Dan Bernstein Unfiltered

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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Dan Bernstein unloads on college football coaches who continue to hide behind outdated labels while operating what has become a true minor league professional football system.

0:00 College football coaches need to stop pretending

9:00 Good Good golf and Callaway got exactly what they deserved

13:00 Today's edition of Friday Feedback Friday

49:00 Dan's Top 10 List

He explains why it's time for coaches to stop pretending otherwise and own the reality of the modern college game. Dan also shares his thoughts on the latest Good Good and Callaway commercial that has everyone talking.

It's Friday, which means another edition of Friday Feedback Friday, as Dan responds to listener comments, questions and critiques from throughout the week. To close out the show, Dan delivers another entertaining installment of Dan's Top 10 List, putting a cap on a busy week of sports conversation and strong opinions.

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Dan Bernstein believes NFL commissioner Roger Goodell quietly undercut Bears president Kevin Warren by meeting directly with Illinois lawmakers and taking control of the Chicago Bears' ongoing stadium saga.

0:00 Roger Goodell basically fired Kevin Warren

20:45 Watching a White Sox with Connor McKnight on the broadcast

24:30 Tristan Peters hot streak has been fun to watch

29:45 Pete Crow-Armstrong needs to stop the antics

36:20 Why every classroom needs a fart area

Dan explains why Goodell's involvement speaks volumes about the organization's lack of progress and what it could mean for the future of the project.

Later, Dan shares how refreshing it was to watch a White Sox broadcast with Connor McKnight on play-by-play alongside Steve Stone. He also highlights White Sox Tristan Peters, who tied a franchise record by homering in five consecutive games.

Plus, Dan offers some advice for Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong as expectations continue to rise and wraps up the show with a hilarious and relatable story about farting in the classroom that you won't want to miss.

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Jason Goff visits with Dan Bernstein after joining 312 Sports to host his own podcast, "Jason Goff Unscripted"

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Dan Bernstein takes aim at the NFL for refusing to fully address three of the biggest stories of the offseason involving Mike Vrabel, Kyle Shanahan, and Jed York, arguing the league would rather see them fade away than confront them directly.

0:00 Three of the biggest NFL stories of the off season

24:50 A new study on CTE and football injuries

42:50 SEC coaches react to NFL players returning to college

He also revisits the Dae'Quan Wright story and shares revealing reactions from SEC coaches. Plus, Dan breaks down new research on CTE and what it means for the ongoing conversation about football's long-term health risks.

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Dan Bernstein shares his thoughts on the recent departures of Mike Mulligan and Marshall Harris from The Score, balancing reflection and sadness with a reason to celebrate as the 312 Sports Podcast Network marks its one-year anniversary.

0:00 Departures of Mike Mulligan and Marshall Harris from the Score

16:15 Kevin Warren talks new stadium during Bears - Bengals game

31:30 The White Sox keep winning and fight in the stands

40:45 The Cubs wild weekend in Seattle / Alex Bregman is on fire

48:00 The Dae'Quan Wright situation between the NFL and college football

Kevin Warren and the Bears had a second attempt at a new stadium commercial during the Bengals game and it went exactly like the first time with George. Dan also breaks down a wild weekend in Chicago baseball and dives into the complicated college football story involving Dae'Quan Wright, a case that further blurs the line between student-athlete and professional athlete. It's a messy situation, and as Dan explains, that's exactly why he loves it!

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Dan Bernstein looks back at the Bears' joint practice with the Bengals. While there were positive moments on both sides of the ball, it was largely a rough day for Ben Johnson's team, and Dan believes that's exactly what this group needed.

0:00 Why a rough practice for the Chicago Bears was important

3:30 Friday Feedback Friday - your emails and messages this week

39:30 Top 10 favorite non-Chicago MLB players

With the offensive line getting a much-needed wake-up call, the struggles could prove beneficial in the long run. Plus, it's Friday, which means another edition of Friday Feedback Friday. Dan wraps up the show by counting down his top 10 favorite MLB players of all time who never played in Chicago.

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Dan Bernstein connects the dots on the Cubs' handling of Dansby Swanson's injury and explains why he believes there's a real possibility Swanson could be done for the season, regardless of the team's public comments.

0:00 Is Dansby Swanson Out for the Season?

18:25 The main instigator in the Cubs/Sox brawl was identified

22:30 The Chicago White Sox have wrapped up the AL Central

24:30 Why the Chicago Bears starters will not play on Saturday

30:00 The LIV Golf collapse is a bankruptcy

37:30 Why is NW Indiana still out of power?

42:20 There's a new cancer drug that could change everything

48:00 Dan's done with the new season of Ted Lasso

Dan also revisits the ugly Cubs-White Sox fan fight at Wrigley Field after one of the key individuals involved was identified.

Plus, Dan is making a bold baseball prediction: the White Sox have already wrapped up the AL Central. He also explains why Bears fans shouldn't expect to see the team's starters on the field against the Bengals this Saturday.

Elsewhere, Dan follows up on the ongoing LIV Golf saga and argues its latest chapter can be summed up in one word: bankruptcy. He also asks why residents in Northwest Indiana are still dealing with power outages more than a week after a massive storm system rolled through the region.

To close the show, Dan highlights a promising new cancer treatment that could be a game changer and shares why he's completely out on the new season of Ted Lasso... unless it's strictly for hate-watching purposes.

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Dan Bernstein celebrates the scene at Wrigley Field, where just one night after a massive bleacher brawl, an 88-minute rain delay brought Cubs and White Sox fans together through singalongs, chants, and a loud chorus of "Green Bay Sucks."

0:00 Cubs / Sox Game

8:30 Rain Delay

11:10 NFL Watch Party

17:30 Padres Coach

27:15 NASCAR in Chicago

37:00 LIV Golf

44:30 PCA MVP

Plus, don't miss the 312 Sports NFL Watch Party on September 9. Dan explores whether all roads continue to lead back to Pete Crow-Armstrong, discusses why the Padres need to do more for a minor league coach detained by ICE, reacts to the end of NASCAR's Chicago street race, provides an update on the latest LIV Golf developments, and examines PCA's growing case in the National League MVP race.

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Dan Bernstein recaps an instant Chicago baseball classic between the Cubs and White Sox, a game that delivered everything from late drama to standout performances. 

0:00 Cubs / White Sox

34:30 NFL Fan Base

45:00 LIV Golf

48:45 The Enhanced Games

Pete Crow-Armstrong was the headline story, but the night's twists, turns, and memorable moments made it one of the best games of an already fantastic 2026 Chicago baseball season. Then, Dan dives into a spirited debate over which NFL fan base is the most passionate and loyal. He wraps up the show with the latest sports business headlines, including developments involving LIV Golf and the controversial Enhanced Games.

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