Bear Down: Chicago Bears Podcast

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• The Wrap Up: Football's Fun

  On this post-Super Bowl edition of Bear Down, Fireman Pete explains his role in the Superdome blackout, plus an interview with award-winning actor Javier Bardem and a chat with former Bears coach Lovie Smith about his plans for the future.

  0:1 Released at 1:00pm on Thursday, 14 February, 2013

• Wildcard Weekend: Sports Go Sports

  With the Bears' season over and Lovie Smith out, the guys welcome reality TV bloggers The Tiffanies to discuss the franchise's search for a new coach. Plus, a visit from Fireman Pete and a shocking announcement from The Sodfather.

  0:53 Released at 11:00am on Saturday, 12 January, 2013

• Week Fourteen: Banana World

  Ex-replacement ref Brian Hochuli is back, and still struggling in his role as a replacement husband. Plus, an NFL safety expert shows off the latest prototype helmet and Fireman Pete hatches a new plan.

  0:51 Released at 10:11am on Thursday, 13 December, 2012

• Week Thirteen: She's Krafty

  The guys welcome fellow podcasters Ronna and Beverly to the show, and Scot attempts to play matchmaker by bringing in Patriots owner Bob Kraft for Ronna. Also, Werner Herzog drops by and Jay Cutler's brother Doug talks golf attire.

  0:53 Released at 11:00am on Wednesday, 5 December, 2012

• Week Eleven: The Hot Sauce of Perpetual Motion

  With Scot, Joe and RJ missing in action, Matt is forced to work with replacement co-host Brian Hochuli. This week, Mikhail Prokhorov stops by to discuss the Nets' new Brooklyn arena, plus a phone call from Halas Hall chef Angelo "Sauce" Coletti.

  0:50 Released at 10:56am on Wednesday, 21 November, 2012

• Week Ten: Flood or Famine

  Matt, Joe and guest co-host Jon Glaser talk to the Bears' chief risk management officer and Lovie Smith's fury channelist.

  0:49 Released at 5:00am on Thursday, 15 November, 2012

• Week Nine: SublimiSheath

  The guys participate in the electoral process and chat with broadcast legend Tom Brokaw and former Vice President Al Gore.

  0:54 Released at 11:00am on Wednesday, 7 November, 2012

• Week Eight: The Ghost of Dick Butkus Says Happy Novemberrr

  This week the guys speak to former NFL replacement ref Brian Hochuli, get a call from Matt's fantasy football guru and hear a pitch from a charity worker interested in hosting a Bear Down Halloween party.

  0:1 Released at 10:00am on Wednesday, 31 October, 2012

• Week Seven: The Bulldog

  The guys call their friend and recently fired Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen and interview legendary baseball announcer Vin Scully.

  0:40 Released at 11:00am on Thursday, 25 October, 2012

• Week Six: Throw the Phone

  This week on Bear Down: things get heated when the guys interview Jay Cutler's life coach. Plus, a visit from Fireman Pete and a phone call from Derek Jeter.

  0:56 Released at 11:00am on Thursday, 18 October, 2012

• Week Five: On The Field

  The guys contemplate the bye week, get a call from sideline reporter Tony Siragusa and talk to the legendary Dick Butkis about the recent passing of Alex Karras.

  0:59 Released at 11:00am on Friday, 12 October, 2012

• Week Four: What Happens in the Pile

  The guys welcome Joe back, talk to a breast cancer awareness volunteer and get some unorthodox picks from NFL great Dan Dierdorf.

  0:46 Released at 11:00am on Thursday, 4 October, 2012

• Week Three: Mike from Seattle

  Fireman Pete celebrates his successful sabotage of the Packers, a replacement ref explains himself, and the always calm Lovie Smith is in-studio on this edition of Bear Down.

