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2nd City Gridiron
Chicago Bears talk from the talented content creators of 2nd City Gridiron and Windy City Gridiron.
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2nd City GridironMaking Monsters Draft Series: Auburn's DE Keldric Faulk & C Connor Lew
Taylor Doll kicks off her NFL Draft series with Zac Blackerby of Locked on Network to chat about some Auburn prospects that fit the Chicago Bears' needs. They…
2nd City GridironBear & Balanced: Caleb Williams and Chicago Bears QB History w/Kyle Morris
JB and Lester are joined by friend of the pod Kyle Morris to discuss Caleb Williams, quarterback talk, and his new book "Incomplete Pass: A History of…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters: What Devin Bush and Jedrick Wills Jr. bring to the Bears
Taylor Doll is joined by Quincy Carrier, who covers the Browns for cleveland.com. They talk about Devin Bush's resurgence and what works for him defensively…
2nd City GridironChicago Draft Room: Bears Draft Superlatives, Dream Picks, Scheme Misfits & the "Please No" List
One month out from the 2026 NFL Draft, and the wait is brutal. Ari Temkin and Jacob Infante rank the biggest DT/DE threats in the top 24 picks, putting…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters: Coby Bryant Joins the Bears with a Ring and a Chip on his Shoulder
Taylor Doll chats with Michael-Shawn Dugar, who covers the Seahawks for The Athletic. They break down the newest Bears safety, Coby Bryant. They discuss his…
2nd City GridironBears Banter Ep. 237: Courtney Cronin discusses free agency and the draft!
Courtney Cronin joins Bears Banter to discuss the Bears free agency strategy, if the Bears are "broke," the impact of future extensions on the Bears…
2nd City GridironThe Mac & Read Show: Bears Better or Worse After Free Agency Starts?
Mac & Read discuss the good, the bad and the ugly after Bears free agency. Plus, NFL news, March Madness and more! Advertising Inquiries…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters: Kalif Raymond reunited with Ben Johnson and Antwaan Randle El
Taylor Doll chats with Pride of Detroit writer Jeremy Reisman on newest Bears wide receiver Kalif Raymond and what he can bring to the offense in addition to…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters: Kentavius Street and what he can add to the Bears
Taylor Doll is joined by Falcons beat reporter D. Orlando Ledbetter, who has covered the Falcons for over 20 years. They talk about new Bears DT Kentavius…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters: What Neville Gallimore will bring to the Bears
Taylor Doll is joined by Matt Taylor, the radio voice of the Indianapolis Colts, to talk about one of the newest Chicago Bears defensive linemen, Neville…
2nd City GridironChicago Draft Room: The Bears' DL Problem — Can the 2026 Draft Fix It?
Chicago Bears have been searching for a dominant defensive lineman for years. This week on Chicago Draft Room, Ari Temkin & Jacob Infante are doing a full…
2nd City GridironBears Banter Ep. 236: Bears aren't spending the $$ they should to win
The Chicago Bears made a few nice moves in free agency, but they didn't make any big splashes and did almost nothing to the defensive line. Bill Zimmerman…
2nd City GridironChicago Draft Room: How Bears Free Agency Could Change Their Draft Approach
The Bears made their moves, and now it's time to break them all down. On this episode of the Chicago Draft Room podcast, we're grading Chicago's first wave of…
2nd City GridironChicago Bears Early Negotiation Free Agency Recap
It's a new T Formation Conversation from Lester A. Wiltfong Jr., and he's joined by Brendan Sugrue of the Bearswire! They recap the Chicago Bears' free agency…
2nd City GridironChicago Draft Room: DJ Moore's Gone, Dalman's Done & the Bears' Draft Blueprint
The Chicago Bears are reshaping the roster — and the 2025 NFL Draft is about to play a massive role. In this episode, we break down the DJ Moore trade that…
2nd City GridironBears Banter Ep. 235: LIVE- DJ Moore Traded, free agency nears!
The Bears made a big move sending DJ Moore to Buffalo. Bill Zimmerman goes live to discuss DJ Moore, Maxx Crosby, and plenty of other Bears rumors! Advertising…
2nd City GridironThe Mac & Read Show: Drew Dalman Retires?! And other Bears nuggets!
Mac & Read discuss the shocking news of Drew Dalman's retirement, Chicago #Bears free agency speculation, and combine reactions. Plus, Oscar predictions and…
2nd City GridironBear & Balanced: Khari Thompson joins to break down the NFL Combine!
JB & Lester are joined by our friend Khari Thompson to break down the Bears and the NFL Combine. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &…
2nd City GridironBears NEED to draft a Safety, and more NFL Combine Nuggets!
