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Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast

Hosted by Dan Bernstein, Matt Abbatacola

Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast, hosted by Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola and published by 312 Sports, covers Chicago Bears game planning, roster news and the wider NFL. The show has 315 episodes, publishes almost daily, and runs about 46 minutes per episode. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 12,000 per episode, with an estimated rate of $90 to $300 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast

Daily Chicago Bears talk from two long-running local voices, with a loyal, rating-heavy audience

  • Near-daily episodes across a 315-episode back catalogue keep the show present through the NFL week.
  • 236 Apple Podcasts ratings average 4.7 stars, a strong signal of an engaged listener base.
  • Episodes run roughly 45 minutes, long enough for a host-read mid-roll and a sponsor segment.
Best forlocal sports betting and fan merchandiseautomotive and local services aimed at Chicago sports fans
Watch forThe feed is young and the audience estimate rests on ratings alone, so confirm numbers with the show before booking.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Sports100%
Football100%
Formats
co-hosted banter, game recap, guest interview
Tone
analytical, passionate
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
35 to 55 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent35/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment60/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–12k
Estimated, confidence 45%: 236 Apple ratings with a 4.7 average, one band up for a show under two years old, daily cadence, and high Podcast Index popularity (9) despite the young feed.
Audience asks aboutWill Caleb Williams succeed as Bears quarterback?How will the Bears match up against their next opponent?Who should the Bears start or prioritise at key positions?
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
25%35-44
30%45+
Gender
25%women
75%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States90%
🇨🇦 Canada3%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Sports debate episodes with no explicit flags or adult content in titles; the feed is marked non-explicit.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 35 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence0 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks9 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.

When it comes to Chicago Bears talk, Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola have been setting the agenda for decades. Now, they’re bringing that same unflinching insight — and Sunday-afternoon passion — to Forward Progress. From breaking down Bears game plans with analytical precision to unleashing the raw emotion every fan feels when the season’s on the line, Dan and Matt deliver the perfect balance…
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About Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast

Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast is a daily football show covering the Chicago Bears, their game plans, quarterback decisions and the wider NFL. Hosts Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola lead the conversation, and the show is published by 312 Sports, which lists it on Art19 and Apple Podcasts. The feed contains 315 episodes, with a median episode length of about 46 minutes and a release pattern of roughly one episode per day.

The show has 236 ratings on Apple Podcasts with a 4.7 average. Based on those ratings and the show's daily cadence, the audience is estimated at 5,000 to 12,000 downloads per episode, with listeners likely concentrated among Chicago-area football fans. These figures are estimates, not published download data. No sponsors were visible in the feed, and the show's estimated rate is $90 to $300 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.

Brands that sell to sports fans, including betting services, merchandise, local automotive and food businesses, are the best fit for this show. Its daily schedule and loyal ratings base suit campaigns aimed at Bears fans during the season.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast

How much does Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?

The estimated rate is $90 to $300 per episode for a host-read mid-roll ad, based on an estimated 5,000 to 12,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own rate card and on the terms of the booking.

What is Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast about?

The show covers the Chicago Bears, including game plans, quarterback decisions, roster news and NFL context. Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola host it, and new episodes are published almost every day.

How do I contact Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.

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