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Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondGabriel Talks Football | Guest: Jason McKie.Jason McKie must be considered among the top fullbacks to have played with the Bears - and Chicago has had some good ones! He join Greg Gabriel for the first 20 minutes.
Then, Aldo Gandia asks Jason, questions the Barflies had for him.
The last 30 minutes have Greg, Aldo and the Barflies on CHAT talking DA BEARS
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Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondGabriel Talks Football | Guest: Dan Pompei | On Bears Draft & Steve McMichaelDan Pompei has been heralded as one of the most distinguished writers of the NFL in history. He's Greg Gabriel's guest and the discussion covers several topics including the Bears draft and Steve McMichael.
After his 40 minutes, Aldo Gandia gets detailed analysis from Greg on the Bears picks.
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Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondBear Their Souls | Bears Players Return To Halas HallSpecial guest Illwill, aka Roy, from the 3 Kings of the Midway podcast, joins Tooch and Aldo to talk about the Bears veteran players returning to Halas Hall for their first official meeting with new head coach Ben Johnson. The guys also share their favorite movie shootout scenes!
2025-04-091h 57Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondGabriel Talks Football | Bears Invest In TrenchesBeside covering the Chicago Bears moves on the first day of free agent negotiations, Greg and Aldo welcome Lance Zierlein for talk draft prospects.
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Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondBear Their Souls | Football and FoodFitz Magic joins Tooch and Aldo to talk Chicago restaurants and Bears football.
2025-02-272h 30Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondBears Stuff | Free AgencyFirst five minutes are pre-show music.
Aldo welcomes several Bearswpodcasters to talk about free agency.
2025-02-192h 49Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondGabriel Talks Football | NFL Draft Prospects From Shine BowlEric Galko runs football operations for the Shrine Bowl game and is Greg Gabriel's guest. Among the players that talk about are Maryland, DT, Jordan Phillips; Elijah Roberts, EDGE, SMU; Jacory Croskey-Merritt, RB, Arizona and over a dozen others.
Then Aldo Gandia and Greg talk Bears coaching staff, the importance of free agency when determining draft strategy, and preparing for next week's NFL Combine.
2025-02-171h 34Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondGabriel Talks Football | Gust: Eric Edholm From NFL.comGreg Gabriel welcomes his old friend Eric Edholm from NFL dot com to talk about draft prospects. 40 minutes into the show, Aldo Gandia and Greg talk Super Bowl, free agency and the NFL Draft.
2025-02-112h 04Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondBears Stuff | Major Bears Trade Idea & Senior BowlAldo has a plan to dramatically improve the Chicago Bears offensive and defensive lines. And, Danny evaluates some Senior Bowl players who Ryan Poles should consider having his scouts deeply study.
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Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondBuffone 55 | Ben Johnson Impresses Bears FansSegment one - (30 minutes)
John Buffone & Danny Shimon interview Lorin Cox of Locked On Bears
Segment two - (80 minutes)
Aldo Gandia and Danny react to sound from the press conference. Danny answers draft and free agent questions.
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Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondBear Their Soulz | Ben Johnson Era StartsBen Johnson arrived to Halas Hall with a standing ovation from the staffers. Aldo Gandia reviews that and then talks with draft analyst Danny Shimon about various topics. John Santucci has another funny Bears State of Affairs.
2025-01-222h 11Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondBear Their Soulz | Mike McCarthy To Bears?The possibility of Mike McCarthy becoming the head coach of the Chicago Bears is discussed by Aldo and Danikin of the 3 Kings of the Midway podcasts. Before that David Howman from Blogging the Boys shares what he's witnessed from McCarthy during the coach's tenure with the Dallas Cowboys.
John Santucci delivers a spectacular Bear State of Affairs apporximelty 80 minutes into the show.
2025-01-162h 20Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondBuffone 55 | Bears Beat Pack, But...... lose the press conference.
John Buffone, Danny Shimon and Alyssa Barbieri talk Bears including a segment where they comment on the team's players headed to free agency unless the they are re-signed. Another segment eyes potential Bears players who might be trade candidates.
Aldo Gandia's essay is about George McCaskey.
2025-01-091h 35Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondBear Their Soulz | Bears Face Uncertain FutureLanguage is unsuitable for some | Discretion is advised
Aldo Gandia is upset. The Bears are coming off a terrible season and management's end of the year press conference was unsettling to say the least.
Aldo has two surprise guests to talk Bears. And, of course, John Santucci has another brilliant Bears State of Affairs.
2025-01-082h 28Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondBuffone 55 | Another Bears Season Ending In GriefJohn Buffone is a Bears fans unlike many. His devotion to the team is in his blood. His uncle played for the team and that brings a devotion to the Bears that is unbreakable. But, he's certainly being tested.
