Bleav in Chicago Sports
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Joey Gelman and Dan Collins bring you the BEST Chicago Sports conversation, debates and opinions to get you set for what is always a wild day in the world of Chicago Sports.
S2 Ep 2(78): Cubs and Sox Deadline Dud
Joey Gelman and Dan Collins react to the underwhelming and confusing trade deadline for the Cubs and Sox. Why didn't the Sox do more at the deadline in their 'contenting' year? Or are they waiving the white flag on 2022? Should the Cubs have dealt Willson Contreras and Ian Happ to keep building the future? Or are you happy as Cubs fans to see the two of them stay?
S2 Ep 23 (77): Bears Open Camp, Cubs Break Promise To Fans, Sell-Off Again and The .500 White Sox
Joey Gelman and Dan Collins discuss the opening of Bears training camp. Where is Teven Jenkins? Do we worry about Roquan Smith's contract status? Biggest takeaways from the first few practices? They then shift gears and talk about how the Cubs have broken their promise to fans and will be selling-off again . The Cubs were only supposed to rebuild once correct? They then close the show by talking about the White Sox and if they'll ever get past the .500 hump.
S2 Ep 23 (77) : The Depressing Blackhawks Fire-Sale, White Sox Woes, Big Ten Shake Up and Bears Add N'Keal Harry
Joey Gelman and Dan Collins discuss the Fire-Sale that occurred with the Blackhawks as they enter full rebuild mode. Do YOU agree with the moves? They then break down the issues with the White Sox... are they simply just an average team at this point? Do they still have a pennant run in them during the second half of the season? They then talk about the new look Big Ten and ask what impact the signing of N'Keal Harry will have on the Bears.
S2 Ep 22 (76): The Rollercoaster White Sox, Cubs Apathy and Obi Wan Episode 5 Recap
Joey Gelman and Dan Collins discuss all things White Sox after a crazy week+ that saw 1-2 intentional walks, "fire Tony" chants, blown leads, injuries and now a few convincing wins. Where does this team sit and can they turn it around in time to make a push for the division? They then shift gears and talk Cubs. Is this the most irrelevant Cubs team in the last decade-plus? They then close the show with their new tradition of recapping their other love, Star Wars, and break down Episod
S2 Ep 21 (75): Is It Panic Time For The Sox? Summer Sports Watching Habits and Kenobi Review
Joey Gelman and Dan Collins discuss the current state of the White Sox. Is it time to panic? Just early-season woes? Can this team still compete for a World Series this fall? They then discuss sports-watching habits this summer and how the baseball struggles in the city and the endless world of streaming have forced them to watch anything else but Cubs and Sox baseball. They close the show by breaking down their other passion, Star Wars, and discuss the first three episodes of Obi-Wan Kenobi on
S2 Ep 20 (74): Does The Cubs vs. Sox Rivalry Still Mean Something?
As the Cubs and Sox move further into their season, Joey Gelman and Dan Collins ask each other if the Cubs vs. Sox rivalry still has the meaning it used to? Are the teams and their fans bitter enemies till the end or has it lost its flair? As the Cubs and Sox move closer to the second leg of the crosstown series, what's the temperature in Chicago?
S 2 Ep 19 (73): Bulls Season Review, Bears Draft Breakdown (2nd & 3rd Round) And Should We Panic About The White Sox?
Joey Gelman and Dan Collins recap the exciting Bulls season that ended in a first-round playoff exit to the Milwaukee Bucks. What do the Bulls need to get to the championship level? They then shift gears and discuss the Bears' 2nd and 3rd round draft picks and debate the approach the Bears' new regime is taking in their first draft. They close the show asking whether we need to hit the panic button or not based on the early struggles and injury woes of the White Sox.
S 2 Ep 18 (72): What We're Excited About For The Cubs and Sox + Where Chicago Sports Rank On All-Time Championship Lists
Dan Collins and Joey Gelman discuss the storylines they are watching for the Cubs and Sox as we get closer to Opening Day. Have the Sox done enough this season to compete for a championship and how devastating is the Crochet injury? And is Seiya Suzuki the new star for the Cubs we've been waiting for?
Plus, an interesting graphic on Twitter showing all-sports championship lists sparks a conversation on where our Chicago sports teams rank all-time.
S2 Ep 17 (71): The Mack Era Is Over + Baseball Is FINALLY BACK!
