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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., and former Bears stars Lance Briggs and Corey Wootton, 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.
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The Chicago Bears get set for Round 3 vs the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field on Saturday Night in Primetime in a BIG TIME playoff bout! This will only be the 3rd time in NFL History that the oldest rivalry in football squares off in the playoffs, first since 2010. The Packers are limping into the playoffs after losing thier last 4 games while the Bears have also lost their last 2 games in the final moments. Can the Bears put a stamp on a special season vs their rivals? Join Greg Braggs Jr, Adam Rank, Phil Ottochian and Shayne Marsaw as we break it all down on CHGO Bears After Dark! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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The Chicago Bears now prepare for postseason play after falling to the Detroit Lions in NFL Week 18. Ben Johnson didn’t mince words when speaking both at halftime and after the game. At halftime, Johnson said, “This was one of the easier gameplans we’ve had all year. We just need to execute better.” After the game, the first-year head coach said the offense simply didn’t score enough points. With just 5 days to go to gameday, can Ben get the offense clicking again? Also, what would former Chicago Bears Lance Briggs change if he were coaching the defense to get them prepared for Round 3 against the Green Bay Packers? Professor Briggs gives his grades for Week 18 later on. Did any phase meet the standard? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Lance Briggs on the CHGO Bears Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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The Chicago Bears started slow and were forced into yet another comeback attempt against the Detroit Lions in the regular season finale of NFL Week 18. After three scoreless quarters, Caleb Williams finally broke through with a touchdown pass to Jahdae Walker, a play that also made Williams the Bears’ new single-season passing yards record holder, passing Erik Kramer. Chicago tied the game late with a Colston Loveland touchdown and a successful Cole Kmet two-point conversion, but couldn’t capitalize on Kevin Byard’s league-leading seventh interception, as Detroit sealed the win on a Jake Bates field goal in the closing seconds. Postgame coverage of the Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions Week 18 matchup in the NFL, featuring former Chicago Bears Lance Briggs and Jerry Azumah, hosted by Greg Braggs Jr., breaking down what went wrong, what it means moving forward, and how the season came to a close. 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 started slow and were forced into yet another comeback attempt versus the Detroit Lions in the regular season finale in NFL Week 18. The Bears offense took 3 quarters to get on the scoreboard, finally breaking through when Caleb Williams found Jahdae Walker. On that play, Caleb became the Bears single-season passing yards record holder, passing Erik Kramer. After forcing a punt, the Bears marched right down the field and capitalized with a Colston Loveland TD followed by a successful Cole Kmet 2-point conversion to tie the game at 16. But the Bears couldn’t take advantage of Kevin Byard’s league-leading 7th interception, and were forced into a 3-and-out. The Lions one the game in the closing seconds on a Jakes Bates field goal to end the regular season. Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. with appearances from former Chicago Bears Lance Briggs, Corey Wootton and Jerry Azumah, with Adam Jahns reporting live from Soldier Field after an ugly Week 18 performance on the CHGO Bears Postgame Show.. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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The Chicago Bears have one last regular season game remaining before preparing for the postseason, and the Detroit Lions are on tap. Can Ben Johnson avenge a Week 2 loss to his former employer to go an even .500 in the division? Jake Riepma of the Locked on Lions re-joins the CHGO Bears Podcast to preview that matchup. Ben Johnson spoke at Halas Hall on Friday morning. Adam Jahns joins the show with the latest. Plus, what were the 5 biggest moments for the Bears in 2025? 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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The Chicago Bears have had an incredible turnaround in 2025 after going from worst to first. Now, the Bears look to elevate their expectations in 2026. Are Super Bowl aspirations on the table in 2026? Join Lance Briggs, Jerry Azumah and Greg Braggs Jr for a New Year’s Eve SPECIAL on the Brick x Brick Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson spoke at Halas Hall on Monday and left nothing to the imagination when it came to how the team will be approaching their final regular season game against the Detroit Lions saying, “we’re playing to win.” Should the Bears be playing their starters against Johnson’s former employer? Later, we dive into the numbers with Caleb’s report card for a sterling Week 17 performance against the San Francisco 49ers. How did he grade out? Dallas Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs is now a free agent. Should the Bears pursue the former Al Harris disciple? And former Bears QB and single-season record holder for the most passing yards by a Bears QB Eric Kramer joins the show to preview the game where Caleb Williams will likely break his record. Is 4,00 pass yards still in reach? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on a jam-packed episode of the CHGO Bears Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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The Chicago Bears lose a heartbreaker to the 49ers in a primetime thrilling shootout, 42-38. On the national stage Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams went toe to toe vs Kyle Shanahan and Brock Purdy. But the defense gave up 40 or more points for the 3rd time this season, most in the NFL. Was last night's battle enough to consider a moral victory or is the host of this show suggesting this upsetting you with this suggestion?! Join Greg Braggs Jr, Adam Rank, Phil Ottochian and Shayne Marsaw as we pick up the pieces with one regular season to game to go and the playoffs in sight. Tap in with the CHGO Bears After Dark crew!
