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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 Gridiron'85 at 40: The legendary Peter King talks '85 Bears!
Longtime NFL Writer Peter King joins '85 at 40 to discuss the t985 Chicago Bears. "The greatest defense he's ever seen," Peter discusses that defense…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters: Bears v Saints Preview
Taylor Doll previews the Bears v Saints, starting with Ben Devine looking at the Bears side of things. What are the positives and negatives coming out of last…
2nd City GridironBear Bones: To IR and Back Again, 2025 Week 7: New Orleans Saints @ Chicago Bears
Join Mason West (@WestSportsPT) and a special guest as they focus on analyzing Chicago Bears injuries, the injuries of their opponent, and do a dive into…
2nd City GridironBears Over Beers: A "Swift" Turnaround Against The Saints
It's a new edition of Bears Over Beers as the guys get you ready for the Chicago Bears big game this Sunday at Soldier Field against the New Orleans Saints…
2nd City GridironBears Banter Ep. 220: Matt Spiegel joins after Jake Moody wins it!
The Chicago Bears get revenge on the Washington Commanders on Monday Night Football as Jake Moody wins it in dramatic fashion! The Score's Matt Spiegel joins…
2nd City GridironThe Mac & Read Show: Bears are going streaking with 3 wins in a row!
Evan McLean and Ross Read break down the incredible Bears win over the Commanders, Ben Johnson's coaching and what to look for against the Saints. Plus, NFL…
2nd City GridironBear & Balanced: Do you beleive in the Chicago Bears?
The Bears beat the Commanders 25 to 24, and the team is starting to believe. Join Lester Wiltfong and Taylor Doll, who is subbing for Jeff Berckes this week…
2nd City GridironBears vs. Commanders Recap: Wrap It Up with Jacob Infante!
Jacob Infante broke down the exciting Bears' Monday night game against the Commanders. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out…
2nd City Gridiron'85 at 40: Joe Theismann on playing against the 1985 Bears
Former Washington great Joe Theismann was a guest on Bill Zimmerman's Bears Banter, and he did a quick segment on playing against the Chicago Bears in 1985…
2nd City GridironBear Bones: To IR and Back Again, 2025 Week 6: Bears @ Commanders
Join Mason West (@WestSportsPT) as he focuses on analyzing Chicago Bears injuries, the injuries of their opponent, and do a dive into previewing the upcoming…
2nd City GridironBears Over Beers: Chicago Looks For Revenge Against Commanders
Join us for another edition of Bears Over Beers as the guys discuss the Bears upcoming game on Monday Night Football against the Washington Commanders. There's…
2nd City GridironBears Banter Ep. 219: Joe Theismann joins!
The Bears face the Commanders on Monday Night Football, and we have one of their greats, Joe Theismann on the podcast! Joe discusses the Commanders this…
2nd City Gridiron'85 at 40 + Bear & Balanced Special Edition: Super Bowl XX Rewatch
JB & Lester, in cooperation with '85 at 40, give Super Bowl XX the Bear & Balanced treatment. Relive the big win as the guys recap their rewatch with all the…
2nd City Gridiron'85 at 40: Gary Fencik discusses the 46 Defense, the Super Bowl Shuffle, and more!
In our next episode of '85 at 40, Bears legend Gary Fencik joins to discuss his letter to George Halas, Buddy Ryan, the 46 defense, William Perry, the Super…
2nd City GridironBears Banter Ep. 218: A culture defining win as the Bears head to the bye!
Bill Zimmerman talks about the culture-defining win for Ben Johnson's Bears last Sunday against the Raiders, he talks about where this team is at the bye, and…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters: Getting to know Noah Sewell
Taylor Doll is joined by Gabriel Sewell, the father of Noah Sewell. He shares the story of how the Sewell family got to Utah, the college football path for all…
2nd City GridironBears Over Beers: Bye Week Vibes, New Stadium Thoughts
Join us as we discuss the Chicago Bears big victory in Las Vegas over the Raiders and our thoughts about what the Bears could do coming out of the bye week…
2nd City GridironThe Mac & Read Show: Bears 2-2 at the Bye Week
Mac and Read break down the Bears win against the Raiders, offensive line woes and injury updates. Plus, NFL headlines after week 4 and Bad Bunny headlining…
2nd City GridironBear & Balanced: Big Win in Sin City
JB & Lester break down a crazy game in Vegas that had the Chicago Bears emerge with a W against the Raiders. They'll hit all the normal categories, recapping a…
2nd City GridironBears vs Raiders Postgame: Wrap It Up with Jacob Infante!
