{"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":"Courtney Cronin on Why Year 2 Under Ben Johnson Will Feel Different","slug":"courtney-cronin-on-why-year-2-under-ben-johnson-will-feel-different","published_at":"2026-07-09T16:06:25+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-chicago-bears-podcast-6321799/courtney-cronin-on-why-year-2-under-ben-johnson-will-feel-different","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%2F8500206_2026-07-09-163906%2Fitunes_akrgV","audio_url":"https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/879/serve.castfire.com/audio/8500206/8500206_2026-07-09-163906.128.mp3?rssID=805&source=itunes_akrgV","summary":"🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Ben Johnson's Year 2 Expectations Hosted by Pat The Designer & ESPN's Courtney Cronin Brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group & City Colleges of Chicago The spotlight is firmly on Ben Johnson as he enters Year 2 as the Chicago Bears' head coach. Pat and Courtney break down what Bears fans should realistically expect this season and why the expectations are significantly higher after last year's playoff run. Courtney explains why this year's training camp will have a completely different feel, with more intensity, tougher coaching, and greater accountability as the Bears look to take the next step toward championship contention. The guys also discuss the pressure on Defensive Coordinator Dennis Allen after an underwhelming season from the defense. Is Allen entering the year on the hottest seat of anyone on the coaching staff? 👇 Episode Highlights: Expectations for Ben Johnson in Year 2 Why Bears training camp will have a different vibe this summer How coaching will be under the microscope in camp Is Dennis Allen on the hot seat after last season? What success looks like for the Bears in 2026 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears training camp coverage, insider reporting & analysis from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #BenJohnson #CourtneyCronin #DennisAllen #TrainingCamp #BearDown","meta_description":"🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Ben Johnson's Year 2 Expectations Hosted by Pat The Designer & ESPN's Courtney Cronin Brought to you by The Advantage Dealer…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1546,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-chicago-bears-podcast-6321799/episodes/courtney-cronin-on-why-year-2-under-ben-johnson-will-feel-different/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/courtney-cronin-on-why-year-2-under-ben-johnson-will-feel-different.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}