Michael Scott joins Fan Talk to talk Chicago Bears fandom, heartbreak, hope — and pizza.

Michael is the owner of Barges Pizza in Bolivar, Missouri, a local favorite that has quickly become a true community staple. We open the conversation by discussing how Barges Pizza came to be, the love the Bolivar community has shown, what exciting additions are coming next, and where Michael sees the business in five years.

Then we dive into decades of Bears football:

• How Michael became a Chicago Bears fan • His earliest memories of the legendary 1985 Bears • The pain of quarterback instability and organizational inconsistency • Why the Packers rivalry runs deep • The Super Bowl loss that still hurts • Caleb Williams and what he represents for the future • Concerns about coaching turnover and franchise direction • The possibility of a stadium move and what that means for identity

We close with Quick Hitters — one-word Bears takes you won’t want to miss.

This episode is about loyalty, community, resilience, and what it means to stick with your team through the highs and lows.

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