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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text Welcome back to another episode of Bearly Qualified, my name is Jason Maxwell and with me as always are Drew Bailey and Nick Lavris.  One more game left in this NFL season.  Superbowl 60 between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots.  Rematch of the memorable Superbowl 49… I’ll be honest, I’m not as excited for the game itself this year.  Sam Darnold vs. Drake Maye… just doesn’t really get my heartbeat racing.  Regardless, it IS the super bowl,...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text Welcome back to Bearly Qualified everyone, I am Drew Bailey, joined with me as always is Nick Lavris and Jason Maxwell. That’s a wrap on the 2026 season for the Chicago Bears, time to grab a pillow and blanket and go hibernate. This is going to be a special show for you all this Wednesday Evening. The NFL is down to their last game in two weeks and it’s time to talk about the Chicago Bears 2025 season as a total package.    Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><b>Welcome back to Bearly Qualified everyone, I am Drew Bailey, joined with me as always is Nick Lavris and Jason Maxwell. That’s a wrap on the 2026 season for the Chicago Bears, time to grab a pillow and blanket and go hibernate. This is going to be a special show for you all this Wednesday Evening. The NFL is down to their last game in two weeks and it’s time to talk about the Chicago Bears 2025 season as a total package.</b></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><b>Welcome back to Bearly Qualified everyone, I am Drew Bailey, joined with me as always is Nick Lavris and Jason Maxwell. That’s a wrap on the 2026 season for the Chicago Bears, time to grab a pillow and blanket and go hibernate. This is going to be a special show for you all this Wednesday Evening. The NFL is down to their last game in two weeks and it’s time to talk about the Chicago Bears 2025 season as a total package.</b></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text Welcome back to another episode of Bearly Qualified, my name is Nick Lavris and with me as always are Jason Maxwell and Drew Bailey. What a game, what a season. I don’t know about you guys, but there was a moment, probably right after the Bears converted 4th and inches in OT, when I was convinced the Bears were winning the Super Bowl. That feeling didn’t last long, but what a feeling for those 30 seconds. We are going to break down everything about the Bears/Rams Divisional game o...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><b>Welcome back to another episode of Bearly Qualified, my name is Nick Lavris and with me as always are Jason Maxwell and Drew Bailey. What a game, what a season. I don’t know about you guys, but there was a moment, probably right after the Bears converted 4th and inches in OT, when I was convinced the Bears were winning the Super Bowl. That feeling didn’t last long, but what a feeling for those 30 seconds. We are going to break down everything about the Bears/Rams Divisional game on Sunday, go around the league and do a Podium List of the best Bears plays from the 2025 season.  </b></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><b>Welcome back to another episode of Bearly Qualified, my name is Nick Lavris and with me as always are Jason Maxwell and Drew Bailey. What a game, what a season. I don’t know about you guys, but there was a moment, probably right after the Bears converted 4th and inches in OT, when I was convinced the Bears were winning the Super Bowl. That feeling didn’t last long, but what a feeling for those 30 seconds. We are going to break down everything about the Bears/Rams Divisional game on Sunday, go around the league and do a Podium List of the best Bears plays from the 2025 season.  </b></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text Welcome back Everyone to another episode of the Bearly Qualified podcast. I’m Jason Maxwell and with me as always are Drew Bailey and Nick Lavrisl. Here we are boys, getting ready for ANOTHER playoff game this season.  Expectations have been blown by, the emotional high is still lingering within the Bears fanbase.  A quick reminder to ourselves real quick:  It had been 15 years since the Bears had won a single playoff game.  2010 being the last time.  But ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><b>Welcome back Everyone to another episode of the Bearly Qualified podcast. I’m Jason Maxwell and with me as always are Drew Bailey and Nick Lavrisl. Here we are boys, getting ready for ANOTHER playoff game this season.  Expectations have been blown by, the emotional high is still lingering within the Bears fanbase.  A quick reminder to ourselves real quick:  It had been 15 years since the Bears had won a single playoff game.  2010 being the last time.  But there’s still work to be done.  Our Cardiac Bears host an elite team in the the LA Rams on Sunday night.  This is undoubtedly going to be the biggest test of the year for the bears in a win or go home playoff setting that is sure to have soldier field rocking.  So on tonight’s episode we’re going to break down the matchup against the Rams, touch on some coaching news from around the league, and then step into the BQ Fantasy and Gambling Corner with our plays of the week.</b></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><b>Welcome back Everyone to another episode of the Bearly Qualified podcast. I’m Jason Maxwell and with me as always are Drew Bailey and Nick Lavrisl. Here we are boys, getting ready for ANOTHER playoff game this season.  Expectations have been blown by, the emotional high is still lingering within the Bears fanbase.  A quick reminder to ourselves real quick:  It had been 15 years since the Bears had won a single playoff game.  2010 being the last time.  But there’s still work to be done.  Our Cardiac Bears host an elite team in the the LA Rams on Sunday night.  This is undoubtedly going to be the biggest test of the year for the bears in a win or go home playoff setting that is sure to have soldier field rocking.  So on tonight’s episode we’re going to break down the matchup against the Rams, touch on some coaching news from around the league, and then step into the BQ Fantasy and Gambling Corner with our plays of the week.</b></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text Welcome back to another episode of Bearly Qualified, my name is Drew Bailey and with me as always are Jason Maxwell and Nick Lavris. When you think they’re dead, when there’s no hope left, when you want to go to bed and not even watch the second half, the 2025-2026 Chicago Bears know just what to do……win the fucking game. This isn’t just a flash in the pan team anymore, major stigmas and hurdles have been passed and any obstacle that this team faces NO ONE can count them out of. O...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><b>Welcome back to another episode of Bearly Qualified, my name is Drew Bailey and with me as always are Jason Maxwell and Nick Lavris. When you think they’re dead, when there’s no hope left, when you want to go to bed and not even watch the second half, the 2025-2026 Chicago Bears know just what to do……win the fucking game. This isn’t just a flash in the pan team anymore, major stigmas and hurdles have been passed and any obstacle that this team faces NO ONE can count them out of. Of course all of those words are because of the 31-27 Wild Card round win against our bitter rivals the Green Bay Packers, and tonight we are going to talk about that game, probably for a while, talk the rest of the pretty spectacular Wild Card Round, and finish it all out with another fantastic podium list</b></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><b>Welcome back to another episode of Bearly Qualified, my name is Drew Bailey and with me as always are Jason Maxwell and Nick Lavris. When you think they’re dead, when there’s no hope left, when you want to go to bed and not even watch the second half, the 2025-2026 Chicago Bears know just what to do……win the fucking game. This isn’t just a flash in the pan team anymore, major stigmas and hurdles have been passed and any obstacle that this team faces NO ONE can count them out of. Of course all of those words are because of the 31-27 Wild Card round win against our bitter rivals the Green Bay Packers, and tonight we are going to talk about that game, probably for a while, talk the rest of the pretty spectacular Wild Card Round, and finish it all out with another fantastic podium list</b></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text Welcome back Everyone to another episode of the Bearly Qualified podcast. I’m Nick Lavris and with me as always are Drew Bailey and Jason Maxwell. The Rubber Match, Third times’ the charm, three’s company, the trilogy, whatever you want to call it, the Bears and Packers match-up for the third and final time this season with all the marbles on the line. This is, without a doubt, the most important Bears game in 15 years. I would love nothing more than to sit here and exclaim my utm...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><b>Welcome back Everyone to another episode of the Bearly Qualified podcast. I’m Nick Lavris and with me as always are Drew Bailey and Jason Maxwell. The Rubber Match, Third times’ the charm, three’s company, the trilogy, whatever you want to call it, the Bears and Packers match-up for the third and final time this season with all the marbles on the line. This is, without a doubt, the most important Bears game in 15 years. I would love nothing more than to sit here and exclaim my utmost confidence in the Bears this weekend. However, my feelings on this game are a toxic mix of confidence and fear. This game is all I can think about and I just want to fast forward to Saturday at 7 PM.</b></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><b>Welcome back Everyone to another episode of the Bearly Qualified podcast. I’m Nick Lavris and with me as always are Drew Bailey and Jason Maxwell. The Rubber Match, Third times’ the charm, three’s company, the trilogy, whatever you want to call it, the Bears and Packers match-up for the third and final time this season with all the marbles on the line. This is, without a doubt, the most important Bears game in 15 years. I would love nothing more than to sit here and exclaim my utmost confidence in the Bears this weekend. However, my feelings on this game are a toxic mix of confidence and fear. This game is all I can think about and I just want to fast forward to Saturday at 7 PM.</b></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text Happy New Years guys, hope everyone had a good one and is getting off to a good start to 2026.  The Bears sure as hell got off to a mixed bag start to 2026 after falling to the Lions at soldier field yesterday 19-16.  BUT, even with the loss, the Bears still manage to lock up the 2 seed in the NFC.  No harm, no foul at the end of the day, but boy did that game look rough for the first three quarters.  So on today’s show we’re going to break down the bears/lions...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><b>Happy New Years guys, hope everyone had a good one and is getting off to a good start to 2026.  The Bears sure as hell got off to a mixed bag start to 2026 after falling to the Lions at soldier field yesterday 19-16.  BUT, even with the loss, the Bears still manage to lock up the 2 seed in the NFC.  No harm, no foul at the end of the day, but boy did that game look rough for the first three quarters.  So on today’s show we’re going to break down the bears/lions game, talk playoffs, black Monday for NFL coaches, and round it all out with another fantastic podium list.</b></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><b>Happy New Years guys, hope everyone had a good one and is getting off to a good start to 2026.  The Bears sure as hell got off to a mixed bag start to 2026 after falling to the Lions at soldier field yesterday 19-16.  BUT, even with the loss, the Bears still manage to lock up the 2 seed in the NFC.  No harm, no foul at the end of the day, but boy did that game look rough for the first three quarters.  