Episode #153 - Michael Villani "BearDownCuz" - 9/1/2025

Michael Villani, better known as “BearDownCuz,” is a Content Creator and Co-Host of "The Brilliantly Dumb Show." Tune in, as Mikey dives into the brutal reality of being a lifelong Chicago Bears fan, how he built his own media brand from the ground up, his New Jersey roots, getting connected with the Brilliantly Dumb Guys, creating a community through social media, Caleb Williams entering his 2nd season under Brian Johnson, B1G Football, and Super Bowl Predictions... Everything But PoliticsWEBSITE | https://beardowncuz.comLINKTREE | https://linktr.ee/beardowncuzINSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/beardowncuz/X | https://x.com/BeardownCuzTIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@beardowncuzEVERYTHING BUT POLITICSPODCAST https://linktr.ee/everythingbutpoliticsPODCAST ON Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1etxBBcPopCTyxDhCTjlDP?si=b772f4fd8ac4456cPODCAST ON Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everything-but-politics/id1642920256YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@EverythingButPoliticsINSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/everythingbutpolitics/TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@everything.but.politicsFACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/people/Everything-But-Politics/100092419631488/?mibextid=LQQJ4dX | https://x.com/EverythingButPTimeline: (00:00) NFL Season Kickoff Anxiety(01:48) The Birth of BearDownCuz(06:21) From Fan to Influencer: Meeting the Players(09:23) The Brilliance of Brilliantly Dumb(13:27) The Evolution of Sports Betting(17:55) Building a Community: Consistency is Key(26:34) Navigating Dark Times in the Industry(28:18) Chicago Bears: A Season of Hope and Skepticism(43:25) Storylines to Watch in the NFL(49:31) Ohio State vs. Texas: A Clash of Juggernauts