The Meatball Composer: Recent Episodes
Christopher Teichler
I write music and love Chicago sports. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/meatballcomposer/support
A milestone episode! Thanks for helping the show get to 100 episodes! Mark Janzen joins me to talk about the Bears recent moves, draft possibilities, check-in with the Cubs and Cardinals, and....a big announcement for the future of this silly podcast.
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After week one of the 2021 MLB season, Mark joins me to check in on my Cubs and his Cardinals. Also, we start talking about mock drafts and Bears expectations, and how the Pace/Nagy train wreck will look to buy themselves more time.
This is episode 99! Thank you for those that have been listening all along!
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After a week hiatus, we've got a double-length episode for this week!
First up is a discussion with James Gilliland, a composer and church musician, talking about his organization Diverse Church Music. We talk this, as well as some Chicago sports discussion! If you are part of a church music ministry and looking for resources, visit www.diversechurchmusic.com.
Then, Mark joins me to discuss the beginning of the 2021 baseball season! While we are both Bearsss fans, we differ in baseball, as I am a Cubs fan and he is a Cardinals fan. Then we touch on some Bears news.
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What is going on?? What's the plan? More questions with the Bears as they cut one of their best players after overpaying for Andy Dalton.
Mark and I weigh in.
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Mark and I discuss the Bears signing Andy Dalton to a one-year deal. What does this mean? What is the long term plan? Is there one? Ryan Pace out Paces himself, and we discuss.
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Allen Robinson will be with the Bears for the 2021 season, as he has been slapped with the franchise tag. Hopefully, this is a step towards a long deal. Mark and I talk about this, as well as the Russell Wilson/Bears rumors that still won't go away! And, Mark is the editor of a new book that is coming out next month! All this, and some random stupidity so thanks for listening!
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Probably won't happen. But...could it? Is there really a chance the Beloved could trade for Russell Wilson? Mark Janzen and I discuss if these rumors carry any weight, and how much. And, if such a trade happened, what would it cost?
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After a week hiatus, we're back! Mark is thawed out and we discuss the Bears lack of moves so far, and wonder what the heck they plan to do with quarterback. But hey, it won't be Carson Wentz!!
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In a departure from the normal show content, I talk with old testament theologian and author Dr. Ryan Stokes about his recent book, “The Satan: How God’s Executioner Became the Enemy.” Dr. Stokes teaches religion at Carson Newman University in Jefferson City, TN.
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Mark and I put a bow on the 2020 football season by talking about Bucs SB win. Then the HOF class, and Bears QB pontificating.
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Mark and I discuss the Chiefs/Bucs SB, Wentz to the Bears rumor, Stafford to the Rams and the Lions are still the Lions.
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Even the the Bears are out of it, there's plenty to talk about! The Packers were eliminated, every team wants a new QB, the Bears pick a Fangio disciple in Desai to run their defense. Mark and I talk football!
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Mark and I discuss the Bears taking their sweet time to find a new defensive coordinator, and wonder about the next QB, and what it would take to trade for DeShaun Watson.
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After a horrible end to a mediocre season, the Bears put a cherry on top of the turd sundae with a press conference that was simply maddening. Mark Janzen and I pontificate.
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Not only did the Chicago Bears lose to the Saints, they looked terrible. Mark and I review the game, talk about things that are concerning long term, and pontificate on off-season changes.
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The Bears will face New Orleans in the wild card round of the NFC playoffs. They are huge underdogs. Can they win? What do they have to do? Plus, Mark and I look at the rest of the playoff matches this weekend.
Da Bearsss...
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So many different feelings about this, because losing to the Packers means we're still not good, but the season is still alive. Complex and complicated scenario, Mark and I discuss.
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The Bears either have to beat Green Bay, or have the Rams beat Arizona. Personally, the latter is the most likely scenario for the Bears to clinch a spot! But who know? Mark and I discuss.
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The Bears take care of business and beat Jacksonville 41 - 17, Mark and I discuss the tale of the Bears teams we saw. And, they're still in it! They can make the playoffs by beating Green Bay next week, or if the Cardinals lose to the Rams. Week 17 matters, and that feels good.
