Dan Bernstein Unfiltered

0:00 Bears 20:30 WBC 41:35 Magic City 54:00 Stop Doing That!! The Chicago Bears didn’t open free agency with a massive splash, but they absolutely addressed key needs on defense. Chicago added speed, versatility, and depth—the two traits clearly shaping the identity of the 2027 Bears defense. Over in baseball, the World Baseball Classic delivered a wildly entertaining night. USA–Mexico was electri...

0:00 Bears 15:30 Bulls 24:40 Broadcasters Gone Wild 39:19 Tom Izzo 45:30 Project Hail Mary 49:50 Matt's laziness 59:21 DBU Picks The Chicago Bears have found their Drew Dalman replacement. Chicago trades a 2027 5th‑round pick to the New England Patriots for starting center Garrett Bradbury, locking in protection for Caleb Williams as the rebuild continues. Meanwhile, the Chicago Bulls fall to the...

0:00 Bears 25:50 Bulls 38:40 FFF 1:04:45 DBU Picks With the pending trade of DJ Moore to the Buffalo Bills, the Chicago Bears have suddenly opened up even more cap space — creating major flexibility heading into free agency. The two biggest names on the market, Tyler Linderbaum and Trey Hendrickson, now sit at the top of every free agent list The question is: will the Bears use their expanded cap...

0:00 Linderbaum 24:40 ABS 43:15 SGA 51:55 Top Gun With the news of Drew Dalman’s retirement, we turn our attention to potential replacements — including top free‑agent center Tyler Linderbaum. But with an asking price reportedly north of $20 million per year, is Linderbaum simply too expensive for the Chicago Bears? We break down how a contract of that size would impact the Bears’ salary‑cap flexi...

In this episode, Dan and Jason break down the latest Tankathon standings update and where the Bulls currently sit in the race for draft position. How close are they to improving their odds ahead of the NBA Draft Lottery? What wins or losses actually help Chicago the most from here on out? We’ll discuss: - Current Bulls draft odds and positioning - How recent games have impacted the standings - Key...

0:00 Drew Dalman 27:35 Miami, Ohio 37:00 WBC 49:06 Cow Kills Man Now that we’ve had a full day to process the surprising news of Drew Dalman’s retirement, we’re taking a step back and looking at the big‑picture implications for the Chicago Bears. It’s not ideal for the 2026 season, but the timing could’ve been much worse — at least this happened before the Bears spent major money, made free‑agent...

0:00 Bears stadium - Indiana 26:15 David Sayler is mad at Bruce Pearl 50:19 Florida Man In today’s episode, we finally have pushback from Indiana residents and taxpayer groups who are speaking out against the state potentially helping fund a new Chicago Bears stadium in Indiana. We all knew some opposition was coming — especially from taxpayers worried about footing the bill for the Bears’ relocat...

0:00 Caleb 34:25 SNL 46:35 Harrison Ford 58:25 DBU Picks In today’s episode, we dive deep into a new analysis of Caleb Williams’ 2025 NFL season, focusing on his completion percentage, advanced quarterback metrics, and why traditional QB stats still fail to capture the true impact of elite players. Despite occasional accuracy dips, Caleb Williams continues to prove he’s one of the top quarterbacks...

0:00 Dan Zampillo 17:14 FFF 34:45 Top 10 List 1:13:25 DBU Picks It’s Friday, which means it’s time for one of our favorite traditions: Friday Feedback Friday! We’re reading your emails, comments, and messages and reacting to everything you’ve sent our way throughout the week. We’re also joined by an old friend and familiar voice in Chicago sports media: Dan Zampillo, the newly appointed Executive...

0:00 Bears Stadium 33:45 NFL Broadcast 45:00 Bulls 51:00 Jontay Porter Illinois Governor JB Pritzker joined MS Now to discuss the Chicago Bears stadium situation, and momentum appears to be shifting toward a deal that would keep the team in Illinois—specifically on the already‑purchased land in Arlington Heights. We break down what the Governor said, how negotiations are progressing, and what this...

The Chicago Bulls are in the middle of a brutal 10-game losing streak and it's safe to say the season IS OVER. That's a good thing. In this episode, the Jason and Dan break down where this team is headed in terms of the NBA Draft and discuss the pieces that have given Bulls fans hope. We also react to Jaden Ivey’s recent comments about how he’s “not the same” player, and why those words resonate a...

0:00 Ben Johnson 25:18 Bulls 32:00 Whitney 37:00 MLB 52:30 Heated Rivalry Cottage Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson kept the rivalry flames burning during his chat with Mike Florio on PFT. When asked about his dynamic with Packers coach Matt LaFleur, Johnson simply replied, “Who likes the Packers?” The bit continues into the offseason—and we’re absolutely here for it. The rivalry is alive and w...

0:00 PCA 31:00 USA Hockey 51:00 Orakpo'ing 55:30 Mexico 1:01:00 Vonn Baseball season is right around the corner, and all eyes are on Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. Despite being one of the youngest players in the league, PCA continues to impress with his maturity, perspective, and ability to play the game with true joy and confidence. We also break down the controversy surroundin...

