Episodes
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Episode 216 - Bears Acquire Jeffery Simmons! Seahawks Preview
The Bears are all in! Trading two 1st round picks to the Titans for DT Jeffery Simmons, the Bears now have a legit monster on the defensive line. With the head coach and quarterback getting things clicking on offense, this move tells us that the Bears are going for it RIGHT NOW. We discuss the...
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Episode 215 - Bears Beat the Patriots on TNF
With the quick turnaround, the Bears win their 2nd game in 5 days, improving their record to 5-2 on the season, and beat the defending AFC champs. While the Bears never trailed, it never felt secure until Rome Odunze fell on the onside kick attempt by New England with less than a minute to go. We...
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Episode 214 - Bears Beat the Falcons, Caleb's Return!
Caleb Williams returned after missing the last 3 games, with an incredibly impressive performance in Atlanta! Kyler Gordon also returned, and had a dominating performance on defense, including 3 sacks and 2 forced fumbles. We discuss the game; the Good, the Bad and the Ugly; and look at some of…
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Episode 213 - Bears Prepare for Falcons....with Caleb?
We start this episode with our "After Further Review," forcing ourselves to look back at the dreadful loss to the Packers at Lambeau. Yuck. We then get into concerns over the rest of this season, mainly the defense, and what realistic expectations may be for this season. Finally, we make our...
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Episode 212 - Packers Humiliate Bears
No way to put this nicely: The Bears were outplayed, outcoached, outclassed by the Green Bay Packers. Tyson Bagent did not look like an NFL quarterback, the defense gave up big play after big play afer big play, and Matt LeFleur's Packers clearly enjoyed piling it on and grinding the Bears into…
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Episode 211 - Previewing Bears/Packers with Special Guest Former Student Tim!
It's Bears/Packers week! To preview the matchup, Chris is joined by special guest host Former Student Tim! After a quick recap of the Bears win over the Jets, Tim introduces a new Bearly Educated bit: "The Punching Bag Power Rankings!" We then preview Bears/Packers, as well as the other…
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Episode 210 - Bears Beat Jets Behind Bagent
Last week was Case Keenum and the Eagles, today it was Tyson Bagent and the Jets. Perhaps most surprisingly, the Bears defense has been far better than expected or projected. However you look at it, the Bears are now 3-1 and have not had their starting quarterback. We discuss the Good, the Bad…
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Episode 209 - Bears Beat Philly with Case Keenum! Jets Preview
We start today's show by recapping the Bears surprising double-digit win over the Eagles this past Monday night, led by 3rd string QB Case Keenum. He played really well, and we wonder if he, or backup Tyson Bagent, will get the nod to start this Sunday vs the Jets. Thanks for listening!...
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Episode 208 - Bears Prepare to Host Eagles, Packers Fall to Falcons
The football week started with a surprising drubbing of the Packers by the Falcons at Lambeau. Are the Packers, for the first time in 30 years, bad? In our "After Further Review" segment we briefly revisit the Bears demoralizing loss to the Vikings, and we found some positives to share, after…
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Episode 207 - Nightmare on the Lakefront
Everything, and we mean EVERYTHING went wrong for the Bears today in their 9-3 loss to the Vikings. 9 to 3. Long before Caleb got hurt and left the game, not a thing went right for the Bears. Weather was a major factor, but turnovers, questionable decisions, bad penalties...not a whole lot of…
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Episode 206 - Vikings Come to Invade Soldier Field
After exploding for 59 points on the road in the season opener, the Bears hope to have another outstanding showing of offense at the home opener vs Minnesota. A tougher task, though, with the Vikings defense. But it's a great test for the Bears! We start our discussion with "After Further…
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Episode 205 - Bears Win Opener in Carolina!
59, yes, 59 points from the Bears offense to seal the victory for the season opener. Caleb Williams had 2 rushing and 2 passing TDs, Swift and Monangai picked up where they left off in their punishing run game, and receivers did their part in catching AND blocking, and the Bears offense was...
