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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 GridironBearly a Podcast at the NFL Combine
Khari Thompson is in Indianapolis at the NFL Combine, and he checked in with some #Bears related thoughts on the defensive line, the running backs, and how…
2nd City GridironBear Bones: 2025 Chicago Bears Mock Offseason
Join Mason West (@WestSportsPT), Danny Meehan (@DanMeehan90), and Khari Thompson (@kdthompson5) for another off-season installment of Bear Bones! This time…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters: Getting to know new OC Declan Doyle
Taylor Doll chats with former Iowa WR's coach Kelton Copeland on his time with Declan Doyle at Iowa when Declan was just starting his football coaching journey…
2nd City GridironBear Bones: An NFL-centric Concussion Chat with Dr. Elizabeth Pieroth
Dr. Mason West speaks with Dr. Elizabeth Pieroth, a board-certified Clinical Neuropsychologist and the Director of the Concussion Program at Midwest…
2nd City GridironBears Banter Ep. 201: Tom Waddle Joins!
The great Tom Waddle joins to discuss his relationship with Virginia McCaskey, the Bears' ownership moving forward, his thoughts on the Super Bowl (and Vic…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters: Getting to Know Dan Roushar & Eric Bieniemy
Taylor Doll chats with Maddy Hudak, a sideline reporter for Tulane football, about Dan Roushar and his time with the Greenwave. Maddy also covered Roushar…
2nd City GridironBear Bones: To IR and Back Again, 2025 Mock Draft 1.0 w/ Quinten Krzysko
Join Mason West (@WestSportsPT) and special guest Quinten Krzysko (@ButkusStats) for the first 2025 off-season installment of Bear Bones Mock Drafts! With no…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters: Getting to Know Dennis Allen, Declan Doyle, and Al Harris
Taylor Doll chats with Ross Jackson of Locked on Saints about Dennis Allen’s time with the Saints in multiple roles, including DC and Head Coach. They chat…
2nd City GridironBear & Balanced: Ben Johnson X's & O's with Bobby Peters
No one studies NFL playbooks like Bobby Peters, so JB and Lester are bringing him on their Bear & Balanced to share his thoughts on how Ben Johnson will design…
2nd City GridironBears Banter Ep. 200: Ben Johnson's agent, Rick Smith, tells all!
What an episode we have for you on the 200th episode of Bears Banter! Rick Smith, Ben Johnson's agent, joins the podcast and is incredibly transparent. He…
2nd City GridironBear Bones: To IR and Back Again. Ben Johnson, Staff, and Press Conference Reaction
Join Mason West (@WestSportsPT), Danny Meehan (@DanMeehan90), and Khari Thompson (@kdthompson5) as they react to the Ben Johnson hire and all the news Bears…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters: Getting to Know Ben Johnson
Taylor Doll Chats with Jeremy Reisman of Pride of Detroit to chat about the journey and final days of Johnson calling plays in Detroit. They discuss his…
2nd City GridironBear & Balanced: Bears Land Ben Johnson
The Chicago Bears did it! Jeff Berckes, Lester Wiltfong and Taylor Doll talk about the Bears hire of Ben Johnson and all good things Chicago! Let's freaking…
2nd City GridironBear & Balanced: Trace Armstrong, Bears Coaching Search, and General Boobery in Halas Hall
Jeff Berckes and Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. talk Trace Armstrong and the Kalyn Kahler article, Bears head coaching search, and the state of the Chicago Bears. Can…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters: Coaching Search, Brian Flores
Taylor Doll kicks off her coaching search series with an episode on Brian Flores who the Bears have a scheduled interview with this Saturday. She chats with…
2nd City GridironBears Banter Ep. 199: Dan Wiederer joins!
The latest Bears Banter is here, and there is so much to discuss! Bears beat Packers! Ryan Poles is retained! End of year press conferences were a mess! And…
2nd City GridironBears Over Beers: Lambeau Field Experience, Coaching Search
Join us for another edition of Bears Over Beers! Ryan and Jacob break down the Bears' thrilling victory in the 2024 season finale over the Green Bay Packers…
2nd City GridironBear & Balanced: Bears Beat Packers
One of the most disappointing Chicago Bears seasons is finally over, but it ends on a high note with a much-needed win against the Green Bay Packers. It may…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters: a Season recap with Dave Kluge
Taylor Doll and Dave Kluge of Footballguys recap the season by listing their positives and negatives as we approach week 18. They dive into some specific…
2nd City GridironBear Bones: To IR and Back Again, Week 18: Chicago Bears @ Green Bay Packers
Join Mason West (@WestSportsPT), Danny Meehan (@DanMeehan90), and Khari Thompson (@kdthompson5) as they focus on analyzing Chicago Bears injuries, the injuries…
2nd City GridironBears Over Beers: New Years Resolutions, Goodbye Poles?
