Best Watchability Podcasts (2025)

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'So bad it was watchable' 39:02

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13h ago39:02

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While the Bombers and Tigers played out a stinker at the MCG, the non-Victorian clubs made their charge in round 18. This week on the Real Footy podcast Michael Gleeson Jake Niall and Peter Ryan discuss all the important news in the AFL, including questions hanging over the Bulldogs, Collingwood's conundrums and ask whether Fremantle has been ruthl…

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We Ranked The Most Watchable Teams In The NBA 1:51:04

6d ago1:51:04

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On this episode of Numbers On The Board, Kenny, Pierre, Mike, and Darrick got the chance to catch up with Chicago’s very own, Derrick Rose. They discussed his passion for chess, why he chose the college he chose, being from Chicago, and so much more. Plus, the fellas ranked the most watchable NBA teams heading into next year. Learn more about your …

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"Gone Girl" w/ Heather Stewart & Betsy from Never Seen It 2:07:39

8d ago2:07:39

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Heather Stewart and Betsy Gorham from "Never Seen It With Betsy & Trent" join Izaiah to discuss the delightfully twisted 2014 film Gone Girl directed by David Fincher. Starring: Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, Carrie Coon, Tyler Perry, Kim Dickens, Patrick Fugit, Neil Patrick Harris, Missy Pyle, Lola Kirke, Boyd Holbrook, Emily Ratajkowski, and Sela Wa…

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Keepers Of The Fringe, Episode 366 – Vampires On A Tran Sans Mephisto…Fairly Watchable, But Not Good 1:13:06

19d ago1:13:06

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KEEPERS KWOTABLES: “The podcast coffee’s gettin’ cold.” / “Waitin’ for the two-week-alongs.” / “There’s a lot of stupid happening!” / “Good, but unnecessary.” / “Still dumb, but the least annoying one.” TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE INCLUDE: MARVEL SHILLIN’ TIME! A look at the final ratings for Daredevil: Born Again / Rumors about the Nic […]…

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Bears Offensive Line Ranked 4th?! Why This Changes Everything for Caleb Williams #chicagobears 10:44

1d ago10:44

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Can the Chicago Bears’ offensive line really be Top 5 in the NFL? Joey breaks down what this means for Caleb Williams, Ben Johnson’s new offense, and if we should actually believe the hype. #Bears #NFL #calebwilliams https://mvpinjurylaw.com/ https://sportstalkchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Bears-Offensive-Line-ranking-PODCAST.mp3…

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Real Footy tipping: 'You could see the defeat in his eyes' 32:17

5d ago32:17

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Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan debate whether tipping nine can be more or less meaningful depending on the round, whether the Suns will announce themselves as the real deal this Friday night and discuss why North Melbourne's clash with the Demons is of particular interest. Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for…

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Keepers Of The Fringe, Episode 370 – Early Spielbergman! We Ain’t Gonna Get None o’ Them Smart Monkeys! 1:43:08

7d ago1:43:08

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KEEPERS KWOTABLES: “Now I got all the space monkeys I can handle!” / “Dodgin’ monkey poo…in space!” / “Jurassic World: Rehash!” / “Jurassic World: Dinoriders!” / Jurassic World: Afterbirth!” TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE INCLUDE: MARVEL SHILLIN’ TIME! News about the upcoming Vision Quest series DC‘S BACK! News about the character The Huntress / …

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'AFLX wheelhouse': Radical AFL fixture idea sends heads spinning 46:21

8d ago46:21

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In a bumper edition of this week's podcast, the pros, cons and implications of a radical AFL fixture revamp idea are put under the spotlight, our podcasters Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Peter Ryan get animated when discussing what 'success' in the AFL should look like and they tackle a key question for Carlton fans\: would the club be better off…

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New Blood vs. Old Stars: Who Survives the Bears’ Offensive Overhaul? #ChicagoBears #BearDown 6:41

8d ago6:41

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Is the Chicago Bears offense about to flip upside down? Joey Christopoulos breaks down whether Cole Kmet, DJ Moore, and D’Andre Swift are safe under Ben Johnson, or if new faces like Colston Loveland, Kyle Monangai, and Rome Odunze will take over. MVP Injury Law https://mvpinjurylaw.com/ https://sportstalkchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Ben-…

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Buy Or Sell These NBA Teams 2:34:14

