Episode 26 "Chicago Bears"

Episode 26 "Chicago Bears"

From F3 Podcast (Football, Food & Fantasy) by Erin & Jonathan Frazier

December 29, 2025 · 18 min · Season 2 · Episode 26

About this episode

The episode discusses the end of the fantasy football season, highlights the Chicago Bears' progress, and shares a recipe for Chicago Italian Beef.

Fantasy season comes to an end with Erin finishing second in the championship, after a brutal Thursday night from Jared Goff wiped out title hopes. It’s a familiar reminder of how volatile quarterbacks can define — and destroy — a fantasy season. This week’s spotlight lands on the Chicago Bears, one of the NFL’s most historic franchises. With a new coach and rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, Chicago is showing real progress, sitting atop the NFC North and taking down rival Green Bay. Not Super Bowl–ready yet, but very much a team trending in the right direction. Chicago Italian Beef Ingredients Beef — Fully Dipped (Serves 6–8) • 3–4 lb beef chuck roast (or top round) • Salt & black pepper Jus (the soul of the sandwich) • 4 cups beef broth • 1 cup water • 1 packet Italian dressing seasoning (or DIY below) •1 tbsp garlic powder • 1 tbsp onion powder • 1 tsp dried oregano • 1 tsp dried basil • ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional) • 2 bay leaves Peppers • 1 cup hot giardiniera (chopped) • 1–2 green bell peppers, sliced (optional for sweet option) Bread • Sturdy Italian rolls Instructions 1. Season & Sear (Optional but Recommended) • Season beef generously with salt and…

People in this episode

Hosts: Erin Frazier, Jonathan Frazier

Topics covered

  • fantasy football
  • Chicago Bears
  • NFL
  • quarterbacks
  • Italian food
  • cooking

Keywords

  • fantasy season
  • Chicago Bears
  • Jared Goff
  • Caleb Williams
  • Italian Beef
  • NFL
  • cooking recipe

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Chicago Bears, Green Bay

Products: Chicago Italian Beef

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