Windy City Gridiron's Khari Thompson is in Indy at the NFL Combine covering the event for us, and here's his latest check-in from the stadium recapping the…
2nd City GridironLive at the NFL Combine with Khari Thompson
Windy City Gridiron's Khari Thompson checks in from Indianapolis at the NFL Combine to share all his Chicago Bears thoughts! Which prospects are good fits…
2nd City GridironChicago Draft Room: Best fits for the Bears, NFL Combine buzz, and more!
Join Ari Temkin and Jacob Infante on our brand new show, the Chicago Draft Room! Ari and Jacob dive into the NFL Combine, discuss the Chicago Bears' needs and…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters: Getting to Know Luther Burden with Coach Kirby Moore
Taylor Doll is joined by former Missouri Offensive Coordinator, now Washington State Head Coach Kirby Moore. Moore was with Luther Burden his final two years…
2nd City GridironBears Banter Ep. 234: Dan Bernstein joins!
Dan Bernstein joins Bill Zimmerman as they discuss a litany of topics, including the Super Bowl, the Bears' offseason, Maxx Crosby/Trey Hendrickson, DJ Moore…
2nd City GridironBears Over Beers: Offseason Goals, New Stadium Talk
Welcome to the latest episode of Bears Over Beers! This week, join our hosts Ryan and Bryan as they as they present their first episode of the Chicago Bears…
2nd City GridironThe Mac & Read Show: Bears, Bulls, Super Bowl LX Preview and More!
Mac & Read discuss offseason Bears news, Super Bowl predictions, Bulls making trades, the 2026 Grammys, and more! Go to https://surfshark.com/GRIDIRON or use…
2nd City GridironBear & Balanced: Front Office Departures & Free Agency Outlook
JB & Lester talk Bears in Spain, departures in the front office, and a high-level guide to the start of free agency that's just around the corner. Go to…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters: Bill O'Brien on Chicago Bears Ozzy Trapilo and Will Lawing
Taylor Doll chats with former NFL Coach and current Boston College Head Coach Bill O'Brien about Chicago Bears left tackle Ozzy Trapilo and his time at BC…
2nd City GridironBear Bones: Chicago Bears 2026 Offseason Primer
Join Mason West (@WestSportsPT) for the first 2026 off-season installment of Bear Bones! Today, the guys wrapped up the 2025-2026 season and began to look…
2nd City GridironBears Banter Ep. 233: Bears lose to Rams, but what a season!
The Chicago Bears lost to the Rams and ended their season, but what a season it was! Bill Zimmerman discusses the Rams game, the DJ Moore situation, Caleb…
2nd City GridironThe Mac & Read Show: Thank You 2025 Bears
Mac and Read reflect on an incredible Bears season, how the roster will look next year and what else to watch for in the offseason. Plus, NFL conference…
2nd City GridironBear & Balanced: Bears Fall Short in Divisional Round
JB & Lester run through their usual categories on the Chicago Bears Divisional playoff loss to the LA Rams. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands…
2nd City GridironBears vs. Rams Postgame: Wrap it Up with Jacob Infante!
What a tough way for the Chicago Bears' season to end; an overtime thriller against the Los Angeles Rams. Join Jacob Infante on his postgame show right here…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters: Bears v Rams Divisional Round with CHGO's Corey Wootton
Taylor Doll is joined by former Bears defensive end Corey Wootton, now of CHGO Bears. They chat about the loss of T.J. Edwards and what that means for the…
2nd City GridironBear Bones 2025 Playoffs Divisional Round: Los Angeles Rams @ Chicago Bears
Join Mason West (@WestSportsPT), Danny Meehan (@DanMeehan90) and friend of the podcast Khari Thompson (@kdthompson5) as they focus on analyzing Chicago Bears…
2nd City GridironBears Over Beers: Can Chicago Keep It Rolling vs. Rams?
A new edition of Bears Over Beers looks ahead to the Divisional Playoff matchup this Sunday night against the Los Angeles Rams. Can Caleb Williams and the…
2nd City GridironBears Banter Ep. 232: Laurence Holmes advances as Ben Johnson F's the Packers!!
It's a legendary win for the Chicago Bears! We talk about all of it, and we talk about it with Laurence Holmes of The Score! We talk about the win, how it…
2nd City GridironMac & Read: Bears Ready for Rams in Divisional Round
Mac & Read react to the Bears massive win over the Packers, Caleb Williams' growth, and key matchups against the Rams Sunday. Plus, divisional playoff preview…
2nd City GridironBear & Balanced: F the Pack, Bears advance
JB & Lester discuss the big Chicago Bears playoff win over that team up north with all the categories PLUS some talk about Ben Johnson, the right kind of…
2nd City GridironBears vs Packers: Wrap It Up Postgame Show!
Jacob Infante was at the Bears' dramatic come-from-behind win over the Packers, so he raced home to talk about it on his Wrap It Up Postgame show! Advertising…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters: Tom Waddle and Doug Plank preview Wild Card Bears v Packers!
