Show overview
The Charter: A Chicago Bears Podcast has been publishing since 2017, and across the 9 years since has built a catalogue of 1,016 episodes, alongside 2 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 590 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a several-times-a-week cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 27 min and 43 min — 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 2 days ago, with 32 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Chicago Sports Network.
From the publisher
The Charter Podcast is where you can find everything you need to know about the Chicago Bears. Our team of Ruthie Polinsky & Clay Harbor bring you postgame reaction, interviews, and game previews. We’ll provide you with latest and have some fun along the way. New episodes available every Thursday throughout the season.
Latest Episodes
View all 1,016 episodesWhat We Learned From Bears-Bengals Joint Practice
Bears Stadium Update, Coby Bryant & Preseason Preview with David Haugh
Darnell Wright's EXTENSION, Training Camp Standouts & more with The Bigs' Herb Howard
The Athletic's Kevin Fishbain talks Caleb Williams, Kyler Gordon & more
Bears 2026 Training Camp Preview with The Athletic's Dan Wiederer
Way too early Pro Bowl picks
Summer Superlatives
Inside Bears Minicamp
Caleb Williams on Madden 27 & Takeaways from OTAs
Way-Too-Early Bears Record Prediction
REACTION to Bears' 2026 Schedule
Ranking Ryan Poles' Draft Classes
Bears Draft Recap
REACTION: Bears select DB Dillon Thieneman in 1st round of 2026 NFL Draft | The Charter
Bears Draft Preview: Strategy, Targets & Big Questions
Draft Needs, Rising Prospects & Caleb Williams Buzz
Should the Chicago Bears Trade Up, Trade Down, or Stay Put?
Ep 1032NFL Owners Meetings: Bears Looking FORWARD, Stadium Update & Possible Referee Lockout
Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor dive into the latest from the Chicago Bears, starting with Ben Johnson’s Monday morning remarks at the owners meetings in Arizona. Johnson reflects on a fresh start in 2026, Caleb Williams’ progress, the left tackle situation, and second-year wide receiver Luther Burden III, while Garrett Bradbury’s role on the roster is also discussed. The hosts break down the coaches’ photo, including Caleb Williams’ playful jab at Johnson on Instagram. The conversation then shifts to broader team and league updates, including Kevin Warren’s latest stadium comments, the potential referee lockout as union negotiations stall, and Ryan Poles’ insights on Shemar Turner’s injury-plagued rookie season. Johnson’s frustration with praise for the Bears’ 2025 campaign and his perspective on the defense, particularly Kyler Gordon, round out the episode. Ruthie and Clay provide their takes, offering fans a full snapshot of what’s next for the Bears and the league.
Ep 1031RANKING Bears' 2026 Opponents
Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor kick off the episode reacting to the NFL’s announcement that the 2026 season will start midweek, with the Seahawks hosting an opponent on Wednesday and the Rams facing the 49ers in the first-ever regular-season game in Melbourne, Australia. They discuss the possibility of the Chicago Bears being Seattle’s opening-night opponent and what that matchup could mean for both teams. The conversation then shifts to Clay’s rankings of the Bears’ 2026 opponents, breaking down which matchups could be the toughest and which games fans should circle on the calendar. Ruthie and Clay also share insights on trends around the league and what this schedule shakeup might mean for teams chasing playoff positioning.
Ep 1030Bears Bring Back Sanborn + NFC North Offseason Breakdown
Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor open the episode with some fun, as Ruthie pitches her idea for a new Charter Podcast theme song before the conversation quickly shifts to real Bears news. They break down Jack Sanborn’s return to Chicago, the addition of lineman James Lynch, and what those moves signal about the team’s direction this offseason. From there, the focus expands to the NFC North, sizing up where each team stands heading into the new season. The duo evaluates the Bears’ trajectory, digs into the Packers’ key departures, examines the Vikings’ headline-grabbing moves, and debates whether the Lions are retooling or taking a step back.