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Mark and I talk about how the Bears might finish up the season, has Nagy earned the right to come back, what about Pace, what about Mitch...as Mark points out, there have been 3 different Bears teams this year, which is the real one??
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This episode I'm joined by Nathan Montgomery, PhD philosophy student and contributing editor at artandthekingdom.org to talk about The Mandalorian and the historic season 2 finale, as well as the future of the Star Wars franchise.
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A 33 - 27 win over the Vikings means the Bears still have playoff hopes. But...is that good, looking at things for the long-term? Mark Janzen and I discuss.
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After the collapse against Detroit and a 6-game losing streak, it seemed like the Bears would be blowing everything up and starting over. But...a convincing win over Houston, and seemingly rejuvenated defense, and a third straight good game for Trubisky...now what? Mark Janzen and I discuss these and the importance of Sunday's game against the Vikings.
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The Bears break their 6-game skid with a pummeling of the Texans. It's the first time the Bears have beaten Houston.
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After a 5-1 start, the Bears are now 5-7 and spiraling. Changes are coming, we just don't know when and to what extent. Dr. Mark Janzen joins me to talk about the soul-crushing loss to the Lions and what happens next.
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Here we go again. The Bears are bad, and Green Bay puts it on display on national television. So sick of this. Mark Janzen joins me to talk about what happened, what's going to happen with this team.
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Can the Bears pull off the upset against Green Bay? No. Well, maybe if....no. But we’re still talking about it!
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The Matt Nagy era is over, all but officially. Mark and I lament the lack of progress these 3 years, and look,for any bright spots. Also, my thank you to Theo Epstein.
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A 3 game losing streak. But more than that, the Bears are regressing every week, going back to 2018. Lots of questions, no answers. Lovely.
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Mark joins me to talk about the Bears news of the day: coronavirus has entered Halas Hall. We look back at the loss to the Saints, too.
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After a pathetic outing against the Rams on Monday night, we now have enough data to say that Mitch Trubisky was not what was holding back the Bears offense.
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After consecutive wins over good teams, the Bears top their division but still get no respect. Should they?
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Mark joins me to talk about the upcoming Bears and Panthers game, and some other big picture league things.
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The Bears beat Tom Brady for the first time! Mark and I break down what we saw.
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After all the anticipation of a change at quarterback, the Bears have an even more pathetic performance on offense, losing their first of the year to the Colts. Mark Janzen and I break down. Break down the game, I mean....
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The Cubs drop the 1st game in a best of three to the Marlins, and the irrational fear with it! Then Mark Janzen jumps on to preview the Bears facing the Colts.
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Post game reaction with Mark on the Bears surprise win, and the Bears going forward.
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Mark and I discuss the frustrating win over the Giants, then look ahead to the Beloved facing the Falcons. The Bears are 2-0, but are they good? We don’t know!
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Me having a therapeutic chat about the challenges of teaching through the pandemic. Then, Mark and I preview the Bears/Giants game this Sunday.
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Immediate Bears/Lions post game analysis by the composer and archaeologist. What did we just see??
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Mark joins me again to talk Bears season predictions, as well as Super Bowl champion predictions. It’s all meaningless and stupid, but kinda fun!
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Dr. Mark Janzen joins me to discuss the 2020 Bears....and he provides a cold dose of reality.
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After a two month absence while moving from Texas to Kansas, I’m back! This episode is me reflecting on where the Cubs are and where the Bears hope to be this season.
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A possible baseball season, racism and team name changes; the pandemic is reordering and reprioritizing some things!
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My guest today is Nathan Montgomery, a PhD student in Philosophy of Religion. We discuss Christian Apologetics, and get into a fun discussion about how certain movies address philosophical and theological ideas.
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Mark Janzen PhD joins me once again to talk about expectations for the 2020 Bears (assuming there is a season!).
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So how did the Bears do (at least on paper) in this year’s draft? Dr. Mark Janzen weighs in. We touch a little on what in the world the Packers are thinking, too.
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After a 6-month hiatus, the Meatball Composer is back! Coping with COVID-19, NFL draft, and what will the Bears do? Special guest: Dr. Mark Janzen.
