Chad Vonk
@chadvonk.bsky.social
Bears fan & Illinois alum living north of the Cheddar Curtain. Liberal.
Interests include cooking/BBQing, gardening, raising chickens, beer, & bourbon.
Interests include cooking/BBQing, gardening, raising chickens, beer, & bourbon.
Day 4: Chimay Premiere (Belgian Dubbel). 7%
Straight candy from the Voncke motherland.
Straight candy from the Voncke motherland.
November 30, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Day 4: Chimay Premiere (Belgian Dubbel). 7%
Straight candy from the Voncke motherland.
Straight candy from the Voncke motherland.
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@berckes.bsky.social & @wiltfongjr.bsky.social always strive to keep it balanced, but when the #Bears go to Philly and beat up the #Eagles, then the show skews a bit more towards the positive. Plenty of trench talk on their latest Bear & Balanced!
🐻⬇️&🔊⬆️ here:
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🐻⬇️&🔊⬆️ here:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2...
Bear & Balanced: Bears Play Bully-Ball Against the Eagles
Podcast Episode · 2nd City Gridiron · 11/29/2025 · 1h 8m
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November 29, 2025 at 8:10 PM
@berckes.bsky.social & @wiltfongjr.bsky.social always strive to keep it balanced, but when the #Bears go to Philly and beat up the #Eagles, then the show skews a bit more towards the positive. Plenty of trench talk on their latest Bear & Balanced!
🐻⬇️&🔊⬆️ here:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2...
🐻⬇️&🔊⬆️ here:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2...
Day 3: Founders KBS Iced Latte imperial golden ale with coffee, cocoa nibs, milk sugar, & vanilla aged in bourbon barrels. 11%
I can't really taste the bourbon barrel but everything else comes through nicely. It's tasty & Founders rarely misses.
I can't really taste the bourbon barrel but everything else comes through nicely. It's tasty & Founders rarely misses.
November 29, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Day 3: Founders KBS Iced Latte imperial golden ale with coffee, cocoa nibs, milk sugar, & vanilla aged in bourbon barrels. 11%
I can't really taste the bourbon barrel but everything else comes through nicely. It's tasty & Founders rarely misses.
I can't really taste the bourbon barrel but everything else comes through nicely. It's tasty & Founders rarely misses.
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Pretty cool way to get all your holiday shopping done in one transaction AND treat yourself.
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November 28, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Pretty cool way to get all your holiday shopping done in one transaction AND treat yourself.
BEAR THE FUCK DOWN!!!
November 28, 2025 at 11:07 PM
BEAR THE FUCK DOWN!!!
Day 2: The Bruery Black Tuesday bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout. It's a whooping 19.4%!
This is fantastic & definitely a sipper.
Also, it's game day. We're due for a loss and this is a step up in competition. I'm predicting 20 - 27, bad guys, but I'd love to be wrong. Bear Down!
This is fantastic & definitely a sipper.
Also, it's game day. We're due for a loss and this is a step up in competition. I'm predicting 20 - 27, bad guys, but I'd love to be wrong. Bear Down!
November 28, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Day 2: The Bruery Black Tuesday bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout. It's a whooping 19.4%!
This is fantastic & definitely a sipper.
Also, it's game day. We're due for a loss and this is a step up in competition. I'm predicting 20 - 27, bad guys, but I'd love to be wrong. Bear Down!
This is fantastic & definitely a sipper.
Also, it's game day. We're due for a loss and this is a step up in competition. I'm predicting 20 - 27, bad guys, but I'd love to be wrong. Bear Down!
Advent calendar Year 11 / Day 1: Central Waters Headless Heron Barrel Aged Pumpkin Spice Ale with nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, & cloves. 12%
Superb start. Central Waters doesn't miss.
And Happy Thanksgiving!
Superb start. Central Waters doesn't miss.
And Happy Thanksgiving!
November 27, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Advent calendar Year 11 / Day 1: Central Waters Headless Heron Barrel Aged Pumpkin Spice Ale with nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, & cloves. 12%
Superb start. Central Waters doesn't miss.
And Happy Thanksgiving!
Superb start. Central Waters doesn't miss.
And Happy Thanksgiving!
The Chicago MF'ing Bears are 8-3!!!!
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November 23, 2025 at 9:24 PM
The Chicago MF'ing Bears are 8-3!!!!
