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 407: Recapping the Bears' 2025 training camp

August 27, 2025 • 51 mins
The Chicago Bears wrapped up training camp and released their initial 53-man roster with just under two weeks left before the start of the regular season. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down what happened over the past six weeks and what it means for this season.


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Episode 406: Previewing the Bears' preseason finale against Kansas City

August 22, 2025 • 55 mins
The Chicago Bears will end the preseason with a game at the Kansas City Chiefs on Friday night. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar preview what they're looking forward to in the preseason finale. More Bears news: https://www.shawlocal.com/bears/

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Episode 405: Evaluating the Bears' preseason game, joint practice with the Buffalo Bills

August 18, 2025 • 51 mins
The Chicago Bears wrapped up another week of training camp after going against the Buffalo Bills in a joint practice and preseason game. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down the week and what's left of training camp.


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Episode 404: Breaking down the Bears' preseason opener against the Dolphins

August 13, 2025 • 48 mins
The Chicago Bears continued their preseason by hosting a joint practice and their preseason opener against the Miami Dolphins this past week. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break it all down.


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Episode 403: Breaking down the first week of Chicago Bears training camp

July 31, 2025 • 43 mins
The Chicago Bears are over a week into their first training camp under new head coach Ben Johnson. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down the first part of training camp and what they've learned so far.

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Episode 402: 2025 Chicago Bears Training Camp Preview

July 21, 2025 • 47 mins
The Chicago Bears will start their first training camp under new head coach Ben Johnson this week. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar preview camp and the major storylines they're looking at over the next six weeks.


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Episode 401: What we learned from the Chicago Bears' offseason program

June 12, 2025 • 48 mins
The first offseason program under new Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson and his staff is officially over. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down what we learned and what to expect before training camp starts in July.

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Episode 400: Chicago Bears' 2025 schedule revealed

May 15, 2025 • 53 mins
The NFL released the Chicago Bears' 2025 schedule Wednesday night. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down the slate and some other offseason headlines.

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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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