Zero Doinks: World's Weirdest Chicago Bears Podcast

This is an absolute squirrely one, though we mix in actual Bears talk. The Bears are actually giving us hope and a vision for what they can develop into. They somehow find themselves one game out of the wild card yet still would be drafting fifth (and first, thanks Carolina) if the season were to end today. Dan and Bill are jazzed for what is going to be a big game at Cleveland. Win on Sunday and hope begins to develop for the first time in years. Still, dilemmas and big choices await GM Ryan Poles, regardless of how the season shakes out. We also get distracted by talk of Tommy DeVito, Grimace, Grover and edibles. Plus tons more, including our friend Rick Feelsmen.

The Bears had the week off but the NFL rolled on, with most local fans focusing on the Panthers continued cold streak, inching us all closer to the No 1 pick in 2024. People are getting nervous about Jordan Love possibly being really good? Dan returns to the lab this week, as does Rick Feelsmen with his hot hot picks. Bill pays his #hat game debt to Frank, thanks to a disappointing Illini football squad.

That was a Matt Eberflus masterclass, wasn't it? Are we done with him? I think we're done with him. Justin Fields and the Bears looked pretty good against Super Bowl contender Detroit until that smug bastard had to make some difficult changes. Bill Doinks talks all about it today because Dan is away from the show for holiday reasons this week. Enjoy Bill's dream scenario of what the Bears look like in 2024 plus a bit more, including some original-ish tunes. Plus the Illini are playing for their postseason lives this weekend against the Northwestern Flying Shreks. Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate without hens on their table.

We are hopeful that Justin Fields will be back this week because we are sick of watching Tyson Bagent play (no offense). Dan might have severe diarrhea this episode so stay tuned if that backfires at some point. We wonder about the bedroom activities of the Muppets and their puppeters. Plus much more.

Dan and Bill do not link up "live" for this episode but we bring you all sorts of audio nuggets to get you oh so hyped for Bears-Panthers. We're getting a little concerned that the Bears are never going to play Justin Fields ever again. Thank you to Rick Feelsmen and Greasetank Frank for your contributions this week.

Tyson Bagent and the Bears came back to earth on Sunday night against the Chargers but that feels like years ago. We focus more on the acquisition of Montez Sweat from Washington and one of us is very confused about the timing and logic behind it. Plus tons more, including fingering the coach de jour to replace Matt Eberflus as well as another riveting Keep An Eye On Dan. The return of Greasetank for racing nuggets and Rick Feelsmen keeps our eye on the prize for the hottest picks of the weekend.

The Bears, shockingly, have won two of three, this time coming behind a solid performance by rookie QB Tyson Bagent. Can the Bears make it three of four this Sunday night against the Chargers? Vegas says no. We say .... ? Plus the debut of our coaching segment within a segment, the return of Keep An Eye on Dan, a fresh tune plus tons of surprises along the way.

With Justin Fields now having a busted right thumb, what more is there to even talk about for the 1-5 Bears? So we decided to not talk too much Bears. Enjoy, maybe?

0:00 - 02:51 - Apologies to Cowboy Junkies.

02:51 - 03:45 - What's on tap tonight?

03:45 - 29:06 - Bears-Vikings Review. Fields is hurt. Bagent is whatever. Do we need to start looking toward 2024? Dan is tested again in Keep An Eye on Dan (11-7 going into tonight).

29:06 - 51:44 - Raiders Preview. Dan walks us through the streets of Las Vegas.

51:44 - 66:01 - Hamm's N Bread. Rick Feelsmen (8-11-3) gives us his hottest three picks of the weekend.

66:01 - 74:16 - Bears Fantasy Corner. Who are the boys going with for this Sunday's Bears-Raiders game?

74:16 - 81:27 - B1G Minute. The Illini stun Maryland.

81:27 - 82:20 - Where can you find us on Cameo?

82:20 - 101:05 - Wrap this M'Fer Up. Dan want to talk about a provocative HBO show.

101:05 - END - Apologies to Smokey Maxwell.

After nearly a full calendar year of losses, the Bears have finally won a football game and the boys of Zero Doinks don't know what to do with themselves. Is this sustainable? Did Dick Butkus have to die for our sins? We discuss the beauty in Washington and look ahead to the Vikings coming to town on Sunday for what could lead to an actual winning streak. Plus tons more, including Rick Feelsmen's hot picks, an actual minute spent on the Big 10 and surprises left and right. Two new tunes as well.

0:00 - 03:07 - Apologies to Taylor Swift for this one.

03:07 - 05:49 - What's on tap tonight?

05:49 - 32:18 - Bears-Washington and Week 5 Review.

32:18 - 46:30 - Bears-Vikings Preview.

46:30 - 71:18 - Hamm's N Bread. America's Favorite Gambling Segment.

71:18 - 80:13 - Bears Fantasy Corner.

80:13 - 82:36 - B1G Minute.

82:36 - 83:29 - Find us on Cameo.

83:29 - 95:38 - Let's Wrap this M'Fer Up.

95:38 - END - Apologies to Dashboard Confessional.

I mean, how in the world did the Bears blow that one? Still curious where the next win will come from as a short week awaits this Thursday at a decent Washington squad, led by Jan 6th mastermind in DC Jack Del Rio. This episode is a weird one, apologies in advance. Hope, at the least, you enjoy the intro song courtesy of Doctor Dan Doinks and Daughter of Bill Doinks.