This week's episode is packed!  We discuss Packers vs. Bears and Bears vs. Bucs, as well as Falcons vs. Dolphins this weekend. There's also talk about kombucha, fantasy football, and the Braves too.  Cheers! 

Bears, Birds, and Brews

NFL Week 7, 2021: Bears, Double Birds, and Brews

This week's episode is a fun one! (Really all of them are, as you know...)  On it, we discuss the infamous Bears vs. Packers matchup: what's at stake, why Da Bears can win, and what needs to happen in order for that to happen.  As for the Falcons side, the Dirty Birds are back from across the pond with a W as part of their carry on! Kyle Pitts pulled out the tea cup for his first NFL touchdown celebration, Matt Ryan is playing like a hungry veteran, and next up is a beatable Dolphins team after this week(end)'s bye.  There's still plenty of Atlanta sports to discuss, though, as the Braves are celebrating Joctober in style—pearls and all. As of this recording, they're one win away from beating the Milwaukee Brewers and advancing to the NLCS again (hence, Wisconsin Hate Week), and this time for Braves fans, it feels more like business than it does good fortune. Beers are from Humble Forager and Ology Brewing.  Cheers!  

NFL Week 6, 2021: Wisconsin Hate Week

On this week's episode, we crack open a fresh lager (x4) from Halfway Crooks in Atlanta, GA, while Nabeel talks about his trip to Chicago over the weekend that included Justin Fields first win as QB1. Next up, the Bears travel to Vegas to see how well that gamble on moving up for Fields is really going to pay off. Back home, the Falcons blew another lead—despite a great game from Matt Ryan—and now face what Asif calls a must-win situation as they square off against the Jets in London this coming weekend.  Elsewhere, Tom Brady pulled a Tom Brady in Foxborough once again... this time against the Patriots though.  Cheers! 

NFL Week 5, 2021: The Return of Nab (& Tom Brady)

This episode is only 35 minutes long—shoutout to the special effects (intro & ending) for the extra runtime. This episode is also about the Nick Foles # of sacks (9) that Justin Fields took on the field against the Browns in his return to Ohio over the weekend, as well as simple and pure joy (!) of the Falcons winning their first football game in seven tries, which was actually a span of 301 calendar days!  Other topics include Bears vs. Lions this coming weekend as well as the Washington Football Team visiting the Falcons on Sunday also, plus: Will Tom Brady get booed or cheered in his return to Foxborough on Sunday Night Football? Let us know your thoughts via social media at @bearsbirdsandbrews and don't forget to LIKE, SHARE, AND SUBSCRIBE if you haven't already! Your support means a lot to us. :) Cheers! 

NFL Week 4, 2021: What Is The Answer?

This week's episode features a special guest, Mr. Jake Ellenbogen from Downtown Rams!  The first 30+ minutes of the episode is our conversation with him about why the Rams (in his opinion) are the best team in the NFL, plus how and why they'll have an opportunity to prove it in their next three games (vs. Bucs, Cardinals, Seahawks).  Jordan also leaves us with his horror movie recommendations to help you set the mood for a scary good October... After he signs off, Asif and Nabeel go into the agony and ecstasy that was Week 2 in the NFL for the Falcons and Bears, respectively. We wrap with talking about what keys to the Falcons vs. Giants and Bears vs. Browns games will be this coming weekend. We hope you enjoy this extended conversation, and thank you always for your support. Don't forget to LIKE, SHARE, AND SUBSCRIBE if you haven't already. Cheers!

NFL Week 3, 2021: Downtown Rams + Andy Dalton's Lack of Revenge & 28-3 = 25 (Points Scored by the Falcons against Brady, of course)

We're back with REAL football talk!  Week 1 of the NFL is over and the Falcons and Bears are 0-2 combined. While it sucks for fans of either/both (not even Asif can justify that!) teams, it does make for a great conversation on this week's episode!  Other topics include our Falcons vs. Bucs preview as well as our Andy Dalton Revenge Game (Bears vs. Bengals) preview and a quick snapshot of the first full week of football in the NFL!  More soon (aka next week, as always). In the meantime, crack open a cold one and pour some out for us cause we need it and we love your support! Please remember to LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, and @ us!  Cheers

NFL Week 2, 2021: Reset

We're back with one of our favorite guests, Ale Sharpton, and discussing one of our favorite topics, fantasy football! This episode was recorded on-location at SweetWater Brewery in Atlanta, GA, on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021. On it, we discuss fantasy football sleepers, standouts, projections, and more! We also talk about what Ale's been working on lately, some changes he's had to make to his lifestyle, and get an update from special guests who drop in later on in the episode. Cheers!

