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The Full Go with Jason Goff

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Chicagoland’s own Jason Goff teamed up with The Ringer to put his unique spin on the Windy City sports scene. Featuring insight and analysis, interviews with friends and people who matter in town, and reaction from you, the listener, it’s your new home for all things Chi.

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Chicagoland’s own Jason Goff teamed up with The Ringer to put his unique spin on the Windy City sports scene. Featuring insight and analysis, interviews with friends and people who matter in town, and reaction from you, the listener, it’s your new home for all things Chi.

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English


Episodes
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"We’re Not Worried About the Mix!" | Ep. 388

5/6/2024
‘The Full Go’ returns as Jason starts the podcast by discussing the beef between Kendrick Lamar and Drake. He breaks down why it’s good for the rap game, why Drake and LeBron James should get the comparisons to each other, and why rappers should be careful what they wish for when it comes to the demise of Drake (1:04). Next, Jason discusses how he took in Orlando-Cleveland Game 7 and how it will affect the Zach LaVine trade market. He then touches on the Nikola Vucevic trade and how other teams are showing the Bulls how they can build their team going forward (48:17). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Jason Goff Producers: Steve Ceruti, Tony Gill, Chris Sutton, and Kyle Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:14:39

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"I’m Here For the Entertainment" | Ep. 387

5/3/2024
‘The Full Go’ returns as Jason recaps Thursday night's Sixers-Knicks game. He explains why he loves this time of year, how stars are made, and why it upsets him that the Bulls aren’t playing on this stage (1:05). Next, Jason welcomes Ross Mac from Yahoo to talk about finances. The two talk about how to budget properly, how to break habits that have been taught, and how to make your money work for you (21:08). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Jason Goff Guest: Ross Mac Producers: Steve Ceruti, Tony Gill, Chris Sutton, and Kyle Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:24:53

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"Do You Wanna Know Who Won The Game?" | Ep. 386

5/1/2024
‘The Full Go’ returns as Jason welcomes former Chicago Bears defensive end, Alex Brown. The two convene to talk about why this is a good time to be a Chicago fan, his thoughts on the draft, what they need from Braxton Jones. They also talk about the lift that Caleb Williams gives the franchise going forward. Then, Jason welcomes Bakari Sellers to the pod to talk about his new book, ‘The Moment.’. The two talk about his motivation for writing the book, why his book is so short, and why he doesn’t believe in canceling people. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Jason Goff Guest: Alex Brown and Bakari Sellers Producers: Steve Ceruti, Tony Gill, Chris Sutton, and Kyle Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:29:48

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"Nobody Asked You How Old You Were" | Ep. 385

4/29/2024
‘The Full Go’ returns as Jason recaps the Bears’ draft with NBC Sports Chicago’s Josh Schrock. The two discuss what it was like covering the draft on Thursday, why the Bears aren’t prepared for the attention Caleb Williams will bring, and what kind of offense Shane Waldron will run (1:19). Next, they discuss the non-first-round picks for the Bears, what the Bears can expect from Kiran Amegadjie, and whether Toy Taylor was a luxury pick (23:26). Following that, J and the fellas discuss the NBA playoffs and how the ramifications from the first round can affect the Bulls (40:27).The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Jason Goff Guest: Josh Schrock Producers: Steve Ceruti, Tony Gill, Chris Sutton, and Kyle Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:16:40

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"They Dominated The NFL Draft" | Ep. 384

4/26/2024
‘The Full Go’ returns as the fellas talk about the Bears drafting Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze! They discuss how momentous the occasion is for the franchise, the excitement adding the two players brings, and how the Bears actually drafted the players the fans wanted (1:51). Next, Jason breaks down the funny parts of the draft. He explains why certain scenes within the draft made him laugh (31:43). To wrap, Jason talks to The Ringer’s Steven Ruiz about his latest story on quarterback development. Then, the two talk about the Patrick Mahomes comparisons for Caleb Williams, Williams’ ball security issues, and why Spencer Rattler is one of his favorite quarterbacks in this draft (1:04:27). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Jason Goff Guest: Steven Ruiz Producers: Steve Ceruti, Tony Gill, Chris Sutton, and Kyle Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:36:54

