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2nd City Gridiron
Chicago Bears talk from the talented content creators of 2nd City Gridiron and Windy City Gridiron.
Episodes
2nd City GridironThe Mac & Read Show: Bears Poppin Pads at Camp
Mac & Read dive into the Bears training camp positional battles, new look offense and Caleb Williams' growth. Plus, more summer hip hop and blockbuster movies!…
2nd City GridironBears Over Beers: Training Camp 2025 Extravaganza!
Join the Bears Over Beers hosts, Ryan and Bryan, as well as several members from the 2nd City Gridiron / Windy City Gridiron crew, as we celebrate the opening…
2nd City GridironBears Banter Ep. 210: Mega Training Camp Preview with Zack Pearson! Part 2: Defense
It's part 2 of our mega training camp preview! Zack Pearson of Bear Report joins to discuss the defensive side of the ball! Dennis Allen's scheme, will Tyrique…
2nd City GridironThe Mac & Read Show: Bears Prepping for Training Camp
Mac & Read are back discussing Bears positional battles, expectations for Caleb Williams, and the coaching staff. Plus, they share some reactions to the new…
2nd City GridironBears Banter Ep. 210: Mega Training Camp Preview with Zack Pearson! Part One: Offense
It's our annual training camp preview! We welcome in Zack Pearson from Bear Report and we discuss Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams, the new and improved offensive…
2nd City GridironBear Bones: 2025 Confidence/Concern By Position & NFC North Position Rankings
Join Bear Bones as Mason West (@WestSportsPT) and Danny Meehan (@DanMeehan90) discuss what positions they are confident in and which ones may raise some…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters: How the Ben Johnson offense will fit in Chicago
Taylor Doll is joined by Brett Kollmann, creator of All Thirty Two and co-host of The Bootleg Football Podcast. They break down what made the Detroit offense…
2nd City GridironBear Bones: 2025 Summer Status w/ Robert Mays
Mason West (@WestSportsPT) is here for another offseason installment of Bear Bones! Join Mason and special guest Robert Mays (@RobertMays) of The Athletic…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters: Getting to know Ruben Hyppolite II
Taylor Doll chats with Jeff Ermann of Inside MD Sports to talk about one of the more questionable picks of the Chicago Bears' draft, linebacker Ruben Hyppolite…
2nd City GridironBears Banter Ep. 209: Herb Howard joins to discuss OTAs!
The Bears have wrapped up OTAs and minicamp and to discuss it all, we bring on Herb Howard from The Bigs to talk about what he saw! Ben Johnson, the offense…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters: What Zah Frazier brings to the Bears
Taylor Doll is joined by UTSA cornerbacks coach Nick Graham. They chat about Zah Frazier's college career from JUCO to UTSA, the 2023 season where he missed…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters: B.C. Insider breaks down Ozzy Trapilo
Taylor Doll is joined by A.J. Black of BC Eagles Insider to talk about the #Bears newest offensive tackle, Ozzy Trapilo, out of Boston College. They talk about…
2nd City GridironBears Banter Ep. 208: Seth Wickersham joins!
ESPN's Seth Wickersham joins the podcast after releasing some excerpts from his new book, American Kings, and discusses his conversations with Caleb and Carl…
2nd City GridironBear Bones: Chicago Bears 2025 Schedule Release Reaction and Prediction
Join Mason West (@WestSportsPT) and Danny Meehan (@DanMeehan90) for another installment of Bear Bones 2025! We finally know, not only the Bears' opponents, but…
2nd City GridironBears Over Beers: Chicago Bears 2025 Schedule Reaction
Join us as we react to the 2025 NFL Schedule release! The Bears Over Beers crew met up for the third time this offseason just minutes after the Bears 2025…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters: Getting to know Luther Burden
Taylor Doll chats with Missouri football beat reporter and insider Eli Hoff, from the St Louis Post-Dispatch and KTRS 550AM, about Bears rookie Luther Burden…
2nd City GridironBear & Balanced: Breaking down the Bears UDFAs
Windy City Gridiron's lead draft analyst, Jacob Infante, joins JB and Lester to break down the Chicago Bears UDFA class and recap the latest from rookie…
2nd City GridironBears Banter Ep. 207: CBS' Charles Davis joins to break down the draft!
