
The Chicago Bears Podcast
Welcome to The Chicago Bears Podcast, brought to you by ESPN Chicago! Hosted by Pat The Designer and joined by former Bears Jason McKie, along with NFL insider Courtney Cronin, former NFL Defensive Lineman John Jurkovic, and ESPN Chicago's Shea Norling. Our show delivers unmatched access and conversations about the team you love. With new episodes every weekday, our knowledgeable and entertaining hosts provide in-depth analysis, game breakdowns, player interviews, and insider information to keep you up-to-date on all things Chicago Bears. From off-season moves to in-season battles, we've got you covered. So if you're a die-hard Bears fan or just a casual observer, join us for The Chicago Bears Podcast and stay connected to your favorite team all year long.
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The Chicago Bears Podcast with Pat The Designer and ESPN’s Courtney Cronin — powered by The Advantage Dealer Group and The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana — breaks down the latest updates from Bears Training Camp. Courtney shares insights on wide receiver Luther Burden’s injury status and whether there’s real concern
In this episode of The Chicago Bears Podcast, Pat The Designer is joined by ESPN Chicago legend Tom Waddle, live from Halas Hall. Waddle starts by praising Ben Johnson’s high‑energy coaching style, sharing how his intensity is already making an impact on the players. They then discuss Caleb Williams breaking old habits

Bears Camp Day 1: Jaylon Johnson Hurt, Ben Johnson Pushes Caleb HARD w/Courtney Cronin
Pat The Designer and ESPN’s Courtney Cronin are LIVE from Halas Hall for Day 1 of Chicago Bears Training Camp — brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group! They break down all the top storylines from the first day of camp, starting with the biggest news: Jaylon Johnson is dealing with an injury. Rookie tight end Cols
Chicago Bears finally have a moment worth buying into. With Caleb Williams, Ben Johnson, and veterans like Joe Thuney joining the revamped O-line, fan confidence is at its high. This optimism is well-earned: Williams and Johnson are part of the NFL’s developing elite quarterback–head coach duos. The offense has been co
In this episode of The Chicago Bears Podcast, Pat The Designer and ESPN Chicago’s Marc Silverman (subbing for Silvy) gear up for training camp with the definitive guide to Bears Camp. They kick things off at 00:00:00 by celebrating that two of the Bears’ three second-round picks—Ozzy Trapilo and Shemar Turner—have offi
In this episode of The Chicago Bears Podcast, Pat The Designer and ESPN Chicago’s Jurko begin with a heartfelt tribute to Chicago sports radio legend Harry Teinowitz, sharing memories in remembrance. They then shift focus to GM Ryan Poles, discussing how he's been addressing past mistakes—particularly in the draft and