{"podcast":{"title":"Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast","slug":"forward-progress-a-chicago-bears-podcast-7447342","podcast_index_feed_id":7447342,"rss_url":"https://feeds.hubbardpodcasts.com/chi/forward-progress","website_url":"https://art19.com/shows/forward-progress","image_url":"https://content.production.cdn.art19.com/images/e4/54/6c/c9/e4546cc9-6ee1-4334-88ff-cf9506c73b25/7b823e6a4e9d419f72c0357ae2b0422a5b207de357b72439fbb6397493ab4c29704161c650824061f7926670d61903b8e96945d6d0d19e245b6b4e33bda39ef1.jpeg","author":"312 Sports","episode_count":251,"summary":"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.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-17T06:20:30.987329+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/forward-progress-a-chicago-bears-podcast-7447342"},"episode":{"title":"Chris Welch: Bears Stadium Talks Are Happening, But No Special Session Yet","slug":"chris-welch-bears-stadium-talks-are-happening-but-no-special-session-yet","published_at":"2026-07-09T18:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/forward-progress-a-chicago-bears-podcast-7447342/chris-welch-bears-stadium-talks-are-happening-but-no-special-session-yet","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/forward-progress-a-chicago-bears-podcast-7447342","url":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/345/rss.art19.com/episodes/70231443-d83e-43b9-848c-d9ae1df75db0.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","audio_url":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/345/rss.art19.com/episodes/70231443-d83e-43b9-848c-d9ae1df75db0.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","summary":"Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola bring you the latest on the Bears stadium saga as Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch confirms that “conversations are happening” between the Bears and state lawmakers. Plus, tickets are still available to hear Bears president and CEO Kevin Warren speak in Lake Forest on July 16. 0:00 Kevin Warren 3:30 Bears Stadium 12:00 Best Offensive Environments in the NFL 20:30 Top 10 Defensive Tackles The guys also take a trip around the NFL, breaking down the biggest news, notes, and storylines from across the league. #chicagobears #bears #chicago #chicagosports #calebwilliams #sportstalk Make sure to subscribe to... ✅ Dan Bernstein Unfiltered ✅ Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast 🏈 ✅ Organization Win Championships: A Chicago Bulls Podcast 🏀 All links to YouTube, Apple, Spotify and more available on 312Sports.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .","meta_description":"Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola bring you the latest on the Bears stadium saga as Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch confirms that “conversations are ha…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2150,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/forward-progress-a-chicago-bears-podcast-7447342/episodes/chris-welch-bears-stadium-talks-are-happening-but-no-special-session-yet/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/forward-progress-a-chicago-bears-podcast-7447342/chris-welch-bears-stadium-talks-are-happening-but-no-special-session-yet.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}