Best Chicago Bears Podcasts (2025)

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Best of the Cubs: Finding different ways to win 59:12

7h ago59:12

59:12

In the Best of the Cubs this week, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed how the Cubs won a trio of low-scoring games against the Rockies; Cubs manager Craig Counsell joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to discuss third baseman Matt Shaw's improvement since being recalled from Triple-A; Rahimi, Harris and Mark Grote listened and reacted to presid…

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Full Show — May 30, 2025 1:15:33

17h ago1:15:33

1:15:33

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Early observations from OTAs | Bears Weekly 50:10

1d ago50:10

50:10

Jeff Joniak, Tom Thayer, and Jim Miller break down their observations from the Bears' offseason so far and preview what to watch for when veteran minicamp kicks off next week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Chicago Bears

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Case Keenum is Chicago Bears' secret weapon for developing Caleb Williams 29:32

2d ago29:32

29:32

Ben Johnson is the most important person for Caleb Williams' success, but the Chicago Bears' secret weapon for developing their young QB is Case Keenum. Hear the head coach explain the value of the veteran backup quarterback, and Keenum himself shares how he'll help Williams while competing with Tyson Bagent to be QB2. - Subscribe to Locked On Bear…

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Full Show — May 29, 2025 2:41:15

1d ago2:41:15

2:41:15

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Cubs are fun despite the concerns about their pitching (Hour 1) 22:29

1d ago22:29

22:29

Laurence Holmes and Sarah Spain opened their show by discussing how fun the red-hot Cubs have been to watch.

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Seth Wickersham found Carl Williams to be 'endearing' (Hour 2) 46:46

1d ago46:46

46:46

In the second hour, Laurence Holmes and Sarah Spain were joined by author and ESPN senior writer Seth Wickersham to discuss Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' response to Wickersham's reporting about him in his upcoming book "American Kings: A Biography of the Quarterback." After that, Holmes and Spain discussed how the coverage of Williams is affec…

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Dan Wiederer talks Bears and keys to coaching youth baseball (Hour 3) 45:22

1d ago45:22

45:22

In the third hour, Laurence Holmes and Sarah Spain were joined by Tribune reporter and Take The North podcast host Dan Wiederer to share his takeaways from Bears OTAs and to discuss the heartbreak that can come with coaching youth baseball. Later, Spain shared funny sports and pop culture phrases from the show and elsewhere that she would like to s…

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Cassie Carlson talks Bears (Hour 4) 46:37

1d ago46:37

46:37

In the final hour, Laurence Holmes was joined by Fox 32 reporter Cassie Carlson to discuss the latest Bears storylines and her early impressions of first-year head coach Ben Johnson.

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Cassie Carlson shares her perspective on the beginning of the Ben Johnson era 18:00

1d ago18:00

18:00

Laurence Holmes was joined by Fox 32 reporter Cassie Carlson, who shared her early impressions of first-year Bears head coach Ben Johnson.

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Cassie Carlson enjoys bringing athletes' personal stories to life 21:40

1d ago21:40

21:40

Laurence Holmes was joined by Fox 32 reporter Cassie Carlson to discuss the latest Bears storylines.

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Sarah Spain wants to make these sports & pop culture phrases mainstream 11:26

2d ago11:26

11:26

Sarah Spain shared funny sports and pop culture phrases from the show and elsewhere that she would like to see used in everyday life.

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Dan Wiederer talks Bears OTAs, the heartbreak of coaching youth baseball 23:20

2d ago23:20

23:20

Laurence Holmes and Sarah Spain were joined by Tribune reporter and Take The North podcast host Dan Wiederer to share his takeaways from Bears OTAs and to discuss the heartbreak that can come with coaching youth baseball.

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Is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander the new face of the NBA? 8:27

2d ago8:27

8:27

Laurence Holmes and Sarah Spain discussed whether Oklahoma City Thunder star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander could be the new face of the NBA.

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The Halas Beat: How The Chicago Bears Are Having Success Under Ben Johnson 28:58

2d ago28:58

28:58

Usayd Koshul and Zack Pearson discuss why the details are so different under head coach Ben Johnson. For more Chicago Bears coverage, please check out the Bear Reportwebsite!By BlueWire

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Examining the coverage of Caleb Williams 12:01

2d ago12:01

12:01

Laurence Holmes and Sarah Spain discussed how the coverage of Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is affected by the current media landscape.

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Seth Wickersham found Carl Williams to be 'endearing' 12:01

2d ago12:01

12:01

Laurence Holmes and Sarah Spain were joined by author and ESPN senior writer Seth Wickersham to discuss Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' response to Wickersham's reporting about him in his upcoming book "American Kings: A Biography of the Quarterback."

