Podcast appearances and mentions of Ben Johnson

In the third hour, Laurence Holmes and Anthony Herron were joined by ESPN analyst Matt Bowen, who shared high praise for the strong running game that head coach Ben Johnson has built for the Bears. After that, Holmes and Herron wondered how the Packers will adjust their defensive game plan against the Bears on Saturday with star edge rusher Micah Parsons sidelined by injury.

Laurence Holmes and Anthony Herron opened their show by reacting to comments from Bears head coach Ben Johnson and quarterback Caleb Williams about Williams' incredible touchdown pass to receiver DJ Moore in Chicago's win against Cleveland on Sunday. After that, they discussed how Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett shared love for Williams and Bears rookie left tackle Ozzy Trapilo.

Garret Price and Andrew Mott reviewed the 2025 rookie wide receivers and tight ends on the Dynasty Nerds podcast. Tetairoa McMillan and Emeka Egbuka posted nearly identical stats, while Luther Burden emerged as Chicago's future alongside Rome Odunze. The tight end class delivered four potential top-10 dynasty assets in Colston Loveland, Tyler Warren, Harold Fannin, and Oronde Gadsden. Listen to This Episode:

Laurence Holmes and Anthony Herron were joined by ESPN analyst Matt Bowen, who shared high praise for the strong running game that head coach Ben Johnson has built for the Bears.

Laurence & Anthony Herron react to Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson & quarterback Caleb Williams reacting Williams' miraculous touchdown pass to DJ Moore in the 2nd half of the teams' win on Sunday vs. The Browns.

In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Bleacher Report insider James Palmer to discuss the biggest NFL headlines coming out of an action-packed and injury-filled Week 15. After that, Spiegel and Holmes discussed how Bears head coach Ben Johnson was impressed with quarterback Caleb Williams' accuracy in Chicago's 31-3 win against Cleveland on Sunday. Later, they discussed how Bears receiver DJ Moore had a much-needed big day.

Hour Two of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt, Manti Te’o, Isaac Rochell, and Willie Colon discussing the AFC Playoff Picture without Patrick Mahomes. Tyrann Mathieu joins the show and talks about life after football, Philip Rivers’ return, Patrick Mahomes’ injury and the Chiefs future,See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour One of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt, Manti Te’o, Isaac Rochell, and Willie Colon reacting to the Pittsburgh Steelers dominating win over the Dolphins on MNF. Then they discuss Philip Rivers being named the starter for the Colts matchup vs. 49ers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed how the Bears are considering shutting down leading receiver Rome Odunze for a prolonged period as he deals with a foot injury.

Marshall Harris and Mark Grote listened and reacted to Bears head coach Ben Johnson's media session Tuesday.

In the second hour, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Score football analyst Patrick Mannelly to break down the Bears' 31-3 win against the Browns on Sunday and to preview Chicago's showdown against rival Green Bay this upcoming Saturday at Soldier Field. After that, Harris and Grote listened and reacted to Bears head coach Ben Johnson's media session Tuesday. Later, they held the Halftime segment.

Head coach Ben Johnson joins Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer on Bears, etc. to break down Sunday's win against the Browns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Chicago Tribune Bears beat reporter, Brad Biggs on his reaction to Ben Johnson's press conference. Later, Mully and Haugh were joined by former Chicago Bears head coach, Dave Wannstedt on his takeaways from the Bears' 31-3 win over the Browns

In the final hour, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by White Sox general manager Chris Getz to discuss club landing the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft and to detail the organization's plan as its rebuild continues. Later, Mully and Haugh discussed the Bears drawing praise nationally for their hiring of head coach Ben Johnson as he has led a turnaround in his first season in Chicago.

Matt Jones and Drew Franklin dive into Week 15 with the Bills comeback victory over the Patriots. What does the AFC and NFC Playoff picture look like now? The Chiefs are eliminated from the postseason, but what is the future of the franchise with the injury of Patrick Mahomes? Philip Rivers kept the Colts close against the Seahawks. The Ravens get past the Bengals in the cold. Trevor Lawrence has a career day against the Jets, should Liam Coen be the front runner for Coach of the Year? The Texans stay the course against the Cardinals. The Eagles shut out the Raiders. Matt may be ready to jump on the Bo Nix bandwagon. Micah Parsons injury could change the Packers season. The Bears and Caleb Williams have another impressive outing but have a tough remaining schedule. Will the Browns be looking for a QB again in the offseason? The Saints get past the Panthers. Drew tries to explain what's happening with the Bucs. The Rams had a few injury scares against the Lions. What is the most likely Super Bowl matchup? We wrap up with Matt's preparations for calling the New Orleans Bowl, which will be his first football assignment!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Playoffs lining up and postseason hopes coming to an end: It looked very fun Time for another change Hate this storyline Sickening run A record that matters The 'Not Yet' Game Avoid this city in the playoffs Worst words in travel 10 Takes with Kyle Brandt is part of the NFL Podcast NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour One of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with the Vikings holding off the Cowboys. Hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt, Manti Te'o, and Willie Colon discuss Philip Rivers return and the Chiefs being eliminated from playoff contention. We update the injuries to Patrick Mahomes and Micah Parsons. Plus, the Bills post another comeback win over the Patriots. Stay tuned for NFL Week 15 Game Balls coming up in Hour 2 of the GMFB Podcast! The Good Morning Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards to break down the team's 31-3 win against the Browns on Sunday at Soldier Field. After that, Mully and Haugh discussed how the Bears are ahead of schedule as they sit at 10-4 in head coach Ben Johnson's first season in Chicago.

