Hoge & Jahns: a show about the Chicago Bears

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Chicago Bears Set to Hire Ben Johnson as Head Coach

2025-01-2144:39

Emergency podcast episode: The head coaching search is finally over! The Bears are set to sign Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson to a deal. Join Hoge & Jahns as they share their initial thoughts and reactions to the arrival of a top head coaching prospect in Chicago. https://www.youtube.com/live/mF0PU9nEfTI?si=G_8f_V1hQWrWQN8U Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coaching Search Vibe Check with Cowboys and Bills Experts

2025-01-1501:04:48

Joe Buscaglia and Jon Machota of The Athletic join Hoge & Jahns as the top names for the Bears' coaching search have shifted. Buscagailia gives his thoughts on young Bills coordinator, Joe Brady. Later in the episode, Machota joins to share his take on former Dallas Cowboys head coach, Mike McCarthy. Hoge & Jahns want to know, is he the right guy for the Bears? Plus, producer Kent Garrison enters the conversation and wraps up his five-year journey with the show. Thank you, Kent! https://youtu.be/Q1-ybcEFlzQ?si=Y_jTYhL0-MOYt3sh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thomas Brown Officially Interviews for Bears Head Coach as Mike Vrabel Heads to New England

2025-01-1455:27

Mark Potash of the Chicago Sun-Times joins Hoge and Jahns for an updated look at the Bears' head coach candidates. Bears interim head coach Thomas Brown is set to begin another week of interviews. Meanwhile, Mike Vrabel holds his first press conference as the new head coach of the New England Patriots. How does Vrabel's move impact Chicago's search for a new head coach? https://youtu.be/FjSJSy512w8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bears Coaching Search in Full Swing with Mike Sando

2025-01-1052:57

Mike Sando, National writer for The Athletic and Hall of Fame selector, joins Hoge and Jahns as the Bears undergo their first week of interviews. Is Pete Carroll's energy the opposite of what the players have been asking for? https://youtu.be/4s_l1rcvOWo?si=RbX2szZH1BpbVDVd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reactions to Ryan Poles Press Conference w/ Kevin Fishbain

2025-01-0801:02:03

Hoge and Jahns break down the responses from Bears GM Ryan Poles following his end-of-year press conference. Can one offseason fix the issues at Halas Hall? Additionally, the season's final voicemails are featured after the Bears' victory over the Packers. https://youtu.be/7SkCDyq8HcU?si=mRK1zfPiMuA0TjmT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Likes & Dislikes from the Packers win

2025-01-0629:01

Is the season finale win over the Green Bay Packers a turning point for this franchise? Hoge & Jahns go over their Likes & Dislikes from the win LIVE from Lambeau Field as we head toward Black Monday and the Bears offseason. VIDEO - https://youtu.be/BLga7m0FN6o Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bears season finale preview & picks w/ Mike Heller

2025-01-0301:21:32

Mike Heller joins Hoge & Jahns to preview the final game of the season. He shares insights on the Packers fan base, offers his thoughts on Jordan Love, and discusses what steps he believes the Bears should take in their post-season head coach search. Plus, Hoge & Jahns answer the big five questions and over/under picks sent in from listeners. VIDEO - https://youtu.be/57ILeIGszfI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dianna Russini talks top Bears coaching candidates

2024-12-3150:16

Dianna Russini, Senior NFL Insider from The Athletic's Scoop City is here to share some news on the top Bears head coaching candidates. What is she hearing about Mike Vrabel, Ben Johnson and others? VIDEO - https://youtu.be/yTt4udln-54 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bears lose 10th straight - can it get worse?

2024-12-2701:03:49

The Adams are at a new level of despair as they go LIVE on YouTube to react to another baffling Bears loss. Can Ryan Poles survive? Can Ben Johnson fix this? Let's discuss the Bears' loss to the Seahawks on Thursday Night Football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bears vs. Seahawks Preview & Picks with Kevin Fishbain

2024-12-2401:04:41

Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic sits down with Hoge and Jahns for a Christmas Eve special edition. The Bears prepare for their match-up against the Seahawks, so it only felt right to re-visit the Shane Waldron era. Join them as they discuss the Bears red flags that were over-looked early into the season. Plus, they answer The Big Three questions (holiday edition) and Over/Unders. What are your predictions for Thursday? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Johnson news & Bears-Lions postgame

2024-12-2355:10

Hoge & Jahns react to the news regarding head coaching candidate Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears before digging into some of Ben's handy work against the Bears in week 16 with Likes & Dislikes. Also, your voicemails! VIDEO - https://youtube.com/live/XhTt0NgrijY?feature=share Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A historical look at the Bears w/ Jack Silverstein + Lions picks