Danny Shimon and Aldo Gandia join John in this episode to take about the pain of being a Bears fan
2024-12-181h 35Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondGabriel Talks Football | Bears Nightmare ContinuesGreg Gabriel and Aldo Gandia debate the future of Ryan Poles.
Plus, Greg thinks the Lions will fall victims to Chicago on Sunday!
2024-12-171h 47Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondBear Their Soulz | Time To Question Ryan PolesSegment one - Aldo Gandia begins a job performance review of Ryan Poles.
Segment two - John Santucci issues Bears State of Affairs
Segment three - John and Aldo talk movies
2024-12-122h 10Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondGabriel Talks Football | Bears Crisis Mode Gets WorseThe Bears defeat at San Francisco pointed out problems with the Bears that go far beyond coaching. Greg Gabriel talks about those problems and Aldo Gandia moderates
2024-12-091h 48Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondMatt Eberflus FiredAbout 20 minutes into a special Gabriel Talks Football (which is where we pick up the podcast) we learned that Matt Eberflus was fired. Danny Shimon joined in to share his thoughts with Greg Gabriel.
Aldo Gandia is the host.
2024-11-291h 18Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondBuffone 55 | Bears Misery ContinuesJohn Buffone expresses his frustration with the Bears latest lost to the Packers, Aldo makes his case for the immediate firing of Matt Eberflus and Danny Shimon breaks down tape of Caleb Williams performance.
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Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondMike North Advantage | Bears Are Crap | NSFWMike North is very upset with the Bears. He even swears!
He and Aldo then passionately discuss the Bears' DEI policies and thing got a little out of hand.
Listener discretion is advised.
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2024-11-181h 16Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondBuffone 55 | Waldron Out!Buffone is back and mad! He was at the Bear Pats game ... and the Commanders game. He's paying the price of witnessing the debacles. Alyssa, Danny and Aldo all jump in.
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Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondBuffone 55 | Bears Performance Scares FansThe annual Buffone 55 Halloween show had the co-hosts wearing these costumes:
John Buffone - Jersey John, a Jersey Shore Bears fan
Alyssa Barbieri - Dottie Hinson from the classic baseball movie A League of Their Own
Aldo Gandia - A Member of the Furies, a gang from the movie, The Warriors.
99% Bears talk
1 % Halloween fun
2024-10-301h 15Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondGabriel Talks Football | Tyrique, Coaching and CalebA passionate episode of GTF as Greg is challenged by Aldo about the coaches' responsibility for the Bears Hail Mary meltdown.
2024-10-281h 33Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondGabriel Talks Football | Guest: Jerry AzumahFormer Bears defensive back Jerry Azumah talks Bears with Greg Gabriel and Aldo Gandia
2024-10-211h 48Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondBear Their Soulz | Caleb Williams Appreciate ShowDan and Aldo start by talking about expectations for Caleb.
Barfly Tailgate show co-host Chris Watts joins the show and shares his thoughts on the London game (Chris is British) .
The three then get into a discussion about Mike Ditka and Walter Payton that causes some disagreement but with a lot of laughs.
Lots of Caleb Williams talk throughout.
John Santucci was out ill.
2024-10-172h 35Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondBuffone 55 | Is Caleb Williams Really The One?Segment 1: Alyssa's questions to include him relaying his reaction to the Bears easy win in London, the super play of Cole Kmet and more.
Segment 2: Aldo's video is about how he's become convinced that Caleb Williams is The One
Segment 3: Danny breaks down some Williams tape. The rest if the segment is a discussion on Shane Waldron and the super performance by the defense.
2024-10-161h 22Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondBear Their Soulz | Bears Should Win Versus JafsHurricane news had Aldo in a sour mood and talking politics. But, after 15, 20 minutes he and Dan cover Bears news. And, when Tooch enters the show 60 minutes in he delivers another of his classic Bears State of Affairs.
Dan actually preaches caution to those who think the Bears scold win easily (like Aldo does). Also also introduces some comments made by DJ Moore and Caleb Williams that company led be misconstrued as problems between the two
2024-10-102h 56Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondBuffone 55 | Is Bears 2-2 Record A Good Start?Segment 1 - John Buffone's responses to Alyssa Barber's five questions are fire!
Segment 2 - Buffone's Basement features Danny Shimon doing player/play analysis
Segment 3 - Aldo Gandia's video is a prayer for a winning streak.
