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08/25/2026

� Tonight on The Halas Hall Hangover:
Chicago Bears preseason game No. 2 certainly didn’t go swimmingly.

After an encouraging preseason opener, the Bears took a step backward against Cincinnati. Mistakes, penalties, missed assignments, and a lack of ex*****on on both sides of the football defined a performance that left plenty to clean up heading into the preseason finale.

We’re going inside the game to break down what went wrong, what needs to improve, and which players still managed to impress despite the overall struggles. With the regular season quickly approaching, did this look like a team prepared to play winning football when the games start counting?

Then, we turn our attention to one of the biggest stories of Bears camp: No. 96, Jordan van den Berg.
The rookie defensive tackle has been turning heads on the practice field, and now he’s carrying that production into game action. Could Chicago have found its long-term answer at nose tackle? Could Van den Berg actually emerge as one of the Bears’ best defensive tackles already? And are we looking at one of the steals of the 2026 NFL Draft?
We break down Van den Berg’s rise, what he brings to Dennis Allen’s defense, and why the Bears may have uncovered something special in the middle of their defensive line.

� Bears/Bengals reaction, players who stood out, what needs fixing before Week 1, and the emergence of Jordan van den Berg, tonight on The Halas Hall Hangover

Tune in and join the conversation! ��
And don't forget about our favorite part of the show. We want to hear from YOU, our Bears community! Our fans.! Our family!
Fire up that chat! What’s on your mind? Drop your thoughts in the comments and be part of the conversation.Let’s talk Bears football! ����

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08/20/2026

� Tonight on The Bearly There Podcast:

Chicago Bears preseason Game 2 is here, and the Bears are headed to the Queen City for a matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals.
The Bears will get an up-close look at Cincinnati during joint practice, we’re breaking down everything we want to see from the Bears this week. Which players need to carry a strong week of practice into the game? Which position battles could start to separate themselves? And who has the most to gain, or lose, with roster decisions getting closer?

We’ll dive into the players we’re watching on both sides of the ball, the battles that matter most, and what we want to see from Ben Johnson’s offense as the Bears continue preparing for the regular season. We’ll also look at which young players and roster hopefuls have a chance to make a statement under the lights.

Then we get into the ongoing Kyler Gordon saga. Has Gordon’s continued absence finally pushed Ben Johnson to the point of frustration? And has the situation reached a point where the Bears could eventually consider moving on? We discuss what Johnson has said, what Gordon means to this defense when healthy, and why this storyline is becoming increasingly important as Week 1 approaches.

It’s Bears vs. Bengals, roster battles, players to watch, joint-practice takeaways, and plenty of Bears talk tonight on The Bearly There Podcast.
And, as always, we want to hear from you. Jump into the chat, give us your game balls, tell us who stood out to you, and talk Bears football with us!

Preseason Game 2 is here and were For in-depth Bears analysis, training camp updates, and plenty of NFL debate, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!

Tune in and join the conversation! ��
And don't forget about our favorite part of the show. We want to hear from YOU, our Bears community! Our fans.! Our family!

Fire up that chat! What’s on your mind? Drop your thoughts in the comments and be part of the conversation.Let’s talk Bears football! ����

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08/18/2026

� Tonight on The Halas Hall Hangover:

Chicago Bears preseason football is officially underway — and after Ben Johnson said he wants the Bears to become the highest-scoring offense in the NFL, his team came out firing, putting up a league-high 34 points in their preseason opener.

Tonight, we’re going inside the game and breaking down everything we saw. Who shined? Who impressed us the most? Which players helped themselves in the roster battle, and who left us wanting to see more? And of course what new injuries occurred on Saturday!

We’ll hand out our Week 1 preseason game balls, discuss the biggest takeaways from the Bears’ first preseason matchup, and look at what this performance could mean as training camp rolls on.

We wrap up the show with some unexpectedly great news on Ozzy Trapilo. When Ryan Poles originally discussed the injury, the expectation was that Trapilo would miss most of the 2026 season. Instead, he’s already back on the practice field in mid-August.

We break down the remarkable turnaround, what it means for Trapilo’s development, and how his surprisingly quick return could impact the Bears’ offensive line moving forward.
And, as always, we want to hear from you. Jump into the chat, give us your game balls, tell us who stood out to you, and talk Bears football with us!