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In a do or die 4 game series vs St. Louis at Wrigley, the Cubs surrender. But what’s worse than the Cubs performance? Cubs fans’ reactions. Also previewing Bears vs Redskins on Monday Night Football.
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The Cubs do not look like a contender, and the Bears do not look like their offense has improved. Woe is me.
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It only took three hours to get the Chicago Bears fans away from thinking Super Bowl and towards thinking toilet bowl. Week one thoughts from the excruciatingly painful loss to the hated Cheeseheads.
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Back from a busy month of life changes! Looking ahead to the Bears, letting reality sink in with the Cubs, and more. Thanks for listening to The Meatball Composer!
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Last week I attended the Alleluia conference at Baylor University, and I am pleased to present to interview with fellow exhibitors! I also have some big career news.
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I’m back from a brief hiatus!
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The cubs mid-May update, a shout out to my Patreon crew, and some Avengers: Endgame thoughts. And my wife has stuck with me for 20 years!
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Dr. Mark Janzen joins me to discuss the Bears draft; Cubs are on fire.
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Some announcements, some Cubs, some Bears, and reflecting on my trip to Colorado for the Columbine memorial service.
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In my first sports-less episode, I am joined by my friend and colleague Dr. Keith Loftin, philosopher/author/professor/LSU fan.
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I’ve been composing intensively for a new project. What have I missed lately?
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Some quick sports hits, what I’m reading these days, and an article on Christian movies that is on point.
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Dr. Mark Janzen joins me for the final wrapup of the 2018 Chicago Bears, as well as our thoughts On “Big Football Game” LIII. (Copyright Protection! 😎)
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Several things in this episode, including a first look at the Patriots and Rams upcoming Super Bowl, a big shark tale, quarterback comparison, and a new intimidating commission.
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Dr. Mark drops by to discuss the end of the Chicago Bears 2018 campaign. And a poem.
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The 2018 Chicago Bears season ends with a thud. Or a doink. My postgame reaction.
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First show of the new year; quick Chicago sports takes.
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Looking back on the last year, including my sabbatical hijinks, the Bears 2018 season and looking ahead to next year.
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Talking Chicago Bears as they push to the end of the season
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Some music and Bears thoughts as we inch closer to the end of 2018!
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First Place Bears! But they go into Detroit without Mitch? I also have a few thoughts about Stan Lee and the role that comics and other fantasy writings play in our society. And this episode’s classic poem is a Poe poem!
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On this episode I discuss my new “coffee shop choral anthem” exercise, as well as having a mid-seasonevaluation of the Chicago Bears with Dr. Mark the archaeologist.
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Go vote! Then some John Donne, where the Bears are at and how the Cubs can get back to the World Series.
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Dr. Mark the archaeologist and Egyptologist joins me to talk about the 3-1 Bears and what the season expectations are now. I also read you some classic poetry, because I’m a meatball and need more culture outside of music.
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Sadly, the Cubs 2018 season is over, way short of expectations.
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Bears Seahawks Recap - My Wife's Flute Recital - Cubs Wrapping Up and Goodbye
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Reflecting on the week 1 heartbreaking loss to the Packers.
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The Bears have traded for Khalil Mack! Wow! My dumbfounded reaction.
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Meatball Time • Conference Time • Bears Dress Rehearsal Time • Cubs Positives Time • See Ya Next Time
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The Greetings • Cubs Ups and Downs • Finished a Piece! • What a Weird Cubs Season • Bears/Broncos Takeaways • Bye
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Postgame Thoughts after the Bears fall to the Bengals 30-27 in their 2nd pre-season game.
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Mic Check • Greetings!! • Bears Pre-Season Opener Talk with Dr. Mark • Bye
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Here We Go! • Cubs Need Kris Bryant • Bears Camp Optimism! But Where's Roquan Smith? • Cubs Acquire Cole Hamels • Bucket Head At Wrigley • Until Next Time!
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Hello! • Cubs Need Another Starter • Papa John and Comparing Ourselves To Others • Ant-Man and the Wasp Review Minor Spoilers • Beauty and Complexity • Signing Off!
