The Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast

Bleacher Nation, Luis Medina, Matt Rooney, Patrick Flowers
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The Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast is your go-to source for smart, entertaining, and insightful Chicago Bears talk. Hosted by Luis Medina, Patrick Flowers, and Matt Rooney of Bleacher Nation, this show dives into everything Bears fans need to know. New episodes Monday (or the day after a game).

  1. Oct 21

    Bears Beat Falcons, Caleb Williams Takeaways & Patriots TNF Preview | Bleacher Nation Bears

    The Bears are back in the win column after a 31-23 victory over the Falcons, and the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast is breaking down an encouraging all-around performance before a short turnaround into Thursday Night Football. Hosts Luis Medina, Patrick Flowers, and Matt Rooney reflect on a win that featured contributions from across the roster. The guys discuss Caleb Williams’ performance, including a little less reliance on designed or improvised rushing without sacrificing the escapability that makes him dangerous when plays break down. From there, attention turns quickly to the New England Patriots and a Thursday night matchup in Chicago. The crew previews the biggest questions and matchups heading into the short week and what the Bears need to do to build some momentum with another win under the lights. Twitter: @PatrickKFlowers, @mrooney23, @lcm1986 Get your Cubs Coverage at https://www.bleachernation.com/cubsGet your Bears Coverage at https://www.bleachernation.com/bearsGet your Bulls Coverage at https://www.bleachernation.com/bullsGet your Blackhawks Coverage at https://www.bleachernation.com/blackhawksGet Sports Betting Updates, Info, & Tips at https://www.bleachernation.com/betting Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  2. Oct 16

    Packers Loss Fallout, Bears Cornerback Need & Falcons Preview | Bleacher Nation Bears

    The Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast is picking up the pieces after a rough 31-7 loss to the Packers and trying to separate the short-term frustrations from the bigger-picture concerns. Hosts Luis Medina, Patrick Flowers, and Matt Rooney discuss why the offensive struggles are a little easier to stomach with Tyson Bagent under center, while the defensive collapse raises much more serious questions. The biggest concern now is the secondary, where cornerback has emerged as a clear need as the trade deadline approaches. The guys discuss whether the Bears have the draft capital and motivation to make a move, what kind of help the defense actually needs, and how much one addition could realistically change things. From there, they turn the page to the Falcons matchup and run through their broader thoughts on the roster, individual player performances, and where this team stands entering the next stretch of the season. Twitter: @PatrickKFlowers, @mrooney23, @lcm1986 Get your Cubs Coverage at https://www.bleachernation.com/cubsGet your Bears Coverage at https://www.bleachernation.com/bearsGet your Bulls Coverage at https://www.bleachernation.com/bullsGet your Blackhawks Coverage at https://www.bleachernation.com/blackhawksGet Sports Betting Updates, Info, & Tips at https://www.bleachernation.com/betting Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  3. Oct 8

    Bears vs. Packers Preview & O-Line Confidence | Bleacher Nation Bears

    The Bears are coming off a 23-12 win over the Jets, and the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast briefly looks back at what went right before shifting almost entirely to one of the biggest games on the schedule. Hosts Luis Medina, Patrick Flowers, and Matt Rooney turn their attention to the Week 5 rivalry matchup against the Green Bay Packers, where confidence is running high. The guys discuss why they like how Chicago matches up, what has them feeling encouraged about the direction of the offense, and why the offensive line has become one of the biggest reasons for optimism. They also look at how the Bears might attack Green Bay through the air, including whether this could be the week Chicago finally leans into more double-move opportunities for Rome Odunze and takes advantage of his ability to win vertically. Twitter: @PatrickKFlowers, @mrooney23, @lcm1986 Get your Cubs Coverage at https://www.bleachernation.com/cubsGet your Bears Coverage at https://www.bleachernation.com/bearsGet your Bulls Coverage at https://www.bleachernation.com/bullsGet your Blackhawks Coverage at https://www.bleachernation.com/blackhawksGet Sports Betting Updates, Info, & Tips at https://www.bleachernation.com/betting Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  4. Sep 29

    Case Keenum Shines, Bears QB1 Debate & Jets Week 4 Preview | Bleacher Nation Bears

    The Bears are coming off Monday Night Football, and the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast is breaking down what stood out before turning the page to Week 4. Hosts Luis Medina, Patrick Flowers, and Matt Rooney share their favorite Case Keenum moments from Monday night, give the defense some deserved love, and identify a couple of players who need to get things turned around quickly. That leads into the biggest question of the week: What should the Bears do at QB1? Keenum finished 24-of-34 for 247 yards with three total touchdowns, a 110.8 passer rating, and a 74.5 QBR. The guys discuss whether that performance was enough to earn another start and how Chicago should handle the position moving forward. From there, attention shifts to the New York Jets, who have already dropped games to the Packers and Lions. The crew looks at what the Bears need to do to make it three straight losses to NFC North opponents before wrapping up with their Week 4 predictions. Twitter: @PatrickKFlowers, @mrooney23, @lcm1986 Get your Cubs Coverage at https://www.bleachernation.com/cubsGet your Bears Coverage at https://www.bleachernation.com/bearsGet your Bulls Coverage at https://www.bleachernation.com/bullsGet your Blackhawks Coverage at https://www.bleachernation.com/blackhawksGet Sports Betting Updates, Info, & Tips at https://www.bleachernation.com/betting Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  5. Sep 24

    Bears vs. Eagles Preview, Garrett Bradbury Concerns & Week 3 X-Factors | Bleacher Nation Bears

