggled
    May 28 2026
    🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | LIVE from Bears OTAs Hosted by Pat The Designer Brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group Chicago Bears OTAs are officially underway, and Pat The Designer was live at Halas Hall for practice and the press conferences. Pat breaks down everything he saw from the defending NFC North champs as they begin building toward another playoff run. The early takeaway? The Bears look focused and ready to defend their division title with a serious, business-like mentality. But not everyone had a strong opening day — CB Tyrique Stevenson endured a rough practice, and Pat explains what stood out. The Bears are clearly trying to build off last season’s playoff success, and the tone around the building reflects it. 👇 Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Bears look ready to defend the division title 00:00:06 – Tyrique Stevenson struggles during OTA practice 00:10:00 – Business-like mentality: Bears building off playoff run 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears OTA coverage, insider analysis & updates from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #BearsOTAs #HalasHall #TyriqueStevenson #NFL #BearDown
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    18 mins
  • Technique Over Scheme? What Bears Coaches Are Emphasizing at OTAs | w/ Courtney Cronin

    Technique Over Scheme? What Bears Coaches Are Emphasizing at OTAs | w/ Courtney Cronin
    May 22 2026
    🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | LIVE from Bears 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 with full reactions from Chicago Bears OTAs, breaking down everything they saw from practice and the coaches meeting with the media. One message stood out above all else: the Bears coaching staff is emphasizing better technique over scheme fit. Pat and Courtney explain why that mindset matters, how it could reshape player development, and what it says about the culture Ben Johnson and the staff are building in Chicago. The crew also discusses standout moments from practice, player impressions, and the biggest takeaways from the Bears’ OTA sessions. 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears OTA coverage, insider reporting & analysis from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #BearsOTAs #HalasHall #BenJohnson #NFL #BearDown
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    21 mins
  • Does the Chicago Bears’ Coaching Edge Make Up for Their Roster Holes?

    Does the Chicago Bears’ Coaching Edge Make Up for Their Roster Holes?
    May 20 2026
    🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Can Coaching Overcome Roster Holes? Hosted by Pat The Designer & ESPN Chicago’s John “Jurko” Jurkovic 
Brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group Can the Chicago Bears’ coaching staff overcome the roster holes still lingering on this team? Pat and Jurko break down whether elite coaching from Ben Johnson and the staff can elevate the Bears enough to compete in a loaded NFC. Then it’s time for another classic Story Time with Jurko, as he shares memories and lessons from his NFL playing days. Finally, the guys dive into the best and worst wide receivers in Chicago Bears history, ranking the legends, fan favorites, and unforgettable misses at one of the franchise’s most debated positions. 👇 Episode Timestamps: 
00:00:00 – Can great coaching make up for roster holes?
00:22:00 – Story Time with Jurko
00:32:00 – Best & worst WRs in Chicago Bears history 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears analysis, NFL stories & historical debates from ESPN Chicago! 
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    43 mins
  • Are 10+ Wins Fair Expectations for the Chicago Bears?

    Are 10+ Wins Fair Expectations for the Chicago Bears?
    May 19 2026
    🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Bears Schedule Release Reaction Hosted by Pat The Designer & Shea Norling Brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group & The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana The NFL Schedule has officially dropped, and Pat & Shea are breaking down everything from the Chicago Bears’ road to the playoffs to the NFL’s obsession with owning every day of the calendar. Even with a brutal-looking schedule, the guys still believe the expectations for the Bears remain clear: 11 wins and a playoff appearance. They go game-by-game through the toughest stretches, key matchups, primetime opportunities, and why Chicago still has the roster to compete in the NFC. Plus — Pat and Shea sound off on the NFL turning the schedule release into a year-round holiday takeover, with games seemingly scheduled on every day imaginable. 👇 Episode Highlights: Full Chicago Bears schedule breakdown Why the Bears can still win 11 games Toughest stretches of the season Primetime matchups & playoff implications NFL schedule madness taking over every holiday 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears analysis, schedule reactions & insider discussion from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #NFLSchedule #NFLScheduleRelease #BearDown #NFCNorth
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    51 mins