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Caleb Speaks, O-Line Taking Shape, and Dennis Allen's Defense 41:37

2d ago41:37

41:37

Caleb Williams speaks—and silences the noise. On this episode of The Charter, Ruthie Polinsky, Clay Harbor, and Alex Shapiro break down the Bears rookie QB’s headline-grabbing press conference and how he showed maturity, self-awareness, and leadership. The crew also dives into Ben Johnson’s emphasis on body language and pre-snap discipline, Case Ke…

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Cubs are fun despite the concerns about their pitching 10:26

2d ago10:26

10:26

Laurence Holmes and Sarah Spain discussed how fun the red-hot Cubs have been to watch.

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Chicago Bears OTA Insight: Caleb Williams Speaks Out, Key Position Takeaways, Stadium Update & More 52:33

3d ago52:33

52:33

Hoge & Jahns are back with fresh insight from another day at Bears OTAs at Halas Hall! They break down their biggest takeaways from the field and the media room — including standout performances, position updates, and Caleb Williams answers following the recent ESPN book rumors. The guys also dig into noticeable player body language and what it mig…

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Picks for Poles: 2025 NFC North Offseason Outlook 51:30

2d ago51:30

51:30

In this episode of the Picks for Poles Podcast, co-hosts Andrew Freeman and Usayd Koshul break down the offseasons for every other team in the NFC North and compare them to the Chicago Bears' outlook for the 2025 season.Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]!For more Chicago Bears coverage, please check out the Bear…

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Caleb Williams and Chicago Bears set the record straight, leave ESPN pre-draft drama in the past 28:34

3d ago28:34

28:34

Caleb Williams finally cleared the air around the ESPN story on his pre-draft concerns about the Chicago Bears. Everyone is ready to move on. Ben Johnson wants to make sure he corrects some of Williams' body language from last season though, to prevent any lingering issues. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/…

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Craig Counsell: Matt Shaw's success is a result of learning from failure (Hour 1) 30:47

3d ago30:47

30:47

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by breaking down the Cubs’ walk-off win against the Rockies on Tuesday at Wrigley Field. After that, Cubs manager Craig Counsell joined the show to discuss the win, third baseman Matt Shaw's improvement since being recalled to the big leagues and more.…

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Caleb Williams addresses the Seth Wickersham revelations for the first time (Hour 2) 43:01

3d ago43:01

43:01

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' comments about his initial desire to avoid playing in Chicago ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft. After that, they continued reacting to Williams' press conference and discussed why it's important for him to defend himself from unfair criticism t…

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Ben Johnson addresses Caleb Williams & DJ Moore's body language (Hour 3) 41:57

3d ago41:57

41:57

In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to Bears head coach Ben Johnson's comments about the need for his player to improve their body language. After that, Marquee Sports Network play-by-play announcer Boog Sciambi joined the show to discuss the red-hot Cubs continuing their roll.…

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Chris Emma delivers a Bears hit (Hour 4) 43:42

3d ago43:42

43:42

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Score reporter Chris Emma for a Bears report after practice ended at OTAs. Later, Spiegel and Holmes explained how Bears general manager Ryan Poles and assistant general manager Ian Cunningham have comedic chops.

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Craig Counsell describes the Cubs' diverse offense 14:55

3d ago14:55

14:55

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reset their earlier interview with Cubs manager Craig Counsell, who discussed the team's diverse offense.

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Chris Emma delivers a Bears hit 20:48

3d ago20:48

20:48

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Score reporter Chris Emma for a Bears report after practice ended at OTAs.

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Terry Bradshaw: Aaron Rodgers needs to 'chew on bark' 5:41

3d ago5:41

5:41

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to Hall of Fame quarterback Terry Bradshaw's displeasure with the possibility of veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers joining the Steelers.

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Boog Sciambi is back in the booth and back on the show 17:02

3d ago17:02

17:02

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Marquee Sports Network play-by-play announcer Boog Sciambi to discuss the red-hot Cubs continuing their roll.

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Ben Johnson addresses Caleb Williams & DJ Moore's body language 17:50

3d ago17:50

17:50

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to Bears head coach Ben Johnson's comments about the need for his player to improve their body language.

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Laurence wants to see Caleb Williams defend himself effectively from haters 17:36

3d ago17:36

17:36

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' press conference Wednesday and discussed why it's important for him to defend himself from unfair criticism that he receives from the outside.

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Caleb Williams addresses the Seth Wickersham revelations for the first time 19:28

3d ago19:28

19:28

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' comments about his initial desire to avoid playing in Chicago ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft.