0:00 Introduction 3:00 Bears Stadium 26:10 Olympic Update 32:40 Orakpo'ing in TV Commercials 46:50 Cubs 49:06 Bulls 57:00 DBU Picks It’s time for the Chicago Bears to stop playing games. If that means George McCaskey needs to take a more active role regarding the new stadium, then so be it. We break down the lingering questions surrounding Kevin Warren’s leadership, including who he’s truly speaki...

0:00 Dave Kerner 22:00 Olympic Update 26:50 FFF 46:20 Top 10 List 1:15:15 DBU Picks It’s Friday, and that means another edition of Friday Feedback Friday along with our weekly Top 10 List. This week, we get creative as we reveal our Top 10 New Olympic Event Ideas. Before that, we’re joined by former Score teammate Dave Kerner to talk Olympic hockey. Dave was in the building for the iconic 1980 USA...

0:00 Bears Stadium 20:15 MLBPA 38:20 Bulls and The Fighting Illini 41:20 Olympic Update 46:50 Movie List The Chicago Bears stadium saga took a major turn today. The Illinois House Revenue & Finance Committee canceled a scheduled meeting, while an Indiana committee voted 24–0 to advance a state bill aimed at developing a new Chicago Bears stadium in Hammond, Indiana. The bill now heads back to...

In this video, we break down the recent moves, rumors, and roster decisions surrounding the Chicago Bulls and ask the big question: where does Josh Giddey fit into all of this? From lineup construction and ball-handling responsibilities to spacing, pace, and long-term direction, we look at how the Bulls’ recent decisions could shape Giddey’s role moving forward. Is he the primary playmaker? A conn...

0:00 Bears ticket prices 31:00 MLB 40:00 Phillies 44:25 Kris Bryant 55:15 Olympic Update 1:02:45 Wisconsin fishing story The Bears keep winning… and ticket prices keep climbing. Chicago announced a 13.5% increase for next season — after raising prices 8% and 10% the previous two years. If the wins continue, expect those numbers to keep rising. Meanwhile, Major League Baseball faces major uncertain...

0:00 Cubs 25:15 David Basabe 34:15 Olympic Update 42:15 Sex Dungeon 54:00 Jesse Jackson / Robert Duvall We break down Tom Ricketts’ comments from Cubs Spring Training, where he said the team should win the division if they execute and stay healthy — but made it clear that the ultimate goal is bringing more World Series titles to Chicago. We also dig into reports of the Phillies having a potential...

0:00 NBA 37:05 MLB 47:30 Olympic Update 56:30 Odds and Ends 1:03:40 DBU Picks The NBA All-Star Weekend wasn’t just about dunks and drama — Commissioner Adam Silver dropped some wild comments about AI and the future of personalized NBA broadcasts. Matt thinks it’s ridiculous, Dan is low‑key terrified, and we break it all down. Plus: ⚾ MLB Spring Training Trouble — several players are dealing with...

0:00 Intro 2:00 FFF 34:45 Top 10 List 1:14:35 Olympic Update 1:22:30 DBU Picks It’s Friday, which means it’s time once again for Friday Feedback Friday! We dive into your emails and voice messages and highlight our favorites from the week. With pitchers and catchers reporting, baseball is officially back — so for this week’s Top 10 list, we’re sharing our favorite MLB players of all time. We’ve al...

0:00 NFL and Steve Tisch 29:00 Bulls 36:00 Rockwell Cubs Painting 48:45 Olympic Update We’re calling on Roger Goodell and the NFL to finally step up and address the serious questions surrounding Giants owner Steve Tisch and his reported connections to Jeffrey Epstein. At this point, there’s enough publicly raised concern for the league to at least remove Tisch from football operations temporarily...

The Chicago Bulls shook up the NBA landscape with a flurry of moves at the 2026 Trade Deadline — and this video breaks down all the new faces, what they bring, and how they could fit with the Bulls’ future plans! 👉 After a busy deadline where Chicago executed multiple trades and reshaped the roster, here’s who’s now in a Bulls uniform and what each player adds: ✅ New Bulls Additions (Post-Deadli...

0:00 Cubs - PECOTA 23:10 Rockwell painting 36:45 Bulls 42:45 Olympic Update 53:00 Mel Brooks Pitchers and catchers officially report today, and Chicago Cubs fans have reasons to be excited. PECOTA projects the Cubs to win 90 games and take the NL Central with ease over the Brewers. Meanwhile, the Art Institute of Chicago just added its first-ever Norman Rockwell painting—and it’s a Cubs piece. On...

0:00 Bears 19:00 Patriots 26:00 Giannis 38:40 Bulls 51:20 White Sox 57:00 Olympic Update Are the Chicago Bears and the State of Illinois finally making real progress toward a new stadium in Arlington Heights? It’s still early, but signs are pointing in a positive direction for fans who want the team to stay in-state. We break down what’s real, what’s noise, and what it means for the future of the...