
Two men, tortured for their entire lives by the Chicago Bears, talk about the NFL, the draft, and conspicuously nothing at all to do with Kyle Orton! Tune in each week for NFL news and the ongoing destruction of their souls at the hands of the Chicago Bears. Email us at startkyleorton@gmail.com or yell at Kyle on X at @startkyIeorton.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 105 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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Welcome to a new world, where the Bears are in first place in the NFC North all by themselves after 10 games! Yes folks we have only 7 games remaining in the 2025/26 regular season and the Bears are on top. So how did it happen? Well, a pretty ugly a... more
This week on Start Kyle Orton the worm has fully turned for Caleb! The Bears are 6-3 on the back of yet another late win for the Bears franchise quarterback, and the guys are abuzz. Just how great was this performance? Beyond that who deserves some a... more
This week the guys are talking about a heart stopping 47-42 win over the Bengals! How good is this offense? Just how bad is this defense? Was it good enough for the Bears to largely stand still at the trade deadline despite a 5-3 record leaving them ... more
Welcome ba-OH GOD IT'S ALL OVER EVERYTHING IS BAD NOTHING WILL EVER BE GOOD AGAIN OH PLEASE SAVE US DELIVER US FROM THE PAIN AND WOE OF THIS VOID OF FANDOM WHEREIN ONLY THE DESPERATION AND MADNESS OF A THOUSAND BLACKENED SOULS HARDENED BY ATROCITIES ... more
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Focused on the agony and ecstasy of being a Chicago Bears fan, the content largely revolves around NFL news, team performances, and players' analyses, specifically the struggles and triumphs experienced by the Bears. The hosts combine humor with heartfelt reflection, often addressing their emotional connections with the team, the franchise's decisions, and the players that define their fandom. Unique elements include their candid discussions about mental health correlated with team performance and personal anecdotes that add depth to their football commentary.
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