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Episode 204 - Bears Head to Carolina for Opener
Football is back!! We got Wednesday and Thursday games to kick off the season, and both were lackluster; we discuss what we saw in the Seattle and...Melbourne games! And Finally....we get to talk about a Bears game!!! They get started this Sunday, visiting the Panthers. We discuss and make our...
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Episode 203 - 2026 NFL Preview!
The wait is almost over. The months of speculation, optimism and fear-mongering, hope and doubt; we're less than a week away from the start of the 2026 season! We wrap up the Bears pre-season, then jump into regular season league discussion, including who we think wins each division and makes the...
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Episode 202 - Bears Pre-Season Wrapping Up
The Bears will face the Titans for their 3rd and final pre-season game of the season, then it's on to the regular season and the Bears try to defend their division title. We discuss what we might see in this final exhibition game, major roster concerns, and areas of need. Thanks for listening!...
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Episode 201 - Catching Up on the Bears Offseason
It's been a busy summer, but we're back to talk Bears!! We re-cap the Bears draft picks and reasoning behind the picks (and we trust Ben Johnson to make the picks, how nice is that??). We also touch on the never-ending saga that is the new Bears stadium, and if it really matters where they play....
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Episode 200 - Bears Offseason Moves and Draft Talk
It's been awhile, but we're back! To catch up, we discuss the free agency moves the Bears have made, the DJ Moore trade, what to expect in the draft this week, and why being good makes the draft feel very different than previous years! Thanks for listening! @Bearly_Educated...
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Episode 199 - 2025 Bears Season Comes to an End
It was a great ride, but it ended in the divisional round of the NFC playoffs, when the Rams beat our Beloved Bears in overtime at Soldier Field. We also share our Super Bowl thoughts, and remember Chicago media legend Terry Boers. Thanks for listening! @Bearly_Educated…
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Episode 198 - Bears and Rams Divisional Round Preview
The Bears are set to host the L.A. Rams this Sunday on the lakefront. Before we look to that game, we spend a few minutes reliving the thrill that was the Wild Card round win over the Packers. Thanks for listening! @Bearly_Educated [email protected] BuyMeACoffee.com/Bearly_Educated
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Episode 197 - Bears Beat Packers, AdvanceI
In yet another come from behind win, the Bears score 25 points in the 4th quarter to beat Green Bay 31-27. We discuss this (yet again) improbable win. We also discuss Caleb Williams, and the Bears finally having "that dude," that you win games because of. Thanks for listening! @Bearly_Educated...
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Episode 196 - Bears and Packers Round Three, Wild Card Weekend
The Bears will play the Packers for third time this season, as they meet in round one of the playoffs. We discuss the matchup and the difficulty of objectivity. We also take a look at the other Wild Card weekend matchups and make our predictions. Thanks for listening! Bear Down! @Bearly_Educated...
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Episode 195 - Bears Beat Packers in Amazing Finish
Where to start? Down by 10 with 5 minutes to go, the Bears come back to beat the Packers in overtime. We discuss our initial reaction to this amazing win. Thanks for listening! @Bearly_Educated [email protected] BuyMeACoffee.com/Bearly_Educated
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Episode 194 - Bears Lose to Packers Again, but Feels Different
The Bears were underdogs, but it still stings to lose to Green Bay AGAIN. But, the way the second half unfolded, it's possible that things really are different this time, and the Bears will get another crack at them in Soldier Field in 2 weeks. Until then, we discuss another disappointing loss…
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Episode 193 - The Bears are Good, Beat Philly
It can't be denied anymore: the 2025 Bears are good. No more caveats about only beating bad teams, back-up QBs; they went into Philadelphia and beat the defending champs in their house. And it was a dominant win. By winning their 9th game, the Bears are guaranteed a winning season. Between the...
