Dan Bernstein Unfiltered

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Pat Ryan Finally Enters the Chicago Bears Stadium Negotiations Sep 18, 2026

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Dan Bernstein updates the latest twists in the Bears stadium saga as minority owner Pat Ryan has entered discussions with Illinois lawmakers regarding the team's stadium future and the Arlington Heights property the organization already owns. With Ryan now taking a more active role, Dan asks the obvious question: where does that leave Kevin Warren? Has the public face of the project been pushed to the background?

0:00 Is Kevin Warren out of stadium talks?

18:45 Friday Feedback Friday

59:35 Dan's Top 10 Bears offensive lineman

Plus, it's another edition of Friday Feedback Friday as Dan responds to the best emails, questions, and comments from listeners throughout the week.

And to close out the show, Dan unveils his personal Top 10 list of the greatest Chicago Bears offensive linemen of all time.

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Enjoy It While It Lasts: Chicago Baseball's Memorable Season Sep 17, 2026

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Dan Bernstein takes a step back and encourages Chicago baseball fans to appreciate what they're witnessing before it's gone.

0:00 Chicago baseball - what an amazing 2026

31:00 The Save College Sports Act - what a joke

40:00 Do we need another Pete Rose movie?

47:00 A new season of South Park

50:00 The Bears O-Line - wow.

On the South Side, the White Sox have exceeded expectations regardless of how the season ultimately ends. On the North Side, Pete Crow-Armstrong is putting together one of the most complete and remarkable seasons we've seen from a Chicago athlete in years.

Dan also sounds off on the proposed Save College Sports Act, questioning whether it's really the solution college athletics needs. Plus, with another Pete Rose movie reportedly on the way starring Mark Wahlberg, Dan wonders why Hollywood keeps revisiting a story that doesn't need another retelling.

Later, Dan shares his thoughts on the season premiere of South Park. He's not ready to fully buy in yet, but he's willing to see where it goes. To close the show, Dan gives some well-deserved praise to the Bears' offensive line, highlighting the strong early-season play of Darnell Wright and Jonah Jackson as key reasons for the offense's success.

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Serious Questions About the Chicago Bears and "Dr. Moe" Sep 16, 2026

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Dan Bernstein has a simple question: why are the Bears allowing their highly paid players to work with a self-described "rehab specialist" known as "Dr. Moe," despite concerns about his credentials and lack of accredited medical qualifications?

0:00 Who is "Dr Moe" and why is he working with NFL players?

28:30 The White ugly loss last night sets up a must win today

39:15 Sportsbooks want help from the states

52:20 Rhino hunter dies a justified death

Dan dives into the controversy and wonders how an NFL franchise lets a situation like this develop. He also reacts to the White Sox's latest ugly loss, examines the irony of gambling companies asking states to help police bettors who have directed threats toward sportsbooks, and wraps up with a story that serves as a reminder that when it's elephant versus man, the smart money is on the elephant.

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Why Chicago Bears-Minnesota Vikings Is the Perfect Early-Season Test Sep 15, 2026

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Dan Bernstein is already circling one of the most intriguing matchups on the Bears' schedule as Ben Johnson's offense prepares to face Brian Flores' aggressive Vikings defense at Soldier Field. Dan believes this Week 2 showdown is exactly the kind of early season test the Bears need to measure just how far they've come under their new leadership.

0:00 Ben Johnson vs Brian Flores is the matchup we need

25:00 Kyler Gordon and Jaylon Johnson and their "foot doctor"

45:00 CWS - Tristan Peters at-bat of the year

51:45 Princess Bride the musical is coming to Chicago

He also raises questions about Kyler Gordon and Jaylon Johnson reportedly seeking treatment from "Doc Moe," wondering why NFL players would turn to such an unconventional route and whether the situation deserves more scrutiny.

Plus, Dan looks back at what may have been the White Sox at-bat of the season, as Tristan Peters delivered a memorable moment in Cleveland. And in a much lighter turn, one of the most beloved cult classics of all time is headed to the stage, as The Princess Bride: The Musical is set to make its way to Chicago next year.

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Welcome to the New Chicago Bears. Offense Leads the Way. Sep 14, 2026

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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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Jason Goff joins Dan Bernstein Unfiltered after the launch of Jason Goff Unscripted on 312 Sports Sep 11, 2026

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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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Ben Johnson: The Right Coach at the Right Time Sep 10, 2026

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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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Chicago Baseball's White-Knuckle Finish Sep 09, 2026

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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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Chicago White Sox have Renderings. Chicago Bears have Excuses. Sep 08, 2026

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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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Caleb Williams, Matas Buzelis and Caleb Wilson come out to watch Pete Crow-Armstrong Sep 04, 2026

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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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