Dan Bernstein Unfiltered

Dan Bernstein believes the Bryson Graham hire is a clear sign that Michael Reinsdorf finally understands how far the Bulls are from true championship contention. 0:00 Chicago Bulls 39:20 Umpire calls a challenge on himself 47:50 White Sox Instead of choosing the safe, familiar path, the organization took a calculated risk, avoided the path of least resistance, and leaned into change. Is this quiet...

Munetaka Murakami might be the most fun player to watch on the White Sox, but Dan Bernstein argues the most important player is shortstop Colson Montgomery. 0:00 Chicago Bulls - Matt Lloyd 11:10 NBA Notes 29:00 ESPN - Vrabel and Russini 35:00 Colson Montgomery 54:00 Youth Umpire 1:01:45 DBU Picks Murakami leads MLB with 13 home runs, but power-hitting, three-true-outcomes sluggers are easier to fi...

The Chicago Cubs complete the sweep over the Arizona Diamondbacks over the weekend, extending their dominance at Wrigley Field with their 11th straight home win and pushing their overall streak to 5 in a row. Everything is clicking right now — timely hitting, lockdown pitching, and a team that’s playing with confidence and energy. The Cubs complete the sweep over the Arizona Diamondbacks, extendin...

Dan Bernstein shares his Top 10 list of the best play‑by‑play broadcasters in Chicago, dives into how Harry Caray’s impact went far beyond the booth and reshaped Cubs culture, opens up Friday Feedback Friday, and wraps the show with DBU Picks heading into the weekend. 0:00 Introduction 2:30 FFF 32:50 Top 10 List 1:09:30 DBU Picks Dan Bernstein Unfiltered drops Monday-Friday 11am CT Make sure to su...

Dan Bernstein says Michael Reinsdorf has to think big and spare no expense to get the right executive in charge. Watching the NBA playoffs makes it painfully clear just how far behind the Bulls are compared to the rest of the East — and this hire cannot be another miss. Get it wrong, and the organization falls even further behind. Plus, now’s the perfect time to catch a White Sox game, and LIV Gol...

The Chicago Cubs are rolling into May with serious momentum 🔥 After a strong series win on the road against the San Diego Padres, the Cubs improve to 19-12 on the season and continue to prove they’re one of the hottest teams in baseball right now. Winning in San Diego is never easy, but this group continues to show resilience, timely hitting, and clutch pitching when it matters most. From big-tim...

Dan Bernstein raises questions about what ESPN knew — and when — regarding the alleged relationship between Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini. 0:00 ESPN - Mike Vrabel / Dianna Russini 30:20 NCAA Tournament Expansion 39:05 NBA Anti-Tanking 1:00:25 White Sox and Drew Romo He finds it curious that Stephen A. Smith, one of the network’s most prominent and outspoken voices, is urging viewers to dismiss th...

Dan Bernstein makes it clear: ABS should be implemented full-time in MLB. What’s the holdup? It’s time to get every call right—starting now. 0:00 ABS 22:35 Ben Johnson 37:23 Chicago Bulls 46:00 Rob Thomson Fired 50:45 Don't Step on a Sleeping Bear Ben Johnson said the quiet part out loud—something NFL coaches aren’t supposed to say. Dan also breaks down the latest developments in the Chicago Bulls...

Dan Bernstein evaluates the Chicago Bears draft picks by asking: Were the Chicago Bears being arrogant or practical in their approach to the 2026 NFL Draft? 0:00 Chicago Bears Draft 27:19 Chicago Cubs 32:00 Ayo Dosunmu 38:30 Victor Wembanyama 43:00 Robots / Ping Pong 55:45 DBU Picks The Chicago Cubs’ 10-game winning streak comes to an end in Los Angeles, as they drop the series to the Dodgers. Ayo...

The Chicago Cubs’ red-hot 10-game winning streak finally came to an end this weekend with back-to-back losses to drop the series in Los Angeles. After one of their best stretches of the season, the Cubs ran into a tough Los Angeles Dodgers squad and dropped the series with two non-competive losses. In this episode, we break down what went wrong for the Cubs, key moments that shifted the series, th...

Dan Bernstein says the Bears first-round pick on a safety wasn't the best decision—because if you’re building a defense the right way, you start in the trenches, not the secondary. Safety is a position you can find. Impact on the defensive line isn’t. So, did the Bears ignore simple roster-building logic, or are they chasing a rare difference-maker? 0:00 Dillon Thieneman 18:15 FFF 38:50 Top 10 Lis...

Dan Bernstein wants Ryan Poles and the Chicago Bears to trade down from the 25th pick in tonight's draft. 0:00 Bears Draft 11:15 Mike Vrabel 37:15 Pope Bob 44:41 GameChanger 52:37 Top Gun 3 57:20 NYC The Mike Vrabel story takes a strange and serious turn as reports surface that he’ll miss Day 3 of the NFL Draft after heading to counseling — what’s real, what’s noise, and what it means moving forwa...