The Bears are down LB1, LB2, LB3, CB1, CB2, CB4, DE2, & LT1 today.
I've been waffling on my prediction and I'm flipping it from Friday.....27 - 24, good guys.
Game day. BTFD!
I've been waffling on my prediction and I'm flipping it from Friday.....27 - 24, good guys.
Game day. BTFD!
November 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The Bears are down LB1, LB2, LB3, CB1, CB2, CB4, DE2, & LT1 today.
I've been waffling on my prediction and I'm flipping it from Friday.....27 - 24, good guys.
Game day. BTFD!
I've been waffling on my prediction and I'm flipping it from Friday.....27 - 24, good guys.
Game day. BTFD!
Happy Friday! And if any of you have any experience playing LB, please report to 1410 S Museum Campus Dr. on Sunday morning.
November 21, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Happy Friday! And if any of you have any experience playing LB, please report to 1410 S Museum Campus Dr. on Sunday morning.
Not sure how long it'll last but I'm enjoying 1st place in the NFCN for now!
November 19, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Not sure how long it'll last but I'm enjoying 1st place in the NFCN for now!
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Yo Bearsfam, it’s another #ForecastFriday ! Bears have had a good run the past month or so, can they keep it up?
I’m of two minds for this one. If Bears run game gets going again, I think that helps a ton. If not, they are in for a long day. I’ll go Bears 23, Vikings 20 Get your picks in below!!!
I’m of two minds for this one. If Bears run game gets going again, I think that helps a ton. If not, they are in for a long day. I’ll go Bears 23, Vikings 20 Get your picks in below!!!
a man in a bear costume is cheering for the bears during a football game
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November 14, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Yo Bearsfam, it’s another #ForecastFriday ! Bears have had a good run the past month or so, can they keep it up?
I’m of two minds for this one. If Bears run game gets going again, I think that helps a ton. If not, they are in for a long day. I’ll go Bears 23, Vikings 20 Get your picks in below!!!
I’m of two minds for this one. If Bears run game gets going again, I think that helps a ton. If not, they are in for a long day. I’ll go Bears 23, Vikings 20 Get your picks in below!!!
Caleb is going to be a superstar.
November 10, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Caleb is going to be a superstar.
@iowabear.bsky.social, Forecast Friday.
I'm going 38 - 27, good guys. Way over the Vegas O/U and Bears comfortably cover. Our run game should keep rolling over the Giants D and open up the passing game, too. Our D & DA do enough to keep a rookie QB in check.
🐻TF⬇️
I'm going 38 - 27, good guys. Way over the Vegas O/U and Bears comfortably cover. Our run game should keep rolling over the Giants D and open up the passing game, too. Our D & DA do enough to keep a rookie QB in check.
🐻TF⬇️
November 7, 2025 at 9:30 PM
@iowabear.bsky.social, Forecast Friday.
I'm going 38 - 27, good guys. Way over the Vegas O/U and Bears comfortably cover. Our run game should keep rolling over the Giants D and open up the passing game, too. Our D & DA do enough to keep a rookie QB in check.
🐻TF⬇️
I'm going 38 - 27, good guys. Way over the Vegas O/U and Bears comfortably cover. Our run game should keep rolling over the Giants D and open up the passing game, too. Our D & DA do enough to keep a rookie QB in check.
🐻TF⬇️
That game took 10 years off my life.
BTFD!!!!!
BTFD!!!!!
November 2, 2025 at 9:45 PM
That game took 10 years off my life.
BTFD!!!!!
BTFD!!!!!
Refs had Baltimore -6.5 midweek.
October 26, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Refs had Baltimore -6.5 midweek.
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It is time for another #ForecastFriday Bears fam! Get your picks in below for Sunday’s matchup.
Can they make it four in a row?!
Yes, yes they can. I’ll go with Bears 33, Saints 27, in a shootout. What say you @chadvonk.bsky.social ?!!
Can they make it four in a row?!
Yes, yes they can. I’ll go with Bears 33, Saints 27, in a shootout. What say you @chadvonk.bsky.social ?!!
THE VONK asks again and AGAIN he shall receive! Get your #ForecastFriday picks in for Monday night’s Bears game!
I am also optimistic YET AGAIN, we are getting healthier and I think Tyrique gets #redemption in DC with a pick.
