CHGO Chicago Bears Podcast

What new wrinkles has Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson brought to his playcalling since his days with the Detroit Lions? Author Bobby Peters is known for his work analyzing NFL teams’ playbooks. He joins the show to detail the changes he’s seen in Johnson’s offense. Later, Hoge’s ODK is back as he does his own analysis on the plays that led to the Bears victory over the Dallas Cowboys. Plus, The Wieners Circle paid up on their offer of free hot dogs if Caleb Williams threw for 4 TDs. Greg Braggs Jr. was there to take it all in (and get his free hot dog). Join Adam Hoge 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 got their first win of the regular season in dominating fashion. against the Dallas Cowboys! Ben Johnson put on a clinic vs former Bears HC, Matt Eberflus along with Caleb Williams who threw for 4 touchdowns on the day to four different recievers. The defense also had their hand in a big day with 4 interceptions including 2 from Tremaine Edmunds. Join Greg Braggs Jr, Adam Rank, Phil Ottochian and Shayne Marsaw as we enjoy the win for one more day 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 put up a convincing win over the Dallas Cowboys in Week 3 of the NFL! Now the CHGO Bears crew celebrates the first victory Monday of the season! Ben Johnson’s postgame celebration fired up the team and the fanbase. Today, we do our own version of “Good, Better, Best” as we look into the details of what led to the exciting win. Later, Professor Lance Briggs is back with grades for the offense, defense, special teams and coaching. Will the group finally receive high marks? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Lance Briggs on a winning edition of 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 broke out in a big way against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday afternoon for their first win of the season. Caleb Williams led the way with a career high-tying 4 touchdowns, including Rome Odunze’s league-leading fourth receiving score and Luther Burden III’s first career TD on a flea flicker. Greg Braggs Jr and Former Bears stars Lance Briggs and Jerry Azumah react to every big play and momentum swing on the Brick x Brick Podcast AFTERSHOW. Are the Chicago Bears back? Tune in for expert analysis and instant reaction from two franchise legends breaking down the Bears’ huge win over the Cowboys. 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 broke out in a big way against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday afternoon for their first win of the season. Caleb Williams led the way with a career high-tying 4 touchdowns. That included Rome Odunze’s league-leading fourth receiving TD of the year and Luther Burden III’s first career TD on a FLEA FLICKER. Are the Chicago Bears back?! Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman, Corey Wootton and Greg Braggs Jr., with appearances from Lance Briggs, Jerry Azumah and Adam Jahns reporting LIVE from Soldier Field on the 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 and Ben Johnson have dropped their first 2 games of the regular season and face a must win game vs the Cowboys at Soldier Field. Ben Johnson has called the team out on their practice habits, now we will see how the Bears respond. Join Lance Briggs, Jerry Azumah and Greg Braggs Jr as we look ahead to the Cowboys, lay out the blueprint for success and help you make some money on the Brick x Brick Podcast with CHGO Bears! 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 held a lengthy practice Wednesday for over 2 hours as he tries to get the Chicago Bears dialed in to win their first game of the year. Johnson praised Caleb Williams for his work ethic saying “he is doing everything right.” Adam Jahns checks in from Halas Hall. Adam Hoge brings us his weekly whiteboard segmant on the keys to beating the Dallas Cowboys. Later, Jeff Cavanaugh from DLLS Cowboys joins to give the Cowboys perspective of this week’s matchup. Chase Bandolik is running 1 mile for every point the Bears lose by each week. Bandolik kicks off our overtime hour. Join Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on a jam-packed 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 and Ben Johnson have a ton of things to clean up in their own house and the Head Coach pointed to himself and the team in terms of what they need to do this week to find a way to win their first game of 2025. Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr as we react to all 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.

Former Quarterback and QB analyst JT O’Sullivan joins today’s CHGO Bears Podcast to give his breakdown of Caleb Williams’ performance against the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Is criticism of Caleb’s performance fair? Or did he actually play well despite the blowout? Later, Adam Hoge does some film analysis of his own in this week’s ODK. Plus, do the Chicago Bears have a Tom Brady problem? Should they ban him from NFL production meetings ahead of the Raiders’ owners game against the Bears in Week 4? 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 started the season in a deep hole by losing back to back weeks falling to 0-2 and losing arguably their best player in Jaylon Johnson possibly for the season due to a groin injury he re-injured vs the Lions. Join Greg Braggs Jr, Adam Rank, Shayne Marsaw and Phil Ottochian as we try to pick up the pieces 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 now 0-2 on the 2025 season following their embarrassing loss to the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Now we try to assess the situation Do the Chicago Bears have a Ryan Poles problem? We evaluate ALL of Poles’ draft picks during his tenure as the Bears GM. How many have gone on to become starters? How many have already been cut? Later, Lance Briggs joins as the Professor gives out his grades for the Week 2 performance…and they’re not good. 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 drop to 0-2 vs Ben Johnson’s former team, the Detroit Lions. Despite a HUGE day from Rome Odunze, the Bears are STUNNED by 52 points. Join Lance Briggs, Jerry Azumah and Greg Braggs Jr for some group therapy on the Brick x Brick AFTERSHOW Podcast with CHGO Bears as we react to it all.

