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CHGO Chicago Bears Podcast

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The CHGO Bears Podcast is your go-to podcast for daily, credentialed coverage of the Chicago Bears. Hosted by Adam Hoge, Mark Carman, Greg Braggs Jr., Adam Jahns and former Bears stars Lance Briggs, Corey Wootton and Jerry Azumah, CHGO Bears delivers in-depth analysis, exclusive interviews, breaking news, and spirited postgame shows from Soldier Field, Halas Hall, and beyond. Stay locked in on Caleb Williams, Bears player updates, and team storylines year-round. Join the CHGO Bears community—the ultimate podcast for Bears fans.

Football chart
#25
Episodes
2,201
Releases
Daily
Typical length
1 hr 4 min
On air since
2018
Latest episode
3 hours ago

Episodes

2,201 episodes, newest first

  1. PROFESSOR BRIGGS' GRADES: Did the Bears Have Their BEST Week of the Season?

    Episode 2209

    Show notes

    Professor Lance Briggs is back with his grades for the Chicago Bears' performance in NFL Week 8 against the Seattle Seahawks! After a HUGE road victory, did the Bears deliver their best all-around performance of the season? Briggs breaks down Chicago's performance on both sides of the ball, evaluates the biggest contributors, and hands out his grades as Ben Johnson and the Bears continue building momentum.

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    9 min
  2. STILL BUILDING! Ben Johnson emphasizes that the Bears are just getting started | CHGO Bears Podcast

    Episode 2208

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    The Chicago Bears are 6-2, but head coach Ben Johnson believes this team is just getting started! Johnson continues to raise the bar, telling his team, “We didn’t come here to make a statement. We came here to build something… and we’re just getting started.” After a statement win over the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks, Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Lance Briggs break down how high the ceiling is for this Bears team, the growth of this new era under Ben Johnson and what Chicago can accomplish moving forward. Lance Briggs has his grades for the Bears' latest performance, and spoiler alert: they're GOOD! Join CHGO Bears for all the reaction, analysis and conversation surrounding Chicago's exciting 6-2 start.

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    1 hr 9 min
  3. Inside a Chicago Bears Locker Room Filled with CONFIDENCE After Win vs Seahawks!

    Episode 2207

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    The confidence is REAL inside the Chicago Bears locker room! CHGO Bears takes you behind the scenes at Lumen Field as Adam Jahns reports LIVE from Seattle following the Bears' statement-making 34-17 Monday Night Football victory over the defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks. Chicago improves to 6-2 behind three rushing touchdowns from D'Andre Swift, a strong performance from Caleb Williams and a defense that made life difficult for Sam Darnold all night, including an impactful Bears debut from Jeffery Simmons.

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    18 min
  4. AFTERSHOW: Are the Bears + Caleb Williams the BEST TEAM in the NFC? | Brick x Brick

    Episode 2206

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    The Brick x Brick AFTERSHOW is up all night after the Bears 34-17 throttling of the defending Super Bowl Champion Seahawks. Join Former Chicago Bears Lance Briggs and Jerry Azumah along with Greg Braggs Jr as they react to Jeffery Simmons Bears debut, Montez Sweat comes to life in a tough-fought victory on the road. Are the Bears now officially the team to beat in the NFC? Jump in the chat and hang with two Bears legends and Braggs Jr. as they break down a huge win in Seattle! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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    1 hr 4 min
  5. INSIDE THE LOCKER ROOM: Montez Sweat, D'Andre Swift, & Rome Odunze CELEBRATE Win Over Seahawks

    Episode 2205

    Show notes

    CHGO Bears takes you INSIDE THE LOCKER ROOM after Chicago's HUGE 34-17 road victory over the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks! Go behind the scenes as Montez Sweat, D'Andre Swift and Rome Odunze speak with the media following the statement win that moves the Bears to 6-2 on the season. Hear directly from the players as they reflect on the team's performance, the energy in the locker room and the momentum building in Chicago under head coach Ben Johnson.

    00:00 Montez Sweat

    03:39 Rome Odunze

    06:11 D'Andre Swift

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    8 min
  6. Former Chicago Bears REACT to Statement Win Over Seahawks!