9d ago2:34:14

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On this episode of Numbers On The Board, Kenny, Pierre, Mike, and Darrick talk about the offseason each team has had and if they are buying or selling them as contenders. Are the Rockets the favorites to win it all with Kevin Durant? Does the addition of Deandre Ayton mean LeBron is any closer to ring number five? All of that and more on this brand…

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PCA’s INSANE Season: Why He’s Entering BARRY BONDS Territory #chicagocubs #cubs 7:32

10d ago7:32

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Pete Crow-Armstrong is putting up a season that could make him the Cubs’ next MVP, and maybe one of the best in franchise history. Joey Christopoulos breaks down the mind-blowing stats that put him in the same conversation as Ken Griffey Jr., Barry Bonds, and Mookie Betts. MVP Injury Law https://mvpinjurylaw.com/ https://sportstalkchicago.com/wp-co…

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Real Footy tipping: Priority picks 26:54

12d ago26:54

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Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan hit rock bottom and the nervous nineties, respectively, on the tipping edition of the podcast this week. Will the Blues-Pies clash be tighter than people think? Can the Bombers cause an upset against the Suns? Will the Cats be lethargic coming off the bye? And is this the week the Demons get taught a lesson? Support the sho…

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Keepers Of The Fringe, Episode 369 – The Mandology With Retractable Nipple Action…Sometime’s Not Knowin’ Is Better! 1:15:32

13d ago1:15:32

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KEEPERS KWOTABLES: “I’m down with them tryin’ to make a good one.” / “It’s been in my life my whole life.” / “Balki…James Balki.” / “Where’s the Octopussy?” / “Six degrees of Bronson Pinchot.” / “They were just bad at making movies.” TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE INCLUDE: MARVEL SHILLIN’ TIME! X-Men ’97 had an […]…

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We Graded Every Free Agent Signing 1:42:56

13d ago1:42:56

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On this episode of Numbers On The Board, Kenny, Pierre, and Mike grade EVERY free agent signing including the shocking news with the Bucks getting Myles Turner while waiving Damian Lillard! What situation would be the best fit for Dame once he returns from his injury? Plus, on “Drop The Mike”, the fellas discuss what was Russell Westbrook’s last pe…

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Keepers Of The Fringe, Episode 368 – Like Putting Lips On Snake Eyes…Unfortunately, The Memory Does Remain 1:25:10

14d ago1:25:10

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KEEPERS KWOTABLES: “That’ll be a break from living…” / “The studio cried Blade!” / “Always shootin’ for the audience they don’t have.” / “Don’t take the fantasy out of the fantasy movies!” / “I don’t know if I hated it…” / “It sucked Shamalamadingdongs!” TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE INCLUDE: MARVEL SHILLIN’ TIME! Perhaps the […]…

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How spending time at Carlton can be a 'career-killer' 39:48

15d ago39:48

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While the footy world bids farewell to a five-week bye period and normal programming resumes this weekend, Carlton's poor showing against Port Adelaide last Thursday night remains high on the agenda. Our podcasters assess the sorry state of affairs at the Blues as injuries mount up and their finals hopes in smithereens. The SCG turf, Gold Coast 'gr…

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Why the Cubs Need More Than One Trade, and FAST #chicagocubs #craigcounsell 32:32

16d ago32:32

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The Chicago Cubs started the season white hot, but are they falling apart now? We break down why the offense, rotation, and bullpen can’t click at the same time, what Jed Hoyer’s trade deadline plan really means, and which pitchers could (or won’t) fix the Cubs’ playoff hopes. #hoyer MVP Injury Law https://mvpinjurylaw.com/ https://sportstalkchicag…

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We Predicted NBA Offseason Moves 2:15:55

16d ago2:15:55

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On this episode of Numbers On The Board, Kenny, Pierre, Mike, and Darrick talk about what they think might happen this offseason with players like LeBron James, Julius Randle, James Harden, Nic Claxton, and more players. On “Drop The Mike”, they discuss the players they would love to turn the clock back for if they could for next season. Also, Kenn…

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Ep. 94: Danny Boyle's "28 Years Later" (2025) 1:20:41

16d ago1:20:41

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Danny Boyle's return to the rage-infected universe delivers a mesmerizing evolution of horror that feels both familiar and startlingly fresh. Set almost three decades after the original outbreak, "28 Years Later" transports viewers to a Britain permanently transformed—where small pockets of humanity cling to existence alongside the changed infected…

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Keepers Of The Fringe, Episode 367 – The King Of The Segway In The Land Of The 3.5 Movies…It’s A Maclunky! 1:48:08