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"Adam On Line One" | Ep. 383

4/24/2024
‘The Full Go’ returns as Jason starts off by talking about Monday’s great slate of games. Jason explains why the ref discussions shouldn’t be a talking point for the NBA right now and why Jaden McDaniels was the best player in Game 2 (1:03). He also has a conversation about Kevin Durant. Next, Jason welcomes former Chicago Bear Alex Brown to talk about the draft. The two discuss the best-case scenarios for the Bears at no. 9, why Alex doesn’t want the Bears to take a no. 3 receiver with the ninth pick, and what personality resonates best in a locker room (25:52). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Jason Goff Guest: Alex Brown Producers: Steve Ceruti, Tony Gill, Chris Sutton, and Kyle Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:13:02

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"4/20 Playoff Basketball? Here For It" | Ep. 382

4/22/2024
‘The Full Go’ returns as Jason starts off by talking about an underwhelming opening weekend for the NBA playoffs. He talks about Anthony Edwards’s ascent, and why he has the soul of the old NBA. He also explains why he loves the guard-guard action the Oklahoma City Thunder run (1:20). Next, while 16 teams prepared for playoff basketball, the Bulls brass prepared for exit interviews. Jason parses through Arturas Karnisovas’s comments from his end-of-season press conference. Jason discusses whether Nikola Vucevic or Zach LaVine will be traded, Billy Donovan’s job security, and whether the Bulls are embarking on a rebuilding phase (21:55). To wrap, the guys discuss the Ryan Garcia-Devin Haney fight. Jason tells the guys how he took in the fight, and why he has respect for boxers (42:07). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Jason Goff Producers: Steve Ceruti, Tony Gill, Chris Sutton, and Kyle Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:00:51

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"The Real Stared You in the Face!" | Ep. 381

4/20/2024
‘The Full Go’ returns with a bonus episode! Jason discusses the debacle that was the Chicago Bulls’ Play-In loss to the Miami Heat. He gives his thoughts on when the game was lost, why the expectations for the Bulls need to rise, and how this season ended on such a sour note (1:07). Then, he explains why the Heat are a first-class organization, how they continue to be successful, and why he’s looking forward to Saturday’s exit interviews (20:51). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Jason Goff Producers: Steve Ceruti, Tony Gill, Chris Sutton, and Kyle Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:52:11

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"Guess What? You Can Enjoy Both!" | Ep. 380

4/19/2024
‘The Full Go’ returns as Jason starts the podcast by discussing the Bulls’ play-in win over the Atlanta Hawks. He explains why it’s OK to enjoy Coby White’s 42-point performance and acknowledge that changes need to be made for the organization to succeed (1:10). Then, he welcomes The Athletic’s Kevin Fishbain to the podcast for some Bears talk. They talk about why Bears fans should be excited about the moment, how many big swings Ryan Poles has left, the pressure on offensive coordinator Shane Waldron, and whether Chicago is ready for Caleb Williams (20:36). To wrap, Jason talks to The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the website’s NBA Top 100 list, whether the Lakers or the Bulls can pull off the more improbable upset, how Jayson Tatum is viewed around the league, and the gap between Nikola Jokic and everyone else (46:58). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Jason Goff Guests: Michael Pina and Kevin Fishbain Producers: Steve Ceruti, Tony Gill, Chris Sutton, and Kyle Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:20:17

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“Not Enough Winning Over Here" | Ep. 379

4/17/2024
‘The Full Go’ returns as Jason starts the podcast with news of the Chicago Sky drafting South Carolina’s Kamilla Cardoso and LSU’s Angel Reese in the 2024 WNBA Draft. He explains why he’s excited to watch Reese play and why Chicago should be prepared for the amount of attention they’re going to get. He also explains why Sky fans have a reason to dislike Caitlin Clark (1:22). Next he talks with Yahoo Sports’ Jake Fischer about all things NBA. They discuss the use of analytics in basketball, if the sport is going to follow baseball by becoming too reliant on numbers, and how to build a modern basketball team. To wrap, Jason discusses the recent sports media news of the Bulls, Blackhawks, and White Sox finding a new home (1:00:54). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Jason Goff Guest: Jake Fischer Producers: Steve Ceruti, Tony Gill, Chris Sutton, and Kyle Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:22:28

