Dan Bernstein Unfiltered

Dan Bernstein unloads on Indiana Governor Mike Braun after his latest comments about the Bears and a potential move to Indiana, arguing the governor has no idea what he’s talking about. 0:00 Mike Braun 5:00 Norwegian Dan 11:00 FFF 48:00 Top 10 List 1:10:00 DBU Picks Plus, it’s Friday, which means another edition of Friday Feedback Friday, where listeners weigh in on the week’s biggest topics. The...

Dan Bernstein kicks things off with one of the wildest stories of the year out of Indiana, where an alleged arsonist reportedly severed his own penis and used it to ignite a neighbor’s garage. 0:00 Story of the Year 20:45 Telemundo 32:00 Blackhawks 37:20 Pete Crow-Armstrong From there, Dan praises Telemundo’s World Cup coverage as the best thing on television right now, discusses the news that Con...

Dan Bernstein dives into the rapidly growing star power of Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, wondering why more major brands haven’t already lined up to secure endorsement deals with one of baseball’s most marketable young players. 0:00 PCA 34:30 JD & MLB 55:00 Discounted Groceries Dan argues that companies may be missing a golden opportunity to get in on the ground floor before PCA’s p...

Dan Bernstein recaps the USMNT's disastrous 4-1 loss to Belgium in World Cup play, a performance so bad that one of the goals allowed had Dan laughing. 0:00 World Cup 31:20 Bears Stadium 43:30 Miguel Vargas 52:00 Hobbits & Dragons Plus, new comments from the mayor of Hammond add another twist to the ongoing Bears stadium saga. Dan also gives a shoutout to White Sox slugger Miguel Vargas for ea...

Dan Bernstein dives into the irony of the White House calling on FIFA to overturn Folarin Balogun’s red card just days after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against the administration’s effort to end birthright citizenship. 0:00 USA Soccer 18:20 MLB 33:00 John Smoltz 52:15 NBA 53:15 DBU Picks Balogun, who was born in Brooklyn to Nigerian parents and raised primarily in London, suddenly finds himself...

Dan Bernstein takes stock of the Cubs' roller-coaster season and asks the big question: Can they avoid falling back into the kind of prolonged slump that nearly derailed them this spring? 0:00 Cubs 28:00 NBA 34:45 The Onion 46:20 A Feel-Good Story 54:20 4th of July Warning Dan knows the Cubs are capable of playing at a high level, but he also knows just how bad things can get when they're not at t...

Dan Bernstein breaks down Pete Crow-Armstrong’s historic month and where it stands among the greatest stretches in MLB history. 0:00 Matt miller 21:45 Bulls 31:30 PCA 49:00 Gator Talk He also reacts to the latest developments surrounding Matt Miller following his serious car accident. Plus, we revisit our wild Gator story with new updates and reactions. Dan Bernstein Unfiltered drops Monday-Friday...

Dan Bernstein urges the White Sox to stay patient and let their young core develop organically, emphasizing the importance of learning what the organization truly has without disrupting the positive clubhouse vibe they’ve built. Rather than mortgaging the future for a one-year push that’s unlikely to end in a World Series, he advocates for trusting the process and continuing the natural progressio...

Dan Bernstein breaks down the current state of the WNBA, questioning the league’s ongoing handling of its biggest star, Caitlin Clark, and urging leadership to align around maximizing the impact of the most important player the league has ever had. 0:00 Bears 19:20 WNBA 35:00 Chicago Baseball 40:45 Mel Brooks 49:00 Uncle Sam He also dives into what he calls the Chicago Bears’ latest public bluff,...

The NL Central race heats up tonight as the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers open a pivotal series with major playoff implications! Can Pete Crow-Armstrong (PCA) continue his MVP-caliber season, or will Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski shut down the Cubs' offense once again? Misiorowski enters the matchup as one of baseball's most dominant pitchers, leading the majors with a sparkling 1.45 ERA and...

Dan Bernstein dives into the latest twist in the Chicago Bears stadium saga, as Illinois lawmakers take a patient, wait-and-see approach. With no urgency from the state, any potential deal to build in Arlington Heights could now be pushed further into the summer. And if Indiana truly has a compelling offer on the table, it may be time for the Bears to pursue it and move things forward. 0:00 Bears...

Dan Bernstein digs into the latest developments in the Chicago Bears stadium saga, revealing that despite earlier expectations, the team hasn’t actually begun the legislative push needed to move their project forward. As Dan bluntly puts it, “The Bears are choosing incompetence.” 0:00 Bears 20:00 Bulls 36:25 Blackhawks 43:15 Brendan Sorsby / NFL Plus, a full recap of night one of the NBA Draft, Da...

Dan Bernstein dives into the Giannis trade fallout and breaks down the Bulls’ move for Nic Claxton.  0:00 NBA 19:40 White Sox 33:10 Dansby Swanson 312 Sports goes live from the Advocate Center for full NBA Draft coverage. Plus, we pitch a wild new idea for a 2026 White Sox mascot and Dan takes us on a trip through the land of “Pretty Good Shortstops.” Dan Bernstein Unfiltered drops Monday-Fri...