2024-10-021h 05Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondBuffone 55 | How Big A Mess Are The Bears?Three Segments:
1. John Buffone digs into the emotional side of being a Bears fan
2. Danny Shimon and Alyssa Barbieri try and help John figure out the answers
3. Aldo Gandia's essay is on the misses Ryan Poles has had with the offensive line.
2024-09-251h 26Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondBuffone 55 | Bears Offense Still HibernatingJohn Buffone taps into his uncle's spirit when evaluating the play of the Bears. Alyssa Barbieri shares her frustrations. Danny Shimon breaks down some accuracy issues with Caleb Williams. And, Aldo Gandia's video essay looks at the media's reaction to the Bears.
2024-09-191h 06Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondBear Their Soulz | Bears Offense In Need of HelpDan and Aldo begin by addressing the Bears poor offense and rich defense. Then members from the Bears Country Productions and the Tooch join in and dig into Bears, sex and anything goes.
2024-09-183h 31Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondBuffone 55 | Bears Start New Era With WinSegment one - John Buffone answers five questions about the Bears within 55 seconds in honor of his uncle, Doug, who wore number 55 with the Bears for 15 seasons
Segment two- Buffone's Basement is where John leads a discussion on the Bears with Danny Shimon and Alyssa Barbieri
Segment three - Aldo Gandia's video essay is a look at the Bears game from the 300 level of Soldier Field
2024-09-111h 04Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondBuffone 55 | Can Chicago Bears Keep Hope Alive?Segment 1 - John Buffone opens his show with a persona message.
Segment 2 - Alyssa Barber asks John five questions and he responds within 55 seconds, the number his uncle wore for 15 seasons with the Bears
Segment 3 - Aldo Gandia look back on the 2024 offseason
Segment 4 - Danny, Alyssa and John talk Bears hot topics and make predictions for the season
2024-08-291h 50Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondBear Their Soulz | Bears Keep Winning1st Beer - Dan and Aldo talk Hard Knocks
2nd Beer - Aldo shares hid experience at the Bengals game
3rd Beer - Karl joins the show
4th Beer - Aldo pontificates about poltics
2024-08-223h 12Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondGabriel Talks Football | Bears Batter BengalsBefore Greg and Aldo get to the Bears third preseason game they devote the first 30 minutes to NFL Player Agent Mike McCartney.
2024-08-191h 27Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondBear Their Soulz | Wedding, Hard Knocks and A Caleb DebutLots to talk about as Dan Aguire marries his high school sweetheart, Nicky. Aldo attended the wedding and the three share stories. Then, Hard Knocks is discussed before the show focuses on the Bears performance. Tooch has an outstanding Bears State of Affairs. The last 20 minutes are devoted to movies.
2024-08-152h 37Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondHighlights From The Barroom's Draft CoverageOver 16 hours of NFL Draft coverage are edited into a 60 minute show with a focus on the Bears. Aldo Gandia hosts this highlight filled show as he introduces the moments when the Bears made their selections.
Coverage from John Buffone, Danny Shimon, Jordan Silveira, Aaron Current, Ryan Kirkland-Billings and Greg Gabriel.
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Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondDraft On Tap | Guest: Herb HowardThe season finale of Draft on Tap features an interview with Chicago Bears beat reporter for The Bigs, Herb Howard.
Danny Shimon and Herb talk about the team's prospects and learn a little about Herb's background.
Aldo Gandia and Danny then wrap things up with their expectations for the Bears draftees.
2024-05-022h 00Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondGabriel Talks Caleb and RomeThe morning after what could be the biggest first round haul for the Chicago Bears since Dick Butkus and Gale Sayers were drafted in 1965 Greg Gabriel shares his thoughts on the acquisitions of Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze. He and Aldo Gandia also review highlights from first round activity.
2024-04-261h 05Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondDraft On Tap | Draft Eve with Matt WaldmanThe sensational Matt Waldman joins Dany Shimon and Aldo Gandia to talk prospects. Then Danny answers about two dozen questions from the chat about prospects and the Bears. Great show!
2024-04-251h 42Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondDraft On Tap | Interview With Emory HuntEmory Hunt is a growing star in the media with his sideline reporting, scouting reports, YouTube channel and lectures. He joins Aldo Gandia to talk the Bears upcoming draft.
Then, about 50 minutes in, Aldo shares some sound from Montez Sweat's interview with Chris Long, talks about the possibilities of the Bears being on Hard Knocks and more.
2024-04-131h 23Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondDraft On Tap | Bears Need A Defensive TackleThe Bears current roster has a few holes. One is air defensive tackle as the team has a not replaced Justin Jones who provided leadership in the locker room. Is there a draft prospect that can now take some snaps in relief of German Dexter who moves into the 3-Tech defensive lineman role.
There's also a discussion about Caleb Williams's passing mechanics.
And, finally, what will the Bears do with the 75th pick of the draft. Possibilities are discussed.
Danny Shimon is the Barroom's Lead Draft Analyst and Aldo Gandia moderates.
