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Bears, Birds, and Brews
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"Bears, Birds, and Brews" is a podcast about the Chicago Bears, the Atlanta Falcons, and craft beer! The hosts are Asif Lakhani and Nabeel Lalani. In addition to trying a unique beer each episode, Asif and Nabeel also recap and preview each team's most recent and upcoming games and discuss other trending topics in the sports world.
Episodes
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Our Super Super Bowl Recap
Rams won ICYMI + more. Also, this might be our last episode ever?! Let us know whether it should or shouldn't be by sending a Tweet to @BearsBirdsBrews or a DM on Instagram @bearsbirdsandbrews. Thanks for all the support, memories, and another great NFL season!
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Super Bowl 2022 Preview, Part 2: Prop Bets, Predictions, Analysis, and More!
The biggest game of the year is finally here! On this episode, Asif and Nabeel cover everything from how we got here, who will win it all, and what's going to happen at halftime as well as key playmakers and strategies that will determine the outcome of this game. This episode also covers recent...
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Super Bowl 2022 Preview, Part 1: Super Burrow
Super Bowl LVI is coming soon! On this episode, we talk about how we got here, what's ahead, and discuss the latest NFL head coaching updates (at the time of this recording). Cheers!
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AFC & NFC Championship Game Previews, Bears New GM, WWE Royal Rumble Predictions
The final three games of the NFL season are upon us! We discuss how we got here and what we think might happen in tomorrow's conference championship games. Also, is this the end of Tom Brady's career? And most importantly, Da Bears have a new GM... tune in to find out what the Falcons connection...
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NFL Divisional Round 2021
The drama of the NFL Playoffs is heating up with eight teams still in contention for the grand prize! Tune in to hear what we think is going to happen, what the best game will be, and more. Cheers!
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Dawgs Win the Natty, Super Wild Card Weekend 2021, and beer!
Editor's note: Asif did not predict a pick-six (of course) in last week's championship game, and he didn't even really get the score right like he also allegedly claimed during last week's predictions. He's sorry about that. The title of this episode says it all... Go Dawgs! Listen to the end for...
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NFL Week 18, 2021: Quinnception
On this week's episode, we celebrate the lives of John Madden and Dan Reeves. Toward the end of the show, we discuss CFB Playoff National Championship game between Georgia and Alabama next Monday, Jan. 10. Before that, we discuss the final week of the NFL season, which includes record-setting...
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NFL Week 17, 2021: Happy New Beer
It's our last episode of 2021! We're doing something special for it too... For starters, BOTH the Falcons and Bears won their games last weekend, which might be the tenth time in show history that's happened. Second, we talk about what's in store for each team's next game—Atlanta vs. Buffalo...
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NFL Week 16, 2021: The Pod before Christmas
Christmas is (almost) here! However, we're both awaiting the gift of a win this holiday season. This week's episode covers the Falcons being dismantled by the 49ers in a de-facto Wild Card matchup and previews the potential embarrassment (or is it?) of a loss to the Lions at home this coming...
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NFL Week 15, 2021: "In the Hunt" for a Merry Christmas
Christmas is almost here, as is the Falcons first playoff berth in a few years...hopefully! On this week's episode, we talk about the significance of Atlanta's 4 p.m. kickoff against San Francisco (spoiler alert: Falcons can go from "in the hunt" to NFC Wild Card with a win) + what it'll take to...
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NFL Week 14, 2021: It's Beginning to Look a lot like We're Bad Teams
We're back with another fresh episode for y'all! This one covers how Da Bears are bad and how the Falcons are somehow worse. So what's next for both teams? Chicago plays Green Bay on SNF this week; the only thing worth looking forward to in that game is return of Justin Fields. Atlanta plays a...
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NFL Week 13, 2021: Santa's Coming to Elsewhere
On this week's episode, both Nick Saban and Tom Brady are coming to town (Atlanta)! One is coming to play the Falcons, while the other is seeking another SEC Championship win against the Georgia Bulldogs. Kyler Murray and DeAndre Hopkins might be coming to Chicago to suit up against Da Bears, but...
