Dan Bernstein Unfiltered

About Dan Bernstein Unfiltered

Dan Bernstein Unfiltered is where Chicago sports gets told straight — no filters, no filler. After nearly three decades on Chicago radio, Dan’s back with longtime executive producer Matt Abbatacola at his side, ready to break down the stories that actually matter.From the highs and lows of the Chicago Bears, Bulls, Cubs, White Sox, and Blackhawks to the biggest headlines across the sports world, nothing’s off-limits. Expect sharp takes, smart debate, and the kind of unflinching honesty Chicago fans have always known Dan for — with Matt chiming in when it counts.New episodes drop every weekday morning.

Publisher

312 Sports

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

12 Aug 2025

Latest episode

8 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

299 of 330 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   8 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Can Tyson Bagent deliver big plays?

   Host Dan Bernstein interviews himself about whether quarterback Tyson Bagent can deliver explosive plays for the Ben Johnson offense.

2. 

   7 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   How self-aware are White Sox fans right now?

   Host Dan Bernstein explores the White Sox' improbable playoff success and questions the fan base's current self-awareness in this interview.

3. 

   6 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Will a Chicago Bears blowout get Packers coaches fired?

   Host Dan Bernstein questions if a Chicago Bears blowout could lead to Packers coaching changes, while also celebrating the White Sox's playoff success and discussing NFL ALS awareness.

Inside a recent episode

Can Tyson Bagent deliver big plays?

Published 8 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] We're going to need more of that. Second-level throws available to us. We didn't pull the trigger on them. think sounds to me like somebody's asking somebody else and has been privately to keep those eyes up, see those guys and trust it and make it and put it in a place where some of these guys can, can make a play. If you are going to throw short though, throw it to burden. Cause I just think that has a better chance of turning into an explosive. He needs to touch the ball more. And I don't – every play that they run to Sam Rauch is a play that they could have run to Luther Burden, who I just think is so twitchy right now, so – in a good way. […]

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.6 / 5

755 ratings

Spotify

4.7 / 5

346 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 48 / 100

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Quality

59

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

91

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