Bear Era: A Chicago Bears Podcast

A month into the NFL schedule and it's time for early-season report cards. We're starting with defense, so we turned to one of the best in the business at breaking down schemes, Cody Alexander of MatchQuarters.com. Inside you'll find out what he thinks is working... and what still needs an upgrade on Dennis Allen's side of the ball. As always, our friends from the North Watch are checking in with their NFC North updates, and Mike is back on the Mic, too.TIME STAMPS 0:00 Intro 0:58 Welcome 2:08 Top Trio 11:25 Guest: Cody Alexander Joins the Pod 12:22 Fan Question of the Week 14:09 How Has Dennis Allen Changed Chicago's Defense? 33:39 Stat of the Week 37:05 North Watch32:35 Mike on the Mic 35:24 Roundup & SponsorsBe sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE: the more you help us grow, the more great Bears content we can create.Follow the pod & the crew on X & Bluesky:Bear Era Podcast: @BearEraPodcastEJ: X: @FootballEJ / Bluesky: @footballej.bsky.socialCiaran: @Ciaran_NFLMike: @MikeMMediaSponsors:@bluewirepods@HOMAGE : homage.sjv.io/Y9WyZJ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Bears finally played a complete game and sent their last head coach (Matt Eberflus) home to Dallas with an "L." We spend this week celebrating all the things Chicago got corrected in week 3 and looking forward to what they'll have to do against the Raiders to keep the good times rolling. As always, our friends from the North Watch are checking in with their updates, and Mike is back on the Mic, too.TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro0:45 Welcome1:06 Top Trio19:32 Fan Question of the Week24:10 Stat of the Week27:00 North Watch32:35 Mike on the Mic35:24 Roundup & SponsorsBe sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE: the more you help us grow, the more great Bears content we can create.Follow the pod & the crew on X & Bluesky:Bear Era Podcast: @BearEraPodcastEJ: X: @FootballEJ / Bluesky: @footballej.bsky.socialCiaran: @Ciaran_NFLMike: @MikeMMediaSponsors:@bluewirepods@HOMAGE : homage.sjv.io/Y9WyZJ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Bears need some serious fixing and we've got a plan to do it. Ben Johnson's patience is running thin and Chicago needs to get their season turned around in a hurry. This week we outline the biggest pain point contributing to the losses, and then outline the first things the Bears should do to stop the bleeding. As always we've got our friends from the North Watch checking in and Mike on the Mic too. TIME STAMPS 0:00 Intro 0:50 Welcome 2:13 Top Trio 22:43 How to Get Back on Track 33:42 Stat of the Week 34:34 North Watch 39:27 Mike on the Mic 41:22 Roundup & Sponsors Be sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE: the more you help us grow, the more great Bears content we can create. Follow the pod & the crew on X & Bluesky: Bear Era Podcast: @BearEraPodcast EJ: X: @FootballEJ / Bluesky: @footballej.bsky.social Ciaran: @CiaranFB Mike: @MikeMMedia Sponsors: @bluewirepods @HOMAGE : homage.sjv.io/Y9WyZJ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bear Era is back for year two and we've got a kickoff episode loaded with all your favorites from last year as well as a bunch of new segments we think you'll love. We'll be here every week talking about everything and everyone affecting the Bears and their run through the 2025 season. Drop a comment below and let us know what you're most excited about with Ben Johnson leading the Monsters of the Midway. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to Bear Era! Preseason Bears Play-By -Play Announcer Adam Amin joins the show to share his unique insight on the Bears under Ben Johnson, all-time Chicago sports broadcast calls, and even his dream DJ set! Sit back and enjoy everything he was willing to share with us, and thanks for watching. TIME STAMPS 0:00 Intro 0:50 Welcome, Adam Amin 1:26 The Ben Johnson Effect 6:32 Standout Coaches 10:15 Under the Radar Players 13:53 The Balance of a Good Broadcast 24:00 Memorable Calls by Adam 27:31 All-time Chicago Sports Calls 31:35 DJ Amin in the House 35:50 Sponsors & Closing Be sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE: the more you help us grow, the more great Bears content we can create. Follow the pod & the crew on Twitter/X: Bear Era Podcast: @BearEraPodcast EJ: Twitter/X - @FootballEJ Bluesky - @FootballEJ.bsky.social Ciaran: @IrishBearsShow Mike: @MikeMMedia Sponsors: @bluewirepods @HOMAGE : homage.sjv.io/Y9WyZJ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to the Bear Era Preseason Special! We've got one of the best analysts in the business in this episode, and he is talking all Bears with us. Fresh off a visit to training camp, Mike Golic Jr. shares what he learned and invents a brand new snack for Bears fans to beat the heat! Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 0:43 Welcome 1:16 Offensive Line Review 6:34 Run Game Preview & Roschon notes 9:13 Excitement Level for Ben Johnson 14:29 Gojo's Build-a-Snack Challenge 16:39 Credits Be sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE: the more you help us grow, the more great Bears content we can create. Follow the pod & the crew on Twitter/X: Bear Era Podcast: @BearEraPodcast EJ: Twitter/X - @FootballEJ Bluesky - @FootballEJ.bsky.social Ciaran: @Ciaran_NFL Mike: @MikeMMedia Sponsors: @bluewirepods @HOMAGE : homage.sjv.io/Y9WyZJ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Go beyond the headlines with an exclusive inside look at the Chicago Bears Training Camp 2025! From the opening whistle to intense position battles, we bring you the sights, sounds, and stories straight from the field. 🔥 What’s Inside This Episode: Behind-the-scenes access to camp sessions Biggest roster storylines and player battles First impressions from coaches and players What fans should watch for heading into preseason Whether you're a die-hard Bears fan or just getting hyped for the NFL season, this is the ultimate camp coverage you don’t want to miss. 📍 Coverage powered by the Bear Era Podcast 🔔 Subscribe for full-season content, interviews, and updates! Be sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE: the more you help us grow the more great Bears content we can create. Follow the pod & the crew on Twitter/X: Bear Era Podcast: @BearEraPodcast EJ: Twitter/X - @FootballEJ Bluesky - @FootballEJ.bsky.social Ciaran: @IrishBearsShow Mike: @MikeMMedia Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears are reshaping their roster and setting the tone for the 2025 season — and we’re breaking down every move. Join hosts Ciaran Hall and EJ Snyder on Bear Era Draft Coverage as we dive into the Bears’ full 2025 NFL Draft recap and the biggest offseason storylines that will define this team’s future. 👀 In this episode: ✅ Full draft class breakdown & analysis ✅ Smart fits, long-term upside, and team needs ✅ Front office strategy & coaching implications ✅ Key offseason moves — free agency, trades, scheme changes ✅ 2025 outlook: depth chart, expectations, and potential breakout units ✅ Where the Bears stack up in the NFC North 🐻 Smart, no-nonsense Bears talk. Whether you're a die-hard or a casual fan, this is the conversation you want to be part of. 💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments — we’re reading them all. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for weekly Bears analysis, film reviews, and live streams. #ChicagoBears #BearDown #BearsDraft #NFLDraft2025 #BearsOffseason #DaBears #BearsRebuild #BearsCoverage #BearsNation #NFLAnalysis #RyanPoles #Eberflus #NFL2025 #BearEra Follow the pod & the crew on Twitter/X: Bear Era Podcast: @BearEraPodcast EJ: Twitter/X - @FootballEJ Bluesky - @FootballEJ.bsky.social Ciaran: @IrishBearsShow Mike: @MikeMMedia Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's draft season and we know you need answers. So we sat down with ESPN's own Matt Miller and focused in on the Bears and some of their best options in the upcoming NFL Draft. TIME STAMPS 0:00 Intro 0:56 Positinal Value or Best Talent at 10? 6:17 Surprises at Pick 10? 9:35 Sweet Spot for DE/EDGE 12:48 Sneaky Position Group w/ Day 3 Value? 15:26 Best Fits for Ben Johnson's Offense? 