Dan Bernstein breaks down the latest on the Bears’ Arlington Heights stadium deal—could a special legislative session be coming soon? 0:00 Bears Stadium 21:45 Dusty May / NBA Draft 37:00 White Sox 50:25 World Cup- Scotland 1:01:27 DBU Picks Plus, big NBA news as the Mavericks hire Dusty May as head coach. Dan offers a lighthearted apology to White Sox fans, and highlights one of the best storyline...

Dan Bernstein breaks down the latest “proposal” from MLB team owners to the MLBPA—and sums it up in one word: no. 0:00 MLB 13:30 FFF 44:20 Top 10 List 1:03:20 DBU Picks He explains why the plan would fundamentally reshape the structure of Major League Baseball in all the wrong ways. It’s also Friday, which means another round of Friday Feedback Friday, plus a creatively reimagined Top 10 List from...

Dan Bernstein takes a moment to savor the global spectacle of the World Cup and the stories that make it unforgettable—from TSA encounters involving ranch dressing to Scottish fans reportedly drinking Boston out of beer. 0:00 World Cup 26:45 Tiago Splitter 28:30 White Sox 35:45 SF Giants 47:25 US Open Along the way, we dive into Dan’s uncanny “kiss of death” effect on the White Sox, checks back in...

Dan Bernstein opens the show by marking the five-year anniversary of the Chicago Bears’ announcement to purchase land in Arlington Heights for a new stadium. He reflects on how the process has stalled, calling it a frustrating misfire—from the initial vision to the hiring of Kevin Warren—with the team no closer to breaking ground today than it was on June 17, 2021. 0:00 Bears 23:45 White Sox 32:25...

Dan Bernstein is buying what the Bulls are selling. We break down why Tiago Splitter might actually be the perfect fit for a team finally ready to commit to youth, player development, and building through the draft. Is this the start of a real plan in Chicago? 0:00 Bulls 11:30 White Sox 33:45 San Francisco Giants 43:20 Brendan Sorsby 49:20 The Odyssey Plus, a marquee matchup in the Bronx as the Wh...

Dan Bernstein brings the heat on this episode, arguing that both things can be true: the Knicks earned their NBA title—and the Spurs absolutely gave it away. 0:00 NBA 20:45 Giants Pitchers 39:20 Brendan Sorsby 45:30 NHL 50:55 World Cup 1:09:00 DBU Picks In fact, if these teams played ten best-of-seven series, San Antonio probably wins nine… but this was that one, and New York cashed in. Dan also w...

The Chicago Bears' stadium search has another chapter. While the Hammond site has been discussed as a potential option for the franchise's future home, new questions are emerging about whether the location actually has enough space to accommodate everything the Bears want in a modern NFL stadium development. In this episode, we break down the concerns surrounding the Hammond proposal, including la...

In this episode, Dan Benrstein breaks down a thrilling Game 4 between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs, as the Knicks escaped with a dramatic 107-106 victory to take a commanding 3-1 series lead. What were the biggest plays, key coaching decisions, and turning points that could define this Finals matchup? He covers it all and discuss whether the Spurs have any chance of mounting a histori...

Dan Bernstein breaks down the latest comments from Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker on the Chicago Bears’ stadium situation—and reads between the lines. To Dan, it sounds like a clear message to team chairman George McCaskey: get it together and figure it out. 0:00 JB Pritzker 26:20 White Sox 37:40 Main Sox TV Broadcast 42:45 Will Venable 51:30 NBA Plus, excitement is building on the South Side as...

Dan Bernstein welcomes Joe Sheehan for a wide-ranging baseball conversation centered on the Cubs’ outlook for 2026. 0:00 Introduction 2:15 Joe Sheehan 26:20 NBA 37:00 Brendan Sorsby 44:00 Rush While expectations on the North Side may be tempered, Sheehan makes the case for optimism—projecting a playoff-caliber team fueled by a rebound in offensive production that could push the Cubs back into cont...

Dan Bernstein reflects on Stacey King and the lasting impact he’s had on generations of Chicago Bulls fans. 0:00 Stacey King 19:30 NBA 42:10 NBC Baseball 53:30 NHL 57:00 DBU Picks Meanwhile, the NBA Finals continue tonight with Game 3 in New York, as the Knicks look to extend their 2–0 series lead over the Spurs. And regardless of the score, last night’s NBC baseball broadcast proved to be an abso...

Dan Bernstein dives into whether Rome Odunze’s value as a top 10 pick has taken a hit after the wide receiver called his fully healed foot “his new normal.” 0:00 Rome Odunze 17:50 Topgolf 24:30 Elmo 34:40 FFF 1:10:00 DBU Picks Plus, we bring you the latest update on the Naperville Topgolf story, Elmo catches heat from Knicks fans on Twitter, and it’s Friday—so you know we’ve got another edition of...