Best Halas Hall Podcasts (2026)

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1/6 11AM: Ben Johnson Presser from Halas Hall 45:17

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Hour 3: The guys listened to Ben Johnson as he met the media from Halas Hall, Generational Gaps, Drake Maye vs Matt Stafford for NFL MVP and Albert Breer on the NFC Playoffs and the Chicago Bears.

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MAKE HISTORY: Caleb Williams, Cole Kmet Start New Playoff Era vs Packers | CHGO Bears 1:16:04

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The Chicago Bears NFL Playoff run starts on Saturday against the rival Green Bay Packers. Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams and Cole Kmet all spoke at Halas Hall on Tuesday about the challenges ahead of them. Did Caleb hint that Rome Odunze could be back on the field in the Wild Card Round? Later, Hoge has Caleb’s report card for his Week 18 performance …

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1/6 10AM: Tom Thayer 44:17

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Hour 2: Former Chicago Bears Super Bowl Champion and Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer joined Carmen & Jurko with the latest updates on the Chicago Bears. The guys served the Lunch Rush and discussed comments from ESPN's Ryan Clark about the Bears defense.

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1/6 9AM: Shots Thrown At Ben Johnson from ESPN Milwaukee 48:23

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Hour 1: Carmen & Jurko were puzzled by ESPN Milwaukee taking shots at Ben Johnson because "he said he don't rest his players". This Saturday it's Wildcard Weekend, Bears vs Packers on Prime, does TV networks get to flex games? They guys did their NFL Playoff Draft for fun.

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PLAYOFFS SET: Chicago Bears take on Green Bay Packers for 3rd time | CHGO Bears After Dark 1:15:41

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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 th…

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FED UP: Ben Johnson Demanding MORE from Chicago Bears Offense | CHGO Bears Podcast 1:21:10

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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 th…

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1/5 11AM: The Coaches Show with Ben Johnson & Jeff Joniak 45:39

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Hour 3: The guys listened to The Coaches Show with Chicago Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson and Jeff Joniak. Carmen loses money on the Steelers vs Ravens game, fans reaction to the Bears loss to the Lions. Ben Johnson still upset the way the Bears played, a super salty tone!

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Ben Johnson, Chicago Bears Revenge DENIED to Lions | NFC No. 2 Seed | Hoge & Jahns 1:32:28

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The Chicago Bears got off to a slow start against the Detroit Lions, and their second-half surge wasn’t enough to complete the comeback at Soldier Field. Dennis Allen’s defensive scheme had no answer for Detroit early, and the offense struggled to find rhythm until late in the second half.Caleb Williams passed Erik Kramer on the Bears’ all-time sin…

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1/5 10AM: The Brunch Rush 44:03

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Hour 2: The guys served the Brunch Rush and their Players of the Weekend. The guys talk about the Bears loss vs the Lions and how. Do the Bears spend their first-round draft pick on a pass rusher, or trade their draft capital for a more established pass rush player? They also take calls on the Bears loss and how fans are feeling after the close los…

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1/5 9AM: Chicago Bears Lose To The Lions 19-16 48:11

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Hour 1: Carmen & Jurko recapped the Bears 19-16 loss to the Lions. The miscues, mistakes and mishaps. Will they show up for the playoff game against the Packers? Can you win a Super Bowl with this defense?

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AFTERSHOW: No Revenge for Ben Johnson As Chicago Bears Lose To Detroit Lions | Brick by Brick 1:06:25

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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, …

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BEARS POSTGAME: Caleb Williams & Chicago Bears Late-Game Comeback Falls Short vs Lions | CHGO Bears 2:14:13

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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 h…

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EYE ON 2-SEED: Ben Johnson, Chicago Bears seek Revenge vs Lions | CHGO Bears Podcast 1:32:19

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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 Ha…

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Ben Johnson vs Lions: Week 18 Rematch to Write Bears’ Perfect Ending + NFL Playoffs | Hoge & Jahns 1:12:25

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Ben Johnson faces his former team Sunday at Soldier Field as the Chicago Bears take on the Detroit Lions in a massive Week 18 showdown with the NFC No. 2 seed and NFL playoff positioning on the line. Hoge & Jahns break down why this revenge rematch is the biggest game of the season for Ben Johnson and how the Bears can write the perfect ending to a…

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1/2 11 AM: Ben Johnson takes the podium 42:43

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Jurko and Jesse Rogers welcome Todd Fuhrman to the program as they breakdown the weekend betting slate as they highlight the best games. Bears head coach Ben Johnson takes the podium.

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1/2 10 AM: Jurko's Keys to the Bears game 44:05

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Jurko and Jesse Rogers are in! Jurko gives his keys to the Bears Week 18 matchup against the Detroit Lions. How meaningful is this game? The guys also react to Tatsuya Imai, then welcome Mike North as he provides his best betting plays for the weekend.

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1/2 9 AM: One of the dumbest coaching decisions 48:13

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Jurko and Jesse Rogers discuss the College football playoffs and the success Indiana has had. Jesse believes that he saw one of the dumbest coaching decisions he has ever seen by Deboer. Then the two do Cover 5.

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Chicago Bears Look For Super Bowl Run In 2026 NEW YEAR’S EVE SPECIAL | Brick x Brick Podcast 1:08:21

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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 compan…

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Year of Ben Johnson: Chicago Bears’ Remarkable 2025 Turnaround | Tom Waddle Joins Hoge & Jahns 1:05:46

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Tom Waddle joins Hoge & Jahns as the 2025 season comes to a close to reflect on the Chicago Bears’ remarkable year. They break down the Bears’ head coaching search, the hiring of Ben Johnson, and how top draft picks like Colston Loveland, Luther Burden, and Kyle Monangai helped shape this season. Plus, the guys look ahead to 2026 as the Bears prepa…

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12/31 Courtney Cronin On Bears Playoff Options & Bears Vs Lions 24:33

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Courtney Cronin goes into the matchup against Detroit, Ben Johnson maybe winning COTY, Caleb's chances of winning MVP, and the evolution of Loveland/Burden.