Taylor Doll is joined by former Bears WR Tom Waddle to preview the offensive side of the ball. They chat about the offense's progress through the season…
2nd City GridironBear Bones 2025 Playoffs Wild Card Weekend: Green Bay Packers @ Chicago Bears
Join Mason West (@WestSportsPT), Danny Meehan (@DanMeehan90) and friend of the podcast Khari Thompson (@kdthompson5) as they focus on analyzing Chicago Bears…
2nd City GridironBears Over Beers: Packers Preview, Bears Fan of the Year Joins Us
It's time for some beers, some Chicago Bears, and some playoff football talk (finally)! Join Ryan and Bryan as they get you ready for this Saturday’s Wild Card…
2nd City GridironMac & Read: Packers VS Bears Part 3: Playoffs!
Mac & Read discuss the 2025 season for the Bears, big time achievements for the team, and how to beat the Packers to advance to the divisional round. Plus, NFL…
2nd City GridironBears Banter Ep. 231: Stacey Dales joins on a playoff edition!
Stacey Dales joins the latest Bears Banter after the Bears drop their season finale against the Lions and prepare for their Wild Card matchup against the Green…
2nd City GridironBear & Balanced: 2025 Regular Season Recap
JB & Lester quickly recap the Bears vs. Lions game, then go through their usual categories for the 2025 NFL season. Advertising Inquiries…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters: Bears v Lions week 18
Taylor Doll is joined by Jeremy Reisman of Pride of Detroit to preview the week 18 matchup. Taylor and Jeremy chat about the paths of both teams this year, the…
2nd City GridironBear Bones: To IR and Back Again, 2025 Week 18: Detroit Lions @ Chicago Bears
Join Mason West (@WestSportsPT) and Danny Meehan (@DanMeehan90) as they focus on analyzing Chicago Bears injuries, the injuries of their opponents, and preview…
2nd City GridironBears Over Beers: Looking to 2026, Detroit, Playoffs!
Join the Bears Over Beers crew as they start their New Years Eve right, talking Chicago Bears! We discuss the loss to the 49ers, look ahead to the Detroit…
2nd City GridironMac & Read: Bears take the North, but the job's not done
Sunday night was a disappointing yet exciting game, but the Bears are full steam ahead on Week 18 and the Lions. Plus some fun year-end stuff, including…
2nd City GridironBears Banter Emergency Pod: Do NOT rest players in week 18. Are you insane?
Some content creators and Chicago media members are suggesting that the Bears shouldn't go all out in week 18 and settle for the 3-seed. Those people are…
2nd City GridironBear & Balanced: California Comeback Falls Short
JB & Lester discuss the thrilling shootout between the Chicago Bears and 49ers with all the usual categories Advertising Inquiries…
2nd City GridironBears vs. 49ers: Wrap It Up with Jacob Infante!
Jacob Infante discusses the Chicago Bears' 42 to 38 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on his Wrap It Up Postgame show. Advertising Inquiries…
2nd City GridironWrap It Up: The Chicago Bears are the NFC North Champs!
Jacob Infante with a special emergency podcast to celebrate the Chicago Bears taking their first NFC North crown since 2018! Advertising Inquiries…
2nd City GridironBear Bones: To IR and Back Again, 2025 Week 17: Chicago Bears @ San Francisco 49ers
Join Mason West (@WestSportsPT) as he focuses on analyzing Chicago Bears injuries, the injuries of their opponents, and preview the upcoming Bears vs. #49ers…
2nd City GridironBears Over Beers: Playoffs Clinched! 49ers SNF Preview
Grab some spiked egg nog (or some beer) and join the boys as they celebrate the Bears clinching their entry into the NFL Playoffs. We have some final thoughts…
2nd City GridironBears Banter Ep. 230: Bears stun Packers and clinch a playoff berth!
The Chicago Bears epically beat the Green Bay Packers! Are they a team of destiny? Bill Zimmerman discusses the crazy win, the playoff schedule, and Kevin…
2nd City GridironBear & Balanced: Bears Grate the Packers in Epic Comeback
JB & Lester breakdown the latest Chicago Bears comeback victory, this time over the rival Packers, 22-16 in overtime. Advertising Inquiries…
2nd City GridironBears vs. Packers Recap 2: Wrap It Up with Jacob Infante!
Jacob Infante on that gigantic Chicago Bears comeback victory over the Green Bay Packers Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out…
2nd City Gridiron'85 at 40: Jay Hilgenberg joins!
Chicago Bears legendary center Jay Hilgenberg joins Bill Zimmerman and Jeff Berckes on '85 at 40 to discuss his career, the importance of the center position…
2nd City GridironBear Bones: To IR and Back Again, 2025 Week 16: Green Bay Packers @ Chicago Bears
Join Mason West (@WestSportsPT) and special guests Khari Thompson (@kdthompson5)/Nicholas Moreano (@NicholasMoreano) as they focus on analyzing Chicago Bears…