Mr. Rathod's Neighborhood

Chirag S Rathod

Mr Rathod’s Neighborhood, hosted by Chirag Rathod, is a podcast full of laughs, insight, openness and great stories. Through long-form conversations with the people in my life, this podcast hopes to give the listener a better understanding of the connections between us all - Music by KJ & The Good Time Family Band - Artwork by @mrzainsyed - Follow me @mrrathodsneighborhood - "Who we are is a reflection of the people around us"

  1. BEARS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD (eighty-eight) – Home Sweet...Hammond???

    3d ago

    BEARS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD (eighty-eight) – Home Sweet...Hammond???

    This week we discuss the back and forth that is the future home of the Chicago Bears...is it Hammond? Is it Arlington Heights? Can it please just be Chicago???    Bears in the Neighborhood is your weekly insight into the Chicago Bears in under 30 minutes, a podcast hosted by Samir Patel and Chirag Rathod! Bears in the Neighborhood is part of the “Mr. Rathod’s Neighborhood” network of podcasts! --- Music: “Juicy Booty” by Subpar Snatch – used with permission from the band Video: Created using Luma Dream Machine and Clipchamp Podcast Art: Created using Canva Opening Clip: https://www.youtube.com/live/ibT6hpsxCjA?si=arU9E3fk2Uj8ZRZW Closing Clip: https://x.com/TJames312/status/2063674183003848795 --- Do you want to have your Bears thoughts heard on this podcast? Email us a 30 second clip of all your Bears feelings to bearsintheneighborhood@gmail.com and we may feature that clip in a future episode! --- *Samir Patel* Samir is a contributing author for On Tap Sports Net, co-host of the “Bears on Tap” podcast and a lifelong Chicago Bears fan. Website: https://www.mylifewithme.com/ Article/Podcast:  IG and X @smpatel06; @bearsontap   *Chirag Rathod* Chirag is the host of the podcast Mr Rathod’s Neighborhood, an improvisor and a lifelong Chicago Bears fan. Website: https://www.chiragrathod.com/ IG @mrrathodsneighborhood In the Lab Cookin’ with Me & Zazzle: https://youtu.be/MWPkDf2P0Co?si=MZbZhGDY0GJRLpn1 --- Check out the podcast Mr Rathod’s Neighborhood on all streaming platforms to listen to episodes of “Bears in the Neighborhood”.   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6CWTRtL5dizA1iyS2O7qeN?si=573ff211b80c4d8a Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mr-rathods-neighborhood/id1445766040 Video: Episodes available on YouTube! https://youtu.be/QCg8C9zUuok ------ ChiragRathod.com IG: @mrrathodsneighborhood YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chiragrathod9882

    21 min
  2. BEARS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD (eighty-seven) – Best Net Rest Differential: A 2026 Season Preview

    Jun 4

    BEARS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD (eighty-seven) – Best Net Rest Differential: A 2026 Season Preview

    This week we break down the upcoming games of the 2026 season! **Audio only episode**   Bears in the Neighborhood is your weekly insight into the Chicago Bears in under 30 minutes, a podcast hosted by Samir Patel and Chirag Rathod! Bears in the Neighborhood is part of the “Mr. Rathod’s Neighborhood” network of podcasts! --- Music: “Juicy Booty” by Subpar Snatch – used with permission from the band Video: Created using Luma Dream Machine and Clipchamp Podcast Art: Created using Canva Opening Clip: https://x.com/mlfootball/status/2062236707617903002?s=46 --- Do you want to have your Bears thoughts heard on this podcast? Email us a 30 second clip of all your Bears feelings to bearsintheneighborhood@gmail.com and we may feature that clip in a future episode! --- *Samir Patel* Samir is a contributing author for On Tap Sports Net, co-host of the “Bears on Tap” podcast and a lifelong Chicago Bears fan. Website: https://www.mylifewithme.com/ Article/Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/live/5guudLbEk30?si=e74zF8Wj_e7Nu94m IG and X @smpatel06; @bearsontap   *Chirag Rathod* Chirag is the host of the podcast Mr Rathod’s Neighborhood, an improvisor and a lifelong Chicago Bears fan. Website: https://www.chiragrathod.com/ IG @mrrathodsneighborhood In the Lab Cookin’ with Me & Zazzle: https://youtu.be/MWPkDf2P0Co?si=MZbZhGDY0GJRLpn1 --- Check out the podcast Mr Rathod’s Neighborhood on all streaming platforms to listen to episodes of “Bears in the Neighborhood”.   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6CWTRtL5dizA1iyS2O7qeN?si=573ff211b80c4d8a Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mr-rathods-neighborhood/id1445766040 Video: Episodes available on YouTube! https://youtu.be/eUNjEiIwCF0 ------ ChiragRathod.com IG: @mrrathodsneighborhood YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chiragrathod9882