2024-04-111h 59Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondGabriel Talks Bears with Eric EdholmEric Edholm is the Lead Draft Writer for NFL.com. He and Greg Gabriel talk about the #9 pick, trade possibilities and more.
Then Aldo Gandia facilities a Q & A with Greg and the followers in the chat room.
2024-04-091h 55Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondDraft On Tap | Caleb Williams Pro DayConnor Morrissette, of USCFootball.com joins Danny Shimon and Aldo Gandia to talk about the Bears future quarterback, Caleb Williams.
Then Danny presents his top ten QB in this draft and the show concludes with Bears talk.
2024-03-212h 23Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondBear Their Soulz | Can Bears Fans UniteThe past few months have been difficult for fans of the Chicago Bears as a divide between Justin Fields fans and his detractors has grown wider and wider. Aldo and Dan try to close the divide, but find it harder than expected as some Bears fans in the chat room have grievances to air.
John Santucci's Bears State of Affairs tries again to ease the divide, but to no avail.
Aldo Gandia reviews Caleb Williams debut to the big college football stage three seasons ago to help pave the way to the rookie who is al...2024-03-202h 37Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondDraft On Tap | Free Agency & Draft Hopefuls For BearsLorin Cox from Locked On Bears joins Danny Shimon for a talk about the Bears big decision about the QB position. Then the two offer their thoughts on the draft prospects they have crushes on for the Bears.
Aldo Gandia and Danny then talk about Free Agency.
2024-03-141h 37Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondDraft On Tap | Bears Search For IOL & WR Prospect Ryan FlournoyEmerging WR prospect Ryan Flournoy from Southeast Missouri State shares how his story. Flournoy had two very productive college football seasons with SEMO and made people take notice at the Senior Bowl and NFL Draft Combine.
Then Danny Shimon shares his top interior offensive linemen before he and Aldo Gandia talk about free agency.
2024-03-071h 56Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondGabriel Talks Football | Combine & CalebAldo Gandia has heard a lot of criticism toward Greg Gabriel about his thoughts on Caleb Williams. In this episode of GTF, Aldo presents many of those comments to Greg so that we can learn more about why the former director of scouting for the Chicago Bears has a negative feeling about the presumed first pick of the NFL Draft.
The last half of the show is devoted to Greg's thoughts about the Combine and players like Rome Odunze, Braden Fiske and others.
2024-03-041h 45Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondGabriel Talks Football | Poles & Eberflus at the CombineGreg Gabriel has an announcement on a special guest he's scheduled for a show in two weeks. Aldo Gandia then plays some clips from the Ryan Poles and Matt Eberflus press conferences at the Combine for Greg's reaction. Greg shares some great stories about interviews he's been involved with at the Combine. And, he also answers over two dozen questions.
2024-02-271h 57Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondDraft On Tap | Pro Football Network's Ian CummingsSegment one: Danny Shimon discusses prospects with PFN's draft analyst Ian Cummings.
Segment two: Ian and Danny evaluate Aldo's mock draft
Segment three: Danny shares his top ten WRs in the draft
Segment four: Danny and Aldo look at potential free agent safeties.
Segment fiveL: Q & A
2024-02-221h 58Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondBear Their Soulz | Super Bowl and Hall of FameDan and Aldo begin by talking about the latest on the Caleb Williams versus Justin Fields debate. They then turn to Devin Hester's career with the Bears.
The Touch then presents his latest Bears State of Affairs" before the three look back at Steve McMichael's career.
Before Dan leaves the guys talk Super Bowl prop bets.
Tooch and Aldo finish with talking about movies and streaming shows.
2024-02-093h 50Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondDraft On Tap | Bears Eye Senior Bowl ProspectsEric Edholm from NFL.com and Greg Gabriel are Danny's guests and the three talk about Senior Bowl prospects. Near the end of the interview news broke that Devin Hester, Steve McMichael and Julius Peppers were expected to become Hall of Fame inductees. Greg, who draft Devin, recalls the moment.
Jordan Silveria is this week's guest evaluator and he breaks don quarterback J.J. McCarthy.
Danny presented ten Senior Bowl players he thinks could be good prospects for the Bears. And, then he and his co-host, Aldo Gandia, talk draft strategy.
2024-02-082h 06Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondGabriel Talks Football | Kingsbury To Washington; Does Caleb Follow?Will the Washington Commanders make it a priority to secure the number one overall pick from the Chicago Bears to acquire Caleb Williams? That's one of dozens of questions former Bears Scouting Director Greg Gabriel fields from Aldo Gandia and the fans following on the Barroom's YouTube channel.
