Episodes

  • Bears vs Bengals Preview | Blueprint For A Chicago Victory w/ Jason McKie

    Bears vs Bengals Preview | Blueprint For A Chicago Victory w/ Jason McKie
    Oct 31 2025
    The Chicago Bears Podcast | ESPN Chicago Hosted by Pat The Designer & former Chicago Bear Jason McKie Brought to you by Underdog Fantasy & Avondale Roofing Pat The Designer and Jason McKie lay out the blueprint for a Chicago Bears victory Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals. The guys break down what needs to change in the red zone, how the Bears can slow down Ja’Marr Chase, and which injury concerns could impact the game plan heading into Week 9. J Mack also shares his “McKeys To The Game” — the essential factors the Bears must execute to leave Cincinnati with a win. Episode Highlights: Blueprint for a Bears win vs. Bengals Fixing the Bears’ red zone efficiency How to contain Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase Injury concerns heading into Sunday Jason McKie’s McKeys To The Game Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears news, analysis & previews from ESPN Chicago! Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #NFL #BearDown #Bengals #JamarChase #JasonMcKie #UnderdogFantasy
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    27 mins
  • Courtney Cronin: CJ Gardner-Johnson Signing Shows a MAJOR Shift for the Bears

    Courtney Cronin: CJ Gardner-Johnson Signing Shows a MAJOR Shift for the Bears
    Oct 30 2025
    The Chicago Bears Podcast | ESPN Chicago Hosted by Pat The Designer & ESPN’s Courtney Cronin 
Brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group & Underdog Fantasy The Chicago Bears have turned a new leaf as an organization — and Pat and Courtney break down exactly how things have changed both on and off the field. With the NFL trade deadline approaching, Bears Insider Courtney Cronin lays out what she expects from Chicago before Tuesday’s cutoff, and how the front office might approach roster moves. The crew also discusses Austin Booker’s return and how it shifts responsibility for Dayo Odeyingbo, plus share their Underdog Fantasy picks and a full Bears vs Bengals game preview ahead of Sunday’s matchup. Episode Timestamps:
00:00:00 – How the Bears have turned a new leaf as an organization
00:14:00 – NFL trade deadline preview: what Courtney Cronin expects from the Bears
00:18:00 – Austin Booker’s return changes things for Dayo Odeyingbo
00:26:00 – Underdog Fantasy with Pat & Courtney
00:30:00 – Bears vs Bengals preview with Courtney Cronin Underdog Fantasy: Download the app today, sign up with promo code CBP to score A HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Funds or Bonus Entries when you play your first FIVE dollars - that’s promo code CBP Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears news, insider analysis & game previews from ESPN Chicago! Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #NFL #BearDown #CourtneyCronin #AustinBooker #DayoOdeyingbo #UnderdogFantasy #BearsVsBengals
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    43 mins
  • Bears Sign CJ Gardner-Johnson, Expect Pass Rush Help from Austin Booker | Bears Bengals Preview

    Bears Sign CJ Gardner-Johnson, Expect Pass Rush Help from Austin Booker | Bears Bengals Preview
    Oct 29 2025
    🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | ESPN Chicago Hosted by Pat The Designer & ESPN Chicago’s John “Jurko” Jurkovic Brought to you by Mitch Lyons Wealth & Underdog Fantasy Pat and Jurko break down all the latest news out of Chicago Bears HQ at Halas Hall — including the team’s newest signing, Safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson, and what his arrival means for the defense. The guys dive into the Bears’ ongoing pass rush problem, how one of their big offseason signings has disappointed, and why Gervon Dexter appears to have plateaued in his development. They also emphasize the need for the “next man up” mentality as the Bears battle through key injuries. Plus — Jurko and Pat share their Underdog Fantasy picks, and close with a full Bears vs. Bengals game preview ahead of Sunday’s matchup. 👇 Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Bears sign new safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson 00:04:00 – Bears pass rush issues & offseason signing flop; Gervon Dexter plateauing 00:12:00 – Bears must buy into the next man up mentality 00:20:00 – Underdog Fantasy with Jurko 00:24:00 – Bears vs Bengals preview Underdog Fantasy: Download the app today, sign up with promo code CBP to score A HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Funds or Bonus Entries when you play your first FIVE dollars - that’s promo code CBP 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears news, analysis & insider breakdowns from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #NFL #BearDown #CJGardnerJohnson #Jurko #GervonDexter #UnderdogFantasy #Bengals
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    38 mins
  • Waddle: All-22 Film Shows Caleb Williams is VERY Average

