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.
On this episode of “1st & North,” Lou Canellis and other NFC North insiders break down the Bears’ comeback win over the Packers. Up next, the Bears host the Rams at home. Plus, questions swirl about the Packers coach’s future, the Vikings face more offseason drama and the Lions’ owner gets real with fans.
00:00 Open
00:30 The playoff field right now
01:02 The Bears win after another heart attack
02:04 Ben Johnson lets the F-bombs fly after the game
03:08 Is it a mutual hatred in Green Bay?
04:40 Get the bleep button ready for an angry Packers locker room
06:22 The playcalling that let the Bears back into the game
07:22 A Vikings wide receiver arrested again
09:19 Lions owner says they weren’t good enough
11:24 Lions offensive coordinator fired already. Is Josh McDaniels headed there?
12:53 Matt LaFleur’s future in Green Bay
15:33 Tough love and Caleb’s growth
17:09 Mike Tomlin steps down in Pittsburgh
19:10 Aaron Rodgers’ future could be in Minnesota
21:07 A very unusual interaction for Jacksonville’s coach. Was it proper?
24:54 The picks are in for Bears vs. Rams
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