The Full Go with Jason Goff

The Chicago Bears have hired Colts defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus to be the 17th head coach in franchise history. Jason examines what the Bears may look like compared to the teams remaining in the playoffs (04:15). The Bears defense may look different with a new scheme under the new staff, but how do the pieces fit (05:50)? As Eberflus begins to fill out his coaching staff, Philadelphia’s Kevin Patullo is rumored to be the next offensive coordinator. Whoever is on this coaching staff has their work cut out for them, and they need to be ready for the criticism (12:15). J.J. Stankevitz (Colts.com) not only covers the Colts, but once covered the Bears for most of the Matt Nagy era. There aren’t many people with a more informed perspective than J.J. to evaluate the Eberflus hire. J.J. answers what can Bears fans expect from this first-time head coach, the offense he’ll bring for Justin Fields, and more (16:06). Benjamin Solak returns to the show to discuss how the Eberflus hire fits with the Bears roster and the development of Fields. Plus, does the Eberflus defense have limitations when lining up against elite offenses? Ben brings his analytical insight to ‘The Full Go’ (32:39). Host: Jason Goff Guests: J.J. Stankevitz and Ben Solak Producers: Steve Ceruti, Chris Tannehill, and Jessie Lopez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘The Full Go’ begins with the news that the Bears have finally hired their next general manager. Ryan Poles is now the man in charge of getting the Bears back to the Super Bowl. Jason shares his thoughts on the hire, what challenges immediately await Poles, and why it’s important that Poles picked Chicago (01:38). Former Bears D-lineman Alex Brown (NBC Sports Chicago) joins the show to discuss the hire (13:03), what the Bears may have learned from the Ryan Pace hiring (15:05), and what remaining pieces Poles can build around (28:09). Plus, another day and another Bulls injury. Jason explains what the Bulls’ stars must do to keep the team afloat during this tough stretch (41:29). In Outside the Chi, Cooperstown opened its doors to its newest member today, while Sammy Sosa, Barry Bonds, and others are again on the outside looking in (48:43). Jason breaks down why baseball once again can’t get out of its own way (54:14). Host: Jason Goff Guest: Alex Brown Producers: Steve Ceruti, Chris Tannehill, and Jessie Lopez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘The Full Go’ returns following a disastrous weekend for the Chicago Bulls. Not only did they drop the first two games of their road trip, but they’ve lost Alex Caruso for at least six to eight weeks. Jason addresses Grayson Allen’s dirty play and why the Bulls may continue to be pushed around by opponents (02:34). Zach Kram wrote a piece for The Ringer outlining why the Bulls may be just one piece away, but who could that piece be? Zach joins the show to discuss possible trade targets, the emergence of Coby White, and whether or not the Bulls are a year ahead of schedule (16:31). Jason recaps one of the better NFL weekends we’ve seen in a long time, plus your phone calls on the Bears and Packers schadenfreude (33:34). Host: Jason Goff Guest: Zach Kram Producers: Steve Ceruti, Chris Tannehill, and Jessie Lopez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘The Full Go’ begins with Jason finding his name in the Sun-Times, and it’s actually for something good (01:37). However, the Bulls received some bad news today as Lonzo Ball will miss six to eight weeks with a meniscus injury. Jason describes what the Bulls could look like without Ball for an extended time (08:15). We preview this weekend’s NFL divisional round with The Ringer’s Benjamin Solak (22:03). Buffalo’s Brian Daboll is on the Bears’ list of head coaching candidates, and Benjamin breaks down why the Bills offense has been so effective during his tenure (46:14). Jason takes your phone calls on the Bears’ front-office vacancy, Jim Harbaugh, and Lonzo Ball’s injury (50:29). Host: Jason Goff Guest: Ben Solak Producers: Steve Ceruti, Chris Tannehill, and Jessie Lopez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Bulls’ losing streak reaches four games following a 119-106 loss in Memphis on Monday. K.C. Johnson (Bulls Insider–NBC Sports Chicago) has covered the Bulls since the Jordan years, so he’s seen it all. K.C. and Jason diagnose what’s going on with the current team and re-live some of the more memorable moments over the years (01:26). As the Bears continue to interview candidates for both their general manager and head coach vacancies, Jason has already figured out who George McCaskey has picked (46:51). Chicago lost an icon this week as legendary overnight radio host Les Grobstein passed away at the age of 69. Jason shares his memories of growing up listening to “The Grobber,” and later working alongside him (34:45). Jason closes the show by sharing a story he needed permission to tell (01:03:30). Host: Jason Goff Guest: K.C. Johnson Producers: Steve Ceruti, Chris Tannehill, and Jessie Lopez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'The Full Go' returns