�� Preseason Game 1 is in the books — now it’s time to break it all down on The Halas Hall Hangover!

We’ve got injuries, roster battles, training camp storylines, and a full Bears-Browns preseason recap on this episode of The Halas Hall Hangover.

For in-depth Bears analysis, training camp updates, and plenty of NFL debate, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!

Tune in and join the conversation! ��
And don't forget about our favorite part of the show. We want to hear from YOU, our Bears community! Our fans.! Our family!

Fire up that chat! What’s on your mind? Drop your thoughts in the comments and be part of the conversation.Let’s talk Bears football! ����

Join Four Stars Chicago Sports for another episode of The Halas Hall Hangover Live at 7:00 PM!

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08/16/2026

� Today on The Northside Nine:

The Chicago Cubs are getting healthy, and suddenly the pitching staff is getting crowded!

Edward Cabrera gets the start today, and we’re breaking down what his return means for the rotation. Who becomes the odd man out and more importantly, who should be the odd man out?

Then we shift to the bullpen, where healthy arms are returning as well. Who should be getting the ball in the 6th, 7th, and 8th innings? And has Jacob Webb done enough to remain the closer? We’ll break down the roles we’d like to see, and we want to hear from you. How would YOU set up this Cubs pitching staff?

The NL Central race is tightening up with another Cubs-Brewers showdown
approaching. We’ll check in on the division, the Wild Card picture, and where Chicago stands heading into a huge stretch of the season.

Plus, the MVP race is heating up! We’re going inside the numbers again this week to see where the race stands and whether anyone is beginning to separate themselves from the pack.

Finally, we look ahead to the upcoming week, break down what’s on the schedule, and make our predictions.

All that and plenty of Cubs conversation today on The Northside Nine!
Of course, we’ll cover every nugget,, storyline, and tidbit

� The Cubs are taking off like a rocket ship and so is The Northside Nine today at Noon on The Northside Nine

� Join us live, jump into the chat, and let us know

And don't forget our favorite part of every show, hearing from you. Our Cubs community. Cubs fans. Our family.
Fire up the chat! What's on your mind? Share your takes, ask your questions, and tell us what you want us to discuss. Be part of the conversation because this show is better when you're in it.

�So hop on let’s talk Cubs Basebal together!
Please join Four Stars Chicago Sports for another episode of The Northside Nine Live at Noon!

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08/15/2026

Unfortunately, due to family obligations, The Northside Nine is off today.

We’ll be back tomorrow at Noon for a special Sunday Edition to talk Chicago Cubs baseball with all of you!

We appreciate everyone’s continued support of The Northside Nine and Four Stars Chicago Sports. Enjoy your Saturday, and we’ll see you Sunday at Noon for Cubs talk, analysis, nuggets, and everything happening on the North Side.

Go Cubs! ��

08/06/2026

� Tonight on the Bearly There Podcast:

Chicago Bears training camp continues to roll along, and with the first preseason game only 10 days away, there is plenty to discuss.
The Bears made major news by signing Darnell Wright to a massive contract extension. We break down the well-deserved deal, what it means for Wright’s future in Chicago, and how the contract could impact the Bears’ salary cap moving forward.

We also examine the safety position after Coby Bryant suffered an injury expected to sideline him for 8–10 weeks. With Chicago still opting not to add a veteran safety, should fans be disappointed, or does the coaching staff have enough confidence in the current depth?
Plus, we cover the latest news, standout performances, roster battles, and storylines coming out of training camp.

For in-depth Bears analysis, roster predictions, training camp updates, and plenty of NFL debate, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!

Tune in and join the conversation! ��
And don't forget about our favorite part of the show. We want to hear from YOU, our Bears community! Our fans.! Our family!

Fire up that chat! What’s on your mind? Drop your thoughts in the comments and be part of the conversation.Let’s talk Bears football! ����

Join Four Stars Chicago Sports for another episode of The Bearly There Podcast Live at 7:00 PM!

� Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on NOTIFICATIONS so you never miss an episode!

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08/04/2026

Tonight on the Halas Hall Hangover:

Chicago Bears training camp is officially underway, and injuries are already becoming a major storyline across the NFL.