The NFL Draft is in the books, and the great Charles Davis from CBS joins to break down the draft! He talks about Colston Loveland and Luther Burden and how…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters: Getting to know Bears rookie RB Kyle Monangai
Taylor Doll is joined by Rutgers running backs Coach Damiere Shaw, who coached the newest Bears running back, Kyle Monangai, during his time with the Scarlet…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters: Getting to know Bears rookie Shemar Turner
Taylor Doll chats with Coach Tony Jerod-Eddie, defensive line coach at Texas A&M, talks about new #Bears rookie Shemar Turner's versatility, his toughness, and…
2nd City GridironBears Over Beers: NFL Draft Winners and Losers
Join us for a new edition of Bears Over Beers! Ryan and Bryan meet up for the second time this offseason to break down the NFL Draft and who we thought from…
2nd City GridironThe Mac & Read Show: Chicago Bears Draft Class Recap
Mac and Read break down the picks from the 2025 #Bears draft and what's next for the team. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &…
2nd City GridironBears Finally Draft a RB with Kyle Monangai from Rutgers
Jeff Berckes is joined by Jacob Infante one final time to recap the 2025 NFL Draft pick - and this time it's finally a running back! Kyle Monangai from Rutgers…
2nd City GridironBears Add Luke Newman, OL Michigan State
Jeff Berckes and Jacob Infante discuss the newest Chicago Bears draft pick, Luke Newman, OL from Michigan State. Advertising Inquiries…
2nd City GridironBears Address the Defensive Backfield with Zah Frazier, CB from UTSA
Jeff Berckes is joined by Jacob Infante to talk about Cornerback Zah Frazier from UTSA Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out…
2nd City GridironBears Go Defense with Ruben Hyppolite II, LB from Maryland
Jeff Berckes is joined once again by Jacob Infante to talk about the newest Chicago Bears linebacker, Ruben Hyppolite II out of Maryland. Advertising…
2nd City GridironBears Add More Beef with Shemar Turner, DT Texas A&M
Once more unto the breach dear friends! Jeff Berckes is joined by Jacob Infante to recap the Chicago Bears selection of DT Shemar Turner from Texas A&M, the…
2nd City GridironBears Add Beef in Ozzy Trapilo, OT Boston College in Round 2
Jeff Berckes wrangles Jacob Infante again for a recap of the newest Chicago Bears draft pick, Offensive Tackle Ozzy Trapilo from Boston College. Advertising…
2nd City GridironBears Add Luther Burden III, WR Missouri in Round 2
Jeff Berckes is joined by Jacob Infante to get a quick reaction of the Chicago Bears selecting Luther Burden III, WR out of Missouri in Round 2 of the 2025 NFL…
2nd City GridironBears Banter Live: Chicago Bears select Colston Loveland! Live stream of the 2025 NFL Draft first round
Bill Zimmerman and a cast of characters react in real time to the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft and give you live reaction to the Chicago Bears selection…
2nd City GridironThe Bears Choose Love(land), Michigan TE with Round 1 Pick
Jeff Berckes is joined by Windy City Gridiron's Lead Draft Analyst Jacob Infante to discuss the newest Chicago Bear, Colston Loveland, TE from Michigan…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters: How high will Marshall's Mike Green be drafted
Taylor Doll is joined by Keith Morehouse, sports director for WSAZ-TV in Huntington, West Virginia, covering Marshall football. They discuss EDGE prospect Mike…
2nd City GridironBears Banter Ep. 206: Who will the Bears take at 10?
Join Bill Zimmerman as he breaks down the top 10 of the NFL Draft, what he's hearing about each pick leading up to the Bears at 10, what he expects the Bears…
2nd City GridironThe Mac & Read Show: Talking Bears Draft on their Deput Episode!
On their debut show on 2nd City Gridiron, Evan McLean & Ross Read break down potential draft picks for the Chicago #Bears. Plus, Ben Johnson the poet, and what…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters: Tyler Warren, Kevin Winston Jr, Abdul Carter and other Penn State prospects
Taylor Doll is joined by Zach Seyko (@zach_seyko) of Locked on Nittany Lions (@LockedOnNittany) to chat about tight end Tyler Warren as he has been mocked to…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters: Jalon Walker, Mykel Williams, Tate Ratledge and other Georgia prospects
Taylor Doll is joined by Mike Griffith, who covers the Georgia Bulldogs for Dawg Nation. They chat about a ton of Georgia prospects, including edges Jalon…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters: Josh Conerly, Derrick Harmon and other Oregon prospects
Taylor Doll is joined by Jon Helmkamp, who covers the Oregon Ducks for Rivals. They chat about several prospects that fit the #Bears needs, including Josh…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters: Nic Scourton, Shemar Stewart, and other Texas A&M prospects
Taylor Doll is joined by Tony Catalina, Texas A&M beat reporter for the Austin American-Statesman. They talk about the top Aggies available in the 2025 NFL…
2nd City GridironBear Bones: To IR and Back Again- 2025 War Room Simulation
Join Mason West (@WestSportsPT), Danny Meehan (@DanMeehan90), and Khari Thompson (@kdthompson5) for another off-season instalment of Bear Bones! It's nearly…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters: Breaking Down Ohio State Draft Prospects
Taylor Doll is joined by Dan Hope, who covers Ohio State football for Eleven Warriors. They chat about several Buckeyes who may be drafted this year. Most…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters: Knight, Sanders, Emmanwori and other South Carolina prospects
On her latest Making Monsters, Taylor Doll is joined by Alan Cole of Rivals Gamecock to chat about South Carolina's top defense and the players that made it…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters: Ashton Jeanty & Omarion Hampton
Taylor Doll learns a bit more about the top two running backs in the 2025 draft. She chats with Matt Hayes, who covers college football for USA Today, on…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters: Mason Graham, Kenneth Grant and Wolverine prospects
Taylor Doll is joined by former Michigan offensive linemen Jon Jansen, who is a radio analyst for Michigan football, to chat about some Wolverine prospects…
2nd City GridironBear Bones 2025 Mock Draft 4.0 w/ Jacob Infante
Join Mason West (@WestSportsPT) and Danny Meehan (@DanMeehan90) for the fourth 2025 off-season installment of Bear Bones Mock Drafts! With no games or injuries…
2nd City GridironBears Banter Ep. 205: NFL Draft Special with EJ Snyder!
