The Pile On: An NFC North Podcast

It's Draft Week and The Pile On boys are here to give out their final mock draft. Listen along as they mock the 1st (3:30), 2nd (18:10), and 3rd (33:15) rounds of the 2022 NFL Draft. Send us your mocks on our social media channels!  Listen and subscribe to us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

The Pile On boys gathers on Super Bowl week to discuss all of the latest coaching hires in the division. First, Barney gives his thoughts on Matt Eberflus becoming Bears HC and his hiring of Packers QB coach Luke Getsy as offensive coordinator (3:3. Then, we get Remy's thoughts on Kevin O'Connell reportedly becoming the Vikings' new head coach (10:30). Lastly, Kinger reacts to the Packers coaching talent drain over the past few weeks and how it will shape the offseason. The guys then turn their attention to the Super Bowl by giving out their predictions (23:30) and best bets (30:15).  Listen and subscribe to us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

The Pile On boys, sans Big Z, reunite to discuss the shocking Packers loss to the 49ers in the divisional round. Kinger weighs in on his emotions after the loss (1:05) before the wider group gives their initial predictions about where Davante Adams and Aaron Rodgers will be playing next season (15:30). Then, the guys give out their best bets for Championship Sunday (25:20).  Listen and subscribe to us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

WGN Sports anchor Jarrett Payton returns to the Pile On to discuss the current state of the Chicago Bears. He and Barney discuss how new GM Ryan Poles' background in the Kansas City Chiefs front office can be an asset for building the next great Bears team, what the Bears should be looking for in their next head coach, and so much more. Follow Jarrett Payton on Twitter and Instagram. Listen and subscribe to us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

The Pile On boys reunites to talk all thing Divisional Round! After some discussion about Wild Card weekend, the guys dig into the Packers/49ers preview and why a fully healthy Packers defense has Kinger confident that Green Bay can advance to the NFC Championship game (10:30). Then, the guys give out their best bets for the divisional round (25:50). Listen and subscribe to us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

The Pile On Boys reunite to wrap up the regular season. Barney kicks things off with his reactions to the Pace/Nagy firings (1:45) and then Remy gets responds with his thoughts to the Vikings' cleaning house as well (13:45). Afterward, Remy and Barney both give their thoughts about who they want to see as their next head coach (19:55). Things move on to Detroit, where Big Z and Kinger go over the Packers/Lions season finale (27:00). After the Week 18 chatter is done, Kingers fully previews the Packers Playoff run, including who he is the most and least excited to face in the NFC playoffs (36:15). Finally, Big Z recaps everyone's pre-season predictions to varying success (41:00) and everyone gives out their best bets for the Wild Card round (51:00). Listen and subscribe to us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

The Pile On boys gather for the last week of the 2021 regular season to talk about how their teams will do as we head into the playoffs. They kick things off with Bears/Vikings in Minneapolis as Remy and Barney both hope for a competitive game out of their non-playoff bound squads (1:15). Then, Big Z and Kinger preview the Packers/Lions game at Ford Field. How will Detroit respond in their last game of the regular season against the Green Bay starters? Finally, the boys give out their best bets for Week 18 and hope to ride into the playoffs on a high note (21:30).  Listen and subscribe to us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

The Pile On boys reunite to talk about all things in the division. They kick things off with the Packers clinching the #1 seed in the NFC with a Sunday Night Football win against the Vikings, who are now eliminated from playoff contention (1:30). Then, Big Z discusses the Lions blowout loss to the Seahawks, but highlights the continued historic play of rookie WR Amon-Ra St. Brown (20:50). Finally, Barney discusses the Bears' thrashing of the New York Giants in Soldier Field and whether or not this win could help keep Matt Nagy's job for 2022 (28:00).  Listen and subscribe to us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

The Pile On boys gathers for their last episode of 2021 as they break down all things Week 17 across the NFC North. They kick things off with the big SNF matchup between the Vikings and Packers (1:30) before moving on to the Giants/Bears (17:55) and Lions/Seahawks (25:00). After a hot Week 16, the guys give out their best bets for Week 17 (31:30).  Listen and subscribe to us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

The Pile On boys reunite to talk all things Week 16. They kick things off by talking about the Packers' nailbiting Christmas Day win vs the Browns (2:00). Then, a disappointed Remy talks about the Vikings being on the outside looking into the playoffs after their home loss at the hands of the LA Rams (14:50). Barney goes into his complicated feelings about the Bears' snowy win against the Seahawks (22:20). Finally, Big Z discusses the Lions close road loss against the Falcons and why he is excited about a couple of defensive standouts (32:30). Listen and subscribe to us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

