Bears Nation Podcast

Jake and Kevin are back after a little hiatus to debate how the Bears roster stacks up against the rest of the NFC North. We dissect the following position groups at these time codes:  QB: (1:03) RB: (6:20) WR: (10:00) TE: (15:35) OL: (21:10) S: (26:55) CB: (32:50) LB: (38:20) PASS RUSH: (42:10) K: (45:48)

The Bears draft class is complete so Jake and Kevin are back to break it all down! How do we feel about the Bears going defense with the first two picks then WR in the third? We answer that question and also detail how the Bears are building the right team for the future through these picks. In this episode we highlight 2nd round picks Kyler Gordon and Jaquan Brisker, 3rd round pick Velus Jones Jr...

Kevin Lapka is joined by Kellyn Gerenstein, member of Sports Illustrated's The Draft Bible, to discuss how the 1st round affects how the Bears approach their two second round picks.  Absolute chaos ensued in round one with multiple trades. Could the Bears be the next? 

The draft is HERE and we are getting you primed with final mock drafts from both Kevin and Jake. The Bears don't currently hold a first round pick and hold just 6 picks overall, but both mocks have the Bears trading to acquire more picks. Just because the Bears don't have a first round pick doesn't mean the first round doesn't matter. We breakdown why you should keep an eye on what happens on Thur...

In our favorite episode of the year, we do a full 7 round mock draft choosing which players the Bears will pick INCLUDING trades. In our mock, we got two WR, one of which might be the most underrated in the draft. We also got two CB including one MAJOR steal and we sured up the IOL with some big bodies inside. Plus, we made a trade. To find out who we acquired and if we should be in the war room a...

The Bears need a WR and all signs point to them taking one with one of their second round picks. Jake and Kevin go in-depth on their top-5 WR in the draft class that they'd like to see wearing a Bears uniform this upcoming season. Plus, will you be mad if the Bears neglect the offensive side of the ball and go defense with their first two picks? Then a challenging "Would You Rather" closes the sho...

Jake and Kevin are back to evaluate the moves the Bears have made in free agency thus far. We evaluate the approach Ryan Poles and Matt Eberflus have taken to free agency and roster moves. The offseason has been underwhelming though, so do the Bears still have more pickups to make? We answer that question and provide names of players the Bears may be targeting. Later in the show (around 52:00) we...

We are back! Jake and Kevin return to the mic to break down free agency. We break down the top candidates into tiers and name who we want from each tier including Ryan Jensen, Chris Godwin and Michael Gallup. The Bears have 26 remaining free agents, so we run down the complete list and play "Stay or Go" for each of the pending free agents.  Remember you can join us weekly on YouTube, Twitter...

Matt and Ryan, back at it again, but Jake and Kevin detail how this regime will be different from the rest. With a new philosophy and mentality behind the Chicago Bears, how soon can the Bears win a Super Bowl? We answer that, as well as the rest of your burning questions about Matt Eberflus and Ryan Poles.

Well Bears fans, we might have a direction to this franchise. Jake and Kevin discuss the hiring of GM Ryan Poles and what we love about the former Chiefs Director of Player Personnel. We detail how this situation is different from past GM hires and discuss whether the Bears organization is in a better place than it's been in a long time.  Plus, we provide insight and thoughts on the status of...

For the second time, son of Bears legend Walter Payton and current WGN Chicago Sports Media Personality Jarrett Payton joins us to talk what he is looking for in a GM/HC, what's wrong with the process and who excites him the most of all candidates. Plus, Jarrett drops nuggets on the hiring process, what's different about this year versus the past and how his dad would've been involved if he was ar...

So we got 4 hours of happiness, then it all came crashing down again. In the first episode of Season 6, Jake and Kevin discuss how the Bears can get the hiring process right and name their favorites of the 10 head coaching candidates. They also break down the ballistic press conference with chairman George McCaskey and play the most notable clips from the day.  Be sure to subscribe so you don...

