Dan Bernstein Unfiltered

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Dan Bernstein Unfiltered is where Chicago sports gets told straight — no filters, no filler. After nearly three decades on Chicago radio, Dan’s back with longtime executive producer Matt Abbatacola at his side, ready to break down the stories that actually matter.From the highs and lows of the Chicago Bears, Bulls, Cubs, White Sox, and Blackhawks to the biggest headlines across the sports world, nothing’s off-limits. Expect sharp takes, smart debate, and the kind of unflinching honesty Chicago fans have always known Dan for — with Matt chiming in when it counts.New episodes drop every weekday morning.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Chicago Bulls New Opportunity: Why Bryson Graham Needs to Take EVERY Call

    Dan Bernstein believes Bryson Graham is in a rare and valuable position right now as an unknown commodity on the NBA scene, and he needs to fully lean into it. 0:00 Chicago Bulls 17:15 Chicago Cubs 36:45 Dodgers According to Dan, that means being aggressive, open-minded, and proactive taking every call, exploring every opportunity, and evaluating every possible avenue to improve the Bulls. Nothing should be off the table, including players who might typically be considered untouchable. The idea is simple: when you don’t yet have a defined league-wide reputation, you have flexibility—use it. On the Cubs, Dan is preaching patience. Despite a three-game losing streak, he reminded fans this is the natural rhythm of a 162-game season. Slumps happen, and overreacting to a small skid is shortsighted. His message: don’t panic—this is baseball. Around Major League Baseball, the Dodgers are set to honor two former players, Billy Bean and Glenn Burke, during Pride Night. Dan highlighted the significance of recognizing their contributions and legacy, especially given their impact as openly gay figures connected to the sport. And in college football, Lane Kiffin made comments comparing recruiting at LSU versus Ole Miss, which stirred some backlash. Dan doesn’t see the issue. From his perspective, Kiffin was simply stating the obvious realities of recruiting differences between programs, and he doesn’t understand why people are taking offense. Dan Bernstein Unfiltered drops Monday-Friday 11am CT Make sure to subscribe to... ✅ Dan Bernstein Unfiltered ✅ Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast 🏈 ✅ Organization Win Championships: A Chicago Bulls Podcast 🏀 ✅ Off The Ivy: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ⚾️ All links to YouTube, Apple, Spotify and more available on 312Sports.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1hr 6min
  2. 4 DAYS AGO

    Craig Counsell’s Masterpiece: How the Cubs Are Winning Despite Pitching Injuries

    Dan Bernstein floated a compelling idea today: if the season ended right now, Craig Counsell would be the early frontrunner for Manager of the Year. And it’s hard to argue. 0:00 Craig Counsell 25:45 MLB manager ejections 42:20 A man, a rock and a seal The Cubs are sitting atop the NL Central with the second‑best record in all of baseball, despite being ravaged by pitching injuries. They’re doing it with depth guys, patched‑together rotations, and a clubhouse that hasn’t flinched. The only team ahead of them? Atlanta — by a single game. And fittingly, that’s who the Cubs see next, opening a three‑game series tonight against the Braves in a true measuring‑stick matchup. It also raises a broader question about the modern game: do baseball fans actually miss the old‑school manager ejections? The red‑faced blowups, the dirt‑kicking, the choreographed arguments with umpires that were more performance art than protest? As technology continues to reshape baseball — pitch clocks, replay review, automated strike‑zone assistance on the horizon — those phony sideshows are disappearing. And honestly, that might be a good thing. The game is faster, cleaner, and more honest than it used to be. The drama now comes from execution, not theatrics. And with that, we wrap things up today with one last story — a man, a seal, and a rock. Dan Bernstein Unfiltered drops Monday-Friday 11am CT Make sure to subscribe to... ✅ Dan Bernstein Unfiltered ✅ Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast 🏈 ✅ Organization Win Championships: A Chicago Bulls Podcast 🏀 ✅ Off The Ivy: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ⚾️ All links to YouTube, Apple, Spotify and more available on 312Sports.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    56 min
  3. 5 DAYS AGO

    Chicago Bulls land the 4th pick - a franchise-changing moment?

    The Chicago Bulls finally caught a break, landing the 4th overall pick in the NBA Draft — and Dan Bernstein believes this could be a franchise‑changing moment for the Bulls and new power broker Bryson Graham. 0:00 Chicago Bulls 14:50 Wembanyama 20:50 Anthony Edwards 29:00 Knicks Fans 33:20 Mike Clevenger 48:50 Devil Wears Prada 2 59:45 DBU Picks With no front office fully in place and no head coach yet, there’s still plenty of uncertainty, but a top‑5 pick gives the rebuild a real chance to start on solid footing. The NBA Playoffs continue to deliver, including a notable — and frustrating — moment when Victor Wembanyama was ejected. Dan discusses why it was a dumb, avoidable situation, but also an important learning experience for a young superstar discovering just how intense the playoff pressure cooker can be. In baseball, the Mike Clevinger story takes on new significance as more details surface, raising serious questions about whether the MLB investigation fell well short of doing enough. Dan also shares his thoughts after seeing The Devil Wears Prada 2, breaking down what worked, what didn’t, and whether the sequel was worth the wait. We wrap things up, as always, with DBU Picks. Dan Bernstein Unfiltered drops Monday-Friday 11am CT Make sure to subscribe to... ✅ Dan Bernstein Unfiltered ✅ Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast 🏈 ✅ Organization Win Championships: A Chicago Bulls Podcast 🏀 ✅ Off The Ivy: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ⚾️ All links to YouTube, Apple, Spotify and more available on 312Sports.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1hr 2min

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Dan Bernstein Unfiltered is where Chicago sports gets told straight — no filters, no filler. After nearly three decades on Chicago radio, Dan’s back with longtime executive producer Matt Abbatacola at his side, ready to break down the stories that actually matter.From the highs and lows of the Chicago Bears, Bulls, Cubs, White Sox, and Blackhawks to the biggest headlines across the sports world, nothing’s off-limits. Expect sharp takes, smart debate, and the kind of unflinching honesty Chicago fans have always known Dan for — with Matt chiming in when it counts.New episodes drop every weekday morning.

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