2024-02-051h 50Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondDraft On Tap | Scoping Senior Bowl Prospects For Da BearsShow Rundown:
SB Nations' J.P. Acosta and Danny Shimon preview the Senior Bowl
Quinten Krzysko from On Tap Sports scouts Troy Fautanu
Danny shares the Top Ten prospects he's looking forward to scouting at the Senior Bowl
Holy Cross WR Jalen Corker talks to Aldo Gandia about his performance at the Hula Bowl and how he's preparing for the Shrine Bowl game and NFL Combine
Danny and Aldo talk Shane Waldron
2024-01-251h 57Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondCrosstown Crosstalk | Bad News BearsVinnie Parise and Joe Mandel welcome Barroom Network founder and producer extraordinaire, Aldo Gandia to the show to talk about the underwhelming Bears offseason moves and look at potential offensive coordinator candidates. Plus the guys make playoff predictions for this weekend's games, don't miss it!
2024-01-111h 12Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondBuffone 55 | Bears Versus Packers WeekSegment One: John Buffone's five rants
Segment Two: John, Alyssa Barbieri and Danny Shimon talk about several Bears hot topics.
Segment Three: Aldo Gandia's Green Bay preview video leads the discussion on the Packers.
2024-01-041h 15Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondBuffone 55 | Bears Questions MultiplyAs the Chicago Bears season gets closer and closer to the end there are more and more questions arising about the future of the franchise.
Alyssa Barbieri, Danny Shimon and Aldo Gandia (filling in for John) discuss these questions and look ahead to Sunday's game with the Atlanta Falcons.
2023-12-281h 23Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondBuffone 55 | Bears End Of Season CountdownAlyssa Barbieri takes the lead host role for this episode of Buffone 55. Danny Shimon and Aldo Gandia co-host.
Topics:
Did the loss to Cleveland seal Matt Eberflus' ate
Which moment of the Browns game was the biggest reason for the loss
Has Jaylon Johnson done enough to show him the money
A preview of the Arizona Cardinals
Christmas presents for Bears players
2023-12-211h 34Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondBear Their Soulz | Do You Have Faith In The Bears Rebuild?The recent play by the Chicago Bears has re-ignited feelings among the team's fans that there's reason to be hopeful that the re-build by general manager Ryan Poles is working. Aldo Gandia leads the show with his thoughts on hope. He also disses the Detroit Lions team to razz Don Bur the resident Lions fan troll that frequents the Barroom.
The media mashup follows and then Dan Aguire and Aldo comment on the hot takes.
John Santucci has a great Bears State of Affairs essay and the trio then finish the show talking about movies...2023-12-132h 51
Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondBuffone 55 | Five Games To GoJohn, Alyssa and Danny had a week off, like the Bears, and so have a lot to share about the Bears and their near future. Plus, they comment on the upcoming game versus the Detroit Lions with the help of Aldo Gandia's preview video.
2023-12-071h 13Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondBear Their Soulz | Can The Bears Win Six In A Row?If the Bears can win out the season (five more games to go) then all of a sudden things change. Or do they? Dan and Aldo talk about the possibilities.
No media mash up this week, instead Dan and Aldo react to numerous subjects brought up by the media.
To end the show, Dan and Aldo talk about great supporting actors.
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Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondBear Football | Bears 29 - Lions 31The Bears just don't know how to put teams away. At least, not good teams. On Sunday Chicago had a 26 to 14 lead in the 4h quarter and then the wheels fell off in the Motor City.
Danny Shimon and Aldo Gandia comment on the car crash.
2023-11-191h 18Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondBear Their Soulz | Can Bears Compete With Lions?Segment One -
Dan shares his optimism that he Bears can upset the Lions. Aldo can't quite get there.
Segment Two -
This week's media mash-up features Dan Hampton's explosive takedown of the Bears, Kurt Warner talking about the difference between CJ Stroud and Justin Fields, and more!
Segment Three -
Tooch joins Dan and Aldo to talk more Bears and share some of their favorite movies and TV shows.
2023-11-152h 47Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondBear Football | Panthers 13 - Bears 16With all three of our regular analysts taking this week off, Jordan Silveria joins Aldo Gandia and iy turns out to be a very incisive interview of Jordan. The Barfly Tailgate Show analyst shares his opinions on the Bears win, but also what lies ahead for the franchise.
2023-11-101h 28Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondBuffone 55 | Bears Sink To 2-7Segment One:
Alyssa Barbieri asks John Buffone five questions about the Bears and he answers in 55 seconds as a tribute to his uncle Doug.
Segment Two:
Danny Shimon joins Alyssa and and John to talk about the Bears latest loss.
Segment Three:
Aldo Gandia previews the Bears' next opponent, Carolina Panthers.
Segment Four:
Discussion about the Panthers, NFL Draft prospects and potential head coaching candidates.
