Episodes

  • [FULL EPISODE] Ruthie Polinsky previews the top 2025 Bears storylines!

    [FULL EPISODE] Ruthie Polinsky previews the top 2025 Bears storylines!
    Jul 17 2025
    Bears training camp is almost here! Dan Wiederer continues the leadup to camp by bringing in guest host Ruthie Polinsky of the Chicago Sports Network. Polinsky discusses what it's been like to be a part of CHSN's launch in the past year. The pair also dives into the top storylines for the 2025 Bears. How will quarterback Caleb Williams and head coach Ben Johnson grow together? Who will win the backup quarterback competition? And how will new defensive coordinator Dennis Allen impact his unit? Finally, why does Polinsky appreciate punter Tory Taylor so much? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • BONUS: Wiederer talks Bears 2nd round contracts, Ryan Poles extension on 670 The Score

    BONUS: Wiederer talks Bears 2nd round contracts, Ryan Poles extension on 670 The Score
    Jul 15 2025
    Our own Dan Wiederer joined Leila Rahimi & Marshall Harris on Chicago's 670 The Score. Wiederer discussed why the Bears second round picks have not signed contracts yet. Plus, went over why the Bears extended general manage Ryan Poles. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    16 mins
  • [FULL EPISODE] Bears extend Ryan Poles through 2029

    [FULL EPISODE] Bears extend Ryan Poles through 2029
    Jul 12 2025
    We have important summer news! The Bears have given general manager Ryan Poles a contract extension through the 2029 season. The move puts Poles on the same contractual timeline as new head coach Ben Johnson. Dan Wiederer and producer Adam Studzinski discuss the team's decision. Do we like the choice? And why announce this extension now? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • Remembering Bears training camp in Bourbonnais

    Remembering Bears training camp in Bourbonnais
    Jul 12 2025
    Dan Wiederer and guest host Kevin Fishbain reflect on the times they spent covering Bears training camp when the team held it in Bourbonnais. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    14 mins
  • Do the Bears need to add another running back?

    Do the Bears need to add another running back?
    Jul 12 2025
    Dan Wiederer and guest host Kevin Fishbain discuss the Bears' running back room. Do they have enough to accomplish what head coach Ben Johnson wants with the run game? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    9 mins
  • Did the Bears add enough on the defensive line?

    Did the Bears add enough on the defensive line?
    Jul 12 2025
    Dan Wiederer and guest host Kevin Fishbain take a close look at the Bears defense. Did the team do enough, especially up front, to improve on what was a less-than-impressive defensive performance in 2024? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    12 mins
  • [FULL EPISODE] How good will the Bears defense be this year?

    [FULL EPISODE] How good will the Bears defense be this year?
    Jul 11 2025
    Mark Grote is taking his turn on vacation, so Dan Wiederer brings back Kevin Fishbain, who covers the Bears for The Athletic. They turn their attention to a few topics unrelated to quarterback Caleb Williams. Such as, did the Bears do enough defensively to improve on what was a disappointing season in 2024? And do the Bears need to add another running back? Plus, Wiederer and Fishbain turn back the clock by reflecting on their time time covering the Bears at their old training camp site in Bourbonnais. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    50 mins
  • Who will be the 2025 Bears training camp 'darlings'?

    Who will be the 2025 Bears training camp 'darlings'?
    Jul 10 2025
    Dan Wiederer, Mark Grote and special guest Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic predict who the training camp "darlings" will be for the Bears this summer. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    9 mins