    19 min
  3. BEARS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD (eighty-six) – #FreeLBIII

    May 28

    BEARS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD (eighty-six) – #FreeLBIII

    This week we focus on the “dog” of Ben Johnson's offense – Luther Burden III #FreeLBIII   Bears in the Neighborhood is your weekly insight into the Chicago Bears in under 30 minutes, a podcast hosted by Samir Patel and Chirag Rathod! Bears in the Neighborhood is part of the “Mr. Rathod’s Neighborhood” network of podcasts! --- Music: “Juicy Booty” by Subpar Snatch – used with permission from the band Video: Created using Luma Dream Machine and Clipchamp Podcast Art: Created using Canva Opening Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofUMAF5Rum4 --- Do you want to have your Bears thoughts heard on this podcast? Email us a 30 second clip of all your Bears feelings to bearsintheneighborhood@gmail.com and we may feature that clip in a future episode! --- *Samir Patel* Samir is a contributing author for On Tap Sports Net, co-host of the “Bears on Tap” podcast and a lifelong Chicago Bears fan. Website: https://www.mylifewithme.com/ Article/Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/live/5guudLbEk30?si=e74zF8Wj_e7Nu94m IG and X @smpatel06; @bearsontap   *Chirag Rathod* Chirag is the host of the podcast Mr Rathod’s Neighborhood, an improvisor and a lifelong Chicago Bears fan. Website: https://www.chiragrathod.com/ IG @mrrathodsneighborhood In the Lab Cookin’ with Me & Zazzle: https://youtu.be/MWPkDf2P0Co?si=MZbZhGDY0GJRLpn1 --- Check out the podcast Mr Rathod’s Neighborhood on all streaming platforms to listen to episodes of “Bears in the Neighborhood”.   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6CWTRtL5dizA1iyS2O7qeN?si=573ff211b80c4d8a Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mr-rathods-neighborhood/id1445766040 Video: Episodes available on YouTube! https://youtu.be/l-Ny-dE8ld4 ------ ChiragRathod.com IG: @mrrathodsneighborhood YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chiragrathod9882

    19 min
  4. BEARS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD (eighty-five) – The Itsy-Bitsy Spider Blitzed up the Waterspout

    May 6

    BEARS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD (eighty-five) – The Itsy-Bitsy Spider Blitzed up the Waterspout

    This week focus on the “engine” of Dennis Allen’s defense – Kyler Gordon!   Bears in the Neighborhood is your weekly insight into the Chicago Bears in under 30 minutes, a podcast hosted by Samir Patel and Chirag Rathod! Bears in the Neighborhood is part of the “Mr. Rathod’s Neighborhood” network of podcasts! --- Music: “Juicy Booty” by Subpar Snatch – used with permission from the band Video: Created using Luma Dream Machine and Clipchamp Podcast Art: Created using Canva Opening Clip: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/v9QKALYx3kg --- Do you want to have your Bears thoughts heard on this podcast? Email us a 30 second clip of all your Bears feelings to bearsintheneighborhood@gmail.com and we may feature that clip in a future episode! --- *Samir Patel* Samir is a contributing author for On Tap Sports Net, co-host of the “Bears on Tap” podcast and a lifelong Chicago Bears fan. Website: https://www.mylifewithme.com/ Article/Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gPGGwMOeCE&list=PLGUe-p_weqh0UHdkhv5BdWYIJI7qILMdJ IG and X @smpatel06; @bearsontap   *Chirag Rathod* Chirag is the host of the podcast Mr Rathod’s Neighborhood, an improvisor and a lifelong Chicago Bears fan. Website: https://www.chiragrathod.com/ IG @mrrathodsneighborhood In the Lab Cookin’ with Me & Zazzle: https://youtu.be/MWPkDf2P0Co?si=MZbZhGDY0GJRLpn1 --- Check out the podcast Mr Rathod’s Neighborhood on all streaming platforms to listen to episodes of “Bears in the Neighborhood”.   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6CWTRtL5dizA1iyS2O7qeN?si=573ff211b80c4d8a Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mr-rathods-neighborhood/id1445766040 Video: Episodes available on YouTube! https://youtu.be/ESU4KE5smoU ------ ChiragRathod.com IG: @mrrathodsneighborhood YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chiragrathod9882

    19 min
  5. BEARS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD (eighty-four) – What...a Tight End?!?!

    Apr 30

    BEARS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD (eighty-four) – What...a Tight End?!?!

