
The Charter: A Chicago Bears Podcast
The Charter Podcast is where you can find everything you need to know about the Chicago Bears. Our team of Ruthie Polinsky, Alex Shapiro, Clay Harbor, and Kevin Lapka bring you postgame reaction, interviews, and game previews. We’ll provide you with latest and have some fun along the way. New episodes available every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday throughout the season.
Latest episodes

Nov 21, 2022 • 36min
NFL Week 11 recap: Chicago Bears lose to Atlanta Falcons 27-24
Another Sunday, another loss. The Chicago Bears came up short against the Falcons in Week 11, losing 27-24 in Atlanta. But they might lost more than a game as quarterback Justin Fields suffered a left shoulder injury on the final drive. The Under Center Podcast crew of Ken Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro break down Fields' performance, Luke Getsy's play calling, and discuss how the Bears should manage the QB's injury. Then, they discuss the defense's play, Velus Jones' return, and question why Byron Pringle is still getting snaps.
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Nov 18, 2022 • 25min
NFL Week 11 Bears vs. Falcons preview
The Bears are looking to erase the awful loss to the Detroit Lions when they head to Atlanta to take on the Falcons. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's D. Orlando Ledbetter joined Ken David, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro to preview the Week 11 matchup. Ledbetter breaks down how the Falcons' offense has looked this season and predicts if backup quarterback Desmond Ridder will get to play this year. Later, they discuss what the Falcons' dominant run game could do against a struggling Bears' defense. Finally, the crew gives their predictions for the game
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Nov 16, 2022 • 26min
Bears 2022 Mid-season awards
We're officially at the midway point in the season, and it’s time for a review. Ken Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro select seven awards to hand out to the 2022-23 Chicago Bears: MVP, Offensive Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, HITS Principle Hero, Biggest Surprise, and Biggest Question. Some are obvious. Others aren’t. Who would your winners be?
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Nov 14, 2022 • 39min
NFL Week 10 recap: Chicago Bears 31-30 loss to Detroit Lions
The Chicago Bears blew a 14-point fourth-quarter lead to the Detroit Lions on Sunday, falling 31-30 at Soldier Field. On this episode of the Under Center Podcast Ken Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro break down another stellar game from Justin Fields and another two-touchdown game from Cole Kmet. Later, they analyze the offensive line's play and the decision to play Byron Pringle over N’Keal Harry. Finally, they discuss the Bears' shoddy defense and Jack Sanborn’s breakout game.
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Nov 11, 2022 • 40min
Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions preview, with Jeremy Reisman
The Bears look to pick up a win against the division-rival Detroit Lions in Week 10. To preview the matchup, Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro and Josh Schrock are joined by Jeremy Reisman of SB Nation's Pride of Detroit to break down how Justin Fields and the Bears' offense can attack a weak defense and if we are going to see Fields dominate through the air this week adding to an already exciting skill set he has.
(4:00) - Bears rebuild vs Lions rebuild
(9:30) - How did the Lions beat the Packers?
(16:15) - How can the Bears stop the Lions offense
(21:16) - What will be the game plan for the Lions defense to stop Justin Fields?
(28:13) - Analyzing Chase Claypool and what will be his impact
(33:00) - Will this be the week we see big passing numbers from Justin Fields
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Nov 9, 2022 • 26min
NBC’s Tony Dungy on Jeff Saturday, Justin Fields, and future of the Bears
Justin Fields has made significant improvements over the last several weeks and has garnered the attention of the national media for his improvements. NBC analyst and Pro Football Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy joins Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro, and Josh Schrock to discuss his thoughts on the Colts hiring his former player Jeff Saturday. Later, they discuss Justin Fields' growth and the Bears' future. Finally, the crew makes predictions for the Bears' Week 10 match-up against the Lions.
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Nov 7, 2022 • 45min
Week 9 recap: Justin Fields makes history in Bears’ loss to Dolphins
The Bears lost to the Dolphins 35-32 on Sunday afternoon, but Justin Fields put up historic numbers, including a 61-yard touchdown run which was the longest touchdown run by a quarterback in franchise history. Ken Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro break down Justin Fields' performance and talk about the growth they have seen from him this season. Later, they discuss Chase Claypools' first game with the Bears and the missed pass interference call at the end of the game. Finally, they analyze the defense's struggles.
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Nov 4, 2022 • 30min
Bears vs. Dolphins preview, predictions with David Furones
After an eventful trade deadline, the Bears get set to play the Miami Dolphins. Can Justin Fields continue to improve? What can the Bears learn from how the Dolphins managed their QB situation with Tua Tagovailoa? Joining Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro, and Josh Schrock on the podcast is David Furones of the Miami Sun Sentinel. The crew discusses how the Dolphins became contenders if the Bears can follow the same blueprint, compare and contrast Justin Fields and Tua Tagovailoa and a lot more to get you ready for Dolphins vs Bears.
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Nov 1, 2022 • 35min
NFL Trade Deadline Reaction, Bears trade for Chase Claypool
The Bears were major players in the weeks leading up to the trade deadline, trading Robert Quinn to the Philadelphia Eagles, Roquan Smith to the Baltimore Ravens, and acquiring WR Chase Claypool from the Pittsburgh Steelers. To break down the trade deadline for the Bears and the direction Ryan Poles is taking the team, Ken Davis and Alex Shapiro are joined by veteran NFL announcer and Bulls play-by-play announcer Adam Amin.
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Nov 1, 2022 • 27min
BREAKING: Bears trade linebacker Roquan Smith to Ravens for draft picks
In a surprise move, Bears GM Ryan Poles traded star linebacker, Roquan Smith, to the Baltimore Ravens for a second and fifth-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Ken Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro discuss why this trade is good for the Bears and why it could be pivotal for the rebuild. Later, they discuss if the trade was fair and predict if the Bears will make more deals before the NFL trade deadline.
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