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★★★★★
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100 episodes
Language
English
Publisher
ESPN Chicago
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No
Date created
2025/01/29
Latest episode
2026/11/10
Average duration
57 min.
Release period
3 days

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Tyler Aki & Shea Norling preview and break down all the College Football and NFL action throughout the seasons. The guys also go through the Vegas Odds and make listeners money with their best bets each and every week.

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Week 9 NFL Recap: Bears Survive, Jags Go All In, Playoff Fields Taking Form and Trade Deadline Speculation
2026/11/10
Shea Norling and Tyler Aki discuss the Week 9 NFL results and why the Bears used their mulligan for the season to win an impossible game. Plus, what to make of the Jaguars go for it trades and other teams that need to be active. Also, the guys discuss the playoff picture starting to take shape and which teams are most likely to play deep into the postseason.
11/8 - Pregame Tailgate vs Bucs
2026/11/08
Tyler Aki and Shea Norling are previewing Sunday Night Football between Bucs and Bears on the Lakefront! Are you wearing orange? Should the Bears be more aggressive ahead of the Tuesday Trade Deadline? The impact that Jeffery Simmons has made is significant! The predictions and more!
Week 9 NFL and an EPIC CFB Slate: Bears Tricky Spot, Slim NFL Pickings, Dogs to Back and Last Great CFB Weekend Ever?
2026/11/06
Shea Norling and Tyler Aki give out their weekend football picks. The guys discuss the slim NFL slate and why the Bears could be in an interesting spot this Sunday. Plus, it's an epic slate of college football. The guys discuss why it could be an underdog heavy weekend in many ranked matchups and home teams could rule the weekend. Also, is it the last great college football weekend ever?
Week 8 Recap: Are the Bears the Best Team in the League, Caleb Re-Enters MVP Convo and NFL Midway Poll
2026/11/03
Shea Norling and Tyler Aki break down a dominant Bears win and why it announces to the league they can be the best team in the NFL. Plus, how likely is it that Caleb Williams can win MVP? Also, the guys go through the biggest storylines at the midpoint of the NFL season.
Week 8 NFL Preview: Jeffery Simmons is a Bear!
2026/10/30
Shea Norling & Tyler Aki react to the Bears acquiring DT Jeffrey Simmons from the Titans.. Where does this put the Bears in the NFC race? Plus, full Week 8 picks and preview including Bears vs. Seahawks on MNF!
Week 7 NFL Recap: When Will We Know How Good the Bears Are, Dan Campbell's 4th Down, Who are the True Contenders and a Wonky CFB Top 10
2026/10/26
Shea Norling and Tyler Aki break down what they saw in Week 7 of the NFL, including what the timeline looks like to know when the Bears are Super Bowl caliber good. Plus, are you coming around on Dan Campbell's 4th down decisionmaking and how many divisional leaders are truly the best team in their division? Also, the guys discuss Arch Manning's struggles in Texas win over Ole Miss and what a wild Top 10 it is this season.
Bears and Caleb Williams Show They Are Super Bowl Good and Week 7 NFL & CFB Picks
2026/10/23
Shea Norling and Tyler Aki recap the Thursday Night Bears win and why it showed the Bears are Super Bowl caliber and Caleb Williams arrival to superstardom. Plus, the guys go through their picks for Week 7 in the NFL and Week 8 in college football.
Bears vs Patriots Week 7 Preview
2026/10/21
Tyler Aki & Shea Norling get you set for the Bears hosting the New England Patriots on Thursday Night Football at Soldier Field in Week 7. Is Drake Maye the best QB the Bears have faced so far? How much of an impact does AJ Brown need to have, and how do the Bears get the run game going again?
Caleb Gets Bears Get Back on Track, Return of the NFC L-East, Are the Rams Broken and CFP 24 Team Expansion is BAD
2026/10/19
Shea Norling and Tyler Aki recap the football weekend with thoughts on the Bears comfortably uncomfortable win over the Falcons and how much the returns of Caleb Williams and Kyler Gordon affects their ceiling. Plus, the NFC L-East is back! Who is the best in a bad division. Also, the Rams suffered the biggest upset loss of the season and have lots of things to work out. And the guys give their thoughts on a wild weekend in college football and if it vindicates expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams.
10/18 Bears Pregame Tailgate vs Falcons
2026/10/18
Tyler Aki and Shea Norling get you set for Week 6 vs Falcons. Caleb WIlliams is back, so is Kyler Gordon, how much of an impact will that have? How concerned are you about the Bears defense this week? Do the Bears need to win a shoutout to win? and More!
Week 6 NFL and CFB Picks: Can the Bears Slow Bijan, Hurts Injury Impact and Ranked Matchups Galore
2026/10/16
Shea Norling and Tyler Aki breakdown the weekend football slate with their picks. The guys dissect the Bears-Falcons QB health statuses and if Bijan Robinson is due for a big day. Plus, other matchups of intrigue, including Eagles-Panthers, Bills-Raiders, Texans-Jaguars and Cowboys-Packers. Plus, the guys give out their best college plays for a Saturday full of ranked matchups.
Week 5 NFL Reaction: Bears Get Humbled, Leaguewide Coaching Malpractice and Bama Backers Get HOSED
2026/10/12
Shea Norling and Tyler Aki break down their observations from Week 5 of the NFL season. The guys discuss why it's not panic time for the Bears, but also why it was a humbling experience for everybody. Plus, the guys discuss the numerous coaching blunders across the league. Also, they explain how every Alabama backer got screwed by a non-DPI call late.
10/11 - Bears vs Packers Pregame Tailgate
2026/10/11
Tyler Aki and Shea Norling get you set for Bears/Packers round 1! The fellas talk about the Bears Redzone issues, how much of a factor the ground game will be, a player the Bears should entertain trading for and remember the life and legacy of Mike Ditka.
Week 5 NFL Picks and College Spot Bets: Are the Bears a MUST Play Road Favorite?
2026/10/09
Shea Norling and Tyler Aki take you through the NFL and College slates for this weekend. Plus, are the Bears a must play team on the road? Also, how much will weather impact the weekend of football, including in Georgia vs Alabama?
10/6: NFL Q1 Report, Has the SEC Regained Its Footing and Blackhawks Bitchin'
2026/10/06
Shea Norling and Tyler Aki recap Week 4 in the NFL and where they stand with all 32 teams at the quarterway point in the season. Plus, has the SEC taken back the mantle as best conference in college football from the Big Ten? Also, the guys let out their Blackhawks frustrations.

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5 out of 5
8 reviews
★★★★★
EB473 2025/09/30
Love it
I hate gambling and I don’t watch football. I still listen to every episode because of how good Shea and Tyler are. Keep up the good work
★★★★★
QuackAttack7 2025/09/13
Hilarious and smart
Love this show. These guys are great during the week on their respective morning and afternoon shows and they don’t miss a beat doing their own podcas...
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