The Van Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:38:22 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2113033 en-us © 2026 The Van yes 06572ac6-91f8-5a5a-b140-fb4e8ea1b883 The Van Cleve Brothers episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Van, NFL, Fantasy, Football, Sports, Funny, Betting, news, brothers, analysis, dynasty, gridiron The Van Cleve Brothers https://storage.buzzsprout.com/7876cy7v6uoky7h3gq1fzd61vmao?.jpg The Van Alec Van Cleve Sam Van Cleve Green Bay Week Green Bay Week Green Bay Week... Pt. 2

Big Joe stops by to chime in on the biggest game of the year.

December Football, Injuries everywhere, predictions for Saturday Night.

Don't want to miss this one.. The rivals from the north - head south

BearDOWN

]]> Green Bay Week... Pt. 2

Big Joe stops by to chime in on the biggest game of the year.

December Football, Injuries everywhere, predictions for Saturday Night.

Don't want to miss this one.. The rivals from the north - head south

BearDOWN

]]> The Van Cleve Brothers Buzzsprout-18377264 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 22:00:00 -0500 2182 5 5 full false Kyle Monangai Comp - Week 10 Kyle Monangai Comp - Week 10 The NFL Trade Deadline has officially passed.  A lot to talk about between the Bears Shootout victory against Cincinnati and the league's Trade Deadline

- Bears move to 5-3

- Trade Deadline - Bears make a move

- NFC North Wide Open

- How the Bears can move to 6-3

We discuss it all - come along for a listen!

]]> The NFL Trade Deadline has officially passed.  A lot to talk about between the Bears Shootout victory against Cincinnati and the league's Trade Deadline

- Bears move to 5-3

- Trade Deadline - Bears make a move

- NFC North Wide Open

- How the Bears can move to 6-3

We discuss it all - come along for a listen!

]]> The Van Cleve Brothers Buzzsprout-18147668 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 21:00:00 -0500 2355 5 4 full false Ben Johnson is a Psycho Ben Johnson is a Psycho Bears are 4-2 - Heading into Baltimore.  Wouldn't rather have any other coach in the league. Week 8 in the NFL ahead!

]]> Bears are 4-2 - Heading into Baltimore.  Wouldn't rather have any other coach in the league. Week 8 in the NFL ahead!

]]> The Van Cleve Brothers Buzzsprout-18071875 Sat, 25 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1809 5 3 full false NFL 2025 Kickoff - Beardown NFL 2025 Kickoff - Beardown Week 1 in the Books - The fellas discuss takeaways from Monday Night's clash between the Bears and Vikings and look ahead to Week 2.

What's it going to take to walk into Ford Field and walk out with a win against the Detroit Lions.

New Season Ahead!

]]> Week 1 in the Books - The fellas discuss takeaways from Monday Night's clash between the Bears and Vikings and look ahead to Week 2.

What's it going to take to walk into Ford Field and walk out with a win against the Detroit Lions.

New Season Ahead!

]]> The Van Cleve Brothers Buzzsprout-17839193 Sat, 13 Sep 2025 21:00:00 -0400 2064 5 2 full false The Van - Off SZN Edition The Van - Off SZN Edition NFL Offseason underway.  The NFL Draft is weeks away. Lots happening in Chicago Sports. The fellas are back and ready to tackle it all.

]]> NFL Offseason underway.  The NFL Draft is weeks away. Lots happening in Chicago Sports. The fellas are back and ready to tackle it all.

]]> The Van Cleve Brothers Buzzsprout-16895110 Mon, 31 Mar 2025 22:00:00 -0400 1996 5 1 full false Green Bay Week Green Bay Week The Boys breakdown what went wrong with Shane Waldron and whats to come with Thomas Brown. GREEN BAY WEEK and a look ahead at a crazy slate of sunday games

]]> The Boys breakdown what went wrong with Shane Waldron and whats to come with Thomas Brown. GREEN BAY WEEK and a look ahead at a crazy slate of sunday games

]]> The Van Cleve Brothers Buzzsprout-16108970 Thu, 14 Nov 2024 16:00:00 -0500 3219 4 8 full true Bird Huntin Season Bird Huntin Season The boys discuss the upcoming showdown between No 1. overall picks Kyler Murray and Caleb Williams, and also breakdown yet again another 4th quarter collapse. Featuring Joey Glickman

]]> The boys discuss the upcoming showdown between No 1. overall picks Kyler Murray and Caleb Williams, and also breakdown yet again another 4th quarter collapse. Featuring Joey Glickman