So on today’s show we’re going to break down the bears/lions game, talk playoffs, black Monday for NFL coaches, and round it all out with another fantastic podium list.</b></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text Welcome back Everyone to another episode of the Bearly Qualified podcast. I’m Jason Maxwell and with me as always are Drew Bailey and Nick Lavris. First thing’s first, to round out the year we are going to have a dual show with New Year’s day on Thursday and the Bears regular season closer on Sunday against the Lions. We are going to review the Bears/49ers game of the year nominee, plus go around the league in the second to last week of the regular season, hit our Podium List, as ...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><b>Welcome back Everyone to another episode of the Bearly Qualified podcast. I’m Jason Maxwell and with me as always are Drew Bailey and Nick Lavris. First thing’s first, to round out the year we are going to have a dual show with New Year’s day on Thursday and the Bears regular season closer on Sunday against the Lions. We are going to review the Bears/49ers game of the year nominee, plus go around the league in the second to last week of the regular season, hit our Podium List, as well as preview the Bears/Lions season finale, crown our 1st ever Guillotine League winner, finish our Fantasy Pick ‘em AND give you, the people, some ironclad betting advice. </b></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text Welcome back to another episode of Bearly Qualified.  I’m Nick Lavris and with me as always are Jason Maxwell and Drew Bailey. Well everyone, it is officially Christmas week, with tomorrow being Christmas Eve. The Bears have officially clinched a playoff spot and have a foothold on the NFC North, with a magic number of 1 to clinch the division. The Bears are also 2 wins and 1 Seattle loss away from the #1 seed. We will talk through all of that, plus preview our week 17 matchu...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><b>Welcome back to another episode of Bearly Qualified.  I’m Nick Lavris and with me as always are Jason Maxwell and Drew Bailey. Well everyone, it is officially Christmas week, with tomorrow being Christmas Eve. The Bears have officially clinched a playoff spot and have a foothold on the NFC North, with a magic number of 1 to clinch the division. The Bears are also 2 wins and 1 Seattle loss away from the #1 seed. We will talk through all of that, plus preview our week 17 matchup against the 49ers, and much, much more. </b></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><b>Welcome back to another episode of Bearly Qualified.  I’m Nick Lavris and with me as always are Jason Maxwell and Drew Bailey. Well everyone, it is officially Christmas week, with tomorrow being Christmas Eve. The Bears have officially clinched a playoff spot and have a foothold on the NFC North, with a magic number of 1 to clinch the division. The Bears are also 2 wins and 1 Seattle loss away from the #1 seed. We will talk through all of that, plus preview our week 17 matchup against the 49ers, and much, much more. </b></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text The Chicago Bears beat the Green Bay Packers, and they are going to the playoffs!!! Join the BQ Boys talking about the win against the Packers and what happened around the week in week 16. Last the Podium list gets...cheesy!!!! Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text FTP, It's Packers week part deux! The Bears take on the Packers at home deep in the season. The Boys take on the matchup and talk more about the Week 16 slate ahead of us!!! BEAR DOWN Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>FTP, It&apos;s Packers week part deux! The Bears take on the Packers at home deep in the season. The Boys take on the matchup and talk more about the Week 16 slate ahead of us!!! BEAR DOWN</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Bearly Qualified Season 2 Episode 33: No Frowns Against the Browns</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text The Chicago Bears CRUSH the Cleveland Browns 31-3. The BQ Boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) talk about the beatdown and more week 15 matchups in the NFL, and bring you a best Wrestlers of all time Podium List! BEAR DOWN!!! Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>The Chicago Bears CRUSH the Cleveland Browns 31-3. The BQ Boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) talk about the beatdown and more week 15 matchups in the NFL, and bring you a best Wrestlers of all time Podium List! BEAR DOWN!!!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>Chicago Bears vs. Cleveland Browns Preview.....Betting, Fantasy and more in week 15 with the BQ Boys!!!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text What more could you want when the Chicago Bears Matchup against the Green Bay Packers other than a great game. Review it with the BQ Boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) and get on the best college football uniforms Podium List this week. BEAR DOWN! Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text Welcome back to another episode of Bearly Qualified.  I’m Jason Maxwell and with me as always are Drew Bailey and Nick Lavris.  Gentlemen, BQ Army…. It’s officially Packers week.  Finally a Bears/Packers game deep in the season that has a ton of meaning.  Jockying for playoff positioning, for the NFC North Crown.  We’re getting serious now.  I haven’t been this excited for a Bears game in a long time and you can feel that excitement permeating through...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><b>Welcome back to another episode of Bearly Qualified.  I’m Jason Maxwell and with me as always are Drew Bailey and Nick Lavris.  Gentlemen, BQ Army…. It’s officially Packers week.  Finally a Bears/Packers game deep in the season that has a ton of meaning.  Jockying for playoff positioning, for the NFC North Crown.  We’re getting serious now.  I haven’t been this excited for a Bears game in a long time and you can feel that excitement permeating through the entire city and surrounding suburbs this week.  The networks can feel it too as they’ve given the Bears and Packers America’s game of the week… Tom Brady game at 3:25, Sunday on Fox.  Lots to discuss on the show this week.  We’re going to breakdown the Bears week 14 matchup against the Packers in Lambeau, Snuggle up in our fantasy corner, and provide some locks in gambling den.</b></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p><b>Welcome back to another episode of Bearly Qualified.  I’m Jason Maxwell and with me as always are Drew Bailey and Nick Lavris.  Gentlemen, BQ Army…. It’s officially Packers week.  Finally a Bears/Packers game deep in the season that has a ton of meaning.  Jockying for playoff positioning, for the NFC North Crown.  We’re getting serious now.  I haven’t been this excited for a Bears game in a long time and you can feel that excitement permeating through the entire city and surrounding suburbs this week.  The networks can feel it too as they’ve given the Bears and Packers America’s game of the week… Tom Brady game at 3:25, Sunday on Fox.  Lots to discuss on the show this week.  We’re going to breakdown the Bears week 14 matchup against the Packers in Lambeau, Snuggle up in our fantasy corner, and provide some locks in gambling den.</b></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text The Chicago Bears are on top of the NFC and their division! Let's review the marquee win against the Eagles on Black Friday and talk about our favorite Snow Activities on the Podium List this week.   BEAR DOWN!!!!  Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>The Chicago Bears are on top of the NFC and their division! Let&apos;s review the marquee win against the Eagles on Black Friday and talk about our favorite Snow Activities on the Podium List this week.</p><p><br/></p><p>BEAR DOWN!!!! </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>The Chicago Bears are on top of the NFC and their division! Let&apos;s review the marquee win against the Eagles on Black Friday and talk about our favorite Snow Activities on the Podium List this week.</p><p><br/></p><p>BEAR DOWN!!!! </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text Welcome to the double stuffing show for Thanksgiving! The BQ boys Review the win against the Steelers, and get into the preview for the Black Friday game against the Eagles. Join us for all your favorite segments, happy thanksgiving, and BEAR DOWN! Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>Welcome to the double stuffing show for Thanksgiving! The BQ boys Review the win against the Steelers, and get into the preview for the Black Friday game against the Eagles.</p><p>Join us for all your favorite segments, happy thanksgiving, and BEAR DOWN!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>Welcome to the double stuffing show for Thanksgiving! The BQ boys Review the win against the Steelers, and get into the preview for the Black Friday game against the Eagles.</p><p>Join us for all your favorite segments, happy thanksgiving, and BEAR DOWN!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text Chicago Bears vs.  Pittsburgh Steelers is on tap this weekend for week 11 in the NFL. The BQ Boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) discuss the game and what is going to take to get the Chicago Bears in the playoffs the rest of the way.  More Betting and fantasy coming your way as well with all the sections you love. BEAR DOWN BQ ARMY!!!!  Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>Chicago Bears vs.  Pittsburgh Steelers is on tap this weekend for week 11 in the NFL. The BQ Boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) discuss the game and what is going to take to get the Chicago Bears in the playoffs the rest of the way. </p><p>More Betting and fantasy coming your way as well with all the sections you love. BEAR DOWN BQ ARMY!!!! </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text The Chicago Bears are solo atop the NFC North for the first time in a long time. After beating the Minnesota Vikings 19-17 the BQ Boys, Drew and Nick (sans Jason tonight), talk about the game, what is happen around the league, and what is going to put the Bears on a path to success, in what feels to be a little ahead of schedule.  The Podium list follows all that with another food topic: Best Cereals. BEAR DOWN! Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text  The BQ Boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) are back and break down the week 11 matchup in Minnesota, weigh in on the Bears playoff chances, talk fantasy football, provide their gambling corner locks, and of course wish the Bailey family all the best with the new addition to their family.  Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:title>Bearly Qualified Season 2 Episode 24: Caleb Williams - Giant Killer</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text The Chicago Bears beat the New York Giants 24-20 to get to 6-3 and the BQ Boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) break the game down for you along with the success over the Bears through week 10. They also break down what is happening around the league and get your bellies full with a "Best Sandwiches" Podium List this week. Bear Down! Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>The Chicago Bears beat the New York Giants 24-20 to get to 6-3 and the BQ Boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) break the game down for you along with the success over the Bears through week 10. They also break down what is happening around the league and get your bellies full with a &quot;Best Sandwiches&quot; Podium List this week. Bear Down!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text The Chicago Bears are 5-3 and ready to play the New York Giants this weekend. The BQ Boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) preview the game for you all and get into their Fantasy and betting sections. THEY FINALLY HIT ONE.....so now is the time to ride. Have a great week Bears fans, and BEAR DOWN! Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 23:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Bearly Qualified Season 2 Episode 22: Deuces Wild!!!