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The Chicago Bears didn’t get the desired result in a loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday Night Football in NFL Week 17. Today, we look at the final moment in that game to see what went wrong on Caleb Williams’ last gasp attempt in the end zone with Adam Hoge’s ODK. Later, we analyze the Week 18 possibilities and ask ourselves, “who should the Bears want to play in the Wild Card Round of the Playoffs?” Professor Lance Briggs is back with his grades for Week 17…and the defense grades is NOT going to be pretty. Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Lance Briggs on the CHGO Bears Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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The Chicago Bears found themselves in a wild shootout against the San Francisco 49ers in NFL Week 17, coming up just short in a thrilling finish. Caleb Williams delivered a strong performance in the loss, connecting on multiple chunk plays to Luther Burden and Colston Loveland, while D’Andre Swift scored twice and eclipsed 1,000 rushing yards on the season. After Swift’s second touchdown tied the game at 35, the Bears took a 38–35 fourth-quarter lead on a Cairo Santos field goal before the 49ers responded with a Jauan Jennings touchdown. With two minutes left, Williams drove Chicago to the brink, but a final pass attempt near the end zone fell short as time expired. Postgame coverage of the Chicago Bears vs San Francisco 49ers NFL Week 17 matchup features former Chicago Bears Lance Briggs and Jerry Azumah, hosted by Greg Braggs Jr., breaking down the finish, standout performances, and what this close loss means moving forward. 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 found themselves in a shootout against the San Francisco 49ers in NFL Week 17. Caleb Williams had a strong performance in the loss, routinely hitting chunk gains to Luther Burden and Colston Loveland. D’Andre Swift found paydirt twice, eclipsing 1,000 rush yards in the process. His 2nd TD knotted the game at 35. The Bears took a 38-35 lead in the the 4th quarter on a Cairo Santos field goal. The 49ers answered with a Jajuan Jennings TD, giving Caleb a chance to win it with 2 minutes remaining. Near the 49ers end zone, Caleb had just 4 seconds left to win the game, but a final pass attempt came up just short. Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr., with appearances from former Bears Lance Briggs and Jerry Azumah and Adam Jahns reporting live from Levi’s Stadium on a debilitating CHGO Bears Postgame Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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The Chicago Bears are your NFC North Division Champions! Following the Green Bay Packers NFL Week 17 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, the Bears have officially taken the North. Will they never give it back as Ryan Poles professed after being introduced as the Bears GM in 2022? Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. react to the Bears first division title since 2018 on the CHGO Bears Emergency Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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The Chicago Bears went from worst to first in the NFC North. The Lions went from First to Worst after falling to the Vikings in Minnesota on Christmas Day. The Vikings also went from 14 wins to out of the playoffs in only a year. How did Ben Johnson flip the switch in one of the toughest divisions in the NFL? Joining the show once again is legendary Bears Beat writer, Mark Potash to talk about the improbable turnaround for the Chicago Bears. Join Mark Carman and Greg Braggs as we take you into a big weekend on the CHGO Bears Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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The Chicago Bears have won 6 games this season when trailing in the final 2 minutes of the game. SIX!!! In the Green Bay game alone, there were probably 8 moments you can point to that caused the Midway Miracle to happen for the Bears. We’re going to rank the Top 5 Miracles from the season so far to get us into the Christmas Spirit! Join Lance Briggs, Jerry Azumah and Greg Braggs Jr as we have some fun on a Xmas Eve Special on the Brick x Brick Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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The Chicago Bears are still riding high after their thrilling victory over the Green Bay Packers in NFL Week 16. Now Ben Johnson and the Chicago bears shift their focus to their Week 17 opponent, the San Francisco 49ers. Johnson spoke at Halas Hall on Tuesday about the challenges that Kyle Shanahan will present to the Bears. Plus, Bears