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"Belize Is Not an Island” | Ep. 378

4/15/2024
‘The Full Go’ returns as Jason welcomes the Chicago Sun-Times’ Joe Cowley to the podcast. Together, they talk about proud dad moments, NCAA football video game leagues, and downloading music (1:09). Next, the two talk about the highs and lows of the Bulls’ season, Zach LaVine’s trade market, and why DeMar DeRozan has become so beloved by Chicago (16:22). To wrap, the two discuss the White Sox’s rough start to the season and their thoughts on the Justin Fields trade (50:02). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Jason Goff Guest: Joe Cowley Producers: Steve Ceruti, Tony Gill, Chris Sutton, and Kyle Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:19:30

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“I’m Here for It” | Ep. 377

4/12/2024
‘The Full Go’ returns as Jason starts the podcast by talking about the new Future album. He explains why he’s excited about the many beefs that Drake has and why it's good for rap. He also talks about why Future is the Thanos of hip-hop (1:21). Following that, he talks about how the Bulls clinched a play-in spot and his lack of excitement. He also tells listeners why Billy Donovan has leverage (25:08). To wrap, Jason talks about the death of O.J. Simpson and his feelings growing up during the O.J. case (39:19). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Jason Goff Producers: Steve Ceruti, Tony Gill, Chris Sutton, and Kyle Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:08:58

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“We Don’t Do That Here” | Ep. 376

4/11/2024
‘The Full Go’ returns as Jason starts the podcast with a crazy story from the post office with his fiancee. Next, Jason goes down to the South Side to discuss the White Sox's slow start to the season. He explains why he doesn’t place too much blame on Yoan Moncada for his injury, and why there isn’t a burst of energy coming for the Sox. To wrap, Jason breaks down the Bulls’ recent loss to the Knicks. He explains his appreciation for Jalen Brunson’s game, why Brunson reminds him of Isiah Thomas, and why his game is so interesting. Jason then gives his thoughts on the rumors surrounding Billy Donovan and Kentucky, and the infamous botched fast break. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Jason Goff Producers: Steve Ceruti, Tony Gill, Chris Sutton, and Kyle Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:11:00

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“In Your Feelings, I See” | Ep. 375

4/8/2024
‘The Full Go’ returns as Jason starts the podcast with the women’s NCAA championship game! He explains why this game is a watershed moment for the sport. He reacts to the social media comments he received for supporting South Carolina. He also touches on Dawn Staley’s legacy (1:40). Next, he brings on The Ringer’s Tate Frazier to talk about the Purdue-UConn national championship. The two discuss how both teams can win, how UConn can run Zach Edey off the court, and whom Tate is picking to win (38:17). Next, Jason welcomes The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya to the podcast to talk about the Dodgers! The two get into Mookie Betts’s all-around brilliance, the Shohei Ohtani story, and the Yoshinobu Yamamoto signing (53:12). To wrap, Jason discusses the Bulls’ loss to the Magic. He explains why he wants to see more from Nikola Vucevic, how other teams have lapped the Bulls in rebuilding, and why Chicago should expect more from its sports teams (1:07:32). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Jason Goff Guests: Tate Frazier and Fabian Ardaya Producers: Steve Ceruti, Tony Gill, Chris Sutton, and Kyle Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:32:35

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“Only Scoring 12 Runs … It’s Not Even The Summer” | Ep. 374

4/5/2024
“Only Scoring 12 Runs … It’s Not Even in Summer?” | Ep. 374 ‘The Full Go’ returns as Jason starts the podcast with a White Sox rant after a 10-1 loss to the Royals. He explains how White Sox fans should support the team going forward and his frustrations with the team only a week into the season (1:07). Following that, he welcomes The Ringer’s Seerat Sohi to the podcast to talk about the women’s Final Four. They discuss how the women’s game has progressed in terms of marketability, what’s next for the sport, and much more (22:54)! After that, Jason welcomes Brad Spielberger, formerly of PFF, to the podcast. Together, they discuss myriad NFL topics before touching on what the Bears can do with the no. 9 pick (55:53). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Jason Goff Guests: Seerat Sohi and Brad Spielberger Producers: Steve Ceruti, Tony Gill, Chris Sutton, and Kyle Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:21:40

