Podcasts about Soldier Field

Hour 2 of The Drive dives into a packed day of Chicago and St. Louis sports. The Cardinals and Cubs are both struggling at the worst possible time, leading to a discussion about whether either team can turn things around and make a late-season push. The show then shifts to the Chicago Bears, including the latest injury updates heading into the regular season. Plus, the Bears have unveiled their new 2026 Rivalries uniforms, which they will wear on Christmas Day against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field. The uniforms draw inspiration from several eras of Bears history, including the Monsters of the Midway look. Finally, it's time to crown the winner of Tuesday's Draft: Biggest Sports Scandals. The guys revisit the entries and determine which scandal takes the top spot.

In this episode, we dig into two big questions RVers love to debate: should you really be using a diesel fuel additive, and where should RVers be allowed to park overnight? First, we talk about a public library in Maine that found itself unexpectedly listed as an overnight camping spot on iOverlander. That leads us into a bigger conversation about free overnight parking, responsible boondocking, the “freeloader” label, and whether more towns should be creating low-cost or free spaces for RV travelers instead of simply putting up “No Camping” signs. Then, we're joined by fuel chemist Jessica Crabtree from Power Service to break down what diesel additives actually do. We talk cetane, lubricity, CP4 fuel pump failures, cold-weather gelling, biodiesel, water and microbial growth, injector deposits, and why the diesel coming out of the pump may not always be ideal for modern engines. Plus, we talk about Winnebago's latest production cuts, a new RV tailgating experience at Soldier Field, the increasingly frustrating state of package delivery, and a whole lot more. *Get links and more in the show notes at https://RVMiles.com/422 *Support RV Miles and independent RV journalism

It has been two years since Mayor Brandon Johnson ended the city's contract with the gunshot detection company Sound Thinking, also known as ShotSpotter, to the chagrin of some alders. City Hall has kept the door open for a replacement, and two alders have begun testing new options. We discussed SplitSec AI with Chicago Public Media's Arionne Nettles and Block Club Chicago's Melody Mercado. Plus, Illinois toll roads are increasing prices for the first time in 15 years, BTS is headed to Soldier Field, and the crosstown classic delivered just that.  Good News: Remembering How They Moved: A Live Activation Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our daily newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this Aug. 21 episode: Visit Bloomington TimeLine Theatre Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE 

Chicago Bears assistant head coach and wide receivers coach Antwaan Randle El was grateful for his opportunity to call plays during Saturday's preseason win over the Cleveland Browns at Soldier Field. Plus more notes from Wednesday's training camp practice.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser analyze the Bears' 34-10 win over the Browns in the preseason opener at Soldier Field.

The Chicago Bears returned to Soldier Field on Saturday afternoon as they opened their preseason schedule with a 34-10 win over the Cleveland Browns. Here are the five biggest takeaways from Saturday's opener.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

The Chicago Bears will open their preseason slate against the Cleveland Browns at noon Saturday at Soldier Field. Here are four storylines to watch Saturday afternoon.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

Chicago Bears fans will have to wait until the regular season to see quarterback Caleb Williams play at Soldier Field. Bears head coach Ben Johnson confirmed that Williams and some of the team's starters won't play in Saturday's preseason opener.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Bob Sirott, to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the debut of Ringling Bros. at Soldier Field and the induction of Ernie Banks in the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

Brian & Kenzie celebrated Foo Frenzy by hanging with 12 lucky Crew Members and the Foo Fighters before their Soldier Field show. Unfortunately, things did not go as Brian planned. Chicago’s best morning radio show now has a podcast! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and remember that the conversation always lives on the Q101 Facebook page. Brian & Kenzie are live every morning from 6a-10a on Q101. Subscribe to our channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Q101 Like Q101 on Facebook HERE: https://www.facebook.com/q101chicago Follow Q101 on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/Q101Chicago Follow Q101 on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/q101chicago/?hl=en Follow Q101 on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@q101chicago?lang=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The full crew is finally back! Joe and Pat return to the podcast just in time for a beautiful summer night in Chicago, and the boys are ready to make the most of it. They kick things off by recapping last week's fun before looking ahead to the night's big plans — a Foo Fighters concert at Soldier Field. From there, the boys jump into last week's news to start the new week, but things take a hard turn when the conversation turns to Happy Gilmore 2. The crew gets into a heated debate over the movie, with some very strong opinions about just how bad it really was. And just when you think the episode is winding down, Joe drops some exciting news that you won't want to miss! Grab a drink and get ready — it's another classic episode of the Saturday Night Pregame!