Pro Bowlers have been announced! Among them was Safety Kevin Byard, who was also the recipient of the Jeff Dickerson Good Guy Award. Drew Dalman and Joe Thuney join him on the NFC roster, but who was snubbed? Could Nahshon Wright be a First-Team All-Pro despite not making the roster? Adam Hoge report from Halas Hall. Join 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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The Chicago Bears have punched their ticket to the playoffs! Compliments of a memorable win at Solder Field over their hated rivals in Green Bay along with a little assistance from a familiar foe in Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers. Now Ben Johnson and company look to see how high a seed they can get in the NFC and draw their road map to a Super Bowl! Join Greg Braggs Jr, Adam Rank, Phil Ottochian and Shayne Marsaw as we continue to celebrate one of the biggest weekends in Bears history! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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The Chicago Bears have clinched a playoff berth! To celebrate, we have a jam-packed show including Bears Tight End Cole Kmet! How has Caleb Williams become ‘The Iceman’ this season, leading the team to 6 game-winning drives in the 4th quarter and overtime? Hoge breaks down his most recent feat against the Green Bay Packers with his QB Report Card. Later, the Professor Lance Briggs has some grades of his own for the offense, defense, special teams and coaching. Cole Kmet joins to share his emotions on making the playoffs. IOs this just the beginning for the Bears? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman, Greg Braggs Jr., Lance Briggs on Cole Kmet on the CHGO Bears Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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With the Detroit Lions’ loss against the Pittsburgh Steelers in NFL Week 16, the Chicago Bears have clinched a playoff spot for the first time since the 2020 season! From this point on, the Bears’ focus becomes winning the division and positioning themselves for home field advantage in the NFL Playoffs. How far can this team go?! Was the win against the Green Bay Packers the spark that the Bears needed for a deep postseason run? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. as they react to the great news on the CHGO Bears Emergency Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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The Chicago Bears pulled off a MIRACLE in the closing seconds against the Green Bay Packers Saturday night! Trailing 16-3 late in the 4th quarter, Cairo Santos drilled a field goal that was followed immediately by an onside kick recovery. Facing a 4th&4 from the 6-yard line, Caleb Williams connected with Jahdae Walker on a game-tying touchdown with just 24 seconds remaining! The game went to overtime. In the extra period, the Bears got THE STOP on 4th down to get the ball with a chance to win. On that possession, Caleb Williams connected with DJ Moore on a 46-yard TD to down the Packers! Postgame coverage of the Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers Week 16 matchup in the NFL featuring former Chicago Bears LAnce Briggs and Jerry Azumah, hosted by Greg Braggs Jr. 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 pulled off a MIRACLE in the closing seconds against the Green Bay Packers Saturday night! Trailing 16-3 late in the 4th quarter, Cairo Santos drilled a field goal that was followed immediately by an onside kick recovery. Facing a 4th&4 from the 6-yard line, Caleb Williams connected with Jahdae Walker on a game-tying touchdown with just 24 seconds remaining! The game went to overtime. In the extra period, the Bears got THE STOP on 4th down to get the ball with a chance to win. On that possession, Caleb Williams connected with DJ Moore on a 46-yard TD to down the Packers! Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. with appearances from former Chicago Bears Lance Briggs, Jerry Azumah and Corey Wootton with Adam Jahns reporting live from Soldier Field on the CRAZIEST CHGO Bears Postgame Show of the season! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Love Braggs. Who are these other two uncredentialed big mouths. CHGO can do better.
unrelated to the show but don't use 4 seasons. they're PE backed now and are awful. high cost, low quality.
carm is such an idiot.
Hey. Loving your show! Just wondering if you’re draft party will be shown live on YouTube (for those of us in the UK - too far away to join you 😭)
does anyone know what this guy means
post game shows are the best thing next to meet the opponent! new to the podcast as of 2018-19 season
great show
great episode guys! I love it!