and the Bulls are not much better off than the last time we spoke. The team has dropped three games in a row, Bulls nation is restless, and the league may be catching up to the Bulls after their hot start (01:33). Kevin Fishbain (The Athletic) joins the show as we look at the state of the Bears and try to figure out how far away they are from competing with teams in the playoffs. Kevin gives us the candidates at head coach that are most intriguing, discusses what the team could look like in three years, and talks about what he thought of the George McCaskey press conference (15:34). In Outside the Chi, wild-card weekend has Jason feeling both nostalgic and hopeful for the Bears' future (56:23). Host: Jason Goff Guest: Kevin Fishbain Producers: Steve Ceruti, Chris Tannehill, and Jessie Lopez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘The Full Go’ returns after the Bulls' blowout loss to Brooklyn on Wednesday night. Jason reveals what lessons can be learned, why it’s Kevin Durant’s league, and how this could end up being a good loss for the Bulls (04:53). Our very own Ringer writer and podcaster Steven Ruiz joins the show to preview this weekend’s wild-card matchups (34:42). Steven explains why he thinks Justin Herbert was the best QB in the NFL this year (46:05) and his thoughts on Justin Fields (54:00). As the Bears begin round one of head coach interviews, Jason tells us why there’s one common trait that every candidate should have (55:55). Host: Jason Goff Guest: Steven Ruiz Producers: Steve Ceruti, Chris Tannehill, and Jessie Lopez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason brings you a bonus podcast to react to the news of the Bears firing head coach Matt Nagy and GM Ryan Pace. He brings on Laurence Holmes from 670 The Score to help break down George McCaskey’s press conference from earlier in the day (16:20). They go deep into the issues going on inside Halas Hall (18:54) and discuss why they chose Bill Polian to help their GM and head coach (23:49). They also discuss McCaskey calling out former Bears center Olin Kreutz before Laurence predicts where the franchise will go from here (32:38). Host: Jason Goff Guest: Laurence Holmes Producers: Steve Ceruti, Chris Tannehill, and Jessie Lopez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘The Full Go’ returns as the 2021 Bears season mercifully comes to an end. Jason addresses the rumored Ryan Pace promotion, Matt Nagy’s curtain call, why the Bears resemble America, and why Bears fans shouldn’t expect anything different in 2022 (05:15). The Bulls’ winning streak ends at nine following a 113-99 loss in Dallas. Jason previews the Bulls’ upcoming schedule against some tough competition that could prove to be an important stretch of the season (26:58). Jason closes by addressing his absence from the show last week, and why it remains as important as ever that we take care of each other (47:07). Host: Jason Goff Producers: Steve Ceruti, Chris Tannehill, and Jessie Lopez In Loving Memory of Denyce Ellis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason rings in 2022 with a recap of the Bears' 29-3 victory over the Giants. For the first time in a long time, the Bears came out and dominated one of the few teams that are in worse shape than they are (02:25). Robert Quinn sets a franchise record for sacks in a season, and Jason shares why Quinn’s play has been one of the few bright spots of the season (09:47). DeMar DeRozan continued his outstanding play during a weekend that featured back-to-back game-winning shots. Jason tells us why he believes the Bulls are the best story in the NBA this season and why they should do whatever it takes to lock down the no. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference (13:30). Devin Hester was "ridiculous" throughout his Chicago Bears career, and now he is a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Jason breaks down why Devin Hester was one of his favorite athletes to watch and cover throughout his career in media (33:22). Host: Jason Goff Producers: Steve Ceruti, Chris Tannehill, and Jessie Lopez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the last episode of the year, Jason takes a brief look back at 2021 in Chicago sports (03:34). He remembers ESPN Bears reporter and mentor Jeff Dickerson who died Tuesday of complications from colon cancer (13:03). DeMar DeRozan continues to shine for the Bulls as Jason shares why he thinks DeMar can have a Chris Paul-like effect for the Bulls (28:42). He is next joined by Basketball Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins as the Bulls are in the middle of a two-game stretch versus the Hawks. They discuss Trae Young’s ceiling and how they began to play better after Lloyd Price was fired (46:33). Host: Jason Goff Guest: Dominique Wilkins Producers: Steve Ceruti, Chris Tannehill & Jessie Lopez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Bears escape Seattle with a 25-24 victory, but Jason explains why even in the midst of a hard-fought victory, this organization still manages to find a way to lose (14:27). The Bulls continue to deal with COVID issues as Billy Donovan and