Brian & Kenzie celebrated Foo Frenzy by hanging with 12 lucky Crew Members and the Foo Fighters before their Soldier Field show. Unfortunately, things did not go as Brian planned. Chicago’s best morning radio show now has a podcast! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and remember that the conversation always lives on the Q101 Facebook page. Brian & Kenzie are live every morning from 6a-10a on Q101. Subscribe to our channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Q101 Like Q101 on Facebook HERE: https://www.facebook.com/q101chicago Follow Q101 on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/Q101Chicago Follow Q101 on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/q101chicago/?hl=en Follow Q101 on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@q101chicago?lang=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Packers Family Night just wrapped and the annual Bears-fan meltdown is already in full swing. Ryan gets something heavy off his chest about the ridiculous excuses Bears supporters invent every time Green Bay puts 50-plus thousand in the stands for a practice — the "it was too cold," the classic "nothing else to do in Green Bay," and the mental gymnastics required to pretend Soldier Field sellouts mean anything. Deep dive into why comparing a practice to a regular-season game is still a losing argument no matter which Bears game you pick PFF second-half passing grades that quietly destroy the "Caleb broke out / Love fell off" narrative Liam Cohen's perfect read on the endless Caleb Williams media flood while the 13-4 Jaguars get ignored Ben Johnson's "we're the top regression candidate" spin and the actual luck stats (fumble recovery, interception rate, one-score games) that explain last year's 11 wins Bonus roast of the CHGO "we have a superstar quarterback" cry-tweet 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. Hit subscribe, drop a rating, and tell us which Bears excuse is your personal favorite. More joint-practice and preseason talk coming soon. To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast #Packers #GoPackGo #Bears #NFL #FamilyNight

Packers Family Night just wrapped and the annual Bears-fan meltdown is already in full swing. Ryan gets something heavy off his chest about the ridiculous excuses Bears supporters invent every time Green Bay puts 50-plus thousand in the stands for a practice — the "it was too cold," the classic "nothing else to do in Green Bay," and the mental gymnastics required to pretend Soldier Field sellouts mean anything. Deep dive into why comparing a practice to a regular-season game is still a losing argument no matter which Bears game you pick PFF second-half passing grades that quietly destroy the "Caleb broke out / Love fell off" narrative Liam Cohen's perfect read on the endless Caleb Williams media flood while the 13-4 Jaguars get ignored Ben Johnson's "we're the top regression candidate" spin and the actual luck stats (fumble recovery, interception rate, one-score games) that explain last year's 11 wins Bonus roast of the CHGO "we have a superstar quarterback" cry-tweet 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. Hit subscribe, drop a rating, and tell us which Bears excuse is your personal favorite. More joint-practice and preseason talk coming soon. To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast #Packers #GoPackGo #Bears #NFL #FamilyNight

Andoni Iraola gives his thoughts after Liverpool were beaten 4-2 by Leeds United in Chicago to wrap up their pre-season tour of the USA. In this episode we also hear from Dominik Szoboszlai and Trey Nyoni. We also get analysis from former Reds Phil Thompson and Robbie Fowler. Presented by Peter McDowall. You can watch all of Liverpool's remaining pre-season matches live this summer online, on the club app and via connected TV with All Red Video, which is currently running a two-week free trial. Head to video.liverpoolfc.com to sign up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey, soccer fans! Time to shake off the Chicago Fire's two-game losing streak to Inter Miami and New York City FC and get ready to start a win streak against Charlotte FC this weekend at Soldier Field. The Men in Red look to right the ship against an Eastern Conference opponent coming in with good form. Tune in as Nick breaks down the players to watch, the possible tactics and lineups for each team, and his predictions for the match. Nick also breaks down advanced goalkeeping and defensive stats in a comparison of starting goalkeepers Chris Brady and Kristijan Kahlina. Brady is one of the best 'keepers in Major League Soccer when it comes to Clean Sheets Earned this year, but Kahlina has been one of the best in MLS over the last several seasons, despite a downturn in production this year. Tune in and join the conversation! Make sure you like & subscribe, rate & review, and keep growing the show. Follow the Fire on SportSpyder. Connect on social media: Twitter - Facebook - Instagram - YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For more than 40 years, the Chicago Charities College All-Star Game occupied a singular place on the annual football calendar. Each summer, the nation's top graduating college players took on the reigning NFL champions before packed crowds at Chicago's Soldier Field and a national television audience. Played 42 times between 1934 and 1976, the game became an unlikely bridge between college football and the NFL during some of the sport's most transformative years. In "College All-Stars vs. NFL Champions: The Chicago Charities Football Games," sports historian Warren Rogan ("Sports' Forgotten Heroes") explores the history, personalities and enduring legacy of this forgotten football institution. Conceived by Chicago Tribune sports editor Arch Ward during the Great Depression, the game began as a way to help promote a young NFL still seeking to establish itself alongside the far more popular college game. Over the years, it became much more than an exhibition. The series raised more than $4 million for Chicago charities and featured future stars from the worlds of sports, politics and public life, including Kenny Washington, Jackie Robinson, future US President Gerald Ford & eventual US Supreme Court Justice Byron "Whizzer" White. From its inaugural 0–0 tie against George Halas's Chicago Bears in 1934 to the College All-Stars' memorable victory over Vince Lombardi's Green Bay Packers in 1963, the game produced its share of unforgettable moments before coming to an abrupt, rain-soaked end in 1976. In this episode, we explore the history, significance and lasting legacy of one of football's most fascinating forgotten traditions — a time when the nation's best college players had one final chance to test themselves against the very best professional team in the game. + + +  SUPPORT THE SHOW:  Buy Us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/goodseatsstillavailable The "Good Seats" Store: http://tee.pub/lic/RdiDZzQeHSY BUY THE BOOK:  "College All-Stars vs. NFL Champions: The Chicago Charities Football Games: 1934-1976": https://amzn.to/4fmad6S SPONSOR THANKS:  Royal Retros (10% off promo code: SEATS): https://www.royalretros.com/?ref=SEATS Old School Shirts.com (10% off promo code: GOODSEATS): https://oldschoolshirts.com/goodseats FIND AND FOLLOW: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/GoodSeatsStillAvailable Web: https://goodseatsstillavailable.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/goodseatsstillavailable.com X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoodSeatsStill YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goodseatsstillavailable Threads: https://www.threads.net/@goodseatsstillavailable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodseatsstillavailable/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodSeatsStillAvailable/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/good-seats-still-available/