Joey Gelman and Dan Collins break down the Khalil Mack trade and discuss what it means for the Bears. Is this the right move? Are the Bears rebuilding or just reallocating money for the offense? We'll have to wait and see. They then rejoice in the return of baseball and talk about the ridiculousness and damage MLB did to their sport during the lockout.
S2 Ep16 (70): Rocky Wirtz Meltdown, Disowning The Hawks and Bears New Hires
Joey Gelman and Dan Collins discuss the Rocky Wirtz meltdown at the Blackhawks' Town Hall and his unacceptable behavior in response to questions regarding the Kyle Beach situation. How could Rocky have been so tone-deaf and rude? How can the Blackhawks' reputation ever recover? They close the show talking all things Bears as the team is beginning to fill out both their offensive and defensive staffs.
S2 Ep 15 (69): The New Ryan and Matt... Bears hire Ryan Pols (GM) and Matt Eberflus (HC) As New Bears Era Begins.
Joey Gelman and Dan Collins break down the Bears new hires of Ryan Poles as GM and Matt Eberfuls as the new Head Coach. Are we excited about the new hires? Are we underwhelmed? Dan and Joey talk about it all and hope that these hires can hopefully set the Bears on the right course towards sustained success.
S2 Ep 14 (68): Bears Front Office Search, Jon Lester Hangs Up His Cleats and Should Joey Buy Cubs Season Tickets?
Joey Gelman and Dan Collins discuss the latest updates in the Bears GM and Coach search and break down what they're looking for at this point in the search. They then shift gears and talk about the retirement of Jon Lester and discuss his legacy on the Cubs and MLB. They close the show debating if Joey should buy Cubs season tickets , after he was finally called to purchase them after being 90,000th in line a decade ago. Should he invest?
S2 Ep 13 (67): The Bears Cleaned House, But Can They Finally Get It Right This Time?
Dan Collins and Joey Gelman are BACK! The Bears cleaned house and everything is great! Well, sort of. They discuss the Bears firing of Ryan Pace and Matt Nagy, George McCasky's bizarre and out of touch press conference and their picks for a new GM and Head Coach. Can the Bears finally get these hires right, or will history repeat itself?
S2 Ep12 (66): It's Ayo's World, And We're Just Living In It + Justin Fields Returns!
Joey Gelman and Dan Collins discuss the incredible start to the young career of Ayo Dosunmu and what it means for the Bulls and his former program at Illinois. They then shift gears and talk about what the return of Justin Fields means for the Bears this weekend against the Packers.
S2 Ep11 (65): The Cubs and Sox Cool Stove + Bears vs. Cardinals Preview
Dan Collins and Joey Gelman discuss the Cubs and Sox latest moves just before the MLB lockout. Is Marcus Stroman the first building block of the next great Cubs team? Is Kendall Graveman the bullpen arm the Sox need for October? They then shift gears and talk about the state of the Bears and preview the Bears vs. Cardinals matchup.
S2 Ep10 (64): The Embarrassing And Dysfunctional Bears
Joey Gelman and Dan Collins break down the chaotic week at Halas Hall. Is Matt Nagy going to be fired after the Lions game? How much is George McCaskey meddling in football decisions? What the hell is going on with the Bears? How can there be this much dysfunction and missteps for the charter franchise? They break it all down on a "re-recorded" episode. Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
S2 Ep9 (63): Justin Fields' Coming Out Party + Bulls Buzz
Joey Gelman and Dan Collins react to the Bulls' excitement in the city. Is this team an Eastern Conference contender?! Are they crazy to think that!? They then shift gears and talk about Justin Fields' coming out party against the Steelers. Have the Bears finally found their quarterback? They close the show talking about what the Bears need to work on during the bye week.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-inf
S2 Ep 8 (62): Ayo And The Exciting Bulls, More Reasons To Hate Aaron Rodgers, Justin Fields Watch And The Ex-Cubs World Series
Dan Collins and Joey Gelman begin the show talking about the excitement of the Bulls and their former Illini favorite Ayo Dosunmu's impressive start. They then try to figure out how to watch the Bears moving forward and how we must solely focus in on Justin Fields' development. The guys then shift gears and talk about Aaron Rodgers 'selfishness, idiocy and endangerment of those around him with his vaccine charade. Dan and Joey close the show talking about the surprising 2021 World Series and how
S2 Ep 7 (60): Blackhawks Failed Kyle Beach, Joakim Noah Night & Bears vs. 49ers Preview
Joey Gelman and Dan Collins begin the show by discussing the aftermath of the investigation involving Kyle Beach, Brad Aldrich and the Blackhawks. They discuss the systematic dysfunction in the organization that led to the hideous acts and commend Kyle Beach for his bravery and fight for justice. They then shift gears to talk about the other team in the United Center and talk about 'Joakim Noah Night' and break down what he meant to the Bulls and how this new era of Bulls basketball reminds us o
S2 Ep 6 (59): The Bulls Are Back! + Bears Frustrations and Remembering The 2021 White Sox
Joey Gelman and Dan Collins start the show talking about the excitement around the new-look Bulls and preview what to expect from this new team and management regime. They then shift gears and talk about their frustrations with the Bears. and discuss their new 'owner' Aaron Rodgers. While there are supposed to be rookie woes, why can't this team play at an NFL level anyways! ? They then close the show saluting the White Sox on a great season and discuss the shortcomings that spelled doom for the
S2 Ep 5 (58): White Sox A.L. Central Champs, Mind-Boggling Bears and Let's Go To Arlington!
