Dan Bernstein Unfiltered

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Why Do Injuries Follow Dennis Allen? Aug 06, 2026

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Dan Bernstein examines a growing concern for the Chicago Bears as a rash of soft tissue injuries continues to impact the defense.

0:00 Dennis Allen

29:10 Sam Antonacci

33:40 PCA

44:45 Jefry Yan

Is it simply bad luck, or is there a pattern that dates back to defensive coordinator Dennis Allen's time with the Saints? Dan digs into the injury history, explores whether there's a connection, and discusses if it's something the Bears should be evaluating.

Plus, Dan has a message for Sam Antonacci, shares his experience from Wednesday's Cubs game and what stood out while watching Pete Crow-Armstrong up close, and wraps up the show with a look at Mets pitcher Jefry Yan and his unique strikeout celebration.

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✅ Organization Win Championships: A Chicago Bulls Podcast 🏀

✅ Off The Ivy: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ⚾️

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Dansby Swanson Homers as Chicago Cubs Spoil Skubal's Dodger Debut Aug 05, 2026

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Dan Bernstein pushes back on the national praise surrounding Tarik Skubal's Dodgers debut. While Skubal delivered six innings with six strikeouts, Dan's take is simple: the Cubs won the game, Skubal took the loss, and that's the part that matters.

0:00 Cubs - Dodgers

17:20 White Sox

32:15 Aaron Rodgers

38:38 The Lombard Family

43:00 Naked Woman Steals Ambulance

Bernstein also takes a deep dive into the White Sox outlook for the remainder of the season, explaining why the final 50 games could be more entertaining and meaningful than many expect.

Later, Dan questions the ongoing fascination with Aaron Rodgers as a starting quarterback, arguing that his on-field value no longer outweighs the off-field distractions and baggage that come with him. Plus, the Lombard family enjoys a memorable night across Major League Baseball, and we wrap up with a bizarre story out of Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, involving a woman accused of stealing an ambulance.

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✅ Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast 🏈

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✅ Off The Ivy: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ⚾️

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Chicago Cubs Push Their Chips In / White Sox Reward Strong First Half Aug 04, 2026

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Dan Bernstein breaks down everything from the MLB trade deadline, examining what the Cubs and White Sox did, why they made those moves, and what it all means as the season heads into its final stretch.

0:00 Cubs / Sox Trades

14:45 Ivan Calderon Story

25:45 Kyle Tucker

46:30 Coby Bryant

52:00 Circus Story

He also tackles the surprising scene at Wrigley Field, where Cubs fans were booing Kyle Tucker, and explores the reasons behind it. Plus, Dan reacts to the latest injury news on Bears safety Coby Bryant, which wasn't ideal but could have been far worse. To wrap up the show, he shares a memorable story about the circus.

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✅ Off The Ivy: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ⚾️

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Chicago Cubs and White Sox Bolster Rotations at the Trade Deadline Aug 03, 2026

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Dan Bernstein recaps a fascinating MLB trade deadline as both the Cubs and White Sox made moves to improve their rosters and position themselves for postseason runs.

0:00 Trade Deadline

9:20 Chris Getz

22:00 Dodgers

33:45 Bears

37:10 Martha Reeves

48:15 Spider-Man Review

It's not often that both Chicago teams are buyers at the deadline, so baseball fans should savor what could be a longer and more exciting season than usual. Dan also shares some surprising praise for White Sox GM Chris Getz and explains why the Dodgers shouldn't be viewed as baseball's villains.

The mood shifts a bit with news of Bears defensive back Coby Bryant's injury at training camp, with more discussion coming on today's Forward Progress. To close out the show, Dan and Matt discuss Martha Reeves' memorable national anthem performance that had them reminiscing about Terry, and they wrap things up with a review of Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

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✅ Off The Ivy: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ⚾️

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Chicago White Sox Salvage the Yankees Series / Chicago Bears Stadium Update Jul 31, 2026

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Dan Bernstein recaps what looked like the start of a four-game sweep, the White Sox stunned the Yankees by winning the final two games of the series in dramatic walk-off fashion to earn what may have been their best split of the season.

0:00 White Sox

5:15 Bears

9:00 FFF

41:00 Top 10 List

Plus, the Bears stadium saga continues, leaving Dan asking one simple question: "What are you doing?"

It's also Friday, which means Friday Feedback Friday, as Dan responds to listener comments and questions, and wraps up the week with another edition of Dan's Top 10 List.