18:53 Roundup & Sponsors Be sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE: the more you help us grow the more great Bears content we can create. Follow the pod & the crew on Twitter/X: Bear Era Podcast: @BearEraPodcast EJ: Twitter/X - @FootballEJ Bluesky - @FootballEJ.bsky.social Ciaran: @IrishBearsShow Mike: @MikeMMedia Sponsors: @bluewirepods @HOMAGE : homage.sjv.io/Y9WyZJ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to the Bear Era New Year's Special! We've got a few resolutions for the Chicago Bears to follow if they want to get out of the cellar and start winning football games. All that and some special end-of-year thanks to everyone who has supported us during our first season. Happy New Year!TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro1:59 Season Summary2:15 Top Duo17:42 Mic on the Mic19:45 Special End-of-Year Thank You'sBe sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE: the more you help us grow the more great Bears content we can create.Follow the pod & the crew on Twitter/X:Bear Era Podcast: @BearEraPodcastEJ: Twitter/X - @FootballEJ Bluesky - @FootballEJ.bsky.socialCiaran: @Ciaran_NFLMike: @MikeMMediaSponsors:@bluewirepods@HOMAGE : homage.sjv.io/Y9WyZJ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to Bear Era! We dive into who should get presents and who might get coal in their stocking as this team turns its sights to 2025. As always, we'll answer one of your Fan Questions of the Week and bring you a new Mike on the Mic segment refocused on who to watch with a focus squarely on 2025!TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro2:36 Season Summary4:17 Top Trio14:50 Fan Question of the Week22:35 Mic on the MicBe sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE: the more you help us grow the more great Bears content we can create.Follow the pod & the crew on Twitter/X:Bear Era Podcast: @BearEraPodcastEJ: Twitter/X - @FootballEJ Bluesky - @FootballEJ.bsky.socialCiaran: @Ciaran_NFLMike: @MikeMMediaSponsors:@bluewirepods@HOMAGE : homage.sjv.io/Y9WyZJ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to Bear Era! Arif Hasan joins the pod to talk about the Vikings & some of the issues facing the purple team as they run toward the playoffs (and beyond)... and as always, we'll answer one of your Fan Questions of the Week!TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro3:25 Season Summary5:05 Top Trio14:23 Fan Question of the Week24:36 Guest: Arif Hasan49:44 Mic on the Mic52:27 Roundup & SponsorsBe sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE: the more you help us grow the more great Bears content we can create.Follow the pod & the crew on Twitter/X:Bear Era Podcast: @BearEraPodcastEJ: Twitter/X - @FootballEJ Bluesky - @FootballEJ.bsky.socialCiaran: @Ciaran_NFLMike: @MikeMMediaArif's Links:Wideleft.football@NorseCode DN (Twitter) / @norsecodepodcast.bsky.social (Blue Sky)Sponsors:@bluewirepods@HOMAGE : homage.sjv.io/Y9WyZJ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to Bear Era! This week we're focused on the Bears first in-season HC firing AND what's next as they search for a new coach... and as always we answer one of your Fan Questions of the Week!TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro2:53 Season Summary3:14 Top Trio10:45 Fan Question of the Week18:15 Coaching Roundtable22:34 Best Case Scenario for Thomas Brown31:40 Important Qualities for the Next Bears HC43:33 Roundup & SponsorsBe sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE: the more you help us grow the more great Bears content we can create.Follow the pod & the crew on Twitter/X:Bear Era Podcast: @BearEraPodcastEJ: Twitter/X - @FootballEJ Bluesky - @FootballEJ.bsky.socialCiaran: @Ciaran_NFLMike: @MikeMMediaSponsors:@bluewirepods@HOMAGE : homage.sjv.io/Y9WyZJ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Draft Analyst Nick Baumgardner joins the pod to highlight some options for the Bears in the trenches from the next draft, we talk just a bit about the Lions game, and EJ & Ciaran answer one of your Fan Questions of the Week! From our Bear Era family to yours: Happy Thanksgiving everyone.TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro3:43 Season Summary4:29 Top Trio13:34 Fan Question of the Week23:35 Guest: Nick Baumgardner41:12 Mike on the Mic43:55 Roundup & SponsorsBe sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE: the more you help us grow the more great Bears content we can create.Follow the pod & the crew on Twitter/X:Bear Era Podcast: @BearEraPodcastEJ: Twitter/X - @FootballEJ Bluesky - @FootballEJ.bsky.socialCiaran: @Ciaran_NFLMike: @MikeMMediaSponsors:@bluewirepods@HOMAGE : homage.sjv.io/Y9WyZJ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to Bear Era! This week the crew is