Dan Collins and Joey Gelman are back and start by celebrating the 2021 A.L. Central Division Champion Chicago White Sox! They discuss what this playoff berth means for the team and remind fans to cherish this moment in Sox history. They then shift gears and discuss all that is wrong with the Bears and debate if Matt Nagy can finally put players before scheme. They close the show breaking down the Bears PSA of Arlington Race Course and get themselves ready for the inevitable Bears move to Arlingt
S2 Ep 4 (57): Bears Season Preview, One Year Show Anniversary And Schwindel-Mania!
Dan Collins and Joey Gelman preview the Bears opening matchup against the Rams and give their thoughts on what to expect this season and ask the main question on everyone's mind... when will we see Justin Fields? They then celebrate their one-year show anniversary and realize that they have the exact same QB storylines 365 days later... nothing changes. They close the show talking about Frank Schwindel's heroics with the Cubs and debate if he secured himself a nice payday for next year?See Priva
S2 Ep 3 (56): Who Is Your 'Chicago' Bishop Sycamore Team? + Bears 53-Man Roster & Cubs' Old Rookies Rake
Joey Gelman and Dan Collins break down the release of the Bears 53-man roster and debate the biggest question marks heading into the season. They then shift gears and talk about the offensive surge of the Cubs' 'old' rookies and if they have a place on this team moving forward. They close the show talking about the crazy Bishop Sycamore fiasco and if they created a Bishop Sycamore team for Chicago sports, which athletes would make the team?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cali
S2 Ep 2 (55) : Kimbrel Woes, Empty Wrigley, Bulls Buzz and Dalton vs. Fields
Dan Collins and Joey Gelman discuss the closer issues for the Sox and if Craig Kimbrel can turn his struggles around. They then talk about how after 100 + years, Wrigley Field is finally empty. They continue to bask in the positive Bulls Buzz (recorded before the Markkanen trade) and discuss the most important Chicago debate, Dalton vs. Fields.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S2 Ep 1 (54): What Did We Miss??
