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Jeff Berckes
@berckes.bsky.social
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Talks about the Chicago Bears on 2nd City Gridiron, writes about the NFL at Windy City Gridiron. Drinks bourbon, likely correlated to the first sentence.
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Plenty of #Bears talk from @berckes.bsky.social and @wiltfongjr.bsky.social with the Spain game buzz, #NFL free agency right around the corner, coaching staff changes, and more!!!

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Bear & Balanced: Front Office Departures & Free Agency Outlook
Podcast Episode · 2nd City Gridiron · 02/03/2026 · 1h
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February 3, 2026 at 2:44 AM
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The Pitt is the best show going on tv right now imo.

What's everyone else watching?
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February 2, 2026 at 9:03 PM
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Lester and I are looking to get on the mic a little more regularly this off season compared to last year now that we've got a confirmed winner on our hands
February 1, 2026 at 10:35 PM
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Monday at 6 pm CT join @berckes.bsky.social and @wiltfongjr.bsky.social for some #Bears talk, some coaching and front office recap, and a look forward to free agency!
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Bear & Balanced: Chicago Bears Offseason Moves
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February 1, 2026 at 7:36 PM
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I'd say Al Michaels but he's basically muted himself the last few years...
January 8, 2026 at 8:40 PM
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Check out the video of our latest episode in our ‘85 at 40 series spotlighting the greatest team in the history of sports!

#Bears legend Jay Hilgenberg joins @billtzimmerman.bsky.social and @berckes.bsky.social to talk about center play, the Packers rivalry, and more!
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'85 at 40: Bears legend Jay Hilgenberg talks SBXX, the Packers rivalry, and more
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December 20, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Our '85 at 40 series rolls on, and this time, @billtzimmerman.bsky.social and @berckes.bsky.social talked with #Bears legendary offensive lineman Jay Hilgenberg about their fantastic team, the Packers rivalry, and so much more!

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'85 at 40: Jay Hilgenberg joins!
Podcast Episode · 2nd City Gridiron · 12/20/2025 · 45m
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December 20, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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Always a fun time taking about a #Bears win, and with it coming in blowout fashion, the scales tip way more positively this week! @berckes.bsky.social & @wiltfongjr.bsky.social talk about the game with all their usual 🐻&⚖️ categories!
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Bear & Balanced: Bears Back in First Place With Win Over Browns
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December 16, 2025 at 1:38 AM
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Video version of our latest 🐻&⚖️ with @berckes.bsky.social & @wiltfongjr.bsky.social talking us through the #Bears vs #Packers game.
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Bear & Balanced: Bears not good enough in Green Bay
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December 9, 2025 at 3:50 AM
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Objectively funny from 0-2 to the current 1 seed.

Long way to go but Bears can absolutely be a factor in this NFC race.
November 30, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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It's #SmallBusinessSaturday, so why not show a little support for our podcast channel by taking advantage of 18% off your entire order with promo code HOLIDAY18?

#Bears fans, treat yourself or a loved one!
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November 29, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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Convinced @wiltfongjr.bsky.social to go for an 11 am central start over on @2ndCityGridiron

Join us for lunch as we dive into a monster W for #DaBears
axeltandberg.bsky.social axeltandberg.bsky.social @axeltandberg.bsky.social · Nov 25
As the next game is on Friday, when will the next Bear & Balanced be streaming?
November 29, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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Pretty cool way to get all your holiday shopping done in one transaction AND treat yourself.
wiltfongjr.bsky.social Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. @wiltfongjr.bsky.social · Nov 28
We already launched our #BlackFriday deal, so hit the link and use the code HOLIDAY18 for 18% off all our mech for all our shows with @billtzimmerman.bsky.social, @westsportspt.bsky.social, @ryandroste.bsky.social, @rossread.bsky.social, @jacobinfante.bsky.social, @berckes.bsky.social & more! #Bears
2ndcitygridiron.bsky.social 2nd City Gridiron @2ndcitygridiron.bsky.social · Nov 27
#Bears fans, looking for a unique gift for that special someone, or looking just to treat yourself? Then use our promo code HOLIDAY18 for 18% off everything in our store! Hats, shirts, hoodies, cups, let's go!
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November 28, 2025 at 3:30 AM
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The #Bears are getting Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon back! www.windycitygridiron.com/chicago-bear...
Chicago Bears to activate Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon
Your best source for quality Chicago Bears news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.
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November 27, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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in my eyes, aaron rodgers’ legacy is defined by ducking the bears in his final game at soldier field.
rapsheet.bsky.social Ian Rapoport @rapsheet.bsky.social · Nov 27
Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers (left wrist) was a full participant in practice today, a sign that he’s on track for Sunday.
November 27, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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Wait... Do we know if JaMarcus Russell shared his purple drank with JJ?

