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Halas Intrigue
by WBEZ Chicago & The Chicago Sun-Times
The latest Chicago Bears news and analysis from the Chicago Sun-Times and WBEZ. Listen as we evaluate games, make predictions, provide insights and analyze the day’s big stories. Stay informed this football season with Chicago Sun-Times reporters and columnists Patrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Steve Greenberg.
Episodes
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Previewing the Falcons
Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser look ahead to Sunday's game in Atlanta.
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Well, That Sucked
Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser analyze the Bears' putrid performance against the Packers at Lambeau Field.
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Predicting the Packers-Bears Winner
Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down Sunday's Bears-Packers rivalry game and make their picks for who will win.
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Bears Ground Jets
Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down Kyle Monangai's big day.
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QB Who?
Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser preview Sunday's Bears-Jets game and discuss who should start at quarterback.
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Monday Night Quarterback
Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down Case Keenum's remarkable showing in the Bears;' 27-7 win over the Eagles on Monday night.
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So Who Plays QB?
Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down the Bears' quarterback carousel ahead of the Monday Night Football game against the Eagles and pick their winner.
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Caleb's Hurt, and the Bears Lose
Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down what happened to Caleb Williams and the Bears in their Sunday loss to the Vikings.
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Encore?
Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser preview the Vikings game Sunday at Soldier Field.
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The Bears Scored How Many Points?
Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down the Bears scoring a whopping 59 points against the Panthers in Sunday's season opener.
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Picking the Bears-Panthers Season Opener
Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser make their picks for the Bears' season — and Sunday's opener in Carolina.
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Is Kyler Gordon Done?
Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser analyze Bears GM Ryan Poles' moves — and his claim that he wasn't sure if Kyler Gordon would play for them ever again.
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That's A Wrap
Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser analyze the Bears' 24-15 win against the Titans in the final preseason game and debate what it means for cut day Sunday.
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Bears and Titans Scrap at Practice
Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down the Bears-Titans beef, analyze how Caleb Williams looked and get you ready for the preseason finale Saturday.
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Nothing Special
From Cincinnati, Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down the Bears' 27-9 loss to the Bengals on Saturday night — and Caleb Williams' performance.
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From Cincy
Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser analyze the Bears' joint practice with the Bengals.
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Early Thoughts
Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser analyze the Bears' 34-10 win over the Browns in the preseason opener at Soldier Field.
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The Stadium Slog
Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down the Bears' stadium update Thursday and discuss who won't play in Saturday's preseason opener against the Browns.
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Coby Bryant is Out, Now What?
Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down what Coby Bryant's injury means for the safety — and for the Bears.
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It's Report Day!
Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down the state of the Bears on training camp report day — and share what GM Ryan Poles and coach Ben Johnson had to say about their roster.
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Mandatory Fun
Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down what they've seen during the Bears' mandatory minicamp.
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Are the Bears Going to Hammond? Or Are They Bluffing?
Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down the Bears' latest stadium declaration — what it means and, more importantly, what it doesn't mean.
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Schedule Talk!
Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down the Bears' 2026 schedule.
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Rookie Minicamp!
Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser detail what they're watching at Bears rookie minicamp.
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Dillon Thieneman is the Man
Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser analyze the Bears' pick of Oregon's Dillon Thieneman in Round 1 — and why they would have gone in a different direction.
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NFL Draft Preview
Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser get you ready for the Bears' 2026 draft, which starts Thursday night.
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All Quiet on the Stadium Front
Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser analyze the Bears' latest stadium news — or lack thereof — from the NFL annual meetings.
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How Things Stand
Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down Ben Johnson's take on the Bears roster from the NFL Annual Meeting in Phoenix.
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New (League) Year, New Look
NFL free agency is underway. Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser look at the Bears' early moves.
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Breaking down the DJ Moore trade
Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser examine the trade of DJ Moore to the Bills and what it means for the Bears' offseason plans.
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A Surprise Retirement
Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down Bears center Drew Dalman's retirement and what effect it could have on the team's free-agent and draft plans.
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Checking the Crystal Ball
From the NFL Scouting Combine, Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser detail the moves the Bears could make in the next few weeks and talk about the stadium debate.
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Combining the Possibilities
Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down which Bears veterans could get cut — or traded — this offseason.
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Bears Look Forward
Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down what GM Ryan Poles and coach Ben Johnson had to say about the Bears' season.
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Bears' Season Ends in Dramatic Fashion
Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down another impossibly dramatic Bears game — this time a season-ending loss to the Rams at Soldier Field.
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Previewing the Bears' Big Game
Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down the Bears' most important football game in 15 years — a divisional round playoff game against the Rams on Sunday.
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Talking Caleb, Matthew Stafford and More
It's Rams week, and Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down what Caleb Williams had to say about the Bears' playoff matchup.
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The Bears' Unbelievable Comeback
Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down the Bears' rally to beat the Packers in Saturday night's playoff game.
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Picking a Bears-Packers Winner
Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser make their predictions for Saturday night's playoff game between the Bears and Packers.
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Packers Playoff Week
What did Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson say about the upcoming playoff game against the Packers? Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break it down.
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Loss to Lions Annoys Bears Heading Into the Playoffs
Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down the Bears' 19-16 loss to the Lions and preview Saturday's playoff game against the Packers.
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Previewing the Lions — and the Playoffs
Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down what's at stake for the Bears on Sunday — and when the playoffs begin.
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Positive Loss
Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down the Bears' 42-38 loss to the 49ers — and detail why it might be encouraging.
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Pro Bowl Snubs and 49ers Lookahead
Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down the Bears' three Pro Bowl winners, opine on who else could have made it and look ahead to the 49ers game Sunday night.
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What a Win!
Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down the Bears' crazy, improbable win against the Packers on Saturday night.
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Previewing the Packers Game
Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser preview the Bears' biggest game since 2018 and debate the merits — or lack thereof — of a stadium in Northwest Indiana.
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Brown out
Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down the Bears' 31-3 win against the Browns at Soldier Field.
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A Must-Win vs. the Browns
Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser preview Sunday's frigid home game against the Browns, Myles Garrett and Shedeur Sanders.
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Rivalry Rewind
Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down the Bears' 28-21 loss to the Packers.
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It's Packers Week!
Patrick Finley and Jason Liessr break down the Bears' chances against the Packers, make their picks for Sunday's game and examine the team's playoff chances.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The latest Chicago Bears news and analysis from the Chicago Sun-Times and WBEZ. Listen as we evaluate games, make predictions, provide insights and analyze the day’s big stories. Stay informed this football season with Chicago Sun-Times reporters and columnists Patrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Steve Greenberg.
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The latest Chicago Bears news and analysis from the Chicago Sun-Times and WBEZ. Listen as we evaluate games, make predictions, provide insights and analyze the day’s big stories. Stay informed this football season with Chicago Sun-Times reporters and columnists Patrick Finley, Jason Lieser and...
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