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Episode 192 - Bears Grab Win Number 8, Beat Steelers
In what turned out to be another nail-biter, the Bears win their eighth game of the season. We discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly, as well as the general direction of this team under head coach Ben Johnson and his staff. Thanks for listening! @Bearly_Educated [email protected]...
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Episode 191 - Bears to Face Steelers and Nemesis Rodgers
This Sunday the Bears will host Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Does facing Rodgers while he's leading another team make a difference in watching this game? Should it? Thanks for listening! @Bearly_Educated [email protected] buymeacoffee.com/Bearly_Educated
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Episode 190 - Bears and Vikings Round 2 Preview
The Bears will be looking for revenge as they travel up to the Twin Cities to take on the Vikings. A lot has changed for the Bears since their week 1 loss at home to Minnesota, so we discuss our game expectations. We also look back to last week's win over the Giants, and preview other big games...
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Episode 189 - Bears Win Another Thriller, Beat Giants
The Bears gave us all high blood pressure once again, as they score 14 in the last few minutes to beat the Giants at Soldier Field, 24-20. We start the show with very special guest Avery Janzen, Mark's oldest daughter and Bears watching buddy! We then get into our "Good, Bad and the Ugly" from…
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Episode 188 - Bears Prepare for the Giants
We start with "After Further Review," taking a quick look back to the win over the Bengals. We then take a look at the upcoming game against the Giants, as well as the rest of the divisionional matchups. We close the episode talking about the tragic death of Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland, and...
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Episode 187 - Bears win a Wild One in Cincy
WOW...the Bears win a shootout with the Bengals, improving their record to 5-3 on the season. We discuss the good, the bad and the ugly from the game. Thanks for listening! @Bearly_Educated [email protected] BuyMeACoffee.com/Bearly_Educated
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Episode 186 - Bears Lose to Ravens, Bengals Next
The four-game winning streak comes to an end as the Bears fall to the Ravens. We discuss all the factors that led to the loss, and wonder why the Chicago media insists on only blaming Caleb Williams. Then we look ahead to this Sunday's game against the Bengals, as well as other interesting match...
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Episode 185 - Bears to Take On Ravens
In our "After Further Review" segment, we revisit the Bears win over the Saints, and what a few days removed from the win have suggested. Then we look ahead to the game against Baltimore. Thanks for listening! @Bearly_Educated [email protected] BuyMeACoffee.com/Bearly_Educated
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Episode 184 - Bears Defense and Run Game Top Saints
It was frustrating at times, but the Bears beat the Saints at home to improve to 4-2 on the season. The Bears are a winning team with a winning streak! We discuss the good, the bad and the ugly. Thanks for listening! @Bearly_Educated [email protected] BuyMeACoffee.com/Bearly_Educated
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Episode 183 - The Saints Come Marching In
Before we get to our preview of the Bears and Saints game this Sunday afternoon, we spend a few minutes with this final thoughts on the win over the Commanders. In particular, we try to figure out how Caleb Williams could have been graded so low by PFF, especially considering QBs that were graded...
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Episode 182 - Caleb and Bears Beat Jayden and Commanders
The Bears return to DC almost a year after their season was torpedoed by allowing an improbable Hail Mary to the Commanders. Not only did this end the Bears season and firmly put Eberflus in the ejector seat, but it also started the controversy that the Bears may have taken the wrong quarterback....
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Episode 181 - Bears Win in Vegas
The Bears looked downright awful at times, but find a way to beat the Raiders 25-24. We discuss the good, the bad and the ugly. The Bears head into the Bye week with a .500 record, which doesn't feel too bad! Thanks for listening! @Bearly_Educated [email protected]...