Bears 27, Commanders 24
Beer up and Bear down!!! 🍻
I am also optimistic YET AGAIN, we are getting healthier and I think Tyrique gets #redemption in DC with a pick.
Bears 27, Commanders 24
Beer up and Bear down!!! 🍻
@iowabear.bsky.social
Bears forecast Friday! Our run D vs their run O gives Washington a huge advantage but today's injury report is favorable & I believe in Caleb & Ben.
31 - 27, good guys. #BearTFDown
Bears forecast Friday! Our run D vs their run O gives Washington a huge advantage but today's injury report is favorable & I believe in Caleb & Ben.
31 - 27, good guys. #BearTFDown
October 17, 2025 at 11:45 PM
It is time for another #ForecastFriday Bears fam! Get your picks in below for Sunday’s matchup.
Can they make it four in a row?!
Yes, yes they can. I’ll go with Bears 33, Saints 27, in a shootout. What say you @chadvonk.bsky.social ?!!
Can they make it four in a row?!
Yes, yes they can. I’ll go with Bears 33, Saints 27, in a shootout. What say you @chadvonk.bsky.social ?!!
Reposted by Chad Vonk
THE VONK asks again and AGAIN he shall receive! Get your #ForecastFriday picks in for Monday night’s Bears game!
I am also optimistic YET AGAIN, we are getting healthier and I think Tyrique gets #redemption in DC with a pick.
Bears 27, Commanders 24
Beer up and Bear down!!! 🍻
I am also optimistic YET AGAIN, we are getting healthier and I think Tyrique gets #redemption in DC with a pick.
Bears 27, Commanders 24
Beer up and Bear down!!! 🍻
@iowabear.bsky.social
Bears forecast Friday! Our run D vs their run O gives Washington a huge advantage but today's injury report is favorable & I believe in Caleb & Ben.
31 - 27, good guys. #BearTFDown
Bears forecast Friday! Our run D vs their run O gives Washington a huge advantage but today's injury report is favorable & I believe in Caleb & Ben.
31 - 27, good guys. #BearTFDown
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October 11, 2025 at 12:01 AM
THE VONK asks again and AGAIN he shall receive! Get your #ForecastFriday picks in for Monday night’s Bears game!
I am also optimistic YET AGAIN, we are getting healthier and I think Tyrique gets #redemption in DC with a pick.
Bears 27, Commanders 24
Beer up and Bear down!!! 🍻
I am also optimistic YET AGAIN, we are getting healthier and I think Tyrique gets #redemption in DC with a pick.
Bears 27, Commanders 24
Beer up and Bear down!!! 🍻
@iowabear.bsky.social
Bears forecast Friday! Our run D vs their run O gives Washington a huge advantage but today's injury report is favorable & I believe in Caleb & Ben.
31 - 27, good guys. #BearTFDown
Bears forecast Friday! Our run D vs their run O gives Washington a huge advantage but today's injury report is favorable & I believe in Caleb & Ben.
31 - 27, good guys. #BearTFDown
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October 10, 2025 at 11:08 PM
@iowabear.bsky.social
Bears forecast Friday! Our run D vs their run O gives Washington a huge advantage but today's injury report is favorable & I believe in Caleb & Ben.
31 - 27, good guys. #BearTFDown
Bears forecast Friday! Our run D vs their run O gives Washington a huge advantage but today's injury report is favorable & I believe in Caleb & Ben.
31 - 27, good guys. #BearTFDown
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My picks for NFL awards at the quarter(ish)-mark through the season.
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My picks for NFL awards at the quarter(ish)-mark through the season.
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NFL quarter mark awards: Reigning MVP keeps his crown, while WRs and edge defenders are players of the year (so far)
Nate Tice checks in on the major award races, plus his early pick for the inaugural Protector of the Year. There's a lot of big names playing good football. Who tops each podium?
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October 10, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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My picks for NFL awards at the quarter(ish)-mark through the season.
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My picks for NFL awards at the quarter(ish)-mark through the season.
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Could easily be 3-1 or 1-3 so 2-2 is probably fair. Hopefully Edwards, Gordon, & Wright get healthy during the bye and BJ figures out a way to get the run game going.
September 28, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Could easily be 3-1 or 1-3 so 2-2 is probably fair. Hopefully Edwards, Gordon, & Wright get healthy during the bye and BJ figures out a way to get the run game going.