Shows
The Bear Down Buzz PodcastTalking Bears FA Needs Outside of The Trenches and Potential Bears @ Eagles Matchup To Kick Off 2025 SeasonThe guys discuss the Bears free agency needs that aren't in the trenches, review the Super Bowl, and a potential showdown against the defending Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles to kick off the 2025 NFL season.2025-02-1341 min
The Bear Down Buzz PodcastTalking Bears Backfield: Approach To RB Room This Offseason, Eric Bienemy's Role In DevelopmentThe guys break down some of the top free agent RBs and draft prospects the Chicago Bears could look to add in the offseason.2025-02-0641 min
The Bear Down Buzz PodcastBears Fill Out Coaching Staff, Talking Potential Trey Smith Addition, RB DiscussionThe guys discuss new HC Ben Johnson filling out his coaching staff, Jeremy Fowler's report of Bears interest in Chiefs RG Trey Smith in FA, and a potential NFC North RB making his way to Chicago.2025-01-3045 min
The Bear Down Buzz PodcastBen Johnson Is A Bear! Discussing Introductory Press Conferences and Potential Coaching Staff HiresThe guys discuss Ben Johnson becoming the next head coach of the Chicago Bears and talk the introductory press conferences as well.2025-01-2343 min
The Bear Down Buzz PodcastMike McCarthy To Chicago? Ben Johnson To Las Vegas? Building Our QB PrototypesThe guys talk the rumors around the NFL hiring cycle and then build their prototypical quarterbacks using the NFL's past and current quarterbacks.2025-01-1747 min
The Bear Down Buzz PodcastBears Offseason Begins: End of Year Awards and Discussing Bears HC CandidatesThe guys deliver their individual end of year awards for the Chicago Bears and discuss great, awful, and dark-horse candidates for the Bears HC job.2025-01-0957 min
The Bear Down Buzz PodcastWeek 18 Season Finale Against Green Bay, Ben Johnson Interview Ahead, NFC North PredictionsThe guys discuss the final game of the year, potentially interviewing Ben Johnson as early as next week, and predicting the Week 18 NFC North outcomes.2025-01-0349 min
The Bear Down Buzz PodcastChicago Sits At 4-12 Headed To Week 18, Pete Carroll Shows Interest, McCaskeys Confident In Ryan PolesThe guys briefly discuss the loss to Seattle in Week 17, Pete Carroll showing interest in the Bears HC gig, and Bears ownership displays a vote of confidence in Ryan Poles, per Albert Breer.2024-12-3141 min
The Bear Down Buzz PodcastWeek 16 Preview: Lions @ Bears, Ben Johnson Audition, NFC North PredictionsThe guys discuss Bears vs. Lions in Week 16, what they want to see from potential HC candidate Ben Johnson, and predict the NFC North slate this weekend.2024-12-2048 min
The Bear Down Buzz PodcastBears Fall To 4-10, 0-4 In NFC North, Lack of Leadership In Chicago, Talking Mike VrabelThe guys discuss the season sweep in favor of Minnesota, a lack of leadership in the Bears organization and locker room, and their thoughts on Mike Vrabel.2024-12-1831 min
The Bear Down Buzz PodcastWeek 15 Preview: Vikings Rematch on MNF, Keys To Victory, NFC North Score PredictionsJoe and Isaac talk Bears at Vikings on Monday Night Football, how the Bears can win against Minnesota, and the rumor mill on Bears HC candidates.2024-12-1337 min
The Bear Down Buzz PodcastBears Disappoint, Fall To 4-9, Ryan Poles On The Hot Seat?The guys discuss another embarrassing loss to San Francisco and debate whether or not Ryan Poles' job security is in question on this episode of The Bear Down Buzz Podcast.2024-12-1055 min
The Bear Down Buzz PodcastWeek 14 Preview: Bears @ 49ers, Injury Status, Kyle Shanahan vs. Thomas BrownThe guys discuss the Bears matchup against San Francisco in Week 14, discuss the possibility of trading for Kyle Shanahan, and what the Bears need to do to snap a six-game losing streak.2024-12-0654 min
The Bear Down Buzz PodcastBears CEO/GM Press Conferences, Thomas Brown Interim HC, Head Coaching Search BeginsJoe, Isaac, and Eli discuss the press conferences held by Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren, General Manager Ryan Poles, and Bears interim head coach Thomas Brown in this episode of The Bear Down Buzz podcast.2024-12-0356 min
