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Windy City Gridiron: for Chicago Bears fans

Windy City Gridiron: for Chicago Bears fans

A podcast for Bears fans, by Bears fans.

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Show overview

Windy City Gridiron: for Chicago Bears fans has been publishing since 2018, and across the 6 years since has built a catalogue of 907 episodes, alongside 2 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 750 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a several-times-a-week cadence, with the show now in its 6th season.

Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 33 min and 1h 5m — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. It is catalogued as a EN-language Sports show.

The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 2.1 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. The busiest year was 2023, with 232 episodes published. Published by SB Nation.

Episodes
907
Running
2018–2024 · 6y
Median length
51 min
Cadence
Several per week

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The official home for audio programming from Windy City Gridiron, SB Nation's community for fans of the Chicago Bears.

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Find us at 2nd City Gridiron

We may be saying goodbye to the WCG channel, but it’s a new beginning for our whole podcast team covering the Bears at 2nd City Gridiron. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 10, 20244 min

Bears Banter Ep. 173: Peter King joins!

This is an episode you don't want to miss! The legendary Peter King joins Bill Zimmerman on the podcast. Peter and Bill discuss his career, the new kickoff rule, Devin Hester in the Hall of Fame, the 1985 Chicago Bears and of course, Caleb Williams! Plus, Bill gives his analysis on Justin Fields' departure and Ryan Poles work this offseason, but most importantly, he is PUMPED that Caleb Williams will be a Bear this month! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 3, 20241h 20m

Making Monsters: PFF's Brad Spielberger on the Bears salary cap and the Draft

Taylor Doll and PFF's Brad Speilberger chat about free agency, where the Bears' roster stands, and the draft. Brad breaks down current contracts, and they take a look at the next wave of money the Bears will spend between the draft and second contracts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 27, 202436 min

Making Monsters: Getting to Know Keenan Allen, Gerald Everett & Amen Ogbongbemiga

Taylor Doll kicks off her Free Agency series with a couple of the bigger signings, Keenan Allen and Gerald Everett, as she chats with Chargers reporter Fernando Ramirez (@RealFRamirez) of The Sporting Tribune (@SportingTrib) on their time with the Chargers. They also talk about LB and special Teamer Amen Ogbongbemiga and what impact he could make here in Chicago. Fernando was also in attendance for Caleb Williams' Pro Day, and they took a look at that and what he saw from Caleb and expects him to do in the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 22, 20241h 1m

Bear Bones: Mock Draft-A-Palooza Version 4.0!

Danny and Mason are joined by DaWindyCityProdz to discuss the fallout and postmortem of the Justin Fields Era and Caleb Williams' pro day. They then delve into the prospect breakdown of the respective mock drafts. Shenanigans ensue, as always! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 22, 20241h 34m

Bearly a Podcast: Caleb Williams Pro Day!

All signs are pointing toward Caleb Williams being a Chicago Bear! The Chicago Bears had a large contingent at USC's Pro Day this week and WCG's EJ Snyder was in attendance in Los Angeles! He joins Bill Zimmerman to discuss what he witnessed in LA and what makes Caleb Williams such a unique prospect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 21, 202441 min

Bears trade Justin Fields to the Steelers

Lester Wiltfong and Mason West jump on the mic to break down the Justin Fields trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 17, 202428 min

Bearly a Podcast: Keenan Allen is a Chicago Bear!

Breaking news! Keenan Allen is joining the Chicago Bears after Ryan Poles trades a 2024 4th round pick to the LA Chargers for the veteran wide receiver. Bill Zimmerman and Jeff Berkes sit down to discuss the Allen trade, how it will impact the offense this season and what the rest of this offseason could look like for the Chicago Bears! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 15, 202437 min

Bear Bones: Chicago Bears Mock Draft 3.0 with Robert Schmitz!