2024-12-2001:30:10

Check out Jack's book: https://a.co/d/80kVAY3 Jack Silverstein joins Hoge & Jahns as they dive into the history of the organization, ownership and hall of fame induction. In addition, they look ahead as the Bears face the Lions at Soldier Field. Do the Bears have an advantage against Detroit considering their injury report and performance level in the cold weather? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We need to talk about Caleb Williams

2024-12-1701:03:371

Hoge & Jahns react to yet another bears prime time loss, and one that the QB did not look great in. Let's talk realistically about Caleb WIlliams before getting to your Vikings voicemails and welcoming in Kevin Fishbain for some Fish Man perspective on the latest loss. VIDEO - https://youtube.com/live/0y_5buYiSEc?feature=share Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bears coaching search vibe check with Zak Keefer & Vikings picks

2024-12-1301:09:52

Hoge & Jahns welcome NFL writer for The Athletic, the one and only Zak Keefer to the podcast to help us sift through some of the coaching search rumors. Is Belichick out in Chicago now? What would the Bears get in Ben Johnson, exactly? What about Aaron Glenn? Plus, Three Big Questions and Bold Predictions for Week 15. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Potash sounds off on the Bears Front Office

2024-12-1147:011

Mark Potash of the Chicago Sun Times joins Hoge & Jahns for the first time this season to comment on his column criticizing the Bears front office. Potash questions the leadership decisions at Halas Hall. He notes that if the Bears weren't selling an addictive product, they would be out of business. Do you agree? Plus, more thoughts and insights on the head coaching position. VIDEO - https://youtu.be/1B6pZdO9CDE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Likes & Dislikes from Thomas Browns' first loss

2024-12-0951:16

Interim Bears head coach Thomas Brown got his first chance to make a difference on Sunday against the 49ers, and things didn't go as planned. Hoge & Jahns are here to react accordingly and bring you some Likes & Dislikes. VIDEO: https://youtube.com/live/H4PVT73JZnU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle Shanahan Bears rumors & 49ers Preview & Picks

2024-12-0601:07:511

Matt Barrows of The Athletic joins Hoge & Jahns to see if there's any credibility to the rumors of a possible trade for Kyle Shanahan. Plus, 49ers preview talk and Three Big Questions, Over/Unders and more. VIDEO - https://youtu.be/-Wp4o4jAu48 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should the Bears pursue Belichick? + press conference reaction

2024-12-0456:27

Now that Matt Eberflus has been fired, the pressure to succeed now falls on Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles. Kevin Fishbain joins the pod to share his Eberflus reaction and Hoge runs Jahns and Fish through a little game of YES OR NO regarding the future of the Bears. VIDEO - https://youtu.be/SOPowL76IRY MERCH - hogeandjahns.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The inside story of Matt Eberflus' firing

2024-12-0230:421

Hoge & Jahns return on the heels of the Matt Eberflus firing by the Chicago Bears as Jahns takes us into the details of his incredible write-up with Dianna Russini on the end of Eberflus' tenure, players emotions, and how the front office handled the situation. VIDEO: https://youtu.be/viMMsKxlXzc READ: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5957910/2024/11/30/matt-eberflus-fired-bears-players-locker-room/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Eberflus FIRED! Hoge & Jahns react

2024-11-2958:071

Hoge & Jahns react to the firing of Matt Eberflus the naming of Thomas Brown as interim coach, and what could be next for the Chicago Bears. BLACK FRIDAY SALE - hogeandjahns.com VIDEO - https://youtube.com/live/z1I5bUiVrWU?feature=share Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comments (10)

John Curtin

Take this down

Apr 6th

ID24524798

Tell us what happened with Kruetz or We have to assume it was on you. If you insulted him its on you, if you didn’t its on him. Tell us what happened

May 5th

Brett Michael Anderson

loud drone in background of episode. Can't listen to that

Jan 6th

Paul Brusca

The amount of advertising, shameless self-promoting, small talk, and mundane bs is astonishing. More Bears and less crap.

Nov 8th

Alvin P.

best bears podcast with thee best sound bytes. I'm not a math major

Mar 22nd

Todd Bates

Best Bears pod

Dec 14th

Tony Heninger

best Bears podcast by far! BEAR DOWN!

Nov 14th

Ritchie Scott

Awesome content. Love these guys!

Chris Mann

easily the best bears podcast

Sep 11th

Eric Haden

BEST BEARS PODCAST OUT THERE!

Jul 24th

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