    Waddle: All-22 Film Shows Caleb Williams is VERY Average
    Oct 28 2025
    The Chicago Bears Podcast | ESPN Chicago Hosted by Pat The Designer & ESPN Chicago’s Tom Waddle Brought to you by Underdog Fantasy & Avondale Roofing NFL veteran Tom Waddle joins Pat The Designer after watching the All-22 film of the Bears vs. Ravens game — and he’s got thoughts. Waddle breaks down the tape and explains why the film is making Caleb Williams look very average right now, and what the offense must fix to take the next step. The guys dive into how penalties have become the Bears’ biggest offensive issue, why discipline needs to be a top priority, and what the film shows about Caleb’s growth despite the team’s struggles. Episode Highlights: Tom Waddle’s All-22 film breakdown of Bears vs Ravens Why the film makes Caleb Williams look average — and what that means Penalties: the Bears’ biggest offensive problem Signs of Caleb’s growth on tape and how the offense can build on it Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears film breakdowns, insider analysis & news from ESPN Chicago! Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #NFL #BearDown #TomWaddle #CalebWilliams #BearsVsRavens #UnderdogFantasy
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    31 mins
  • Is Caleb Williams the Problem in the Bears Offense? | Bears vs Ravens Recap

    Is Caleb Williams the Problem in the Bears Offense? | Bears vs Ravens Recap
    Oct 27 2025
    The Chicago Bears Podcast | ESPN Chicago Hosted by Pat The Designer & Shea Norling Brought to you by Underdog Fantasy & The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana Pat and Shea break down the Chicago Bears’ 30-16 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, diving deep into Caleb Williams’ leadership, Ben Johnson’s playcalling, and the mistakes that cost Chicago on the road. Shea kicks things off with his Dept. of Positivity — and yes, the Caleb talking points have been pre-approved! The guys discuss where the Bears need more accountability, why penalties and red zone issues continue to plague the offense, and what they want to see from Caleb as a leader moving forward. They also touch on Ben Johnson’s playcalling, comparisons between Chicago and Detroit, and share quick thoughts from around the NFL. Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Shea’s Dept. of Positivity: Pre-approved Caleb talking points 00:11:11 – What Pat wants to see from Caleb as a leader 00:15:30 – Shea’s “Be careful with comparisons” moment 00:17:50 – Penalty problems & red zone issues 00:21:10 – Accountability and no excuses 00:25:20 – Shea talks about his show open 00:35:40 – Ben Johnson’s playcalling under the microscope 00:44:40 – Chicago vs. Detroit comps for Ben Johnson 00:51:00 – Underdog Fantasy read 00:52:30 – Thoughts from around the league Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears analysis, reactions & breakdowns from ESPN Chicago! Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #NFL #BearDown #CalebWilliams #BenJohnson #SheaNorling #PatTheDesigner
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    59 mins
  • Bears vs Ravens Preview: 6 Keys to a Chicago Win on Sunday