Lonzo Ball were in health-and-safety protocols, but managed to beat the Pacers 113-105. A calling card of the Bulls this year has been the role players rising to the occasion. Jason explains why this team will rarely get outplayed even when undermanned (33:31). We open up the voicemail line (773-359-3103) for your Bears game reactions, Bulls trade ideas, and possible Bears coaching candidates (46:35). Host: Jason Goff Producers: Steve Ceruti, Chris Tannehill, and Jessie Lopez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason begins the show by reminiscing about the time he thought he would die during an Atlanta snowstorm (00:28). DeMar DeRozan is making his case for NBA MVP, but the Bulls are having some injury issues with Alex Caruso’s sprained foot (09:13). Injuries combined with the NBA’s announcement that it won’t pause the season due to COVID-19 could pave the way for an odd 2022 across the league. Dave Wannstedt (NFL on Fox/NBC Sports Chicago) knows what it’s like to feel the pressure of being a head coach in Chicago. Jason gets Wanny’s unique insight on the development of Justin Fields, and what it’s like to be a highly coveted coaching candidate and take over an organization (24:52). Bears fans suffered through another nationally televised embarrassment last night, but Jason points out some of the bright spots to come out of the loss (51:21). Cole Beasley is sidelined due to COVID-19 and after deleting his Twitter, he took to Instagram to bus-toss a vaccinated teammate (01:07:05). Host: Jason Goff Guest: Dave Wannstedt Producers: Steve Ceruti, Chris Tannehill & Jessie Lopez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Bulls finally returned to the court Sunday night after eight days off, and no one is happier than Jason Goff. He breaks down the Bulls’ victory over the Lakers and highlights why sports mean so much, especially when they’re abruptly taken away (00:44). The Bears are back on prime time tonight as the Vikings come to town for ‘Monday Night Football.’ With several Bears players in health-and-safety protocols, Jason points out some of the key matchups that are still important in terms of evaluating this roster. The Vikings have been inconsistent all season long, but are they bad enough to lose to an undermanned Bears team? Will the Bears coaching staff let it fly as they enter desperation mode? Jason answers those questions and more (28:21). LeBron James is in his 19th NBA season, and there may not be many more opportunities to see him at the United Center. Jason takes a look back at LeBron’s career and talks about what he has appreciated the most about LeBron’s game over the years (38:04). Host: Jason Goff Producers: Steve Ceruti, Chris Tannehill, and Jessie Lopez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the wake of Deion Sanders/Jackson State landing the no. 1 high school football prospect in the country, Jason discusses what it means for HBCUs and student-athletes going forward (01:02). The rules of the game have changed, and Jason breaks down why there should be no more excuses for our local schools to not be in the mix for top recruits (09:08). 9th Wonder (https://www.jamlarecords.com/) has produced for some of hip-hop’s elite, including Jay-Z, Drake, 2 Chainz, De La Soul, Sean Price, Busta Rhymes. 9th Wonder sits down with ‘The Full Go’ to discuss teaching the history of hip-hop, getting his big break in the music industry, and his Chicago Bears fandom (17:13). As the Bulls hope to resume action this Sunday, they’re starting to get some of their guys back from health-and-safety protocols. With a target on their back, the Bulls are at an early-season crossroads. Jason tells us what we can expect once the Bulls return to action against the Lakers (01:01:41). Host: Jason Goff Guest: 9th Wonder Producers: Steve Ceruti, Chris Tannehill, and Jessie Lopez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the Bulls schedule is put on pause this week due to a COVID outbreak, Jason opens the show by explaining why this shutdown shouldn’t be taken lightly (03:07). Amin Elhassan (Meadowlark Media) joins Jason to discuss the latest in how the NBA is dealing with the latest influx of positive COVID tests (16:37), his transition from ESPN to Meadowlark Media (26:11), all-time great players who never won a championship (47:34), and his thoughts on the new-look Bulls (57:09). After giving the Bears' game another viewing, there may be some things to be excited about going forward (01:22:25). Plus, Matt Nagy acts and sounds like an overmatched and defeated head coach (01:26:57). The Bears' standards have been on a steady decline in recent years, but Jason explains how the standard at Halas Hall has fallen even further in 2021. Host: Jason Goff Guest: Amin Elhassan Producers: Steve Ceruti, Chris Tannehill, and Jessie Lopez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following another prime-time loss to the Packers, Jason explains why Matt Nagy should not be allowed to enter Halas Hall on Monday morning (03:07). From questionable decisions to punting on fourth-and-1 to not helping out rookie tackle Teven Jenkins, Nagy once again made several