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NFL Week 12, 2021: Holiday Reunions and Departures
This week, we have the return of Nadir! To celebrate his return, we drink a plethora of beers from TrimTab, Martin House & Monday Night Brewing. We also discuss the recent Bears and Falcons games, the fallout of both, and the potential firing of Matt Nagy. Happy holidays!
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Bonus Episode: WhistlePig Wednesday
This episode is a BONUS! On it, we speak to Liz Rhoades, M.S., who is the Founder and Principal of Spirit Safe Consulting, LLC. We discuss the newest RTD (ready to drink) offering from WhistlePig Whiskey, which is the PiggyBack Barrel Aged Rye Smash. The canned cocktail is made with 100% estate…
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NFL Week 11, 2020: TrimTab IPA - Gravitational Nectar
Waddup! WE are BACK with a BRAND NEW episode. This week's show is about the Cowboys manhandling the Falcons in Arlington, the Bears readying to play the Baltimore Ravens in Chicago this coming Sunday, and what's next for both teams. Plus... a tie?? and Cam Newton is BACK. #shoutout to TrimTab...
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NFL Week 10, 2021: A Week of Revenge
On this week's episode, we talk about the very questionable officiating in the Monday Night Football game between the Bears vs. Steelers and how it may have actually cost Chicago the game. On the bright side, Justin Fields may have played his best game yet. He and the rest of the Monsters of the...
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NFL Week 9, 2021: Braves Win the World Series! + PFF's Brad Spielberger Joins to Discuss NFL Trade Deadline and More
On this week's episode, the Atlanta Braves are World Series champs! The second half of the show (~20 minutes in), we welcome back one of our favorite guests, Brad Spielberger from Pro Football Focus. We discuss a lot with him, such as the NFL Trade Deadline, future of Da Bears and their upcoming...
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NFL Week 8, 2021: Braves in 6
This week's episode starts and ends with Braves World Series talk... it's our time, Atlanta! Elsewhere, we discuss a red hot Matt Ryan and back-to-back wins for the Dirty Birds. Also, what's up with Calvin Ridley? For the Bears segment, we discuss the mess that is the Monsters of the Midway.…
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NFL Week 7, 2021: Bears, Double Birds, and Brews
This week's episode is packed! We discuss Packers vs. Bears and Bears vs. Bucs, as well as Falcons vs. Dolphins this weekend. There's also talk about kombucha, fantasy football, and the Braves too. Cheers!
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NFL Week 6, 2021: Wisconsin Hate Week
This week's episode is a fun one! (Really all of them are, as you know...) On it, we discuss the infamous Bears vs. Packers matchup: what's at stake, why Da Bears can win, and what needs to happen in order for that to happen. As for the Falcons side, the Dirty Birds are back from across the pond...
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NFL Week 5, 2021: The Return of Nab (& Tom Brady)
On this week's episode, we crack open a fresh lager (x4) from Halfway Crooks in Atlanta, GA, while Nabeel talks about his trip to Chicago over the weekend that included Justin Fields first win as QB1. Next up, the Bears travel to Vegas to see how well that gamble on moving up for Fields is really...
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NFL Week 4, 2021: What Is The Answer?
This episode is only 35 minutes long—shoutout to the special effects (intro & ending) for the extra runtime. This episode is also about the Nick Foles # of sacks (9) that Justin Fields took on the field against the Browns in his return to Ohio over the weekend, as well as simple and pure joy (!)…
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NFL Week 3, 2021: Downtown Rams + Andy Dalton's Lack of Revenge & 28-3 = 25 (Points Scored by the Falcons against Brady, of course)
This week's episode features a special guest, Mr. Jake Ellenbogen from Downtown Rams! The first 30+ minutes of the episode is our conversation with him about why the Rams (in his opinion) are the best team in the NFL, plus how and why they'll have an opportunity to prove it in their next three...
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NFL Week 2, 2021: Reset
We're back with REAL football talk! Week 1 of the NFL is over and the Falcons and Bears are 0-2 combined. While it sucks for fans of either/both (not even Asif can justify that!) teams, it does make for a great conversation on this week's episode! Other topics include our Falcons vs. Bucs preview...
