Bears Nation Podcast

NBC Sports Chicago Bears reporter J.J. Stankevitz joined hosts Chris Nano and Kevin Lapka to break down all the current Bears news. He makes his record prediction, says who on the Bears is most like MJ in practice, and reveals details about the Bears draft process in 2017. 

In today’s interview we have NFL Agent, Nathan Shackelford. Nathan’s company, Higher Calling Sports, has had success in the CFL, XFL and now breaking into the NFL with a player who just recently signed with the LA Rams. We go behind the scenes of what it takes to be an NFL agent.

TWO EPISODES IN ONE. We covered the draft, then decided the fans deserved conversation about big time free agent signings Teshaun Gipson and Ted Ginn Jr. So we combined to episodes together for one giant episode about our draft picks, the new FA's and why the Bears are STILL getting disrespected around the league. Plus, are you proud to be a Bears fan? Because we sure are, and we destroy the myths that the Bears aren't going to be good in 2020 and that being a Bears fan is among one of the worst in the league. 

Today’s interview we have Taylor Eichel, Chicago Sports Nation staff and Bears Nation Twitter Admin. If you see a post on @BearsNationCHI’s Twitter page, you could very well be seeing Taylor’s work! Later in the interview we find out Taylor actually played defensive end in college. He’s able to give insider insight on newly added Bears OLB Robert Quinn.

This segment is to give a behind the scenes look at Bears football. Whether that be a person’s beginning to their fandom or the guys who mow the lawn at Soldier Field.  We want to hear it. Who knows, you could be the next guest on, “Behind the Bears,” but until then, here’s Taylor Eichel.

In this episode, Ally Redig of Athlete Relations helps debut our new Bears Nation Podcast segment, "Behind the Bears." Ally Redig, a Chicago native, has worked with many Chicago players and affiliates at some point in her career! She shares some of those experiences and really dives into the nature and intent of, "Athlete Relations." The biggest takeaway, Ally Redig is family with everyone she works with! Hope you enjoy the episode.

On the eve of the Draft Jake Kevin and Chris sit down to give you their round by round picks and explain to you why they think the Bears will go in a certain direction. Of course Kevin brings some electricity with a trade. The guys also discuss Trey Burton's release and how that impacts the team.

In this episode of Bears Nation Podcast, the guys welcome on Aaron Leming to talk about the upcoming draft and some needs that Ryan Pace may look to address. Then Jake Chris and Kevin give their thoughts on some specific guys they like and hope to see in Chicago.

The show begins with co-host, Josh Liles, talking about food and ends with Josh Woods plugging his catering company, (IG:@TheBrunchGods.) Food and Podcasts are just meant to go together! This episode dives into Woods' experience with the Bears. Explaining his relationship with a few of the players and what has built him as a man. Really great episode with even some insight into what the players are being told by their coaches in this time of COVID-19 uncertainty.

The crew of Josh Lisles, Chris Nano and Kevin Lapka come together during quarantine to bring you the Bears content you so desperately need. The guys do a FULL rundown of the Bears roster and answer the biggest questions surrounding the the holes on the roster and what the biggest needs are. There are lots of laughs and powerful insight on this episode that may give you a different outlook on the team. Us at Bears Nation Podcast hope you're staying safe during this tough time. As always, thanks for your support and take care!

It happened, the Bears have brought in another quarterback to "compete" with Mitchell Trubisky heading into the 2020 season. Kevin Jake and Chris break it all down for you as well as break down the Robert Quinn and Jimmy Graham signings.