  0:59 Released at 11:00am on Thursday, 27 September, 2012

• The Best of Bear Down - Volume 3

  It's time to roll the highlights! The Best of Bear Down Volume 3 is here, starring your hosts Matt Walsh, screenwriter Scot Armstrong, pretend venture capitalist RJ Vanecko and character actor Joe Nunez alongside all your favorite characters, including Ozzie Guillen, Werner Herzog, Dick Pepperfield, Derek Jeter, Mikhail Prokhorov, Fireman Pete, and even God! Special guest appearance by Dick Walsh. Featuring the vocal talents of Rob Riggle, Matt Besser, Andrew Daly, Brad Morris, Pat Walsh, Sean Conroy, Kevin Dorff and Jim Underdown.

  0:51 Released at 8:00am on Wednesday, 19 September, 2012

• Week One: Harold Melvin's Revenge

  The boys are back for the 2012 season, and this week they're joined by Olympic hero Usain Bolt and disgraced Saints coach Sean Payton.

  0:45 Released at 11:00am on Thursday, 13 September, 2012

• Live in Chicago

  Matt Walsh hosts a live Bear Down in Chicago with special guests Derek Jeter, Lou Holtz and The Snake Lady.

  0:56 Released at 11:00am on Sunday, 1 July, 2012

• Super Bowl Week: The Revenge of Nunez

  Live from Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, home of Super Bowl XLVI, it's a Bear Down season finale spectacular featuring Matt, Scot, RJ, Fireman Pete, Doug Mandel, Werner Herzog, Dick Pepperfield, Derek Jeter... and yes, even Joe Nunez.

  0:46 Released at 3:00pm on Friday, 3 February, 2012

• Week Seventeen: And Anyway, Wait 'til Next Year

  The guys lament the end of a disappointing 8-8 season, look back on 2011 with former Honey Bear Holly Sanderson and interview recently fired offensive coordinator Mike Martz.

  0:1 Released at 1:00pm on Friday, 6 January, 2012

• Week Fourteen: With Mikhail You Can't Fail

  The guys sit down with Russian presidential hopeful Mikhail Prokhorov to discuss his campaign and talk to Derek Jeter on the phone. Plus, a eulogy for the Bears' season from director Werner Herzog.

  0:51 Released at 11:00am on Friday, 16 December, 2011

• Week Thirteen: The Bear Down Nativity Play

  The guys speak to their friend Ozzie Guillen on the phone and interview Tim Tebow's devout girlfriend. Plus, the First Annual Bear Down Nativity Play!

  0:53 Released at 5:00pm on Friday, 9 December, 2011

• Week Twelve: Raising Cain

  The guys interview one of Herman Cain's former lovers and square off against the imperious host of rival podcast Bear Down UK.

  0:56 Released at 11:00am on Friday, 2 December, 2011

• Week Ten: I, Cleatus

  The guys sit down with the creator of Cleatus the Fox Sports Robot to discuss his lawsuit against the producers of "Real Steel" and talk to former ESPN executive Keith Clinkscales on the phone.

  0:1 Released at 3:00pm on Thursday, 17 November, 2011

• Week Nine: You've been Williams'd!

  The guys welcome their old friend Gina Buffone back into the studio and speak to right-wing firebrand Hank Williams Jr. on the phone.

  0:43 Released at 11:00am on Thursday, 10 November, 2011

• Week Eight: Rat Trap

  The guys welcome their old friend Mikhail Prokhorov back to the show and speak to ex-White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen on the phone.

  0:42 Released at 4:00pm on Thursday, 3 November, 2011

• Week Seven: Space Jelly

  With a Bears bye week ahead, the guys turn their attention to the Lions' recent taunting controversy and speak to Cardinals bullpen coach Derek Lilliquist.

  0:50 Released at 11:00am on Thursday, 27 October, 2011

• Week Six: Bullshit Eyes

  The guys are live in London to watch the Bears play the Bucs at Wembley on Sunday, but first they sit down with Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz to discuss his recent flap with Jim Harbaugh and interview foreign policy guru Henry Kissinger about his favorite games.