The Bear Down Buzz PodcastReviewing Bears vs. Vikings, Previewing Thanksgiving Matchup In DetroitIn the 25th episode of The Bear Down Buzz, Joe, Isaac, and Eli review Caleb Williams' stellar performance against a Top 5 defense in Minnesota and then preview a quick turnaround against the NFC-leading Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving.2024-11-2651 min
The Bear Down Buzz PodcastWeek 12 Preview: Vikings @ Bears, Caleb Williams vs. Brian Flores, NFC North Score PredictionsJoe, Isaac, and Eli preview the Bears Week 12 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field, as the Bears look to steadily improve under OC Thomas Brown.2024-11-2255 min
The Bear Down Buzz PodcastBears Lose Heartbreaker At Home In Week 11, Fall To 4-6, Offense Improves Under Thomas BrownJoe Grassano, Isaac Zuniga, and Eli Grimes talk the heartbreaking 19-20 loss to Green Bay, the offensive improvements made under OC Thomas Brown, and Matt Eberflus quickly running out of legs to stand on.2024-11-1950 min
The Bear Down Buzz PodcastRivalry Week: Packers @ Bears In Week 11, Offensive Look Under New OC Thomas Brown, NFC North Score Predictions In this episode, Joe Grassano, Eli Grimes, and Isaac Zuniga talk Bears versus Packers, how the offense will look under new offensive coordinator Thomas Brown, and the rest of the NFC North matchups this weekend.2024-11-1558 min
The Bear Down Buzz PodcastEmbarrassing Loss To New England In Week 10, Caleb Williams Regression, Offensive Line Is ReelingIn this episode of The Bear Down Buzz Podcast, Joe Grassano and Isaac Zuniga talk Chicago's loss to New England, the offensive line struggles, and Tyrique Stevenson's future in the Windy City.2024-11-1237 min
The Bear Down Buzz PodcastWeek 10 Preview: Patriots @ Bears, Tune-Up Game For Chicago, NFC North Score PredictionsIn this episode of the Bear Down Buzz podcast, Joe, Isaac, and Eli discuss Week 10 against New England, how Chicago can get back on track, and other divisional matchups in the NFC North this weekend.2024-11-0800 min
The Bear Down Buzz PodcastBears Spiral In Week 9, Major Issues On Offense, Discussing Future of ChicagoIn this episode of the Bear Down Buzz podcast, Joe, Isaac, and Eli discuss who is at fault when it comes to Chicago's offensive struggles, the rest of the season outlook, and the future of Caleb Williams and this under-achieving coaching staff.2024-11-0559 min
The Bear Down Buzz PodcastWeek 9 Preview Against Arizona, Keys To Victory, Bears Need To Bounce Back, NFC North Race ContinuesJoe Grassano, Isaac Zuniga, and Eli Grimes preview the Bears Week 9 road matchup against the Arizona Cardinals, discuss keys to improving to 5-3, and talk other NFC North matchups this weekend.2024-11-0151 min
The Bear Down Buzz PodcastReviewing Week 8 Loss To Washington, Players Speak Out, Williams StrugglesIn this episode of the Bear Down Buzz, Joe, Isaac, and Eli review the Bears loss to Washington, Eberflus' pattern of costly mistakes in crunch time, and everything that went wrong in Week 8.2024-10-2952 min
The Bear Down Buzz PodcastPreviewing Week 8 Against Washington, Keys To Victory, Commanders A Quality Win?Joe Grassano, Isaac Zuniga, and Eli Grimes talk Bears-Commanders, the conversation around quality wins in the NFL, and preview the NFC North matchups this weekend.2024-10-2550 min
The Bear Down Buzz PodcastBears Back From The Bye, Davis/Herbert In Trade Talks, Reviewing Week 7 NFC North WeekendJoe Grassano, Isaac Zuniga, and Eli Grimes review a big weekend in the NFC North, discuss potential trade compensation and destinations for Nate Davis and Khalil Herbert, and come to terms with the idea that a fourth round pick from Pittsburgh may no longer be in the cards.2024-10-2251 min
The Bear Down Buzz PodcastBears Beat Jacksonville In London, Head Into Week 7 Bye, Our Picks For Best Bear of 2024Joe Grassano, Isaac Zuniga, and Eli Grimes talk the Bears Week 6 35-16 dismantling of the Jacksonville Jaguars in London, Chicago's injuries, and pick their best Bears of 2024 through six weeks.2024-10-1652 min
The Bear Down Buzz PodcastWeek 6 Preview: Bears vs. Jaguars In London, Teven Jenkins Future, Injury Report, Trevor Lawrence vs. Caleb WilliamsJoe Grassano, Isaac Zuniga, and Eli Grimes preview the Bears Week 6 matchup against Jacksonville in London, discuss Teven Jenkins' future in Chicago, injury reports, and Trevor Lawrence versus Caleb Williams.2024-10-1151 min
The Bear Down Buzz PodcastBears Win Big In Week 5 Against Carolina, Run Defense Needs Work, Approaching Trade Deadline Joe Grassano, Isaac Zuniga, and Eli Grimes review the Bears dominant Week 5 36-10 win over Carolina, talk the run defense needing to improve, and potential moves made at the approaching trade deadline.2024-10-0845 min
The Bear Down Buzz PodcastPreviewing Panthers @ Bears, D.J. Moore Drama, Prove It Week For Chicago, Score PredictionsJoe Grassano, Isaac Zuniga, and Eli Grimes preview the Bears Week 5 matchup against Carolina, discuss the conversation around D.J. Moore, and give their predictions for Week 5 in the NFC North.2024-10-0444 min
The Bear Down Buzz PodcastBears Beat Rams, Gervon Dexter/Brisker Shine In Win, Waldron RespondsJoe Grassano, Isaac Zuniga, and Eli Grimes talk the Bears Week 4 win against the L.A. Rams and discuss what players stood out, as well as the offensive line and Shane Waldron finally getting D'Andre Swift and the run game churning.2024-10-0140 min
The Bear Down Buzz PodcastWeek 4 Preview: Rams @ Bears, Injury Reports, Sean McVay vs. Matt EberflusJoe Grassano, Isaac Zuniga, and Eli Grimes preview the Bears Week 4 matchup against the L.A. Rams and talk what Chicago needs to do to outlast a banged-up McVay led Los Angeles team.2024-09-2751 min
The Bear Down Buzz PodcastWeek 3 Loss To Indianapolis, Connecting The Dots, Caleb's Progression, Eberflus Hot-Seat?Joe Grassano, Isaac Zuniga, and Eli Grimes review the Bears Week 3 loss to Indianapolis, dive into the run-game struggles, and decide whether Matt Eberflus is back on the hot-seat.2024-09-2450 min
The Bear Down Buzz PodcastWeek 3 Preview: Bears @ Colts, Injury Reports, Get-Right Game For ChicagoJoe Grassano, Isaac Zuniga, and Eli Grimes preview the Bears Week 3 matchup as Chicago travels to Indianapolis to face Anthony Richardson and the Colts.2024-09-2029 min
The Bear Down Buzz PodcastWeek 2 Loss To The Texans, Offensive Line Woes, and Waldron's Usage RatesJoe Grassano, Isaac Zuniga, and Eli Grimes review the Bears Week 2 loss to Houston, along with Shane Waldron's continued questionable personnel usage and the offensive line struggles.2024-09-1742 min
The Bear Down Buzz PodcastWeek 2 Bears-Texans Preview, Injury Report, and Defense Rolls In Week 1Joe Grassano and Eli Grimes review the Bears Week 1 comeback win against Tennessee, preview a potential ground and pound game against Houston on Sunday Fight Football, and give insight to the latest Bears injury report from Halas Hall.2024-09-1225 min
The Bear Down Buzz PodcastWeek 1 Bears-Titans Preview, Keys To Success, Score PredictionsJoe Grassano and Eli Grimes preview the Bears Week One matchup against the Tennessee Titans, give their score predictions, and tell you what to expect in this matchup at Soldier Field.2024-09-0620 min
The Bear Down Buzz PodcastReviewing the 2024 preseason, Bears 53-Man Roster, and Hard KnocksJoe, Isaac, and Eli give their thoughts on the Bears approach to the preseason, surprise roster cuts and keeps, as well as the latest from Hard Knocks.2024-08-3030 min
The Bear Down Buzz PodcastPreviewing Bears vs. Bengals, Best from Buffalo, and Hard Knocks Ep.2Joe, Isaac, and Eli discuss what they want to see from Chicago's home preseason debut against Cincinnati, episode two of Bears Hard Knocks, and highlights from Caleb Williams' first live NFL reps against Buffalo.2024-08-1629 min
The Bear Down Buzz PodcastIntroducing The Bear Down Buzz PodcastWelcome to The Bear Down Buzz! Join Last Word On Sports writer Joe Grassano, LWOS writer/editor Isaac Zuniga, and Eli Grimes of 618-ChiBears as they recall how they became apart of Chicago faithful, talk Bears offensive line woes, and discuss the first episode of Hard Knocks.Find us on Twitter!Joe Grassano: @Joe__GrassanoIsaac Zuniga: @LastWordOnBearsEli Grimes: eli_grimes012024-08-0824 min