Episode 89 - The Mack Trade
The BDR crew catches up with Logan Bradley to discuss the Khalil Mack trade and the Bears apparent rebuild. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bear-down-report-podcast/donations
Mar 16, 2022•55 min
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Episodes
Episode 88 - Cam Ellis
The BDR crew sat down with Cam Ellis from 670 The Score to talk about the Chicago Bears off-season priorities, Soldier Field's future and how the Chicago Bears could look like the LA Rams. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bear-down-report-podcast/donations
Mar 01, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Episode 87 - Fat Mike
The BDR crew invited @FatMikeChicago on to talk about what we do without football and all things off-season. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bear-down-report-podcast/donations
Feb 23, 2022•58 min
Episode 86 - New Hires and Contest Winner
The BDR crew with Scott Swartz, the winner of the Bear Down Story Contest, breaks down the latest coaching hires by the Bears and the division amongst Bears fans. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bear-down-report-podcast/donations
Feb 08, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Episode 85 - Matt Eberflus *FEATURING* JJ Stankevitz
The BDR crew sat down with JJ Stankevitz, (formerly of NBC Chicago) writer for Colts.com, to talk about the Bears new head coach, Matt Eberflus. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bear-down-report-podcast/donations
Feb 02, 2022•42 min
Episode 84 - Ryan Poles
The BDR crew discusses the hiring of GM Ryan Poles and the HC candidates, Matt Eberflus, Jim Caldwell and Dan Quinn. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bear-down-report-podcast/donations
Jan 27, 2022•56 min
Episode 83 - Bear Down Story Contest
The Bear Down Story Contest. You can vote for the Super Bowl Bear Fan, Sweetness, the Ticket or 4 AM on Twitter (@BDRDengel). Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bear-down-report-podcast/donations
Jan 25, 2022•20 min
Episode 82 - The GM Search
The BDR crew discussed their biggest regrets from the Coaches Draft, the current GM/HC search and the LAST conversation about Mitchell Trubisky. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bear-down-report-podcast/donations
Jan 17, 2022•55 min
Episode 81 - Head Coach Fantasy Draft
The BDR staff drafted four potential head coaches each in a fantasy, snake-draft. This was recorded before Matt Nagy and Ryan Pace were officially fired. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bear-down-report-podcast/donations
Jan 12, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Episode 80 - POSTGAME - Bears @ Vikings
The BDR crew broke down the last game of the season, and gave our end of season shout outs. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bear-down-report-podcast/donations
Jan 10, 2022•36 min
Episode 79 - POSTGAME - Giants @ Bears
The BDR crew recapped the Bears 29-3 victory over the Giants, Robert Quinn's recording breaking season and the BDR 'Bears Story' contest. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bear-down-report-podcast/donations
Jan 03, 2022•1 hr 10 min
Episode 78 - Talkin Defense *FEATURING* Sean Drendel
BDR Podcast Host Ryan Dengel sat down with HS football coach, Sean Drendel of Naperville North to break down the Bears D and what a tough season can do to a football coach. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bear-down-report-podcast/donations
Dec 31, 2021•38 min
Episode 77 - POSTGAME - Bears @ Seahawks
The BDR crew covers the Bears surprising win against the Seattle Seahawks, Matt Nagy's immediate future and our family holiday adventures. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bear-down-report-podcast/donations
Dec 27, 2021•57 min
Episode 76 - Gary Fencik
BDRs interview with Chicago Bears legend Gary Fencik. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bear-down-report-podcast/donations
Dec 23, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Episode 75 - POSTGAME - Vikings @ Bears
The BDR crew got a Viking fan perspective of the 17-9 loss, talked about the future of this team and the amazing interviews that took place this week. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bear-down-report-podcast/donations
Dec 22, 2021•1 hr 14 min
Episode 74 - Patrick Mannelly
BDR's Brendan Sugrue got to sit down with Patrick Mannelly to talk about the current state of the Bears, the Patrick Mannelly award, and a great Marc Trestman story. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bear-down-report-podcast/donations
Dec 20, 2021•31 min
Episode 73 - POSTGAME - Bears @ Packers
The BDR crew broke down the Bears 45-30 loss to the team up north, the reasons to be optimistic about the future and the strange beliefs we had while growing up. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bear-down-report-podcast/donations
Dec 15, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Episode 72 - POSTGAME - Cardinals @ Bears