</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text What a win by the Chicago Bears against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday 47-42. It pulled on our heartstrings but ultimately the Bears pulled out the W. The BQ Boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) take their time in breaking this one down, and talking about the positive direction the Bears are on. The Bears now are in a position to have success in this league and in the NFC North, and the boys review what else is going on around the league. As always on a review show the boys bring you a Fu...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>What a win by the Chicago Bears against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday 47-42. It pulled on our heartstrings but ultimately the Bears pulled out the W. The BQ Boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) take their time in breaking this one down, and talking about the positive direction the Bears are on. The Bears now are in a position to have success in this league and in the NFC North, and the boys review what else is going on around the league. As always on a review show the boys bring you a Funny podium list with their Favorite Comedic actors. Get ready for success Bears fans because more is to come! Bear Down!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>What a win by the Chicago Bears against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday 47-42. It pulled on our heartstrings but ultimately the Bears pulled out the W. The BQ Boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) take their time in breaking this one down, and talking about the positive direction the Bears are on. The Bears now are in a position to have success in this league and in the NFC North, and the boys review what else is going on around the league. As always on a review show the boys bring you a Funny podium list with their Favorite Comedic actors. Get ready for success Bears fans because more is to come! Bear Down!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text The Chicago Bears visit the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 9 of the NFL season. The BQ Boys analyze what it is going to take to get the Bears back in the win column this week. On top of that we have the Guillotine League making cuts left and right as it is down to 10 teams, so we are heating up! Just before Halloween we have a treat in the betting and other fantasy sectors. So Join in and get on some Bears breakdown and more with the Bearly Qualified Podcast! Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>The Chicago Bears visit the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 9 of the NFL season. The BQ Boys analyze what it is going to take to get the Bears back in the win column this week. On top of that we have the Guillotine League making cuts left and right as it is down to 10 teams, so we are heating up! Just before Halloween we have a treat in the betting and other fantasy sectors. So Join in and get on some Bears breakdown and more with the Bearly Qualified Podcast!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>The Chicago Bears visit the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 9 of the NFL season. The BQ Boys analyze what it is going to take to get the Bears back in the win column this week. On top of that we have the Guillotine League making cuts left and right as it is down to 10 teams, so we are heating up! Just before Halloween we have a treat in the betting and other fantasy sectors. So Join in and get on some Bears breakdown and more with the Bearly Qualified Podcast!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text The Chicago Bears take one on the chin against the Ravens this past Sunday in a game that we all thought the Bears would for sure win. The BQ Boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew), dissect the loss and talk more about what the Bears need to do going forward as a near .500 team in this league. We round off the Spooky Scary Season with a Podium List of best Halloween Costumes....Buckle up because the season is just getting started Bears Fans. Bear Down!!!  Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>The Chicago Bears take one on the chin against the Ravens this past Sunday in a game that we all thought the Bears would for sure win. The BQ Boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew), dissect the loss and talk more about what the Bears need to do going forward as a near .500 team in this league. We round off the Spooky Scary Season with a Podium List of best Halloween Costumes....Buckle up because the season is just getting started Bears Fans. Bear Down!!! </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>The Chicago Bears take one on the chin against the Ravens this past Sunday in a game that we all thought the Bears would for sure win. The BQ Boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew), dissect the loss and talk more about what the Bears need to do going forward as a near .500 team in this league. We round off the Spooky Scary Season with a Podium List of best Halloween Costumes....Buckle up because the season is just getting started Bears Fans. Bear Down!!! </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Bearly Qualified Season 2 Episode 19: QUOTE THE RAVEN NEVERMORE</itunes:title>
    <title>Bearly Qualified Season 2 Episode 19: QUOTE THE RAVEN NEVERMORE</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text Join the BQ Boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) in dissecting how the Chicago Bears will the Baltimore Ravens this Sunday. Talk more with them about how the Guillotine League is heating up with only 11 teams left, and get ready for the heat in betting on the Dogs of the week, Overs of the week, and more on this weeks episode of Bearly Qualified! Bear Down Bears Fans!!!! Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>Join the BQ Boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) in dissecting how the Chicago Bears will the Baltimore Ravens this Sunday. Talk more with them about how the Guillotine League is heating up with only 11 teams left, and get ready for the heat in betting on the Dogs of the week, Overs of the week, and more on this weeks episode of Bearly Qualified! Bear Down Bears Fans!!!!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>Join the BQ Boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) in dissecting how the Chicago Bears will the Baltimore Ravens this Sunday. Talk more with them about how the Guillotine League is heating up with only 11 teams left, and get ready for the heat in betting on the Dogs of the week, Overs of the week, and more on this weeks episode of Bearly Qualified! Bear Down Bears Fans!!!!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Bearly Qualified S2 EP18: Is This 4 Real?</itunes:title>
    <title>Bearly Qualified S2 EP18: Is This 4 Real?</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text Jason is back to talk through the Bears 26-14 win over the Saints to extend the winning streak to 4. We go through the Bears remaining schedule and discuss how we should feel if we're holding a preseason over 8.5 wins ticket. We also ask the million dollar question...are playoffs on the table? We go around the league as well as do a podium list of Halloween movies.   Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>Jason is back to talk through the Bears 26-14 win over the Saints to extend the winning streak to 4. We go through the Bears remaining schedule and discuss how we should feel if we&apos;re holding a preseason over 8.5 wins ticket. We also ask the million dollar question...are playoffs on the table? We go around the league as well as do a podium list of Halloween movies.  </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>Jason is back to talk through the Bears 26-14 win over the Saints to extend the winning streak to 4. We go through the Bears remaining schedule and discuss how we should feel if we&apos;re holding a preseason over 8.5 wins ticket. We also ask the million dollar question...are playoffs on the table? We go around the league as well as do a podium list of Halloween movies.  </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 23:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text The Chicago Bears are home now with a 4 game run of some games that they should win. First up is the New Orleans Saints. Nick and Drew, no Jay again but he is here in memory, take us through the game and more with matchups and how the Bears will win. The Boys continue taking you through the fantasy advice, betting picks, and more in this Week 7 slate of games. Bear down with them as they always bring the heat. GO BEARS!!!! Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>The Chicago Bears are home now with a 4 game run of some games that they should win. First up is the New Orleans Saints. Nick and Drew, no Jay again but he is here in memory, take us through the game and more with matchups and how the Bears will win. The Boys continue taking you through the fantasy advice, betting picks, and more in this Week 7 slate of games. Bear down with them as they always bring the heat. GO BEARS!!!!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>The Chicago Bears are home now with a 4 game run of some games that they should win. First up is the New Orleans Saints. Nick and Drew, no Jay again but he is here in memory, take us through the game and more with matchups and how the Bears will win. The Boys continue taking you through the fantasy advice, betting picks, and more in this Week 7 slate of games. Bear down with them as they always bring the heat. GO BEARS!!!!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Bearly Qualified Season 2 Episode 15: COMMANDING RESPECT</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text After the bye week the BQ Boys are back on Bears talk as they take on the Washington Commanders on Monday Night in Washington. Join them in discussing how the Bears can go on a 3 game winning streak, and listen to how you can win your Fantasy matchups and get some coin in your pockets with their Betting sections. Jay is particularly hot so follow what that man has for you! Bear Down! Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>Our Chicago Bears are still on a bye so the BQ Boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew)get bye....haha see what I did there...on talking about all things around the NFL, and jump into some game show talk on the Podium List. Drew also decided to get creative with some Bears Jeopardy to pass the time as well so join along and see how you do in some trivia. BEAR DOWN BQ ARMY!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>Our Chicago Bears are still on a bye so the BQ Boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew)get bye....haha see what I did there...on talking about all things around the NFL, and jump into some game show talk on the Podium List. Drew also decided to get creative with some Bears Jeopardy to pass the time as well so join along and see how you do in some trivia. BEAR DOWN BQ ARMY!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>Taking a break from the Bears Season on the bye the BQ Boys (Nick, Jason, and Drew) talk a bit about what your Chicago Bears need to do on their break to breed success the rest of the way. They also bring back an oldie but a goodie of the Opening Bell to your listening ears. Fresh new content around the league for bets and fantasy this week, and on top of all that Nick brings the BQ Army&apos;s suggestions to the first BQ Mailbag! Join us as always on a biweekly basis on the Bearly Qualified podcast....Bear Down!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text Let's review a streak of wins with the BQ Boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew). The Chicago Bears take down the Las Vegas Raiders in week 4, and the boys talk to you a little more about the positives and negatives of the win to bring the Bears to 2-2. Listen to the expert analysis and their around the league thoughts as well as a Mob take on this weeks podium list. DONT STOP NOW BOYS!!!!! BEAR DOWN! Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>Let&apos;s review a streak of wins with the BQ Boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew). The Chicago Bears take down the Las Vegas Raiders in week 4, and the boys talk to you a little more about the positives and negatives of the win to bring the Bears to 2-2. Listen to the expert analysis and their around the league thoughts as well as a Mob take on this weeks podium list. DONT STOP NOW BOYS!!!!! BEAR DOWN!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>Let&apos;s review a streak of wins with the BQ Boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew). The Chicago Bears take down the Las Vegas Raiders in week 4, and the boys talk to you a little more about the positives and negatives of the win to bring the Bears to 2-2. Listen to the expert analysis and their around the league thoughts as well as a Mob take on this weeks podium list. DONT STOP NOW BOYS!!!!! BEAR DOWN!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>Sans a Jason  this episode the BQ Boys, Nick and Drew, preview the Bears vs. Raiders on Sunday. Looking for 2 wins in a row the Bears can make it their first winning streak of the season. The Boys also give you their insight on all things Fantasy and Betting including the much heated Bearly Qualified Guillotine League which is down to the remaining 14 teams. Join for more insights every week on Bearly Qualified and BEAR DOWN ALL!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>Sans a Jason  this episode the BQ Boys, Nick and Drew, preview the Bears vs. Raiders on Sunday. Looking for 2 wins in a row the Bears can make it their first winning streak of the season. The Boys also give you their insight on all things Fantasy and Betting including the much heated Bearly Qualified Guillotine League which is down to the remaining 14 teams. Join for more insights every week on Bearly Qualified and BEAR DOWN ALL!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text Bears WIN!!!! The Chicago Bears get in the win column and defeat the Dallas Cowboys 31-14. Are they back? Is the season just staring now? Listen in to hear how the BQ Boys feel about this win and things going forward. Listen in to hear the remainder of the week 3 NFL breakdowns, and hear some of the best Interview moments in sports history on this weeks Podium List. Bear Down BQ Army! Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>Bears WIN!!!! The Chicago Bears get in the win column and defeat the Dallas Cowboys 31-14. Are they back? Is the season just staring now? Listen in to hear how the BQ Boys feel about this win and things going forward. Listen in to hear the remainder of the week 3 NFL breakdowns, and hear some of the best Interview moments in sports history on this weeks Podium List. Bear Down BQ Army!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>Bears WIN!!!! The Chicago Bears get in the win column and defeat the Dallas Cowboys 31-14. Are they back? Is the season just staring now? Listen in to hear how the BQ Boys feel about this win and things going forward. Listen in to hear the remainder of the week 3 NFL breakdowns, and hear some of the best Interview moments in sports history on this weeks Podium List. Bear Down BQ Army!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text First win?! we MIGHT think so. The BQ boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) bring you their analysis on the Chicago Bears Week 3 match-up versus Jerry Jones' Dallas Cowboys in America's Game of the week. Tune in to here more about how the Bears can get in the win column and hear a little bit more about the best bets in the Fantasy and gambling sectors. Keep on keepin' on Bears fans because the future is bright and we will prevail! Bear Down everyone!  Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>First win?! we MIGHT think so. The BQ boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) bring you their analysis on the Chicago Bears Week 3 match-up versus Jerry Jones&apos; Dallas Cowboys in America&apos;s Game of the week. Tune in to here more about how the Bears can get in the win column and hear a little bit more about the best bets in the Fantasy and gambling sectors. Keep on keepin&apos; on Bears fans because the future is bright and we will prevail! Bear Down everyone! </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>First win?! we MIGHT think so. The BQ boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) bring you their analysis on the Chicago Bears Week 3 match-up versus Jerry Jones&apos; Dallas Cowboys in America&apos;s Game of the week. Tune in to here more about how the Bears can get in the win column and hear a little bit more about the best bets in the Fantasy and gambling sectors. Keep on keepin&apos; on Bears fans because the future is bright and we will prevail! Bear Down everyone! </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text How can it get worse??? The Chicago Bears got absolutely pummeled by the Detroit Lions in Week 2, 52-21. The BQ Boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) are looking for answers and where to point fingers. Listen to what might be the problem, and what could be the solution. Take a trip around the rest of the highlights of Week 2 in the NFL, and enjoy ways to waste time on the Podium List. Bear Down everyone because it's going to be a long season! Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>How can it get worse??? The Chicago Bears got absolutely pummeled by the Detroit Lions in Week 2, 52-21. The BQ Boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) are looking for answers and where to point fingers. Listen to what might be the problem, and what could be the solution. Take a trip around the rest of the highlights of Week 2 in the NFL, and enjoy ways to waste time on the Podium List. Bear Down everyone because it&apos;s going to be a long season!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>How can it get worse??? The Chicago Bears got absolutely pummeled by the Detroit Lions in Week 2, 52-21. The BQ Boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) are looking for answers and where to point fingers. Listen to what might be the problem, and what could be the solution. Take a trip around the rest of the highlights of Week 2 in the NFL, and enjoy ways to waste time on the Podium List. Bear Down everyone because it&apos;s going to be a long season!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 23:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Bearly Qualified Season 2 Episode 7 - Texts From My Ex’s</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text You up? Well you have to hope the Chicago Bears are this week visiting the Detroit Lions. The BQ boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) analyze how the game can go down successfully for the Bears, and talk about Ben Johnson facing off against his former team. The bets may not have started strong just yet but make sure to tail their Dogs of the week, OOTW, and their Weave picks because only fire is coming your way. Enjoy the show, and Bear down for a win this week! Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text The Bears tied their first preseason Game, but that doesn't stop the BQ boys (NIck, Jason, and Drew) from breaking down the game and all the pertinent information you need on Bears Football. The finish of their Way too Early predictions bring the NFL's next season to a wonderful beginning, and the beginning of a new school year brings the Podium List to a very applicable Best School Supplies/purchases topic. They also want to compete with you this year in the fantasy realm with th...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>The Bears tied their first preseason Game, but that doesn&apos;t stop the BQ boys (NIck, Jason, and Drew) from breaking down the game and all the pertinent information you need on Bears Football. The finish of their Way too Early predictions bring the NFL&apos;s next season to a wonderful beginning, and the beginning of a new school year brings the Podium List to a very applicable Best School Supplies/purchases topic. They also want to compete with you this year in the fantasy realm with the Bearly Qualified Guillotine League which you can sign up for via the link below:</p><p><b>https://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/f1/1188988/invitation?key=b82e049ee74890a3&amp;soc_trk=lnk&amp;ikey=7b3fb42e761ed2d3</b></p><p><br/></p><p>Go Bears!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>The Bears tied their first preseason Game, but that doesn&apos;t stop the BQ boys (NIck, Jason, and Drew) from breaking down the game and all the pertinent information you need on Bears Football. The finish of their Way too Early predictions bring the NFL&apos;s next season to a wonderful beginning, and the beginning of a new school year brings the Podium List to a very applicable Best School Supplies/purchases topic. They also want to compete with you this year in the fantasy realm with the Bearly Qualified Guillotine League which you can sign up for via the link below:</p><p><b>https://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/f1/1188988/invitation?key=b82e049ee74890a3&amp;soc_trk=lnk&amp;ikey=7b3fb42e761ed2d3</b></p><p><br/></p><p>Go Bears!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>WE&apos;RE BACK...The BQ Boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) took a little hibernation time before coming back to the much anticipated REAL start to Season 2. On the docket for this episode is the one and only Chicago Bears start to the preseason with all the offseason acquisitions and what we are looking forward to this weekend against Miami. They boys start taking a look around the league and give some WAY too early predictions on the teams taking down each division and the Wildcards. More to come on the rest of the playoffs next week. Last, in honor of the Season 2 kick off the boys bring the ever popular Podium List back to the frontlines of topics with Best Movie Sequels of all time. Bear Down everyone because it&apos;s going to be one hell of a season!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>WE&apos;RE BACK...The BQ Boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) took a little hibernation time before coming back to the much anticipated REAL start to Season 2. On the docket for this episode is the one and only Chicago Bears start to the preseason with all the offseason acquisitions and what we are looking forward to this weekend against Miami. They boys start taking a look around the league and give some WAY too early predictions on the teams taking down each division and the Wildcards. More to come on the rest of the playoffs next week. Last, in honor of the Season 2 kick off the boys bring the ever popular Podium List back to the frontlines of topics with Best Movie Sequels of all time. Bear Down everyone because it&apos;s going to be one hell of a season!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text First off RIP to Virginia McCaskey. 102 is a great lifetime! The BQ boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) stretch the topic out of the Bears this week as far as they can go and take a little look at the free agency pool in the NFL this week. After that it's all Super Bowl Topics starting with the Podium List of favorite Super Bowl commercials. Then it's time to get cracking into the betting, the boys talk about their Favorite over of the game, and take a budget of $1000 each and lay out some...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>First off RIP to Virginia McCaskey. 102 is a great lifetime! The BQ boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) stretch the topic out of the Bears this week as far as they can go and take a little look at the free agency pool in the NFL this week. After that it&apos;s all Super Bowl Topics starting with the Podium List of favorite Super Bowl commercials. Then it&apos;s time to get cracking into the betting, the boys talk about their Favorite over of the game, and take a budget of $1000 each and lay out some of the best plays you can have for the Big Game. Are you watching for the football.....or the commercials???</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text Get your cuts in...The BQ boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) bring you all the hard hitting offseason Bears action with the most recent additions to their coaching staff, talk a bit about the coaching carousel going on in the NFL at the moment, and bring you constant favorite of the show the Podium List, Overs of the Week and a return of Trivia....with a twist.  Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>Get your cuts in...The BQ boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) bring you all the hard hitting offseason Bears action with the most recent additions to their coaching staff, talk a bit about the coaching carousel going on in the NFL at the moment, and bring you constant favorite of the show the Podium List, Overs of the Week and a return of Trivia....with a twist. </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Bearly Qualified Episode 32: THE BJ SHOW!!!</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text Everyone needs to get their minds out of the gutter. The BQ boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) are talking about the NEW head coach of the Chicago Bears, Ben Johnson! They also will stop by and talk to you about all things going around the NFL and the playoffs, as well as their betting picks for this weekend. We appreciate you all for listening and will continue to bring you content weekly on the Bearly Qualified Podcast! Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>Everyone needs to get their minds out of the gutter. The BQ boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) are talking about the NEW head coach of the Chicago Bears, Ben Johnson! They also will stop by and talk to you about all things going around the NFL and the playoffs, as well as their betting picks for this weekend. We appreciate you all for listening and will continue to bring you content weekly on the Bearly Qualified Podcast!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>Everyone needs to get their minds out of the gutter. The BQ boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) are talking about the NEW head coach of the Chicago Bears, Ben Johnson! They also will stop by and talk to you about all things going around the NFL and the playoffs, as well as their betting picks for this weekend. We appreciate you all for listening and will continue to bring you content weekly on the Bearly Qualified Podcast!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 22:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text The BQ Boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) will continue to bring you weekly football and topical content even with the Bear's done and in their caves for the year. This week the Boys continue to discuss the Head Coach vacancy, talk about the Wild card round and divisional round of the NFL Playoffs, have a podium list of Chicago Role Players, and get into a few guarantees of bets as always with 3-man weave/OOTW/Fantasy Pick 'em. Bear Down! Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>The BQ Boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) will continue to bring you weekly football and topical content even with the Bear&apos;s done and in their caves for the year. This week the Boys continue to discuss the Head Coach vacancy, talk about the Wild card round and divisional round of the NFL Playoffs, have a podium list of Chicago Role Players, and get into a few guarantees of bets as always with 3-man weave/OOTW/Fantasy Pick &apos;em. Bear Down!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>The BQ Boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) will continue to bring you weekly football and topical content even with the Bear&apos;s done and in their caves for the year. This week the Boys continue to discuss the Head Coach vacancy, talk about the Wild card round and divisional round of the NFL Playoffs, have a podium list of Chicago Role Players, and get into a few guarantees of bets as always with 3-man weave/OOTW/Fantasy Pick &apos;em. Bear Down!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Bearly Qualified Episode 30: PLAYOFFS WE TALKING ABOUT PLAYOFFS???</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text Even in a time when the Bears are hibernating the BQ Boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew), find a way to talk about how the Bears organization might screw up the coaching hire this time around. After the madness though the boys are here to talk a bit about the NFL playoffs and bring to you fan favorites of the 3-man weave, Fantasy Pick 'Em, and the ever popular Overs of the Week. Jay's trip to Fogo de Chao is also a star topic during the Opening Bell! The boys will continue to bring you fre...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>Even in a time when the Bears are hibernating the BQ Boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew), find a way to talk about how the Bears organization might screw up the coaching hire this time around. After the madness though the boys are here to talk a bit about the NFL playoffs and bring to you fan favorites of the 3-man weave, Fantasy Pick &apos;Em, and the ever popular Overs of the Week. Jay&apos;s trip to Fogo de Chao is also a star topic during the Opening Bell! The boys will continue to bring you fresh content through the playoffs and beyond!!!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>Even in a time when the Bears are hibernating the BQ Boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew), find a way to talk about how the Bears organization might screw up the coaching hire this time around. After the madness though the boys are here to talk a bit about the NFL playoffs and bring to you fan favorites of the 3-man weave, Fantasy Pick &apos;Em, and the ever popular Overs of the Week. Jay&apos;s trip to Fogo de Chao is also a star topic during the Opening Bell! The boys will continue to bring you fresh content through the playoffs and beyond!!!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Bearly Qualified Episode 29: TIME TO HIBERNATE</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text The BQ boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) need to take a moment of pause to salute our fallen Chicago Bears. A 5-12 season means once again the Bears let all Chicagoans down in the 2024-25 Football season, and yet the boys still want to take you back through some of the seasons greatest hits. They highlight the win in Green Bay, talk about the season in thirds, give out the end of the season awards, and give you a bit of a peak into what they expect the offseason to bring. Strap in becaus...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>The BQ boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) need to take a moment of pause to salute our fallen Chicago Bears. A 5-12 season means once again the Bears let all Chicagoans down in the 2024-25 Football season, and yet the boys still want to take you back through some of the seasons greatest hits. They highlight the win in Green Bay, talk about the season in thirds, give out the end of the season awards, and give you a bit of a peak into what they expect the offseason to bring. Strap in because we have a full recap show for you all. We appreciate our loyal listeners and will always welcome the input into the coming seasons! </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>The BQ boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) need to take a moment of pause to salute our fallen Chicago Bears. A 5-12 season means once again the Bears let all Chicagoans down in the 2024-25 Football season, and yet the boys still want to take you back through some of the seasons greatest hits. They highlight the win in Green Bay, talk about the season in thirds, give out the end of the season awards, and give you a bit of a peak into what they expect the offseason to bring. Strap in because we have a full recap show for you all. We appreciate our loyal listeners and will always welcome the input into the coming seasons! </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text HAPPY NEW YEAR! The BQ Boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) haven't seen you in a while and it's not surprising due to the Bear recent finishes. After a small hibernation they are back to discuss the Holiday of losses for the Bears and bring to you their ever loving presences of topics that you all love. The Podium list sees some resolutions, the Opening Bell is always purchasable, the OOTW (Over of the week) is still hot (follow that if you like money), our Dogs are always hungry, and some...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>HAPPY NEW YEAR! The BQ Boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) haven&apos;t seen you in a while and it&apos;s not surprising due to the Bear recent finishes. After a small hibernation they are back to discuss the Holiday of losses for the Bears and bring to you their ever loving presences of topics that you all love. The Podium list sees some resolutions, the Opening Bell is always purchasable, the OOTW (Over of the week) is still hot (follow that if you like money), our Dogs are always hungry, and some Incentives in Week 18 are always something to be chasing. Thank you all for listening through this year of ups and downs and we will continue to push out the content you are all looking for! </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>HAPPY NEW YEAR! The BQ Boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) haven&apos;t seen you in a while and it&apos;s not surprising due to the Bear recent finishes. After a small hibernation they are back to discuss the Holiday of losses for the Bears and bring to you their ever loving presences of topics that you all love. The Podium list sees some resolutions, the Opening Bell is always purchasable, the OOTW (Over of the week) is still hot (follow that if you like money), our Dogs are always hungry, and some Incentives in Week 18 are always something to be chasing. Thank you all for listening through this year of ups and downs and we will continue to push out the content you are all looking for! </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Bearly Qualified Episode 27: IT&#39;S a DOUBLE DIPPER...LIKE CHILLI&#39;S</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text After few extra days off the BQ Boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew), are back with you for a double dip of a show! Nick's trip up North to Minnesota wasn't a successful one for the Bears but a success for Nick's crew in the sense that they were able to see Kevin Warren's handiwork on the Vikings stadium. With the season just about closed the boys review Nick's trip and the game itself and turn around to preview this weekends matchup in Soldier Field against the Lions. All the favorite topi...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>After few extra days off the BQ Boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew), are back with you for a double dip of a show! Nick&apos;s trip up North to Minnesota wasn&apos;t a successful one for the Bears but a success for Nick&apos;s crew in the sense that they were able to see Kevin Warren&apos;s handiwork on the Vikings stadium. With the season just about closed the boys review Nick&apos;s trip and the game itself and turn around to preview this weekends matchup in Soldier Field against the Lions. All the favorite topics of a Review and Preview show are here including another Christmas Podium list (Favorite Gifts), Opening Bell, Fantasy Pick &apos;em and Busts, My dogs are hungry ATS, Overs of the Week, and 3 man weave. We wish you all a happy holidays and will continue to bring you Bearly Qualified into the New Year! </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>After few extra days off the BQ Boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew), are back with you for a double dip of a show! Nick&apos;s trip up North to Minnesota wasn&apos;t a successful one for the Bears but a success for Nick&apos;s crew in the sense that they were able to see Kevin Warren&apos;s handiwork on the Vikings stadium. With the season just about closed the boys review Nick&apos;s trip and the game itself and turn around to preview this weekends matchup in Soldier Field against the Lions. All the favorite topics of a Review and Preview show are here including another Christmas Podium list (Favorite Gifts), Opening Bell, Fantasy Pick &apos;em and Busts, My dogs are hungry ATS, Overs of the Week, and 3 man weave. We wish you all a happy holidays and will continue to bring you Bearly Qualified into the New Year! </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text The BQ boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) get there first attendance, maybe a little too late, to a Bears game with Nick visiting US Bank Stadium on Monday Night. The game doesn't mean much to the Bears, but expect the BQ socials to have plenty to offer with Nick's visit to opposing territory. The bets and fantasy are still very much alive for your boys and they bring you some of their hottest takes of the year with their Fantasy pick 'em, Dogs, and Overs of the week. Be sure to catch all...