In one of Bears Nation Podcasts' most impassioned episodes to date, Kevin and Jake get fiery on how the Bears can create functional change at the organizational level and how much of that change involves Ryan Pace. They also address the rumors that Matt Nagy may be fired and get into a heated debate on whether Jim Harbaugh would be a good candidate to be the head coach.  Stay locked in with a...

This jam-packed episode features extensive insight on Bears management, Nick Foles magic on Sunday and plenty of other tidbits. Following an upset win on Sunday the coaching/management decisions are still at the forefront of Bears nation's concerns. We give our predictions and updates on what will happen with management and the trickle effect of the Bears retaining Nagy for the final two weeks. Be...

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL OUR LISTENERS! We appreciate you more than you know and hope you have a great holiday season. If you've listened to this show for a while you know we've been on the Thomas Graham Jr. train since draft season so this episode was a little opportunity for us to toot our own horn on that. We also talk how passion could be more significant as X's and O's, an evaluation of Fields'...

Jake Hasan and Kevin Lapka are back with an unconvnetional episode. They break down the matchup vs the Vikings on Monday Night Football quickly, but since that is depressing they then get into talking about potential record breakers including Robert Quinn, the future, and which kind of sauce is best for dipping fries in. Bear Down

We know for a fact you weren't apathetic after that Bears game. You were most definitely filled with rage, and rightfully so! The Bears continue to find new ways to lose and any loss against that team from Wisconsin is infuriating. We breakdown what went right and what went wrong for a good 45 minute therapy session to get you over this team. You're welcome. BE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE.

Apathy? Sure. If that's how you describe your feelings towards the Bears, you're not alone. However, don't act like you won't go sit in front of the TV and act like you won't be emotionally invested in this football game. Jake and Kevin break down their feelings and how you'll end up excited for this game even if you aren't (in the words of Carrie Underwood), "waiting all day for Sunday Night." Pl...

Jake was out this week so Kevin Lapka is joined by executive producer Justin Kauffman (journalist for Axios) to discuss Bears vs. Cardinals and how the Bears will fare against the NFL’s best. Also shoutout to our listeners! We saw incredible increases in listeners, streams, followers, and subscribers. Thank you to all who listen!

It's that time of year again where you as a fan have to make a decision on whether to root for the Bears to make the playoffs or root for them to lose so the coach gets fired. Or do you have to make that decision this year? We discuss the potential outcomes as the Bears see themselves just one game out from a playoff spot. This is the football world we live in, we don't make the rules. We also bre...

We said it couldn't get any worse, but it did and now there are reports of players advocating for the firing of Matt Nagy. Executive Producer of Parkins and Spiegel, Shane Riordan, joined us to discuss the on-air interview with Jordan Schultz, who reported that some Bears players want Nagy gone. We debate whether that will happen in-season or not and also express our disappointment for the upcomin...

We're BACK after the bye and so are the Bears as they face the Baltimore Ravens at home in week 10. Surprisingly enough, the Bears have a chance to sneak into the 7th seed if they rip off a few wins and it begins this week. Will the Bears build off of their second half performance in Pittsburgh? Will Justin Fields continue to trend up? Who wins? We answer all these questions and more in this week'...

This is easily the most optimistic we've ever felt after a Bears loss and rightfully so. Justin Fields has proven to be "the guy" and had Tony Corrente not call that game, the Bears certainly could have won. We highlight what Fields did well and how the refs played a major influence in the Bears loss. Additionally, what other areas of the Bears deserve A grades or F grades? We grade positions and...

The hot streak of guests continues this week with former Bears WR and  host of ESPN 1000 Waddle & Silvy, Tom Waddle! We talk a new Bears offensive identity, evaluating Justin Fields' development, and a preview of Bears-Steelers. Then, Kevin and Jake discuss the inevitable scenario where Bears fans will clamor for the signing of OBJ if he is released from the Cleveland Browns. 

We ran into some scheduling conflicts so this episode is coming later than usual, but we know you've been sitting on your phone patiently waiting for the "New Episode" notification from Apple Podcasts to pop up on you phone. We break down Justin Fields' best performance as a Bears, but detail how the offense still didn't do enough to get you the win.  Plus, yes, the Bears are 3-5, but it's a...