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12/31 9am: Do You Care If Caleb Williams Gets 4,000 Passing Yards? 47:28

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The show starts off with Crosstalk with Tyler & Shea talking about New Years Eve. Is Caleb Williams getting 4,000 yards mean anything to you? Jack & Pat discuss. The guys talk about if the Bears should pick up Trevon Diggs. Jack & Pat talk about the evolution of Luther Burden & Colston Loveland.

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PLAYING TO WIN: Ben Johnson Approaching Lions Game with NFL Playoff Mentality | CHGO Bears Podcast 1:15:20

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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 number…

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12/30 11 AM: Tom Thayer 45:57

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Former Bear Tom Thayer joins Jesse Rogers and they dive into the Bears loss in San Francisco. They debate the final play and the progress this team continues to make each week.

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12/30 10 AM: The Brunch Rush 43:48

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Jesse Rogers goes through the Brunch Rush, where he looks at overreactions in the NFL after this past week. Which NFC team would you rather see in the playoffs? Jesse wants the Packers.

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12/30 9 AM: Bears Playoff Outlook 47:10

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Jesse Rogers is in today for Carmen and Jurko! Rams lose last night and now the NFC Playoff picture becomes a little more clear. Who do you want the Bears to play in their first playoff game?

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Was The Chicago Bears Loss To The 49ers A MORAL VICTORY? | CHGO Bears After Dark 1:13:09

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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 …

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PICK YOUR POISON: How the Chicago Bears SHOULD Want Week 18 to Play Out | CHGO Bears 1:07:57

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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…

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12/29 11 AM: Ben Johnson proved he is an offensive mastermind vs Niners 44:27

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The guys talk about the loss and how they are still encouraged despite the results. Ben Johnson is the future and an offensive mastermind. Head coaching jobs around the NFL will be thin this offseason...what will the defense look like next year? Could they let Jaylon Johnson walk? The guys round out calls about the Bears loss vs the Niners and cont…

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12/29 10 AM: The Brunch Rush 46:01

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The guys do The Brunch Rush and their Players of the Weekend. The guys talk about the Bears loss vs the Niners and how Caleb Williams is finally living up to his hype of being the #1 pick. Do the Bears spend their first round draft pick on a pass rusher, or trade their draft capital for a more established pass rush player? They also take calls on t…

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12/29 9 AM: Is the Bears defense holding them back from being Super Bowl contenders? 46:19

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Tyler and Shea are in for Carmen and Jurko as they recap the Bears loss vs the 49ers last night. The guys reiterate that Caleb is the guy, BUT there is a big hole in this defense and the pass rush. Are they one pass rusher away from being contenders? They take calls on the game, and talk about who is the best matchup for the Bears in the playoffs.…

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Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears Fight to the End in 49ers Shootout | Hoge & Jahns 52:14

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Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears went toe-to-toe with the San Francisco 49ers in a shootout that came down to the final play. Caleb Williams delivered all night to keep Chicago score-for-score, with huge moments from rookies Colston Loveland and Luther Burden powering the Bears offense.The Chicago Bears defense struggled to slow down 49ers runn…

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AFTERSHOW: San Francisco 49ers Escape Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears in TIGHT Finish | Brick by Brick 1:17:10

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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 th…

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BEARS POSTGAME: Chicago Bears Lose SHOOTOUT on Final Play vs 49ers | CHGO Bears 1:54:16

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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 3…

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EMERGENCY POD: Chicago Bears CLINCH NFC North After Packers Loss! | CHGO Bears 1:05:59

10d ago1:05:59

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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 divisio…

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How Ben Johnson And The Chicago Bears FLIPPED The NFC North | CHGO Bears Podcast 1:24:11

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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 legendar…

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Bears vs 49ers: Chicago Bears No. 1 Seed & NFC North on the Line | NFL Playoffs | Hoge & Jahns 1:05:26

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Hoge & Jahns are back with a Chicago Bears vs. San Francisco 49ers preview as the Bears head to the Bay Area with playoff stakes on the line. With the No. 1 seed and the NFC North race hanging in the balance, Caleb Williams and Chicago look to make a statement against Brock Purdy and the 49ers. Vic Tafur of The Athletic joins the show with insider …

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Chicago Bears, Ben Johnson are the gift that keeps on giving! CHRISTMAS EVE SPECIAL | Brick x Brick 1:37:13

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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 Brig…

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49ERS FOCUS: Ben Johnson & Chicago Bears Shift Attention to San Francisco | CHGO Bears Podcast 1:22:42

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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…

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12/23 11 AM: Courtney Cronin 42:36

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The girls start the hour taking calls on the Bears and hearing some wholesome Christmas stories. Peggy talks about the Chicago Bears stadium situation and is SICK of the back and forth. Next, Courtney Cronin talks about the Bears Pro-Bowlers and their performance against the Packers. Should the team wait on their WR core or rush them back? They end…

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12/23 10 AM: Tom Thayer 46:32

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Tom Thayer starts the hour talking all things Bears and their big win over the Packers. Who does he think got snubbed from the Pro Bowl from the Bears? What is the craziest Christmas gift or tradition you have? They do the Brunch Rush (Overreaction Monday on a Tuesday). Do the Bears have a chance to win the Super Bowl or secure the #1 seed in the N…