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Ale Sharpton's Fantasy Football Special
We're back with one of our favorite guests, Ale Sharpton, and discussing one of our favorite topics, fantasy football! This episode was recorded on-location at SweetWater Brewery in Atlanta, GA, on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021. On it, we discuss fantasy football sleepers, standouts, projections, and...
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NFL Week 1: From DownTown Duluth
Asif ventured out to Nabs side of town Down Town Duluth. We talked NFL Week one Bears vs Rams and Eagle vs Falcons. We also talked some fantasy football and NFL bold predictions!!!! All while enjoying some craft beers at Truck and Tap Duluth !!!
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NFL Preseason 2021: Week 3
On this week's episode, Asif and Nabeel discuss some big news out of the Falcons camp (AJ McCarron out for the season), the Bears naming their starting QB for the season, and more. We'll be back with Asif and Nabeel's fantasy draft results early next week... stay tuned! Cheers!
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LIVE Fantasy Mock Draft On Air + Bears and Falcons Preseason Notes
This week's episode features a live fantasy mock draft on air in addition to coverage of numerous NFL preseason topics, such as Justin Fields playing in his first NFL action, what's happening in joint practices between the Falcons and Dolphins in Miami, plus more. Cheers!
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Men in Gray Suits Talk NFL Preseason, Bulls and Hawks Signings, Bobby Bowden, and More
This week's episode runs just over 30 minutes long but covers stuff we'll be talking about for months and years to come! Specifically, we discuss Asif's notes from the first Falcons open practice under Arthur Smith, what Nabeel is looking for from Da Bears in preseason action, where each host...
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Cubs Trades, Justin Fields Takes the Field, Matt Ryan and... practice?!
We talkin about practice?!?! Cheers
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Festivus in July
Aaron Rodgers is back! ("Rodgers!") And he's airing his grievances. Elsewhere, Justin Fields is finally seeing some real NFL action for the first time. However, he can only be the "steal of the draft" if he's used, right? Down in Hotlanta (literally a heat wave right now), Matt Ryan made a public...
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Milwaukee Bucks Win NBA Finals
The Bucks just won their first NBA championship since 1971! On this episode, Asif and Nabeel record a live reaction to the postgame after Milwaukee's win. They also provide their way too early predictions for who's the favorite for next year's NBA title and what happens to Phoenix from here. Then...
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Classic Finals Lager
This week on the podcast, we're talking NBA Finals, MLB, MMA, and even some fútbol! First, we start with the beers (as always), then we move onto the NBA Finals and if Giannis can/will/should win Finals MVP even if the Bucks lose. From there, we try to find our footing (pun intended;) while…
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NBA Finals Preview
This week's episode is a quick one! On it, we discuss the Hawks NBA Playoffs run coming to an end, what the team needs to get over the hump next season, and also congratulate Nate McMilan on officially becoming the team's head coach! Then we talk about the NBA Finals matchup between Phoenix and...
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Scottie (Pippen) Doesn't Know
This week's topics include: The Atlanta Hawks making it happen without Trae Young Giannis injury update Clippers vs. Suns Scottie Pippen making a bunch of absurd comments lately Aaron Rodgers possibly opting out of his contract due to Covid protocols before July 2 deadline Cheers!
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Shirsey I'm Not Shirsey
On this week's episode, we're talking about two incredible Game 7s in the Eastern Conference—one featuring this show's beloved Atlanta Hawks! Then we transition into talking about the Eastern Conference Finals, which tip off tonight, between Atlanta and Milwaukee. Our prediction for this show…
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Playoff Wolfpack
We are back, and so are the Hawks! On this week's episode, we talk about some intricacies surrounding Atlanta's amazing NBA Playoff run—before Game 5 happened! Then we talk about the rest of the NBA Playoffs, including the indefinite absences of both Kawhi Leonard and Chris Paul, plus how KD and...
