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Welcome to “NFC North: West Coast Edition,” the podcast where we cover everything NFC North, all from the sunny perspective of the West Coast. Whether you’re rooting for the Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears, Minnesota Vikings or Detroit Lions, this is the podcast for you. Get a fresh, laid-back West Coast twist on your favorite NFC North teams, players, and rivalries. Tune in for entertaining discussions, insightful commentary, and all things NFC North – with a West Coast vibe.
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It’s our Season Finale, and we’re closing things out by recapping the biggest game of the year. We talk a little about where our teams stand heading into the offseason, but this episode is all about the Super Bowl experience. From the halftime show and where it ranks all time, to the commercials, to our overall take on the game itself, we break it all down and give our honest reactions to what felt like the “Bad Bunny Bowl.”Due to some technical difficulties, this episode is audio only. We appreciate you rolling with us on this one.We’ll be back for the next season starting March 26. Thanks for listening all year and we’ll see you soon.
Part 2 of our NFC North 2025 review breaks down what actually happened. The good and the bad for each team, the injuries that shaped the season, and the decisions that mattered most. We close with a grounded outlook for every NFC North team heading into 2026 and the real questions each franchise has to answer.
The entire NFC North showed up for this one. We look back on the season together and talk honestly about whether our teams met expectations, when the hope was real, when it faded, and what moments defined each year. We each name who we thought was the MVP of our team’s season and get into the biggest concerns moving forward. It’s part reflection, part debate, and a lot of jokes and banter along the way the way only rivals yet friends know how . This is Part 1 of a two-part roundtable, with Part 2 dropping next week. New episodes every Thursday!
The Iceman showed up when the moment was biggest. The throw was clutch and nearly changed everything. But the interceptions earlier in the game made the margin disappear. This episode lives in that space where belief and frustration collide, and why “almost” still matters when judging quarterbacks under playoff pressure.
A serial killer is not something you expect to hear mentioned alongside a Packers fact. The NFL Draft used to have more than 17 rounds. At one point, it went all the way up to 32. But the craziest part is not the length of the draft. It is who the Packers selected in the 1974 17th round. That pick was Randall Woodfield, later known as the I-5 serial killer. It is one of the darkest footnotes in NFL draft history. Our laughter is not amusement. It is an uncomfortable reaction to the fact that this dark footnote even exists. And we are relieved knowing Woodfield is behind bars for life, where he belongs.
The Bears didn’t advance but this game showed exactly why the future still feels promising.In this Divisional Round aftermath, we break down the Bears’ loss with an honest but optimistic lens. The late throw was elite. The confidence and arm talent from Caleb Williams were undeniable. When the moment got big, he didn’t flinch, and that matters.At the same time, the mistakes were real. Turnovers, including a costly late interception, played a major role in the outcome. This episode doesn’t shy away from that reality. You can acknowledge franchise-QB flashes while still admitting the game became harder than it needed to be.We discuss what this performance actually means for the Chicago Bears moving forward. separating short-term disappointment from long-term belief. The ceiling is obvious. The lessons are clear. And even in a loss, there’s a lot to look forward to.This is Part 1 of our Divisional Round aftermath.Part 2 drops Saturday.
The game is over, but the argument is not.The conversation shifts away from the comeback itself and toward what it actually means. The same moments are viewed very differently depending on which side of the rivalry you stand on. One perspective sees signs of composure. The other sees unanswered questions.What starts as analysis quickly becomes a rivalry driven debate about Jordan Love, pressure moments, and whether he is truly clutch, especially when compared to how Bears fans view Caleb Williams, and how this playoff loss will be remembered moving forward.This is Part Two of the conversation.
A playoff comeback for the ages and a debate that turned contentious. The Bears erased a massive deficit in a Wild Card showdown that flipped the rivalry on its head. The game itself was only part of the story. What followed revealed just how differently this night would be remembered depending on which side of the rivalry you stand on. This was not just a playoff game. The rivalry suddenly felt alive again. This is Part One. Part Two of the conversation drops this Saturday.
The NFC North ended the season completely backwards.The teams staying home have momentum. The teams heading to the playoffs are on losing streaks.We break down Week 18 across the division with full recaps, major turning points, key inactives, in-game injuries, and the moments that explain how everything flipped at the finish line right before the playoffs.
We revisit the 2010 NFC Championship and immediately fall into the same argument.Did the Packers earn that Super Bowl run, or did injuries change the story?Jay Cutler, backup QBs, and Jordan Love and Caleb hypotheticals all get dragged into it.Neither side backs down.