  0:55 Released at 8:00am on Friday, 21 October, 2011

• Week Four: Cutler Island

  The guys welcome in a reality show producer to discuss his Jay Cutler-Kristin Cavallari project and talk to a former Bears chaplain about the recent Walter Payton biography.

  0:50 Released at 11:00am on Thursday, 6 October, 2011

• Week Three: Shana Tova

  Rather than dwell on a tough home loss, the guys score an exclusive interview with Steve Bartman and welcome Bears offensive tackle Gabe Carimi into the studio to discuss his proposed Jewish NFL Player Hall of Fame.

  0:53 Released at 3:00pm on Friday, 30 September, 2011

• Week Two: Packers Voodoo

  The guys ponder what went wrong in New Orleans, look ahead to the Week Three showdown with Green Bay and chat with eccentric Colts owner Jim Irsay.

  0:1 Released at 3:00pm on Friday, 23 September, 2011

• Week One (2011)

  The gang is on the road in New Orleans, but with Matt and Scot missing in action, Joe is left to run the show... Luckily, he gets a little help from RJ, Kevin Dorff, Fireman Pete and friend of the show Mikhail Prokhorov.

  0:35 Released at 3:00pm on Thursday, 15 September, 2011

• Prelude to Week One (2011)

  Coming to you live (on tape) from the Water Tower Place Lidz, the guys reconcile with Blog/Podcast Agent Doug Mandel and welcome acclaimed filmmaker/Bears fan Werner Herzog to the show.

  0:42 Released at 3:00pm on Friday, 9 September, 2011

• 2011 Season Preview

  On location in the parking lot of the Jewel-Osco in Bourbonnais, IL (home of the Bears training camp), the guys discuss the coming season, welcome new Bears fan Kelsey Grammer into the fold and Skype with Cowboys owner Jerry Jones.

  0:52 Released at 11:00am on Thursday, 25 August, 2011

• The Best of Bear Down - Volume 2

  Relive the second season of Bear Down with the ultimate highlight package! Starring your hosts Matt Walsh, screenwriter Scot Armstrong, pretend venture capitalist RJ Vanecko and character actor Joe Nunez and featuring all your favorite characters, including Mikhail Prokhorov, Blog/Podcast Agent Doug Mandel, long-snapper Patrick Mannelly, Cousin Leonard, Fireman Pete (née Ed), NFL wife Gina Buffone, Brett Favre, Honey Bear Holly Sanderson and a special guest appearance by Dick Walsh.

  0:1 Released at 7:00pm on Monday, 13 June, 2011

• NFC Championship Game (2011)

  The guys mourn the end of the season following the Bears' loss to the Packers in the NFC Championship game and get backup quarterback Todd Collins on the phone to talk about his playmaking.

  0:52 Released at 5:45pm on Thursday, 27 January, 2011

• Divisional Playoffs (2011)

  The guys celebrate the big playoff win over the Seahawks and talk to a former Bears cheerleader who has a plan to break the supposed Honey Bear Curse.

  0:50 Released at 5:49pm on Wednesday, 19 January, 2011

• Wildcard Weekend (2011)

  The guys enjoy the bye week, look ahead to the Bears' playoff matchup against the Seattle Seahawks and welcome Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov and podcast agent Doug Mandel back to the studio.

  0:56 Released at 4:52pm on Thursday, 13 January, 2011

• Week Seventeen (2010)

  The guys look for the silver lining in their loss to division rivals Green Bay, talk about possible playoff match-ups with Dick Walsh and hold a seance to communicate with the spirit of "Papa Bear" George Halas.

  0:51 Released at 2:02pm on Friday, 7 January, 2011

• Week Sixteen (2010)

  The guys marvel at the Bears' latest performance and wish their listeners a Happy New Year.

