Bears beat the Steelers in a similar manner to the way they've won most of their eight wins this season - nerve wracking and the outcome in doubt to the end. Greg and Aldo go through the game, postgame comments and look ahead to a week where besides preparing for the Eagles game the Bears might be looking to sign healthy players to play linebacker.

First 30 minutes : Danikin's Five Points Second 30: The Tooch's Bears State of Affairs Third 30: Zim, Aldo, Danikin and Tooch explore the chances of the Bears holding on to first place Fourth 30: Fitz on food and football Remainder: Thanksgiving movies, and anything else goes

There have been a lot of exciting headlines so far during the 2025-2026 NHL Season. One of the more disappointing headlines this season has been surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs and their horrible play to begin this season.

This week the crew digs deep into the ups and downs of the Bears latest come from behind win. Then John, Alyssa, and Danny discuss the Steelers, and how the challenges ahead for staying in first place.

Greg Gabriel talks about the Bears return to the top of the division and what lies ahead for the NFC North's division leader.

After another clutch, game winning performance by Caleb Williams the football world is starting to believe that the Bears QB has special qualities that few have. First 30 Minutes - Danikin's Five Points Second 30 Minutes - Tooch's Bears State Of Affairs Third 30 Minutes - Holler Out Tremaine Edmunds Fourth 30 Minutes - Fitz of Food & Football Remainder of Show - Anything Goes

John is vacationing in Chicago (he and most of the Buffone family is from western Pennsylvania) so Brendan Sugrue from Bears Wire dot com joins Alyssa and Danny. The conversation reviews the Bears dramatic win over the Giants and previews the next game versus the Vikings.

Greg Gabriel on the Bears win over the Giants that led to the firing of their coach Brian Daboll

Jot down your grades on the Bears mid-season performance and compare to Tim and Jeff Willis' grades.

First 30 mins: Danikin's Five Bears Points Second 30 mins: Tooch's Bears State of Affairs Third 30 Mins: More Bear Talk Fourth 30 Min; Fitz on Food & Football Fifth 30: Zim's Song, Media Mash and Pop Culture

The Bears went to Cincinnati and outperformed every other NFL team that has taken advantage of the bungling Bengal defense. Can they continue the ground and aerial attack against a Giants defense that isn't much better than Cincinnati's? And, what about the Bears defense? Are they ready to start the takeaway party again. John, Alyssa's Danny also talk about trades made and not by the Bears.

Greg and Aldo look back at the Bears win over the Bengals and talk trade possibilities. 

First 30 Minutes | Danikin presents five five points Second 30 Minutes | Tooch's Bears State of Affairs Third 30 Minutes | Special Guest, Tim Willis, and co-hosts Steven Zim Zimmerman, Tooch and Danikin talk Bears Fourth 30 Minutes | Fitz on food and football Rest of the show | Anything Goes

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After wins against the Pistons, Magic, and the Hawks, the Bulls are 3-0 for the first time in years. We react to the team's hot start, and how they've been winning by committee. We also discuss the improved defense to start the season and how they've been able to compete on that end. Can they continue to surprise? And what would a successful season look like for this team if they are legitimate? What happens when Coby White returns to the lineup? We look forward to how Billy Donovan will play with the team's depth and if the front office will have some tough decisions to make. 

Every year John Buffone and his co-hosts have tons of fun dressing up for Halloween and talking football. This year John is a Portillo's hot dog. Alyssa Barbieri pays tribute to Virginia McCaskey Danny Shimon filed a pre-recorded video with some visual effects to spook people. That eight-minutes video. with Danny sharing what's scaring him after studying the Bears Raven tape, will be posted on its own on the Barroom Network's YouTube channel. Finally, Aldo Gandia dresses up as Darryl Rovok from the movie Scanners. He explains.

After the Bears loss to the Ravens, frustration and complaints metastasized. Greg Gabriel, though, isn't concerned as he looks big picture. Fans in the chat room challenged Greg's thinking.

Tim and Jeff are twin brothers with a love of football that's double the fun.

The conversation starts and ends with Bears analysis and opinion. In between lots of talk about lots of things.

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