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>The BQ boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) get there first attendance, maybe a little too late, to a Bears game with Nick visiting US Bank Stadium on Monday Night. The game doesn&apos;t mean much to the Bears, but expect the BQ socials to have plenty to offer with Nick&apos;s visit to opposing territory. The bets and fantasy are still very much alive for your boys and they bring you some of their hottest takes of the year with their Fantasy pick &apos;em, Dogs, and Overs of the week. Be sure to catch all the highlights of Nick&apos;s trip to Minneapolis this week on all the BQ socials! </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>The BQ boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) get there first attendance, maybe a little too late, to a Bears game with Nick visiting US Bank Stadium on Monday Night. The game doesn&apos;t mean much to the Bears, but expect the BQ socials to have plenty to offer with Nick&apos;s visit to opposing territory. The bets and fantasy are still very much alive for your boys and they bring you some of their hottest takes of the year with their Fantasy pick &apos;em, Dogs, and Overs of the week. Be sure to catch all the highlights of Nick&apos;s trip to Minneapolis this week on all the BQ socials! </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <title>Bearly Qualified Episode 25: LAUGHING TIME IS OVER NOW!</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text The BQ Boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) have had their fair share of laughs this season, at the expense of their football team, and all that is being asked of this team is to put out a consumable product by the Chicago Bears. They might be asking too much as they review Sunday's loss to the 49ers in San Francisco. Much to their dismay they trudge forward and discuss what could be a outlook for the remaining games and incoming 2025 season. A favorite topic of everyone's holiday season co...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>The BQ Boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) have had their fair share of laughs this season, at the expense of their football team, and all that is being asked of this team is to put out a consumable product by the Chicago Bears. They might be asking too much as they review Sunday&apos;s loss to the 49ers in San Francisco. Much to their dismay they trudge forward and discuss what could be a outlook for the remaining games and incoming 2025 season. A favorite topic of everyone&apos;s holiday season come to the masses in the Podium list this week, Favorite Christmas songs. A bright spot to make all your holiday seasons merry and bright. Make sure to interact with all their socials, and newly brought to everyone is the BQ help line at <b>847-393-4258</b>, Call or Text if you&apos;re a Bears fan needing help this season with your team or anything else!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>The BQ Boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) have had their fair share of laughs this season, at the expense of their football team, and all that is being asked of this team is to put out a consumable product by the Chicago Bears. They might be asking too much as they review Sunday&apos;s loss to the 49ers in San Francisco. Much to their dismay they trudge forward and discuss what could be a outlook for the remaining games and incoming 2025 season. A favorite topic of everyone&apos;s holiday season come to the masses in the Podium list this week, Favorite Christmas songs. A bright spot to make all your holiday seasons merry and bright. Make sure to interact with all their socials, and newly brought to everyone is the BQ help line at <b>847-393-4258</b>, Call or Text if you&apos;re a Bears fan needing help this season with your team or anything else!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 22:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Bearly Qualified Episode 24: WHO WIN&#39;S? WE DON&#39;T KNOW!!!</itunes:title>
    <title>Bearly Qualified Episode 24: WHO WIN&#39;S? WE DON&#39;T KNOW!!!</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text Join the BQ boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) as they discuss the insignificant game of the Bears vs. 49ers in San Francisco this weekend, and see if there are any divine possibilities left for the Bears this season in their coach or via any other aspects. Listen to their picks of Overs and Dogs of the week, as they have plenty of streaks in gambling all the degenerates should follow. Listen to some rants, some fun, and ultimately the best POD they've put out since the inception of Bearl...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>Join the BQ boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) as they discuss the insignificant game of the Bears vs. 49ers in San Francisco this weekend, and see if there are any divine possibilities left for the Bears this season in their coach or via any other aspects. Listen to their picks of Overs and Dogs of the week, as they have plenty of streaks in gambling all the degenerates should follow. Listen to some rants, some fun, and ultimately the best POD they&apos;ve put out since the inception of Bearly Qualified!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>Join the BQ boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) as they discuss the insignificant game of the Bears vs. 49ers in San Francisco this weekend, and see if there are any divine possibilities left for the Bears this season in their coach or via any other aspects. Listen to their picks of Overs and Dogs of the week, as they have plenty of streaks in gambling all the degenerates should follow. Listen to some rants, some fun, and ultimately the best POD they&apos;ve put out since the inception of Bearly Qualified!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 05 Dec 2024 22:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Bearly Qualified Episode 23: FIRED BY CHRISTMAS, A BEARS PRESENT</itunes:title>
    <title>Bearly Qualified Episode 23: FIRED BY CHRISTMAS, A BEARS PRESENT</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text The BQ Boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) receive an early present courtesy of the Bears firing their head coach, Matt Eberflus, for the first time in season since the organizations inception. The emotions and positivity for the direction of this franchise are high for the first time since week 6 and the boys discuss more of what they are looking for in the remaining 5 weeks with Thomas Brown at the helm. A Christmas oriented Podium list comes to us as well with Thanksgiving past and the ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>The BQ Boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) receive an early present courtesy of the Bears firing their head coach, Matt Eberflus, for the first time in season since the organizations inception. The emotions and positivity for the direction of this franchise are high for the first time since week 6 and the boys discuss more of what they are looking for in the remaining 5 weeks with Thomas Brown at the helm. A Christmas oriented Podium list comes to us as well with Thanksgiving past and the end of the year approaching. Tell us what your favorite holiday movies are to watch!!!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>The BQ Boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) receive an early present courtesy of the Bears firing their head coach, Matt Eberflus, for the first time in season since the organizations inception. The emotions and positivity for the direction of this franchise are high for the first time since week 6 and the boys discuss more of what they are looking for in the remaining 5 weeks with Thomas Brown at the helm. A Christmas oriented Podium list comes to us as well with Thanksgiving past and the end of the year approaching. Tell us what your favorite holiday movies are to watch!!!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2024 22:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Bearly Qualified Episode 22: THE TURKEY DAY SPECIAL!</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text Happy Thanksgiving all. For this special show we have the BQ boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) taking on both a review of last weeks thrilling Bears loss to Minnesota (30-27 in OT), and a Preview of the Thanksgiving Day game against the Lions. Because of the mash up we see a Podium list of Thanksgiving foods, betting advice for the entire slate from Thursday to Sunday, and the boys get to spread their thankfulness for all their listeners and people in their lives. Eat, Drink, and for gos...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>Happy Thanksgiving all. For this special show we have the BQ boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) taking on both a review of last weeks thrilling Bears loss to Minnesota (30-27 in OT), and a Preview of the Thanksgiving Day game against the Lions. Because of the mash up we see a Podium list of Thanksgiving foods, betting advice for the entire slate from Thursday to Sunday, and the boys get to spread their thankfulness for all their listeners and people in their lives. Eat, Drink, and for gosh sakes GO BEARS!!!!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>Happy Thanksgiving all. For this special show we have the BQ boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) taking on both a review of last weeks thrilling Bears loss to Minnesota (30-27 in OT), and a Preview of the Thanksgiving Day game against the Lions. Because of the mash up we see a Podium list of Thanksgiving foods, betting advice for the entire slate from Thursday to Sunday, and the boys get to spread their thankfulness for all their listeners and people in their lives. Eat, Drink, and for gosh sakes GO BEARS!!!!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Bearly Qualified Episode 21: 21 BLACKJACK!!!</itunes:title>
    <title>Bearly Qualified Episode 21: 21 BLACKJACK!!!</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text Some unexpected vibes come through after a pretty inspiring press conference by some of the newest Bears decision makers. The BQ Boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) talk about the upcoming home matchup against the Vikings, and the hopelessness of the team to win this game or any game for the remainder of the season. The vibes do get raised when they talk about gambling however because the boys be up 16 units on the season across their dogs and overs. If you like making money....and who doe...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>Some unexpected vibes come through after a pretty inspiring press conference by some of the newest Bears decision makers. The BQ Boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) talk about the upcoming home matchup against the Vikings, and the hopelessness of the team to win this game or any game for the remainder of the season. The vibes do get raised when they talk about gambling however because the boys be up 16 units on the season across their dogs and overs. If you like making money....and who doesn&apos;t. Get down on these bets, and parlay them too! Point out what the title has to do with the episode (Specific section of talking amongst the boys) and you can collect a prize from Drew!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>Some unexpected vibes come through after a pretty inspiring press conference by some of the newest Bears decision makers. The BQ Boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) talk about the upcoming home matchup against the Vikings, and the hopelessness of the team to win this game or any game for the remainder of the season. The vibes do get raised when they talk about gambling however because the boys be up 16 units on the season across their dogs and overs. If you like making money....and who doesn&apos;t. Get down on these bets, and parlay them too! Point out what the title has to do with the episode (Specific section of talking amongst the boys) and you can collect a prize from Drew!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Bearly Qualified Episode 20: SOMEBODY POUR ME A DRINK</itunes:title>
