Chicago Cubs Will Make the Playoffs

Chicago Cubs Will Make the Playoffs

Dan Bernstein welcomes Joe Sheehan for a wide-ranging baseball conversation centered on the Cubs’ outlook for 2026. 0:00 Introduction 2:15 Joe Sheehan 26:20 NBA 37:00 Brendan Sorsby 44:00 Rush While expectations on the North Side may be tempered, Sheehan makes the case for optimism—projecting a playoff-caliber team fueled by a rebound in offensive production that could push the Cubs back into contention. The show also recaps a thrilling Game 3 of the NBA Finals, where the Spurs delivered a statement win on the road at Madison Square Garden. With the victory, San Antonio cuts into the Knicks’ series lead, now trailing 2–1 in what’s shaping up to be a dramatic and tightly contested championship battle. Off the court, the conversation turns to a controversial ruling from a Texas judge in the Brendan Sorsby case. Despite strong disagreement with the decision itself, the ultimate outcome leaves room for satisfaction, sparking a thoughtful discussion about fairness and process in sports-related legal matters. Plus, a quick hit on the return of Rush to the touring stage—bringing iconic rock energy back to fans everywhere. 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].

Remembering Stacey King

Dan Bernstein reflects on Stacey King and the lasting impact he’s had on generations of Chicago Bulls fans. 0:00 Stacey King 19:30 NBA 42:10 NBC Baseball 53:30 NHL 57:00 DBU Picks Meanwhile, the NBA Finals continue tonight with Game 3 in New York, as the Knicks look to extend their 2–0 series lead over the Spurs. And regardless of the score, last night’s NBC baseball broadcast proved to be an absolute joy to watch. 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].

Rome Odunze Raises Eyebrows with ‘New Normal’ Comment

Dan Bernstein dives into whether Rome Odunze’s value as a top 10 pick has taken a hit after the wide receiver called his fully healed foot “his new normal.” 0:00 Rome Odunze 17:50 Topgolf 24:30 Elmo 34:40 FFF 1:10:00 DBU Picks Plus, we bring you the latest update on the Naperville Topgolf story, Elmo catches heat from Knicks fans on Twitter, and it’s Friday—so you know we’ve got another edition of Friday Feedback Friday, along with the DBU Picks to close it out. 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].

Mayor Johnson's Chicago Bears Stadium Vision = Nothing.

Dan Bernstein unpacks the latest twist in the Chicago Bears stadium saga after Mayor Brandon Johnson publicly outlined his vision for a new lakefront home downtown—Bernstein’s verdict: much ado about nothing. 0:00 Mayor Johnson 28:00 White Sox Fans 42:20 NBA Finals Game 1 51:30 Mummy Sourdough He also turns inward on his White Sox fandom, calling out the hollow satisfaction Sox fans are taking in the Cubs’ struggles as dumb and pointless. Plus, a look at the NBA Finals after New York steals Game 1 on the road in San Antonio, and a bizarre food-for-thought: would you try bread made from yeast discovered inside a 5,000-year-old mummy? 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 Chicago Bears’ Mixed Messages: Deception or Incompetence?

Dan Bernstein breaks down the timeline surrounding the Bears’ stadium saga—focusing on the collapse of the Illinois PILOT megaproject deal and the team’s public statements along the way. He revisits a key question: have the Bears been misleading, intentionally or not? 0:00 Bears 27:00 Cubs 35:00 NBA 47:00 Topgolf - Naperville Time and again, the organization has insisted the decision is down to just two sites—Arlington Heights and Hammond, Indiana. But Chicago’s mayor continues to openly push the lakefront as a legitimate contender, offering a very different narrative. So what’s really going on? Are the Bears being deceptive, or is this simply dysfunction and mixed messaging? Who’s telling the truth—and why does it matter? Plus, the Cubs’ latest loss felt all too familiar offensively—but somehow different. The NBA Finals tip off tonight, and we highlight a feel-good story out of Naperville involving Topgolf. 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].