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Two men, tortured for their entire lives by the Chicago Bears, talk about the NFL, the draft, and conspicuously nothing at all to do with Kyle Orton! Tune in each week for NFL news and the ongoing destruction of their souls at the hands of the Chicago Bears. Email us at startkyleorton@gmail.com or yell at Kyle on X at @startkyIeorton. ALSO check out Kyle's new SubStack at https://substack.com/@startkyleorton.

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S4 · E16
Tuesday · 1 hr 5 min
NFC North Season Preview feat. Nick
It's that time of year again! The preseason is done and we are less than two weeks out from the start of the season, so we dragged Nick back for the 4th year ina row to yap about the state of the NFC North! Boy the Lions sure are getting a lot of love after finishing in last place last season. The Vikings could seemingly be anything! And of course after playing three of the most entertaining games in the entire rivalry last year, what of the Bears and Packers? Thanks for listening!
S4 · E15
August 22 · 1 hr 24 min
Talking Quarterbacks with Robert Schmitz
This week on a BONUS SKOd the guys welcome legendary retired Bears content creator Robert Schmitz! And if he's here, you know what time it is: it's time to talk about quarterbacks! Caleb, Justin, and Mitch are all under the microscope as he and the guys reminisce about the great Bears QB Wars, discuss the current media landscape, and look forward to the coming season. Thanks for listening!
S4 · E14
August 18 · 59 min
The Preseason is here!
This week the guys go over the Bears first preseason game and all the camp news surrounding it. Braxton Jones really set himself apart on Saturday, didn't he? Hey, how'd those rookies do? And what's it like to not be hanging on every piece of camp news we get? Thanks for listening!
S4 · E13
August 13 · 1 hr 24 min
Dennis Allen, defense, and you! feat. Mike Faltas
This week the guys are joined by noted film eater Mike Faltas (@mfaltas_), and we're talking entirely about Dennis Allen's defense (pre-Bears, last year, this year, and beyond?). What went wrong last year with the defense? How much of that falls on DA's shoulders and how much on personnel? Why did things look so much different in the playoffs (was it really Kyler Gordon and D'Marco Jackson)? And what should we expect this year? Thanks for listening!
S4 · E12
July 30 · 1 hr
Kyler? We Hardly Know Her!
This week the guys realize they haven't done a normal episode for more than 3 months and quickly go rabid! Kyler Gordon's inability to stay healthy starts us off but pretty soon Kyle is whipping out a spray bottle and showing hole. Travis drinks too much coffee and tries to find a spot for Hyppo (Kyle's hole??) but only finds... Ron Coomer? Darnell Wright doesn't have an extension and that of course means it's time to insult Broncos fans. Were the guys responsible for taking out all of these Panthers? Maybe! One thing is certain: you WILL wonder if Travis and Kyle live too close to an electrical substation. Thanks for listening!
S4 · E11
July 17 · 1 hr 19 min
A Very Ty Dunne Finale
Welcome back! In the third and final part Kyle, Travis, and Pat from bear Weather Fans pick their favorite remaining passages and have one last bit of fun with this disasterpiece of an article before training camp. Enjoy!
S4 · E10
July 10 · 1 hr 1 min
A Dramatic Reading of Ty Dunne's B.S., Part 2
This week we dig into the second half of Ty's poorly written, far too credulous epic about Caleb Williams. Enjoy!
S4 · E9
July 2 · 1 hr 5 min
A Dramatic Reading of Ty Dunne's B.S., Part One
It's finally time! Kyle and Travis have grabbed Pat of Bear Weather Fans by the collar and drug him over here to tear Ty Dunne a new one by... well just by reading his own words mostly. Is it as bad as we remember? Oh no friends... it is so, so much worse. So grab a beverage, play the Ty Dunne Drinking Game, and enjoy part 1 of a dramatic reading of HOUSE... OF DYSFUNCTION.
S4 · E8
June 18 · 1 hr 23 min
2026 QB Rankings!
The SKOdcast summer break is over! Join us this week as we rank every starter and a few backups right in order, with NO hemming and hawing (it's all hemming and hawing). Who lands the coveted bottom spot? Can anyone knock Mahomes off his perch? And most importantly... where is Caleb Williams? Also keep an ear out for a very hungry, very thirsty special guest's ghostly presence. Thanks for listening!
S4 · E7
May 6 · 57 min
Draft Review!
The draft has come and gone and the guys have sat with it for a bit before speaking on it. What did they like about the players drafted? What did they hate? How do they feel about the overall draft strategy this year and in years past? Thanks for listening!
S4 · E6
April 24 · 3 hr 4 min
The 2026 NFL Draftcast feat. Nick
Three hours of the NFL draft from pick 1 to pick 32! Listen as the guys discuss football (maybe) Godzilla (definitely) hair (or the lack thereof) cats (unquestionably) and, eventually, Dillon Thieneman!