Brick's at the board for an off-season set built on Green Bay attitude. Four originals, four angles on a fan base that remembers exactly where it stands. - **Sweet Redemption** — Green Bay hasn't won the North since 2021 and finished last a year ago. This one takes every doubter's word, every preseason prediction that had Detroit out front again, and turns it to fuel. Not a victory lap — a promise made before a snap is played. - **Shadow Architect** — A love letter to new defensive coordinator Jonathan Ganon. Show the quarterback one picture, play another. Two safeties high — that's really a lie. Rush four, get home, never blitz. Deception as architecture, traps drawn on a chalkboard days before the game. - **Bears Still Suck** — Built on one night in January. The divisional round, the Rams at Soldier Field, three Caleb Williams interceptions, a diving pick in overtime, and a field goal to end it. The magic ran out. This song remembers it fondly. - **33 Cold** — Portrait of the ball-hawk holding down the back end alongside McKinney. Doesn't chase. Lets it come to his space. Chains the door on the end zone. Ball comes home and it doesn't leave a trace. Catch every episode of Tundra FM and all the Packernet Podcast Network shows wherever you stream. Subscribe, rate, and leave a review — it keeps the board lit and Brick behind the glass. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: NFL Draft Grades: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ Hashmarks: https://hashmarks.io/

Brick's at the board for an off-season set built on Green Bay attitude. Four originals, four angles on a fan base that remembers exactly where it stands. - **Sweet Redemption** — Green Bay hasn't won the North since 2021 and finished last a year ago. This one takes every doubter's word, every preseason prediction that had Detroit out front again, and turns it to fuel. Not a victory lap — a promise made before a snap is played. - **Shadow Architect** — A love letter to new defensive coordinator Jonathan Ganon. Show the quarterback one picture, play another. Two safeties high — that's really a lie. Rush four, get home, never blitz. Deception as architecture, traps drawn on a chalkboard days before the game. - **Bears Still Suck** — Built on one night in January. The divisional round, the Rams at Soldier Field, three Caleb Williams interceptions, a diving pick in overtime, and a field goal to end it. The magic ran out. This song remembers it fondly. - **33 Cold** — Portrait of the ball-hawk holding down the back end alongside McKinney. Doesn't chase. Lets it come to his space. Chains the door on the end zone. Ball comes home and it doesn't leave a trace. Catch every episode of Tundra FM and all the Packernet Podcast Network shows wherever you stream. Subscribe, rate, and leave a review — it keeps the board lit and Brick behind the glass. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: NFL Draft Grades: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ Hashmarks: https://hashmarks.io/

Matt McNeil and Patti Vasquez discuss the financial complexities, political friction, and public controversies surrounding the Chicago Bears’ potential relocation from Soldier Field to a new stadium. They also talk State fairs and other political news.