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“It’s Supposed To Be Fun!” | Ep. 373

4/3/2024
‘The Full Go’ returns as Jason starts the podcast by digging into the Iowa-LSU game. He discusses why he was so excited to watch the game, why there was always going to more discussion about the game, and Angel Reese’s postgame comments. He also touches on why social media can ruin moments. Then, Jason grabs his baseball hat and discusses some Sox baseball. He gets into Garrett Crochet’s strong start, the putrid offense, and why they aren’t an interesting watch. Then he goes to the north side to discuss the Cubs dominating their series with the Rockies and Kris Bryant’s decline. Jason then talks about why the Bulls continue to let him down before discussing why the Migos are a top-five hip-hop group. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Jason Goff Producers: Steve Ceruti, Tony Gill, Chris Sutton, and Kyle Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:16:50

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“Three Games in … This What We Doing?” | Ep. 372

4/1/2024
‘The Full Go’ returns as Jason starts the podcast by talking about the Bulls-Timberwolves game! He discusses Nikola Vucevic’s defense, why the Denver Nuggets are the most underrated defending champions, and how the play-in saved the Bulls’ management regime (1:30). Next, Jason talks about some college basketball! He discusses why he appreciates the different styles in college basketball and touches on Illinois’s disappointing tournament exit (30:08). To wrap, Jason puts his baseball hat on and talks about the White Sox. He discusses the club’s dismal start to the season, Eloy Jiménez’s injury, and why he’s done with the team (46:30). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Jason Goff Producers: Steve Ceruti, Tony Gill, Chris Sutton, and Kyle Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:10:29

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The Foolery We Engage In” | Ep. 371

3/29/2024
‘The Full Go’ returns as Jason starts the podcast by breaking down the Illinois-Iowa State game. He talks about why this Illinois team seems different, and how they can get past the glass ceiling (1:31). After that, Jason puts on his White Sox hat to talk about Opening Day. He discusses the brutal offensive start for the White Sox, and the Cubs' heartbreaking 3-2 extra-innings loss (23:31). After that, Jason engages in the absurdity that is the Caleb Williams discourse. Jason talks about why Caleb Williams’s pink phone and nails doesn’t matter if he’s not good on the football field. He also discusses why the no. 9 pick is huge for Ryan Poles as he builds this team (42:19). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Jason Goff Producers: Steve Ceruti, Tony Gill, Chris Sutton, and Kyle Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:14:19

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“The 2005 Illini ... Ahh, Memories” | Ep. 370

3/27/2024
‘The Full Go’ returns as Jason discusses a little White Sox baseball with Opening Day around the corner! He welcomes CHGO’s Herb Lawrence to talk about how long Pedro Grifol has as Sox manager and what fans can expect from the team this season (1:52). Then, Jason tells a story about his 2005 Illinois-Arizona viewing experience (22:38). Following that, Jason address Bears fans making a big deal over Caleb Williams' appearance at the USC women's basketball game. He explains why fans need to get used to the national media attention, and why worrying about Williams in April is foolish (34:33)After that, he welcomes the Chicago Sun-Times’ Maddie Lee to the podcast to give a season preview for the Cubs. They discuss the differences between Craig Counsell and David Ross, how the bullpen will improve under Counsell, and what Maddie has learned about the league in her four years on the Cubs beat (46:15). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Jason Goff Guests: Herb Lawrence and Maddie Lee Producers: Steve Ceruti, Tony Gill, Chris Sutton, and Kyle Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:13:49

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“Blame the White Sox for Hip-Hop” | Ep. 369

3/25/2024
‘The Full Go’ returns as Jason starts the podcast by discussing the second round of March Madness games. He discusses the Kim Mulkey press conference, his rationale for enjoying college basketball, and the end of Northwestern’s season. He explains why he wants to appreciate Boo Buie’s career and the fight Northwestern showed in its final game (1:40). Then, Jason discusses the Kendrick Lamar verse off Future’s 'We Don’t Trust You' album and why he’s excited for rappers to rap again (38:50). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Jason Goff Producers: Steve Ceruti, Tony Gill, Chris Sutton, and Kyle Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:58:05