LARPing is absolutely a sport, and today Caroline Darney and Kyle Bandujo are talking fighting fake kings, adults who shouldn't be around kids, and everything else in "Role Models," voted to be covered in January by the BSS Patreon group. Follow Caroline and Kyle on BlueSky! Buy "Movies With Balls: The Greatest Sports Films of All Time, Analyzed, M…

Segment one - (30 minutes) John Buffone & Danny Shimon interview Lorin Cox of Locked On Bears Segment two - (80 minutes) Aldo Gandia and Danny react to sound from the press conference. Danny answers draft and free agent questions.Aldo Gandia

Ben Johnson arrived to Halas Hall with a standing ovation from the staffers. Aldo Gandia reviews that and then talks with draft analyst Danny Shimon about various topics. John Santucci has another funny Bears State of Affairs.Aldo Gandia

Greg Gabriel talks about Ryan Poles landing Ben Johnson as the team's new head coach.Aldo Gandia

Tim and Jeff have robust interaction with each other and the Barflies in the chat room about the Bears head coach candidates.Aldo Gandia

The possibility of Mike McCarthy becoming the head coach of the Chicago Bears is discussed by Aldo and Danikin of the 3 Kings of the Midway podcasts. Before that David Howman from Blogging the Boys shares what he's witnessed from McCarthy during the coach's tenure with the Dallas Cowboys. John Santucci delivers a spectacular Bear State of Affairs a…

"10 years?! I've gotta lay off the peyote." "Talladega Nights" is the perfect comedic commentary on NASCAR and the South, and on today's BSS, Alex McDaniel and Kyle Bandujo are breaking it down. Follow Alex @alexmcdaniel and Kyle @kylebandujo, or follow on BlueSky! Buy "Movies With Balls: The Greatest Sports Films of All Time, Analyzed, Mapped, and…

Greg handles several questions and shares the head coach search process, often misunderstood by fans.Aldo Gandia

... lose the press conference. John Buffone, Danny Shimon and Alyssa Barbieri talk Bears including a segment where they comment on the team's players headed to free agency unless the they are re-signed. Another segment eyes potential Bears players who might be trade candidates. Aldo Gandia's essay is about George McCaskey.…

Mac and Read discuss the Bears win against the Packers, head coaching options and what to expect in the offseason. Plus, NFL playoff preview, CFB playoffs and more!Aldo Gandia

Language is unsuitable for some | Discretion is advised Aldo Gandia is upset. The Bears are coming off a terrible season and management's end of the year press conference was unsettling to say the least. Aldo has two surprise guests to talk Bears. And, of course, John Santucci has another brilliant Bears State of Affairs.…

Big Screen Sports has changed a lot in six years, going from a podcast about the authenticity of sports movies to...whatever it is now. Caroline Darney and Ryan Nanni join Kyle Bandujo to give listeners, new and old, a breakdown of the history of BSS, its categories, and years of bits and inside jokes. 3:45 - Switching Christmas and Valentine's Day…

Greg Gabriel talks Bears GM, HC and much more.Aldo Gandia

Greg Gabriel talks about the poor offensive line work, Chris Morgan, Caleb's problems and much more in the first 30 minutes. Then the discussion turns to GM Ryan Poles and what his future looks like.Aldo Gandia

Home burglary (not robbery), bad parents, and one potentially murderous child are all on the docket as Caroline Darney, Alex McDaniel, Ryan Nanni, and Kyle Bandujo wrap up the year by breaking down "Home Alone." Follow Alex @alexmcdaniel, Caroline @cwdarney, Ryan @celebrityhottub and Kyle @kylebandujo Buy "Movies With Balls: The Greatest Sports Fil…

Greg Gabriel talks about the disappointments of the 2024 Chicago Bears and how quickly they can repair the mess.Aldo Gandia

The Bears are back home this week to take on a familiar foe in the Detroit Lions. They are riding an 8-game losing streak, will the streak continue, or will lions' injuries be too much for them to endure & they lose to the hopeless Chicago Bears? All that and more here on #BFTG #BearDownAldo Gandia

Mac and Read discuss the Bears awful season, head coaching/GM questions and any bright spots with three games left to go. Plus, NFL news, a wrap up of 2024 and more!Aldo Gandia

John Buffone is a Bears fans unlike many. His devotion to the team is in his blood. His uncle played for the team and that brings a devotion to the Bears that is unbreakable. But, he's certainly being tested. Danny Shimon and Aldo Gandia join John in this episode to take about the pain of being a Bears fan…

Greg Gabriel and Aldo Gandia debate the future of Ryan Poles. Plus, Greg thinks the Lions will fall victims to Chicago on Sunday!Aldo Gandia

Mike goes off on the Bears. Sponsored by Rahl Jewelers Address: 3001 Barrington Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192 Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 PM Phone: (847) 765-3000 www.RahlJewelers.comAldo Gandia