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Episode 180 - Bears Dominate Dallas
The Bears get their first win of the year with a 31-14 win over the Dallas Cowboys. So many things to be pleased with and excited about with this game. There are still concerns with the team going forward, but it was great to see them bounce back after their humiliating loss in week 2. We…
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Episode 179 - Bears and Cowboys Preview
We start the show be re-capping the loss to the Lions (After Further Review). While the defense was abysmal, we did see progress in the offense, especially in the play of Caleb Williams. Still a ways to go, but this was definitely in the right direction. We also discuss the serious roster…
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Episode 178 - Bears Head to Detroit
Before we get to the upcoming game, we have to face a sad reality: the Packers look really good. Two games in a row, the Packers have easily defeated two playoff teams from last year. We then re-visit the opening loss to the Vikings, now that some time has passed, and give our "After Further...
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Episode 177 - Ben Johnson Era Off to Bad Start
Oh my. The Bears give up a double digit lead at home and lose to the Vikings to start the 2025 season. But losing to the Vikings was not the problem, it was how it happened and the problems that exposed. We discuss the play of Caleb Williams, the roster put together by Poles, the decisions made…
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Episode 176 - Bears Pre-Season Wrap-Up
Next stop, the regular season! The roster is set, and the Bears begin their regular season Monday against the Vikings. We discuss how the roster looks, where we see areas for concern, and make some totally meaningless but always fun predictions. Here we go, Bears fans; the Ben Johnson era begins...
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Episode 175 - Bears Give Glimmers of Hope Against Bills
Context matters: It's pre-season, the Bills did not play many of their starters, and their organization is at a different place than the Bears. However, we saw many reasons for optimism in the Bears 38-0 win over Buffalo. Great throws from Caleb, rookies contributing, obvious coaching upgrades on...
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Episode 174 - Bears Open Pre-Season Against Miami
Football is back! Almost...and sort of...We are here to discuss the 1st half of the Bears first preseason game, hosting Miami on the lakefront. Many of the starters did not play (including Caleb Williams), and we discuss who stood out in the first 30 minutes of action this season. We also look…
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Episode 173 - Summer Check-In with the 2025 Bears
It's summer! So, there's not a lot of Bears news, and we don't want to make up stuff to talk about, so we decided to pull back on content this summer for all of our sakes! We discuss some of the Bears summer news: Poles got an extension, Coach Johnson is running his first summer OTAs, Caleb...
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Episode 172 - 2025 Draft: Bears Select TE Colston Loveland
The 2025 NFL Draft is underway! The Bears select Michigan tight end Colston Loveland with the 10th overall pick. We discuss the pick, what it may point to in Ben Johnson's offense, and what we'd like to see the Bears do with the second and third rounds (we recorded before those round selections…
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Episode 171 - Bears Rebuilding the Lines through Free Agency
It's been awhile, but we're back!! Ben Johnson has wasted no time in re-shaping the Bears into what he believes they need to be in order to maximize Caleb Williams and build from the trenches out. We discuss the moves made so far by Poles, and how much of it is the influence of Johnson. Thanks…
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Episode 170 - Ben Johnson Introduced as Bears Head Coach
This past week we heard Ben Johnson meet the media for his first press conference as Bears head coach. It certainly had a different feel than previous HC introductions. We also discuss this weekend's conference championship games with a very special guest! Thanks for listening! @Bearly_Educated...
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Episode 169 - Bears Hire Ben Johnson!
It happened, it is done: the next Bears head coach is former Lions OC Ben Johnson. WOW! We discuss the news of the day, and our immediate reaction. Thanks for listening! @Bearly_Educated [email protected] BuyMeACoffee.Com/Bearly_Educated
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Episode 168 - Bears Coaching Search, Playoff Preview
Who will be the Bears next head coach? Ben Johnson or McCarthy? Someone else? We discuss the Bears search for the next leader of the Beloved, with all the latest rumors floating around. Then we discuss the slate of games for this divisional round of playoffs. Thanks for listening!…
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Episode 167 - Bears FINALLY Beat the Packers!
For a season with higher expectations than what we experienced, with more frustration and heartbreak than we expected, the Bears close out the 2024 season beating Green Bay on the road, for the first time since 2018, on Virginia McCaskey's birthday! We're a little giddy and disorganized in our...
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