questionable decisions that directly affected the game. Jason tries to get to the bottom of what happened to the run game, and what’s going on with Allen Robinson. In our voicemail segment, Jason takes your stream-of-consciousness Bears phone calls (33:54) on Sean Desai, picking a new team to root for, and the Bulls COVID-19 outbreak. Host: Jason Goff Producers: Steve Ceruti, Chris Tannehill, and Jessie Lopez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s Packers week, and while most Bears fans are preparing for the worst, Jason builds his case for optimism. He poses the question “What does success look like for Bears fans?” (05:18). Justin Fields will be under center while battling a rib injury, but his presence provides a bit of hope in this game. Regardless of who returns to the Bears next season, there are a lot of questions that need to be answered on the field over this final stretch of games. Stacey Dales (NFL Network/Fox Sports/670 The Score) joins the show to take us inside what has been a season of turmoil at Halas Hall (19:17), reflections on her WNBA career, and how she pivoted to reporting (43:07). Host: Jason Goff Guest: Stacey Dales Producers: Steve Ceruti, Chris Tannehill & Jessie Lopez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason opens the show after taking in an evening of hockey at the Madhouse on Madison, where he was joined by a special guest: his son Jace. Jason talks about what the experience was like as a father compared to what he remembers growing up going to games with his dad (02:35). Sebastan Maniscalco is one of the top stand-up comedians in the world, but he grew up locally in Arlington Heights. Sebastian joins ‘The Full Go’ ahead of two shows at the United Center this weekend for his Nobody Does This tour. Sebastian discusses the art of comedy and the current social climate for a performer (17:52). Purchase tickets at sebastianlive.com. The Bulls delivered another short-handed victory on Monday night over the Denver Nuggets. We open up the voicemail line for you to get off all of your hot Bulls takes and burning questions (31:44). Host: Jason Goff Guest: Sebastian Maniscalco Producers: Steve Ceruti, Chris Tannehill, and Jessie Lopez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason opens the show by explaining why he will no longer be held hostage by Bears games on Sundays (01:00), and why being a Bears fan is sort of like ‘Game of Thrones’ (20:45). Finally, “Mr. White Sox” Minnie Miñoso can be referred to as a Hall of Famer. Miñoso was voted in to Cooperstown by the Golden Days committee on Sunday and Jason shares what Minnie meant to him and White Sox fans everywhere (23:56). Following another huge Bulls victory on Saturday night against Brooklyn, Jason explains why it may not be a stretch to mention this Bulls team and the NBA Finals in the same breath. Plus, it’s time to give Marc Eversely and Arturas Karnisovas their flowers for the job they’ve done rebuilding the Bulls in relatively short order (38:13). Host: Jason Goff Producers: Steve Ceruti, Chris Tannehill, and Jessie Lopez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason opens the show by dissecting one of the more exciting Bulls wins of the year (00:51). The Bulls have plenty of issues, but Jason explains why he believes they are a top-three or four team in the Eastern Conference. LaMond Pope (Chicago Tribune) joins the show to discuss the latest with the MLBPA lockout. He speaks about the distance between the Players Association and owners while also pointing out the issues the two sides had when trying to restart the 2020 season (16:35). He also goes through the next possible steps for the White Sox before taking a look at what the rest of the AL Central has done (27:38). The Bears look to build on their Thanksgiving victory in Detroit, but with Justin Fields battling a rib injury, what is there to look forward to (46:51)? The Cubs made a big splash by signing RHP Marcus Stroman to a three-year, $75M contract, but Jason is troubled by the signing. The reason may not be what you think (52:50). Host: Jason Goff Guest: LaMond Pope Producers: Steve Ceruti, Chris Tannehill, and Jessie Lopez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MLB free agency is here, but where are the White Sox and Cubs? Jason believes the Sox need to make a similar move to the Tigers' signing of Javy Báez (01:23). Robert “Scoop” Jackson joins the show to discuss his journey in the media industry. He speaks about how his work ethic carried him throughout his career and his determination to make sure people respected him above all else (12:58). They also go into how NBA media coverage has changed over the years and why there is distrust between athletes and the media (24:55). Scoop speaks about what basketball means to Chicago, and how the city is the heartbeat of all of basketball (48:38). They discuss which young star could become the next face of the NBA, as Scoop believes the post-LeBron era is happening right now (01:17:23). Lastly, Scoop tells us what he loves about this new Bulls squad (01:21:24). Host: Jason Goff Guest: Robert “Scoop” Jackson Producers: Steve Ceruti, Chris