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In the first hour of the show, Laurence Holmes & Carmen Vitali discuss Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson being confounded on the Bears inability to get star receiver DJ Moore the football.

A selection of the best Kyle Brandt cuts from the Week of December 8th: The weirdest QB season ever? Reputation was on the line Time to figure it out Waiting on another handshake The most pivotal player? Fight for the AFC Tapping into a headset 10 Takes with Kyle Brandt is part of the NFL Podcast Network See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Saturday Edition of the Good Morning Football Podcast looks back at the Bears loss and what it means moving forward. With the Chiefs fading, is there a team that could take control of the AFC in the future? Plus, the Colts bring back Philip Rivers but how will he look on the field? The Good Morning Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the level of focus the Bears need to have against the Browns on Sunday. Do we believe head coach Ben Johnson will have his team ready to play? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Packers keep the streak alive after Sunday's win over the Bears — and we've got a loaded episode! Matt, Sarah Kelliher (Packaday Podcast), and Dawn break down all the funniest and most chaotic content that's come out since the victory, plus what to expect heading into the Packers' upcoming matchup in Denver.We're also keeping an eye on Thursday Night Football: Falcons vs. Buccaneers, and how that game could impact the NFC playoff picture.In this episode: ✔️ LaFleur schooling “shirtless” Ben Johnson ✔️ Packers trending content since Sunday's win ✔️ Sarah Kelliher joins to break it all down ✔️ Previewing Packers vs. Broncos ✔️ NFC South, Falcons vs. Buccaneers on TNF ✔️ What this win streak means for Green Bay and the playoff pictureSubscribe for more Packers breakdowns, weekly creator spotlights, and real-time NFL reactions!#Packers #GoPackGo #GreenBayPackers #NFL #PackersPodcast #SarahKelliher #PackadayPodcast #PackersVsBroncos #FalconsVsBuccaneers #LaFleur #BenJohnson #NFLWeek ##HWLYP

Dive into the wild aftermath of the Packers' heart-stopping win over the Bears— a game that had fans on the edge with controversial calls, defensive heroics, and Caleb Williams' predictable meltdown. Callers unload on everything from Ben Johnson's play-calling genius (and blunders) to why Chicago's QB can't pocket pass to save his life, all while celebrating Jordan Love's balling performance and the team's grit in a too-close-for-comfort battle. Dakota breaks down Jaire Reed's key snaps and why Wicks got underused in a tight end-heavy scheme. Beer Cheese vents on refs' BS, Micah Parsons' dominance, and Evan Williams' tackling prowess. Benny rips Bears fans' delusions and praises LaFleur's unpredictable offense cooking up chaos. RLS flips on gracious winning, urging Packers fans to trash-talk delusional Chicago supporters. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. Subscribe, rate, and review to keep the After Dark vibes rolling—share your hot takes on social! #GoPackGo #PackersWin #BearsSuck #NFLDrama To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast

Laurence & Carmen listen & react to Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson discussing quarterback Caleb Williams development.

In the final hour of the show, Laurence Holmes & Carmen Vitali listen & react to Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson discussing Caleb Williams development arc.

Laurence & Carmen react to Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson discussing the Bears inability to get DJ Moore the ball despite designing plays for him as the #1 target several times.

In the third hour of the show Laurence Holmes & Matt Spiegel were joined by FOX's Kevin Kugler who will be calling the Bears vs. Browns game Sunday for Fox.

