Bear Necessities: Chicago Bears Podcast

Releasing multiple episodes a week, the Bear Necessities crew is dedicated to bringing in analysis on the Bear's latest performance, free agency moves, trades, and draft. The NFL has a crowded landscape but no matter what, we here root for the Chicago Bears. Bear Down!

Bear Necessities: Chicago Bears Podcast is a sports podcast hosted by Halsted Collective, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Halsted Collective hosts Bear Necessities: Chicago Bears Podcast, a sports show with 100 episodes published.

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  Chicago Bears Ground the Jets: Tyson Bagent’s First Start, Dennis Allen’s Top-5 Defense & Packers Week Preview | Bear Necessities Podcast

  Oct 5, 202650 min

  Chicago Bears podcast hosts Austin and Reece break down Chicago's dominant 23-12 win over the New York Jets that moved the Bears to 3-1. They react to Tyson Bagent's first start since 2023, his four-interception day, and the explosive plays he brought that the Keenum-led offense didn't have, plus what the quarterback decision means for Caleb Williams' return against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. They also dive into Kyle Monangai's 146-yard, two-touchdown performance on 30 carries, D'Andre Swift's fumbles, the red zone and fourth-and-goal struggles, and the evolving running back rotation. On defense they cover Dennis Allen's top-5 unit by DVOA, the third-down blitz packages that took away Geno Smith's hot routes, Dayo Odeyingbo's emergence, Devin Bush's fit in the scheme, Malik Muhammad and Tyrique Stevenson in the secondary, and what a returning Kyler Gordon adds ahead of the Packers rivalry game. Subscribe to Bear Necessities Podcast for Chicago Bears analysis throughout the NFL season, and leave a rating or review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. For Business Inquiries please reach out to: Bearnecessitiespodcast@gmail.com

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  Chicago Bears vs Jets Week 4 Preview: Quarterback Decision, Aaron Glenn’s Defense & Bold Predictions | Bear Necessities Podcast

  Oct 1, 20261h 12m

  Chicago Bears podcast hosts Austin and Reece break down the Week 4 matchup against the New York Jets at Soldier Field, starting with the biggest storyline in Chicago: will Caleb Williams return from his hamstring injury, or will Case Keenum start again after his statement win over the Eagles? They react to the Bears stadium news as team leadership meets with Governor Pritzker, discuss whether downtown Chicago is back in play over Arlington Heights and Hammond, and preview Aaron Glenn's Jets defense against Ben Johnson's offense. They also cover the Jets' new look under Frank Reich, Geno Smith and Garrett Wilson, key matchups including Rome Odunze and Luther Burden against a depleted Jets secondary, the Bears running game against a thin linebacking corps, keys to the game like turnovers and time of possession, and their final score predictions. Subscribe to Bear Necessities Podcast for Chicago Bears analysis throughout the NFL season, and leave a rating or review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. For Business Inquiries please reach out to: Bearnecessitiespodcast@gmail.com

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  Chicago Bears Crush Eagles on MNF: Case Keenum Shines, Ben Johnson Masterclass & NFC Takeaways | Bear Necessities Podcast

  Sep 29, 202647 min

  Chicago Bears podcast hosts Austin and Reece break down the Bears' dominant Monday Night Football win over the Philadelphia Eagles behind backup quarterback Case Keenum. They react to the backup quarterback victory, Ben Johnson's coaching masterclass against Vic Fangio's defense, the eight-minute statement touchdown drive that put the game away, and the reshuffled offensive line with Jonah Jackson and Darnell Wright. They also dive into Dennis Allen's defense confusing Jalen Hurts, standout performances from Grady Jarrett, Dayo Odeyingbo, Austin Booker, Malik Muhammad, and Dylan Thienemann, plus Khalif Raymond's emergence, Rome Odunze's drops, Kyle Monungai's downhill running, and the Case Keenum versus Tyson Bagent backup quarterback debate. They finish with a look at Caleb Williams' hamstring recovery timeline, the Week 4 matchup against Aaron Glenn's New York Jets, and why this Bears team has real Super Bowl hopes in a wide-open NFC. Subscribe to Bear Necessities Podcast for Chicago Bears analysis throughout the NFL season, and leave a rating or review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. For Business Inquiries please reach out to: Bearnecessitiespodcast@gmail.com

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  Chicago Bears vs Eagles Week 3 Preview: Case Keenum Starts, Jalen Hurts X-Factor & Ben Johnson’s Game Plan | Bear Necessities Podcast

  Sep 24, 202643 min

  Chicago Bears podcast hosts Austin and Reece preview the Chicago Bears' Week 3 Monday Night Football matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles at Soldier Field. With Caleb Williams week-to-week with a hamstring injury and Tyson Bagent in the concussion protocol, they break down what a Case Keenum-led offense must do to keep up with Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley, and the Eagles. They discuss the Bears' offensive line against Philadelphia's elite defensive front, why the run game against loaded boxes will decide this game, the matchup between Chicago's receivers and the Eagles' young secondary, keys to getting Colston Loveland involved, and whether Ben Johnson can scheme a win for a backup quarterback. They also recap the ugly 9-3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, explain why Jalen Hurts' mobility is the biggest X-factor on Monday night, and look ahead at the NFC North race. Subscribe to Bear Necessities Podcast for Chicago Bears analysis throughout the NFL season, and leave a rating or review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. For Business Inquiries please reach out to: Bearnecessitiespodcast@gmail.com

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  Chicago Bears Fall to Vikings 9–3: Caleb Williams Injury, Ben Johnson’s Offense & Eagles Outlook | Bear Necessities Podcast

  Sep 22, 202640 min

  Chicago Bears podcast hosts Austin and Reece break down the 9–3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, Caleb Williams’ hamstring injury, and what it could mean for the matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles. They debate Ben Johnson’s play-calling against Brian Flores, costly red-zone mistakes, Garrett Bradbury’s penalties, and the backup-quarterback options. Plus, they assess Dennis Allen’s defense and what the offense needs to fix. Subscribe to Bear Necessities Podcast for Chicago Bears analysis throughout the NFL season, and leave a rating or review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. For Business Inquiries please reach out to: Bearnecessitiespodcast@gmail.com

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