Tannehill, and Jessie Lopez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Bears didn’t have to play on Sunday, and Jason and the city of Chicago rejoiced. Jason tries to make sense of that awful Thanksgiving game in Detroit, and how the Bears’ organizational incompetence has made Matt Nagy a sympathetic figure (04:25). The Bulls have dropped two of their last three, and officially have some issues. The lack of shooting has become worrisome when you begin to think about what this team’s ceiling could be in the Eastern Conference (30:07). In Outside the Chi, Jason takes a look at fan behavior across sports in the wake of LeBron James having two Pacers fans ejected earlier in the week (41:05). Plus, the hip-hop community lost a creative force today as Illinois native/fashion mogul Virgil Abloh passed away at the age of 41 (56:03). Host: Jason Goff Producers: Steve Ceruti, Chris Tannehill, and Jessie Lopez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason opens the show by addressing the report that Matt Nagy will coach his last game for the Bears on Thursday (0:10). Whether Nagy moves on or not, there are still tons of organizational issues at hand. Jason explains why Bears fans have every reason to be skeptical of the organization finding a suitable replacement at Head Coach. Patrick Mannelly (670 The Score/http://Longsnapper.com) played more games for the Chicago Bears than any player in team history. He’s seen a lot during his sixteen year NFL career, so what are players in the locker room thinking after a day like today (20:00)? Patrick had a front row seat for some of the best moments in Bears history, but has also witnessed some of their biggest bungles (25:00). Plus, why don’t the Bears consult any of their former players on personnel decisions? Pat gives his unique perspective on what goes on behind closed doors at Halas Hall. Host: Jason Goff Guest: Patrick Mannelly Producers: Steve Ceruti, Chris Tannehill, and Jessie Lopez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason opens the show by dissecting Chicago's awful loss to Baltimore. More questionable clock management and suspect game-planning have the Bears sitting at 3-7. Jason wonders if things will ever change at Halas Hall (0:10). Lamar Jackson’s illness had us wondering, "What is your craziest story of calling off work?" Your responses did not disappoint (21:00). The Bulls continue to impress, as they sit at 12-5 on top of the Eastern Conference, following a big win at home over the Knicks on Sunday night (35:30). Jason highlights Zach LaVine playing good basketball while battling through his thumb injury, and how the Bulls have elevated their play on the defensive end. Host: Jason Goff Producers: Steve Ceruti, Chris Tannehill, and Jessie Lopez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason opens the show by taking some time to highlight what a special player Lamar Jackson is and why the Bears could be in for a tough day this Sunday against the Ravens (0:30). Coming off a tough loss in Portland, Jason takes a look at the Bulls' roster deficiencies and tells us why the problems in last night’s loss may return throughout the season (10:53). Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay host The Ringer’s 'Higher Learning' podcast twice a week, and they sit down with Jason to discuss the creative process behind their show (15:15), Scottie Pippen’s book (44:00), and the best and worst days of their careers (1:10:00). Host: Jason Goff Guests: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Producers: Steve Ceruti, Chris Tannehill, and Jessie Lopez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason begins by explaining why Bulls fans can finally ditch their emotional baggage like hate and jealousy as the franchise enters a new era (0:10). Dan Woike grew up in the Chicagoland area and now covers the NBA and Lakers for the L.A. Times. Dan gives us some insight into what's going on with the Lakers, the addition of Russell Westbrook, and the possible end of LeBron’s run (14:00). Following Alex Caruso and Lonzo Ball’s revenge game in L.A., we asked our listeners for their best stories of revenge in our voicemail segment (1:19:00). Host: Jason Goff Guest: Dan Woike Producers: Steve Ceruti and Chris Tannehill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the Bears idle on Sunday, Chicagoans got an opportunity to sample some NFL action they normally wouldn't see during a typical Bears Sunday. Jason explains why the NFL in 2021 can be unwatchable (unless you’re betting on games) (0:10). As Scottie Pippen makes the rounds promoting his new book, he has said several things that have many Bulls fans (including Jason) scratching their heads. Scottie wants to be remembered as the greatest of all time. Jason poses two simple questions: “Who is Scottie Pippen talking to?” and “Who is Scottie Pippen listening to?” (17:00). Jason takes your phone calls on the Bears-less Sunday to discuss why the Blackhawks aren’t on the radar quite yet and which album would the guys have liked to be a part of during its recording process (41:00). Host: Jason Goff Producers: Steve Ceruti and Chris