Dan Bernstein Unfiltered

Dan Bernstein recaps the Bears' explosive Week 1 victory, a 59-point offensive showcase that put the full Ben Johnson philosophy on display. Bears fans should buckle up because this team is built differently.

0:00 The Bears score 59 against the Panthers

13:00 Matt LaFleur really stepped in it

34:00 The Mike Shirley situation and the White Sox

47:00 Mike Tirico is human

49:00 Thermometers and sideline reporters

The Bears are going to win because of their offense now. Welcome to the modern NFL.

Dan also reacts to Matt LaFleur's comments regarding Josh Jacobs, which may have created more questions than answers in Green Bay. Plus, the latest developments with the White Sox have Dan convinced that Chris Getz has serious work to do in cleaning up the organization's front office, as the Mike Shirley "resignation" speaks volumes about the current state of affairs.

And finally, we learned two important things over the weekend: Mike Tirico is, in fact, human, and extreme heat, thermometers, and sideline reporters make for a memorable combination.

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Dan Bernstein kicks off this Friday episode with a visit from fellow 312 Sports host Jason Goff, fresh off the launch of the first episode of Jason Goff Unscripted.

0:00 Jason Goff visits with Dan and Matt

21:00 Sean McVay blew that game for his team

25:00 Friday Feedback Friday - your emails and comments

59:00 Top 10 List

Dan also takes aim at Sean McVay, arguing that his decision-making played a major role in his team's Thursday Night Football loss. As always on a Friday, it's time for Friday Feedback Friday, with listeners weighing in on the week's biggest topics. Plus, Dan wraps things up by sharing his personal top 10 list of the most influential television shows of his life.

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Dan Bernstein examines why Year 2 is the true test for every NFL head coach. After an unexpected division title in his first season, Dan believes Ben Johnson understands that the honeymoon is over and that heightened expectations come with the job.

0:00 The Ben Johnson honeymoon is over

16:20 Sam Antonacci is a dirty player

23:30 How many arrests at Chicago baseball games since 2021?

34:45 Is Aaron Rodgers season over yet?

45:30 ESPN has abandoned journalism for marketing

52:00 Dan loves the USPS

More importantly, he argues Johnson is prepared to embrace the pressure, navigate the challenges ahead, and lead the Bears to another level as the spotlight grows even brighter.

Dan also sounds off on White Sox prospect Sam Antonacci, explaining why dirty play has no place in sports and why fans shouldn't celebrate players who cross that line. Plus, he reacts to a report detailing arrests at Cubs and White Sox games over the past five seasons and what the numbers say about the fan experience around Chicago baseball.

Elsewhere, Dan explains why Aaron Rodgers' 2026 season is already becoming exhausting before it has even begun, takes ESPN to task for abandoning serious sports journalism in favor of marketing and promotion, and wraps up the show with unexpected praise for an institution that rarely gets the credit it deserves: the United States Postal Service.

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Dan Bernstein surveys the state of Chicago baseball and warns fans of both teams to buckle up for what could be a stressful final three weeks of the regular season, with playoff hopes hanging in the balance and

little room for error.

0:00 Chicago baseball - three weeks of stress and torture

25:30 A culture change is needed at Lincoln-Way High School

47:30 The ugly truth about the Kyler Gordon story

53:00 The end of LIV Golf - it's about time

He also takes aim at Lincoln-Way East High School, arguing that meaningful accountability is needed and that a culture change must start at the top. Later, Dan examines why the Kyler Gordon situation appears to be trending in the wrong direction for the Bears and explains why there may finally be an end in sight for LIV Golf.

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Dan Bernstein questions why the White Sox and future owner Justin Ishbia can unveil renderings and a vision for a new stadium development while the Bears, after owning the Arlington Heights property for five years, still can't show fans what a stadium project there might even look like.

0:00 The lack of money makes everything harder for the Bears

16:00 Lincoln-Way East high school students' racist behavior

39:00 Matt Suhey passed away at the age of 68

46:00 Congrats to Dan's dad on winning another club championship

Dan argues it all comes down to money and wonders whether the McCaskeys simply lack the financial resources necessary to compete with the NFL's biggest players in 2026 and beyond.

Later, Dan reacts to the troubling situation that unfolded at a high school football game between Lincoln-Way East and Homewood-Flossmoor over the weekend. The guys also remember former Bears fullback Matt Suhey following news of his passing, and Dan wraps things up by congratulating his father after another club golf championship victory.

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Dan Bernstein loved what he saw Thursday night as Bears stars Caleb Williams, Caleb Wilson and Matas Buzelis showed up at Wrigley Field to support their friend Pete Crow-Armstrong.

