{"podcast":{"title":"The Chicago Bears Podcast","slug":"the-chicago-bears-podcast-6321799","podcast_index_feed_id":6321799,"rss_url":"https://rss.amperwave.net/v2/feed/good-karma/wmvp-am-the_chicago_bears_podcast/itunes_akrgV","website_url":"https://goodkarmabrands.com/espn-chicago/","image_url":null,"author":"ESPN Chicago","episode_count":250,"summary":"Welcome to The Chicago Bears Podcast, brought to you by ESPN Chicago! Hosted by Pat The Designer and joined by former Bears Jason McKie, along with NFL insider Courtney Cronin, former NFL Defensive Lineman John Jurkovic, and ESPN Chicago's Shea Norling. Our show delivers unmatched access and conversations about the team you love. With new episodes every weekday, our knowledgeable and entertaining hosts provide in-depth analysis, game breakdowns, player interviews, and insider information to keep you up-to-date on all things Chicago Bears. From off-season moves to in-season battles, we've got you covered. So if you're a die-hard Bears fan or just a casual observer, join us for The Chicago Bears Podcast and stay connected to your favorite team all year long.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T08:17:05.798375+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-chicago-bears-podcast-6321799"},"episode":{"title":"Are the Chicago Bears Ready to Be the Hunted? | w/ Jurko","slug":"are-the-chicago-bears-ready-to-be-the-hunted-w-jurko","published_at":"2026-07-22T17:06:27+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-chicago-bears-podcast-6321799/are-the-chicago-bears-ready-to-be-the-hunted-w-jurko","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-chicago-bears-podcast-6321799","url":"https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F8533698_2026-07-22-181738%2Fitunes_akrgV","audio_url":"https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/879/serve.castfire.com/audio/8533698/8533698_2026-07-22-181738.128.mp3?rssID=805&source=itunes_akrgV","summary":"🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Can the Bears Handle the Expectations? Hosted by Pat The Designer & ESPN Chicago's John \"Jurko\" Jurkovic Brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group For years, the Chicago Bears have been chasing the rest of the NFL. Now, with expectations higher than they've been in decades, Pat The Designer and Jurko ask the big question: Are the Bears finally ready to be the hunted instead of the hunter? Jurko shares what it's like inside an NFL locker room when expectations suddenly change, explaining why player turnover is simply part of the business and how winning organizations maintain their culture despite constant roster changes. The guys also discuss where the Bears' lofty expectations should really come from—and whether they're justified heading into the season. Plus, Jurko takes a trip down memory lane with stories from his early NFL Media Days and how the spotlight changes when your team becomes one of the league's biggest storylines. 👇 Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Are the Bears ready to be the hunted instead of the hunter? 00:08:00 – Jurko explains why NFL locker rooms are built for change 00:16:00 – Where should Bears expectations really come from? 00:21:00 – Jurko's early NFL Media Day stories 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears analysis, insider stories & NFL coverage from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #Jurko #BenJohnson #NFL #BearDown","meta_description":"🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Can the Bears Handle the Expectations? Hosted by Pat The Designer & ESPN Chicago's John \"Jurko\" Jurkovic Brought to you by T…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2022,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-chicago-bears-podcast-6321799/episodes/are-the-chicago-bears-ready-to-be-the-hunted-w-jurko/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-chicago-bears-podcast-6321799/are-the-chicago-bears-ready-to-be-the-hunted-w-jurko.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}