joined by Tim Jenkins to talk through Thomas Brown putting out the 2nd Great Chicago Fire, and they answer one of your Fan Questions of the Week!TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro4:35 Season Summary5:30 Top Trio20:27 Fan Question of the Week25:45 Guest: Tim Jenkins55:31 Mike on the Mic57:37 Roundup & SponsorsBe sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE: the more you help us grow the more great Bears content we can create.Follow the pod & the crew on Twitter/X:Bear Era Podcast: @BearEraPodcastEJ: @FootballEJCiaran: @Ciaran_NFLMike: @MikeMMediaSponsors:@bluewirepods@HOMAGE : homage.sjv.io/Y9WyZJ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to Bear... Errors! We renamed the podcast for the week and were joined by host of the Packast and NFL Fan of the Year Tom Grossi. As always we answered one of your Fan Questions of the Week... and tried to have a few laughs along the way.TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro0:50 Helmet Unboxing5:26 Season Summary7:24 Top Trio/Biggest Fears13:43 Fan Question of the Week24:13 Guest: Tom Grossi56:40 Mike on the Mic58:13 Roundup & SponsorsBe sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE: the more you help us grow the more great Bears content we can create.Follow the pod & the crew on Twitter/X:Bear Era Podcast: @BearEraPodcastEJ: @FootballEJCiaran: @Ciaran_NFLMike: @MikeMMediaSponsors:@bluewirepods@HOMAGE : homage.sjv.io/Y9WyZJ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to Bear Era! This week the crew is joined by Patriots beat reporter Taylor Kyles, and they answer one of your Fan Questions of the Week!TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro0:45 Season Summary4:05 Top Trio16:53 Fan Question of the Week24:23 Guest: Taylor Kyles50:59 Mike on the Mic53:23 Roundup & SponsorsBe sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE: the more you help us grow the more great Bears content we can create.Follow the pod & the crew on Twitter/X:Bear Era Podcast: @BearEraPodcastEJ: @FootballEJCiaran: @Ciaran_NFLMike: @MikeMMediaSponsors:@bluewirepods@HOMAGE : homage.sjv.io/Y9WyZJ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to Bear Era! This week the crew is joined by Arizona Cardinals Insider Darren Urban and they answer one of your Fan Questions of the Week!TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro0:45 Commanders Game Therapy4:23 Top Trio20:53 Fan Question of the Week30:09 Guest: Darren Urban43:58 Mike on the Mic45:54 Roundup & SponsorsBe sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE: the more you help us grow the more great Bears content we can create.Follow the pod & the crew on Twitter/X:Bear Era Podcast: @BearEraPodcastEJ: @FootballEJCiaran: @Ciaran_NFLMike: @MikeMMediaSponsors:@bluewirepods@HOMAGE : homage.sjv.io/Y9WyZJ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to Bear Era! This week the crew is joined by the creator and host of The QB School on YouTube, former NFL QB JT O'Sullivan, and they answer one of your Fan Questions of the Week!TIME STAMPS00:00 - Intro02:10 - Top Trio09:26 - Fan Question of the Week15:34 - Guest: JT O'Sullivan34:09 - Mike on the Mic36:25 - Roundup & SponsorsBe sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE: the more you help us grow the more great Bears content we can create.Follow the pod & the crew on Twitter/X:Bear Era Podcast: @BearEraPodcastEJ: @FootballEJCiaran: @Ciaran_NFLMike: @MikeMMediaSponsors:@bluewirepods@HOMAGE : homage.sjv.io/Y9WyZJ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A new era of coverage for a new era of Bears football: Welcome to Bear Era. This week the crew is joined by lifelong Bears fan and Host of The Athletic Football Show Robert Mays, and they answer one of your Fan Questions of the Week!TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro1:13 London Game Report6:00 Top Trio14:01 Fan Question of the Week17:49 Guest: Robert Mays40:43 Mike on the Mic44:21 Roundup & SponsorsBe sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE: the more you help us grow the more great Bears content we can create.Follow the pod & the crew on Twitter/X:Bear Era Podcast: @BearEraPodcastEJ: @FootballEJCiaran: @Ciaran_NFLMike: @MikeMMediaSponsors:@bluewirepods@HOMAGE : homage.sjv.io/Y9WyZJ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.