Shaw Local's Bears Insider Podcast

Shaw Local's Bears Insider Podcast

Exclusive news and analysis from our team on professional football in Chicago. Professional football served Chicago style. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

Episodes

Episode 399: Evaluating the Chicago Bears' 2025 draft class

April 29, 2025 • 41 mins
The 2025 NFL draft is in the books as the Chicago Bears drafted eight players over the weekend. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar give their thoughts on the class and break down the selections.

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Episode 398: Bears draft Colston Loveland

April 25, 2025 • 34 mins
The Chicago Bears drafted Michigan tight end Colton Loveland on Thursday night in the first round of the NFL Draft. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down the selection and preview the rest of the draft for the Bears.

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Episode 397: Who will the Chicago Bears draft in the first round?

April 23, 2025 • 51 mins
The Chicago Bears will have the No. 10 overall pick when the NFL Draft's first round starts Thursday night in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down who Bears general manager Ryan Poles might select.

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Episode 396: What did we learn from Ryan Poles and Ben Johnson at the NFL combine this week?

February 27, 2025 • 39 mins
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson spoke with members of the media at the NFL combine in Indianapolis this week. Shaw Local's Sean Hammond and Michal Dwojak discuss what they learned from the Bears this week.

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Episode 395: What to expect from Ryan Poles and Ben Johnson at the 2025 NFL combine

February 21, 2025 • 33 mins
The NFL combine begins Tuesday in Indianapolis. Bears general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson are expected to meet with members of the media during the combine. Shaw Local's Sean Hammond and Michal Dwojak discuss what to expect from the combine.

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Episode 394: Chicago Bears team owner Virginia McCaskey dies at 102 years old

February 7, 2025 • 54 mins
Bears owner Virginia McCaskey died at 102 years old on Thursday. Shaw Local's Sean Hammond and Michal Dwojak react to the news of her death and what she meant to the team. Plus they wrap up their final thoughts on the 2024 season ahead of Super Bowl weekend.

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Episode 393: First impressions of Chicago Bears coordinators Dennis Allen and Declan Doyle

January 31, 2025 • 41 mins
New Bears coordinators Dennis Allen and Declan Doyle met with members of the media on Thursday. Shaw Local's Sean Hammond and Michal Dwojak discuss their first impressions of the new additions to Ben Johnson's coaching staff.

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Episode 392: Bears introduce Ben Johnson as head coach: What we learned

January 23, 2025 • 37 mins
The Bears introduced Ben Johnson as head coach during a news conference on Wednesday. Shaw Local's Sean Hammond and Michal Dwojak discuss what they learned during Q&A sessions with Johnson and other Bears leaders.

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Episode 391: Bears hired Ben Johnson as head coach on Monday: What it means for the franchise

January 21, 2025 • 39 mins
The Chicago Bears hired Ben Johnson as head coach on Monday. After interviews with at least 17 head coaching candidates, the Bears moved quickly to zero in on Johnson. Shaw Local's Sean Hammond and Michal Dwojak react to the decision.

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Episode 390: When will the Chicago Bears hire a head coach?

January 17, 2025 • 55 mins
The Chicago Bears have already interviewed more than a dozen head coach candidates. Who should be brought back for second interviews? Who should ultimately land the job? Shaw Local's Sean Hammond and Michal Dwojak discuss the latest names on the list.

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Episode 389: Who will be the next head coach of the Chicago Bears?

January 8, 2025 • 51 mins
The 2024 season is in the books and the Bears are embarking on their search for a new head coach. Shaw Local's Sean Hammond and Michal Dwojak react to the list of candidates who the Bears have requested for head coach interviews. Plus, they discuss Ryan Poles' end-of-season news conference.

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Episode 388: Previewing the Chicago Bears' season finale at Green Bay in Week 18

January 3, 2025 • 49 mins
The Bears wrap up the 2024 season with a matchup against the Packers on Sunday at Lambeau Field. Shaw Local's Sean Hammond and Michal Dwojak preview the game here.

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Episode 387: Detroit Lions blow out Chicago Bears in Week 16

December 23, 2024 • 47 mins
The Detroit Lions dominated the Bears from start to finish on Sunday. Shaw Local's Sean Hammond and Michal Dwojak discuss Sunday's game and look ahead to a Thursday matchup against the Seattle Seahawks.

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Episode 386: Where do the Chicago Bears go from here?

December 19, 2024 • 47 mins
The Bears looked uninspired on Monday in Minnesota. Now they face a Detroit Lions team looking to hold its spot atop the NFC. Shaw Local's Sean Hammond and Michal Dwojak discuss the latest news out of Halas Hall.

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Episode 385: Bears return to action against Minnesota Vikings in Week 15

December 13, 2024 • 51 mins
Interim head coach Thomas Brown's Chicago Bears return to action with a matchup against the Vikings in Week 15. Shaw Local's Sean Hammond and Michal Dwojak preview Monday's game in Minnesota.

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Episode 384: How could the Bears look so bad in Thomas Brown's head coaching debut?

December 9, 2024 • 39 mins
The 49ers ran the Bears out of the building on Sunday in California. Shaw Local's Sean Hammond and Michal Dwojak react to a beatdown in interim head coach Thomas Brown's first game in charge.

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Episode 383: Bears prepare for 1st game with Thomas Brown as interim head coach

December 6, 2024 • 53 mins
The Bears return to action with a matchup against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. This will be the first game with Thomas Brown as interim head coach after the team fired Matt Eberflus. Shaw Local's Sean Hammond and Michal Dwojak discuss what they expect from Brown's Bears.

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Episode 382: Emergency podcast: Chicago Bears fire head coach Matt Eberflus after Thanksgiving debacle

November 29, 2024 • 20 mins
The Bears have fired head coach Matt Eberflus one day after a head-scratching finish in Detroit on Thanksgiving Day. Shaw Local's Sean Hammond and Michal Dwojak discuss Eberflus' firing and what it means for the organization moving forward.

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Episode 381: What to expect when Bears take on Detroit on Thanksgiving Day

November 27, 2024 • 45 mins
The Bears have a quick turnaround this week. After Sunday's dramatic comeback effort fell short against Minnesota, the Bears take on the NFC-leading Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day. Shaw Local's Sean Hammond and Michal Dwojak will discuss what happened against the Vikings and look ahead to the Lions.

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Episode 380: Bears prepare to face Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field in Week 12

November 22, 2024 • 48 mins
The Bears return to action with a matchup against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday at Soldier Field. Shaw Local's Sean Hammond and Michal Dwojak help Bears fans get ready for this week's matchup.

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