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Craig Counsell: Matt Shaw's success is a result of learning from failure 18:40

3d ago18:40

18:40

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Cubs manager Craig Counsell to discuss the team's walk-off win against the Rockies on Tuesday, third baseman Matt Shaw's improvement since being recalled to the big leagues and more.

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Jason McKie talks life after football, takeways from OTAs | Bears, etc. Podcast 37:06

4d ago37:06

37:06

Former Bears fullback Jason McKie joins Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer on Bears, etc. to discuss balancing his dual roles as a high school football coach and sideline reporter for the ESPN 1000 Bears Radio Network. Plus, the trio shares their early impressions and intriguing storylines emerging from the Halas Hall during the first two weeks of OTAs. Se…

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Chicago Bears behind-the-scenes clips show Ryan Poles drafted for needs, not best players available 28:07

4d ago28:07

28:07

Ryan Poles and the Chicago Bears emphasize taking the best player available in the NFL Draft and not reaching for needs. That wasn't the case this year. The team's documentary footage in the show "1920 Football Drive" revealed how the front office targeted specific players and positions after their first two picks. - Subscribe to Locked On Bears on…

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Full Show — May 27, 2025 2:37:04

4d ago2:37:04

2:37:04

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Nico Hoerner learned to not use the restroom during a Pete Crow-Armstrong at-bat (Hour 1) 31:55

4d ago31:55

31:55

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by discussing how the NL Central-leading Cubs continued to roll over Memorial Day weekend. After that, Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner joined the show to discuss center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong’s excellence, his strong hitting and more.

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Nick Friedell: Some in Bulls front office wanted to draft Tyrese Haliburton (Hour 2) 42:08

4d ago42:08

42:08

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Audacy NBA insider Nick Friedell to discuss the NBA playoffs and how the Bulls front office viewed point guard Tyrese Haliburton leading up to the 2020 NBA Draft. Later, Spiegel and Holmes reacted to the news that the Bears coaching staff wants quarterback Caleb Williams to improve…

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Jason Lieser: Best time for Caleb WIlliams to speak was 2 weeks ago (Hour 3) 42:58

4d ago42:58

42:58

In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Sun-Times writer Jason Lieser to discuss the latest Bears storylines. Later, Spiegel explained why he believes the White Sox have turned a corner as an organization.

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Are the Cubs legitimate contenders? (Hour 4) 40:01

4d ago40:01

40:01

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed where the Cubs stand as contenders in the National League. Later, the guys shared an update on the 2025 Rockies' progress toward breaking the 2024 White Sox's record for the most losses in a single MLB season.

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Chase For Disgrace: Rockies are horrific 13:33

4d ago13:33

13:33

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes shared an update on the 2025 Rockies' progress toward breaking the 2024 White Sox's record for the most losses in a single MLB season.

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Are the Cubs legitimate contenders? 19:25

4d ago19:25

19:25

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed where the Cubs stand as contenders in the National League.

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Spiegs believes White Sox have 'turned a corner' as an organization 9:45

4d ago9:45

9:45

Matt Spiegel explained why he believes the Chicago White Sox have turned a corner as an organization.

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Jason Lieser: Best time for Caleb Williams to speak was 2 weeks ago 23:33

4d ago23:33

23:33

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Sun-Times writer Jason Lieser to discuss the latest Bears storylines.

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Caleb Williams has some real haters and also weaknesses to work on 5:55

4d ago5:55

5:55

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed what Bears quarterback Caleb Williams needs to improve in his second NFL season.

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Report: Bears want Caleb Williams to improve his body language 10:26

4d ago10:26

10:26

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to the news that the Bears coaching staff wants quarterback Caleb Williams to improve his body language, as reported by Albert Breer of The MMQB.

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Nick Friedell: 'Some portions' of Bulls front office wanted to draft Tyrese Haliburton in 2020 22:15

4d ago22:15

22:15

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Audacy NBA insider Nick Friedell to discuss the NBA playoffs and how the Bulls front office viewed point guard Tyrese Haliburton leading up to the 2020 NBA Draft.

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Nico Hoerner learned to never use the restroom during a Pete Crow-Armstrong at-bat 20:07

4d ago20:07

20:07

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner to discuss the club's success as it continues to sit atop the NL Central.

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100 Days to NFL Kickoff | Caleb Williams Stat Projections & Bears Playoff Chances 33:29

4d ago33:29

33:29

The countdown is on — we’re officially 100 days away from NFL kickoff! Ruthie Polinsky, Alex Shapiro, and Clay Harbor mark the occasion by playing a game of “On a Scale of 1 to 100” covering everything from Caleb Williams’ rookie projections to playoff odds, Pro Bowl candidates on both sides of the ball, and sack totals. Will Ben Johnson win Coach …

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