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Julio Jones Trade Reaction
We're back with a quick one! Following up on last week's conversation with Will from The Falcoholic, which is still worth listening to btw, this episode is all about Julio Jones (finally) being traded. He's officially off to Tennessee. Nabeel and Asif discuss the details of the trade, what it…
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Discussing Julio Jones and More with Will McFadden of The Falcoholic
We hope you enjoyed our Clip of the Week (instead of a traditional episode) on social media last week. This week we're back with an episode that—in our opinion—is well worth the wait! On this episode, we're talking with none other than Will McFadden, current freelancer for The Falcoholic and…
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Play-in Podcast
Apologies for the neglect to our 14 Apple Podcast subscribers; we have 15 other subscribers combined on our seven other podcasting platforms, so... you know. But this is truly—no pun intended, literally—one of Asif's favorite episodes of all time! It's a fun, engaging conversation about the 2021...
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Breaking Brews: NFL Schedule Release
We're back to our regularly scheduled programming this week! And by that we mean Nabeel is drinking again because Ramadan is over. This week's beer is a BBA peanut butter s'mores imperial stout from Hubbard's Cave in the Chicago area, which we picked up during our visit to the brewery a few weeks...
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Cinco de Fields
The NFL Draft was last weekend. Birds, Birds, and Brews was in Chicago for it! Asif landed at O'Hare when the Bears traded up, but where was Nabeel?!? Spotty internet connection on the plane and in this episode had some things lost in translation, but Justin Fields is going to be Da Bears next...
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Taco Mac beverage director Matt Wells
This week's episode features another super special guest! This time we're speaking with Matt Wells, beverage director of Taco Mac. Atlantans know Taco Mac as an institution for wings and beer. The brand is something Matt takes pride in and has worked hard to make a top dining and imbibing...
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Drunk Mock Draft (Picks 11-32)
Our live Drunk Mock Draft continues this week with picks 11-32 of the first round! Some highlights of this episode are the beers (always!), the Chicago Bears not-so-sexy pick at 18, a new quarterback entering the NFC South, some non-playoff playoff teams getting better immediately, and Arselan...
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Drunk Mock Draft (Picks 1-10)
It's part one of our 2021 NFL Draft special! On this episode, Asif and Nabeel go down the board and make the first 10 picks in the draft—with some help from Mr. Logo himself, Arselan. Live mock drafts are all the rage right now, and there was some great and enthusiastic conversation on this...
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Brewmance director, Christo Brock
This special episode of Bears, Birds, and Brews features an interview with Christo Brock, who is the director of the new documentary Brewmance (https://www.brewmancemovie.com/). His film tells the story of multiple brewers' journeys about making it in the craft beer industry. It is beautiful,...
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QB Madness
On this week's episode we talk Sam Darnold getting traded to the NFC South and what it means for the upcoming NFL Draft. Before that, we also talk (half jokingly) about the draft prospects for Gonzaga's Jalen Suggs, who was a great high school quarterback, but mainly we focus on his exceptional...
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Unofficial 3-Way
We're back... literally! This week's episode is a very special one as Nabeel and I got to record again in person (all Covid protocols met) for the first time in MONTHS. And we sure have a lot to talk about too! We start with talking about having a beer on the forever-infamous 3-28 Day (a.k.a....
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Tip Top Madness
This week's episode revolves around the madness that is the NCAA Tournament, Andy Dalton being the new QB of the Chicago Bears (still), and another week of NFL free agency. Specifically, we re-visit Da Bears acquisition of Andy Dalton (spoiler: still not a good move), the release of Kyle Fuller,...
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Tamper Me Legally
The legal tampering period in the NFL is open, and Da Bears did what Da Bears do best... make another move for a bridge quarterback way too early in the free agency period. Other stuff happens on this episode too—such as Matt Ryan restructuring his deal, the Jags making splashes in free agency…
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"Bears, Birds, and Brews" is a podcast about the Chicago Bears, the Atlanta Falcons, and craft beer! The hosts are Asif Lakhani and Nabeel Lalani. In addition to trying a unique beer each episode, Asif and Nabeel also recap and preview each team's most recent and upcoming games and discuss other trending topics in the sports world.
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