18d ago1:48:08

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KEEPERS KWOTABLES: “I’m gonna Kool Aid Man That!” / “Yeah…it wasn’t a fun time.” / “The Morbidly Obese Slider.” / “A bowlful of jelly…I don’t think you’re ready!” / “There’s a leak in my tube, that’s why I aged.” / “Get to the cryotube!” / TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE INCLUDE: MARVEL SHILLIN’ TIME! A […]…

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Are THREE-POINTERS hurting the game of basketball? #nba #chicagobulls #basketball 6:22

19d ago6:22

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Sports Talk Chicago’s Joey Christopoulos breaks down why three-pointers are hurting the NBA. #bulls MVP Injury Law https://mvpinjurylaw.com/ https://sportstalkchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/WLS-06212025-Basketball-PODCAST.mp3By Sports Talk Chicago

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Real Footy tipping: 'I didn't have the courage' 23:49

19d ago23:49

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On paper it seems like a straightforward AFL round. But on this week's Real Footy tipping podcast, Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan have sage advice for tipsters searching for a sneaky upset. They ponder if Sydney are the league's sleeping giant, whether the Bulldogs will salute in Bont's 250th and whether the under-siege Blues can resurrect their season a…

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OKC Champs, KD Traded, 2025 NBA Mock Draft 1:52:56

20d ago1:52:56

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On this episode of Numbers On The Board, Kenny, Pierre, Mike, and Darrick give OKC their flowers for winning their first ever championship. They also talk about what’s next for the Pacers following the devastating Game 7 loss and losing Tyrese Haliburton to a torn Achilles. Plus, is the sky the limit for the Rockets after acquiring Kevin Durant fro…

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No Tucker extension yet? Chapman best closer? PCA for MVP? Cubs Mailbag questions! #chicagocubs 11:20

21d ago11:20

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Sports Talk Chicago’s Joey Christopoulos takes Cubs questions from producer John Meadows’ mailbag! #cubsnation https://sportstalkchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/WLS-06212025-Cubs-PODCAST.mp3 MVP Injury Law https://mvpinjurylaw.com/By Sports Talk Chicago

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Is carnage on the cards at Carlton? 40:56

22d ago40:56

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The Blues are once again in turmoil following a disappointing loss to North Melbourne. This week on the Real Footy podcast, Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson discuss the winds of change blowing through the Blues. They also debate tagging tactics, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan's mending of relationships at the Western Bulldogs and the mooted retu…

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2 catchers? The 78? White Sox mailbag! #whitesox 13:54

22d ago13:54

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Sports Talk Chicago’s Joey Christopoulos takes White Sox questions from producer John Meadows’ mailbag! #soxnation MVP Injury Law https://mvpinjurylaw.com/ https://sportstalkchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/WLS-06212025-White-Sox-PODCAST_1.mp3By Sports Talk Chicago

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We’re still the Off-Season Kings! Mailbag questions! We’re better than 5 and 12, right?! #beardown 23:02

23d ago23:02

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Producer and Off-Season King John Meadows returns with his mailbag of questions for Joey as they talk about the Bears. #chicagobears MVP Injury Law https://mvpinjurylaw.com/ https://sportstalkchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/WLS-06212025-Bears-PODCAST.mp3By Sports Talk Chicago

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Grading The Last 10 NBA Finals 2:05:41

23d ago2:05:41

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On this episode of Numbers On The Board, Kenny, Mike, and Darrick grade the last 10 NBA Finals. Where does this year’s Pacers-Thunder matchup rank in comparison to other recent championship showdowns? Is it a given that the 2016 Cavs-Warriors series is the best one of the last 10? Plus, on “Drop The Mike”, the fellas weigh in on what moments in his…

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Ep. 93: Juan Carlos Fresnadillo's "28 Weeks Later" (2007) 44:47

23d ago44:47

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That tense, breathtaking opening scene in the isolated cottage sets the tone perfectly - Robert Carlyle's character makes the ultimate cowardly choice, abandoning his wife to a horde of infected to save himself. This moral failure haunts the entire film and creates one of the most devastating character arcs in zombie cinema. 28 Weeks Later builds o…

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Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep (Part 1: Aqua) 1:15:29