Tannehill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason opens with the news that Nikola Vucevic will miss time after a positive COVID test and explains why the Bulls might have to just hang on and hope for the best during their upcoming West Coast swing (00:30). Next, he chats with Kahleah Copper of the WNBA champion Chicago Sky about her Finals MVP, how her career brought her to Chicago, what she’s learned from Candace Parker, and more (19:18). Finally, he closes it out with some voicemails on the Bulls and whether Bears fans should get their hopes up after Justin Fields’s performance on 'Monday Night Football' (43:24). We always want to hear from you! Leave Jason a message on the Listener Line at 773-359-3103. Host: Jason Goff Guests: Kahleah Copper Producer: Steve Ceruti and Chris Tannehill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason opens with his birthday night at Bulls-Nets including the impressive win and his viral moment with James Harden (00:32). Then, he breaks down the Bears’ loss on Monday Night Football, why he doesn’t want to blame the refs and why this was the game where Justin Fields’ talent was as clear as day (11:31). Next, Jason chats with NFL reporter Jim Trotter about his experiences covering the league, his thoughts on Justin Fields, and why he hopes the Bears don’t ruin him like many other quarterbacks that came before him (21:47). Finally, he closes it out with college basketball analyst Stephen Bardo discussing his time as a star at Illinois and his predictions for the Big 10 this season (1:11:51). We always want to hear from you! Leave Jason a message on the Listener Line at 773-359-3103. Host: Jason Goff Guests: Jim Trotter and Stephen Bardo Producer: Steve Ceruti and Chris Tannehill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After the Bulls' back-to-back losses against the 76ers, Jason checks in with Bulls fans to see if they’re still riding high after their hot start to the season (0:10). Find out why Jason believes Justin Fields has the opportunity to shine on Monday night (10:00). Ryan Shazier joins the show (14:18) and talks about the injury that ended his career and changed his life. Plus, Ryan tells us how he almost didn't end up at Ohio State University, and later previews tomorrow’s ‘Monday Night Football’ matchup in Pittsburgh (1:01:00). Host: Jason Goff Guest: Ryan Shazier Producers: Steve Ceruti & Chris Tannehill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Bulls may be off to a great start, but several questions remain ahead of their tough November schedule. Jason discusses some red flags that may create issues later in the season (0:10). Howard Griffith (Big Ten Network) joins the show to talk about the state of the Big Ten, locker room culture before social media, and what happened to the fullback position (15:00). In Outside the Chi, Jason tees up Aaron Rodgers and Robert Sarver for their headlines this week (50:00). Host: Jason Goff Guest: Howard Griffith Producers: Steve Ceruti and Chris Tannehill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason is joined by The Ringer’s Wosny Lambre (2:00). Wosny takes us around the league and tells us what he thinks about the new-look Bulls and which teams will separate themselves throughout the season. Plus, the guys discuss where Jay-Z’s ‘Reasonable Doubt’ ranks among the greatest hip-hop albums of all time (55:00). Jason takes your phone calls on Coby White, touches on the Bulls’ big win on Monday night, and revisits the concept of the Bulls “teetering” from the last episode (1:03). Host: Jason Goff Guest: Wosny Lambre Producers: Steve Ceruti and Chris Tannehill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason opens the show by breaking down the Bears' 33-22 loss to San Francisco. Sean Desai didn’t have a great day at the office, but Bill Lazor provided a solid game plan for the best performance of Justin Fields’s career (0:10). The Bulls are fun, they are back, but their season is teetering following the news that Patrick Williams will miss the season (24:00). Jason also chronicles the incident in which a Bulls fan bum-rushed the set of NBC Sports Chicago following the game. The Bears tried to ruin another Sunday, but Justin Field's TD run provided hope to our callers in our voicemail segment (41:00). In ‘Outside the Chi’, Jason tells us why we’re at a crossroads in society with mental health, and the sports world is no different (48:00). Host: Jason Goff Producers: Steve Ceruti and Chris Tannehill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason opens the show by previewing Sunday’s Bears-49ers matchup and explains why he believes this should be a victory for the Bears (0:10). The Bulls and Knicks turned the clock back to the ’90s, with the Bulls coming out on the losing end for the first time this season (7:30). John Jastremski of ‘New York, New York’ joins the show for our first Ringer crossover to recap Bulls-Knicks (14:00). In the wake of Kyle Beach stepping forward as John Doe in the Blackhawks sexual abuse case, we visit with James Neveau (Madhouse Chicago Hockey Podcast) to explain how an institutional failure like this occurs (39:00). Host: Jason Goff Guests: John Jastremski & James Neveau Producers: Steve Ceruti and Chris Tannehill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason opens the show by sharing a couple of former NFL players' thoughts on what Matt Nagy is doing wrong and why he should be gone (0:10). Rob Schaefer (NBC Sports Chicago) shares his keys to the Bulls' 4-0 start, and what concerns Bulls fans should have going forward (10:00). Matt Miller (ESPN/NFLDratScout.com) tells us how he evaluates a rookie quarterback who may or may not be utilized properly. Matt has some ideas on how to give Justin Fields help as he navigates his way through his first NFL season (30:00). Plus, our crossover with 'New York, New York' is on the horizon, so we try to take you inside the mindset of Knicks fans (1:06:00). Host: Jason Goff Guests: Rob Schaefer and Matt Miller Producers: Steve Ceruti and Chris Tannehill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason opens by recapping what we all saw coming a mile away: another Bears disaster during an island game (00:30). At least there are some things to be optimistic about in Chicago, like the 3-0 Bulls. Jason previews what could be a pivotal early stretch in the 2021-22 season (25:00). Finally, as always, we allow our callers to air their Bears frustrations on the voicemail line (33:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to ‘The Full Go’! Jason opens by turning back the clock to the last time the Bears faced Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady in back-to-back games (00:30). With basketball season underway, Jason takes your phone calls on your random NBA encounters (13:25). The Bulls opened their season with a victory for the first time in five seasons Wednesday night. Jason breaks down the new-look Bulls, what they did well, and what this team could become this season (35:35). In ‘Outside the Chi,’ Jason addresses the Ben Simmons situation in Philadelphia, the NFL email scandal, and a great moment for an NBA legend (46:00). Host: Jason Goff Producers: Steve Ceruti and Chris Tannehill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to ‘The Full Go’! Jason opens by celebrating the return of the NBA and why the Bulls could finally be back (0:30). Vincent Goodwill (Yahoo Sports/SiriusXM) joins Jason to discuss all of the big NBA story lines heading into the season, from Ben Simmons to Kyrie Irving to how the Bulls could be one of the surprise teams in the East (19:00). Host: Jason Goff Guest: Vincent Goodwill Producers: Stefan Anderson and Chris Tannehill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to 'The Full Go'! Jason opens the show by recapping yet another Bears loss to Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers (0:30). Former Green Bay Packers lineman Mark Tauscher (ESPN Milwaukee) joins the show to explain why Green Bay has been the hammer to the Bears' nail in this rivalry (14:00). How can MLB’s postseason get better? MLB Network’s Brian Kenny answers this question and much more (27:00). We close by letting you air out your Bears frustrations on the 'Full Go' voicemail (47:00), and we tip our cap to the WNBA champions, Chicago Sky (53:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wipe off that smile, its Packers week. Jason opens the show by going over some of the more important matchups for this weekend’s matchup on the lakefront (0:10). A.J. Pierzynski (2005 World Series Champion/FOX Sports Analyst) dissects what went wrong with the Sox in the ALDS (23:00). Kyle Brandt (NFL Network/The Ringer) talks about his journey from Chicago to producing for Jim Rome and ultimately ending up on NFL Network (55:00). Jason closes the show by highlighting what Packers Head Coach had to say about the Bears potent defense, and how Bears Defensive Coordinator Sean Desai has done a great job deploying them throughout the season (1:33:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason opens up by sharing his appreciation of Richie Aprile in ‘The Sopranos’ (0:10) during a recent rewatch. The White Sox’s season comes to an end after a disappointing effort against the Astros. Jason explains what the Sox can do to avoid watching the playoffs from home in 2022 (11:00). Why do we continue to be surprised when privileged, empowered men like Jon Gruden continue to exhibit questionable behavior (26:00)? Plus, you vent your frustrations with the White Sox on the Full Go voicemail (43:00). Host: Jason Goff Producer: Chris Tannehill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason opens with the White Sox showing some heart in a big Game 3 win to stay alive against the Astros. He explains why the Sox might have learned something valuable tonight and why nights and atmospheres like that make being a fan worth it (00:32). Then, he reacts to the Bears’ surprising win in Vegas, including Bill Lazor deserving some props, the defense stepping up, and why they might have found a winning formula with Justin Fields (16:47). Finally, Jason closes it out with some listener voicemails on the White Sox, Bears, Bulls, and Sky (34:22). We always want to hear from you! Leave Jason a message on the