Joey Gelman and Dan Collins are BACK for season two of BLEAV in Chicago Sports! A lot has happened in the world of Chicago sports during their summer break and they are here now to break it all down for you! Cubs depression, White Sox excitement, Bulls optimism, Hawks re-tool and Justin Fields- mania! Get ready for an awesome fall!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 53: Justin Fields Is A Bear! + Full Bears Draft Breakdown
Dan Collins and Joey Gelman break down the shocking Bears draft class that may have finally given them a franchise quarterback! They discuss everything there is to know about Justin Fields and what he means for the franchise. Have the Bears finally figured it out? Do we like Ryan Pace and Matt Nagy again?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 52: Which Chicago Team Would Be Selected For A 'Super League?' + McMahon's Jab At Bears
In the wake of the Super League chaos in the European Soccer world, Joey Gelman and Dan Collins discuss the fiasco from their perspective (00:58- 17:39) and try to figure out if Chicago sports teams would be included in a 'Super League' in each of the four major sports (17:42- 24:27). They then shift gears and talk about Jim McMahon's comments on the Bears' QB woes (24:29-34:24).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell
Ep 51: Celebrating Carlos Rodon's NO HITTER + Cubs Offense Is Still Stuck
Joey Gelman and Dan Collins celebrate Carlos Rodon's no-hitter as they talk about what the achievement means for him and his career with the White Sox (00:45- 14:02)! They then shift gears and try to figure out why the Cubs offense is still stuck in neutral (14:05- 24:46).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 50: Early Season Baseball Panic + Sports Jersey Hoarders
Dan Collins and Joey Gelman start the show discussing the troubles that the Cubs and Sox have run into early on this season. Too early to panic Chicago (00:43-20:26) !? They then shift gears and finally discuss their long awaited conversation about hoarding Chicago sports gear as they dig deep into their closets. What random sports jersey do you still have that you shouldn't (20:29- 37:35) ?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy
Ep 49: Happy Opening Day! + All Aboard The Bulls Vooch Vooch Train
Joey Gelman and Dan Collins help you celebrate Opening Day for the Cubs and Sox! They talk about the takeaways from game 1 for the Cubs (00:48-12:37) and discuss the key storylines for the White Sox this season (12:38-20:18). They also break down the Bulls' new direction after their busy trade deadline that landed them Nikola Vucevic (20:20- 26:16).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 48: Illini Heartbreak and Dalton-Mania
Dan Collins and Joey Gelman break down the gut-wrenching Illini loss to Loyola in the Round of 32 in the NCAA Tournament (00:59- 18:58). They then shift gears and talk about the Bears signing of Andy Dalton and how there is a giant sense of apathy surrounding this team (19:00- 36:50). They also try to figure out if they are sports-gear hoarders...the next perfect show topic (13:43- 18:56)!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d
Ep 47: Who Can Stop The Illini + Kane's 400th & NBA Top Shot Craze!
Joey Gelman and Dan Collins are talking Illini hoops again after their shocking and impressive win over Michigan without their star Ayo Dosunmu. They talk about what's ahead for the Illini as they head towards the Big Ten and NCAA Tournament (00:52-11:03).They then shift gears and talk about the significance of Patrick Kane scoring his 400th goal and what his legacy means to hockey and the city of Chicago (11:04-16:53).They close the show breaking down the NBA Top Shot craze as they try to figur
Ep 46: All-Star Zach LaVine + Spring Training Kick-Off!
Dan Collins and Joey Gelman react to the exciting news of Zach LaVine's All-Star selection, becoming the first Bulls' player since Jimmy Butler to make the game! They also talk about if he is cementing himself as a player the Bulls can build around (2:01-20:48). They then jump into the warm happy thoughts of baseball as they talk about the key storylines for the Cubs and Sox as they start Spring Training (20:50-35:18)!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice
Ep 45: Who's Your Chicago Sports Valentine?
Joey Gelman and Dan Collins are in the Valentine's Day Spirit! They break down what moment this year they were the most 'in-love' with and what moment broke their heart for each one of their favorite Chicago sports teams.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 44: Are The Illini Final Four Contenders? + Illinois Football Will Be BuILLT At Home
Dan Collins and Joey Gelman go back to their roots and talk Illini! They discuss top-10 Illinois Basketball and ask how far Ayo Dosunmo and Kofi Cockburn will take them in the NCAA Tournament (00:45-13:56). They then transition to talk about Illinois Football and new coach Bret Bielema and his coaching staff's in-state recruiting blitz and what it means for the program moving forward (13:57-24:52).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/
Ep 43: Super Bowl Recap + Wentz Mania!
Joey Gelman and Dan Collins react to the surprising Super Bowl and talk about how wild it was to see just how dominant Tampa Bay was and how Tom Brady is truly the GOAT (00:50-18:35). They then shift gears and breakdown the rumors surrounding Carson Wentz and the Bears and debate if he is the answer at QB for the Bears (18:38-35:55).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 42: Super Bowl Preview: Predictions, Bears Ties and Gameday Food!
Dan Collins and Joey Gelman start the show talking about the Super Bowl and the Bears ties to the big game (1:02-25:13). They then preview the matchup and pick their Super Bowl favorite (25:21-37:00)! They close the show talking about their favorite gameday snacks and what their planning to eat Sunday (37:02-47:12)!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 41: Can The Bears Make A Stafford-Style Trade? + Are The Cubs Spenders Now?
