A smart, honest, and no-nonsense podcast about the Chicago Bears, hosted by longtime reporters Adam Hoge and Adam Jahns. From game previews and recaps to behind-the-scenes insights from Halas Hall, Hoge & Jahns brings fans trusted analysis and real football talk all year long. New episodes every week. A part of CHGO Sports.
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Kevin Fishbain, senior writer at The Athletic, interviews sports media personalities about their origin stories. Each week, reporters, columnists, play-by-play announcers, sports radio hosts, television anchors, producers and more will tell Kevin about their first jobs in the industry, and how they broke in.
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Bears vs Matt Eberflus: Game Predictions, Breakdown + More With Clarence Hill | Hoge and Jahns
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1:13:55Hoge and Jahns take a deep dive on the Dallas Cowboys in this week’s Friday preview. The Chicago Bears prepare for their Week 3 matchup. We bring in Clarence Hills from DLLS Cowboys to get the Dallas perspective of the matchup. What do the Cowboys fear most from the Bears? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor inf…
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Searching for Bears Solutions and Reminiscing With Kyle Long
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59:46Former Bears guard Kyle Long joins Hoge & Jahns to break down what Chicago must do to get back on track. From offensive line fixes to locker-room leadership, the guys search for real solutions to the Bears’ struggles. Plus, Kyle shares favorite memories from his playing days as a Chicago Bear Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pc…
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Dianna Russini, senior NFL insider at The Athletic
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39:38In episode 24, Kevin chats with Dianna Russini, The Athletic's senior NFL insider and host of "Scoop City." Prior to joining The Athletic, Russini spent eight years at ESPN. An accomplished prep athlete, Russini's story begins there, and how she loved to compete. Russini's media career, however, began in news. Inspired by the reporting she watched …
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BEARS POSTGAME: Ben Johnson Searching for Answers After Blowout to Former Team
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50:40Join Hoge & Jahns for a LIVE postgame breakdown. They waste no time to dive into the disappointing performance by the Bears in Detroit this afternoon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Adam Jahns, Adam Hoge
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Ben Johnson vs. Detroit Lions: Game Predictions, Breakdown + More With Dave Birkett
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1:11:40Dave Birkett joins our Bears–Lions preview to break down Sunday’s divisional matchup in Detroit. He weighs in on Ben Johnson’s return, shares his predictions, and explains what’s changed for the Lions since Johnson took over as Chicago’s head coach. How will this showdown play out? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.c…
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Caleb Williams Week 1 Breakdown With Tim Jenkins
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57:32Tim Jenkins joins Hoge & Jahns for a deep dive on Caleb Williams’ Week 1 debut against the Vikings. From cadence concerns to correctable mistakes, we break down what went wrong, what looked promising, and where the Bears are heading from here. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection …
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Bears vs. Vikings Breakdown: 4th Quarter Downfall, Caleb Williams Takeaways & Ben Johnson’s Debut
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1:02:18Hoge & Jahns break down the Bears' disappointing loss to the Minnesota Vikings.They share what they liked, what frustrated them, and dive into full postgame analysis — plus, don’t miss the always-entertaining listener voicemails. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of per…
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In episode 23, Kevin sets the stage for the first "Monday Night Football" game of the season between the Bears and Vikings with Joe Buck, the voice of MNF on ESPN and ABC. Buck has been calling NFL games since 1994. He was in the St. Louis Cardinals booth from 1991-2007, and has called 24 World Series and six Super Bowls. Buck has eight Sports Emmy…
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BEARS vs VIKINGS MEGASHOW: Breakdown, Picks & Over/Unders with Alec Lewis
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1:24:34The first preview show of the 2025 Chicago Bears season is HERE! Hoge & Jahns bring back all your favorite pregame segments — from breakdowns to picks and over/unders — as we get you ready for Bears-Vikings on Monday night at Soldier Field. Plus, special guest Alec Lewis, Minnesota Vikings writer, joins the show to share the Vikings’ perspective on…
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Talking Caleb Williams, JJ McCarthy and More: Kevin Fishbain is Back!
