Mac and Read react to the Bears getting their guy at head coach, his goals for 2025 and what's next in the off season. Plus, NFL conference championships preview and more!

Segment one - (30 minutes)

John Buffone & Danny Shimon interview Lorin Cox of Locked On Bears

Segment two - (80 minutes)

Aldo Gandia and Danny react to sound from the press conference. Danny answers draft and free agent questions.

Ben Johnson arrived to Halas Hall with a standing ovation from the staffers. Aldo Gandia reviews that and then talks with draft analyst Danny Shimon about various topics. John Santucci has another funny Bears State of Affairs. 

Greg Gabriel talks about Ryan Poles landing Ben Johnson as the team's new head coach.

Tim and Jeff have robust interaction with each other and the Barflies in the chat room about the Bears head coach candidates. 

The possibility of Mike McCarthy becoming the head coach of the Chicago Bears is discussed by Aldo and Danikin of the 3 Kings of the Midway podcasts. Before that David Howman from Blogging the Boys shares what he's witnessed from McCarthy during the coach's tenure with the Dallas Cowboys. 

John Santucci delivers a spectacular Bear State of Affairs apporximelty 80 minutes into the show.

Greg handles several questions and shares the head coach search process, often misunderstood by fans.

... lose the press conference.

John Buffone, Danny Shimon and Alyssa Barbieri talk Bears including a segment where they comment on the team's players headed to free agency unless the they are re-signed. Another segment eyes potential Bears players who might be trade candidates.

Aldo Gandia's essay is about George McCaskey.

Mac and Read discuss the Bears win against the Packers, head coaching options and what to expect in the offseason. Plus, NFL playoff preview, CFB playoffs and more!

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Aldo Gandia is upset. The Bears are coming off a terrible season and management's end of the year press conference was unsettling to say the least.

Aldo has two surprise guests to talk Bears. And, of course, John Santucci has another brilliant Bears State of Affairs.