Joey Gelman and Dan Collins react to the Lions/Rams blockbuster deal the sent Matthew Stafford to the Rams and Jared Goff to the Lions. They talk about what the trade means for each team and ask if the Bears can make as bold of a move to fix their QB problem (00:56-22:08). They then close the show discussing the Cubs and how they suddenly have dollars to spend. Too little too late (22:10-33:55)? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/p
Ep 40: Is Mark Buehrle A Hall Of Famer? + MLB's 'New' Old Rules & Hall Of Fame Debacle
Dan Collins and Joey Gelmn start the show by talking about MLB's likely decision to return to 2019-style baseball with no universal DH and regular playoff format, and break down how it affects the Cubs, Sox, and the rest of the MLB (1:33- 15:02). They then discuss the ridiculousness surrounding MLB's inability to elect anyone to the baseball hall of fame this year (15:05-34:20) and then ask if Mark Buehrle truly has a chance at getting into the hall (34:26-43:53).See Privacy Policy at https://ar
Ep 39: Championship Weekend Recap In A Bears Lens
Joey Gelman and Dan Collins break down the AFC and NFC Championships games from this past weekend and talk about the storylines surrounding Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes that always bring us back to the Bears.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 38: Bears Season Recap w/ Joey Christopoulos
Joey Gelman and Dan Collins talk with BLEAV in Bears host Joey Christopoulos to talk through their final thoughts on the odd 2020 Bears season.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 37: Welcome To Chicago Liam Hendriks! + Cubs & NFL Nuggets
Joey Gelman and Dan Collins break down the huge signing of Liam Hendriks and how it sets up the White Sox to continue to cement their place as a World Series contender (3:49-12:02). Dan and Joey also talk about the latest expectations for the Cubs and their latest arbitration deals with Willson Contreras, Javier Baez and Kris Bryant (12:03-22:17).They then shift gears and break down the NFL divisional round of the playoffs and ask how far behind the Bears are after watching the top teams this we
Ep 36: Bears Press Conference Disaster
Joey Gelman and Dan Collins react to the Bears end-of-year press conference in which the Bears decided to retain both Head Coach Matt Nagy and General Manager Ryan Pace. They break down how mind-boggling the press conference was, its insulating nature towards fans and try to figure out where the Bears go from here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 35: Bears Playoff Collapse
Joey Gelman and Dan Collins react to the Bears frustrating loss to the New Orleans Saints in the Wild Card round of the 2021 playoffs. They break down the biggest takeaways from playoff collapse and what it means for the future of Ryan Pace, Matt Nagy and Mitch Trubisky.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 34: Bears Playoff Preview + Bulls Development
Dan Collins and Joey Gelman discuss the Bulls early season development under Billy Donovan and talk about the key takeaways so far from the start of the season (00:50-12:59). They then jump into the Bears and preview their playoff matchup against the Saints (13:00-29:26)!(Due to the beauty of home 'studios', we apologize for any loud noises, construction jack-hammers, hot mics or kitty meows in today's show)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://
Ep 33: Bears Back Into Playoffs, Just As They Planned
Joey Gelman and Dan Collins react to the Bears backing into the playoffs as they secure a Wild Card matchup with the Saints. They talk about how odd it was seeing the Bears lose to the Packers yet clinch a playoff spot and they look ahead to some of the Bears biggest questions heading into the playoffs and the offseason.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 32: Thank Yu For Everything + Rapid Fire Bears/Bulls/Blackhawks Notes
Dan Collins and Joey Gelman react to the surprising Cubs trade of Yu Darvish and what it means for the Cubs trajectory moving forward (1:02-24:44). They then run through the most important topics for the Bears, Bulls and Blackhawks as they wrap up their last show of 2020 (24:46-42:00)! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 31: The Bears Are A Game Away From The Playoffs.. WHAT!?
Joey Gelman and Dan Collins react to the Bears third win in a row as they take down the Jaguars and keep their playoffs hopes alive. They talk about the biggest takeaways from the game, the Bears potential path to the playoffs and debate the bigger picture regarding the confusing situation the Bears and their fans find themselves in. Is a playoff berth the best path forward for this franchise in the long run?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:/
Ep 30: Bears Win Again... Are We Happy Or Sad?
