

The Charter: A Chicago Bears Podcast
Chicago Sports Network
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.
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Oct 21, 2022 • 31min
Patriots vs Bears Week 7 preview, predictions with Khari Thompson
On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, Ken Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro are joined by WEEI’s Khari Thompson to preview the Bears-Patriots Week 7 Monday Night Football matchup. The guys break down the Patriots' quarterback situation, what to expect from N’Keal Harry when he makes his Bears debut against his former team, and how the Bears can attack the Patriots' defense.
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Oct 19, 2022 • 32min
Justin Fields’ growth, Eberflus impressions and Roquan’s future with Jim Miller
On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, Ken Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro are joined by former Bears quarterback Jim Miller. Miller breaks down Justin Fields’ play through 6 weeks and talks about when he expects him to adjust to the new offense. He also discusses the performance of the rookies, including Kyler Gordon and Velus Jones Jr. Finally, Miller gives his first impressions of new head coach Matt Eberflus.
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Oct 17, 2022 • 29min
How former Bears defensive tackle Anthony ‘Spice’ Adams created his viral meme
On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, former Bears defensive tackle Anthony 'Spice’ Adams joins Ken Davis to break down how the Bears' defense has looked through the first six weeks of the season. The two discuss Eddie Jackson’s resurgence and when players should get frustrated with the Bears’ lack of defensive success. Finally, Spice reveals the origin of his viral meme
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Oct 14, 2022 • 36min
NFL Week 6 recap, Washington Commanders vs. Chicago Bears
Ken Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro break down the Bears' 12-7 loss to the Washington Commanders on Thursday Night Football. The guys discuss Justin Fields' performance, the offensive line's disastrous play, Darnell Mooney's game-winning catch that wasn't, and where the Bears go from here.
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Oct 12, 2022 • 40min
Bears vs. Commanders Week 6 preview, predictions with Mitch Tischler
Ken Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro talk with NBC Sports Washington’s Mitch Tischler to preview the Week 6 game between the Bears and Commanders. The guys break down Washington’s offensive issues, Carson Wentz’s woes, and discuss how the Bears can take advantage of the Commanders to leave Thursday night with a win.
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Oct 10, 2022 • 47min
NFL Week 5 recap, Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings
In Week 5, the Chicago Bears traveled to the Twin Cities to take on the Minnesota Vikings. The Bears' second-half comeback fell short when Ihmir Smith-Marsette fumbled the ball with just over a minute left to play. Was this the best game of Justin Fields' career? Did Matt Eberflus make the wrong decision going for the two-point conversion? What is still concerning about the Bears' defense? Ken Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro discuss all that and more on this episode of the Under Center Podcast.
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Oct 7, 2022 • 40min
NFL Week 5, Bears vs Vikings preview with Matthew Coller
Ken Davis and Alex Shapiro are joined by Matthew Coller who covers the Vikings for Purple Insider.com. The guys discuss the many connections the two teams have with Bears GM Ryan Poles being the Vikings' first choice for GM, to the Vikings planning to trade up for QB Justin Fields. They also break down the upcoming matchup and the ways the Bears can pull off the upset.
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Oct 5, 2022 • 41min
NFL veteran Clay Harbor breaks down Justin Fields, Bears’ O-Line and more
Veteran NFL tight end and Chicago native Clay Harbor joins Ken Davis and Alex Shapiro as they break down the 2022 Chicago Bears season. The guys discuss Justin Fields’ play and if he is improving, the Bears' offensive line, Luke Getsy’s play calling, and his time on the hit reality TV show, The Bachelorette.
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Oct 3, 2022 • 40min
NFL Week 4, Chicago Bears vs. New York Giants recap
The Bears played the New York Giants in a Week 4 matchup of young quarterbacks and run games. The Bears came up short, losing to the Giants 20-12. In some good news, Justin Fields had a season-high 22 pass attempts and Darnell Mooney played his best game of the season. That’s about it. Ken Davis, Alex Shapiro and live from New York, Josh Schrock, discuss and break down Justin Fields’ play, how the Bears' defense couldn’t stop the Giants' run game, the play calling of Luke Getsy and more.
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Sep 30, 2022 • 45min
Can the Bears overcome injuries to beat the New York Giants in Week 4
The Bears look to improve their record to 3-1 by beating the New York Giants in Week 4. To help prepare you for the game, Ken Davis, Josh Schrock and Alex Shapiro are joined by Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News and the Talkin' Ball with Pat Leonard Podcast, to discuss the QB matchup between Daniel Jones and Justin Fields, how can the Bears stop Saquon Barkley, and if Kenny Golladay a trade option for the Bears and a lot more.
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