    <title>Bearly Qualified Episode 20: SOMEBODY POUR ME A DRINK</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text Another depressing Bears loss with a Bears ending that can only be explained by saying yeah whatever....The BQ boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) once again bury their head coach, hoping that the organization will be listening and take some of their advice. The rest of the league and the NFC North in particular send some scared chills down the boys spins as well as their doesn't seem to be an easy path to success for the Bears in the coming years. And because the Bears Head Coach is so ba...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>Another depressing Bears loss with a Bears ending that can only be explained by saying yeah whatever....The BQ boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) once again bury their head coach, hoping that the organization will be listening and take some of their advice. The rest of the league and the NFC North in particular send some scared chills down the boys spins as well as their doesn&apos;t seem to be an easy path to success for the Bears in the coming years. And because the Bears Head Coach is so bad they boys decide to run the opposite way with this weeks podium list and select their All-Time Best/Favorite Chicago Sports head coaches.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>Another depressing Bears loss with a Bears ending that can only be explained by saying yeah whatever....The BQ boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) once again bury their head coach, hoping that the organization will be listening and take some of their advice. The rest of the league and the NFC North in particular send some scared chills down the boys spins as well as their doesn&apos;t seem to be an easy path to success for the Bears in the coming years. And because the Bears Head Coach is so bad they boys decide to run the opposite way with this weeks podium list and select their All-Time Best/Favorite Chicago Sports head coaches.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Bearly Qualified Episode 19: WE DON&#39;T NEED NO STINKIN&#39; RIVALRIES</itunes:title>
    <title>Bearly Qualified Episode 19: WE DON&#39;T NEED NO STINKIN&#39; RIVALRIES</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text Week 11, and the BQ Boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) may have written off the season. How else can you explain the lack of emotion behind one of the greatest sports rivalries in history? The Bears and Packers face off and the discussions sway towards more Bears Coaching/personnel change than the actual game. Energy for gambling does find the boys spirits when touching on Fantasy, Overs of the week, Dogs being hungry, and the 3-man weave. We can always count on the boys to bring home a b...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>Week 11, and the BQ Boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) may have written off the season. How else can you explain the lack of emotion behind one of the greatest sports rivalries in history? The Bears and Packers face off and the discussions sway towards more Bears Coaching/personnel change than the actual game. Energy for gambling does find the boys spirits when touching on Fantasy, Overs of the week, Dogs being hungry, and the 3-man weave. We can always count on the boys to bring home a bet or two regardless of the emotions for the Bears!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>Week 11, and the BQ Boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) may have written off the season. How else can you explain the lack of emotion behind one of the greatest sports rivalries in history? The Bears and Packers face off and the discussions sway towards more Bears Coaching/personnel change than the actual game. Energy for gambling does find the boys spirits when touching on Fantasy, Overs of the week, Dogs being hungry, and the 3-man weave. We can always count on the boys to bring home a bet or two regardless of the emotions for the Bears!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Bearly Qualified Episode 18: IT&#39;S 11/11 MAKE A WISH (WELL OUR TEAM KIND OF IS ALREADY)</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text Veteran's Day, 11/11, and people close to the BQ Boys' birthdays today, but somehow there's nothing to celebrate in the Chicago Bears camp of things. Nick, Jay, and Drew discuss the dreadful loss at home to the New England Patriots, 19-3, contemplate why the organizations in Chicago are run so poorly, and Make a wish for something new on the horizon. As always the NFC North continues to get better while the Bears get worse and the boys spend some time glazing Dan Campbell along th...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>Veteran&apos;s Day, 11/11, and people close to the BQ Boys&apos; birthdays today, but somehow there&apos;s nothing to celebrate in the Chicago Bears camp of things. Nick, Jay, and Drew discuss the dreadful loss at home to the New England Patriots, 19-3, contemplate why the organizations in Chicago are run so poorly, and Make a wish for something new on the horizon. As always the NFC North continues to get better while the Bears get worse and the boys spend some time glazing Dan Campbell along the way. In honor of Veteran&apos;s Day the boys have a special Podium List selecting their all-time favorite War movies or TV shows. </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>Veteran&apos;s Day, 11/11, and people close to the BQ Boys&apos; birthdays today, but somehow there&apos;s nothing to celebrate in the Chicago Bears camp of things. Nick, Jay, and Drew discuss the dreadful loss at home to the New England Patriots, 19-3, contemplate why the organizations in Chicago are run so poorly, and Make a wish for something new on the horizon. As always the NFC North continues to get better while the Bears get worse and the boys spend some time glazing Dan Campbell along the way. In honor of Veteran&apos;s Day the boys have a special Podium List selecting their all-time favorite War movies or TV shows. </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Bearly Qualified Episode 17: WE WERE BORN IN THE DARKNESS</itunes:title>
    <title>Bearly Qualified Episode 17: WE WERE BORN IN THE DARKNESS</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text Enjoy a Sunday morning pod with the BQ boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) as they preview the week 10 matchup between the Bears and the New England Patriots. Things are looking grim but the boys try and find something positive to keep them going like the betting streak of Overs of the week. Take your picks with them as well in their fantasy matchups, busts, dogs being hungry, and the three man weave! Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>Enjoy a Sunday morning pod with the BQ boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) as they preview the week 10 matchup between the Bears and the New England Patriots. Things are looking grim but the boys try and find something positive to keep them going like the betting streak of Overs of the week. Take your picks with them as well in their fantasy matchups, busts, dogs being hungry, and the three man weave!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>Enjoy a Sunday morning pod with the BQ boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) as they preview the week 10 matchup between the Bears and the New England Patriots. Things are looking grim but the boys try and find something positive to keep them going like the betting streak of Overs of the week. Take your picks with them as well in their fantasy matchups, busts, dogs being hungry, and the three man weave!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 09 Nov 2024 21:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text Courtesy of Jay we have our title this week. Nick and Drew join him to turn the Bear's season into what looks like impending doom for the Bears coaching staff. After a 29-9 loss in Arizona it does not make for a positive episode although Drew is attempting to find lights at the end of a very dark tunnel. They also are back with a most memorable CHICAGO sports moments podium list, and try their hands at GM with a Hire, Consider, or Pass game on the available coaches for next year. ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>Courtesy of Jay we have our title this week. Nick and Drew join him to turn the Bear&apos;s season into what looks like impending doom for the Bears coaching staff. After a 29-9 loss in Arizona it does not make for a positive episode although Drew is attempting to find lights at the end of a very dark tunnel. They also are back with a most memorable CHICAGO sports moments podium list, and try their hands at GM with a Hire, Consider, or Pass game on the available coaches for next year.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>Courtesy of Jay we have our title this week. Nick and Drew join him to turn the Bear&apos;s season into what looks like impending doom for the Bears coaching staff. After a 29-9 loss in Arizona it does not make for a positive episode although Drew is attempting to find lights at the end of a very dark tunnel. They also are back with a most memorable CHICAGO sports moments podium list, and try their hands at GM with a Hire, Consider, or Pass game on the available coaches for next year.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text As the turn of the clocks approaches and Halloween passes us by, the BQ Boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) talk about the upcoming matchup between the Bears and Cardinals in Arizona. On a usual preview show they also go over all their favorite betting segments and picks of the week. Make sure to ride those OOTW's (Overs of the Week) as the units are flowing in over the past 4 weeks! Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>As the turn of the clocks approaches and Halloween passes us by, the BQ Boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) talk about the upcoming matchup between the Bears and Cardinals in Arizona. On a usual preview show they also go over all their favorite betting segments and picks of the week. Make sure to ride those OOTW&apos;s (Overs of the Week) as the units are flowing in over the past 4 weeks!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>As the turn of the clocks approaches and Halloween passes us by, the BQ Boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) talk about the upcoming matchup between the Bears and Cardinals in Arizona. On a usual preview show they also go over all their favorite betting segments and picks of the week. Make sure to ride those OOTW&apos;s (Overs of the Week) as the units are flowing in over the past 4 weeks!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Bearly Qualified Episode 14: GET IT OFF YOUR CHEST</itunes:title>