Join Ryan Droste, Bryan Orenchuk, and special guest Greg Braggs Jr. of CHGO as they discuss a disappointing 2024, our expecations for this weekend's Green Bay…
2nd City GridironBears Banter Ep. 198: Discussing Ryan Poles job security with one game to go
It may be the holiday season but Bill Zimmerman sits down after the Bears woeful performance against the Seattle Seahawks to discuss Ryan Poles' job security…
2nd City GridironBear & Balanced: Bears vs Seahawks Postgame!
JB and Lester have postgame duty this week, so tune in for a special edition Bear & Balanced for their immediate thoughts moments after the Bears vs Seahawks…
2nd City GridironBear & Balanced: How are you feeling after the Bears’ loss to the Lions?
JB and Lester with their cooled-down recap of the Bears vs. Lions game with their usual categories of: *Trench Tribute *Sweet Tweets: *The Caleb Corner *Caught…
2nd City GridironDetroit Lions @ Chicago Bears: Wear and Tear Bears Postgame Show
Join Mason West (@WestSportsPT) and Bryan Orenchuk (@BryanOrenchuk) as they recap the game between the Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions. Win, Lose or Draw this…
2nd City GridironBear Bones: To IR and Back Again, 2024 Week 16: 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: Time To Go Lion Hunting?
The Detroit Lions are reeling due to injuries. Can the Chicago Bears shock them at home, or will Detroit sweep the season series for the second time in three…
2nd City GridironBears Banter Ep. 197: Ryan Poles job security, Dan Wiederer's article, Robert Schmitz joins!
After two weeks post-Eberflus, the Bears are flat and the temperature is rising on the seat of Ryan Poles. Bill Zimmerman talks about it and takes a look at…
2nd City GridironBear & Balanced: Bears muck up Monday night in Minnesota
JB and Lester discuss that mess of a Bears game against the Vikings, but with just three games left, it's also time to start looking toward the offseason. Will…
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Not Your Average Bears Postgame Show: Vikings thump Bears!
After a rough 30-12 loss to Minnesota, Bill Zimmerman and Bryan Orenchuk discuss everything that went wrong on Monday Night Football, and more importantly…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters: Bears vs Vikings, again.
Taylor Doll is joined by Luke Braun of Locked on Vikings to discuss the last matchup and what worked and didn't work for both the Bears and Vikings. They also…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters: The Kevin Byard Episode
Taylor Doll chats with Coach Corey Jarvis, who coached Kevin Byard in High School at Martin Luther King Jr High in Lithonia, Georgia. They talk about his…
2nd City GridironBear Bones: To IR and Back Again, 2024 Week 15: Chicago Bears @ Minnesota Vikings
Join Mason West (@WestSportsPT) and Khari Thompson (@kdthompson5) as they focus on analyzing Chicago Bears injuries, the injuries of their opponents, and…
2nd City GridironBears Banter Ep. 196: EmBearassing effort, Latest on Coaching Search
Bill Zimmerman discusses the Bears lack of effort vs the 49ers, the latest on the coaching search, Kevin Warren's role and Ryan Poles' failures, plus answers…
2nd City GridironBears Over Beers: Singing The Blues, Vikings Preview
Join Ryan Droste and Bryan Orenchuk as they discuss their level of disappointment in the 2024 Chicago Bears. Where does this Bears season rank historically for…
2nd City GridironBear & Balanced: Bears Fall Flat Against 49ers
The Chicago Bears had a positive buzz around the franchise for about a week, but a disappointing loss to the San Francisco 49ers snapped us all back to…
2nd City GridironChicago Bears at San Francisco 49ers: Wear and Tear Bears Postgame Show
Join Mason West (@WestSportsPT) and Taylor Doll (@TayDoll1010xl) as they recap the game between the Chicago Bears and San Francisco 49ers. Win, Lose or Draw…
2nd City GridironBear Bones: To IR and Back Again, 2024 Week 14: Chicago Bears @ San Francisco 49ers
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 Banter Ep. 195: Matt Eberflus fired! Kevin Fishbain joins!
