CHGO Chicago Bears Podcast

The Chicago Bears are in game prep for their NFL Week 8 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. Ben Johnson spoke at Halas Hall Wednesday morning about the challenge of playing the Ravens, with or without Lamar Jackson. Can the Bears beat the Ravens whether or not the 2-time MVP plays? And how important will Colston Loveland’s play be with Cole Kmet questionable? Plus, former Bear Roquan Smith takes on his former team. How is ben Johnson preparing for the game-wrecking Linebacker? Adam Hoge joins from Halas Hall. Marak Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. have you covered on the CHGO Bears Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The CHGO Bears Podcast looks back at some predictions that we got right…or wrong. Did the Chicago Bears get the draft all wrong? And has Rome Odunze already ascended to WR1? Later, Hoge’s ODK is back to review Caleb Williams’ game against the New Orleans Saints. And the Franimal, Fran Duffy, is back for an early look at the 2026 NFL Draft on the day that his Draft Database is debuted for Diehards. Who should be some early targets for Ryan Poles and his staff? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ben Johnson said today to the press that Sunday afternoons game vs the Saints was the most physical game they've played all year. Between the run game exploding over the last 2 weeks and the defense forcing 15 turnovers over the last 4 weeks, the Chicago Bears have found a toughness after an 0-2 start. Can the Bears keep it rolling? Join Greg Braggs Jr, Adam Rank, Shayne Marsaw, and Phil Ottochian as we break down a VICTORY MONDAY on CHGO Bears After Dark! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After winning their 4th-straight game, the Chicago Bears now sit at 4-2 on the season. If the playoffs today, the Bears would be out of the playoffs in 8th place in the NFC (Lions and Seahawks play Monday night). So are Ben Johnson’s Bears contenders or pretenders? Later, we discuss Dennis Allen receiving the game ball from Johnson. Just how much did that game mean to Allen? Later, Professor Briggs is back with his grades. The defense generated 4 takeaways. Is that enough to receive an A+? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Lance Briggs on the CHGO Bears Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears are on fire! Caleb Williams and the Bears took down the New Orleans Saints for their fourth straight win, continuing one of the hottest streaks in the NFL. Former Chicago Bears Lance Briggs and Jerry Azumah join Greg Braggs Jr. on the Brick by Brick Aftershow to recap the Bears’ Week 7 matchup and break down how Chicago’s dominant defense, led by Montez Sweat, Tremaine Edmunds, Tyrique Stevenson, and Jaquan Brisker, combined with a high-powered offense featuring D’Andre Swift, Rome Odunze, and Colston Loveland, to secure the win. The CHGO Bears crew analyzes key plays, standout performances, and what this victory means for the rest of the season. Tune in for full postgame coverage and all things Chicago Bears football! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears jumped on the New Orleans Saints in the first half behind a ferocious defensive effort, leading 20-0 before the Saints had time to blink. Montez Sweat forced a fumble and Nahshon Wright came up with a big interception. But the Saints marched back in with 2 touchdowns from Chris Olave to make it 20-14. 2 field goals by Jake Moody and interceptions by Kevin Byard and Tremaine Edmunds sealed it for the Bears 4th-straight win! Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. with appearances from former Chicago Bears Lance Briggs, Corey Wootton and Jerry Azumah and coverage from Solider Field from Adam Jahns on a VICTORIOUS CHGO Bears Postgame Show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears are ROLLING with a 3 game winning streak heading back to Soldier Field as they take on the New Orleans Saints. But is it a trap game? We’ll talk about that and give you the blueprint to success along with some trade targets the Bears might consider before the trade deadline. Join Lance Briggs, Jerry Azumah, and Greg Braggs Jr for all that and more on the Brick x Brick Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

FOX broadcaster Daryl Johnston joins the show ahead of calling the Chicago Bears vs New Orleans Saints Week 7 matchup in the NFL this week. Is the arrow pointing up for the Bears after a 3rd-straight win. And can the Bears make it four-straight? Plus, what does Johnston make of Troy Aikman’s comments about the Bears during the broadcast of their win over the Commanders? Later, Adam Jahns joins the show with Week 7 updates, including the Bears’ injury report. And Adam Hoge’s whiteboard of wisdom is back as he looks at key matchups in Bears-Saints! Join Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson spoke at the podium at Halas Hall on Wednesday afternoon, calling Defensive Coordinator Dennis Allen a “Godsend.” How much has Allen meant to the Bears defense, and how much more valuable can he be in a revenge game and the team he coached last season in the New Orleans Saints? Caleb Williams also spoke at Halas Hall, mentioning the confidence that new Left Tackle Theo Benedet gives him. Is Benedet proving to be a long-term fit on the Bears O-Line? Adam Hoge joins from Halas Hall with more. Join Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears are streaking! Ben Johnson made some important adjustments and the Bears secured a signature road win on the primetime stage vs the Washington Commanders. Now that the dust has settled, what stood out in the big win last night and how can the Bears keep this momentum coming back to Chicago to extend the streak to 4 games? Join Greg Braggs Jr, Shayne Marsaw and Adam Rank as we discuss it all on CHGO Bears After Dark! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears are celebrating a Victory Tuesday following their Week 6 win over the Washington Commanders on Monday Night Football! Has the Ben Johnson-Caleb Williams pairing only scratched the surface to this point? We hear from Caleb following the game on the budding player-coach pairing. Plus, has the Linebacker corps seemingly taken the next steps with T.J. Edwards now healthy and Tremaine Edmunds playing at a Pro Bowl level? Later, Professor Lance Briggs is back with his grades for the offense, defense, special teams and coaching. Will this be the third-straight week with passing grades? Lance Briggs joins Adam Hoge and Mark Carman on the CHGO Bears Podcast on a Victory Tuesday! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears have fought and clawed their way back to over .500 on the season with two straight 25-24 wins, both decided with no time on the clock. Head coach Ben Johnson made key adjustments on the offensive line, sparking a dominant run game as the Bears’ culture appears to be turning a corner. Plus, we break down how Caleb Williams’ matchup and impact on opposing defenses factor into Chicago’s success. Tune into the Brick x Brick Aftershow with Greg Braggs Jr. and former Bears Lance Briggs and Jerry Azumah as we celebrate a BIG TIME WIN and analyze what this streak means for the Bears’ season! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears jumped out to a fast start on Monday Night Football against the Washington Commanders, leading 13-0 while forcing two turnovers. Caleb Williams scored his 2nd rush TD of the season early. But the Commanders stormed back, going on a 24-3 run. Caleb connected with D’Andre Swift on a 55-yard TD to cut the deficit to 2, but the ensuing 2-point conversion attempt failed. The Bears miraculously got the ball back on a fumble, giving them a chance for the win. Strong Running from Swift set up Jake Moody for the game-winning field goal in his first game as a Bear. And he drilled it for the Chicago Bears 3rd-straight win! Tune into the CHGO Bears Postgame show featuring Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr., with appearances from former Chicago Bears Lance Briggs and Jerry Azumah with Adam Jahns reporting live from Northwest Stadium in Washington D.C. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's a homecoming game for Caleb Williams as he heads to where his football career began in Washington D.C. when the Chicago bears take on the Washington Commanders in Week 6. We're re-joined by Caleb's coach at Gonzaga College High School, Randy Trivers! What has Trivers seen in Caleb's development in year 2? LAter we hear from Caleb Williams at Halas Hall as he prepares for a revenge game this week. Plus, hear from assistants including Dan Roushar and Antwaan Randle El. And Adam Hoge is back with his weekly whiteboard segment. What are the matchups to watch out for againt the Commanders? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears have a big time matchup on Monday Night Football vs the Washington Commanders and we have a BIG TIME guest joining the show! Matt Forte, former Bears RB great, joins Lance Briggs and Jerry Azumah as we discuss the running back room, Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams and much more on the Brick x Brick Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It’s a jam-packed edition of the CHGO Bears Podcast! Adam Jahns joins from Halas Hall to preview the Chicago Bears vs Washington Commanders. Later, we speak with former Bears and Commanders Offensive Lineman Charles Leno Jr. as he gives the perspective of both teams. Can the Bears slow down Jayden Daniels? Plus, Tyrique Stevenson spoke in the locker room at Halas Hall. Hear what a matured Stevenson had to say ahead of a revenge game against the Commanders. All of that and more on the CHGO Bears Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ben Johnson spoke at Halas Hall for the second-straight day and was asked about his evaluation last year between QBs Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels. Hear what stood out about each quarterback to Johnson while he was still a member of the Detroit Lions. Adam Hoge joins from Halas Hall with his top takeaways from the press conference. Later, we look at the Chicago Bears Defensive Line. Do they have a logjam at EDGE rusher with Austin Booker’s impending returning from IR? Could Dayo Odeyingbo be moved inside to give Booker more reps after Bears’ D-Linemen have struggled to get to the QB? Join Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears face their demons in 6 days as they take on the Commanders in Washington with revenge on their mind. After an epic collapse last year, finishing with a Hail Mary from the Commanders, both teams went in two different directions. Now they meet once again on the primetime stage. Can Tyrique Stevenson redeem himself? Can Caleb Williams get a big win on MNF vs his draft classmate, Jayden Daniels? Join Greg Braggs Jr, Shayne Marsaw and Phil Ottochian as we count down the days to this BIG TIME matchup! All that and more on CHGO Bears After Dark! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ben Johnson speaks at Halas Hall today ahead of the Chicago Bears Week 6 matchup in the NFL against the Washington Commanders. After Jayden Daniels ran away with NFL Rookie of the Year honors over Caleb Williams last year, has Caleb narrowed that gap? And will a win over the Commanders firmly place the Bears on an upward trajectory following last season’s hail mary loss? Kaitlin Sharkey joins the show to discuss the upcoming matchup and what she’s seen from the Bears this season. Join Adam Hoge and Mark Carman on the CHGO Bears Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears enter the bye week 2-2 with a matchup against the Washington Commanders upcoming. Today, the CHGO Bears Podcast does an exercise of stock up, stock down and updates Adam Hoge’s roster tier pyramid. Rome Odunze is a clear riser after scoring 5 touchdowns in just 4 games. But has Montez Sweat fallen after yet another sluggish start to his season? Later, we examine the Bears Linebacker corps. Has Tremaine Edmunds reached a new level with the Bears? And which Linebacker position should T.J. Edwards play when he returns from injury in Week 6? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.