Show overview
Bear Necessities: Chicago Bears Podcast has been publishing since 2021, and across the 5 years since has built a catalogue of 110 episodes. That works out to roughly 110 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 47 min and 1h 16m — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Sports show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 days ago, with 8 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2024, with 27 episodes published. Published by Halsted Collective.
From the publisher
Releasing multiple episodes a week, the Bear Necessities crew is dedicated to bringing in analysis on the Bear's latest performance, free agency moves, trades, and draft. The NFL has a crowded landscape but no matter what, we here root for the Chicago Bears. Bear Down!
Latest Episodes
View all 110 episodesChicago Bears Preseason Opener Recap: 34-10 Win Over Browns, Roster Battles & Bengals Preview | Bear Necessities Podcast
Chicago Bears Training Camp Day 1: Position Battles, Roster Moves & Caleb Williams Year 2 | Bear Necessities Podcast
Chicago Bears 2026 Schedule Predictions & Win-Loss Breakdown | Bear Necessities Podcast
Offseason Reactions | Did the Chicago bears do Enough to Position themselves for success in 2026?
Bear Necessities 2026 Draft Extravaganza | 7 Round Mock Draft, Players we Love, and Players We Dont
Ep 199GAME DAY PREVIEW | Chicago Bears Prepare to DOMINATE Los Angeles Rams - Breakdown, Predictions, and More
Ep 198Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams DISMANTLE Packers in Heroic Comeback Playoff Victory | Reactions
In this episode of the Bear Necessities Podcast, Austin and Reece discuss the first Chicago Bears playoff victory in 15 years against the rival Green Bay Packers.
Ep 197Chicago Bears Wild Card Round Preview: Why the Bears will DOMINATE the Packers
Ep 196Chicago Bears Prepare to Dominate the Packers | Can Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams Break the Curse?
Ep 195Chicago Bears Preparing for a Freezing Game Against Cleveland Browns | Can Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams Get Right After a Disappointing Packers Loss?
Ep 194Reflecting Dominant Victory of the Philadelphia Eagles and Preparing to Kick the Packers A** | Chicago Bears at Packers Preview
In this episode of the Bear Necessities Podcast, Austin and Reece breakdown the up coming Bears-Packers match up.
Ep 193Chicago Bears DUST New Orleans Saints | Can They Continue the Trend Against Baltimore?
Ep 192Chicago Bears STUN Washington Commanders 25-24 | Can the Bears Keep the Winning Streak Going?
In this episode of the Bear Necessities Podcast Austin and Reece Breakdown Ben Johnson's Chicago Bears stunning the Washington Commanders on the Road. Caleb Williams beats out Jayden Daniels on another primetime match up between the two young stars.
Ep 191INSTANT REACTIONS: Bears Block Walk-Off Field Goal to Beat Las Vegas Raiders 25-24
In this episode of the Bear Necessities Podcast the Boys Breakdown the Bears 25-24
Ep 190Chicago Bears DISMANTLE Matt Eberflus Led Cowboys 31 - 14 | Ben Johnson & Caleb Williams Have Arrived....
Welcome Back to the Bear Necessities Podcast, In this episode Austin and Reece Breakdown the bears dominant victory over the Dallas Cowboys
Ep 189Chicago Bears vs Dallas Cowboys Pre-Game | Can Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams right the ship?
Welcome Back to the Bear Necessities Podcast, In this episode the boys breakdown the Chicago Bears match up against the dallas cowboys.
Ep 188Season Opener Pre-Game: Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings | Match Up Analysis, Keys to the Game, and Predictions
In this episode of the Bear Necessities Podcast, hosts Austin and Reece breakdown the upcoming Chicago Bears match up against the Minnesota Vikings. In this episode, the crew analyzes how both teams compare to each other, identify keys to the game, and provide a record prediction. This and more on this episode of the Bear Necessities Podcast.
Ep 1872026 Chicago Bears Season Record Predictions | How will the Chicago Bears Stack up in the NFC North?
In this episode of the Bear Necessities Podcast, join hosts Austin and Reese as they dive into the upcoming football season with a focus on the Chicago Bears. In this episode, they discuss the excitement of college football's return, the NFL season kickoff, and make bold predictions for the Bears' performance. From roster cut insights to game-by-game predictions, Austin and Reese provide an in-depth analysis of what fans can expect this season. Tune in for a mix of expert insights, fan perspectives, and a touch of humor as they navigate the highs and lows of being a Bears fan. Don't miss out on their unique take on the Bears' journey this year!