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53:21Kevin Fishbain makes his RETURN to Hoge & Jahns ahead of the Bears’ Week 1 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings! The guys break down their game predictions, dive into Caleb Williams vs. JJ McCarthy, and share their overall Bears season outlook. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collectio…
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Mike Tirico, host and play-by-play, NBC Sports
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30:02In episode 22, Kevin kicks off the NFL season with the voice of Sunday Night Football, Mike Tirico, who will call Cowboys-Eagles on Thursday night to begin the season, and then Ravens-Bills on Sunday night. With the NBA returning to NBC, Tirico will be on the call this October, then the Super Bowl in February followed by the Winter Olympics in Ital…
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GAME WEEK: Burning Chicago Bears Questions Heading into Week 1
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57:46Hoge & Jahns kick off game week with one last Bears Q&A before the regular season begins. What key questions still need answers? And what should fans expect from the Monday Night Football primetime showdown at Soldier Field against the Minnesota Vikings? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our …
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Caleb Williams Training Camp, Preseason Review with Nate Tice
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55:22Hoge & Jahns are joined by Nate Tice to break down what we’ve learned so far about the Chicago Bears’ QB1. How has Williams looked in camp and preseason? What signs point to growth, and where does he still need work heading into Week 1 against the Minnesota Vikings? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor informatio…
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Bruce Feldman, national college football insider for The Athletic and sideline reporter for Fox
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50:26In episode 21, Kevin chats with Bruce Feldman, national college football insider for The Athletic. In addition to his written work at The Athletic, Feldman co-hosts the podcast "The Audible" and is a sideline reporter for Fox's college football coverage. Before his decades spent as an authority on college football, Feldman had two main talents — go…
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Bears Training Camp Debrief: Feeling Better, Worse of the Same?
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57:54Hoge & Jahns circle back to the five big questions they tackled at the start of Bears training camp. Now that camp is in the books, are they feeling better, worse, or the same about those key areas? Plus, former NFL player and analyst Ross Tucker joins the show to share his perspective on the Chicago Bears and what to expect heading into the season…
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Bears-Chiefs Preseason Preview with Adam Amin
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49:20Adam Amin joins the show as the Chicago Bears gear up for their final preseason showdown against the Kansas City Chiefs. We break down what to watch for as the preseason wraps up, including key takeaways on QB1 and the coaching staff’s early impact. The perfect preview to get you ready for Friday’s game! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. Se…
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Adam Hoge and Adam Jahns, Bears reporters and podcast hosts at CHGO
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1:02:32In episode 20, Kevin chats with Adam Hoge and Adam Jahns, hosts of the aptly-named "Hoge and Jahns" podcast about the Chicago Bears. They've covered the Bears alongside Kevin for over a decade. It's a special triple-origin-story episode, as Hoge and Jahns each go through their journeys in sports media, and then go into how their podcast began as it…
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Breaking Down Caleb Williams Big Preseason Performance | Hoge and Jahns
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53:34Hoge & Jahns dive straight into the Chicago Bears’ dominant shutout win over the Buffalo Bills at Soldier Field. The offense set the tone of the game from the first drive, and Ben Johnson’s confidence continues to shine in the preseason. Plus, special guest Joe Buscaglia, Bills reporter, joins the show to give us Buffalo’s perspective on the game. …
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Caleb Williams’ QB Tier Ranking: What NFL GMs, Coaches Told Mike Sando | Hoge and Jahns
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47:49Mike Sando has revealed his annual NFL QB tiers and rankings and Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams did not rank favorably, landing 23rd on his list. Sando joins Hoge and Jahns to reveal what he was told about the second-year signal caller from opposing GMs and coaches. What will it take for Williams to surge in next year’s ranking and tiers? Adam Hog…
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Bryan Curtis, editor-at-large at the Ringer, co-host of The Press Box
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41:19In episode 19, Kevin chats with Bryan Curtis, an editor-at-large at The Ringer and co-host of the media podcast, "The Press Box," one of the podcasts that helped inspire this one. Curtis got his start as an intern at the New Republic before heading to Slate. He then got an opportunity to write the media column for Play, a magazine inside the New Yo…
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Bears-Dolphins Recap: 10 Players Who Stood out in Preseason Opener
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1:00:37Hoge & Jahns kick off the week by breaking down the Chicago Bears' first preseason game against the Miami Dolphins at Soldier Field. They dive into the key performances, highlight who stood out, and discuss what to watch for as the team prepares for their next matchup against the Buffalo Bills. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://…
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