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Why Do Chicago Cubs Broadcasters Want PCA to Rest? Jul 30, 2026

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Dan Bernstein reacts to a growing storyline surrounding Pete Crow-Armstrong after two different Cubs broadcasters suggested he may need a day off.

0:00 PCA

21:50 Pat Fitzgerald

38:30 Bulls - King

44:20 Roadkill

First, Rick Sutcliffe mentioned PCA could use some downtime, then Jim Deshaies wondered during Wednesday night's broadcast if Crow-Armstrong might be next in line for a rest day after Dansby Swanson and Nico Hoerner each got a break during the Cubs' series in St. Louis. Dan asks the obvious question: where is this coming from? Is PCA signaling that he needs a breather, or are broadcasters simply reading into the situation?

Plus, Dan unloads on former Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald following his Big Ten Media Days appearance as Michigan State's new head coach, discusses the challenge facing the Bulls as they look to replace longtime TV analyst Stacey King, and dives into Illinois' unusual new roadkill law. Yes, roadkill. And yes, people are apparently interested in taking it home for dinner.

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What Ben Johnson Didn’t Say Revealed Everything About the Chicago Bears Jul 29, 2026

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Dan Bernstein reacts to Bears training camp and explains why his biggest takeaway from Ben Johnson’s opening remarks wasn’t what the second-year head coach said — it was what he didn’t say.

0:00 Ben Johnson

23:00 Sports Insiders

33:50 Tarps Off

46:00 What would you pay?

That subtle difference is exactly what Bernstein loves about Chicago’s coach. Dan also questions the growing need for celebrity sports insiders, examines baseball’s emerging “tarps off” seating trend, and wraps up the podcast with a thought-provoking question: What would you pay?

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What's Wrong with Andy Reid? Jul 28, 2026

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Dan Bernstein is stunned by Andy Reid’s response when addressing the tragic shooting involving Mia Bieniemy, the wife of longtime NFL coach Eric Bieniemy. Reid’s comments struck many as surprisingly detached, sparking a conversation about empathy and humanity.

0:00 Andy Reed

31:00 Noah Schultz

41:30 Shark Sightings

50:30 Top 10 Grossing Films of 2026

The guys also discuss whether White Sox top prospect Noah Schultz could benefit from a return to the minors for some additional development and seasoning before taking the next step.

Plus, with more shark sightings making headlines across the country, the conversation takes a wild turn into the world of questionable Netflix cinema, including the unforgettable Water Park Shark. That somehow leads to a breakdown of the top 10 highest-grossing movies of 2026 and plenty of laughs along the way.

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Umping Banana Ball First, Prioritizing Chicago Bears Stadium Later? Jul 27, 2026

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Dan Bernstein reflects on a weekend that offered a striking contrast between Chicago's two biggest sports franchises. George McCaskey spent a night umpiring a Savannah Bananas game at Wrigley Field, standing in the middle of the thriving entertainment and business operation the Ricketts family has built on the North Side.

0:00 McCaskey

19:25 Kyler Gordon

32:45 Sox Game

46:15 NBC Baseball

54:45 The Slinger

Meanwhile, the Bears' stadium situation remains unresolved, with team president Kevin Warren entering his third year on the job without a clear path forward on a new stadium project.

On the football side, training camp begins with cornerback Kyler Gordon landing on the PUP list, raising early questions about the Bears' secondary. Dan also shares stories from his Friday night visit to Rate Field, tips his cap to Jason Benetti for another outstanding performance in NBC's Sunday Night Baseball booth, and wraps up the show by talking about down the legendary "Slinger" challenge at the Diner Grill.

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Matt Nagy PTSD has new meaning, Friday Feedback Friday, Top 10 Chicago Bears training camp memories Jul 24, 2026

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Matt Nagy has the NFL world talking after accidentally creating one of the most unintentionally hilarious acronyms you'll ever hear. During a recent Giants training camp speech, Nagy told his offense he wants them to be Physical. Tough. Smart. Detailed. Yep... P.T.S.D. 😅 The clip immediately exploded across social media, with NFL fans roasting the unfortunate acronym and making endless jokes about Nagy's Bears tenure and the infamous "Double Doink." Dan also reads your emails for Friday Feedback Friday and gives his top 10 memories from covering Chicago Bears training camp.

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