What a wild 5 days! The Chicago Bears lose in epic fashion in front of 40 million viewers on Thanksgiving, Matt Eberflus is fired on Friday and Thomas Brown is…
2nd City GridironBear & Balanced: Cold Turkey Talk on Lions & Flus
The Chicago Bears lost on Thanksgiving, but the team won on Black Friday by firing Matt Eberflus. With a few days to work through Thanksgiving leftovers, JB…
2nd City GridironBearly a Podcast with Bear & Balanced: The Flus is Flushed
They did it! The Chicago Bears have fired their head coach during the season for the first time in their 105-year history. Matt Eberflus is out, and Thomas…
2nd City GridironChicago Bears @ Detroit Lions: Wear and Tear Bears Postgame Show
Join Mason West (@WestSportsPT) as he recaps the game between the Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions. Win, Lose or Draw this podcast will have it all. If you like…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters: Bears v Lions
Taylor Doll chats with Marc Ryan of 97.1 The Ticket about the Bears' matchup against Detroit on Thanksgiving. Ryan shares what has worked so well in Ben…
2nd City GridironBears Banter Ep. 194: Caleb Williams lights it up, Patrick Meagher talks Lions and Ben Johnson
The Chicago Bears lose another one-score game under Matt Eberflus, but Caleb Williams shows he's the real deal. Patrick Meagher joins to discuss the Lions'…
2nd City GridironBear & Balanced: Bears lose while Caleb Williams Dazzles
The Chicago Bears lost another one, but quarterback Caleb Williams had another 300-yard passing game while dazzling with his arm and his feet. The team may be…
2nd City GridironMinnesota Vikings @ Chicago Bears: Wear and Tear Bears Postgame Show
Join Mason West (@WestSportsPT) and Sam Householder (@SamHouseholder) as they recap the game between the Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings Win, Lose or Draw…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters: Bears v Vikings
Taylor Doll chats with Tyler Forness of Vikings 1st and Skol and Skol North to preview the Bears v Vikings game this weekend. They analyze what Minnesota did…
2nd City GridironBear Bones: To IR and Back Again, 2024 Week 12: Minnesota Vikings @ Chicago Bears
Join Mason West (@WestSportsPT) and Khari D. Thompson (@kdthompson5) as they focus on analyzing Chicago Bears' injuries and the injuries of their opponents and…
2nd City GridironBears Over Beers: Not This S--t AGAIN
Khari and Bryan slip slowly into madness, recapping the Bears' heartbreaking loss to the Packers and previewing Sunday's game against the Vikings. Sign up and…
2nd City GridironBears Banter Ep. 193: Adam Jahns joins!
The Chicago Bears lose a tough one to the Green Bay Packers potentially thanks to another poor coaching decision from Matt Eberflus. Bill Zimmerman discusses…
2nd City GridironBear & Balanced: Caleb and the offense improve, but Bears find another way to lose
JB and Lester break down the Chicago Bears' 11th straight loss to the Green Bay Packers with their usual categories of... *Trench Tribute *Sweet Tweets…
2nd City GridironGreen Bay Packers at Chicago Bears: Wear and Tear Bears Postgame Show
Join Mason West (@WestSportsPT) and Jacob Infante (@jacobinfante24) as they recap the game between the Chicago Bears and Green Bay #Packers. Win, Lose or Draw…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters: Bears v Packers preview with Peter Bukowski
Taylor Doll chats with Peter Bukowski of Locked on Packers as they preview the rivalry game this weekend. The Bears are coming off a 3 game-losing streak, but…
2nd City GridironBear Bones: To IR and Back Again, 2024 Week 11: Green Bay Packers @ Chicago Bears
Join Mason West (@WestSportsPT), Danny Meehan (@DanMeehan90), and Khari D. Thompson (@kdthompson5) as they focus on analyzing Chicago Bears injuries, the…
2nd City GridironBears Over Beers: Packers Week Headaches
Join Ryan Droste and Bryan Orenchuk for this week's episode of Bears Over Beers! Ryan and Bryan discuss last week's disgusting loss to the New England…
2nd City GridironBears Banter Ep. 192: Shane Waldron OUT, Danny Parkins joins
The Chicago Bears are in freefall and the first scapegoat is Shane Waldron! He's out as offensive coordinator and we discuss if it'll matter. Danny Parkins…
2nd City GridironBear & Not As Balanced: The 2024 Bears Season is Over
Jeff "JB" Berckes and Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. will do their best to get through their usual Bear & Balanced categories while breaking down the #Bears…
2nd City GridironNew England Patriots @ Chicago Bears: Wear and Tear Bears Postgame Show
Join Mason West (@WestSportsPT) and Sam Householder (@SamHouseholder) as they recap the game between the Chicago Bears and New England. Win, Lose or Draw this…
2nd City GridironMaking Monsters: Bears V Patriots
Taylor Doll chats with Christian Arcand of WEEI, which covers Boston and New England Sports. They discuss the similarities in quarterbacks over the past few…
2nd City GridironBear Bones: To IR and Back Again, 2024 Week 10: New England Patriots @ 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…