The town of Hope Springs, NY is way too cool with the concept of a snowman coming to life. Alex McDaniel and Kyle Bandujo talk hot snowmen, overzealous cops, how Hallmark movies are like cereal, and everything else in "Hot Frosty." Follow Alex @alexmcdaniel, and Kyle @kylebandujo Buy "Movies With Balls: The Greatest Sports Films of All Time, Analyz…

The Bears have their thoughts on the off-season & the barflies do as well, this is a preview for the Monday night game against the Minnesota Vikings where we don't preview the game much at all lol, anyways #BearDownAldo Gandia

NHL talk unlike anywhere else!Aldo Gandia

Herb Howard is one of the growing voice in Chicago's sports media landscape. His thoughtful questions during press conferences have gained the attention of fans. He joins Jeff and Tim Willis for an hour of Bears talk.Aldo Gandia

Segment one - Aldo Gandia begins a job performance review of Ryan Poles. Segment two - John Santucci issues Bears State of Affairs Segment three - John and Aldo talk moviesAldo Gandia

The Bears defeat at San Francisco pointed out problems with the Bears that go far beyond coaching. Greg Gabriel talks about those problems and Aldo Gandia moderatesAldo Gandia

The NFL meets Hallmark, and on the latest episode of Big Screen Sports Caroline Darney, Alex McDaniel, and Kyle Bandujo are talking lucky hats, friendless adults, a family overtly desperate for their daughter to get married, and everything else in "Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story." Follow Caroline @cwdarney, Alex @alexmcdaniel, and Kyle @kyl…

The Chicago bears lost to the lions on Thanksgiving in Detroit & fired their head coach Matt Eberflus, they travel to San Francisco this week to take on the 49ers. Can new HC Thomas Brown get the team pointed in the right direction or will the Bears fall short again? All that and more here on BFTG #BearDown…

The Four Nations Face Off is set for Feb 12 through 20.Canada, Finland, Sweden & USA will face off. Vinnie and Frank have the rosters.Aldo Gandia

Mac and Read discuss Thomas Brown being promoted to head coach, Caleb Williams' development and what to watch for against the 49ers. Plus, NFL headlines, Kendrick Lamar's dominant year and more!Aldo Gandia

In 1989, future SportsCenter legend Kenny Mayne took on Harold Reynolds and future Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. in a wiffle ball throwing competition. Kenny joins Big Screen Sports to discuss his new documentary "Wiffle Ball," and his humorous search for potential proof that he beat Griffey in the contest. Watch "Whiffle Ball" on Fubo! Buy "Movies…

Greg Gabriel is asked who would he like to see interviewed for the head coaching position of the Chicago Bears.Aldo Gandia

Matt Eberflus has finally been rewarded for his incompetence. He was fired. But, the way the Bears did it might is more evidence that the organization is dysfunctional... even the people brought in to be problems solvers appear to be problem-makers.Aldo Gandia

The greatest football movie of all-time? Probably not. The greatest football movie speech of all-time? Maybe! Writer Jake Kring-Schreifels joins Kyle Bandujo to talk the brutal lives of football players, Al Pacino's locker room brilliance, the rapid rise of Willie Beamen, and everything else in "Any Given Sunday." Follow Jake on Twitter @jakeks19 a…

About 20 minutes into a special Gabriel Talks Football (which is where we pick up the podcast) we learned that Matt Eberflus was fired. Danny Shimon joined in to share his thoughts with Greg Gabriel. Aldo Gandia is the host.Aldo Gandia

The Bears are in Detroit for the early Thanksgiving game this year, coming off a 5-game losing streak can the Bears pull together & pull off the Upset or do the Lions continue their dominance of this season? Will Matt Eberflus survive the weekend? All that and more here on BFTG #BearDownAldo Gandia

Alyssa opens the show, because John wants to change the vibe and maybe the fortunes of the Bears.Aldo Gandia

Greg Gabriel wants to see the Bears make their first in-season head coaching change even if Chicago upsets the Detroit on Thanksgiving Day. Greg has worked in the NFL for over three decades and rarely calls for the ouster of a head coach.Aldo Gandia

We're wrapping up TV Pilot Month talking chaotic kitchens, mother-daughter relationships, and gazebos. Caroline Darney, Alex McDaniel, and Jaclyn Bandujo join Kyle Bandujo to break down the pilot episode of "Gilmore Girls." Follow Caroline @cwdarney, Alex @alexmcdaniel, and Kyle @kylebandujo Buy "Movies With Balls: The Greatest Sports Films of All …

The Chicago Bears coming off a heartbreaking loss to the Packers and are back home against the Vikings this week so it doesn't get any easier. Can the Bears bounce back, or will the losing streak continue? All that and more here on BFTG #BearDownAldo Gandia