The NFL Draft isn’t just about adding talent — it’s about building the right environment for your franchise quarterback to thrive. And for the Chicago Bears, everything should be centered around helping Caleb Williams take the next step. In this episode, we break down why this year’s draft is less about flashy picks and more about fit. Whether it’s reinforcing the offensive line, adding reliable w...

Billy Donovan has stepped down as head coach of the Chicago Bulls, marking the end of his chapter for the franchise. In this episode, Dan breaks down what his departure means for the Bulls, look back at his time in Chicago, and talk about the challenges and highlights that defined his tenure. From player development to tough roster decisions, Donovan helped shape the team through a transitional er...

ESPN draft analyst Matt Miller joins the podcast to break down everything you need to know about the Chicago Bears heading into the 2026 NFL Draft. We dive into the Bears’ potential strategy, what they might do with their top picks, and how the roster could take shape depending on the direction they choose. Matt shares insight into the top prospects on Chicago’s radar, possible trade scenarios, an...

Ian Happ and Nico Hoerner helped led the Chicago Cubs to a statement series win AND sweep this weekend the New York Mets. Happ delivered in the biggest moments, showcasing his power and leadership at the plate, while Hoerner set the tone with elite defense, clutch hitting, and nonstop energy and most importantly, the game-winning sac-fly to secure the series sweep on Sunday. Together, they sparked...

Dan Bernstein drops his list of the Top 10 Most Influential Athletes of his lifetime. Does Tiger Woods top the list? Where does Michael Jordan land? Which athletes are notable cuts or honorable mentions? It's Friday so we have Friday Feedback Friday and DBU Picks. 0:00 FFF 35:00 Top 10 List 1:04:00 DBU Picks Dan Bernstein Unfiltered drops Monday-Friday 11am CT Make sure to subscribe to... ✅ Dan B...

Dan Bernstein wants Michael Reinsdorf to talk to anyone and everyone regarding the future of the Chicago Bulls. Is Billy Donovan staying? Steve Kerr's contract expires after the Golden State Warriors season ends. Is the former Bull a viable option to return to Chicago? 0:00 Chicago Bulls / Billy Donovan / Steve Kerr 26:00 Steph Curry / LeBron James 36:13 LIV Golf 47:45 The Philly Fanatic - Taylor...

Dan Bernstein is joined by USA Today columnist, bestselling author, and longtime sports journalist Christine Brennan for a wide‑ranging conversation on sports, media, and history. Brennan calls the Russini-Vrabel story a "disaster" and Russini did the correct thing to resign. Brennan on Caitlin Clark - "the greatest thing to happen to women's team sports ever". 4:00 Diana Russini 15:30 Caitlin Cla...

SUBSCRIBE TO OFF THE IVY PODCAST: Off The Ivy – 312 Sports The Chicago Cubs brought the bats and the energy in a huge 10-4 win over the Phillies last night! It was a breakout performance from Pete Crow-Armstrong, who continues to show why he’s one of the most exciting young players in the game, putting together a two-hit game, making an impact on the bases and showing why he's so valuable on defen...

On today’s episode of Dan Bernstein Unfiltered, Dan examines the growing image problem facing the NFL — and why the league continues to count on fans looking the other way once the games kick off. 0:00 the NFL 26:00 Dave McGinnis 41:50 Dick Vitale 47:30 Chicago Cubs 50:30 Italian Dressing From the ongoing Dianna Russini–Mike Vrabel situation, to Troy Aikman’s potential conflict of interest as both...

On this episode of Dan Bernstein Unfiltered, Dan dives deeper into the Chicago Bulls’ ongoing search for their next General Manager or Head of Basketball Operations — and one familiar name who is helping Michael Reinsdorf lead the search could spark strong reactions from Bulls fans: John Paxson. 0:00 Chicago Bulls - John Paxson 37:47 The Masters - Rory McIlroy 48:19 Noah Schultz - Chicago White So...

On today’s episode of Dan Bernstein Unfiltered, Dan drops a notable name that Bulls fans should keep an eye on as a potential front‑runner for the Chicago Bulls’ GM opening, breaking down why this candidate could matter in the evolving NBA landscape. 0:00 Chicago Bulls GM 7:35 FFF 33:39 Top 10 List 58:00 DBU Picks It’s Friday, which means Friday Feedback Friday is back as Dan reacts to listener qu...

On this episode of Dan Bernstein Unfiltered , Dan reacts to recent comments from Chicago Bulls owner Michael Reinsdorf regarding head coach Billy Donovan. Is Reinsdorf softening his previous stance on Donovan and the idea that the next Bulls GM would be required to retain him? And does Donovan even want to stay in Chicago moving forward? 0:00 Chicago Bulls 26:40 Chicago White Sox 36:30 Ken Rosenth...

On this episode of Dan Bernstein Unfiltered, Dan sits down for an in-depth one-on-one conversation with Chicago Bulls television broadcaster and FOX Sports play-by-play voice Adam Amin. The two dig into the current state of the Chicago Bulls, including what lies ahead for the franchise, the evolving role of head coach Billy Donovan, and how the roster could take shape in the coming seasons. Adam o...