]]> The Van Cleve Brothers Buzzsprout-16036991 Sat, 02 Nov 2024 19:00:00 -0400 3021 4 7 full false Why Not Us Why Not Us Bears vs Commanders preview and a look ahead at a potential game changing trade deadline pickup for the Bears

]]> Bears vs Commanders preview and a look ahead at a potential game changing trade deadline pickup for the Bears

]]> The Van Cleve Brothers Buzzsprout-15995715 Sat, 26 Oct 2024 19:00:00 -0400 2166 4 6 full false Hibernation Week Hibernation Week Bears are on bye but the boys aren't. Come catch a seat on The Van as the boys preview an insane week of games ahead, and breakdown yet another incredible performance from Caleb & Co.

]]> Bears are on bye but the boys aren't. Come catch a seat on The Van as the boys preview an insane week of games ahead, and breakdown yet another incredible performance from Caleb & Co.

]]> The Van Cleve Brothers Buzzsprout-15953996 Sat, 19 Oct 2024 18:00:00 -0400 2766 4 5 full false Standing On Business Standing On Business Things are starting to look up for this Bears team. The boys chop it up about the big week ahead for the Bears, and why we believe were well in the mix. 

]]> Things are starting to look up for this Bears team. The boys chop it up about the big week ahead for the Bears, and why we believe were well in the mix. 

]]> The Van Cleve Brothers Buzzsprout-15874373 Sat, 05 Oct 2024 17:00:00 -0400 2627 4 4 full false Back On Road Back On Road The boys breakdown another disappointing Chicago Bears loss, and preview the upcoming games WITH A SPECIAL GUEST. What is it gonna take for the Bears to get Back On Road?

]]> The boys breakdown another disappointing Chicago Bears loss, and preview the upcoming games WITH A SPECIAL GUEST. What is it gonna take for the Bears to get Back On Road?

]]> The Van Cleve Brothers Buzzsprout-15824491 Thu, 26 Sep 2024 19:00:00 -0400 3542 4 3 full false RELAX RELAX Bears fans.....TAKE A DEEP BREATHE AND RELAAAAX. We break down why we need to be patient & good things ahead for Caleb & Co. The Boys look back on a wild week 2 of upsets, and yet another week of Sam's 3 keys to a BEARS W

]]> Bears fans.....TAKE A DEEP BREATHE AND RELAAAAX. We break down why we need to be patient & good things ahead for Caleb & Co. The Boys look back on a wild week 2 of upsets, and yet another week of Sam's 3 keys to a BEARS W

]]> The Van Cleve Brothers Buzzsprout-15776968 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 17:00:00 -0400 1908 4 2 full false Texas Shootout Texas Shootout WE'RE BACK for the 2024 NFL season. More importantly, THE BEARS ARE BACK as we preview the huge week 2 Sunday Night Showdown & more

]]> WE'RE BACK for the 2024 NFL season. More importantly, THE BEARS ARE BACK as we preview the huge week 2 Sunday Night Showdown & more

]]> The Van Cleve Brothers Buzzsprout-15749363 Fri, 13 Sep 2024 15:00:00 -0400 2277 4 1 full false Showtime Bears Showtime Bears BOYS ARE BACK. Wrapping up the off-season and whats to come for the SHOWTIME BEARS

]]> BOYS ARE BACK. Wrapping up the off-season and whats to come for the SHOWTIME BEARS

]]> The Van Cleve Brothers Buzzsprout-15280393 Wed, 19 Jun 2024 17:00:00 -0400 2354 3 1 full false Super Bowl LVIII Super Bowl LVIII The Fellas are BACK - after a lengthy break.

A lot to talk about! Come have a listen as we preview Super Bowl 58  - discuss What the Bears will do with the 1st overall pick for the Second time in as many years - Plus a classic debate on the top 3 Gatorade flavors of ALL TIME.

Let's get it


]]> The Fellas are BACK - after a lengthy break.

A lot to talk about! Come have a listen as we preview Super Bowl 58  - discuss What the Bears will do with the 1st overall pick for the Second time in as many years - Plus a classic debate on the top 3 Gatorade flavors of ALL TIME.

Let's get it


]]> The Van Cleve Brothers Buzzsprout-14463732 Thu, 08 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0500 3663 2 10 full false Bears are Back Bears are Back Huge Bears win this week. Sam's been in the Lab and got the stats to prove it - Come listen to why the Bears are back and why it's finally time to TAKE THE NORTH. 

