Shaw Local's Bears Insider Podcast

In our final pre-draft podcast, we get the nitty-gritty nuts and bolts on Bears targets from former NFL player and current SB Nation writer Stephen White (@sgw94). Stephen breaks down Ronnie Stanley (5:16), Jack Conklin (10:15), DeForest Buckner (13:32), A'Shawn Robinson (17:58), Shaq Lawson (20:40) and Leonard Floyd (25:37). We conclude the show with Kevin's 7-round Bears Mock Draft (34:30) and a...

We swear, only a week more of draft speculation, and Bleacher Report's Mike Tanier (@MikeTanier) joined Kevin to continue adding fuel to the fire of pre-draft talk. The guys discussed the media coverage of the draft (3:04), the 12 options for the Bears at No. 11 (10:17), the Ezekiel Elliott predicament (15:08), then talked about Mike's Johnny Manziel story (20:33) and wrapped up with the NFL sched...

It's time to get (kind of) serious about the NFL Draft, which is two weeks away, so Peter Schrager of Fox Sports (@PSchrags) joins Kevin to discuss his favorite part of the pre-draft media hype (2:42), potential Bears prospects like Ronnie Stanley (6:49) and Ezekiel Elliott (12:02). He also gives us the national perspective of what the Bears are building (16:27) and his take on Jay Cutler. Followi...

The CF Podcast goes Hollywood! Actor and Chicago native Desmin Borges (@desminborges), who plays Edgar on FX's "You're the Worst," joins the podcast to talk acting and Chicago. Borges gave us his 2016 Cubs prediction (5:35), then discussed what it's like to be a part of a unique comedy like You're the Worst (7:25). Desmin tells us about his upcoming off-Broadway play 'Crude,' (16:26) and then desc...

The recently re-signed WR/returner Marc Mariani makes his return to the Chicago Football Podcast. He tells us about the process of deciding to come back to the Bears for 2016 (4:51), discusses the new touchback rules and how they may impact the kicking game (12:32), gives some insight on new Bears offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains (20:20), tells us his Final Four picks (30:10) and who's allowe...

It's time to start talking NFL Draft, so CBSSports.com's Tom Fornelli (@TomFornelli) was the guest this week. A Bears fan, too, Tom talked with our Kevin Fishbain about the exits of Martellus Bennett and Shea McClellin (5:07) and then analyzed some of the Bears' options at No. 11 in terms of defensive linemen or offensive tackles. Tom also had some players for the Bears to target in the middle rou...

On this week's episode of the Chicago Football Podcast, former Bears long snapper Patrick Mannelly joins Kevin Fishbain to talk about how one determines the best long snapper of all time (4:00), what Warren Sapp did to him before a snap (7:30), the Bears' free-agent haul (11:45), Brian Urlacher's hair (28:00) and Kevin's fifth grade class (30:05). Kevin and Patrick also discuss the Bears' draft ne...

It's a new format at the Chicago Football Podcast with our post-Combine return. Kevin Fishbain recaps the Alshon Jeffery move and previews what's to come next week in free agency and then is joined by Jarrett Payton (@paytonsun. Jarrett talks about his experiences at the Combine (7:31), his high school soccer career (5:35) and who he thinks the Bears should take at No. 11 (11:01). Jarrett answers...

We're back for a special Super Bowl episode of the Chicago Football Podcast. Kevin and Arthur discuss the John Fox connection to both the Panthers and Broncos and then break down Sunday's matchup and the keys to the big game. Along with producers Dan Mott and John Sahly, the guys make their Super Bowl prop bet picks and analyze how long Lady Gaga's National Anthem will last. We conclude the show w...

The guys are back in studio and we had the full crew of Kevin, Arthur and Hub to go through the rest of the Bears' free agents. We did our best Ryan Pace impression and tried to guess who will be re-signed. Kevin and Arthur shifted gears to next week's Senior Bowl and previewed our draft coverage, then discussed conference championship weekend. Stay tuned for the guys' picks for Sunday's games, an...

We wrap up the 2015 fantasy football season with our year-end fantasy awards. Hosts John Sahly, JC Talon and Arthur Arkush also look ahead to the 2016 fantasy football season with some names to keep an eye on during the offseason. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support .

We're bringing you our best interviews from the 2015 season, starting with our first episode with Kyle Long. This was taped just before Long was named right tackle, but he talked with Kevin Fishbain about offensive line coach Dave Magazu's nicknames, best Twitter accounts on the team and if he could strike out Kyle Schwarber. The ChicagoFootball.com Bears Podcast, presented by your Chicagoland & N...