0:00 Chicago's young stars and best buds

22:00 Friday Feedback Friday

1:04:00 My enchiladas are hotter than your enchiladas

PCA delivered the game's biggest moment with a two-run homer, and it proved to be all the Cubs needed in a 2-1 win over the Brewers. Plus, it's Friday, which means another edition of Friday Feedback Friday as Dan responds to your comments, questions and criticisms from the week. He also closes out the show with a story involving some seriously hot enchiladas.

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Dan Bernstein takes aim at The Athletic's five-month investigation into Dianna Russini's relationship with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel, questioning both its process and its underwhelming conclusion.

0:00 The Athletic's investigation into Diana Russini

14:00 The Clippers face penalties from Adam Silver the NBA

31:30 Matt Campbell Penn State did something very dumb

45:00 Chicago Cubs bullpen is bad - news on Jacob Webb

48:00 Some positive news from MLB labor negotiations

Dan explains why he found the reporting lacking, the findings unsatisfying, and the final product far less compelling than the hype surrounding it.

Also on the show, the Los Angeles Clippers and owner Steve Ballmer faces significant consequences from the NBA, Penn State head coach Matt Campbell made a decision that Dan believes is never wise: inviting the vampires into your home, an update on Jacob Webb after last night's game, and some encouraging developments regarding MLB's ongoing labor negotiations.

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Dan Bernstein reflects on why the Jerry Sandusky scandal remains impossible to forget, revisiting the failures of Penn State leadership and the enduring questions surrounding Joe Paterno's role amid one of the darkest chapters in college sports history.

0:00 The Paterno Family Football Experience

31:45 Stan Kroenke shows what ownership in sports looks like

52:40 The Cubs bullpen is in crisis mode

59:50 Tommy Pham - welcome back to Chicago!!

Prompted by the launch of the new Paterno Family Football Experience, Dan examines how Penn State and many of its supporters worked to shield the program's legacy while minimizing accountability for those who enabled Sandusky's abuse.

Plus, Dan discusses how Stan Kroenke's approach with the Angels provides a modern example of what committed, hands-on ownership can look like in professional sports. Later, the focus shifts to the Cubs, where a bullpen meltdown has become a major concern as pressure mounts on Craig Counsell and Tommy Hottovy to find answers before it derails the club's postseason hopes. And finally, the Tommy Pham story takes another entertaining turn as the veteran outfielder reunites with the White Sox, adding another chapter to one of baseball's most colorful careers.

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Dan Bernstein pushes back against the growing tendency among Bears fans to keep a running ledger between Ryan Poles and Ben Johnson, assigning every good decision to one and every bad decision to the other.

0:00 This isn't Ryan Poles vs. Ben Johnson

33:00 The Cubs keep adding to the record books

40:35 Why sign Tommy Pham?

55:20 The Red Sox sold out Heated Rivalry night in 48 hours

59:25 What does a real Wrigley Field "romance" look like?

Dan explains why successful NFL organizations operate with a unified vision and why personnel decisions should be viewed through that lens.

Plus, another unforgettable night for the Cubs as historic comparisons continue to pile up and records keep falling. Dan also weighs in on the White Sox's Tommy Pham trade and why he hopes it proves beneficial for the organization. Elsewhere, the Red Sox delivered a memorable "Heated Rivalry Night" at Fenway Park, and the Cubs are getting into the entertainment business with a TikTok rom-com. Dan shares what it would take for the team to authentically capture the unique romance of Wrigley Field.

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Dan Bernstein breaks down the Chicago Bears’ initial 53-man roster and explains the biggest takeaways from final cutdown day.

0:00 Dan reviews the Chicago Bears 53-man roster

8:45 Chicago Bears pass blocking philosophy

15:20 Where's the Kyler Gordon update?

19:00 What else can be said about Pete Crow-Armstrong?

31:00 The NBC broadcast of Cubs-Reds was just too much

41:00 Dan shares an update on the San Diego Padres coach

43:50 What did Dan do this weekend?

Using insight from Brad Biggs, Dan examines what he believes is the Bears’ pass protection philosophy under Ben Johnson and why the organization appears to prioritize strength in the interior offensive line over stability at the tackle positions.

Plus, what more can be said about Pete Crow-Armstrong? As the Cubs star continues his remarkable season, Dan makes the case that Chicago should be bringing home three of Major League Baseball’s major regular-season awards. He also shares his reaction to the NBC broadcast of Cubs vs. Reds, which provided plenty of interesting moments and talking points.

Later, Dan updates the latest developments involving the San Diego Padres coach who was previously released on bond from ICE custody, before wrapping up the show with a recap of his weekend and everything that caught his attention.

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