2023-11-071h 12Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondBuffone 55 | BEARS TRADE, DON’T TRADE, TYSON AND BONUS SEGMENT!!!!Segment One:
Sit and listen to the electric chair bolt of word wattage from John Buffone in his B55 segment.
Segment two:
Aldo Gandia previews the New Orleans Saints
Segment three:
Buffone's Basement has Allys Barbieri, Danny Shimon joins John to talk about all the latest from Halas Hall
BONUS:
After the show, Aldo joins the group to talk about the show, the Bears and more.
2023-11-021h 13Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondBuffone 55 | Halloween Special | Preview Bears at ChargersJohn dresses up as Mike Ditka, Alyssa as Taylor Swift and Danny dons the Top Gun Maverick costume in this fun-filled Halloween special. Lots of great Bears talk, and Aldo Gandia provides a five minute report on the LA Chargers.
To see the video go here:
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2023-10-261h 12Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondBuffone 55 | Bears Fall To Vikings | Next Up, The RaidersSegment one - John Buffone's five 55 second rants
Segment two - Aldo Gandia reports on the Raiders
Segment three - Danny Shimon, Alyssa Barbieri and John cover Bears hot topics.
2023-10-191h 19Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondBuffone 55 | Bears versus Vikings PreviewJohn Buffone is rants about five Bears topics to start the show.
Then Aldo Gandia previews the Minnesotas Vikings.
Finally Danny Shimon, Alyssa Barbieri and John discuss multiple hot topics about the team.
2023-10-121h 05Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondBear Football : Bears 40 - Commanders 20The Chicago Bears ended the longest losing streak in their history Thursday night and immediately after the game Danny Shimon, Coach T and Aldo Gandia (filling in for John Buffone) reviewed the outstanding efforts from the team.
An intense, but respectful, debate did emerge as Danny said he still has zero confidence in the Bears coaching staff. Coach T wasn't as adamant and thought things are trending upwards. And, Aldo said the victory gave him hope that the coaches are learning from their errors and perhaps they'll win more than lose.
2023-10-061h 23Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondBuffone 55 | Bears Oggense Comes Alive, But Defense Is Still DOASegment one:
John Buffone answers five of Alyssa Barber's questions each within 55 seconds
Segment two:
Aldo Gandia previews the Washington Commanders
Segment three:
Danny Shimon join John and Alyssa to talk about several Bears topics including the Chase Claypool disaster.
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Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondCross Town Cross Talk | Updates on Cubs, White Sox & BearsFansided's Vinnie Parise, host of multiple shows at the Barroom, welcomes Aldo Gandia to talk about the two Chicago baseball teams and the plight of the Bears. The conversation is fast-paced filled with some hope, but mostly reality: all three franchises leave us wanting more.
2023-09-291h 01Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondBuffone 55 | Halas Hall EruptsJohn Buffone, Danny Shimon and Aldo Gandia begin the show discussing:
The resignation of Bears defensive coordinator, Alan Williams
Justin Fields declaring he's not a pocket passer
Braxton Jones going on injury reserved
and more
Then Aldo previews the Chiefs with help from Matt Conner of ArrowheadAddict.com
Finally, the B-55 segment wraps things up. John answers five questions in 55 seconds as a tribute to Doug Buffone who wore number 55. Danny Shimon joins that segment with commentary.
2023-09-211h 33Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondBuffone 55 | Bears Beat By Pack; Previewing BucsJohn Buffone starts the show with five priceless rants about the Bears week one performance.
Then Aldo Gandia previews the Tampa Bay Bucks team.
In the last 45 minutes, Danny Shimon, Alyssa Barbieri and John talk Bears and nothing but.
2023-09-141h 19Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondBear Their Soulz | Is JF1 The One?An emotional Aldo Gandia offers his concerns over the play of Justin Fields after an offseason of high expectations. Dan Aguire, who traveled to Chicago from West Virginia, attended the game and for the first time started to question Fields ability to become a franchise QB.
Both men are still heavily invested in Fields and are rooting for him, but concerns are growing.
Nic from the Just Another Year podcast joins the guys to share his thoughts on the Bears' plight.
The last 30 minutes features John Santucci's Bears State of Affairs and it's a...2023-09-132h 35Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondGabriel Talks Football | Bears Disappoint Versus PackersThe Bears issued one of the biggest disappointments in their recent history, a horrible loss to the Packers in week one.
Greg Gabriel offers his thoughts, Aldo Gandia shares his frustration and those of the chat room, and Dan Aguire joins the show after 40 minutes to talk Bears past and present.
2023-09-111h 13Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondGabriel Talks Football | Packers at Bears Week OneGreg had 18 games as Director of Scouting for the Bears that were against the Packers, so he knows a few things about the rivalry.