    This week we talk about all the new faces the Bears just drafted and what that means for the team moving forward!   Bears in the Neighborhood is your weekly insight into the Chicago Bears in under 30 minutes, a podcast hosted by Samir Patel and Chirag Rathod! Bears in the Neighborhood is part of the “Mr. Rathod’s Neighborhood” network of podcasts! --- Music: “Juicy Booty” by Subpar Snatch – used with permission from the band Video: Created using Luma Dream Machine and Clipchamp Podcast Art: Created using Canva Opening Clip: https://x.com/BearsOnSI/status/2048259248648237283?s=20 --- Do you want to have your Bears thoughts heard on this podcast? Email us a 30 second clip of all your Bears feelings to bearsintheneighborhood@gmail.com and we may feature that clip in a future episode! --- *Samir Patel* Samir is a contributing author for On Tap Sports Net, co-host of the “Bears on Tap” podcast and a lifelong Chicago Bears fan. Website: https://www.mylifewithme.com/ Article/Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbJ-irp00_Q IG and X @smpatel06; @bearsontap   *Chirag Rathod* Chirag is the host of the podcast Mr Rathod’s Neighborhood, an improvisor and a lifelong Chicago Bears fan. Website: https://www.chiragrathod.com/ IG @mrrathodsneighborhood In the Lab Cookin’ with Me & Zazzle: https://youtu.be/MWPkDf2P0Co?si=MZbZhGDY0GJRLpn1 --- Check out the podcast Mr Rathod’s Neighborhood on all streaming platforms to listen to episodes of “Bears in the Neighborhood”.   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6CWTRtL5dizA1iyS2O7qeN?si=573ff211b80c4d8a Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mr-rathods-neighborhood/id1445766040 Video: Episodes available on YouTube! https://youtu.be/KQc9i8ZFYto ------ ChiragRathod.com IG: @mrrathodsneighborhood YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chiragrathod9882

    30 min
  6. BEARS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD (eighty-three) – Gracen Halton Needs to Happen: A Mock Draft Special

    Apr 22

    BEARS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD (eighty-three) – Gracen Halton Needs to Happen: A Mock Draft Special

    This week we talk through 4 mock drafts and explore the many pathways the Bears could go in this years draft!   Bears in the Neighborhood is your weekly insight into the Chicago Bears in under 30 minutes, a podcast hosted by Samir Patel and Chirag Rathod! Bears in the Neighborhood is part of the “Mr. Rathod’s Neighborhood” network of podcasts! --- Music: “Juicy Booty” by Subpar Snatch – used with permission from the band Video: Created using Luma Dream Machine and Clipchamp Podcast Art: Created using Canva Opening Clip: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/aIaARwAWIUY --- Do you want to have your Bears thoughts heard on this podcast? Email us a 30 second clip of all your Bears feelings to bearsintheneighborhood@gmail.com and we may feature that clip in a future episode! --- *Samir Patel* Samir is a contributing author for On Tap Sports Net, co-host of the “Bears on Tap” podcast and a lifelong Chicago Bears fan. Website: https://www.mylifewithme.com/ Article/Podcast: https://ontapsportsnet.com/nfl/chicago-bears/chicago-bears-mock-nfl-draft-inside-the-war-room/ IG and X @smpatel06; @bearsontap   *Chirag Rathod* Chirag is the host of the podcast Mr Rathod’s Neighborhood, an improvisor and a lifelong Chicago Bears fan. Website: https://www.chiragrathod.com/ IG @mrrathodsneighborhood In the Lab Cookin’ with Me & Zazzle: https://youtu.be/MWPkDf2P0Co?si=MZbZhGDY0GJRLpn1 --- Check out the podcast Mr Rathod’s Neighborhood on all streaming platforms to listen to episodes of “Bears in the Neighborhood”.   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6CWTRtL5dizA1iyS2O7qeN?si=573ff211b80c4d8a Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mr-rathods-neighborhood/id1445766040 Video: Episodes available on YouTube! https://youtu.be/1mxNI25ZfR4 ------ ChiragRathod.com IG: @mrrathodsneighborhood YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chiragrathod9882

    22 min
  7. BEARS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD (eighty-two) – 25(ish) Names for that 25(th) Pick in 25(ish) Minutes

    Apr 9

    BEARS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD (eighty-two) – 25(ish) Names for that 25(th) Pick in 25(ish) Minutes