23d ago1:15:29

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Let's see, I know heartless, a lot of X names, norting, maybe something about Goofy, but Hobz knows way more than I do about Kingdom Hearts. For the next few episodes, we're going to take a look at the fastest game in the series that's not just a cutscene: Birth by Sleep. Watch KirbySora's WR run along with us: https://www.speedrun.com/khbbsfmhd/ru…

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Real Footy tipping: 'That's the desperation you reach' 25:17

26d ago25:17

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After climbing to the shared lead of The Age tipping contest, Peter Ryan joins Andrew Wu on the Real Footy tipping podcast to discuss the risks worth taking in round 15, St Kilda's selection strategy and how the Lions need to lift to topple the in-form Cats. Amid the expert advice, there's a healthy dose of banter, a few laughs and we even learn ho…

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Will The Thunder Close The Series Out? 1:59:32

27d ago1:59:32

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On this episode of Numbers On The Board, Kenny, Pierre, Mike, and Darrick discuss if the Thunder will end the NBA Finals in Indy during Game 6 OR if the Pacers can force a Game 7. They also weigh in on Desmond Bane heading to the Magic after being traded from the Grizzlies. Is Orlando now a true contender with New York, Indiana, Boston, and Clevela…

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'Big forwards, big impact' 41:46

29d ago41:46

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Key forwards cashing in, the Bulldogs lurk menacingly outside the eight and conspiracy theories about the AFL fixture. All these matters are on the table in this week's episode of the Real Footy podcast. Plus, Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson ask, was the Hawthorn v Adelaide match in Launceston engrossing or a snoozefest, and what ha…

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We are still the Off-Season Kings, but it’s too early to tell. #beardown 6:04

29d ago6:04

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Sports Talk Chicago’s Joey Christopoulos tells us why he’s skeptical and protecting his heart. #chicagobears MVP Injury Law https://mvpinjurylaw.com/ https://sportstalkchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Bears-need-to-prove-it-PODCAST.mp3By Sports Talk Chicago

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The White Sox are bring up prospects. Are they finally watchable? #whitesox 18:35

1M ago18:35

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Sports Talk Chicago’s Joey Christopoulos breaks down the prospects that the White Sox are bringing up that are finally making them watchable again. #willvenable MVP Injury Law https://mvpinjurylaw.com/ https://sportstalkchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/The-White-Sox-are-finally-watchable-PODCAST.mp3…

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Is This The Turning Point Of The NBA Finals? 2:07:38

1M ago2:07:38

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On this episode of Numbers On The Board, Kenny, Pierre, Mike, and Darrick break down what’s happened through four games of the NBA Finals. Did OKC just take over the driver’s seat with their comeback win in Game 4 on the road? Plus, on “Drop The Mike”, the fellas discuss when is the last time they’ve seen a Finals like this. Learn more about your a…

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Ep. 92: Danny Boyle's "28 Days Later" (2002) 55:46

1M ago55:46

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An empty London. A hospital bed. A man waking from a coma to discover the world has fallen apart. This is how we meet Jim, our protagonist in Danny Boyle's revolutionary 2002 horror film "28 Days Later." What follows is a heart-pounding journey through a Britain devastated by the rage virus – a pathogen that transforms ordinary people into blood-sp…

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Is Reinsdorf finally selling the White Sox? Does this mean a new stadium? #whitesox 23:08

1M ago23:08

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Joey finally talks about the White Sox and it’s positive news? Hallelujah! (buckle up…the editor has at least three years worth of ‘Da Pope’ jokes) (seriously he wore a White Sox hat) (HE WORE A WHITE SOX HAT! HALLELUJAH!) #chicagobaseball MVP Injury Law https://mvpinjurylaw.com/ https://sportstalkchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/White-Sox-be…

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'I'm prepared to take a risk' 28:16

1M ago28:16

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Can the Hawks continue their winning ways in Launceston against the Crows, and does Patrick Dangerfield's return to Geelong's forward line stifle Jeremy Cameron's influence? Peter Ryan is back to join Andrew Wu behind the mic for this week's Real Footy tipping podcast to answer these curly questions while also sharing a few laughs and their tipping…

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Offseason Answers, Remaining Questions & Bears to Watch at Camp | Excited, Worried or Hesitant? 56:35

1M ago56:35

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Hoge & Jahns dive into the Chicago Bears' offseason program and break down what we’ve learned — and what questions still linger. What was the biggest question answered? What still needs clarity? Plus, they each predict their training camp darling and discuss whether it’s time to take Joel Wilson seriously. They close by playing “Excited, Worried or…