That's discussed with his co-host Aldo Gandia. Then Aldo asks Greg to dive into the depth charts for both teams.
A number of questions from the chat room, including a couple about the collegiate pass rushers who made their debuts last week.
2023-09-061h 23Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondGabriel Talks Football | Evaluating The Chicago Bears RosterGreg Gabriel's knowledge of the mechanics of the waiver wire is second to none. He shares quite a bit in this episode of GTF and evaluates the Bears' roster and moves made by the team.
Aldo Gandia - Producer and Co-Host
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Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondSouth Burbs Hitmen | South Beach HitmenJoe & Zim discuss Tim Anderson's boxing skills, Keynan Middleton's controversial comments about White Sox culture & "rename" the show for one week to show love to friend of the program, Jake Burger. Plus they dig in to Rick Hahn's comments on all the clubhouse drama. Don't miss it!
Director/Producer/Host: Joe Mandel
Executive Producer: Aldo Gandia
2023-08-081h 21Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondSouth Burbs Hitmen | Trading PlacesJoe & Vinnie discuss all the trades that have happened thus far prior to the August 1st MLB trade deadline & preview what the new prospect heavy White Sox may look like. Rangers, Dodgers, Cubs and more are discussed, plus Joe recaps his trip to NYC. Will Dylan Cease be traded? Tune in for a good time!
Host/Producer: Joe Mandel
Executive Producer: Aldo Gandia
2023-08-011h 24Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondSouth Burbs Hitmen | HR Derby DreamingJoe & Vinnie live react to the last round of the Home Run Derby in hopes that Luis Robert Jr. ends up in the final! The guys will also break down the other rounds, talk about the lackluster White Sox and even talk about Vegas, impersonations and more! Don't miss it!
Host/Director/Producer: Joe Mandel
Executive Producer: Aldo Gandia
2023-07-112h 05Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondSouth Burbs Hitmen | Guest: Alyssa BergaminiJoe & Zim welcome White Sox In-Stadium Host Alyssa Bergamini to the show to talk about all the themed nights, giveaways and fun planned for the rest of the season at Guaranteed Rate Field. Don't miss it!
Host/Producer/Director: Joe Mandel
Executive Producer: Aldo Gandia
2023-07-041h 37Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondGabriel Talks Football with Eric Edholm of NFL.comEric Edholm is the Lead Draft Writer for NFL dot com. He and Greg Gabriel evaluate the 2023 draft for the Chicago Bears' three NFC North rivals: the Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings.
Then Greg delves into the Bears running back position and has nothing but positive feelings about what we'll see from them in 2023.
Finally, Greg answers questions from his followers.
Aldo Gandia co-hosts and produces.
2023-06-261h 25Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondGabriel Talks OTAs and Bears DBsKnown for his strong, raw takes, Greg Gabriel puts his 30+ years of pro football experience to work in this episode. First, he attacks the notion that OTAs are anything more than an opportunity to build camaraderie, install the playbook and try something things. It's not real football. And, Greg says the media should stop treating OTAs as if they are a playoff game.
Then, Greg shares a detailed evaluation of every member of the Bears defensive backfield and expresses his concern over the lack of proven depth in the safety position.
Then Aldo Gandia, his co-host, serves...2023-06-221h 24Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondSouth Burbs Hitmen | Talking iPitch w/ Spinball Sports President Steven SpotanskiJoe, Zim & Vinnie welcome Spinball Sports president Steven Spotanski to the show to talk about the iPitch machine. Over 20 MLB clubs use this breaking edge technology to work on hitting and we go directly to the source to learn how it can help batters and to understand the technology behind it. Don't miss it!
Host/Director/Producer: Joe Mandel
Executive Producer: Aldo Gandia
2023-06-202h 07Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondSouth Burbs Hitmen | Good, Bad and In-Between!Joe & Vinnie talk about the hot, then cold, then mediocre White Sox. With 3 games coming vs the Dodgers and another 3 versus Seattle, the schedule is getting TOUGH. Can this team compete in a weak division? How tough is it to lose Liam Hendriks for 2 weeks (or more)? Plus there's bonus hockey talk, Star Wars, Spiderverse, Diablo 4, Door County and plenty of other random conversation shenanigans to wrap the show. Don't miss it!
Producer/Director: Joe Mandel
Executive Producer: Aldo Gandia
2023-06-131h 49Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondSouth Burbs Hitmen | Guest: Missy CarrollJoe & Zim welcome Missy Carroll from SouthSide Behavior to talk about the rollercoaster that is the 2023 Chicago White Sox. Beers will be had, predictions will be made and most of all we're gonna have some fun! Are the Sox good again? How much can we drink in one show? Is Romy for real? Tune in for all these answers & more!
