Best WBEZ Chicago & The Chicago Sun Times Podcasts (2024)

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It's Training Camp Report Day! 38:46

5d ago38:46

38:46

Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser have reported to training camp at Halas Hall just like the Bears' players. They talk about Caleb Williams' expectations, Ryan Poles' next target and more.

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What Caleb will do this summer 18:57

1M ago18:57

18:57

Patrick Finley and Mark Potash break down Caleb Williams' summer plans on the day the Bears start their break.

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Halas Intrigue: Breaking down Caleb Williams' minicamp 23:20

1M ago23:20

23:20

As Bears veterans break for the summer, Patrick Finley and Mark Potash break down Caleb Williams' performance during the team's mandatory minicamp.

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Hard Knock Life 18:05

2M ago18:05

18:05

The Bears will be on Hard Knocks! Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down what it means.

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Caleb Williams' Ups and Downs at OTAs 21:05

2M ago21:05

21:05

Patrick Finley and Mark Potash talk about how the Bears hope Caleb Williams' practice struggles can portend good things in the future.

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A New Bears Era Has Begun 16:31

2M ago16:31

16:31

Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down Caleb Williams' first day at work — Friday's rookie minicamp practice.

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The Caleb Williams Era Begins 28:23

3M ago28:23

28:23

Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down the new beginning for the Bears.

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(Almost) Caleb Time 28:02

3M ago28:02

28:02

Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down Ryan Poles' wink-and-a-nod acknowledgement that USC quarterback Caleb Williams is his guy and debate whom the Bears should take at No. 9 in Thursday's draft.

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Justin Fields Is Gone 30:26

4M ago30:26

30:26

Patrick Finley and Mark Potash break down the Bears' trade of Justin Fields to the Steelers, what it means for the team and for its fans.

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Keenan Allen Emergency Pod! 14:52

4M ago14:52

14:52

Patrick Finley and Mark Potash break down the Bears' surprise trade for WR Keenan Allen.

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What are the Bears doing with Justin Fields? 28:20

4M ago28:20

28:20

Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down where the Bears stand with quarterback Justin Fields and what they're doing in free agency.

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An interview with Ryan Poles 23:23

5M ago23:23

23:23

Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser talk two-on-one with Bears general manager Ryan Poles about Caleb Williams and the No. 1 pick.

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On Justin Fields and his new coordinator 23:17

5M ago23:17

23:17

Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down Justin FIelds' reaction to a potential trade and what his new coordinator had to say.

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Flus Stays! Getsy Goes! 31:32

6M ago31:32

31:32

Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down the Bears' big moves.

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Major Decisions Ahead 25:59

6M ago25:59

25:59

Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down the Bears' loss to the Packers and what happens next to Matt Eberflus and Justin Fields.

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It's Packers Week, And Then Some 32:19

7M ago32:19

32:19

Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down the Bears in anticipation of the Packers game — and debate what happens next.

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Bears Win By 20! 20:59

7M ago20:59

20:59

Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down the Bears' 20-point win against the Falcons and wonder what it means for their future.

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So What's Next? 29:57

7M ago29:57

29:57

Patrick Finley and Mark Potash break down the upcoming Bears-Falcons game and then turn their attention to what happens at the end of the year. They close out the show by remembering their friend Jeff Dickerson.

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Bears Trump Cards 25:08

7M ago25:08

25:08

Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser wonder what, if anything, they can learn from the Bears' win against the Cardinals on Sunday.

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Debating the Big Decisions 26:09

7M ago26:09

26:09

With the Cardinals game looming, Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser debate the big-picture questions the Bears have to answer at the end of the season.

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Another Blown Game 23:38

7M ago23:38

23:38

Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down the Bears' 20-17 loss to the Browns in Cleveland.

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Bears in Believeland? 26:26

7M ago26:26

26:26

Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down the Bears' chances against the Browns and what Sunday's game means for Justin Fields and Matt Eberflus.

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A Bears Win Streak! 29:34

8M ago29:34

29:34

Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down Justin Fields' performance and a dominant defense in the Bears' 28-13 win against the Lions.

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The Bears-Lions Rematch 26:48

8M ago26:48

26:48

Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down the Bears' rematch against the Lions on Sunday and analyze what Justin Fields said about his future.

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Justin Fumbles, Then Wins 26:41

8M ago26:41

26:41

Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down the Bears' 12-10 win over the Vikings in Minneapolis.