Ale Sharpton's Fantasy Football Special

Asif ventured out to Nabs side of town Down Town Duluth. We talked NFL Week one Bears vs Rams and Eagle vs Falcons. We also talked some fantasy football and NFL bold predictions!!!! All while enjoying some craft beers at Truck and Tap Duluth !!!

NFL Week 1: From DownTown Duluth

On this week's episode, Asif and Nabeel discuss some big news out of the Falcons camp (AJ McCarron out for the season), the Bears naming their starting QB for the season, and more.  We'll be back with Asif and Nabeel's fantasy draft results early next week... stay tuned! Cheers! 

NFL Preseason 2021: Week 3

This week's episode features a live fantasy mock draft on air in addition to coverage of numerous NFL preseason topics, such as Justin Fields playing in his first NFL action, what's happening in joint practices between the Falcons and Dolphins in Miami, plus more. Cheers! 

LIVE Fantasy Mock Draft On Air + Bears and Falcons Preseason Notes

This week's episode runs just over 30 minutes long but covers stuff we'll be talking about for months and years to come! Specifically, we discuss Asif's notes from the first Falcons open practice under Arthur Smith, what Nabeel is looking for from Da Bears in preseason action, where each host stands on some NBA moves, the passing of Florida State Seminoles coach Bobby Bowden, and more. Special thank you to The Sports Town Podcast with JJ Peters for having us on his show this week as well! You can check out our episode with him (conversation beginning at the 54:30 mark) now and be on the lookout for him to appear on our podcast soon, too!  Please remember to LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE if you haven't already as it helps us out a ton, and we sincerely appreciate it as well! Cheers 

Men in Gray Suits Talk NFL Preseason, Bulls and Hawks Signings, Bobby Bowden, and More

Cubs Trades, Justin Fields Takes the Field, Matt Ryan and... practice?!

Aaron Rodgers is back! ("Rodgers!") And he's airing his grievances.  Elsewhere, Justin Fields is finally seeing some real NFL action for the first time. However, he can only be the "steal of the draft" if he's used, right? Down in Hotlanta (literally a heat wave right now), Matt Ryan made a public appearance on a local radio station before going reporting to Training Camp. Asif breaks down his interpretation of that interview, and also why the position battles at this year's camp are taking a backseat to something bigger and more important.  As always, you find us on @bearsbirdsandbrews (please let us know if anyone's still actually listening lol), and thank you very much for your continued support! Cheers! 

Festivus in July

The Bucks just won their first NBA championship since 1971! On this episode, Asif and Nabeel record a live reaction to the postgame after Milwaukee's win. They also provide their way too early predictions for who's the favorite for next year's NBA title and what happens to Phoenix from here. Then the conversation shifts to MLB free agency and the NFL preseason—both of which are just around the corner. This week's prediction covers which team will be the no. 1 overall seed (and with what record) going into the playoffs next season.  As a bonus, there's also a thrilling conversation about the NFC West as well. We hope y'all enjoy!  Cheers!

Milwaukee Bucks Win NBA Finals

This week on the podcast, we're talking NBA Finals, MLB, MMA, and even some fútbol!  First, we start with the beers (as always), then we move onto the NBA Finals and if Giannis can/will/should win Finals MVP even if the Bucks lose.  From there, we try to find our footing (pun intended;) while talking about Conor McGregor and UFC on the show for the first time ever.  Lastly, we transition to the sad state of the Atlanta Braves after a horrible injury to the team's best player over the weekend.  Survey for your feedback coming soon, thanks y'all! **Asif's AirPods decided not to cooperate for this episode, so apologies for the audio quality if you find it undesirable. Will be fixed by next week**  

Classic Finals Lager

Bears, Birds, and Brews is a podcast about the Chicago Bears, the Atlanta Falcons, and beer! The hosts are Asif Lakhani and Nabeel Lalani. In addition to trying a unique beer each episode, we recap and preview each team's most recent and upcoming games and discuss other trending topics in the sports world.

hubhopper

Bears, Birds, and Brews

hubhopper