From 'Take The North' (subscribe here): The Athletic's Kevin Fishbain joins Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote in this episode to go over the results of his annual Bears fans survey. One thing is extremely clear: fans are confident in the direction of the team, especially when it comes to the coach and the quarterback. Also, how do fans feel about the ongoing stadium situation? Later, Fishbain has a question for Wiederer and Grote. Which incredible play from the 2025 season should be the final play on the video montage before games at Soldier Field?!

Kori Rumore, a journalist at The Chicago Tribune, joins John Landecker on the program to share what's happening this week in the Vintage Chicago Tribune!

The Athletic's Kevin Fishbain joins Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote in this episode to go over the results of his annual Bears fans survey. One thing is extremely clear: fans are confident in the direction of the team, especially when it comes to the coach and the quarterback. Also, how do fans feel about the ongoing stadium situation? Later, Fishbain has a question for Wiederer and Grote. Which incredible play from the 2025 season should be the final play on the video montage before games at Soldier Field?!

Join the Inner Circle.  Crazy Crew, it's time to level up. Get closer to the show, unlock exclusive content, and stay connected with us beyond the mic. Tap in below: - Join On YouTube Memberships: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/youtubemembers - Join On Patreon: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/patreon Listen on your favorite podcast service: https://pods.to/wesoundcrazy Crazy Crew, join our We Sound Crazy list: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/jointhewesoundcrazy-emailandsms.OYD Stream songs from the episode on our official We Sound Crazy playlists: https://lnkfi.re/8I8Drkfz A living legend steps inside a museum. We Sound Crazy goes live from the National Museum of African American Music in downtown Nashville for one of the most important conversations in show history, sitting down with the Godfather of Funk himself, George Clinton. For more than 60 years, Clinton has pushed the boundaries of creativity, imagination and sound. Through Parliament Funkadelic, he created an entire universe pioneered by the P-Funk movement, helped define Afrofuturism, and laid the foundation for generations of artists across funk, R&B, hip hop and beyond. A Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Grammy Lifetime Achievement recipient, and one of the most sampled artists in music history, Clinton sits with hosts Phillionaire, Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony of Louis York, and Tamone Bacon for a wide-ranging conversation about funk, culture, business and legacy. In a first for We Sound Crazy, he is also presented with the inaugural WSC Vanguard Award, a new honor created to celebrate trailblazers whose impact reshaped the entire landscape of Black music. The conversation moves everywhere the man has been. Clinton revisits the doo-wop and Motown years and explains why failing charm school is exactly what set Parliament Funkadelic free to invent the funk. He breaks down Bootsy Collins, Bernie Worrell and the Minimoog, the night 100,000 Afros bounced at Soldier Field, the bar mitzvah melody that secretly became Flashlight, and how the barbershop in Newark, New Jersey is responsible for 98 percent of his songwriting process. He talks Kendrick Lamar, his dream collaboration with D'Angelo, Prince and Sly Stone, what he tried to get Snoop to do with a royalty statement party, his mentorship of Prince, and the copyright recapture fight he is leading through his nonprofit Protecting Our Legacy. He also reveals he is in Nashville right now because a brand new Mothership is being built in the city, ready to fly at the Essence Festival in New Orleans on July 5th. And he addresses the question every artist is wrestling with right now: artificial intelligence, what he saw coming in 1977 with Funkentelechy, and why he is more interested in making AI funky than he is afraid of it. Press play for one of the most important voices in music history, in his own words, on his own time. We Sound Crazy is your backstage pass to all things music and culture. Special thanks to our We Sound Crazy team! Director: Aaron Walton Director of Photography: Aaron Walton Camera Op: Aaron Walton, Michael Johnson Jr. Editor: Hyyer Creative Producer: Aaron Walton Audio: Trey Smith Audio Photography: Darius Jones Thank you to all of our listeners, as well as our partners at Visit Music City, and a special thanks to the National Museum of African American Music for hosting this conversation. Shout out to Tanisha Nelson, Vivian Chu, Reggie Hudlin and Byron Phillips for making this moment a reality. Special thanks to George Clinton! Subscribe to We Sound Crazy on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and anywhere you get your favorite podcast. Follow We Sound Crazy on Social Media:~ Facebook: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/wscfacebook~ Instagram: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/wscinstagram~ Twitter: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/wsctwitter~ TikTok: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/wsctiktok Subscribe to We Sound Crazy on YouTube: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/wscyoutube-subscribe Visit the official We Sound Crazy website: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/officialwebsite #WeSoundCrazy #GeorgeClinton #PFunk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some of the best athletes in the world are in the United States right now, competing in World Cup games all over the country. For American athletes, the pressure to perform on their home turf can be intense. But that's nothing new. Dominique Dawes has been there before. She was a part of the U.S. women's gymnastics team in 1996, when the Olympic Games came to Atlanta. She competed on a squad that became known as the Magnificent 7, who the world believed had a shot to win the first team gold medal in women's gymnastics in American history. To get to the top, Dominique would have to survive racism, abuse, and the all-consuming pressure of the world stage, all while she was still a teenager.In this episode, we're going to turn back the clock 30 years, when all eyes were on seven American teenagers hoping to make history — and on U.S. soil. If the pressure didn't get to them first.Show Notes The Chicago mayor who said ‘no' to the World Cup – a dome on Soldier Field was the last straw | The Athletic Dominique Dawes 1996 Floor Final | The Gym Spot Kerri Strug Vaults at Atlanta 1996 | Olympics Olympian Dominique Dawes shares emotions, details about recent miscarriage | TODAY The Dominique Dawes Academy Show CreditsHost: David GreeneExecutive Producers: Joan Isabella, Tom GrahslerSenior Producer: Michael OlcottProducer: Michaela WinbergAssociate Producer: Bibiana CorreaAdditional Production: Sherri Daye ScottTalent Booker: Britt KahnEngineers: Mike VillersTile Art: Bea WallingTheme Song: Emma MungerSports in America is a production of WHYY, distributed by PRX, and part of the NPR podcast network.

