First 30 minutes : Danikin's Five Points

Second 30: The Tooch's Bears State of Affairs

Third 30: Zim, Aldo, Danikin and Tooch explore the chances of the Bears holding on to first place

Fourth 30: Fitz on food and football

Remainder: Thanksgiving movies, and anything else goes

There have been a lot of exciting headlines so far during the 2025-2026 NHL Season. One of the more disappointing headlines this season has been surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs and their horrible play to begin this season.

This week the crew digs deep into the ups and downs of the Bears latest come from behind win. Then John, Alyssa, and Danny discuss the Steelers, and how the challenges ahead for staying in first place.

Greg Gabriel talks about the Bears return to the top of the division and what lies ahead for the NFC North's division leader.

John is vacationing in Chicago (he and most of the Buffone family is from western Pennsylvania) so Brendan Sugrue from Bears Wire dot com joins Alyssa and Danny. The conversation reviews the Bears dramatic win over the Giants and previews the next game versus the Vikings.

Greg Gabriel on the Bears win over the Giants that led to the firing of their coach Brian Daboll

Jot down your grades on the Bears mid-season performance and compare to Tim and Jeff Willis' grades.

First 30 mins: Danikin's Five Bears Points

Second 30 mins: Tooch's Bears State of Affairs

Third 30 Mins: More Bear Talk

Fourth 30 Min; Fitz on Food & Football

Fifth 30: Zim's Song, Media Mash and Pop Culture

The Bears went to Cincinnati and outperformed every other NFL team that has taken advantage of the bungling Bengal defense. Can they continue the ground and aerial attack against a Giants defense that isn't much better than Cincinnati's? And, what about the Bears defense? Are they ready to start the takeaway party again. John, Alyssa's Danny also talk about trades made and not by the Bears.