]]> Huge Bears win this week. Sam's been in the Lab and got the stats to prove it - Come listen to why the Bears are back and why it's finally time to TAKE THE NORTH. 

]]> The Van Cleve Brothers Buzzsprout-14131907 Tue, 12 Dec 2023 04:00:00 -0500 3025 2 9 full false Turkey Day Football Turkey Day Football Heading into Week 12 - Turkey Day - Thanksgiving Football Ahead.  Injuries taking down the league - Bears finding new ways to Lose. Come hang out! Happy Thanksgiving!

]]> Heading into Week 12 - Turkey Day - Thanksgiving Football Ahead.  Injuries taking down the league - Bears finding new ways to Lose. Come hang out! Happy Thanksgiving!

]]> The Van Cleve Brothers Buzzsprout-14023646 Thu, 23 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0500 3631 2 8 full false Week 10 Week 10 Heading into Week 10 - Massive slate of games last week to debrief - We're officially half way through the NFL season.  Will the bears get their 3rd win on Thursday Night Football? Let's Roll!

]]> Heading into Week 10 - Massive slate of games last week to debrief - We're officially half way through the NFL season.  Will the bears get their 3rd win on Thursday Night Football? Let's Roll!

]]> The Van Cleve Brothers Buzzsprout-13945631 Fri, 10 Nov 2023 02:00:00 -0500 2526 2 7 full false Trade Deadline - Week 9 Trade Deadline - Week 9 Halfway through the Season! Bears make a splash at the Trade Deadline - Huge lineup of games this week! Who's in the Super Bowl Bubble.  What to expect down the stretch. Come join us and have a Listen. 

]]> Halfway through the Season! Bears make a splash at the Trade Deadline - Huge lineup of games this week! Who's in the Super Bowl Bubble.  What to expect down the stretch. Come join us and have a Listen. 

]]> The Van Cleve Brothers Buzzsprout-13900823 Fri, 03 Nov 2023 01:00:00 -0400 3331 2 6 full false Week 6 Week 6 The Bears finally find the Win Column.  Another Week in the Books. Niners are an absolute Juggernaut - Cincinnati turning it around - and More. Come have a listen! Heading into Week 6!

]]> The Bears finally find the Win Column.  Another Week in the Books. Niners are an absolute Juggernaut - Cincinnati turning it around - and More. Come have a listen! Heading into Week 6!

]]> The Van Cleve Brothers Buzzsprout-13764306 Thu, 12 Oct 2023 02:00:00 -0400 3644 2 5 full false Week 4 Week 4 Mental Health is deteriorating as the Bears slide to 0-4.  Lots of action around the League! quarter of the way through the season. Week 5 on the Horizon.

]]> Mental Health is deteriorating as the Bears slide to 0-4.  Lots of action around the League! quarter of the way through the season. Week 5 on the Horizon.

]]> The Van Cleve Brothers Buzzsprout-13720430 Thu, 05 Oct 2023 02:00:00 -0400 2714 2 4 full false NFL Week 3 in The BOOKS NFL Week 3 in The BOOKS Breakdown of week 3 and the season thus far. Preview to week 4. Almost 25% done with the season already. Jacksonville vs Atlanta in London. Being a Chicago Bears fan is bad for Mental Health.

]]> Breakdown of week 3 and the season thus far. Preview to week 4. Almost 25% done with the season already. Jacksonville vs Atlanta in London. Being a Chicago Bears fan is bad for Mental Health.

]]> The Van Cleve Brothers Buzzsprout-13677420 Thu, 28 Sep 2023 01:00:00 -0400 3001 2 3 full false Week 2 Week 2 What's Happening in Chicago? Who's had the most surprising start through the first 2 weeks. All that and more as we chat through the headlines circulating the League in an always crazy, action packed start to the 2023 NFL Season.

]]> What's Happening in Chicago? Who's had the most surprising start through the first 2 weeks. All that and more as we chat through the headlines circulating the League in an always crazy, action packed start to the 2023 NFL Season.

]]> The Van Cleve Brothers Buzzsprout-13636181 Thu, 21 Sep 2023 17:00:00 -0400 2174 2 2 full false NFL Kickoff 2023 NFL Kickoff 2023 On the Eve of the 2023 Season - Alec and Sam breakdown the week 1 games and preview the games ahead. Tune in to hear the locks of the weekend. The NFL is BACK.

]]> On the Eve of the 2023 Season - Alec and Sam breakdown the week 1 games and preview the games ahead. Tune in to hear the locks of the weekend. The NFL is BACK.