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Can the Bears Bounce Back vs. the Vikings? 19:28

8M ago19:28

19:28

Patrick Finley and Mark Potash break down what they expect from Monday night's Bears-Vikings game.

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Bears Blow It 23:17

8M ago23:17

23:17

Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down the Bears blowing a 12-point lead over the Lions with about four minutes to play in Justin Fields' return to game action.

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Justin's Back 20:51

8M ago20:51

20:51

The Sun-Times' Patrick Finley and Mark Potash break down what they expect to see from Justin Fields in his return Sunday in Detroit.

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Bears Win a Snoozer 20:10

9M ago20:10

20:10

Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down the Bears' ugly 16-13 win over the Panthers.

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It's Bagent (Again) 22:37

9M ago22:37

22:37

Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser talk about whether starter Tyson Bagent gives the Bears a better chance to win Thursday night against the Panthers.

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An L in NOLA 23:45

9M ago23:45

23:45

Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down the Bears' 24-17 loss to the Saints and analyze whether Justin Fields will be ready to play Thursday against the Panthers.

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Another Weird Day 28:59

9M ago28:59

28:59

Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down David Walker's firing, Montez Sweat's arrival and Jaylon Johnson's return to the Bears.

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Back to Reality 30:32

9M ago30:32

30:32

Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down the Bears' runaway loss to the Chargers at SoFi Stadium.

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Tyson Time, Times 2 25:11

9M ago25:11

25:11

Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down what Tyson Bagent should expect in his second career start, Sunday night against the Chargers.

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Bears Win, But QB Questions Remain 26:14

9M ago26:14

26:14

Patrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash break down a rare Bears victory and wonder who will play quarterback for the Bears next week: rookie Tyson Bagent or Justin Fields.

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Can Tyson Bagent Beat the Raiders? 30:25

9M ago30:25

30:25

Jason Lieser and Patrick Finley debate whether new starting quarterback Tyson Bagent can lead the Bears to a win against the Raiders on Sunday.

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Justin Fields Goes Down and Out 24:25

9M ago24:25

24:25

Bears QB Justin Fields hurt his hand in another loss Sunday. So now what? Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser discuss.

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Picking a Vikes-Bears Winner 27:50

10M ago27:50

27:50

Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down Justin Fields and DJ Moore's success and predict the winner of Sunday's game at Soldier Field.

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Win 1, and No. 51 23:05

10M ago23:05

23:05

Patrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash break down the Bears' first win of the season and eulogize Dick Butkus, after his death Thursday.

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What's Going On, Exactly? 25:44

10M ago25:44

25:44

Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser explain why Chase Claypool's Bears days are over and preview Thursday night's game against the Commanders.

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They Blew It! 24:40

10M ago24:40

24:40

Patrick Finley, Mark Potash and Jason Lieser break down the Bears' come-from-ahead loss to the hapless Broncos, Chase Claypool's absence and Justin Fields' alleged progress.

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The Bottom-Feeder Bowl 25:49

10M ago25:49

25:49

Jason Lieser and Patrick Finley debate the Bears' yuckfest against the Broncos and ask what can be fixed after three long weeks at Halas Hall.

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A New Low? 26:36

10M ago26:36

26:36

Jason Lieser and Patrick Finley break down the Bears' 41-10 loss to the Chiefs that capped a terrible week.

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What a Week 21:03

10M ago21:03

21:03

Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down a week of upheaval at Halas Hall.

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Bears Sinking Fast 24:54

10M ago24:54

24:54

Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down yet another Bears loss — this time, on a screen pass-turned-pick-six.

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A Must-Win Game? 17:50

10M ago17:50

17:50

Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser wonder whether Sunday's Bears-Bucs game is a must-win and wonder what's wrong with Justin Fields and the Bears' offense.

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Bears Blown Out by Packers 22:04

11M ago22:04

22:04

Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down the Bears' disastrous 38-20 loss to the rival Packers.

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It's rivalry time! 24:24

11M ago24:24

24:24

Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser make their predictions for the Bears-Packers game — and how quarterbacks Justin Fields and Jordan Love will do in the latest installment of the NFL's best rivalry.

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Takeaways From the Preseason 27:54

11M ago27:54

27:54

Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down where the Bears stand at the end of the preseason as they prepare for the opener against the rival Packers.

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On Fields and Trades 26:05

11M ago26:05

26:05

Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down the Bears' 24-21 loss to the Bills in the preseason finale, from how Justin Fields looked to those who asked for a trade.

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