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Sliding into Virginia’s DMs

Virginia Halas McCaskey's DMs are now open and we're sliding right on in with all of our Chicago Bears takes. 

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  1. 42

    2026 VDMs Wins Draft

    Kev and Adam have their annual wins draft where they go back and forth picking and talking about each team in the NFL trying to pick the set of teams that will win the most amount of games.2024 & 2025 Winner: Adam

  2. 41

    2026 Bears Post-Draft Talk

    Took a month but Kev and Adam finally found time to discuss the Chicago Bears draft picks. Better late than never, right!

  3. 40

    2026 Dueling Mock

    2026 Dueling Mock Draft

  4. 39

    2025 Post Season Transition

    Adam and Kev discuss the wild ride the 2025 NFC NORTH CHAMPION Chicago Bears season has been, how the roster has stacked up thus far, and how they feel about the division champs going into the playoffs before the Bears take on the Packers this Saturday in the wildcard round. #FTP

  5. 38

    Chicago Bears Weeks 1-3 Review and Week 4 Mini-Preview

    Adam and Kev deep dive into what they've seen from Caleb and the rest of the Chicago Bears through the first 3 weeks of the 2025 NFL Season and quickly preview the Week 4 matchup against the Raiders.

  6. 37

    2025 VDMs All Players Madden Fantasy Draft

    Kev and Adam have their annual All Players Madden Fantasy draft where they each draft a team of starters from all the NFL teams but this time they limit it to all players drafted since the 2021 NFL Draft.Recorded: 7/11/2025

  7. 36

    2025 VDMs Wins Draft

    Kev and Adam have their annual wins draft where they go back and forth picking and talking about each team in the NFL trying to pick the set of teams that will win the most amount of games.2024 Winner: Adam

  8. 35

    2025 Chicago Bears Pre-Draft Analysis

    Kev and Adam discuss the Chicago Bears draft needs, numerous potential 1st round prospects, and more!

  9. 34

    2025 Chicago Bears Free Agency

    Kev and Adam are late to the party but that gives them the chance to talk about all of the Chicago Bears Trades and Free Agency moves after fully digesting them.

  10. 33

    Let's Talk Bears Coaching Staff

    Adam and Kev breakdown Ben Johnson's coaching staff hires.Kev tries to make jokes, Adam is too zoned in to acknowledge said jokes.

  11. 32

    RIP Ginny and We Talk Ben Johnson

    Adam and Kev pay respects to the podcasts namesake and former matriarch of the Chicago Bears Virginia McCaskey and debate if they should keep the name of the podcast.They then discuss the Bears hiring Ben Johnson and discuss their thoughts of the coaching search, including what was going through their heads during it.

  12. 31

    Bears Week 11/12 Review/Preview Show

    Kev and Adam review the Chicago Bears heart breaking loss to the Packers.Adam then gushes about Brian Flores as they break down the Viking's defense and the rest of the matchups for the upcoming game against Minnesota.

  13. 30

    Bears Week 10 Review - Absolutely Abysmal

    Bears Offensive performance against the Patriots was flat out unacceptable, so much so, that we could not hold back and wait till our weekly Review-Preview show to discuss it.Join us as we try break down the numerous concerns we have, discuss the coaching staff, and offer up our suggestions as to what could be done to fix it.

  14. 29

    Bears Week 9/10 Review/Preview Show

    Kev and Adam recorded an entire episode mindlessly rambling about their frustrations with the Bears, but also the overreactions and bad takes coming from the media and fans.And then they threw the whole thing out!Join them as they successfully recap most of the important points they literally just spent two hours failing to make!And, of course, discuss this weeks matchup against the Patriots.

  15. 28

    Bears Week 8/9 Review/Preview Show

    We're back! We discuss the disappointment we felt losing to the Commies and preview the Bears game against the Cardinals!

  16. 27

    Bears Week 5/6 Review/Preview Show

    We briefly touch on the win against the Bears win against the Panthers as we quickly shift our focus to London and the Bears matchup against the Jaguars.

  17. 26

    Bears Week 4/5 Review/Preview Show

    Join us as we breakdown the Bears game against the Rams.  Kev then brings up potential concerns about how Caleb Williams might be getting coached and Adam is not yet ready to agree with him on them.Then, we breakdown the matchup against the Panthers and the former QB1: The Red Rifle.

  18. 25

    Bears Week 3/4 Review/Preview Show

    Kev and Adam think they're tired of talking about all of the same old issues and realize that they're not that tired of talking about all of the same old issues.We give McVay his flowers as we then pivot to talking about the Bears Rams matchup.

  19. 24

    Bears Week 2/3 Review/Preview PANIC!

    We use last weeks game against the Texans to discuss and breakdown why, while there are reasons to panic, there might also not be.There is plenty of criticism to go around, but during our incoherent rambling, we attempt to bring some nuanced points to remind ourselves that it might not be as bad as it looks or might not be bad for the reasons we all think.

  20. 23

    Bears Week 2 Review Preview Show

    It's our first ever weekly review preview show!Kev and Adam breakdown their thoughts from Week 1 and preview the Week 2 matchup between the Chicago Bears matchup and the Houston Texans on SNF

  21. 22

    Bears Week 1 Preview and Season Hot Takes

    Football is back! Kev and Adam discuss the KC/Bal game and some broad NFL week 1 thoughts (whiffing on our GB/Phi prediction) before diving into the emotional trauma the Bears have inflicted on Kev as we both try to and fail to temper our expectations.We then talk through the matchup against the Titans and slowly work our way to how we see this game going.Finally, we then borrow a segment from some ESPN pods and give you our Mild, Medium and Hot Bears takes for the 2024 season!