Is that what transforms him into "Nine"?
dannyheifetz.bsky.social Danny Heifetz @dannyheifetz.bsky.social · Nov 23
J.J. McCarthy now ranks 851 out of 852 in EPA per Dropback among qualified passers since 2000, per Tru Media. The only player below McCarthy is JaMarcus Russell.
November 24, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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Absolute must read from Nate today.

Carry it with you in your back pocket to the holidays in case your drunk uncle needs to be corrected... Again
November 21, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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Your #Bears are in first place after knocking off the Vikings! Join @berckes.bsky.social & @wiltfongjr.bsky.social as they break down the win, the trenches, Caleb Williams, their playoff hopes, and more on their cooled-down, day-after recap!

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Bear & Balanced: Bears Exact Revenge on Vikings
Podcast Episode · 2nd City Gridiron · 11/18/2025 · 59m
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November 18, 2025 at 4:26 AM
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The #NFL season has passed the halfway point, and @berckes.bsky.social's STEP Differential is coming into focus! The #Rams, #Broncos, #Bears, #Lions, #Seahawks round out the top 5 with the #Jets, #Bengals, and #Titans bringing up the rear.

Details here:
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NFL “STEP Differential” Week 10 2025
Tracking every NFL team’s health with the STEP [Sack + Turnover + Explosive Play] Differential
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November 13, 2025 at 5:31 AM
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It's the 40th Anniversary of the greatest team of all time, and our '85 at 40 series is a fresh take on the 1985 #Bears.

Leslie Frazier, one of the most underappreciated players on that team, joins @billtzimmerman.bsky.social & @berckes.bsky.social, so 🐻⬇️&🔊⬆️ now!
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'85 at 40: Leslie Frazier joins to talk '85 Bears!
Podcast Episode · 2nd City Gridiron · 11/08/2025 · 31m
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November 8, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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@berckes.bsky.social & @wiltfongjr.bsky.social go through this epic #Bears win with all their normal categories. Lots to talk about and plenty of hot bowls of porridge to go around.

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Bear & Balanced: Bears Win a Fun One in Cinci
Podcast Episode · 2nd City Gridiron · 11/04/2025 · 59m
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November 4, 2025 at 6:07 AM
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The #Bears lost their first game in over a month, and @berckes.bsky.social & @wiltfongjr.bsky.social broke it all down on their latest Bear & Balanced podcast. Do you still have faith that the team is on the right track, or are you panicking?!?

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Bear & Balanced: Bears Get Outworked in Baltimore
Podcast Episode · 2nd City Gridiron · 10/28/2025 · 1h 1m
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October 28, 2025 at 2:58 AM
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You said post it when you get it
October 24, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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We're celebrating the 40th anniversary of the 1985 #Bears in our limited series, '85 at 40, and our latest features @berckes.bsky.social & @wiltfongjr.bsky.social putting Super Bowl XX through their Bear & Balanced cooled-down review.

This one was a lot of fun!
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'85 at 40 + Bear & Balanced Special Edition: Super Bowl XX Rewatch
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October 7, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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Huge thanks to #Bears legend Gary Fencik for being so generous with his time and conversation in our latest '85 at 40 limited series!

@billtzimmerman.bsky.social and @berckes.bsky.social had a great time discussing the Super Bowl, the Shuffle, the Letter, and more!
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'85 at 40: Gary Fencik on the leter to keep Buddy Ryan, the Super Bowl Shuffle, and more
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October 4, 2025 at 4:36 PM