]]> The Van Cleve Brothers Buzzsprout-13546498 Thu, 07 Sep 2023 03:00:00 -0400 1595 2 1 full false Fantasy Football Draft Fantasy Football Draft Sam and I spending the weekend in St. Louis - simulate a Fantasy Draft with some tips and tricks to look out for as we are weeks away from 2023 NFL Kickoff.

]]> Sam and I spending the weekend in St. Louis - simulate a Fantasy Draft with some tips and tricks to look out for as we are weeks away from 2023 NFL Kickoff.

]]> The Van Cleve Brothers Buzzsprout-13480267 Sun, 27 Aug 2023 22:00:00 -0400 2265 1 8 full false Divisional Breakdown Divisional Breakdown As we work through the Dog Days of the NFL Offseason - Alec and Sam take a look ahead and predict each division winner heading into the Season ahead.

]]> As we work through the Dog Days of the NFL Offseason - Alec and Sam take a look ahead and predict each division winner heading into the Season ahead.

]]> The Van Cleve Brothers Buzzsprout-13015481 Sat, 10 Jun 2023 19:00:00 -0400 3345 1 7 full false NFL Draft 2023 NFL Draft 2023 With the NFL draft just 3 days away - the Fellas sit down and run through their predictions of where the Top Prospects will land.  Come and join the Conversation!

]]> With the NFL draft just 3 days away - the Fellas sit down and run through their predictions of where the Top Prospects will land.  Come and join the Conversation!

]]> The Van Cleve Brothers Buzzsprout-12718521 Tue, 25 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0400 3632 1 6 full false NFL Free Agency NFL Free Agency The Free Agency Carousel is under way. The Bears trade away the top pick of the draft and we chat through the top news going around the League.  Action Packed start to the NFL 2023 Season!

]]> The Free Agency Carousel is under way. The Bears trade away the top pick of the draft and we chat through the top news going around the League.  Action Packed start to the NFL 2023 Season!

]]> The Van Cleve Brothers Buzzsprout-12470878 Sun, 19 Mar 2023 16:00:00 -0400 3910 1 5 full false Bye Bye NFL 2023 Bye Bye NFL 2023 Super Bowl Wrap up - Closing out the 2023 season and Officially entering the Offseason. Covering it all this week - Draft Prospects, Jon Jones, Major League Baseball New Rule, and find out how Sam takes his Pre Workout

]]> Super Bowl Wrap up - Closing out the 2023 season and Officially entering the Offseason. Covering it all this week - Draft Prospects, Jon Jones, Major League Baseball New Rule, and find out how Sam takes his Pre Workout

]]> The Van Cleve Brothers Buzzsprout-12344005 Tue, 28 Feb 2023 04:00:00 -0500 2862 1 4 full false Super Bowl Week Super Bowl Week Diving into Super Sunday with a Preview of the Big Game - Plus an inside look at our Prop bets heading into the Biggest Sunday of the year.

]]> Diving into Super Sunday with a Preview of the Big Game - Plus an inside look at our Prop bets heading into the Biggest Sunday of the year.

]]> The Van Cleve Brothers Buzzsprout-12224154 Fri, 10 Feb 2023 02:00:00 -0500 2821 1 3 full false Championship Week Championship Week Episode TWO - The Fellas take a look back on Wild Card week and the Divisional Round of the NFL.  With Championship Week upon us - We breakdown this week's matchup and solidify our picks ahead of an action packed Week

]]> Episode TWO - The Fellas take a look back on Wild Card week and the Divisional Round of the NFL.  With Championship Week upon us - We breakdown this week's matchup and solidify our picks ahead of an action packed Week

]]> The Van Cleve Brothers Buzzsprout-12114798 Wed, 25 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 2493 1 2 full false The Van The Van Come Grab a seat on The Van as your hosts - Alec and Sam take a look ahead to NFL Wild Card week.

Ranking the top 14 teams left standing as well as an in depth look at the matchups ahead, We discuss which teams are equipped for a deep Playoff run.

Rounding out Episode number 1 with a bit of G.O.A.T Chat - discussing our GREATEST sandwich of All time.

]]> Come Grab a seat on The Van as your hosts - Alec and Sam take a look ahead to NFL Wild Card week.

Ranking the top 14 teams left standing as well as an in depth look at the matchups ahead, We discuss which teams are equipped for a deep Playoff run.

Rounding out Episode number 1 with a bit of G.O.A.T Chat - discussing our GREATEST sandwich of All time.

]]> Alec Buzzsprout-12040704 Fri, 13 Jan 2023 22:00:00 -0500 4607 1 1 full false