  0:3 Released at 11:00am on Wednesday, 29 December, 2010

• Week Fifteen (2010)

  The guys celebrate the Bears' division championship-clinching win over the Vikings with guest commentator Jimmy Pardo and talk to playwright Bill Hunt about his new Bears-themed musical.

  0:49 Released at 11:00am on Wednesday, 22 December, 2010

• Week Fourteen (2010)

  The guys dejectedly review the Patriots' thorough dismantling of their Bears and talk to Fireman Pete about his work on the Metrodome roof.

  0:36 Released at 6:27pm on Wednesday, 15 December, 2010

• Week Thirteen (2010)

  The guys recap another close victory over the Detroit Lions and welcome Gina Buffone back to the studio.

  0:41 Released at 1:10pm on Friday, 10 December, 2010

• Week Twelve (2010)

  The guys break down the Bears' success against Michael Vick's Eagles and talk to unamused Cardinals quarterback Derek Anderson on the phone.

  0:43 Released at 3:51pm on Thursday, 2 December, 2010

• Week Eleven (2010)

  The guys marvel at the Bears' unlikely record after a win over the Miami Dolphins and land a phone interview with the comeback story of the year, Eagles quarterback Michael Vick.

  0:49 Released at 6:58pm on Tuesday, 23 November, 2010

• Week Ten (2010)

  The guys celebrate a season-altering win over the Vikings and talk to Minnesota's aging quarterback Brett Favre in-studio.

  0:47 Released at 12:56pm on Wednesday, 17 November, 2010

• Week Nine (2010)

  The guys review the Bears' win over the Buffalo Bills, confront Joe about his various health issues and speak to New Jersey Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov.

  0:38 Released at 4:57pm on Thursday, 11 November, 2010

• Bye Week (2010)

  The guys look ahead to the Bears' upcoming game against the winless Bills and talk to controversial wide receiver Randy Moss on the phone.

  0:49 Released at 10:28am on Thursday, 4 November, 2010

• Week Seven (2010)

  Despondent after another Bears loss, the guys discuss plans for the upcoming bye week.

  0:43 Released at 5:52pm on Friday, 29 October, 2010

• Week Six (2010)

  The guys bemoan the Bears' poor performance against the Seahawks and talk to the NFL's new "Devastating Hits" assessor.

  0:44 Released at 3:15pm on Thursday, 21 October, 2010

• Week Five (2010)

  The guys breathe a sigh of relief following the Cutler-less Bears' 23-6 drubbing of the Panthers and fulfill a lifelong dream by finally talking to Virginia McCaskey on Skype.

  0:40 Released at 5:48pm on Thursday, 14 October, 2010

• Week Four (2010)

  The guys do their best to keep spirits up following a one-sided loss to the Giants and speak to an NFL neurologist about the peculiarities of Jay Cutler's concussion.

  0:34 Released at 5:24pm on Thursday, 7 October, 2010

• Week Three (2010)

  The guys bask in the glory of a Monday night win over the Packers and talk to Bears long snapper Patrick Mannelly in-studio.

  0:40 Released at 1:30pm on Thursday, 30 September, 2010

• Week Two (2010)

  The guys celebrate the Bears' big win over Dallas and talk to a TMZ reporter about Jay Cutler's recent trip to New York.

  0:24 Released at 6:57pm on Wednesday, 22 September, 2010

• Week One (2010)

  The guys discuss the Bears' controversial Week 1 win over the Lions and chat with Bear wife/tailgate chef Gina Buffone.

  0:33 Released at 8:58pm on Wednesday, 15 September, 2010

• Best of 2009

  In this special bonus episode, relive the highlights of Bear Down's first season with some classic clips.

  0:50 Released at 7:37pm on Wednesday, 15 September, 2010

• 2010 Season Preview

  The guys are back for another season and looking ahead to the Bears' 2010 campaign.

  0:50 Released at 11:00am on Thursday, 9 September, 2010

• Episode 016

  Matt, Scot, RJ and Joe wrap up the season and look ahead to a brighter Bears future, and talk with recently fired offensive coordinator Ron Turner.