    Episode 2204

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    PLAYERS ONLY! Former Chicago Bears Corey Wootton, Lance Briggs, and Jerry Azumah join Adam Hoge to break down Chicago's HUGE 34-17 statement win over the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks! The Bears improve to 6-2 behind a dominant defensive performance, three touchdown runs from D'Andre Swift and another strong showing from Caleb Williams. The former Bears players bring their unique perspective to the biggest moments of the win, what this team is building under Ben Johnson and whether Chicago is emerging as a legitimate NFC contender. It's an all-players' perspective on the Bears' biggest statement win of the season!

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    7 min
  7. BEARS POSTGAME: Caleb Williams & Jeffery Simmons Lead HUGE Upset Over Seahawks! | CHGO Bears

    Episode 2203

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    The Chicago Bears pull off a HUGE road upset over the Seattle Seahawks, but they had to fight until the final whistle! Caleb Williams leads Ben Johnson's offense with BIG contributions from D'Andre Swift, Luther Burden III, Kalif Raymond and tight end Colston Loveland. Defensively, Chicago was ELITE, with Jeffery Simmons making an immediate impact in his Bears debut, Montez Sweat leading the charge with a disruptive performance, and James Lynch coming up with a HUGE interception! The Bears battled Seattle on both sides of the football as the Seahawks made things interesting down the stretch. Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman, Greg Braggs Jr., Adam Jahns and Corey Wootton, alongside former Bears Lance Briggs and Jerry Azumah, on CHGO Bears for LIVE postgame reaction, in-depth game analysis and a breakdown of how Caleb Williams and the Bears got it done in Seattle!

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    1 hr 51 min
  8. BEARS VS SEAHAWKS PREVIEW: Jeffery Simmons’ Debut on Monday Night Football I CHGO Bears After Dark

    Episode 2202

    Show notes

    It’s CHGO Bears After Dark AFTERNOON edition to get YOU ready for Monday Night Football Bears Fans! Join Joey Christopoulos and Patrick Norton as they break down what it will take for the Bears to pick up a win versus Jaxon Smith-Njigba and the Seahawks in Seattle. What kind of instant impact can Jeffery Simmons have in his Bears debut? Can Caleb Williams do what few have done this season and attack the Seahawks secondary? What is the gameplan against the NFL’s leading receiver in Njigba and quarterback Sam Darnold? The crew has all of the stats, predictions and final score prognostications before the big game! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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    1 hr 24 min
  9. FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Jeffery Simmons & Ryan Poles Talk For First Time Since Trade | CHGO Bears

    Episode 2201

    Show notes

    The Chicago Bears have a busy day at Halas Hall with preparation still ongoing for Bears vs Seahawks on Monday Night Football! Meanwhile, you might've heard the Bears traded for Jeffery Simmons! He and Ryan Poles spoke to the media today for the first time since the trade, we'll react to that! All that and more with Adam Hoge and Mark Carman on the CHGO Bears Podcast!
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    1 hr 13 min
  10. JEFFERY SIMMONS IS A BEAR! What’s Next For Ryan Poles & Ben Johnson? | CHGO Bears

    Episode 2200

    Show notes

    The Chicago Bears shocked the NFL world by trading for superstar defensive lineman, Jeffery Simmons of the Tennessee Titans. We’ll talk with Tyler Rowland from Locked on Titans to get the Tennessee perspective. Plus, we’ll take a look at how the defensive line might shake out now that the big dog has entered the fold.
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    1 hr 10 min
  11. EMERGENCY POD! Bears Acquire DT Jeffery Simmons to Fortify D-Line! | CHGO Bears

    Episode 2199

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    The Chicago Bears made their big swing ahead of the NFL Trade Deadline, acquiring Defensive Tackle Jeffery Simmons for two 1st-round picks and a 4th! Does this catapult the Bears into the drivers seat of the NFC North and maybe a Super Bowl? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman, Greg Braggs Jr. and Adam Jahns with appearances from former Bears Lance Briggs and Jerry Azumah on the CHGO Bears Emergency Podcast!
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    1 hr 21 min
  12. MEASURING STICK: Ben Johnson Details ‘BIG CHALLENGE’ vs Mike Macdonald & Seahawks | CHGO Bears

    Episode 2198

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    It has been almost a week since the Bears played a football game, so if you're getting restless, don't worry we have you covered on a busy day at Halas Hall as Ben Johnson spoke to the media as well as Caleb Williams, along with a surprise update on Coby Bryant. So much to discuss with Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr on the CHGO Bears Podcast!