S4 · E5
April 21 · 31 min
2026 NFL Draftcast Announcements and S/CB/LB Talk
This week Travis is out here cold and alone! With the draft mere days away there are some announcements to get out about the upcoming 4th annual SKOdcast Live Draftcast. After that he gets into the back 7 of the defense in this draft. Is there any LB the Bears should be going after in the first two rounds? How about corner? And finally, we seem to know the Bears are taking a safety, but where, and who? Thanks for listening, and we'll see you Thursday!
S4 · E4
April 9 · 1 hr 15 min
The 2026 NFL Draft: The Defensive Line
This week on the SKOd we go all in on the DL in an exhaustive episode covering everyone we think could go to the Bears in round 1 and/or 2 (and maybe beyond!). The guys agree, disagree, agree to disagree, and generally bemoan the state of the draft AND the Bears defensive line. Enjoy!
S4 · E3
March 31 · 1 hr 2 min
2026 NFL Draft: QBs, RBs, WRs, and TEs
This year the guys are talking about the offense (sans OL) in a single episode! And that really tells the story about this draft class. Deep on defense, light on offense, and lacking many interesting players. What do we think about Fernando Mendoza and his slightly more mysterious brother, Francisco Mendoza? Is there a game breaking wide receiver in this draft the Bears should target? Wow, for a league moving back towards the run game this draft sure is bereft of good RB prospects. And what's all this fuss about Kenyon Sadiq?
S4 · E2
March 26 · 1 hr 4 min
The 2026 NFL Draft: Offensive Line with Quinten Krzysko of Bears on Tap
The SKOd starts their draft coverage this week, and this year we break with tradition and start with the offensive line! Quinten Krzysko of Bears on Tap (@ButkusStats) is back for the second year to talk about big sweaty men slapping man meat, and this year the Bears suddenly need a young center and MIGHT want a tackle. Who is the best tackle in this class? Who should the Bears take at 25 regardless of anything else if he's available? What about a center with those second round picks? Also, Kyle published a book! Incomplete Pass: A History of Chicago Bears Quarterbacks is on sale now in paperback or on Kindle Unlimited through our almighty ruler, Amazon! Either throw "Incomplete Pass" into the search bar on Amazon or click the truly unwieldy link below link below: https://www.amazon.com/Incomplete-Pass-History-Chicago-Quarterbacks-ebook/dp/B0GTRWHBT2/ref=sr_1_1?crid=XGSBQKP6EZH0&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ivn1LVGasCPyzzCH4MJVpYsFqx5JLZu3-Y9CpTTxR5ETEfj6wJCWOgHgoSJFPVC6dhiiJnyYkU5Ts31XJnMHphu0ivXEmXkgij5Ll1wP3ufrbcmRE8SEyP6PUOWxO9kmMB9D5KFH1mWQp7S7HPkkvA.DZIOmLpA0J9IbQVdWKE3JMCnerSalVNJ46kaYHCxmY0&dib_tag=se&keywords=incomplete+pass&qid=1774519500&sprefix=incomplete+pass%2Caps%2C170&sr=8-1
S4 · E1
March 10 · 56 min
Free Agent Free For All
Day 1 of free agency is almost over and the Bears have been active! Active trading for a center to replace the dearly departed Drew Dalman. Active in replacing Tremaine Edmunds! Active in signing Kobe Bryant?! A little late for that eh guys? Active in bringing back our beloved Braxton Jones for one last ride! Activating Travis against the NFL by not being granted those comp picks! All that discussed and much more, thanks for listening!
S3 · E38
February 25 · 1 hr 8 min
Ryan Poles vs. The Machines
This week on the SKOd we have the results of a long gestating experiment wherein Ryan Poles' 4 drafts do epic battle with 4 truly simple-minded robots (Excel formulas) ((Travis is an accountant, okay?!)) to see who comes out on top. How obvious have his good picks really been? Could he have honestly done much better on his bad picks? Who wins, man or machine?!
S3 · E37
February 19 · 1 hr 9 min
Gremlin Quarterbacks and Dishonorable Yards
This week Kyle lays out what he means by a Gremlin QB, Dishonorable Yards, and a Shanny Bot! What's a Jalen Hurts? Who is a Justin Herbert? WHY is a Jayden Daniels? How is Jared Goff? And where is Travis?! Thanks for listening!
S3 · E36
February 12 · 1 hr 5 min
2025 Season Report Cards: The Defense
This week the guys grade the rest of the Bears, this time on the defensive side, and they have much harsher sentiments for this side of the ball. This is of course except for team MVP Dayo Odeyingbo. Thanks for listening!
S3 · E35
January 29 · 1 hr 9 min
2025 Season Report Cards: The Offense
This week on the SKOD we have entered the Bears offseason, and for the first time in forever we just want next year to start already! To wrap up a fantastic first season with Ben Johnson at the helm the guys have brought back season report cards for each Bear. This week is for the offense. Sit back and enjoy as we grade out everyone with relevant snaps this season. Thanks for listening!

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