Jacob Infante jumped on immediately after the Chicago Bears came back and held on to beat the Las Vegas Raiders. Check out his wrap up show right here!…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters: Bears v Raiders
Taylor Doll does her final preview before the BYE week. Coming off a dominating win against the Cowboys, can the Bears stay on track and beat the Raiders on…
2nd City GridironBear Bones: To IR and Back Again, 2025 Week 4: Bears @ Raiders
Join Mason West (@WestSportsPT) and Danny Meehan (@DanMeehan90) as they focus on analyzing Chicago Bears injuries, the injuries of their opponents, and do a…
2nd City GridironBears Banter Ep. 217: Caleb Williams breaks out! Yahoo's Jason Fitz helps preview the Raiders
Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson have a breakout performance against Matt Eberflus' defense! Plus, Yahoo's Jason Fitz (and big Raiders fan) joins to talk Caleb…
2nd City GridironBears Over Beers: Chicago Prepares To Take Over Las Vegas
It's a new edition of Bears Over Beers, so grab a cold beverage and join Ryan and Bryan as we give our final thoughts on the Bears' big win over the Dallas…
2nd City GridironThe Mac & Read Show: Bears Thump Cowboys, Prepare For Raiders
Mac & Read break down the first win of the season for the Bears, how Caleb Williams performed and how to keep momentum going against the Raiders. Plus, NFL…
2nd City GridironBear & Balanced: Bears get a Win!
JB and Lester break down the first win of the Ben Johnson era - 31-14 against the Dallas Cowboys. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &…
2nd City GridironBears vs Cowboys Postgame: Wrap It Up with Jacob Infante!
Check out Jacob Infante's immediate postgame thoughts on the Bears' big win against the Cowboys! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &…
2nd City Gridiron'85 at 40: Jimbo Covert discusses how the OL was the unsung hero of the '85 Bears
Pro Football Hall of Fame Tackle Jimbo Covert joins '85 at 40 to discuss the greatness of the '85 Bears, how the offensive line was the unsung hero of that…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters: Tom Waddle and Dave Campo preview Bears vs Cowboys
Taylor Doll is joined by former Chicago Bear Tom Waddle to preview the Bears' side of the ball as they get ready to face the Cowboys. They chat about the good…
2nd City GridironBear Bones: To IR and Back Again, Week 3: Cowboys @ Bears
Join Mason West (@WestSportsPT) and Danny Meehan (@DanMeehan90) as they focus on analyzing Chicago Bears injuries, the injuries of their opponents, and do a…
2nd City GridironBears Over Beers: Caleb Williams Taking Undeserved Heat?
Join the guys this week as they talk about yet another Chicago Bears season spiraling out of control. Final thoughts on the Bears' loss to the Detroit Lions…
2nd City GridironBears Banter Ep. 216: Leila Rahimi joins to talk about Ryan Poles failures
670 The Score's Leila Rahimi joins the podcast to talk about the Bears disastrous loss to the Detroit Lions and how the finger needs to be pointed at Ryan…
2nd City GridironThe Mac & Read Show: Bears Stink After Two Games
Mac & Read discuss the blowout loss to Detroit, Caleb Williams and other huge questions surrounding the team. Plus, NFL headlines and more! Advertising…
2nd City GridironBear & Balanced: Bears get Demolished by the Lions
JB & Lester slept on it, and there's no way to spin this one. The Chicago Bears got their butts kicked against the Detroit Lions. Check out their latest show…
2nd City GridironBears vs Lions: Wrap It Up with Jacob Infante!
The Bears were demolished in Detroit, and Jacob Infante talks about it in our postgame show. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters: Bears v Lions week 2 Preview
Taylor Doll is joined by Greg Braggs of CHGO Bears to recap the good and bad of Monday night and what the Bears can look like going forward. They preview the…
2nd City GridironBear Bones: To IR and Back Again, Week 2: Chicago Bears @ Detroit Lions
Join Mason West (@WestSportsPT) and Jacob Infante (@jacobinfante24) as they focus on analyzing Chicago Bears injuries, the injuries of their opponents, and do…
2nd City GridironBears Over Beers: Looking Ahead to Detroit
Join the guys as they put an end to the discussion of the Bears' loss to the Minnesota Vikings and look ahead to this weekend in Detroit against the Lions. Can…
2nd City GridironBears Banter Ep. 215: Detroit Lions expert Patrick Meagher joins the show!