The BDR crew discussed the 33-22 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, why we're still watching this team and our worst/most embarrassing as athletes. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bear-down-report-podcast/donations
Dec 06, 2021•1 hr 9 min
Episode 71 - POSTGAME - Bears @ Lions
The BDR crew discussed the Bears embarrassing win against the Detroit Lions, things we're thankful for and the ultimate Thanksgiving food debate. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bear-down-report-podcast/donations
Nov 26, 2021•1 hr 16 min
Episode 70 - The Future of Matt Nagy
The BDR podcast crew discussed the future of Matt Nagy following rumors of his firing and why things failed to work here in Chicago. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bear-down-report-podcast/donations
Nov 24, 2021•51 min
Episode 69 - POSTGAME - Ravens @ Bears
The BDR crew discussed the Bears 16-13 loss to the Ravens. The penthouse and the outhouse, Virginia McCaskey's mission and the BDR boys bad experiences with dating and breaking up. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bear-down-report-podcast/donations
Nov 22, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Episode 68 - Spice Adams
BDR's Brendan Sugrue sits down with Spice Adams to talk about his playing days, the current Bears team, and all of his success as a media personality. For more in depth analysis, visit BearDownReport.com. Bear Down! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bear-down-report-podcast/donations
Nov 20, 2021•27 min
Episode 67 - Bye Week Breakdown
The normal BDR crew is joined by Mike Page, Dan Goodwin III, and Mike Oosterwyk to talk about the season thus far, the situation around Justin Fields, what players we're keeping and and cutting, and how we enter a room full of people. For more in depth analysis, visit BearDownReport.com. Bear Down! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bear-down-report-podcast/donations
Nov 15, 2021•1 hr 16 min
Episode 66 - POSTGAME - Bears @ Steelers
We covered the reasons to be optimistic after the Bears frustrating loss to the Steelers, the awful officiating, why the Bears lost and the most embarrassing/disgusting things that have happened to other people. For more in depth analysis, visit BearDownReport.com. Bear Down! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bear-down-report-podcast/donations
Nov 10, 2021•1 hr 15 min
Episode 65 - POSTGAME - 49ers @ Bears *LANGUAGE*
*Please be aware that this episode has incredibly foul language throughout* The BDR Podcast crew discussed the Bears gut punching loss to the San Francisco 49ers, what the Bears front office needs to do and reasons to stay a Bears fan. For more in depth analysis, visit BearDownReport.com. Bear Down! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bear-down-report-podcast/donations...
Nov 01, 2021•1 hr 25 min
Episode 64 - POSTGAME - Bears @ Bucs
The BDR Postgame Crew got the breakdown of the game from the Bucs and Bears perspective. The Penthouse and the Outhouse. Game Balls. Why is Justin Fields struggling? Do the McCaskey's care about winning or do they just want more money? We answered listener questions and laughed a lot. For more in depth analysis, visit BearDownReport.com. Bear Down! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bear-down-report-podcast/donations...
Oct 26, 2021•1 hr 10 min
Episode 63 - POSTGAME - Packers @ Bears
The BDR postgame crew got the Packers perspective, including the questionable calls from the refs, who was in the Penthouse vs who was in the Outhouse. We gave out game balls and talked our own Matt Nagy heist. For more in depth analysis, visit BearDownReport.com. Bear Down! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bear-down-report-podcast/donations
Oct 18, 2021•1 hr
Episode 62 - POSTGAME - Bears @ Raiders
The BDR postgame crew + Patrick Sheldon break down the victory in Las Vegas and chat about Raiders fan perspectives, the upcoming Packer week, and the debate over two sauces on your chicken wings/nugget. For more in depth analysis, visit BearDownReport.com. Bear Down! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bear-down-report-podcast/donations
Oct 11, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Episode 61 - POSTGAME - Lions @ Bears
BDR host Ryan Dengel sits down with Corie Walsh, Dan Goodwin III, and Jack Wright to talk about the good and bad from the Bears-Lions game, Lazor's playcalling, game balls, shout outs, and the the jingle that's stuck in your head. For more in depth analysis, visit BearDownReport.com. Bear Down! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bear-down-report-podcast/donations
Oct 04, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Episode 60 - POSTGAME - Bears @ Browns
The BDR Postgame Crew breaks down the embarassing loss to the Browns and looks at it from a Browns fan perspective. Also, Patrick Sheldon stopped in, Matt Nagy sucks, who could be the next HC, the good/bad, game balls, listener questions and a lot of laughter. For more in depth analysis, visit BearDownReport.com. Bear Down! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bear-down-report-podcast/donations
Sep 27, 2021•1 hr 7 min
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