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Mac & Read: Vikings @ Bears Home Opener Preview

Mac & Read discuss the incredible opening win against the Panthers and how the Bears can keep the momentum going against Minnesota. Plus, winners and losers in Week 1 of NFL action and more! Be sure to check out our friends at MyBookie and use the Promo Code 2NDCITY. Click the link for easy access: https://bit.ly/joinwith2NDCITY Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bears Over Beers: Can Caleb Williams and Bears Do It Again vs. Minnesota?

Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears will take on the Minnesota Vikings this weekend. We preview the Bears vs. Vikings game and discuss whether the Bears offense can do the same thing they did against Carolina last week. Plus, final thoughts on the Panthers game. Be sure to check out our friends at MyBookie and use the Promo Code 2NDCITY. Click the link for easy access: https://bit.ly/joinwith2NDCITY Follow Ryan https://www.x.com/ryandroste Follow Bryan https://www.x.com/bryanorenchuk Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Bears Banter Ep. 248: Ant Herron joins as Bears win in historic fashion!

The Bears score 59 points and set several NFL records along the way! Ant Herron joins to discuss what he saw that made the offense so efficient and any concerns he has about the defense. Be sure to check out our friends at MyBookie and use the Promo Code 2NDCITY. Click the link for easy access! https://bit.ly/joinwith2NDCITY Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Bear & Balanced: An Offensive Explosion in Carolina

JB & Lester have a rare game-day Bear & Balanced to talk through that fantastic Chicago Bears win over the Carolina Panthers. Be sure to check out our friends at MyBookie and use the Promo Code 2NDCITY. Click the link for easy access! https://bit.ly/joinwith2NDCITY Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bears for Breakfast: Bears-Panthers Week 1 Preview

Jacob Infante and Jacob White preview the Chicago Bears' Week 1 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. The guys break down the D'Andre Swift extension, key positional matchups to watch in the game, 2027 NFL Draft edge rushers, and Week 1 DFS streams to consider. Be sure to check out our friends at MyBookie and use promo code 2NDCITY. Click the link for easy access! https://bit.ly/joinwith2NDCITY Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Making Monsters: Bears v Panthers Preview

Taylor Doll previews the Week 1 matchup between the Bears and Panthers. She starts off with the opponent, chatting with Alex Zietlow, who covers the Panthers for the Charlotte Observer. They break down the Panthers' side of the ball, including expectations for Bryce Young. Alex also shares thoughts on Caleb Williams and the Bears offense. Next, our own Jeff Berkes joins Taylor to cover the Chicago side of things and shares thoughts on how the Bears bring home a victory. Be sure to check out our friends at MyBookie and use promo code 2NDCITY. Click the link for easy access! https://bit.ly/joinwith2NDCITY Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Mac & Read: Bears vs Panthers Key Matchups

Mac & Read discuss the matchups to watch as the Bears open up their season against the Panthers. Plus, favorite bets for the weekend, Chicago's Mt. Rushmore of hip-hop and more! Be sure to check out our friends at MyBookie and use the Promo Code 2NDCITY. Click the link for easy access! https://bit.ly/joinwith2NDCITY Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bears Over Beers: Getting You Ready For Week 1 vs. Carolina

The guys get you ready for the Chicago Bears regular season! The Bears open the season vs. the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, NC this Sunday. We're talking all the storylines going into the game, including the inevitable Caleb Williams vs. Bryce Young comparisons, Rome Odunze's injury status, and our official predictions for the game. Be sure to check out our friends at MyBookie and use the Promo Code 2NDCITY. Click the link for easy access: https://bit.ly/joinwith2NDCITY Follow Ryan https://www.x.com/ryandroste Follow Bryan https://www.x.com/bryanorenchuk Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Bears Banter Ep. 247: Adam Amin joins before he calls Bears- Panthers!

Adam Amin joins to talk about working with some of his partners, like Drew Brees, Stacey Dales, and Stacey King. He talks about the differences he's seen between Ben Johnson's year one and year two, what he thinks of Ben Johnson's offense, and breaks down the Panthers v Bears matchup! Be sure to check out our friends at MyBookie and use the Promo Code 2NDCITY. Click the link for easy access: https://bit.ly/joinwith2NDCITY Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Making Monsters: Getting to Know Chicago Bears Skyler Thomas

Taylor Doll chats with Coach Rod Chance, who coached Skyler Thomas at Oregon State. He shares thoughts on Skyler's versatility, his strengths, and, most importantly, his personality on and off the football field. Coach Chance also coached at Minnesota, Southern Utah, and Oregon, and shared thoughts on several other Bears he coached or coached against, like Braxton Jones, Noah Sewell, Rome Odunze, and Dillion Thieneman. Be sure to check out our friends at MyBookie and use the Promo Code 2NDCITY. Click the link for easy access: https://bit.ly/joinwith2NDCITY Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Bears for Breakfast: 2026 Season Preview

