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9/15 4 PM: Michael Wilbon

Waddle & Silvy debate the backlash to Caleb Williams’ Pro Football Focus grade and urge Bears fans to ignore the noise after his spectacular Week 1 performance. They discuss the White Sox’s opener strategy, Hagan Smith’s playoff value, and PCA’s chance to become the first Cub in the 40–40 club. Michael Wilbon joins to discuss the Bears’ explosive offense, defensive concerns, Ben Johnson’s aggressive approach, the Cubs’ postseason outlook, and the Bulls’ upcoming season.
4 Sept

9/4 11AM: Jason McKie on Bears Injury Concerns

Jack McGrath and Peggy Kusinski are in for Carmen and Jurko as Jason McKie joins to discuss Bears practice in the heat, defensive injuries and the ongoing uncertainty around Kyler Gordon. McKie explains why the communication around Gordon’s return feels confusing and why the Bears need clarity from the player, trainers, coaches and representation. He also breaks down how Xavion Thomas could fit into Ben Johnson’s offense and why young defensive linemen like Jordan Vandenberg, Jamree Kromah, Daniel Hardy, Contavious Street and Neville Gallimore could surprise people. Peggy’s Keys celebrates Labor Day weekend by looking at how to survive some of the worst jobs imaginable. The hour wraps with Jack and Peggy discussing the excitement around Chicago’s young sports stars, PCA’s MVP season, Caleb Williams embracing the city and how much better the local sports scene feels than it did two years ago.
2 Sept

9/2 4 PM: Chicago Bears Roundtable

Waddle and Silvy commence their annual Chicago Bears Media Roundtable with Courtney Cronin, Adam Jahns, Patrick Finley, Adam Hoge, Dionne Miller, Peggy Kusinski and Pat the Designer.
8 Sept

9/8 7AM: Courtney Cronin

Hour 2: National Bears Reporter for ESPN Courtney Cronin Joined Kap & J. Hood with updates on the Bears and the latest NFL storylines. Kap & Tyler discussed Kirk Herbstreit having a popup store for his late dog Ben, who went with him everywhere. Is it a charming story about a man and his dog or someone that's milking the dog's death? Tyler Aki was in for J. Hood.
25 Aug

8/25 3 PM: Courtney Cronin

Waddle and Silvy react to Jordan Schultz's report that the Bears have explored trade scenarios involving defensive tackle Gervon Dexter before shifting their focus to the team's biggest remaining camp questions. Courtney Cronin joins live from Halas Hall to provide updates on Darnell Wright's elbow injury, the left tackle battle, the safety competition, and why Jalen Johnson's leadership stood out during practice. She also explains why a Dexter trade would not be surprising given the Bears' defensive line depth and discusses Caleb Williams' continued growth within Ben Johnson's offense. The hour also includes a look at the Bears' new rivalry uniforms, Ben Johnson's memorable "don't care" response, and why expectations around Caleb will only continue to grow.
31 Aug

8/31 4 PM: The Good, the Bad, the Dirty

Waddle & Silvy recap the Bears’ preseason finale, including standout performances from Tyson Bagent, Zavion Thomas, Roshon Johnson, Maurice Alexander and Jordan Van Den Burg. The guys discuss how Ben Johnson’s coaching has influenced the development of the Bears’ young players and debate Ryan Poles’ record as general manager. The show also features Waddle & Silvy’s “Good, Bad and Dirty” weekend recap, Pete Crow-Armstrong’s historic stretch with the Cubs, Scottie Scheffler’s continued dominance and a debate over who would win in a fight: a bodybuilder or an arm wrestler.
31 Aug

8/31 5 PM: Aki's A-List

Waddle & Silvy
4 Sept

9/3 5 PM: Jeff Joniak

Waddle & Silvy welcome Jeff Joniak to discuss the Bears’ expectations heading into the 2026 season. Rich shares his 10–7 prediction, praises Caleb Williams and Colston Loveland, and explains why he believes the Bears can take a major step forward. Jeff provides a practice report, including updates on Rome Odunze, D’Andre Swift, Austin Booker, and the Bears’ defensive line. The show also covers the Cubs’ fading division hopes, the White Sox’s playoff push, Jacob Misiorowski’s complaints about the Wrigley Field mound, and Munetaka Murakami’s troubling slump.
6 Aug

8/6 3 PM: Courtney Cronin

Waddle and Silvy are joined by Courtney Cronin for an update from Bears training camp. Then, they run through Waddle's World.
22 Jul

7/22 4 PM: Jeff Joniak

Waddle and Tyler are joined by Jeff Joniak to preview Bears training camp and the rest of the NFC North. Then, they debate who has the better core of young players between the Bears and White Sox.

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