The Pile on boys reunites for a jam-packed holiday episode! Barney and Remy kick off our Week 15 recap with the Bears/Vikings MNF showdown (1:45) followed by Packers/Ravens (20:25) and Cardinals/Lions (31:20). Afterward, the guys move on to the Week 16 preview, beginning with Lions Falcons (40:35), and then go through the division with Bears/Seahawks (43:00), Packers/Browns on Christmas Day (45:30), and Rams/Vikings (51:00). Finally, everyone gives out their presents with their best bets for Week 16 (55:40)! Listen and subscribe to us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

The Pile On boys gear up for Week 15 by discussing all of the happenings around the division including Cardinals/Lions (1:30), Packers/Ravens (5:15), and the Monday Night matchup between the Vikings and Bears (12:30). And of course, everyone gives out their best bets for Week 15 (23:40). Listen and subscribe to us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

The Pile On boys regrouped to talk about all of the division action in Week 14. Remy kicked things off by discussing the Vikings' near-collapse on Thursday Night Football (2:30). Then, Big Z talks about how a depleted Lions squad couldn't make it back-to-back victories against the Broncos (14:00). And finally, Barney and Kinger went on a deep dive about their trip to Lambeau Field to see the Bears/Packers historic rivalry in person (18:50). Listen and subscribe to us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

The Pile On boys gather on the eve of Week 14 to preview the action around the division, starting with Remy's Vikings hosting a Thursday Night matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers (1:40). Then, Big Z is still riding high on the Lions' first win as Detroit gears up to face the Broncos in the Mile High City (12:05). In our last preview, the Packers and Bears renew their rivalry at Lambeau Field on Sunday Night Football (18:45). Finally, everyone gives out their best bets for Week 14 (31:45).  Listen and subscribe to us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

The Pile On boys reunite to talk all things Week 13. Big Z finally gets to celebrate a win as the Lions beat the Vikings on the last play of the game. Remy is not amused (1:10). Then, Barney discusses another Bears loss as they fall to the Cardinals (16:50). Listen and subscribe to us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

The Pile On boys gather to talk all things Week 12. They kick things off with the sole NFC North matchup of the weekend with the Vikings traveling to Ford Field to face off against the Lions (1:10). Then, Barney gives us a review of the Cardinals/Bears game and talks about if the Bears can hang with the Cardinals, who are coming back to full strength (13:30). Finally, everyone gives out their best bets for the weekend!  Listen and subscribe to us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

A few weeks ago, Barney sat down with WGN sports personality and motivational speaker Jarrett Payton to talk about how switching from soccer to football in high school led to him to star at the University of Miami, how his dad Walter's legacy has impacted him, and of course, the current state of the Chicago Bears.  Follow Jarrett Payton on Twitter and Instagram. Listen and subscribe to us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

The Pile On boys reunite to talk Turkey Day and all things Week 12. They first start things off with the recap of the Bears/Lions Thanksgiving game where Dan Campbell's questionable game management took center stage (1:55). Then, Remy digs into the Vikings loss to the 49ers and how Dalvin Cook's injury will impact Minnesota over the next few weeks (15:50). Finally, Kinger gets to wax poetic about the Packers' dominating home win vs Rams and how they are the class of the NFC (26:30).  Listen and subscribe to us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

The Pile On boys celebrate Turkey Week by recapping all of the Week 11 action. Remy finally gets to gloat about the Vikings beating the Packers (1:05), Barney is upset after another heartbreaking Bears loss (13:20), and Big Z recaps yet another Lions loss (22:20). Then, the guys move on to previewing Week 12, starting with the Bears/Lions Thanksgiving matchup (28:20). Then, we preview the Rams/Packers (35:50) and Vikings/49ers (45:35). Finally, everyone gives out their best bets for Week 12 (50:35). Listen and subscribe to us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

The Pile On crew reunites to discuss all things Week 11. The guys first focus on the big Packers/Vikings matchup that sees the Pack as only 1-point favorites (1:00). Then, the fellas move to the Windy City where Barney previews why he thinks the Bears can get a home upset against the Ravens (12:00). Then, Big Z previews the Lions/Browns game with backup QB Tim Boyle possibly at the helm. Does Big Z think the Lions can pull off the double-digit upset? (21:15). And of course, the guys wrap up the preview episode with their best bets for Week 11 (29:20).  Listen and subscribe to us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!