    Bears vs Ravens Preview: 6 Keys to a Chicago Win on Sunday
    Oct 24 2025
    The Chicago Bears Podcast | ESPN Chicago Hosted by Pat The Designer & former Chicago Bear Jason McKie. Brought to you by Underdog Fantasy & The Advantage Dealer Group Pat and J Mack break down a 6-Pack of Keys ahead of the Chicago Bears vs. Baltimore Ravens matchup on Sunday. The guys kick things off with the Lamar Jackson watch — will the former MVP play against the Bears? They dive into the latest Bears injury report with concerns around Cole Kmet and Tyrique Stevenson, and J Mack gives his insider scouting report on John Harbaugh, having played for him in the NFL. Plus — the guys discuss the Ravens defense, why it’s been struggling despite getting healthy, and how D’Andre Swift and the Bears’ run game can keep the momentum rolling. Finally, Jason wraps it all up with his “McKeys to the Game.” Episode Timestamps:
00:00:00 – Lamar Jackson watch: Will he play Sunday vs. the Bears?
 00:07:00 – Bears injury report: Concerns over Cole Kmet & Tyrique Stevenson
 00:12:00 – J Mack’s scouting report on John Harbaugh
 00:18:00 – Ravens defense getting healthy… but still struggling
 00:25:00 – D’Andre Swift & Bears running game should keep rolling
 00:32:00 – Jason McKie’s Keys To The Game Underdog Fantasy: Download the app today, sign up with promo code CBP to score A HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Funds or Bonus Entries when you play your first FIVE dollars - that’s promo code CBP Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears previews, analysis & insider takes from ESPN Chicago! 
Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #NFL #BearDown #JasonMcKie #LamarJackson #DAndreSwift #Ravens #JohnHarbaugh
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    42 mins
  • Bears News: Lamar Jackson Returns To Test Chicago’s Improving Defense | w/ Courtney Cronin

    Bears News: Lamar Jackson Returns To Test Chicago’s Improving Defense | w/ Courtney Cronin
    Oct 23 2025
    The Chicago Bears Podcast | ESPN Chicago Hosted by Pat The Designer & ESPN’s Courtney CroninBrought to you by Underdog Fantasy & The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana Live from Halas Hall! Pat The Designer & Courtney Cronin turn their focus to Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens as the Bears prepare for another massive test. The crew breaks down how Chicago can slow down the returning MVP quarterback and new Ravens star Derrick Henry on the ground. They discuss whether Austin Booker will finally dress this week, why the Bears offense should feast against Baltimore’s defense, and how the team will adjust if Cole Kmet misses his first game of the season. Plus — Courtney gives her official Bears vs Ravens prediction to close out the show. Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Bears preparing for the return of MVP Lamar Jackson 00:08:00 – Can the Bears slow down Ravens RB Derrick Henry? 00:11:00 – Will Austin Booker finally dress this week? 00:19:00 – Why the Bears offense should feast vs. the Ravens defense00:24:30 – Cole Kmet likely out — can the rookie tight end step up? 00:27:00 – Courtney Cronin’s Bears at Ravens prediction Underdog Fantasy: Download the app today, sign up with promo code CBP to score A HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Funds or Bonus Entries when you play your first FIVE dollars - that’s promo code CBP Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears coverage, analysis & insider updates from ESPN Chicago! Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #NFL #BearDown #LamarJackson #DerrickHenry #ColeKmet #Ravens #CourtneyCronin #PatTheDesigner
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    31 mins
  • No More Excuses! It’s Time to Buy Into 4-2 Chicago Bears | w/ Jurko

    No More Excuses! It’s Time to Buy Into 4-2 Chicago Bears | w/ Jurko
    Oct 22 2025
    The Chicago Bears Podcast | ESPN Chicago Hosted by Pat The Designer & ESPN Chicago’s John “Jurko” Jurkovic Brought to you by Underdog Fantasy & Mitch Lyons Wealth The Chicago Bears are 4-2, and the question is — are you bought in yet? Pat and Jurko break down whether this team has officially turned the corner and what’s fueling their recent success. The guys also dive into why Jurko is a full believer in the Bears’ defense, regardless of Lamar Jackson’s status, and how the Cole Kmet injury could affect Chicago’s ascending run game. Plus — an Underdog Fantasy segment with Pat & Jurko, and a classic Story Time with Jurko to wrap things up. Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Are you bought in to this 4-2 Bears team? 00:12:00 – Underdog Fantasy with Jurko & Pat The Designer 00:16:00 – Lamar Jackson or not, Jurko believes in the Bears’ defense 00:22:30 – What the Cole Kmet injury means for the Bears’ improving run game 00:27:00 – Story Time with Jurko Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears news, analysis & insider talk from ESPN Chicago! Follow & join the conversation: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #NFL #BearDown #Jurko #LamarJackson #ColeKmet #UnderdogFantasy
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    38 mins