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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 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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The Chicago Bears are set to take on the Green Bay Packers for the 2nd time in 3 weeks, this time in Soldier Field. Joining the show once again is Former Bears FB and current sideline reporter for ESPN 1000, Jason McKie! We’ll get the insights from someone on the sidelines and close to the beat for the Chicago Bears. Jump in with Lance Briggs, Jerry Azumah, and Greg Braggs Jr as we get you set for Bears vs Packers 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 just two days away from the highly-anticipated rematch against the Green Bay Packers. With the playoffs on the line, Ben Johnson goes through final preparations knowing that the NFC North division title could be clinched this weekend. Adam Jahns joins from Halas Hall with updates from the head coach. Plus, we have our latest update on the potential next Bears stadium. Is Northwest Indiana now an option or is it just a leverage play for Kevin Warren? X’s and Hoge’s is back this week with a look at part 2 of the rivalry. And former NFL QB and current analyst for Westwood One Ryan Leaf joins the show to give his take on Caleb Williams’ progress in Year 2. 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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Dennis Allen has had a lot on his plate all season long creating a pass rush while the defense dealt with multiple injuries. Allen has been an enormous asset for Ben Johnson. One player that Allen is directly responsible for is D’Marco Jackson who is the NFC Defensive Player of the Week. Adam Hoge is at Halas Hall with questions for Allen on Jackson and the defense. Meanwhile, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. have their 5 biggest surprises from 2025 that has helped the Bears to first place in the NFC North. Carman, Braggs and Hoge at Halas host the CHGO Bears Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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It’s Packers week and a busy day at Halas Hall as a confident group of Chicago Bears spoke at the podium. Caleb Williams is “pretty damn sure” he can make good plays against the Green Bay Packers while Grady Jarrett wants Soldier Field to be “shaking” on Saturday night. Adam Hoge reveals his report card for Caleb’s performance against the Cleveland Browns. Was this his best performance yet? Later, QB guru Tim Jenkins joins the show to give his take on how Caleb has progressed this season. Can his late-season ascension vault the team into a deep playoff run? 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 are back atop the NFC North after a blowout Bears win vs the Cleveland Browns along with a loss from the Packers vs the Broncos. Now, the 2 teams square off once again for the 2nd time in 3 weeks to fight for the top of the NFC North. Can the Bears take down the Packers this time? Join Greg Braggs Jr, Adam Rank, Phil Ottochian and Shayne Marsaw as we look back on the 10th win of the season and look ahead to the biggest game in years on CHGO Bears After Dark!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Following the Chicago Bears victory over the Cleveland Browns in Week 15, the NFL is STILL disrespecting the Bears in their playoff odds. The Bears are given just a 74% chance of making the playoffs despite being a 2-seed and a half-game ahead of the Packers who are being given an 88% chance of making the playoffs and just lost Micah Parsons to a torn ACL. Later we break down Caleb Williams’ day against the Browns. Was that his best performance of the season? We hear from Caleb after the game. Plus, Professor Lance Briggs is back with his grades for the game. Will it be straight-A’s for the Bears for the first time all season? 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 took care of business against the Cleveland Browns in NFL Week 15! Caleb Williams and DJ Moore connected for 2 touchdown passes, while D’Andre Swift scored twice on the ground. The Bears’ defense also stepped up, intercepting three passes from Shedeur Sanders to make it a rough day for Cleveland. But should Chicago be concerned about Rome Odunze’s pregame foot injury setback? Join former Chicago Bears Lance Briggs and Jerry Azumah for in-depth postgame coverage of the Bears vs Browns Week 15 matchup on the Brick by Brick Aftershow, hosted by Greg Braggs Jr.. Get analysis, highlights, and reactions you won’t want to miss! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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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!