Synopsis
Exclusive news and analysis from Hub Arkush and our team professional football in Chicago. Professional football served Chicago style.
Episodes
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‘Built for these moments’: Why the Bears believe Caleb Williams is ready for his playoff debut
10/01/2026 Duration: 11minChicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams will make his playoff debut Saturday night when his team hosts the Green Bay Packers in the NFL Wild Card at Soldier Field. After a season of turning the improbable into possible, the Bears believe in Williams heading into Saturday.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.
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Pritzker: Bears should work with local governments if they want tax relief
09/01/2026 Duration: 04minShort of approval of state legislation granting the NFL franchise a long-term property tax break at Arlington Park, Pritzker went on to say it’s up to the Bears to seek help from individual taxing bodies in and around the 326-acre siteBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.
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Bears Insider Podcast Episode 442: Bears vs. Packers: Can Chicago beat its rival in the NFL Wild Card?
09/01/2026 Duration: 57sShaw Local’s Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar share the latest news from Halas Hall and break down the third matchup between Green Bay and the Bears this seasonBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.
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Podcast: Bears vs. Packers: Can Chicago beat its rival in the NFL Wild Card?
09/01/2026 Duration: 01h03minThe Chicago Bears will return to the playoffs for the first time since 2020 on Saturday when they host their longtime rival, the Green Bay Packers, at Soldier Field in the NFL Wild Card. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar share the latest news from Halas Hall and break down the third matchup between the two rivals.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.
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Pritzker: Bears should work with local governments if they want tax relief
09/01/2026 Duration: 04minShort of approval of state legislation granting the NFL franchise a long-term property tax break at Arlington Park, Pritzker went on to say it’s up to the Bears to seek help from individual taxing bodies in and around the 326-acre siteBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.
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Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers: 5 storylines to watch in NFL Wild Card matchup
09/01/2026 Duration: 07minThe Chicago Bears will host their first playoff game since 2018 on Saturday at Soldier Field when they host their longtime rival, the Green Bay Packers, in the NFL Wild Card. Here are the top five storylines to watch.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.
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Chicago Bears injury report: Rome Odunze set to return, Kyler Gordon questionable against Packers
08/01/2026 Duration: 02minThe Chicago Bears will get back one and could get back two playmakers for Saturday’s Wild Card game against the Green Bay Packers. The team ruled slot cornerback Kyler Gordon as questionable for the game while wide receiver Rome Odunze had no designation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.
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Chicago Bears injury report: Rome Odunze set to return, Kyler Gordon questionable against Packers
08/01/2026 Duration: 02minThe Chicago Bears will get back one and could get back two playmakers for Saturday’s Wild Card game against the Green Bay Packers. The team ruled slot cornerback Kyler Gordon as questionable for the game while wide receiver Rome Odunze had no designation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.
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Above all else, the Bears can’t let the Packers hang around on Saturday: Silvy
08/01/2026 Duration: 04minIn almost 125 minutes of football this season, the Bears have not held a lead against the Packers, Marc Silverman writes. On Saturday, Ben Johnson’s offense must come out with urgency and get back to playing physical footballBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.
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What Chicago Bears coordinators said Wednesday ahead of playing Packers in NFL Wild Card
07/01/2026 Duration: 06minChicago Bears coordinators met with reporters Wednesday at Halas Hall as the team prepared for Saturday’s NFL Wild Card game against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field. Here are three of the most interesting things the Bears said Wednesday.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.
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Chicago Bears injury report: Rome Odunze, Kyler Gordon limited at practice
07/01/2026 Duration: 02minChicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze and slot cornerback Kyler Gordon practiced Wednesday as the team returned to the field ahead of Saturday’s Wild Card matchup against the Green Bay Packers.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.
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If the Caleb Williams-Ben Johnson partnership is to thrive, Saturday’s game would be a good starting point
07/01/2026 Duration: 03minUntil proven otherwise, Caleb Williams and coach Ben Johnson could be the NFL’s next great dynasty. If this partnership is going to thrive, Saturday’s game would be a good time to show it.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.
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Chicago Bears injury report: Kyler Gordon returns in estimated report
06/01/2026 Duration: 02minChicago Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon would’ve returned to the practice field Tuesday according to an estimated injury report the team sent out. That came after the Bears designated both Gordon and left tackle Braxton Jones to come off injured reserve earlier in the day.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.
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Illinois House speaker calls Bears stadium ask ‘insensitive’ amid budget pressures
06/01/2026 Duration: 05minFrom Capitol News Illinois: No state leader, including Welch on Tuesday, has explicitly ruled out addressing the Bears’ concerns this year. But the speaker, who is entering his sixth year leading the House, said this session will be all about “affordability.”Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.
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Chicago Bears ‘mentally prepared to play five more weeks’ at the start of playoff run
06/01/2026 Duration: 05minChicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson believed his team was "mentally prepare to play five more weeks" as the team prepared for its first playoff game since 2020.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.
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What Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson said Monday after losing regular-season finale to Lions
06/01/2026 Duration: 05minChicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson met with reporters virtually Monday, a day after the team ended the regular season with a 19-16 loss to the Detroit Lions. Here are three of the most interesting things Johnson said.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.
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Bears Insider Podcast Episode 441: Reviewing the Chicago Bears’ 19-16 loss to the Lions
05/01/2026 Duration: 51sThe Chicago Bears ended the regular season on Sunday afternoon with a 19-16 loss to the Detroit Lions. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down the loss and the Bears' playoff pathBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.
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Reviewing the Chicago Bears 19-16 loss to the Lions
05/01/2026 Duration: 01h06minThe Chicago Bears ended the regular season on Sunday afternoon with a 19-16 loss to the Detroit Lions. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down the loss and the Bears' playoff path.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.
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5 big takeaways from Chicago Bears’ 19-16 loss to the Detroit Lions
05/01/2026 Duration: 06minThe Chicago Bears ended the regular season on a sour note Sunday afternoon with a 19-16 loss to the Detroit Lions. Here are the five big takeaways from a disappointing loss to end the regular season.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.
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Chicago Bears didn’t ‘deserve to win’ in 19-16 loss to Detroit Lions
05/01/2026 Duration: 05minThe Chicago Bears ended the regular season with an overall flat performance Sunday afternoon, losing to the Detroit Lions 19-16 at Soldier Field.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.