It's the official first Bears podcast of the 2016 offseason! We give you our top positives and negatives from the 2015 season, then Kevin and Arthur go full-on analysis mode on what the Bears should do with Matt Forte and Alshon Jeffery. Danny Ecker of Crain's Chicago joins the show [12:44] to discuss Alshon Jeffery's deal with 'Fantex', the 2016 NFL Draft in Chicago and how Bears buzz decreased t...

State Rep. Michael Zalewski (D-Riverside) joins host John Sahly to talk about his bill, the Fantasy Contests Act, what it is and what its status is in the Illinois General Assembly. Will DFS be legalized and regulated in Illinois in 2016? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support .

It's the final Bears podcast of 2015! The guys briefly recap the Lovie Bowl victory, then discuss what's at stake Sunday when the Lions come to town. Josh Katzenstein of the Detroit News (15:05) gives us an update on the Lions' front-office situation and helps us preview the final game of the season. Hub joins the show as the guys recap the top 10 most important Bears stories of the year, and then...

Illinois AG Lisa Madigan handed down her opinion on DFS. Where does that leave DraftKings and FanDuel in Illinois? We go over the latest DFS news and get you ready for Week 17 in fantasy football. The Chicago Football Fantasy Podcast, presented by your Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana Chevy Dealers. For fantasy news, analysis, and more, please visit ChicagoFootball.com Copyright © 2015 Shaw Media....

In our holiday edition of the ChicagoFootball.com Bears podcast, Kevin and Arthur as briefly as possible recap Sunday's loss in Minnesota, then Robert Mays of the MMQB joins the show (13:28) to talk Kyle Long, Robbie Gould and even Fred Hoiberg. The guys then preview Bears-Bucs and another game against Lovie Smith before a major shifting of gears to discuss all-time favorite Christmas movies (38:5...

It's Fantasy Football Championship Week! Listen as John Sahly, Arthur Arkush and JC Talon help get you ready for your fantasy football title games. They break down every game on the slate, give you their top waiver wire pickups and make a few bold calls for this week. The Chicago Football Fantasy Podcast, presented by your Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana Chevy Dealers. For fantasy news, analysis,...

Another week, another Bears podcast recapping a close loss, but don't worry, we kept it quick. Kevin interviewed Bears WR Josh Bellamy (12:31) talking about the best-dressed players on the Bears and what it's like to be out with Alshon Jeffery. The guys move on to previewing the Vikings with Mark Craig of the MInneapolis Star-Tribune (28:33). Kevin and Arthur reminisce about the last time the Bear...

It's fantasy football playoffs time! With the injuries to Andy Dalton and Thomas Rawls, we identify some top waiver wire targets. John Sahly, Arthur Arkush and J.C. Talon break down their top match-ups and sleepers for the week, and we break down Bears-Minnesota from a fantasy perspective. The Chicago Football Fantasy Podcast, presented by your Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana Chevy Dealers. For fa...

Another week, another weird, frustrating loss for the Bears that Kevin and Arthur recap. They quickly move on to Washington and preview Sunday's game with Brian McNally of 106.7 The Fan (3:22) then break down the matchup between a bad road team and a bad home team. The guys shift gears to talking about the NFL with Bleacher Report's Mike Tanier (39:13) and conclude with closer Hub Arkush discussin...

It's time for the fantasy playoffs! We get you ready with some of the top trends and a couple of our favorite waiver wire pickups. John Sahly, Arthur Arkush and J.C. Talon break down Bears-Washington from a fantasy perspective, and then give you our top plays at QB, RB, WR and TE. The Chicago Football Fantasy Podcast, presented by your Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana Chevy Dealers. For fantasy new...

The guys are back from Thanksgiving and talking about a Bears team in the playoff hunt. Arthur and Kevin are joined by Matt Barrows, 49ers beat writer for the Sacramento Bee (9:56), to preview Sunday’s game with the 49ers. After breaking down the matchup, Kevin talks with NBC 5 Sports’ Peggy Kusinski (32:43) about the Bears and her favorite John Fox’ism. The closer Hub Arkush joins the show at the...

Fire up your Chicago Bears in Fantasy Football this week? We say yes. John Sahly, Arthur Arkush and J.C. Talon get you ready for this week with our top waiver wire pickups and our top plays and sleepers in fantasy football. The Chicago Football Fantasy Podcast, presented by your Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana Chevy Dealers. For fantasy news, analysis, and more, please visit ChicagoFootball.com Co...

Happy Thanksgiving, folks! It's our Turkey Day edition of the ChicagoFootball.com Bears podcast. Kevin Fishbain and Arthur Arkush briefly recap the loss to the Broncos, then talk bad NFL officiating and preview Bears-Packers with Yahoo Sports Shutdown Corner's Eric Edholm [16:55]. To get an in-depth look at the Packers, and talk about cheese curds and Brett Favre, the guys are joined by Wes Hodkie...