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Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast

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When it comes to Chicago Bears talk, Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola have been setting the agenda for decades. Now, they’re bringing that same unflinching insight — and Sunday-afternoon passion — to Forward Progress. From breaking down Bears game plans with analytical precision to unleashing the raw emotion every fan feels when the season’s on the line, Dan and Matt deliver the perfect balance of expertise and authenticity. It’s a show that lives and breathes the Bears, while never shying away from the bigger NFL picture. Whether you’re a diehard or just love the ride, Forward Progress is where Chicago’s football conversation starts.

Latest episodes

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Case Keenum WINS: Chicago Bears beat the Eagles 27-7 improve to 2-1

Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola break down the Bears' impressive 27-7 win over the Eagles at Soldier Field, as veteran quarterback Case Keenum turned in a stellar perfo

Sep 29
1 h 00 min

What will it take for the Chicago Bears to upset the Eagles without Caleb Williams?

Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola break down the Bears-Eagles matchup on Monday Night Football, focusing on what Chicago must do to pull off a win with Caleb Williams sid

Sep 28
41 min

Chicago Bears: Caleb Williams and Quarterbacks Update with Patrick Finley

As the Bears continue preparing for their Monday Night Football showdown with the Philadelphia Eagles at Soldier Field, Dan Bernstein welcomes Patrick Finley of the Chica

Sep 25
35 min

Thor's Thursday NFL Cheat Sheet: Bears, Vikings & Week 3 Best Bets

Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola welcome Thor Nystrom of Sweating Sundays for his weekly Thursday visit. The crew looks back at the Bears' loss to the Vikings, discusses

Sep 24
45 min

Do the Chicago Bears need another QB?

Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola take stock of a suddenly thin Bears quarterback room. With Caleb Williams likely sidelined and Tyson Bagent in concussion protocol, shou

Sep 23
41 min

Great News on Caleb Williams, Pressure's on Ben Johnson

Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola revisit the aftermath of the Bears' ugly 9-3 loss to Minnesota at Soldier Field, beginning with a look ahead to Week 3 and a potential r

Sep 22
46 min

Carmen Vitali talks Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears loss to Minnesota in week 2

Matt Abbatacola welcomes Carmen Vitali of Fox Sports Radio and Pro Football Weekly to break down the Chicago Bears' tough loss to the Minnesota Vikings and the hamstring

Sep 21
37 min

Caleb Williams INJURED - carted off the field as Chicago Bears LOSE 9-3 to Minnesota Vikings

Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola break down the Bears' ugly 9-3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings and the missed opportunities that ultimately defined the game. Chicago left

Sep 20
55 min

Paul Charchian: Caleb Williams will lead the NFL in passing yards and TDs

Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola are joined by longtime friend and Minnesota football expert Paul Charchian of Fantasy Football World to break down this week's Bears-Vik

Sep 18
54 min

Thor Nystrom, of Sweating Sundays, breaks down Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings week 2

Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola are joined by Thor Nystrom of the Sweating Sundays podcast to break down the Bears-Vikings matchup and highlight the key battles that co

Sep 17
45 min

The Brian Flores Defense has One Problem: Ben Johnson

Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola pick up where they left off, diving deeper into what may be the best coaching matchup of NFL Week 2: Ben Johnson vs. Brian Flores as the

Sep 16
36 min

Chicago Bears Pass Rush: Pressure without Production?

Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola dig into the numbers at Pro Football Reference to determine whether the Bears' pass rush was more effective than the box score suggests.

Sep 15
40 min

Caleb Williams: A Quarterback in Complete Control

Caleb Williams operated the Bears offense with a level of control and confidence Chicago fans haven't seen in years, helping lead the franchise to a record-setting 59 poi

Sep 14
40 min

Chicago Bears WIN 59-37 as D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai rush for 224 yards and 4 TDs

Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola break down the Bears' historic Week 1 offensive explosion in a 59-37 victory over Carolina. Behind a dominant ground attack led by D'And

Sep 13
53 min

Chicago Bears at Carolina Panthers: Five Key Matchups to Watch

Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola break down the Bears' Week 1 matchup against the Panthers by identifying five key battles that could determine whether Chicago opens the

Sep 11
41 min

Thor Nystrom of SKOR North joins 312 Sports for a weekly NFL conversation

Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola welcome SKOR North host and football analytics expert Thor Nystrom for the first of his weekly Thursday appearances on Forward Progress

Sep 10
40 min

The Chicago Bears need more from Rome Odunze in 2026

Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola break down the latest on Rome Odunze after Ben Johnson labeled the Bears receiver day-to-day with an injury. While the immediate concern

Sep 9
44 min

The Wait Is Over: Chicago Bears Begin Preparing for the Carolina Panthers

Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola break down the Bears' latest injury updates as the team awaits its first official injury report of the regular season. 0:00 Chicago Be

Sep 8
45 min

Injury Scare for Rome Odunze and D'Andre Swift with Week 1 just 9 days away

Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola provide the latest updates on Rome Odunze and D'Andre Swift after both exited practice early with injuries. 0:00 Rome Odunze and D'Andr

Sep 4
50 min

BREAKING NEWS: 312 Sports has learned how far away Hammond, Indiana is from Chicago

Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola dedicate much of today's episode to reviewing and completing the Chicago Bears' newly released survey as the organization continues its

Sep 3
1 h 06 min

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What listeners say

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I’m a longtime Bernstein listener. I was really enjoying this show, but now with the added guest for the regular season it’s somehow even better. Thor Nykstrom is one of my favorites and I truly missed him after FFWeekly was gone. Dan and Matt are great together always and the added guest really seal the deal for me.

Scrum336609 · Sep 2026

In-depth and smart, but not too serious. Lots of fun to listen to and I’m learning a lot. Between this and DBU I’m really not missing terrestrial sports radio; this is everything I want concentrated down into the amount of time I have to listen instead of spread out over a 2-4 hour show.

Shishkaboss · Sep 2025

I love the balance of the football talk and the stupid bits like the top 10 Vikings! Excellent! Here for every pod fellas

Big_Stin · Sep 2025

Really enjoy the show and the regular rotation of professional journalists. But nothing is more aversive on here than the blatant nepotism of putting your kid on the air despite having no professional credentials. It’s insulting to your guests who have worked the beat honestly and your audience who wants to hear experienced sports thoughts.

#DJR · Oct 2025

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