Week 17 finally settled the NFC North.The Vikings played spoiler and officially eliminated the Lions.The Packers had their defense humiliated, but they’re still heading to the playoffs as a wild card team.And the Bears, even in a loss, finish the week as NFC North champions.We break down every NFC North game in order, highlighting the biggest moments, key injuries, and the turning points that actually mattered. We also share our honest thoughts on our teams as half the division prepares for the playoffs and the regular season heads into its final week.
Ho ho huddle up! In this special Christmas edition of the podcast, we break down Week 16 in the NFC North with a festive twist and a full-division perspective. We’re joined by two special guests to make sure every corner of the NFC North is represented at the table.From playoff implications and statement wins to frustrating losses and controversial moments, we recap it all with honest reactions, friendly rivalry, and plenty of holiday cheer. Whether your team gave you an early Christmas present or left coal in your stocking, this episode delivers insight, debate, and laughs from across the division.
Week 15 keeps the NFC North race razor-thin. The Bears retake the division lead, the Packers suffer costly injuries, and the Lions fall in our neck of the woods. The Vikings are officially eliminated but aren’t going quietly, eyeing a spoiler role against their rivals. We break down how each Week 15 result reshapes the NFC North standings, and why the final stretch of the season is setting up for maximum drama. Buckle up as this division is going down to the wire.
The Bears Packers rivalry reignites in a wild Lambeau finish, the Lions stay alive in the playoff hunt with a huge response game, and the Vikings flip the script with a shutout of their own. The NFC North is getting wildWe break down every NFC North game from the week. Tune in every Thursday at 5:00 AM PT / 7:00 AM CT / 8:00 AM ET.
Week 13 delivered everything. Jordan Love hit another level, Detroit took a tough sweep, Chicago brought the wild energy, and Minnesota had a debut to forget. We break down all the chaos, the big swings, and what it means for the NFC North moving forward. Tune in for the full recap.
Week 12 delivered everything you’d expect from the NFC North and then some. Green Bay’s defense set the tone early and never let Minnesota breathe, Detroit turned a slow start into a wild finish that needed extra time, and Chicago found a way to stay steady in another tight matchup. We break down the biggest swings, the moments that changed each game, and why this week might say more about the division than the final scores do.
In this week’s episode, we break down all the action from Week 11 in the NFC North. Chicago moves into first place after another tight finish, showing they can win even when things get messy. Green Bay battles through late to secure a much-needed road win behind timely plays and a defense that continues to hold things together.In Detroit, the Lions run into a tough matchup and struggle to find a rhythm on offense, raising new questions heading into the stretch run. Over in Minnesota, JJ “9” has another uneven outing as the Vikings’ offense keeps searching for consistency in key moments.We break down every NFC North game from the week. Tune in every Thursday at 5:00 AM PT / 7:00 AM CT / 8:00 AM ET.
In this week’s episode, we break down all the action from Week 10 in the NFC North. The Detroit Lions continue to prove they’re the real deal with an impressive statement win, showing balance and grit on both sides of the ball. Meanwhile, the Chicago Bears pull off another dramatic fourth-quarter comeback. Is this team finally turning a corner?Up in Minnesota, the Vikings’ offense hits some growing pains as chemistry issues and inconsistency slow down their recent momentum. Over in Green Bay, the Packers’ offensive struggles are still a major concern, and we get into what’s not working and what needs to change fast.We break down every NFC North game from the week. Tune in every Thursday at 5:00 AM PT / 7:00 AM CT / 8:00 AM ET.
Week 9 in the NFL didn’t just shake things up, it blew the NFC North wide open. The Vikings pulled off a stunning upset over the Lions, reminding everyone they’re not out of the hunt yet. The Packers, heavy favorites by two touchdowns, somehow let one slip away in jaw-dropping fashion. And the Bears? Their wild finish had fans on their feet and rivals reeling. We break down every twist, and what this all means for the NFC playoff picture.
This week we break down Week 8 in the NFC North. The Vikings were crushed 37-10 by the Chargers, exposing major issues on both sides of the ball. The Bears’ short win streak came to an end as their offense sputtered and the defense couldn’t deliver. Meanwhile, Jordan Love outshined his former mentor Aaron Rodgers in a statement win for Green Bay. And while chaos unfolded around the division, the Lions enjoyed a well-timed bye week to rest and regroup. With Minnesota sliding, Chicago stumbling, and the Packers surging, the NFC North race is getting spicy—tune in for our full recap and what’s next heading into Week 9.
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