Dr. Mason West and Khari Thompson are joined this week by Da Bears Blog's Robert Schmitz for a triple threat of Chicago Bears mock drafts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 15, 20241h 37m

Making Monsters: Talking Bears Draft with Thor Nystrom, Draft Analyst for Fantasy Pros

Taylor Doll and Thor Nystrom, Draft analyst for Fantasy Pros chat about what the Bears will do with picks 1 and 9 and how they address not having a pick in round 2. Plus, they dive into other options at wide receiver if the top 3 are gone by pick 9. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 14, 202446 min

Bears Banter Ep. 172: Examining the Justin Fields Trade Market

Bill Zimmerman gives a quick 60 second free agency recap and then dives into the Justin Fields trade market. Why Fields hasn't been dealt and when a trade could possibly happen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 13, 202432 min

Bear & Balanced: Chicago Bears Day 1 Free Agency Recap

JB & Lester break down a quiet day one of free agency for the Chicago Bears. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 12, 202451 min

Making Monsters: Bears Free Agency Preview with Aaron Leming

Taylor Doll chats with Aaron Leming of 247 Sports and Windy City Gridiron on the off-season and a look ahead to free agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 9, 202458 min

T Formation Conversation: With Author Jack M Silverstein

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Lester Wiltfong interviews author and sports historian Jack M Silverstein about his fantastic new book, Why We Root (Vol. 1): Mad Obsessions of a Chicago Sports Fan, and his time as a diehard Chicago sports fan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 9, 20241h 23m

Bearly a Podcast: Jaylon Johnson Extended, plus Free Agency Preview!

Jaylon Johnson will not be playing on the franchise tag in 2024 as the Chicago Bears and the All-Pro Cornerback agree on a 4-year, $76 million extension keeping Jaylon in the navy and orange through at least 2027. Bill Zimmerman and Mason West jump on to talk about Johnson's extension and what it means for him and the team moving forward. They also spend some time previewing free agency which is just a few days away and what to look for the Chicago Bears to do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 8, 202437 min

Bears Banter Ep. 171: Bears Mock Offseason with Brad Spielberger, Aaron Leming, EJ Snyder

How should the Chicago Bears approach this all-important offseason? Join Bill Zimmerman and his panel of Pro Football Focus' Brad Spielberger (free agency and salary cap), Bear Report and WCG's Aaron Leming (all-around knowledge) and Bootleg Football and WCG's EJ Snyder (NFL Draft) as they evaluate the Chicago Bears roster, work free agency and sign new players and navigate the NFL Draft! It's a long episode but worth it! Check out a great look at how the Bears' could approach this all-important 2024 offseason! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 5, 20242h 39m

Bear Bones: Bears Mock-Draft-A-Palooza Vol. 2

Danny makes his return to Bears Bones! Joining Dr. Mason! As they run through even more draftable prospects for this coming April! They’re joined to form a tripod with Danny’s other podcast host, Jacob Infante, who happens to be WCGs lead draft analyst! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 23, 20241h 47m

Making Monsters: A Chat with Coach John DeFilippo

Taylor Doll talks with former Bears QB Coach John DeFilippo about his time with Justin Fields during his rookie season. In addition, they get into the Bears' plan that offseason for the draft and QB competition, plus the quarterback room and the relationship between Fields, Dalton, and Foles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 20, 202429 min

Making Monsters: If Bears go QB series, JJ McCarthy

Taylor Doll chats with Isaiah Hole of Wolverineswire for USA Today to get the scoop on JJ McCarthy, Roman Wilson, Zak Zinter and several other Wolverines. In addition to talking about the switch back to the NFL for Coach Harbaugh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 17, 202450 min

T Formation Conversation: Chicago Bears Draft Q&A with Jacob Infante

Jacob Infante, Windy City Gridiron's Lead Draft Analyst, joins Lester Wiltfong's T Formation Conversation for some NFL Draft/Chicago Bears Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 16, 20241h 8m
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