In the debut episode of Bears for Breakfast, Jacob Infante and Jacob White review the Chicago Bears' 53-man roster cutdowns, give predictions for the 2026 season, and share 2027 NFL Draft prospects and fantasy football options they're high on going into the year. Be sure to check out our friends at MyBookie and use the Promo Code 2NDCITY. Click the link for easy access: https://bit.ly/joinwith2NDCITY Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Bears Over Beers: Is Ryan Poles Setting Up A Big Trade?

The guys return to get you up to date on the latest Chicago Bears news and rumors. Ryan and Bryan discuss their thoughts on the final 53-man roster, the possibility of Ryan Poles making a late trade for a defensive lineman, the Bears' rivalries jersey, and much more. Be sure to check out our friends at MyBookie and use the Promo Code 2NDCITY. Click the link for easy access: https://bit.ly/joinwith2NDCITY Follow Ryan https://www.x.com/ryandroste Follow Bryan https://www.x.com/bryanorenchuk Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Bears Banter Ep. 246: Aaron Leming joins for a Chicago Bears Mega Season Preview!

Aaron Leming joins to preview the Bears season. We talk Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams, Dennis Allen, Kyler Gordon, every position group, the schedule, the division, and predictions. You don't want to miss this one! Be sure to check out our friends at MyBookie and use the Promo Code 2NDCITY. Click the link for easy access! https://bit.ly/joinwith2NDCITY Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Mac & Read: Chicago Bears 53 Man Roster Breakdown and Record Prediction

Mac & Read discuss cuts to the roster, the Gervon Dexter trade and what the overall record will be for the Bears this year. Be sure to check out our friends at MyBookie and use the Promo Code 2NDCITY. Click the link for easy access! https://bit.ly/joinwith2NDCITY Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bear & Balanced: 53-Man Roster Analysis and Preseason Recap

The Chicago Bears announced their 53-man roster, so JB & Lester will dive into that while also analyzing how the preseason/offseason may have shaped some of their decisions. Be sure to check out our friends at MyBookie and use the Promo Code 2NDCITY. Click the link for easy access! https://bit.ly/joinwith2NDCITY Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bears Banter Ep. 245: Devan Kaney joins as the regular season nears!

Devan Kaney joins to talk about her journey from Philadelphia to Chicago, her biggest observations so far this training camp and preseason, and talks about what she expects from the Bears this season. Plus plenty of opinions from Bill Zimmerman on the defense, why the offense is dominating in practice as much as it is and of course the mailbag! Be sure to check out our friends at MyBookie and use the Promo Code 2NDCITY. Click the link for easy access! https://bit.ly/joinwith2NDCITY Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bear & Balanced: Bengals Beat Sloppy Bears

A rough outing for the Chicago Bears in preseason game number 2 against the Cincinnati Bengals, and JB & Lester talk through it right here. Be sure to check out our friends at MyBookie and use the Promo Code 2NDCITY. Click the link for easy access! https://bit.ly/joinwith2NDCITY Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Making Monsters: Carmen Vitali on the Bears position battles and more

Taylor Doll and Carmen Vitali of Fox Sports chat about recent Chicago Bears injury news and camp battles with LT, CB, RB, and WR3. They discuss how the LBs can help secure the run, pass-rush opportunities, and the Kyler Gordon drama. Be sure to check out our friends at MyBookie and use the Promo Code 2NDCITY. Click the link for easy access! https://bit.ly/joinwith2NDCITY Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Mac & Read: 5 Most Important Bears 2026

Mac & Read discuss the Bears' preseason game against the Browns, training camp battles, and draft the five most important Bears players to watch this season. Plus, Sox-Cubs, Spider Man Brand New Day and more! Be sure to check out our friends at MyBookie and use our Promo Code 2NDCITY. Click the link for easy access! https://bit.ly/joinwith2NDCITY Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Making Monsters: Getting to Know Bears Jordan van den Berg

Taylor Doll is joined by Bears rookie DT Jordan van den Berg's high school head coach, Parker Conley, who coached van den Berg for all 3 years of his high school career, including his introduction to the sport. Coach Conley was also a big part of his college recruiting process and why he chose JUCO to start. Be sure to check out our friends at MyBookie and use the Promo Code 2NDCITY. Click the link for easy access! https://bit.ly/joinwith2NDCITY Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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