Dan Collins and Joey Gelman break down the Bears win over the Vikings as they somehow stay alive in the playoff hunt. They talk about what this means for the rest of 2020 and how a good finish could change the whole direction of the team for next season and beyond, leaving Bears nation as confused as ever.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 29: Place Your Bets With Dan Kilbridge + Bears vs. Vikings Preview
Joey Gelman and Dan Collins start the show by previewing the Bears matchup with the Vikings Sunday and break down where the Bears sit as we head into the final few weeks of the season (1:00-18:52). They then welcome in Dan Kilbridge from Bookies.com to get his latest advice on the best betting strategy for some of the biggest upcoming games including the Big Ten Championship Game, Bears vs. Vikings, his worst Bad Beats and more (19:16-51:19)!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca
Ep 28: The Bears Won A Game + Illini Fall Out Of Lovie
Dan Collins and Joey Gelman react to the Bears win over the Texans as they stopped their 6-game losing streak. They break down what it means for the team moving forward and if it saved anybody's job as we head towards the last few weeks of the season (1:00-22:00). They then shift gears and talk about the breaking news in Illini country as Illinois fired head football coach Lovie Smith. They talked about what went wrong in Champaign and what the Illini need to do moving forward (22:08-42:19).See
Ep 27: Watson vs. Trubisky Showdown + Favorite Escape From Chicago Sports Sadness
Joey Gelman and Dan Collins play revisionist history of the Bears 2017 draft as DeShaun Watson comes to town to face Mitch Trubisky and the Bears. The replay all the mistakes made by the Bears during and since that draft and use that information to debate the future of Ryan Pace (0:58-33:11). They then shift gears and discuss their favorite escapes from the frustration that can be Chicago Sports. A favorite new show to binge? Honing in on your new chef skills? Everything is on the table (33:12-4
Ep 26: Bears Epic Collapse Against The Bottom-Feeding Lions
Dan Collins and Joey Gelman react to the mind-boggling Bears collapse against the Detroit Lions. They break down what went wrong and how the Bears move forward after their 6th straight loss.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 25: Saying Goodbye To Kyle Schwarber + Ted Phillips vs. The Bears
Joey Gelman and Dan Collins discuss the Cubs decision to non-tender Kyle Schwarber and Albert Almora Jr. and break down if these were the right decisions for the team moving forward (0:50-17:05). They then shift gears and talk about all the issues surrounding the Bears and if they will in fact ever move on from President Ted Phillips (17:08-34:28). And oh yeah, there is a game this weekend so Joey and Dan give their preview for the Bears matchup against the Lions (34:30-37:49).See Privacy Policy
Ep 24: Bears Humiliated By Packers In 5th Straight Loss
Dan Collins and Joey Gelman break down the Bears humiliating loss to the Packers on Sunday Night Football and try to assess where this Bears team goes from here after suffering their 5th loss in a row.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 23: What We're Thankful For In Chicago Sports + Thanksgiving Food Power Rankings
Joey Gelman and Dan Collins discuss what they're thankful for in Chicago Sports (team by team) as we head into Thanksgiving (1:50-28:05). They then jump into a little Bears talk and preview their matchup with the Packers. And is Mitch back (28:08-40:12) !? Plus, Joey and Dan give their Thanksgiving Food Power Rankings (40:14-53:18). What's your favorite food this holiday season?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-
Ep 22: K.C. Johnson Talks Bulls Draft/Offseason + Theo Epstein Legacy
Dan Collins and Joey Gelman continue their Bulls draft/offseason talk by welcoming in K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago! They break down the Bulls latest moves in the draft, the culture shift with the new management regime and more (0:56-20:59) ! Joey and Dan then get a chance to discuss the legacy of Theo Epstein as he officially stepped down as President of the Cubs late last week (21:25-40:43).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/
Ep 21: Mark Schanowski On Bulls Draft + Offseason Nuggets
Joey Gelman and Dan Collins welcome in Bulls' expert Mark Schanowski to give his reaction to the Bulls' latest draft pick Patrick Williams. They break down what his role will be with the Bulls and preview what the new-look Bulls will look like on the court and what moves the team will make the rest of the offseason (1:07-20:24). Dan and Joey then discuss their biggest takeaways from the conversation and what they are looking forward to this Bulls season (20:32-29:55).See Privacy Policy at https:
Ep 20: Why Do We Even Watch The Bears Anymore?