Listener Line at 773-359-3103. Host: Jason Goff Producer: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason hops on for a bonus episode with his reaction to to the White Sox’s 9-4 loss in Game 2 against the Astros. He explains why he thinks the team got outplayed, why Tony La Russa got it wrong, and whether the White Sox can make this a series as they head back to Chicago. Plus he closes it out with some listener voicemails. We always want to hear from you! Leave Jason a message on the Listener Line at 773-359-3103.Host: Jason Goff Producer: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason opens up by recapping the White Sox' ALDS Game 1 loss in Houston (0:30). We open up the phone lines to your White Sox angst (15:00). Former NFL QB J.T. O’Sullivan joins the show to talk about the art of quarterback play, and why Justin Fields should have been QB1 since day one (21:00). One of the biggest moves of the NHL offseason was the Blackhawks' acquisition of defenseman Seth Jones from Columbus. Seth joins Jason to preview what should be an exciting season for the Hawks (52:00). Host: Jason Goff Guests: J.T. O’Sullivan and Seth Jones Producers: Steve Ceruti and Chris Tannehill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to ‘The Full Go’! Jason opens up by trying to sort through his White Sox anxiety ahead of Game 1 of the ALDS (1:00). We get a playoff preview with the radio voice of the Sox, Len Kasper (ESPN 1000 AM), who also reflects on his first year on the job (14:00). We open up the phone lines to whatever is on your mind (38:00). We catch up with Russell Dorsey (Chicago Sun-Times) in the aftermath of one of the toughest Cubs seasons in franchise history (50:00). In Outside The Chi, Jason addresses Andrew Wiggins’ comments and the motives that lead to Wiggins finally getting vaccinated and the uncertainty of Kyrie Irving’s upcoming season (1:17:00). Host: Jason Goff Guests: Len Kasper & Russell Dorsey Producers: Steve Ceruti and Chris Tannehill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason opens up by saluting the Bears coaching staff for getting back to the basics during their 24-14 victory over the Lions at Soldier Field (0:30). After waxing poetic about Soldier Field and what it means to Chicago, Jason shared his experiences in the stands during the game (12:00). We open up the voicemail line and hear your concerns on David Montgomery’s injury and the Bears going forward (23:00). Following the game, Matt Nagy refused to clearly address the play-calling situation; Jason can relate to saying too much when you don’t have to (38:00). Jason closes the show by saluting the Chicago Sky and their recent playoff success, and Chris Tannehill tells us what we should be worried about regarding the White Sox and what should excite us as the postseason begins (46:00). Host: Jason Goff Producers: Steve Ceruti and Chris Tannehill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to ‘The Full Go’! With the Bears searching for a new place to call home, Jason explains why Lake Shore Drive and McFetridge will always hold a place in his heart as a Bears fan (0:10). James Fegan from The Athletic tells the story of the 2021 White Sox and previews the postseason (16:30). Jason takes your phone calls to discuss the Bulls' title window and iconic Chicago broadcasters (45:00). Lomas Brown of the Lions Radio Network previews Sunday’s matchup with Detroit (56:00), and Tanney jumps in to discuss Carlos Rodón’s final start of the regular season (1:21:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to ‘The Full Go’! Jason opens the show by discussing some of the highlights from Bulls media day (0:10). As the national media continues to weigh in on Justin Fields and the Bears, Jason draws from personal experience to explain Matt Nagy’s dynamic with quarterbacks (17:00). The Ringer's Ben Solak joins the show to discuss Matt Nagy’s game plan and his overall disdain for Nagy as a play-caller (28:00). There’s a lot of love and a lot of pain in today’s voicemails, including a Bears fan in Taiwan whose life has been turned upside down (46:00). Finally, in Outside the Chi, Jason goes off about vaccine hesitancy among NBA players (56:00). Host: Jason Goff Guest: Ben Solak Producers: Steve Ceruti & Chris Tannehill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to ‘The Full Go’! Jason comes in hot by torching the Bears and Matt Nagy following an embarrassing 26-6 loss in Cleveland. After three seasons of excuses, is it finally time to find someone else to coach the Bears (0:10)? Postgame, Nagy himself said “It starts with me,” so where do the Bears go from here (19:00)? Next we take your calls on ‘The Full Go’ voicemail (26:00), and you didn’t hold back. Lance Briggs (NBC Sports Chicago/7x Pro Bowl LB) has seen some bad offensive performances during his time with the Bears. At what point does a coach lose control of his locker room (36:00)? In Outside the Chi, Jason covers the most interesting story lines from around the league in Week 3 (53:00). Host: Jason Goff Guest: Lance Briggs Producers: Steve Ceruti and Chris Tannehill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices