The Most Unbelievable Headline of 2026

The Most Unbelievable Headline of 2026

Dan Bernstein kicks things off with one of the wildest stories of the year out of Indiana, where an alleged arsonist reportedly severed his own penis and used it to ignite a neighbor’s garage. 0:00 Story of the Year 20:45 Telemundo 32:00 Blackhawks 37:20 Pete Crow-Armstrong From there, Dan praises Telemundo’s World Cup coverage as the best thing on television right now, discusses the news that Connor Bedard is expected to miss the start of the NHL season, and reveals his latest player comparison for Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong. Dan Bernstein Unfiltered drops Monday-Friday 11am CT Make sure to subscribe to... ✅ Dan Bernstein Unfiltered ✅ Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast 🏈 ✅ Organization Win Championships: A Chicago Bulls Podcast 🏀 ✅ Off The Ivy: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ⚾️ All links to YouTube, Apple, Spotify and more available on 312Sports.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

PCA's Star Is Rising — Where Are the Sponsors?

Dan Bernstein dives into the rapidly growing star power of Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, wondering why more major brands haven’t already lined up to secure endorsement deals with one of baseball’s most marketable young players. 0:00 PCA 34:30 JD & MLB 55:00 Discounted Groceries Dan argues that companies may be missing a golden opportunity to get in on the ground floor before PCA’s profile climbs even higher. The conversation also turns to Major League Baseball as Bernstein shares his growing appreciation for Cubs television analyst Jim Deshaies and the value he brings to broadcasts. Plus, Dan weighs an unexpected question: is he overlooking a chance to save money by passing up discounted groceries? Tune in for baseball talk, media observations, and a few thoughts on bargain hunting. Dan Bernstein Unfiltered drops Monday-Friday 11am CT Make sure to subscribe to... ✅ Dan Bernstein Unfiltered ✅ Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast 🏈 ✅ Organization Win Championships: A Chicago Bulls Podcast 🏀 ✅ Off The Ivy: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ⚾️ All links to YouTube, Apple, Spotify and more available on 312Sports.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Favored. Home Crowd. Humiliated. USMNT Crushed 4-1 by Belgium

Dan Bernstein recaps the USMNT's disastrous 4-1 loss to Belgium in World Cup play, a performance so bad that one of the goals allowed had Dan laughing. 0:00 World Cup 31:20 Bears Stadium 43:30 Miguel Vargas 52:00 Hobbits & Dragons Plus, new comments from the mayor of Hammond add another twist to the ongoing Bears stadium saga. Dan also gives a shoutout to White Sox slugger Miguel Vargas for earning his first All-Star selection. To close out the show, things take a turn into fantasy as the conversation shifts to hobbits, dragons, and everything in between. Dan Bernstein Unfiltered drops Monday-Friday 11am CT Make sure to subscribe to... ✅ Dan Bernstein Unfiltered ✅ Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast 🏈 ✅ Organization Win Championships: A Chicago Bulls Podcast 🏀 ✅ Off The Ivy: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ⚾️ All links to YouTube, Apple, Spotify and more available on 312Sports.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

The White House Fights for Folarin Balogun to Play Against Belgium

Dan Bernstein dives into the irony of the White House calling on FIFA to overturn Folarin Balogun’s red card just days after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against the administration’s effort to end birthright citizenship. 0:00 USA Soccer 18:20 MLB 33:00 John Smoltz 52:15 NBA 53:15 DBU Picks Balogun, who was born in Brooklyn to Nigerian parents and raised primarily in London, suddenly finds himself at the center of a debate far bigger than soccer. Later, Dan shares newly uncovered information about changes to MLB baseballs and how they may be affecting the game across the league this season. Plus, John Smoltz comes close to making a coherent point before completely losing the thread. The NBA’s Summer League is underway, bringing plenty of storylines, standout performances, and reasons to overreact. Dan breaks down everything happening around the league before wrapping up the show with another edition of DBU Picks. Dan Bernstein Unfiltered drops Monday-Friday 11am CT Make sure to subscribe to... ✅ Dan Bernstein Unfiltered ✅ Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast 🏈 ✅ Organization Win Championships: A Chicago Bulls Podcast 🏀 ✅ Off The Ivy: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ⚾️ All links to YouTube, Apple, Spotify and more available on 312Sports.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Can the Chicago Cubs Stay Steady?

Dan Bernstein takes stock of the Cubs' roller-coaster season and asks the big question: Can they avoid falling back into the kind of prolonged slump that nearly derailed them this spring? 0:00 Cubs 28:00 NBA 34:45 The Onion 46:20 A Feel-Good Story 54:20 4th of July Warning Dan knows the Cubs are capable of playing at a high level, but he also knows just how bad things can get when they're not at their best. The challenge now is finding consistency and making sure they don't revisit their lowest point of the season. Plus, Dan reacts to the latest major NBA news, discusses The Onion's takeover of Infowars, and delivers his annual Fourth of July warning. Dan Bernstein Unfiltered drops Monday-Friday 11am CT Make sure to subscribe to... ✅ Dan Bernstein Unfiltered ✅ Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast 🏈 ✅ Organization Win Championships: A Chicago Bulls Podcast 🏀 ✅ Off The Ivy: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ⚾️ All links to YouTube, Apple, Spotify and more available on 312Sports.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].