Joey Gelman and Dan Collins break down the Bears embarrassing loss to the Vikings on MNF. Can this offense ever get better? Are we doomed the rest of the season? Is Trubisky back under center after the bye?Why are there so many questions with this team?!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 19: Tony La Russa Nightmare Continues + Bears vs. Vikings Preview
Joey Gelman and Dan Collins discuss the latest in the nightmare hiring of Tony La Russa and what the latest scandal means for him and the White Sox (00:48- 23:10). They then shift gears and preview the Bears MNF matchup against the Vikings (23:15-40:44). Is it a must-win?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 18: The Bears' Losing Continues... Make It 3 In A Row
Dan Collins and Joey Gelman break down another disappointing loss for the Bears, this time at the hands of the Titans. They discuss just how great the defense truly was again for the Bears and how their inept offense continues to plague them each week. The losing streak is now up to 3...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 17: Bears vs. Titans Preview + Jon Lester's Cubs Legacy
Joey Gelman and Dan Collins give their keys to the game as they preview the Bears big matchup with the Titans (0:57-18:46). They then shift gears and talk about the legacy of Jon Lester, as his time with the Cubs may be coming to an end (18:56-30:02). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 16: Bears Blunder vs. Saints + Tony La Russa Hire
Dan Collins and Joey Gelman give their reaction to the frustrating Bears' overtime loss to the Saints and wonder if the offense will ever get on track (0:50-28:00)? They then shift gears and discuss the bizarre hiring of Tony La Russa as the next manager of the Chicago White Sox (28:02-52:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 15: Bears vs. Saints Preview + White Sox World Series Anniversary
Dan Collins and Joey Gelman give their preview of the Bears vs. Saints matchup this Sunday and try to figure out if the offense can finally get out of their own way (1:04-30:25)! They then shift gears and celebrate the 15-year anniversary of the White Sox World Series Championship. They discuss how baseball has evolved since 2005, relate the White Sox run to the 2020 World Series and go down memory lane (30:31-59:07). Don't Stop Believin'!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Calif
Ep 14: Bears Monday Night Football Disaster
Joey Gelman and Dan Collins react to the Bears' Monday Night Football loss to the Rams. They discuss the disastrous offensive performance and discuss the eye-opening comments made by MNF Commentator Brian Griese surrounding Matt Nagy's play-calling for QB Nick Foles. The Bears are a 5-2 team but feel much closer to 2-5.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 13: Bears vs. Rams Preview With Ryan Dyrud
Joey Gelman and Dan Collins preview the Bears Monday Night Football matchup against the Rams with the host of the Bleav in LA Football Podcast/ Founder of LAFB Network Ryan Dyrud. They break down the keys to the game and get Ryan's predictions (1:25-27:02) ! Dan and Joey then recap their biggest takeaways from the interview and give their predictions for the Bears' prime-time matchup (27:08-44:27) !See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com
Ep 12: Ferocious Defense And The 1st Place Bears!
Dan Collins and Joey Gelman break down the Bears win over the Panthers behind a strong defense. They talk about the Bears improbable run to first place in the division and how this team will win because of its defense, just as it always has.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 11: White Sox Manager Hunt + Cameron Lee Interview (Bears vs. Panthers Preview)
Joey Gelman and Dan Collins react to the firing of White Sox Manager Ricky Renteria and begin the hunt for the next Sox Manager (1:25-11:15). Is it AJ Hinch? Alex Cora? Tony LaRussa (11:18-26:41)? They then welcome in former Bears' offensive lineman and co-host of the BLEAV in Bears Podcast, Cameron Lee, to talk all things Bears ahead of their matchup against the Panthers (27:11-48:45).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-n
Ep 10: Talkin' Hawkey + Biggest Bears Nuggets From Wanny
Joey Gelman and Dan Collins break down the current state of the Blackhawks after letting Corey Crawford go and trading away Brandon Saad. Are the Blackhawks in full rebuild mode (1:20- 25:32)? They then react to their interview from last week with Dave Wannstedt and talk about the biggest things they learned about the Bears from talking with Wanny (25:35-40:13)!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 9.5 : Dave Wannstedt Interview On Bears Win Over TB12 And The Bucs
Joey Gelman and Dan Collins welcome in former Bears Coach Dave Wannstedt to break down the Bears 20-19 win over Tom Brady and the Bucs!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 9: Revisionist History- Jimmy Butler And The Bulls + Bears vs. Bucs Preview