  0:35 Released at 9:00pm on Tuesday, 5 January, 2010

• Episode 015

  The guys celebrate the Bears' huge Monday night win over the Vikings and talk to a Chicago native who is manufacturing a Jay Cutler action figure.

  0:37 Released at 7:00pm on Tuesday, 29 December, 2009

• Episode 014

  As a losing season winds down, the guys debate who should replace Lovie Smith, read a listener email and speak to Santa Claus on Skype.

  0:39 Released at 7:00pm on Tuesday, 22 December, 2009

• Episode 013

  Anatomy of a fourth quarter meltdown with Scot Armstrong, RJ Vanecko, Jim U-Boat and Sean Conroy. Plus, Scot and RJ take another meeting with their prospective blog and podcast agent and speak to Tiger Woods' neighbor via Skype.

  0:42 Released at 7:00pm on Tuesday, 15 December, 2009

• Episode 012

  The Bear Down crew damns their team with faint praise after a victory over the Rams and talks to a blog and podcast agent about strategies for taking their show to "the next level."

  0:46 Released at 11:00pm on Tuesday, 8 December, 2009

• Episode 011

  With the wheels off the Bears' season, the guys debate which elite team in the NFL is the best, read some listener emails and speak to disgraced golfer Tiger Woods on Skype.

  0:42 Released at 7:00am on Thursday, 3 December, 2009

• Bear Down Thanksgiving

  A special, pre-taped Thanksgiving 'cast with Matt, Scot, Joe, Horatio Sanz and featuring Jim U-boat and an NFL vet talking about concussions. Gobble gobble!

  0:38 Released at 11:00am on Tuesday, 24 November, 2009

• Episode 009

  The guys return from San Francisco with heavy hearts after witnessing another Bears loss. Horatio Sanz (Saturday Night Live) sits in for RJ, and Bill Belichick grants a rare Skype interview.

  0:37 Released at 9:00pm on Tuesday, 17 November, 2009

• Episode 008

  Matt, Scot, RJ and Joe wallow in the misery of the Bears' most recent performance, and score an exclusive Skype interview with infamous New Mexico soccer player Elizabeth Lambert.

  0:35 Released at 9:00pm on Tuesday, 10 November, 2009

• Episode 007

  The guys examine the Bears' 30-6 drubbing of the woeful Cleveland Browns and nab an exclusive interview with controversial Oakland Raiders coach Tom Cable.

  0:47 Released at 9:00pm on Tuesday, 3 November, 2009

• Episode 006

  The guys commiserate over the Bears' loss to the Bengals and talk to partying Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Jeff Reed via Skype.

  0:44 Released at 9:00pm on Tuesday, 27 October, 2009

• Episode 005

  With Matt on vacation, Scot, RJ, Joe and Jim U-Boat are left to perform the autopsy on the Bears' devastating 21-14 loss to the Falcons.

  0:38 Released at 7:00am on Tuesday, 20 October, 2009

• Episode 004

  The guys look ahead to the matchup against the Falcons and take a phone call from Matt's father Pete.

  0:42 Released at 7:00pm on Monday, 12 October, 2009

• Episode 003

  Matt, Scot, RJ Vanecko and Joe Nunez offer the Bears some movie picks for their bye week.

  0:45 Released at 7:00pm on Wednesday, 7 October, 2009

• Episode 002

  Matt Walsh, Scot Armstrong, RJ Vanecko and Jim U-Boat discuss the state of the Chicago Bears following their Week 3 win over the Seattle Seahawks.

  0:40 Released at 7:00pm on Tuesday, 29 September, 2009

• Welcome to Bear Down

  Matt Walsh kicks off his new Chicago Bears podcast with friends RJ Vanecko and Joe Nunez.

  0:37 Released at 7:00pm on Wednesday, 23 September, 2009