  22. 21

    2024 NFL Wins Draft

    It's a high stakes NFL Wins Draft, as Kev and Adam compete to pick the teams they think will have the best record in the 2024 NFL Season with more than their dignity on the line for whoever's set of teams suck more when all is said and done.

  23. 20

    One Big Thing: 2024 Defensive Personnel

    Adam and Kev discuss each player on the Chicago Bears defense and give one big thought they have on each of them.

  24. 19

    One Big Thing: 2024 Offensive Personnel

    Adam and Kev discuss each player on the Chicago Bears offense and give one big thought they have on each of them.  

  25. 18

    Rebuilding the Bears: A Retrospective Look at the 2024 Offseason

    Rebuilding the Bears: A Retrospective Look is a 3 part series where Kev and Adam review the work Poles and his front office has done to rebuild the Chicago Bears by revisiting each offseason and the moves made.In this episode, we look back at the 2024 Offseason.

  26. 17

    Rebuilding the Bears: A Retrospective Look at the 2023 Offseason

    Rebuilding the Bears: A Retrospective Look is a 3 part series where Kev and Adam review the work Poles and his front office has done to rebuild the Chicago Bears by revisiting each offseason and the moves made.In this episode, we look back at the 2023 Offseason.

  27. 16

    Rebuilding the Bears: A Retrospective Look at the 2022 Offseason

    Rebuilding the Bears: A Retrospective Look is a 3 part series where Kev and Adam review the work Poles and his front office has done to rebuild the Chicago Bears by revisiting each offseason and the moves made.In this episode, we look back at the 2022 Offseason.

  28. 15

    Dueling Draft - Assembling the Best NFL Rosters

    Kevin and Adam compete and draft the best NFL Starting Roster they can put together based on all of the existing 2024 NFL players.

  29. 14

    QB Draft - Drafting The Best Backups

    Since everyone else seems to be doing a QB Draft, Kev and Adam decided to do one of their own.

  30. 13

    Roster Breakdown: Defense

    Adam and Kevin break down the Bears’ defensive depth chart. Adam gets kicked by a dog. Kevin makes a famous friend for the podcast.

  31. 12

    Roster Breakdown: Offense

    Adam and Kevin break down the current state of the Bears’ offensive position groups following the draft. Kevin struggles to remember five fruits. Adam is still unsure whether R.W. McQuarters actually exists.

  32. 11

    Draft Recap

    Adam and Kevin recap the Bears’ draft while it’s still fresh in everyone’s heads. Adam limits his Noah Sewell thoughts to under 10 minutes. Kevin chugs a small Gatorade in 3 seconds.

  33. 10

    DRAFT TALK: Edge Rushers

    Adam and Kevin wrap up the trilogy by talking about EDGE prospects. Kevin’s internet works great and if he sounds weird he was doing it on purpose. Adam decides he won’t be joining the 7th floor crew.

  34. 9

    DRAFT TALK: Defensive Interior

    Adam and Kevin give their thoughts on some defensive interior draft targets. Kevin ponders the anatomy of man, and the anatomy of man’s best friend. Adam makes the case for Calijah Can’t-See-the-Field and his little t-rex arms.(Credit to Austin Gayle of the Ringer for the Kancey Nickname)

  35. 8

    DRAFT TALK: Offensive Tackles

    Adam and Kevin discuss the offensive tackle prospects. Kevin isn’t mad that Adam forgot to record the first episodes Adam isn’t mad either.

  36. 7

    Justin Fields QB1

    We said we wouldn't but then we did!Previously unreleased, we decided to give the public what they want, every take we have about Justin Fields, the narrative surrounding him, and the people talking about him!Listen to us mumble stumble and vomit all over ourselves as we attempt to record our first ever episode and see why we never wanted it to see the light of day! 

  37. 6

    Poles' Soothing Presser Part II

    Adam and Kevin continue to talk about Ryan Poles’ presser and talk through the draft’s top nine picks. Kevin needlessly makes potential enemies for the show. Adam drives 135 MPH.

  38. 5

    Poles' Soothing Presser Part I

    Adam and Kevin talk about the next batch of Bears signings. Adam reminisces about having his hair straightened. Kevin outlaws a former Bears’ name from being mentioned.

  39. 4

    Hypothetical 28-Year-Old

    Adam and Kevin talk about the first batch of Bears signings. Kevin poses a hypothetical that may or may not have a point. Adam tries to spell “Samardzija” and ends up speaking Portuguese.Editors Note: this was recorded on 03/15/23 but due to technical issues, is very very late

  40. 3

    TRADE?!?

    Adam and Kevin officially anoint King Poles. We talk about the surplus trade value, whether DJ Moore is great or merely very good, what the bears might do with the 9th pick, and whether panthers fans should be happy.  Adam provides an important Okereke update. Kevin wastes money betting on the #1 pick.

  41. 2

    oh-kur-ee-kee

    You thought it was fascinating hearing Adam and Kevin talk about offensive free agent targets? Well here’s defensive free agents! We try to identify the bears next 3-tech, talk about how terrible the free agent edge rushers are, and decide whether we care about linebacker or corner. Adam refuses to talk about Eddie Jackson. Kevin gets catfished.

  42. 1

    Outdated WR Thoughts

    Come for the outdated WR thoughts, stay for the outdated Saquon Barkley and Orlando Brown thoughts! Adam and Kevin talk about offensive players the bears’ could target in free agency and trade. Kevin dismisses the possibility of acquiring a player like DJ Moore and Adam doesn’t edit it out for some reason.

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