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    1 hr 14 min
  13. OWNING IT: Montez Sweat OPENS UP on Failed Drug Test, ‘Tough’ Discussion w/ Ben Johnson | CHGO Bears

    Episode 2197

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    Chicago Bears edge rusher Montez Sweat spoke for the first time at Halas Hall following the conclusion of his 2-game suspension for a failed drug test. Sweat took accountability for his suspension and now looks forward to re-joining his teammates. Hear his full discussion with the media. Later, we discuss Jeremy Fowler’s report that the Bears showed interest in Indianapolis Colts G Quenton Nelson prior to him being traded to the Seattle Seahawks. Where would Nelson have even fit on the Bears O-Line? Plus, we go inside the Bears locker room with conversations with Sam Roush and Daniel Hardy! Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast!
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    1 hr 10 min
  14. RANKING WEAKNESSES: Chicago Bears BIGGEST Areas Of Concern | CHGO Bears After Dark

    Episode 2196

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    The Chicago Bears are sitting pretty at 5-2 in the middle of a mini-bye and an opportunity to make a big statement in Seattle one week from today. What can Ben Johnson clean up during this extended time off? We’ll rank the biggest positions of need as we approach the trade deadline with the Bears on a path to the playoff on CHGO Bears After Dark with Greg Braggs Jr, Phil Ottochian and Shayne Marsaw!

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    1 hr 15 min
  15. RE-RACK: The Chicago Bears Biggest Competition in the NFC North After 7 Weeks | CHGO Bears

    Episode 2195

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    If the NFL regular season ended today, EVERY NFC North team would be playing in the NFL Playoffs. Regardless of the standings, who should we consider the Bears’ biggest competition in the North the rest of the season? We also look ahead to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 8 following their impressive win over the Kansas City Chiefs. What did we learn from that game? 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
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    1 hr 22 min
  16. Why Everyone Is Talking About Luther Burden III Right Now

    Episode 2194

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    Former Chicago Bears Lance Briggs and Jerry Azumah join host Greg Braggs Jr. for CHGO’s Brick by Brick Aftershow to break down Burden’s impact and what his emergence means for the Bears’ offense moving forward. Luther Burden III is EMERGING as a star for the Chicago Bears after a breakout performance against the New England Patriots, recording 130 receiving yards and a touchdown on just four receptions. The crew analyzes Burden’s explosive playmaking ability, his growing chemistry with quarterback Caleb Williams, and how he could become a key weapon in Ben Johnson’s offense.

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    3 min
  17. Lance Briggs & Jerry Azumah BREAK DOWN Rome Odunze’s Impact on the Chicago Bears

    Episode 2191

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    What impact is Rome Odunze making on the Chicago Bears? Former Bears stars Lance Briggs and Jerry Azumah break down Odunze’s performance, his role in the Bears’ offense, and what the young wide receiver brings to Chicago’s passing game. The CHGO Bears crew analyzes Odunze’s development, his connection with Caleb Williams, and what Bears fans can expect as he continues to grow under head coach Ben Johnson.

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    5 min
  18. Chicago Bears Fans GUTTED by Cole Kmet Injury

    Episode 2193

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    Update: On Friday afternoon, it was announced that Cole Kmet would miss the remainder of the season with a knee injury.

    Cole Kmet suffered a knee injury in the Chicago Bears NFL Week 7 win over the New England Patriots and was quickly ruled out. The CHGO Bears crew talks about his impact on the team and the fanbase as one of the true representatives of what it means to be a Chicago Bear. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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    8 min
  19. RAISING THE BAR: Caleb Williams’ Best 2-Game Stretch Points Bears to New Heights | CHGO Bears

    Episode 2192

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    Caleb Williams has now thrown for over 300 yards in back-to-back games for the first time in his career. Williams made it through a tough 2-game stretch with his hamstring in tact and gets 11 days to get that much healthier. What is the next step for Caleb and Ben Johnson in their quest to go back to the playoffs and go further, perhaps all the way? Adam Hoge and Mark Carman host the CHGO Bears Podcast on a Victory Friday!
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    1 hr 9 min
  20. Former Chicago Bears Thinking BIG After Latest Win in Primetime vs Patriots

    Episode 2190

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    Former Chicago Bears Lance Briggs, Corey Wootton and Jerry Azumah are fired up after the latest win over the New England Patriots in NFL Week 7 on Thursday Night Football! Is Super Bowl a relaistic outcome for this team? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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    10 min