This is one you want to check out every year! The great draft guru, EJ Snyder, is here to break down everything NFL Draft. He discusses the top 10 and who…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters: Kelvin Banks Jr. and other Texas prospects
Taylor Doll is joined by CJ Vogel of On Texas Football to chat about offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr., his fit in the NFL, and comparison to Will Campbell…
2nd City GridironBears Banter Ep. 204: Courtney Cronin talks NFL Draft and Stadium!
We are just a couple of weeks away from the NFL Draft. What will the Bears do at 10? How close is this roster? How are Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson going to…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters: Talking Top Notre Dame NFL Draft Prospects
Taylor Doll chats with Ryan Roberts, college football and NFL Draft analyst for A to Z Sports, about some of the top Notre Dame prospects available in the…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters: Will Campbell and potential LSU prospects
Taylor Doll chats with Matt Moscona of ESPN Baton Rouge on LSU offensive tackle Will Campbell and his immediate role on the Tigers' offensive line. They also…
2nd City GridironT Formation Conversation: Bears Draft Q&A with Jacob Infante
On his brand new T Formation Conversation, Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. is joined by Jacob Infante, Windy City Gridiron's Lead Draft Analyst, to break down several…
2nd City GridironBear Bones: Chicago Bears 2025 Mock Draft 3.0
Join Mason West (@WestSportsPT) and Khari Thompson (@kdthompson5) for the third 2025 off-season mock draft installment of Bear Bones: To IR and Back Again!…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters: Dayo Odeyingbo, Grady Jarrett, and Bears Draft
Taylor Doll is joined by Jon Ledyard, who covers the #Buccaneers and the NFL Draft; they chat about Grady Jarrett's fit on the #Bears defense, and if he…
2nd City GridironBears Banter Ep. 203: Brad Biggs joins!
The Bears have made some significant moves and Brad Biggs joins to discuss them! He also discusses what work still needs to be done on the offensive line (the…
2nd City GridironBear Bones: To IR and Back Again, 2025 Mock Draft 2.0
Join Mason West (@WestSportsPT), Danny Meehan (@DanMeehan90), special guest Nick Whalen (@_NickWhalen) for the second 2025 off-season installment of Bear Bones…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters: O Line Upgrades with Geoff Schwartz
Taylor Doll is joined by former Oregon and New York Giants offensive linemen Geoff Schwartz to discuss the new additions to the Bears offensive line. Geoff…
2nd City GridironBear & Balanced: Free Agency Starts with a Bang
Join Jeff "JB" Berckes and Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. as they recap a very trench-centric start to Chicago #Bears free agency. Advertising Inquiries…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters: Bears offseason kick off!
Taylor Doll is joined by Khari Thompson and Jacob Infante of Windy City Gridiron to break down the recent Chicago #Bears' moves and what that means for the…
2nd City GridironBears Banter Ep. 202: Mark Schlereth joins to talk trenches!
The Chicago Bears are bolstering their offensive line, so to talk about it, Fox's Mark Schlereth joins to discuss the additions of Joe Thuney and Jonah…
2nd City GridironBears Over Beers: Ryan Poles' Big OL Moves, Combine Wrap
Join us for a new edition of Bears Over Beers! Ryan and Bryan dive into all of the offseason news since our last broadcast, including Ryan Poles making some…
2nd City GridironBearly a Podcast Saturday check in from the NFL Combine
Windy City Gridiron's Khari Thompson checks in on Saturday live from the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. He shares thoughts about the prospects and an interview…