Pick A Side

Hosted by Tyler Aki and Shea Norling and Shea and Tyler · ESPN Chicago

5.0from 8 ratings

61Podcast AuthorityScore out of 100 · How it is scored

183
Episodes: 8
Ratings: Daily
Cadence: 2025
First episode: 22M
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About Pick A Side

Tyler Aki & Shea Norling preview and break down all the College Football and NFL action throughout the seasons. The guys also go through the Vegas Odds and make listeners money with their best bets each and every week.

Publisher: ESPN Chicago
Category: sports
Language: en
Explicit: No
First episode: 8 Jan 2025
Latest episode: 12 Oct 2026

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183 episodes in the feed.

12 Oct 2026
Week 5 NFL Reaction: Bears Get Humbled, Leaguewide Coaching Malpractice and Bama Backers Get HOSED
Shea Norling and Tyler Aki break down their observations from Week 5 of the NFL season. The guys discuss why it's not panic time for the Bears, but also why it was a humbling experience for everybody. Plus, the guys discuss the numerous coaching blunders across the league. Also, they explain how every Alabama backer got screwed by a non-DPI call late.
11 Oct 2026
10/11 - Bears vs Packers Pregame Tailgate
Tyler Aki and Shea Norling get you set for Bears/Packers round 1! The fellas talk about the Bears Redzone issues, how much of a factor the ground game will be, a player the Bears should entertain trading for and remember the life and legacy of Mike Ditka.
9 Oct 2026
Week 5 NFL Picks and College Spot Bets: Are the Bears a MUST Play Road Favorite?
Shea Norling and Tyler Aki take you through the NFL and College slates for this weekend. Plus, are the Bears a must play team on the road? Also, how much will weather impact the weekend of football, including in Georgia vs Alabama?

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YouTube views: 22,386,362; Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US): 5.0 / 5; 8 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 61 / 100

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Quality: 72
Social presence: 0
YouTube: 93
Engagement: 32

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About Pick A Side

Latest episodes

Week 5 NFL Reaction: Bears Get Humbled, Leaguewide Coaching Malpractice and Bama Backers Get HOSED

10/11 - Bears vs Packers Pregame Tailgate

Week 5 NFL Picks and College Spot Bets: Are the Bears a MUST Play Road Favorite?

Who has been a guest on Pick A Side

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Podcast Authority Score: 61 / 100

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