During the Bears’ first padded practice, newly acquired safety Coby Bryant was carted off the field with an apparent knee injury. While Bryant reportedly avoided a season-ending setback, he is expected to miss 8–10 weeks with a bone bruise and small fracture. After signing a three-year, $40 million contract this offseason, Bryant was expected to play a significant role in Dennis Allen’s defense.

We break down what Bryant’s absence means for the Bears’ secondary, which players could step into a larger role, and whether Chicago should explore the free-agent market while he recovers.

We’ll also discuss the latest on Terrell Smith after he left practice with trainers, Kyle Monangai’s return from a soft-tissue injury, and the continued strong performances from Jaylon Jones at nickel and Cam Smith at safety.

Join us for the latest Bears training camp news, injury updates, roster battles, and analysis on the Halas Hall Hangover, presented by Four Stars Chicago Sports.

And don't forget about our favorite part of the show. We want to hear from YOU, our Bears community! Our fans.! Our family!

Fire up that chat! What’s on your mind? Drop your thoughts in the comments and be part of the conversation.Let’s talk Bears football! ����

Join Four Stars Chicago Sports for another episode of The Bearly There Podcast Live at 7:00 PM!

� Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on NOTIFICATIONS so you never miss an episode!

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08/01/2026

� Today on The Northside Nine:

The Tarik Skubal trade rumors are heating up, and some of the National League’s biggest contenders are right in the middle of the conversation. With the Dodgers, Brewers, and Cubs all being discussed as possible landing spots, Kyle and I dive into the hottest topic on the MLB hot stove.

Skubal may reportedly prefer Los Angeles, but he has also spoken highly of pitching in Chicago. Which team has the strongest trade package? Who is willing to make the biggest move? We’ll break down the potential offers, share our predictions, and discuss where we think Skubal will land when the smoke finally clears and the dust settles this Monday!

Then, the Cubs face a massive five-game test with the Yankees coming to town followed by a showdown against the Dodgers. Where will Chicago stand when these two marquee series are over?

Can the Cubs hang with baseball’s heavyweights despite a patch work pitching staff? Will the front office make a frontline move to give the staff some much-needed help? We’ll preview both series, examine the biggest matchups, and give our predictions for these titanic back-to-back battles.

� Join us live, jump into the chat, and let us know what moves you believe the Cubs should make before the deadline.

We’ll cover every nugget, rumor, storyline, and tidbit today at Noon on The Northside Nine!

�So hop on let’s talk Cubs Basebal together!
And don't forget our favorite part of every show, hearing from you. Our Cubs community. Cubs fans. Our family.

Fire up the chat! What's on your mind? Share your takes, ask your questions, and tell us what you want us to discuss. Be part of the conversation because this show is better when you're in it.

Let's talk Cubs baseball! ��

Please join Four Stars Chicago Sports for another episode of The Northside Nine Live at Noon!

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07/30/2026

� Tonight on The Bearly There Podcast

Chicago Bears football is officially back! After just two days of training camp, there is already plenty to discuss from Halas Hall.

We break down the biggest takeaways from the latest press conferences featuring quarterback Caleb Williams, head coach Ben Johnson, defensive coordinator Dennis Allen, and newly signed defensive back Coby Bryant.

We also discuss the Bears’ latest roster moves, whether fans should be concerned about Montez Sweat and Elijah Hicks, and which players have stepped up at nickel while Kyler Gordon works his way back onto the field.

Plus, we share our early impressions of rookie safety Dillon Thieneman, highlight the players turning heads through the opening days of camp, and identify the biggest storylines to watch as training camp continues.

Football is back, and we are breaking it all down on The Bearly There Podcast!

Tune in and join the conversation! ��
And don't forget about our favorite part of the show. We want to hear from YOU, our Bears community! Our fans.! Our family!

Fire up that chat! What’s on your mind? Drop your thoughts in the comments and be part of the conversation.Let’s talk Bears football! ����

Join Four Stars Chicago Sports for another episode of The Bearly There Podcast Live at 7:00 PM!

� Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on NOTIFICATIONS so you never miss an episode!

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07/28/2026

Emerson Hancock: trade target and his fit for the Cubs

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