Pick 6 continues with NFC North & Soldier Field questions full 531 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:06:23 +0000 Axj3ISL6cT5yPrs5Wddgn8TFQePbQJCy sports Mully & Haugh Show sports Pick 6 continues with NFC North & Soldier Field questions Mike Mulligan and David Haugh lead you into your work day by discussing the biggest sports storylines in Chicago and beyond. Along with breaking down the latest on the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox, Mully & Haugh routinely interview the top beat writers in the city as well as team executives, coaches and players. Recurring guests include Tribune reporter Brad Biggs, former Bears coach Dave Wannstedt, Pro Football Talk founder Mike Florio, Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer and Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy. Catch the Mully & Haugh Show live Monday through Friday (5 a.m.- 10 a.m. CT) on 104.3 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app. For more, follow the show on X @mullyhaugh. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports https://player.amperwavepodcasting.co

A week before the Bears season kicks off, Soldier Field will be home to one of Chicago's most controversial sons, Kanye West. The Bully tour touches down Sept. 3 and 4. Host Jacoby Cochran asks City Cast contributors Brandon Pope and Anna DeShawn, is Chicago over Kanye West and his most recent apology tour. Plus, Brave Space Alliance & Transformative Justice Law Project are hosting a name change clinic today. Ahead of the grand opening of the Obama Presidential Center this week, we've got some of our favorite museum exhibitions across the city, including the National Museum of Mexican Art, MCA, Haitian American Museum, Dusable Museum, MSI, Wrightwood 659, Blanc Gallery, Elephant Room Gallery, and Field Museum.  Good News: Dragon Boat Race  Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our daily newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this June 17 episode: Enjoy Illinois Griffin MSI Broadway In Chicago Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE 

Mina Kimes joins the podcast for an annual NFL exercise: identifying which teams can realistically win the Super Bowl. Kevin & Mina go division by division, separating contenders from pretenders and debating everything from the Bengals' ceiling, the Ravens' offseason changes, and the Jaguars' upside to whether the Steelers have any realistic path to a championship. Plus, are the Broncos the team to beat in the AFC West? Can the Chargers take the next step? Is the NFC North the toughest division in football to evaluate? And how many teams truly belong in the Super Bowl conversation? Then NFL Hall of Famer Brian Urlacher joins the show to discuss the Bears' outlook under Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson, the future of Soldier Field, and what it takes to build an elite NFL defense. He tells stories from his playing days, memories of Devin Hester, facing Aaron Rodgers, the one play from Super Bowl XLI he wishes he could have back, and his pick for the toughest teammate he ever played with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include former Senator Barack Obama’s Father’s Day speech, Ryne Sandberg’s retirement announcement, the World Cup at Soldier Field, and more.

The Rapper Ye, formerly know as Kanye West is returning to Chicago to perform concerts on September 3rd and 4th. Ye generated several controversies when he started making antisemitic and bigoted remarks in 2022. Last January, Ye took out a full-page ad in The Wall Street Journal to apologize for the comments. However, his concerts in France, Italy and Poland this year have been cancelled, citing concerns over Ye's alleged antisemitism.