The Chicago Bears were embarrassed by the Detroit Lions in Ben Johnson's return game Sunday afternoon. Rome Odunze did his part, scoring two touchdowns in the drubbing. The Bears were done in by three-consecutive turnovers in the 1st half, a fumble, a turnover on downs and an interception. That was followed by a questionable call by the referees, allowing the Lions to score a TD at the end of the half instead of the half being over. Jaylon Johnson and T.J. Edwards both left the game early with aggravations of their injuries. Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman, Corey Wootton and Greg Braggs Jr. with appearances from Lance Briggs and Jerry Azumah with Adam Jahns reporting live from Ford Field as the CHGO Bears crew tries to pick up the pieces of a season already on the brink of breaking on the CHGO Bears Postgame Show.

Former Chicago Bears DE, Willie Young, joins Lance Briggs and Jerry Azumah to catch up on what he’s been up to. Willie shares some great stories growing up in South Florida and finding his way to the NFL. Plus, we bring back the BLUEPRINT and tell you how we can beat the Lions. And, of course, Da Bets returns to help you win some money. Join us on the Brick x Brick Podcast on CHGO Bears!

Caleb Williams spoke at Halas Hall on Wednesday following a walkthrough in the lead-up to the Chicago Bears Week 2 matchup against the Detroit Lions. Caleb is ready to move on from some late-game inaccuracies while also leaning into his run game and begin preparation for the Lions. Adam Jahns joins from Halas Hall with the latest as the coordinators speak to the media. Later, we bring back Adam Hoge’s white board segment as he breaks down the matchup against the Lions in greater detail. Join Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast.

Ben Johnson spoke at Halas Hall Wednesday afternoon as the team now prepares for Week 2 versus his former team, the Detroit Lions. Johnson shared fond memories of his time with the Lions and Miami Dolphins but emphasized that his only focus now is on winning Week 2. We preview the coaching matchup and look into the timing of Johnson’s play calls on today’s episode. Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHHGO Bears Podcast.

Ben Johnson now has one game under his belt as the Head Coach of the Chicago Bears with a film littered with mistakes on offense. 12 penalties, inaccuracy by the quarterback, a lack of a run game and much more. What can the do to bounce back on a short week vs his former team in Detroit? Ben Johnson spoke to the media today and we'll talk to Patrick Norton who has covered it all for CHGO Bears. Join Greg Braggs Jr and Shayne Marsaw as we discuss all that and more on CHGO Bear After Dark.

The Chicago Bears didn’t have the start to their season that they were hoping for against the Minnesota Vikings, starting 0-1. The CHGO Bears crew has slept on it, and now we try to find where things went wrong. One thing that looked great was the scripted plays on the opening drive. Does Ben Johnson have something he can build on with Caleb Williams? Later, Professor Briggs is back with his grades for the offense, defense, special teams and coaching. Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Lance Briggs on the CHGO Bears Podcast.

The Chicago Bears started off HOT on the first drive but finished cold as ice in the 4th quarter. Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson couldn’t find their rhythm and JJ McCarthy, Kevin O’Connell took full advantage with 3 TDs in the 4th quarter. The defense held serve for 3 quarters without Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon but couldn’t finish in the 4th. A lot to cover, join Lance Briggs, Jerry Azumah and Greg Braggs Jr on the Brick x Brick AFTERSHOW Podcast with CHGO Bears.

The Chicago Bears allowed the Minnesota Vikings to come back and defeat them on Monday Night Football in the teams’ season opener. The Bears led 17-6 after an opening drive rush TD by Caleb Williams and a Nahshon Wright 74-yard pick-6, but 4th quarter TDs by Justin Jefferson and Aaron Jones put the Vikings in front for good, winning 27-24. Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman, Greg Braggs Jr. with appearances from Adam Jahns, Lance Briggs and Jerry Azumah as they recap the difficult season opening loss on the CHGO Bears Postgame Podcast.