    <title>Bearly Qualified Episode 14: GET IT OFF YOUR CHEST</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text The BQ boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) have a passionate show for everyone this week reviewing the brutal loss to the Commanders on a last second Hail Mary. There's so much to be said that this is the longest show to date, understandably, and only allows for a Podium list as a second topic. However that Podium list might be the most electric one yet, and will likely spurt sequels to it because of how much fun the boys had. Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>The BQ boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) have a passionate show for everyone this week reviewing the brutal loss to the Commanders on a last second Hail Mary. There&apos;s so much to be said that this is the longest show to date, understandably, and only allows for a Podium list as a second topic. However that Podium list might be the most electric one yet, and will likely spurt sequels to it because of how much fun the boys had.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>The BQ boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) have a passionate show for everyone this week reviewing the brutal loss to the Commanders on a last second Hail Mary. There&apos;s so much to be said that this is the longest show to date, understandably, and only allows for a Podium list as a second topic. However that Podium list might be the most electric one yet, and will likely spurt sequels to it because of how much fun the boys had.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2024 13:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Bearly Qualified Episode 13: STICKS AND STONES WON&#39;T BREAK BEAR BONES</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text The BQ Boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew are back to their normal preview show, analyzing the upcoming matchup of the Bears traveling to D.C Sunday to face the Commanders. Looks like the Commanders will be without their stick of a QB and #2 pick Jayden Daniels this week so it should be a game to take advantage of. More of the favorite segments: Opening Bell, Fantasy Pick 'em and Busts, OOTW (Overs of the Week), My Dogs are hungry against the spread, and 3 Man weave are back and better tha...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>The BQ Boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew are back to their normal preview show, analyzing the upcoming matchup of the Bears traveling to D.C Sunday to face the Commanders. Looks like the Commanders will be without their stick of a QB and #2 pick Jayden Daniels this week so it should be a game to take advantage of. More of the favorite segments: Opening Bell, Fantasy Pick &apos;em and Busts, OOTW (Overs of the Week), My Dogs are hungry against the spread, and 3 Man weave are back and better than ever. Closing thoughts bring another fan of a doomed franchise to the POD for the first time.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>The BQ Boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew are back to their normal preview show, analyzing the upcoming matchup of the Bears traveling to D.C Sunday to face the Commanders. Looks like the Commanders will be without their stick of a QB and #2 pick Jayden Daniels this week so it should be a game to take advantage of. More of the favorite segments: Opening Bell, Fantasy Pick &apos;em and Busts, OOTW (Overs of the Week), My Dogs are hungry against the spread, and 3 Man weave are back and better than ever. Closing thoughts bring another fan of a doomed franchise to the POD for the first time.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Bearly Qualified Episode 12: EFF IT...WE&#39;LL DO IT LIVE</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text The BQ Boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) try their hand at a Live show on Instagram. It goes about as well as one might think! Bets are hottish, especially over of the week, and the interaction with some of the audience is what we were all waiting for! Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>The BQ Boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) try their hand at a Live show on Instagram. It goes about as well as one might think! Bets are hottish, especially over of the week, and the interaction with some of the audience is what we were all waiting for!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>The BQ Boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) try their hand at a Live show on Instagram. It goes about as well as one might think! Bets are hottish, especially over of the week, and the interaction with some of the audience is what we were all waiting for!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Bearly Qualified Episode 11: THAT&#39;S A TURKEY...OF WINS!</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text Three in a row, Tic-Tac-Toe, a turkey, whatever you want to call it the Bears have three wins in as many weeks and the BQ Boys (Nick, Jason, and Drew) breakdown the win against the Jaguars in London. Talks around the league are hot on the NFC North and the rest of the league games are highlighted as well. This weeks Podium list is inspired by Jason's family vacation to Orlando which prompts the boys to pick a non-football topic, Favorite Vacation Spots.  Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>Three in a row, Tic-Tac-Toe, a turkey, whatever you want to call it the Bears have three wins in as many weeks and the BQ Boys (Nick, Jason, and Drew) breakdown the win against the Jaguars in London. Talks around the league are hot on the NFC North and the rest of the league games are highlighted as well. This weeks Podium list is inspired by Jason&apos;s family vacation to Orlando which prompts the boys to pick a non-football topic, Favorite Vacation Spots. </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>Three in a row, Tic-Tac-Toe, a turkey, whatever you want to call it the Bears have three wins in as many weeks and the BQ Boys (Nick, Jason, and Drew) breakdown the win against the Jaguars in London. Talks around the league are hot on the NFC North and the rest of the league games are highlighted as well. This weeks Podium list is inspired by Jason&apos;s family vacation to Orlando which prompts the boys to pick a non-football topic, Favorite Vacation Spots. </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 15 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>BEARLY QUALIFIED EPISODE 10 on 10/10........SPOOKY SEASON IS COMING!</itunes:title>
    <title>BEARLY QUALIFIED EPISODE 10 on 10/10........SPOOKY SEASON IS COMING!</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text The BQ boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) take you through the Bears international trip to London to face the Jaguars at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. This week with no more survivor (They are clearly the Losers Club when it comes to that) an expanded Fantasy segment is introduced with a prize to the winner they can all get down for. Beloved segments such as Opening Bell, Fantasy BUSTS, OOTW (Over Of The WEEK), My Dogs are hungry ATS, and The 3-man Weave ML are all back as well. It's fal...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>The BQ boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) take you through the Bears international trip to London to face the Jaguars at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. This week with no more survivor (They are clearly the Losers Club when it comes to that) an expanded Fantasy segment is introduced with a prize to the winner they can all get down for. Beloved segments such as Opening Bell, Fantasy BUSTS, OOTW (Over Of The WEEK), My Dogs are hungry ATS, and The 3-man Weave ML are all back as well. It&apos;s fall y&apos;all, and the weather is turning which gets us ready for that Spooky season! </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>The BQ boys (Nick, Jay, and Drew) take you through the Bears international trip to London to face the Jaguars at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. This week with no more survivor (They are clearly the Losers Club when it comes to that) an expanded Fantasy segment is introduced with a prize to the winner they can all get down for. Beloved segments such as Opening Bell, Fantasy BUSTS, OOTW (Over Of The WEEK), My Dogs are hungry ATS, and The 3-man Weave ML are all back as well. It&apos;s fall y&apos;all, and the weather is turning which gets us ready for that Spooky season! </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2024 14:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Bearly Qualified Episode 9: ALL WE DO IS WIN.....AT HOME</itunes:title>
    <title>Bearly Qualified Episode 9: ALL WE DO IS WIN.....AT HOME</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text The Bears have what we like to call a winning streak on their hands. Nick, Jason, and Drew take a look at Sundays Game against the Panthers that finally game them solace in watching football in Chicago. They also look and start to break down the best division in the NFL, the NFC North. Find some "style points" with this weeks podium list, we're talking jerseys. Rounding the show off with this weeks trivia matchup between Jason and Drew. Stay hot Bears!!! Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>The Bears have what we like to call a winning streak on their hands. Nick, Jason, and Drew take a look at Sundays Game against the Panthers that finally game them solace in watching football in Chicago. They also look and start to break down the best division in the NFL, the NFC North. Find some &quot;style points&quot; with this weeks podium list, we&apos;re talking jerseys. Rounding the show off with this weeks trivia matchup between Jason and Drew. Stay hot Bears!!!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>The Bears have what we like to call a winning streak on their hands. Nick, Jason, and Drew take a look at Sundays Game against the Panthers that finally game them solace in watching football in Chicago. They also look and start to break down the best division in the NFL, the NFC North. Find some &quot;style points&quot; with this weeks podium list, we&apos;re talking jerseys. Rounding the show off with this weeks trivia matchup between Jason and Drew. Stay hot Bears!!!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2024 16:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Bearly Qualified Episode 8: PANTHER.......I BEARLY EVEN KNOW HER</itunes:title>
    <title>Bearly Qualified Episode 8: PANTHER.......I BEARLY EVEN KNOW HER</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text Nick, Jay, and Drew get a little goofy in this one analyzing the Bears vs. Panthers game, picking our favorite bets of the week through Losers Club Survivor, My Dogs are hungry against the spread, Over of the Week, Fantasy Busts, and the 3-man Weave. The opening bell still takes a new twist with some old flavor as well.  Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>Nick, Jay, and Drew get a little goofy in this one analyzing the Bears vs. Panthers game, picking our favorite bets of the week through Losers Club Survivor, My Dogs are hungry against the spread, Over of the Week, Fantasy Busts, and the 3-man Weave. The opening bell still takes a new twist with some old flavor as well. </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>Nick, Jay, and Drew get a little goofy in this one analyzing the Bears vs. Panthers game, picking our favorite bets of the week through Losers Club Survivor, My Dogs are hungry against the spread, Over of the Week, Fantasy Busts, and the 3-man Weave. The opening bell still takes a new twist with some old flavor as well. </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Bearly Qualified Episode 7: BECAUSE IT&#39;S FUN! WE&#39;RE HAVING FUN!</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text A Bears win in Week 4 has Nick, Jay, and Drew having FUN watching football. The analysis of the Bears vs. Rams has the POD skewing positive and looking forward to the rest of the season. Taking a look around the NFL has a interesting break where a red hot Drew contemplates going into professional gambling status. Trivia and Podium lists rounds out this FUN all-around episode. Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2399967/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>A Bears win in Week 4 has Nick, Jay, and Drew having FUN watching football. The analysis of the Bears vs. Rams has the POD skewing positive and looking forward to the rest of the season. Taking a look around the NFL has a interesting break where a red hot Drew contemplates going into professional gambling status. Trivia and Podium lists rounds out this FUN all-around episode.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399967/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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