Buckle up, because this episode of Packernet After Dark got spicy real quick. Callers flooded the lines to roast Bears fans over their latest meltdown involving Caleb Williams landing the Madden cover and the wild rumors of the franchise ditching Chicago for Hammond, Indiana. It was unfiltered, unapologetic, and exactly what you expect from the late-night call-in show. Rich from Texas and Brian went nuclear on Bears fans for being the most delusional fanbase in sports, especially with the Vince Young parallels and the "Madden curse" talk flying around. Callers celebrated the potential Indiana move as the ultimate humiliation for a franchise that's been in Chicago for over 100 years, complete with brutal jokes about Hammond and the death of Soldier Field. Josh Jacobs drama took center stage as fans hoped he's innocent and ready for Week 1, while still keeping it real about the off-field situation. Uncle Rico and others chopped it up about Christian Watson's contract steal and why Micah Parsons missing time isn't the end of the world for Green Bay. 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. If you loved this raw, no-holds-barred rant session, subscribe to Packernet After Dark, drop a five-star review, and follow us on social media for more chaos. We've got more coming tomorrow. Go Pack Go. To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast #PackernetAfterDark #GoPackGo #BearsMeltdown #NFLRivalry

Buckle up, because this episode of Packernet After Dark got spicy real quick. Callers flooded the lines to roast Bears fans over their latest meltdown involving Caleb Williams landing the Madden cover and the wild rumors of the franchise ditching Chicago for Hammond, Indiana. It was unfiltered, unapologetic, and exactly what you expect from the late-night call-in show. Rich from Texas and Brian went nuclear on Bears fans for being the most delusional fanbase in sports, especially with the Vince Young parallels and the "Madden curse" talk flying around. Callers celebrated the potential Indiana move as the ultimate humiliation for a franchise that's been in Chicago for over 100 years, complete with brutal jokes about Hammond and the death of Soldier Field. Josh Jacobs drama took center stage as fans hoped he's innocent and ready for Week 1, while still keeping it real about the off-field situation. Uncle Rico and others chopped it up about Christian Watson's contract steal and why Micah Parsons missing time isn't the end of the world for Green Bay. 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. If you loved this raw, no-holds-barred rant session, subscribe to Packernet After Dark, drop a five-star review, and follow us on social media for more chaos. We've got more coming tomorrow. Go Pack Go. To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast #PackernetAfterDark #GoPackGo #BearsMeltdown #NFLRivalry

Jason Longshore breaks down The US men's national team's 2-1 loss to Germany at Soldier Field, including audio from the mixed zone with Antonee Robinson, Christian Pulisic, and Alex Freeman. Plus: Argentina's anthem mix-up in College Station, Brazil's win over Egypt and Wesley's World Cup-ending injury, Scotland's statement performance over Bolivia, England's unconvincing win and the Raymond James Stadium scoreboard disaster, and a deep dive on France's internal drama heading into the tournament. What's on Tap goes goals edition: best goals of 2022, players to watch, and which teams score and concede the most. The 3-4-3 closes it out with Atlanta United 2's big win in Athens, Eriksen's collapse in Odense, EA Sports FC's World Cup prediction, Florentino Pérez's re-election at Real Madrid, and three things that made Jason smile including Curaçao's school bus arrival, Free Bird at Soldier Field, and the Chicago Bulls-style USMNT introductions.

Andy Bunker and Abe Gordon critique the Chicago Bears' decision to pursue a new stadium in Hammond, Indiana, over staying in their historic home at Soldier Field. They discuss the implications of public funding for sports venues before highlighting Shea Langeliers' rare inside-the-park home run. The conversation also covers the growth of Athletes Unlimited Pro Softball and concludes with a trivia contest on professional sports history. 01:37 - Bears Moving To Indiana 05:20 - Public Stadium Funding Debate 07:13 - Shea Langeliers Home Run 08:11 - Women's College World Series 10:33 - Abe And Andy Sports Jeopardy

