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Vinnie Parise and Frank Mueller analyze the recent struggle by the Chicago Blackhawks ... get you caught up on NHL news ... and, comment on the College Football Playoffs.

SBNation Writer and co-host of Cash Considerations Ricky O'Donnell joins. We react to the Bulls entertaining stretch of wins against Milwaukee and New Orleans. We discuss if the Bulls play in those games without Zach LaVine is a coincidence or nothing. We give flowers to Coby White for his breakout play and discuss whether his ceiling is higher than we thought. We get into our "Project Pat" segmen...

If the Bears can win out the season (five more games to go) then all of a sudden things change. Or do they? Dan and Aldo talk about the possibilities.  No media mash up this week, instead Dan and Aldo react to numerous subjects brought up by the media.  To end the show, Dan and Aldo talk about great supporting actors.   

Greg Gabriel wants to clear some things up about the role Kevin Warren he has in the Chicago Bears football operations. Other topics: Why drafting a WR with a top five pick is a no-no Justin Fields and Luke Getsy need a divorce Matt Eberflus has to win to save his job Drafting a center and much more It's a jam-packed episode!

Vinnie Parise and Joe Mandel are back after a short Thanksgiving break. They'll break down all of the Chicago Sports action over the last few weeks, preview the MLB Winter Meetings and much much more. Tune in!

Mac and Read discuss the Bears' recent win over the Vikings, paying Jaylon Johnson and what to do with Justin Fields. Plus, NFL news, the NBA in season tourney and Spotify Unwrapped!

It's time for the Chicago Bulls to blow it up. We react to the past few weeks of news surrounding Zach LaVine's trade request, his beef with Billy Donovan and what the market for his trade looks like. We talked about Vucevic's regression and if the Bulls have locked themselves into a bad contract for the forseeable future. We also looked at the mistakes of the front office and wondered whether the...

Vinnie and Frank open the show by interviewing James Murray, CEO for Everything College Hockey. Then its Blackhawks, NHL, and pop culture talk. 

No. Greg Gabriel think Fields had a good game in Minnesota. He's convinced Luke Getsy is not putting him in a position to succeed. Lots of Field analysis and a look at what the Bears might do with their draft capitol. 

Aldo feels Justin Fields' 4th quarter back-to-back fumbles and his overall play might have cost him a ticket out of Chicago as the Bears franchise QB. Danny thinks otherwise. The two discuss the future of Fields, the performance by the Bears against the Vikings, and what could happen with coaching changes.

The tailgaters come in to discuss the Monday Night divisional matchup with the vikings a week after blowing a late lead to the lions #BearDown

Besides taking you around the NHL, Vinnie and Frank offers up what they are thankful for.

The Bears performance over the last four minutes and 15 seconds left their fans with a sick feeling. Dan and Aldo discuss. They revisit some of the key plays of the game. The local radio media mash-up captures the emotions of Dan Hampton and Ed O'Bradovich, Kurt Warner's praise and concerns over Justin Fields play and much more.  Then Tooch provides his Bears State of Affairs. The three finish by...

The Bears just don't know how to put teams away. At least, not good teams. On Sunday Chicago had a 26 to 14 lead in the 4h quarter and then the wheels fell off in the Motor City. Danny Shimon and Aldo Gandia comment on the car crash.

The bears take on the lions in a divisional matchup today after beating the panthers last Thursday, can the Bears win Eberflus' first back to back games in his tenure today? Or do they fall to the Lions? All that and more here on BFTG #BearDown

Jeff and Tim Willis interview Mike Berardino who covers Notre Dame for the South Bend Tribune. After that the two engage in Bears versus Lions analysis.

Mac and Read talk about the Bears getting Justin Fields back for potentially the last seven games of the season and the matchup against the red hot Lions. Plus, NFL headlines, NBA, Thanksgiving and more!

Greg Gabriel thinks the Bears could upset the Lions at Ford Field Sunday, but if Chicago is blown out by the division leaders it will certainly spell changes are ahead in the offseason. Viewers in the Chat Room had great questions and commented that this was a great episode. 

Segment one | Five burning questions about the Chicago Bears Segment two | Panel discussion Segment three | Previewing the Detroit Lions

Get all the NHL news you need to talk hockey with family and friend on this episode of Bardown!

Segment One - Dan shares his optimism that he Bears can upset the Lions. Aldo can't quite get there. Segment Two - This week's media mash-up features Dan Hampton's explosive takedown of the Bears, Kurt Warner talking about the difference between CJ Stroud and Justin Fields, and more! Segment Three - Tooch joins Dan and Aldo to talk more Bears and share some of their favorite movies and TV shows.

Besides bemoaning the Bears inability to develop a quarterback, Mike takes on the Cubs for their firing of David Ross. Then, he finishes with a new feature named, "How Dare You!" Lots of laughs. Make sure you visit RahlJewelers.com for your holiday gifts. When only the best will do! 

The Bears beat the Panthers on Thursday night, the tailgaters are here to talk about that game & preview the back half of the season as well as previewing the off-season for our beloved Bears

Big Dave of CHGO joins us for reaction to the Bulls overtime loss to Phoenix including Alex Caruso's impact on the team. We picked back up on our discussion of Zach LaVine and his situation after his disappointing performance in the 4th Quarter and OT against Phoenix. We also discussed the team's slow start to the season and wondered what could be the first domino to fall if the Bulls decide to cl...

Vinnie and Frank discuss the lackluster starts to the season for the Oilers and the Flames. Don't miss it!