1st & North
1st & North
Podcast Description
"1st and North" is a weekly sports analysis program on FOX 32 Chicago that delves into the latest developments within the NFC North division of the NFL.
Hosted by Lou Canellis, the show features in-depth discussions on the Chicago Bears' performances, coaching decisions, player progress, and game strategies.
It also provides insights into the division's dynamics by incorporating perspectives from sports anchors at FOX affiliates in Milwaukee (FOX 6), Detroit (FOX 2), and Minneapolis (FOX 9).
Each episode offers a comprehensive breakdown of recent games, player statistics, and team standings, aiming to keep viewers informed about the Bears and their divisional rivals. The show combines expert analysis with engaging commentary, making it a go-to source for fans interested in NFC North football.
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The podcast covers a range of topics including team performance analysis, coaching decisions, player progress, and game strategies with specific episode examples like recapping the NFL Draft and evaluating team picks for the Bears, Lions, Packers, and Vikings.

“1st and North” is a weekly sports analysis program on FOX 32 Chicago that delves into the latest developments within the NFC North division of the NFL.
Hosted by Lou Canellis, the show features in-depth discussions on the Chicago Bears’ performances, coaching decisions, player progress, and game strategies.
It also provides insights into the division’s dynamics by incorporating perspectives from sports anchors at FOX affiliates in Milwaukee (FOX 6), Detroit (FOX 2), and Minneapolis (FOX 9).
Each episode offers a comprehensive breakdown of recent games, player statistics, and team standings, aiming to keep viewers informed about the Bears and their divisional rivals. The show combines expert analysis with engaging commentary, making it a go-to source for fans interested in NFC North football.
Are the Bears for real? On this episode of “1st & North,” Lou Canellis and other NFC North insiders dive into that question. Plus, whether the Vikings and J.J. McCarthy are done for the season — and who will emerge victorious in an NFC North battle with huge playoff implications.
00:18 Lou tries to get a rise out of FOX 9’S Ahmad hicks
00:34 If the Playoffs started today, who sits where in the NFC North?
01:54 The Bears dpeth proves invaulable against the Steelers
03:15 Ben Johnson gets hyped after the game
04:02 Jennifer Hammond in Detroit tells us why the Loins are mad that Johnson left for Chicago
04:46 The Lions Offense is off
05:24 Dan Campbell finds the silver lining for Detroit
07:39 LaGrange Park’s own JJ Mccarthy may be done in Minnesota
09:00 The Packers are winning with defense. Where’s the Love?
10:31 The Lions defense struggles and gets an earful from Giants players
12:40 Emmanuel Wilson may have run himself into more playing time in GB
14:22 Jahmyr Gibbs is on FIRE in Detroit
16:32 The Vikings have problems. Does it start with the GM? An honest assessment
19:24 The Bears could get a boost on defense
20:26 The Lions play 3 games in 12 days!
21:40 Green Bay’s coach could still be on the hot seat
23:15 Packers Lions on Thanksgiving day. Lou wonder hoe they both can lose
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