Host/Director/Producer: Joe Mandel
Executive Producer: Aldo Gandia
2023-06-061h 32Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondSouth Burbs Hitmen - Sox Bounce Back!Joe & Vinnie chat about the resurgent White Sox. Kopech, Hendriks and Crochet are all discussed at length, more love for Jake Burger and the guys call for the front office to trade Mike Clevinger while his value is high! Don't miss it!
Producer/Director: Joe Mandel
Executive Producer: Aldo Gandia
2023-05-231h 30Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondSouth Burbs Hitmen - ObliteratedJoe, Vinnie & Zim discuss yet another week of brutal White Sox baseball. When will the bleeding stop? Tune in for some great conversation and brutal honesty. Plus the last hour of the show has video game talk (Zelda & Pokemon), movies, technology and much more Don't miss it!
Producer/Director: Joe Mandel
Executive Producer: Aldo Gandia
2023-05-162h 11Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondSouth Burbs Hitmen: Guest - Nick CouzinJoe, Zim and Vinnie welcome WHBF Sports Anchor/Reporter Nick Couzin to the show to talk about an improving White Sox team! They'll also discuss the upcoming return of Yoan Moncada and Liam Hendriks. Don't miss it!
Host/Producer/Director: Joe Mandel
Executive Producer: Aldo Gandia
2023-05-091h 51Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondSouth Burbs Hitmen: Guest - LaMond PopeJoe & Zim welcome Chicago Tribune White Sox reporter LaMond Pope to the show to discuss the disappointing start to the White Sox season. What is going on with Luis Robert? What is the vibe in the clubhouse? Tune in to find out from the man who covers this team every day. Join the therapy session!
Director/Producer/Host: Joe Mandel
Executive Producer: Aldo Gandia
2023-05-021h 45Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondCross Town Cross Talk | White Sox, Cubs and BearsVinnie Parise devotes the first 20 minutes to Chicago's baseball teams and then welcomes Barroom president Aldo Gandia to talk about the NFL Draft and the Chicago Bears.
2023-04-271h 03Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondSouth Burbs Hitmen: Something Stinks!Joe & Vinnie are here to discuss an abysmal week of White Sox baseball. How can Pedro fix things? What improvements need to be made? Also, who is the White Sox equivalent of Aaron Rodgers over the years? Tune in to find out!
Host/Director/Producer: Joe Mandel
Executive Producer: Aldo Gandia
2023-04-251h 23Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondSouth Burbs Hiitmen: Guest - Nick MurawskiIt's been a brutal week of White Sox baseball. Joe, Zim and Vinnie welcome Nick Murawski from Locked On Sox to talk through the pain and to see if there is a light at the end of the tunnel! It was a great therapy session!
Producer/Director: Joe Mandel
Executive Producer: Aldo Gandia
2023-04-181h 32Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondSouth Burbs Hitmen: Guest - White Sox In-Stadium Host Ryan LeeJoe, Vinnie & Zim welcome White Sox In-Stadium host Ryan Lee to the show to talk about some of the fun things planned at Guaranteed Rate Field this season! Tune in to learn more about fun at the ballpark in 2023!
Lead Producer/Director: Joe Mandel
Executive Producer: Aldo Gandia
2023-04-112h 18Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondSouth Burbs Hitmen: Guest - Celeste SpaghettiJoe, Vinnie and Zim welcome Celeste Spaghetti to the show to talk all things White Sox, 108 tourney and much more! Plus they preview the week ahead and talk about Liam Hendriks' miraculous road back from cancer. The therapy session for the home opener blues was a fun one, don't miss it!
Lead Producer/Director: Joe Mandel
Executive Producer: Aldo Gandia
2023-04-042h 05Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondSouth Burbs Hitmen - 2023 Roster & Season Preview!Joe, Vinnie and Zim are back for another year of White Sox baseball! Join them as they preview the 2023 season and take a look at the potential final 40 man roster. The guys touch on Oscar Colas, Leury Garcia, make season predictions and talk about new ballpark food options. Don't miss it!
Lead Producer/Host: Joe Mandel
Executive Producer: Aldo Gandia
2023-03-282h 22Barroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondCross Town Cross Talk | MLB TalkVinnie Parise brings in Barfly Foster Covers to talk about baseball and life. Aldo Gandia also join in. Fun, informative talk.
2023-03-2354 minBarroom Network | Sports, Movies & BeyondRyan Poles Strikes | Barroom Network SpecialRyan Poles had a busy Monday- the first day of "legal tampering." And it continued into the night.
The Barroom's Danny Shimon, Jordan T. Silveira are joined by Eagles follower Sean T. Green to talk about T.J. Edwards. But, before that Chris Kepner from Cover1.com provides excellent intel on Tremaine Edmunds.
Aldo Gandia produced and moderated.
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