Dan Collins and Joey Gelman open up the Bulls vault and re-examine the Jimmy Butler era in Chicago and how after many twists and turns he is now leading the Heat in the NBA Finals (1:15-28:07). They also give their predictions for the Bears Thursday Night matchup with Tom Brady and the Buccaneers (28:10-42:39) .See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 8: Saddest Week In Chicago Sports -Bears Back To Reality and Cubs and Sox Playoff Exits
Joey Gelman and Dan Collins break down the SADDEST week in Chicago Sports History! The new 'era' of Bears Football starts with a dud against the Colts behind a poor offensive performance that mustered only 11 points (00:47-26:48). The guys talk about what went wrong for the Bears and then shift gears to the gut-punching playoff exits for both the Cubs and Sox and what it means for each team moving forward (26:50-46:50).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice
Ep 7: White Sox 1-0 In Wild Card, Cubs vs. Marlins Preview & Bears Predictions
On today's show, Dan Collins and Joey Gelman recap Game 1 of the Wild Card round between the White Sox and A's. They break down Giolito's almost historic start and what the Sox need to do take down the A's in quick fashion (00:00:00 - 28:24). They then preview the Cubs vs. Marlins playoff series (28:26-40:25), give their Bears vs Colts predictions (40:29-48:55) and a whole lot more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not
Ep 6: The Nick Foles Era Begins, Bears vs Falcons Recap + Cubs/Sox Playoff Bound
Joey Gelman and Dan Collins talk about the wild comeback win for the Bears against the Falcons which was highlighted by the end of the Trubisky era and beginning of Nick Foles era. They break down what the QB change means for the team moving forward, what key takeaways they can learn from the game, and try to make sense of Trubisky's downfall (00:00:51- 41:21). They close the show talking about the Cubs and Sox playoff picture as they now are both officially getting set for their playoff matchup
Ep 5: Honoring Gale Sayers, Billy The Bull and Cubs/Sox Thoughts
Dan Collins and Joey Gelman honor the life and legacy of Chicago Bears Hall of Famer Gale Sayers , in the wake of his passing at age 77. Dan and Joey then transition the show to talking about the Bulls surprise hire of Billy Donovan as their new head coach and what that means for the franchise moving forward. They close the show talking Cubs and Sox as we're now in the home stretch of the baseball regular season!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt
Ep 4: 2-0 Never Felt So Wrong - Bears vs. Giants Recap
Dan Collins and Joey Gelman recap the confusing Bears win over the Giants in which a first half of glory ended in a stressful second half of the game. The Bears are now somehow 2-0 and sit tied atop the NFC North. Dan and Joey break down what went right/wrong between halves, where Bears' nation stands with Mitch and what we can take away from this game and bring into next week. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-
Ep 3: Cubs & Sox Reign & Allen Robinson's Contract Game + Bears vs. Giants Preview
Joey Gelman and Dan Collins break down Chicago's hopes, dreams and concerns about the first place Cubs and first place Sox with just over a week to go before the MLB Postseason (00:22-35:43) ! They also talk about the future trajectory of each team beyond this year and then break down the wild week that was with Allen Robinson and the Bears. And it wouldn't be a Thursday show without a Bears vs. Giants preview! (35:45-47:54). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac
Ep 2: Messiah Mitch, Mills' No-No & White Sox Smash
Dan Collins and Joey Gelman discuss a WILD weekend in Chicago sports, capped off by a baffling and exciting Bears win, an unbelievable no-hitter by Alec Mills and a football style offensive showdown for the White Sox.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 1: How Long Is Mitch's Leash? Bears Season Preview, 'Good Enough' & Bears vs. Lions Predictions
Joey Gelman and Dan Collins invite you in for Episode 1 of Bleav in Chicago Sports! They preview what the show will feature and then dive right into Bears Talk! They talk about why/ how Mitch Trubisky won the QB job, give their preview of the offense and defense and give their predictions for the game against the Lions. They also introduce their new segment 'Good Enough!' Make sure to Like, Rate, Download and Subscribe to the show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pr
Teaser: BLEAV in Chicago Sports W/ Joey Gelman and Dan Collins
Get ready for your new favorite Chicago Sports Podcast as Joey Gelman and Dan Collins preview their new show BLEAV In Chicago Sports! They'll bring the best conversation and debate surrounding your favorite teams, and of course have some fun along the way. Make sure to subscribe ! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.