    Week 3 is here, and the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast is trying to turn the page from a frustrating Week 2 before a tough matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles. Hosts Luis Medina, Patrick Flowers, and Matt Rooney briefly revisit what went wrong last week, including the problems Brian Flores’ defense created for Chicago and what the Bears can learn from another difficult offensive showing. The guys then return to Garrett Bradbury, who was a player to watch last week but left plenty of questions unanswered. They discuss whether there are reasons for optimism moving forward and what needs to improve along the interior of the offensive line. From there, attention shifts to the Bears’ Week 3 X-factors, with penalties at the top of the list. The crew discusses why Chicago has to play cleaner football against the Eagles before wrapping up with their predictions for the matchup. Twitter: @PatrickKFlowers, @mrooney23, @lcm1986 Get your Cubs Coverage at https://www.bleachernation.com/cubsGet your Bears Coverage at https://www.bleachernation.com/bearsGet your Bulls Coverage at https://www.bleachernation.com/bullsGet your Blackhawks Coverage at https://www.bleachernation.com/blackhawksGet Sports Betting Updates, Info, & Tips at https://www.bleachernation.com/betting Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  6. Sep 17

    Bears vs. Vikings Preview, Garrett Bradbury & Week 2 X-Factors | Bleacher Nation Bears

    Week 2 is here, and the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast is turning the page from the season opener to a divisional matchup with the Minnesota Vikings. Hosts Luis Medina, Patrick Flowers, and Matt Rooney begin by looking back at their favorite moments from Week 1 before shifting their focus to what the Bears need to do against Minnesota. The guys spotlight some of the most important players to watch beyond Caleb Williams, including Garrett Bradbury, whose Week 1 performance produced some mixed evaluations. They discuss what his early returns might mean for the offensive line and why his familiarity with Brian Flores’ defensive system could matter against the Vikings. The episode wraps with a look at the Bears’ Week 2 X-factors, including Press Taylor and the behind-the-scenes work that could help Ben Johnson find an edge in a difficult divisional matchup. Twitter: @PatrickKFlowers, @mrooney23, @lcm1986 Get your Cubs Coverage at https://www.bleachernation.com/cubsGet your Bears Coverage at https://www.bleachernation.com/bearsGet your Bulls Coverage at https://www.bleachernation.com/bullsGet your Blackhawks Coverage at https://www.bleachernation.com/blackhawksGet Sports Betting Updates, Info, & Tips at https://www.bleachernation.com/betting Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  7. Sep 10

    Bears Week 1 Preview, Players to Watch & 2026 Season Predictions | Bleacher Nation Bears

    Week 1 is here, and the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast is setting the table for the start of the regular season. Hosts Luis Medina, Patrick Flowers, and Matt Rooney open with a temperature check on the Bears heading into Week 1 and how confident they feel about this team after an offseason full of expectations. The guys then highlight some of the most important Bears to watch beyond Caleb Williams, including D’Andre Swift and his role in Ben Johnson’s offense. With Johnson emphasizing the importance of the running game throughout the offseason, they discuss what Swift could mean for Chicago’s offense right out of the gate. Finally, it’s time for some season superlatives and predictions. Patrick has the Bears finishing 12-5, Matt checks in at 11-6, and Luis lands at 10-7 as they make their picks for offensive and defensive MVP, the players with the most to gain and lose this season, and even predict a potential Bears Super Bowl opponent. Twitter: @PatrickKFlowers, @mrooney23, @lcm1986 Get your Cubs Coverage at https://www.bleachernation.com/cubsGet your Bears Coverage at https://www.bleachernation.com/bearsGet your Bulls Coverage at https://www.bleachernation.com/bullsGet your Blackhawks Coverage at https://www.bleachernation.com/blackhawksGet Sports Betting Updates, Info, & Tips at https://www.bleachernation.com/betting Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  8. Aug 20

    Joint Practice Takeaways, Preseason Reactions & Ozzy Trapilo’s Role | Bleacher Nation Bears

    The preseason is rolling along, and the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast breaks down the latest from joint practices and Chicago’s opening exhibition action, presented by Obvious Shirts. Hosts Patrick Flowers, Matt Rooney, and Luis Medina start with their overall impressions from the Bears’ joint practice sessions, including what stood out and what these reps can actually tell us before the regular season begins. From there, the guys revisit the preseason opener, discussing what they liked, what they didn’t, and how the offensive and defensive lines held up. They also dig into the latest depth chart questions, with a particular focus on Ozzy Trapilo and what the Bears should do with the competition in front of him. The episode wraps with a look ahead to the next week of preseason action and the storylines worth monitoring as roster decisions get closer. Twitter: @PatrickKFlowers, @mrooney23, @lcm1986 Get your Cubs Coverage at https://www.bleachernation.com/cubs Get your Bears Coverage at https://www.bleachernation.com/bears Get your Bulls Coverage at https://www.bleachernation.com/bulls Get your Blackhawks Coverage at https://www.bleachernation.com/blackhawks Get Sports Betting Updates, Info, & Tips at https://www.bleachernation.com/betting Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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The Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast is your go-to source for smart, entertaining, and insightful Chicago Bears talk. Hosted by Luis Medina, Patrick Flowers, and Matt Rooney of Bleacher Nation, this show dives into everything Bears fans need to know. New episodes Monday (or the day after a game).

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  • Creator
    Bleacher Nation, Luis Medina, Matt Rooney, Patrick Flowers
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    46
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Betsperts Group
  • Show Website
    The Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast

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