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July is Hot • Dexter Fowler Called Out By Cardinals Brass • Trubisky and Bears Optimism • Summary of Politics Today • Parenting Moment • Until Next Time
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Cubs Angst! Should We Worry? • Fire Joe Maddon?? • Kris Bryant is NOT OK • Addison Russell Expectations • My Cubs Everyday Lineup • Starting Pitchers • Road Trip Ends, Good Finish in L.A. • Recap: No Cubs Panic!
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Welcome and Heat Complaint! • Bears Take Care of Zach Miller • I Don't Get the LeBron Hate • Politics and Separating Families • State of the Cubs • Is Kris Bryant OK? • Visiting Dealey Plaza • Signing Off and Thanks!
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I'm Back! • Bears Draft Evaluation with Dr. Mark! • Cubs: How They Doin'? • Composer Update • Anniversary Shout Out to my Lovely Wife • Thanks for Listening!
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Draft Week! • Cubs: Almora Leading Off • Cubs: Baez On Fire • "The One Constant" • Bears Draft Thoughts • Until Next Time!
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What's Up! • Easter Reflection • State of the Blackhawks • OPS and Player Evaluation • "Meeting a Reclusive Author" • Signing Off
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Welcome! • Easter Music, or Lack Therof • Cubs Opener and Big Picture • NFL Draft This Month! The Bears Will Take... • Cubs Start: Eh...• Thanks for Listening!
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Greetings! • Fiod fight at the Golden Corral • Thoughts on Netflix "The Punisher" • The Blast 5K • Music Rundown of the Week • Until Next Time!
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The Best Monday of the Year! • Bears Free Agency Moves • Premiers in South Korea! • Packers Make an Offer, Bears Keep Fuller • Pity Party • Random Rambling: Science and Religion • How Many Wins for the 2018 Cubs? • That's a Wrap!
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New Week, Same Meatball • Academy Awards Recap • Bears Use Transition Tag on Kyle Fuller • Cubs 2018 Outfield Questions • Composer Stuff: Trying a Commission Consortium • "Bus Movie" • Browns Land Landry • Browns Making Moves! • Black Panther, Lots of Layers • "Declarations" for Euphonium, and Goodbye!
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New Week, New Stuff • All West Virginia Public Schools Closed? • Blackhawks and Bears Moves, and Where These Teams are Headed • Homer Buys a Gun • Chicago Bears Will Cut Mike Glennon • From "The Athletic," Evaluating the 2018 Cubs Rotation • Thoughts on the Academy Award Nominations for Best Score • My Wife Rockin' the 80's Hair • Bye for Now!
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A New Week is Underway • Bad National Anthem Performances • Olympics, Curling and Doping • "An Olympic Year" • Billy Graham • The Florida Shooting Developments • New Work Premiering: "Love's Philosophy" • Baseball Coming Soon! • Wirld Premier Went Great! • Dat Northern Accent • Thank You for Listening!
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Mid-February Already?! • Abe Lincoln Quote • Lion Poacher Story • Best Rookie QB of 2017? • Valentine’s Day Rambling • Normalization of Gun Violence • My Boy, the Jazz Musician! • Anthony Rizzo’s Comments at the Stoneman Douglas High School Vigil • Little League! • Until Next Time!
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Super Bowl LII Thoughts • John Mahoney, Frasier’s “Marty Crane” • Some Marty Crane Wisdom • Are the Patriots the greatest dynasty? • Josh McDaniels Staying In NE • Cello and Bach • Wednesday Drive Feb. 7 • Trying to Get Healthier • Comic books and my boys • Netflix Marvel Shows • Cubs Sign Darvish!!! • Remembering Jerry Goldsmith, Film Composer • Thank you!
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My Super Bowl Pick; Super Bowl LII Post-Game Thoughts; Rhetorical; Tribute to Film Composer John Morris; “The Spiritual Message Hidden In ‘Star Wars’;” Retro Commercial!; Thoughts on Trump’s First SOTU; Sequel to “The Passion of the Christ;” “If Something’s Hard to Do...;” Brian Urlacher Should Make the HOF; Remembering Alan Stout; Urlacher Going to Canton!; The Rest of the 2018 NFL Hall of Fame Class
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