Trade group launches to advocate for Indiana’s creative economy. The State of Indiana may try to sweeten the stadium deal it has proposed to the Chicago Bears by offering to help the team escape its lease at Soldier Field. Thursday Music Moment: Dave Brubeck - Take 5. TV Theme Song: Star TrekSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Braun Extends Gas Tax Holiday Through July. Lebanon - Israel ceasefire. Unconstitutional War Powers Act passed in the house. Henry Nowak case illustrates the continued decline of the UK. Reconciliation for immigration enforcement has begun. 14 year old arrested in the death of Brett Scrogham Shelbyville Mayor Scott Ferguson insults those who oppose data centers. Today’s Popcorn Moment: Clown Show in DC and Indy. Today on the Marketplace: The Dr Pepper you always wanted. The freakout over Scott Pelley firing Trade group launches to advocate for Indiana’s creative economy. The State of Indiana may try to sweeten the stadium deal it has proposed to the Chicago Bears by offering to help the team escape its lease at Soldier Field. Thursday Music Moment: Dave Brubeck - Take 5. TV Theme Song: Star TrekSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Turner on how being an underdog fueled his fire, the time he busted Peanut’s lip, taking the NFL by story with the Falcons On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Peanut and Roman are joined by former Pro Bowl running back Michael “The Burner” Turner for a conversation that’s equal parts hilarious, raw, and unexpectedly emotional. Turner opens up about his Chicago roots, the NIU days that put him on the map, and the famous moment he busted Peanut’s lip — a hit so real it became Peanut’s personal “Welcome to the NFL” moment. Roman jumps in with his own memories, including getting run over by Turner in college and the struggle of trying to tackle a back who was both big AND fast at every level. Turner reflects on feeling overlooked, being pissed on draft day, and spending years behind LaDainian Tomlinson while quietly building a chip on his shoulder the size of Soldier Field. He breaks down how he finally got his shot in Atlanta, replacing Warrick Dunn, validating himself in Week 1, and becoming one of the league’s most feared workhorse backs. The “what if” thoughts that still linger about his career Plus: Peanut and Roman relive the Saints–Falcons rivalry, the Pro Bowl “bigger pants” story, and the legendary Peanut Punch that happened right in front of Turner’s family. By the end, Turner shares why he walked away on his own terms, why he never wanted to wear another jersey, and why — despite every slight, setback, and overlooked moment — his journey was absolutely worth it. The NFL Players: Second Acts podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Turner on how being an underdog fueled his fire, the time he busted Peanut’s lip, taking the NFL by story with the Falcons On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Peanut and Roman are joined by former Pro Bowl running back Michael “The Burner” Turner for a conversation that’s equal parts hilarious, raw, and unexpectedly emotional. Turner opens up about his Chicago roots, the NIU days that put him on the map, and the famous moment he busted Peanut’s lip — a hit so real it became Peanut’s personal “Welcome to the NFL” moment. Roman jumps in with his own memories, including getting run over by Turner in college and the struggle of trying to tackle a back who was both big AND fast at every level. Turner reflects on feeling overlooked, being pissed on draft day, and spending years behind LaDainian Tomlinson while quietly building a chip on his shoulder the size of Soldier Field. He breaks down how he finally got his shot in Atlanta, replacing Warrick Dunn, validating himself in Week 1, and becoming one of the league’s most feared workhorse backs. The “what if” thoughts that still linger about his career Plus: Peanut and Roman relive the Saints–Falcons rivalry, the Pro Bowl “bigger pants” story, and the legendary Peanut Punch that happened right in front of Turner’s family. By the end, Turner shares why he walked away on his own terms, why he never wanted to wear another jersey, and why — despite every slight, setback, and overlooked moment — his journey was absolutely worth it. The NFL Players: Second Acts podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2026 NFL schedule is out, and Ryan does something more useful than reading the Packers' games in order — he goes division-wide to see how the Vikings, Lions, and Bears are feeling about their slate, and specifically what each fanbase thinks about facing Green Bay. The Vikings are the story. The optimism is loud and the Packers disrespect is real — week one at home is already being called a win, Kyle Murray is apparently the missing piece to eleven-plus wins, and Brian Flores is apparently worth more than an actual roster. Ryan is not pleased. The Lions are a different conversation: they give Green Bay its due, acknowledge the Packers swept them last year, and know they have something to prove. The Bears land somewhere in the middle — plenty of Caleb Year 2 assumptions, but at least they treat the Christmas matchup at Soldier Field like it matters. Ryan's takeaway: all four NFC North fanbases are projecting double-digit wins. Someone's going to be very wrong.

With Keith Murphy traveling to Italy, Andy Fales and Andrew Downs take over from Wellman's West for another stop on the Cheers for Beers patio tour.

Braves host Nationals in Truist Park, Acuña returns from thumb bruise, Harris blasts two homers in Marlins blowout win, NL East standings update, Mets DFA Kimbrel, Kyle Busch dead at 41, Georgia-Clemson neutral site talks, South Carolina-North Carolina series canceled, Congo Ebola World Cup threat, Rams extend Stafford, Bears leaving Soldier Field, A’s Vegas ballpark on track, Knicks lead Cavs 2-0, Trevor Bauer car crash, Angels fans demand sell the team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2026 NFL schedule is out, and Ryan does something more useful than reading the Packers' games in order — he goes division-wide to see how the Vikings, Lions, and Bears are feeling about their slate, and specifically what each fanbase thinks about facing Green Bay. The Vikings are the story. The optimism is loud and the Packers disrespect is real — week one at home is already being called a win, Kyle Murray is apparently the missing piece to eleven-plus wins, and Brian Flores is apparently worth more than an actual roster. Ryan is not pleased. The Lions are a different conversation: they give Green Bay its due, acknowledge the Packers swept them last year, and know they have something to prove. The Bears land somewhere in the middle — plenty of Caleb Year 2 assumptions, but at least they treat the Christmas matchup at Soldier Field like it matters. Ryan's takeaway: all four NFC North fanbases are projecting double-digit wins. Someone's going to be very wrong.

