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Swish Theory's Kris Amundson and Larro Golden return to Bulls Gold to unpack the Bulls offseason. We start with more Caleb Wilson discussion. Then we dive into Dailyn Swain and what makes him such a unique pick for the Bulls. We shift into discussion of Bryson Graham's offseason acquisitions in Nic Claxton and Norman Powell and wonder if both were good uses of the team's cap space. We talk about m...

Greg talks about scouting defensive backs

Greg opens the show with a message to Chicago Blackhawks' fans. Yep. Hockey.  Then he and Aldo cover the latest about the stadium and reports Cole Kmet should be traded. The last 70 minutes are Greg evaluating the Bears.

CHGO's Will Gottlieb returns to Bulls Gold for all the fallout from the 2026 NBA Draft. We react to the Caleb Wilson pick, and why he's a special talent and the ideal piece for Bryson Graham to begin this rebuild around. Then we discuss Dailyn Swain, a more surprising pick, and why we're optimistic about the strategy behind his selection. Then, NBA teams made it rain with cash considerations in th...

Greg Gabriel recalls stories from his days as an NFL scout.

The Carolina Hurricanes win their second ever Stanley Cup in franchise history by defeating the Vegas Golden Knights in 6 games. You love hockey? Vinnie and Frank talk about the series in a way that demonstrates their love of the game.

We start this episode honoring Bulls legend Stacey King following his tragic passing. We talk about how he turned his personality into a unique broadcasting style, how he interacted with and gave back to the fans, and the moments he made legendary for Bulls basketball. Then, we transition into the Bulls new head coach in Tiago Splitter and if there's anything we can take away from his brief time i...

Former Chicago Bears scouting director evaluates the team's defensive roster. - Why does Ryan Poles like building from the outside in? - What skills are important for Dennis Allen's scheme - What's does Gervon Dexter need to do to unlock his potential - Is TJ Edwards being phased out And, much more!

THIS SHOW IS RATED R FOR LANGUAGE 🔥 WHAT'S THE CEILING FOR THE BEARS OFFENSE? Can Ben Johnson's attack turn Caleb Williams and company into one of the NFL's most explosive offenses? Ever???  🎮 CALEB WILLIAMS' MADDEN RATING It's not out yet, but we'll talk about what it should be compared to other quarterbacks around the NFL. 🍔🎬 FOOD, MOVIES & ANYTHING GOES No topic is off limits during our...

Bulls Gold returns to bask in the excitement of draft season with Big Dave from CHGO Bulls. We do a temperature check on Caleb Wilson, the likely #4 pick, and how he could change the culture and mentality of the Bulls. Then we open up the floor for who's catching our attention with the the 15th pick, and whether the Bulls should consider moving up to grab the right player. The Bulls are still inte...

The Chicago Bears' new stadium plans in Illinois got sacked again by Illinois legislators. The Bears argue their vision extends far beyond football. With a proposed domed stadium, hotels, restaurants, retail, offices, and year-round events, supporters see a transformational economic development opportunity.   Critics see a risky public investment and question whether projected benefits will ever m...

Some of the finest Stanley Cup Playoffs talk you'll find in the podcast world

This week on GTF, we’re kicking things off with a fascinating Bears comparison: Did Ryan Poles just draft the closest thing we’ve seen to Devin Hester since... Devin Hester? Zavion Thomas and the Hall of Famer share some eye-opening physical similarities, from size to speed, and we dig into whether the rookie has any real shot at making that kind of impact in Chicago. Also on this episode: 🏈 Spec...

NSFW Imagine three guys gathering every Wednesday night to talk Chicago Bears in a neighborhood tavern setting. Then a fourth comes in to join the conversation and spark discussion about Chicago food.  That's the essence of BEAR THEIR SOULZ.  Bonus this week, a parody song about the closing down of Schlitz beer.

Sam Sianis, the legendary owner of the Billy Goat Tavern, is dead at 91 years old. Mike North is here to deliver his eulogy. Co-host/Producer: Joe Mandel Brought to you by Cumberland Chapels and Pennyville Station restaurant. Visit: https://www.cumberlandchapels.com/ Visit: https://www.pennyvillestation.com/

On this episode of Gabriel Talks Football, Greg Gabriel & Aldo Gandia dive into some of the biggest Chicago Bears storylines as OTAs heat up. 🔥 Topics: 🚀 What does a true Year 2 leap look like for Caleb Williams under Ben Johnson? 👐 Could Colston Loveland actually lead the Bears in receptions? Recent NFL history says it’s not as crazy as it sounds... ⚔️ Jedrick Wills vs. Braxton Jones – who...

The NFL schedule is out, and that means it’s time for a full, no-nonsense breakdown on Gabriel Talks Football. Longtime NFL personnel executive Greg Gabriel joins Aldo Gandia for a complete team-by-team analysis of the Chicago Bears’ 2026 schedule, examining every opponent, every challenge, and every opportunity.

The Chicago Bears defense has talent. So why are there still so many questions? On this episode of *Gabriel Talks Football**, longtime NFL personnel executive Greg Gabriel joins  Aldo Gandia for a hard look at the Bears defensive roster.

TOPICS: 🏟️ Stadium Update 🐻 Bears trade rumors 💥 Is pass rush help coming? 📝 Diving deep into #bears UDFAs 🧀 NFC North draft picks: who nailed it and who drafted with oven mitts? 📅 A brutal schedule ahead for the Bears 👴 The Packers’ “new” QB already remembers dial-up internet 🥖 A tribute to Chicago’s legendary Italian Beef sandwich Football. Pop culture. Tavern energy. Controlled chaos. #C...

The Toronto Maple Leafs won the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery and have the right to choose first in the 2026 NHL Draft this Summer. T he San Jose Sharks also won a lottery spot moving up from 9th to 2nd overall. What does this mean for each franchise and what players will they target?

The Chicago Bears head into training camp with big expectations… but are there cracks in the roster? On this episode of Gabriel Talks Football, longtime NFL executive Greg Gabriel takes a deep dive into the Bears offense roster position group by position group. Greg evaluates the talent, breaks down anticipated camp battles, and identifies where this team is strong—and where it may still fall shor...

In the season finale, Danny and AC evaluate the Chicago Bears draft.

The first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs is coming to an end. The Colorado Avalanche and the Carolina Hurricanes each punched their ticket to the second round with respective sweeps. Six more teams will punch their ticket into the second round. In this episode Vinny & Frank take you through the playoffs.

Greg evaluates all the players drafted by the Chicago Bears and several un-drafted players signed.

Greg and Aldo talks Bears