    This week we talk about the potential picks the Bears can make at 25 and what that pick says about where they think they are heading into 2026!   Bears in the Neighborhood is your weekly insight into the Chicago Bears in under 30 minutes, a podcast hosted by Samir Patel and Chirag Rathod! Bears in the Neighborhood is part of the “Mr. Rathod’s Neighborhood” network of podcasts! --- Music: “Juicy Booty” by Subpar Snatch – used with permission from the band Video: Created using Luma Dream Machine and Clipchamp Podcast Art: Created using Canva Opening Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQiKixcD6CI --- Do you want to have your Bears thoughts heard on this podcast? Email us a 30 second clip of all your Bears feelings to bearsintheneighborhood@gmail.com and we may feature that clip in a future episode! --- *Samir Patel* Samir is a contributing author for On Tap Sports Net, co-host of the “Bears on Tap” podcast and a lifelong Chicago Bears fan. Website: https://www.mylifewithme.com/ Article/Podcast: https://ontapsportsnet.com/nfl/chicago-bears/bears-re-sign-safety-elijah-hicks-bolster-depth-in-secondary/ IG and X @smpatel06; @bearsontap   *Chirag Rathod* Chirag is the host of the podcast Mr Rathod’s Neighborhood, an improvisor and a lifelong Chicago Bears fan. Website: https://www.chiragrathod.com/ IG @mrrathodsneighborhood In the Lab Cookin’ with Me & Zazzle: https://youtu.be/MWPkDf2P0Co?si=MZbZhGDY0GJRLpn1 --- Check out the podcast Mr Rathod’s Neighborhood on all streaming platforms to listen to episodes of “Bears in the Neighborhood”.   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6CWTRtL5dizA1iyS2O7qeN?si=573ff211b80c4d8a Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mr-rathods-neighborhood/id1445766040 Video: Episodes available on YouTube! https://youtu.be/YbpjDUfLj0w ------ ChiragRathod.com IG: @mrrathodsneighborhood YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chiragrathod9882

    23 min
  8. BEARS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD (eighty-one) – F*@k Arlington Heights...(and Indiana) 2!

    Mar 27

    BEARS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD (eighty-one) – F*@k Arlington Heights...(and Indiana) 2!

    This week we bring on special guests LoneStarDaddy and Eagleman (my childhood friends’ Mathias and Abel) to talk about all things Bears offseason – who we’ve signed, who we’ll draft and most importantly...F*@K ARLINGTON HEIGHTS AND INDIANA TOO!   Bears in the Neighborhood is your weekly insight into the Chicago Bears in under 30 minutes, a podcast hosted by Samir Patel and Chirag Rathod! Bears in the Neighborhood is part of the “Mr. Rathod’s Neighborhood” network of podcasts! --- Music: “Juicy Booty” by Subpar Snatch – used with permission from the band Video: Created using Luma Dream Machine and Clipchamp Podcast Art: Created using Canva Opening Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFWMBE-mQEc --- Do you want to have your Bears thoughts heard on this podcast? Email us a 30 second clip of all your Bears feelings to bearsintheneighborhood@gmail.com and we may feature that clip in a future episode! --- *Samir Patel* Samir is a contributing author for On Tap Sports Net, co-host of the “Bears on Tap” podcast and a lifelong Chicago Bears fan. Website: https://www.mylifewithme.com/ Article/Podcast: https://ontapsportsnet.com/nfl/chicago-bears/bears-sign-ot-jedrick-willis-to-one-year-deal-set-up-competition-at-left-tackle/ IG and X @smpatel06; @bearsontap   *Chirag Rathod* Chirag is the host of the podcast Mr Rathod’s Neighborhood, an improvisor and a lifelong Chicago Bears fan. Website: https://www.chiragrathod.com/ IG @mrrathodsneighborhood In the Lab Cookin’ with Me & Zazzle: https://youtu.be/MWPkDf2P0Co?si=MZbZhGDY0GJRLpn1 --- Check out the podcast Mr Rathod’s Neighborhood on all streaming platforms to listen to episodes of “Bears in the Neighborhood”.   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6CWTRtL5dizA1iyS2O7qeN?si=573ff211b80c4d8a Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mr-rathods-neighborhood/id1445766040 Video: Episodes available on YouTube! https://youtu.be/ZfbsHoAn3eQ   ------ ChiragRathod.com IG: @mrrathodsneighborhood YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chiragrathod9882

    33 min

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Mr Rathod’s Neighborhood, hosted by Chirag Rathod, is a podcast full of laughs, insight, openness and great stories. Through long-form conversations with the people in my life, this podcast hopes to give the listener a better understanding of the connections between us all - Music by KJ & The Good Time Family Band - Artwork by @mrzainsyed - Follow me @mrrathodsneighborhood - "Who we are is a reflection of the people around us"