Buckle up, Packers Nation — this Tundra FM episode pulls zero punches. From Caleb Williams throwing tantrums and missing practice nets to JJ McCarthy's quick fade and Jared Goff's dome-dependent comfort zone, the North is cracking while Jordan Love quietly becomes the revelation we've been waiting for. Brick Lombardi is in rare form, delivering bars, brutal honesty, and that signature unfiltered heat. Key Discussion Points Cry Baby Caleb – From training camp meltdowns and mascara-running tears to fumbles, tantrums, and zero composure under the lights — the Windy City savior is already cracking. Fourth and Long Two – JJ McCarthy's sophomore spotlight turns sour fast with picks, fumbles, and ankle drama — Michigan magic meets NFL reality. No Crown Two – Chicago's endless search for a king ends in painted nails and broken promises while Soldier Field stays cursed. Lamb in a Lion Skin & Jordan on Tundra – Goff's system-dependent game gets exposed, while Jordan Love steps out of the shadows with perfect geometry and real frozen-tundra heart. 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. Drop your hottest take in the comments — is Caleb already done or does he still have a shot? Who's the most overrated QB in the North right now? Subscribe, leave a review, and turn on notifications so you never miss an After Dark roast. To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Support the Show & Explore My Projects Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Projects: Grade NFL Players ➜ fanfocus-teamgrades.lovable.app Packers Hub ➜ packersgames.com Create NFL Draft Big Boards ➜ nfldraftgrades.com Watch Draft Prospects ➜ draftflix.com Screen Record ➜ pause-play-capture.lovable.app Global Economics Hub ➜ global-economic-insight-hub.lovable.app  

Big Sal has something to say about the NFL scheduling the Packers at Soldier Field on Christmas Day. On Netflix. At noon. Against the Bears. He's not happy about the disrespect. He's not happy about Ben Johnson's mouth. He's not happy about the league handing Chicago a national stage after one lucky wild card comeback where the Packers led 21-3 and somehow lost. What he IS happy about — deliriously, dangerously happy about — is that the NFL just handed Green Bay the perfect stage to shove that collapse right back down Chicago's throat on the holiest day of the year. The bears are paper tigers with good timing once. Micah Parsons is in Green Bay now. December 25th, Soldier Field, the whole country watching. Big Sal is calling it early: that's not a gift for Chicago. That's a setup. Merry Christmas, Ben Johnson. You earned this one.

Pro Football Hall of Famer Jimbo Covert joins Brian in studio to discuss the evolution of the NFL, from the brutal cold of Soldier Field to the league's global expansion into London and Australia. Jimbo also shares a powerful update on his work with the Packard Center for ALS and his personal mission to find a cure for the disease impacting his former teammates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Big Sal hasn't slept. Big Sal hasn't eaten. Big Sal has been pacing the living room since the 2026 Packers schedule hit the wire — and Pack Nation, he's got things to say. From the brutal road-heavy start to a Wednesday-night Thanksgiving Eve game on Netflix, this schedule is a STORM and Sal is here to walk you through every dropped flake of it.

Pack Nation, the NFL just dropped the Christmas gift nobody saw coming — and somebody got coal. The 2026 schedule release is official, and the Green Bay Packers are heading to Soldier Field on Christmas Day for a Week 16 showdown with the Chicago Bears. Pack Daddy breaks down what this primetime holiday matchup means for Green Bay's playoff push, the NFC North race, and Jonathan Gannon's defense in its first full season under center.

Pack Nation — Big Sal is PACING. It is eleven in the morning, the schedule does not officially drop until seven tonight, and the leaks are pouring in like a busted dam. Big Sal cannot wait. He has got coffee, three browser tabs open, a buzzing phone, and a carpet that is officially finished. Strap in — this is the schedule leak reaction in real time.

There's an ancient Roman column in Chicago hidden in plain sight near Soldier Field. It was a gift given by Italian Fascist dictator Benito Mussolini during the 1933-1934 Chicago World's Fair, commemorating a daring transatlantic flight to the fair by Italian Air Marshal Italo Balbo. In a time when controversial monuments get removed, why does this one still stand?