The Chicago Bears are 0-1 and the Ben Johnson Bowl is up next as the Bears travel to face the Lions. Is it time to panic about Caleb Williams? VSiN's Patrick…
2nd City GridironBears Banter Ep. 214: Tyler Dunne joins to explain his explosive Bears article
Tyler Dunne set off Bears fans over the weekend with an explosive article that was sourced largely by former Bears coaches that depicted Caleb Williams as lazy…
2nd City GridironThe Mac & Read Show: Bears Lose Openers to Vikings 27-24
Mac & Read review the disappoitning game against the Vikings, Caleb Williams' performance and what to expect against the Lions in week 2. Plus, a legendary…
2nd City GridironBear & Balanced: Same Old Bears or Week 1 Growing Pains?
JB & Lester with their cooled-down recap of the Bears vs Vikings Monday nighter. Where is your panic level after one game? Advertising Inquiries…
2nd City GridironBears vs Vikings: Wrap It Up with Jacob Infante!
In our brand new postgame show, WCG's lead draft analyst, Jacob Infante, takes to the airwaves to discuss his takeaways from the Bears' downer of a season…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters: Getting to Know Jahdae Walker
Taylor Doll sits down with two former coaches of Jahdae Walker to learn more about the Bears' UDFA receiver. After starting his college career at Grand Valley…
2nd City Gridiron'85 at 40: Dan Pompei discusses the greatness of the '85 Bears
Welcome to 2nd City Gridiron's '85 at 40! A season-long series looking back at the 1985 Chicago Bears. We kick it off with The Athletic's Dan Pompei! Dan was…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters: Bears vs Vikings Week 1 Preview
Taylor Doll kicks off the 2025 season Making Monsters with her preview of the Bears vs Vikings for Monday night football. She is joined by Pat the Designer of…
2nd City GridironBear Bones: To IR and Back Again, Week 1: Vikings @ Bears
Join Mason West (@WestSportsPT) and Danny Meehan (@DanMeehan90) as they focus on analyzing Chicago Bears injuries, the injuries of their opponents, and do a…
2nd City GridironBears Over Beers: The New Look NFC North Is Here
There are no shortage of topics heading into the week one Monday Night Football game between the Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings. Ryan and Bryan discuss…
2nd City GridironBears Banter Ep. 213: David Kaplan joins!
The great David Kaplan joins Bill Zimmerman as the Bears get set to open their season against the Minnesota Vikings! Kap discusses Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams…
2nd City GridironThe Mac & Read Show - Bears Season Predictions
Mac & Read dive into the predictions for regular season record, player milestones and more for the Bears. Plus, Super Bowl predictions, game day musts and…
2nd City GridironBear Bones: Chicago Bears 2025 'Final' 53 Reaction, Season Preview, Parsons is a Packer
Join Mason West (@WestSportsPT) and Danny Meehan (@DanMeehan90) for the final offseason installment of Bear Bones 2025! How did the final 53 shake out? How…
2nd City GridironBears Banter Ep. 212: 2025 Chicago Bears Season Preview with Aaron Leming!
A tradition unlike any other! Aaron Leming joins to kick off the Chicago Bears 2025 season with a huge season preview. Bill and Aaron dive into Ben Johnson…
2nd City GridironThe Mac & Read Show - Bears Set 53 Man Roster
Mac & Read discuss the latest news about the Chicago Bears, including the status of Zah Frazier, waivers, and the 53-man roster for the upcoming season. Plus…
2nd City GridironBear & Balanced: Bears vs Chiefs and Preseason Recap
Jeff "JB" Berckes and Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. recap the Chicago Bears preseason slate and set the table for the 2025 regular season, and they do it with…
2nd City GridironBears Banter Ep. 211: Bobby Peters breaks down Ben Johnson's Offense!
Offensive guru Bobby Peters joins the podcast and breaks down what he likes from Ben Johnson's offense this summer and looks at Ben Johnson's offense and what…
2nd City GridironThe Mac & Read Show - Bears Prep for Final Preseason Game
Mac & Read recap the #Bears preseason game against the #Bills, share concerns about left tackle, plus what to watch for against the Chiefs. Also, Chance the…
2nd City GridironBear & Balanced: Bears Bash Buffalo Bills
Quick solo pod from JB recapping his in-person experience at Soldier Field last night for the 38-0 whipping the Chicago Bears gave the Buffalo Bills…
2nd City GridironBear & Balanced: Bears v Dolphins Recap
Jeff Berckes is joined by Taylor Doll to talk Bears - Dolphins preseason game! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters: Bears Camp Recap, Season Preview with Mike Golic Jr
Taylor Doll is joined by Mike Golic Jr, who made his rounds at several NFL training camps, including Bears Camp. He sat down with Charles Tillman, and they…
2nd City GridironBear Bones: Training Camp Reaction 8/2/25
Join Dr. Mason West as he discusses what he saw at Training Camp on 8/2/25. Loveland is an animal. Jonah Jackson, Now You See Him, Now You Don't. Ozzy Trapilo…