Hour One of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with the Falcons win in Tampa. Hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt, Manti Te'o, and Willie Colon take their first look at the Lions-Rams matchup before hitting the best games in a Mad Minute. Chargers K Cameron Dicker drops by to discuss his 5FG day against the Eagles. Plus, who is the team that 'cannot' lose this weekend? The Good Morning Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour One of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with the Falcons comeback win over the Bucs.. Hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt, Manti Te'o, and Willie Colon discuss the Bills-Patriots matchup on Sunday. How will this game affect the teams moving forward? What do you expect from the return of Philip Rivers as the Colts visit Seattle. Plus, what did you make of this Joe Burrow presser? Stay tuned for Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker coming up in Hour 2 of the GMFB Podcast! The Good Morning Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On our Browns at Bears preview edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Mary Kay Cabot Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe offer a complete look-ahead to the Browns' frigid road game against the Chicago Bears. The primary focus is on rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders. After taking huge strides last week, can he repeat his performance against a Bears defense that leads the league in takeaways and interceptions? This game is a critical test of his development and his bid to be the Browns' franchise quarterback. They also discuss how the Browns' defense will bounce back against the run after giving up big plays to the Titans, and whether Myles Garrett can get closer to the sack record against an elusive Caleb Williams. Then, film analyst Lance Reisland joins to provide an in-depth report on Bears head coach Ben Johnson's creative offense and the Bears' opportunistic defense. To wrap it up, Mary Kay, Ashley, Lance and Dan all make their predictions. Follow us: On X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/orangebrowntalk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: h⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ttps://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandBrownsonclevelandcom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/orangeandbrowntalk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ License: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://filmmusic.io/standard-license⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dive into the wild aftermath of the Packers' heart-stopping win over the Bears— a game that had fans on the edge with controversial calls, defensive heroics, and Caleb Williams' predictable meltdown. Callers unload on everything from Ben Johnson's play-calling genius (and blunders) to why Chicago's QB can't pocket pass to save his life, all while celebrating Jordan Love's balling performance and the team's grit in a too-close-for-comfort battle. Dakota breaks down Jaire Reed's key snaps and why Wicks got underused in a tight end-heavy scheme. Beer Cheese vents on refs' BS, Micah Parsons' dominance, and Evan Williams' tackling prowess. Benny rips Bears fans' delusions and praises LaFleur's unpredictable offense cooking up chaos. RLS flips on gracious winning, urging Packers fans to trash-talk delusional Chicago supporters. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. Subscribe, rate, and review to keep the After Dark vibes rolling—share your hot takes on social! #GoPackGo #PackersWin #BearsSuck #NFLDrama To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast

Matt Jones and Drew Franklin explore a baby being on the way for Drew and his adventures of picking a name and pregnancy cravings. Onto the NFL, the Chiefs dynasty run in the AFC West is over. Matt is amazed at the prospect of Philip Rivers coming back to play for the Colts. Who figured out Jordan Love plays well during a car promotion? Matt relives his recent car buying experience. After the Eagles fall to the Chargers, are you out on their season? What has happened to Jalen Hurts and Lamar Jackson? As the Patriots host the Bills, Matt is pulling for a Super Bowl win for Buffalo. Are you ready for some flag football? Shedeur Sanders will start the remaining games for the Browns and it starts against the Bears on Sunday. Matt has been impressed by Caleb Williams. How would you rank the 2nd year QBs? Drew would like to see Baker Mayfield get back on track. Matt gives his three favorite games in Week 15 along with Survivor pool and TD Parlay picks!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What should our expectations be for 44-year-old Philip Rivers if he suits up on Sunday for the Indianapolis Colts? Yahoo Sports' Andrew Siciliano, Jori Epstein and Charles Robinson look at the possible scenarios for the QB's potential return to the field. Later, Andrew sits down with NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah to discuss Rivers, the 2026 NFL Draft class and more. After that, the Inside Coverage crew breaks down Travis Kelce's frustration with the Kansas City Chiefs' season. They also take a look at Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson's comments ahead of their game against the Cleveland Browns and discuss the possibility of Jalen Hurts being benched, before sharing their “One More Thing.”(0:34) - Managing expectations for Philip Rivers(19:01) - Daniel Jeremiah joins the show!(40:23) - Travis Kelce voices frustrations with season(48:22) - Ben Johnson desperate to beat the Browns(54:11) - Nick Sirianni denies Hurts benching rumors(55:53) - One More Thing

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by former NFL offensive lineman Terron Armstead to discuss the Bears offensive line's superb performance, head coach Ben Johnson's schemes and more. After that, Spiegel and Holmes pondered whether the Cubs will actually make any additions of significance this offseason. Later, they reacted to Michigan firing football coach Sherrone Moore for cause.

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Score teammate Mark Grote for a Bears report, which featured sound from head coach Ben Johnson, quarterback Caleb Williams and safety Kevin Byard. After that, Spiegel and Holmes reacted to 44-year-old quarterback Philip Rivers' first comments since coming out of retirement to join the Colts.

Kevin Kugler is calling Sunday's Bears vs. Browns game and he joined Laurence & Spiegs to discuss.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by reacting to the White Sox landing the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. Holmes issued a warning for fans labeling UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky as the best shortstop prospect of the past 20 years. After that, Spiegel and Holmes reacted to Bears head coach Ben Johnson's recent comments about quarterback Caleb Williams' development.

Hour One of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt, Manti Te’o, and Seth Rollins discussing if this is the year Josh Allen breaks through in the playoffs? BUYIN or KEEP TRYIN - The Bucs will get back on track? It’s ridiculous to ask Nick Sirianni if Jalen Hurts should be the starting QB moving forward?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour Two of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt, Manti Te’o, and Seth Rollins answering Throwdown Thursday questions - do you trust Josh Allen or Drake Maye more in their matchup? Would you rather listen to Sean McVay or Dan Campbell in the headset? Jeffrey Dean Morgan, known for his role as the character "Negan" in "The Walking Dead: Dead City", joins "Good Morning Football" to share his excitement for the Seattle Seahawks and upcoming projects that he is working on.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.