
CHGO Chicago Bears Podcast
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.
Latest episodes

Feb 19, 2025 • 1h 13min
Chicago Bears RAISE season ticket prices following 12-loss season | CHGO Bears Podcast
Following a 12-loss season, the Chicago Bears plan to increase season ticket prices for fans by 10% in 2025. Is the home schedule in line with the price increase? Later, we dive into our 2025 storyline wishlist. Would we want to see Aaron Rodgers play against the Bears again? ALLCITY Draft Analyst Fran Duffy joins for his weekly hit to discuss possible fits for the Bears with their 1st-round pick. Is Kelvin Banks Jr. the safest pick? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Live Podcast.

Feb 18, 2025 • 1h 14min
FRANCHISE TAG BEGINS: Decisions loom for Trey Smith, Sam Darnold | CHGO Bears
Adam Hoge is back from vacation as the Franchise Tag window begins today. Important decisions loom for players such as Trey Smith, Sam Darnold and Tee Higgins that could impact the Chicago Bears. Later, we reveal our free agent wishlist. Who’s in each of our top-3? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Live Podcast.

Feb 17, 2025 • 1h 15min
KEEP OR CUT: Which Chicago Bears are on the roster bubble? | CHGO Bears Podcast
As the Chicago Bears move through the NFL offseason, the CHGO Bears crew looks at the roster bubble to determine who has an edge on making the 2025 roster and who might be looking elsewhere. Is captain Cole Kmet firmly entrenched on the roster? Which Bears free agents could be brought back? Later we’re joined by Sam Bruchhaus of Sumer Sports to talk Senior Bowl prospects to find fits for the Bears. Join Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Live Podcast.

Feb 14, 2025 • 1h 18min
Rooting interests in Ian Cunningham interviewing with Jaguars | CHGO Bears Podcast
Chicago Bears Assistant GM Ian Cunningham interviews with the Jacksonville Jaguars today. Should Bears fans be rooting for him to be hired due to the two 3rd round compensatory draft picks they would receive? Or should they root for him to stay with the Bears as Ryan Poles’ right-hand man? Taylor Doll joins of Windy City Gridiron and 1010 XL in Jacksonville joins to give both perspectives of the interview. Later, we speak with Tom Grossi, noted Packers fan, to see how his spirits are after the Bears finally defeated the Packers in the Bears season finale. Join Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast.

Feb 13, 2025 • 1h 16min
Could Cooper Kupp be the Bears replacement to Keenan Allen? | CHGO Bears Podcast
The Super Bowl is officially in the rearview mirror and the NFL offseason is starting to take shape. Los Angeles Rams WR Cooper Kupp is reportedly available via trade. Could he be the replacement to Keenan Allen in the Chicago Bears WR room? Plus, Aaron Rodgers has been told that he won’t be retained by the New York Jets. Could he once again find himself in the NFC North? Later, we talk to Ross Tucker and Daryl Johnston to get their takes on the Chicago Bears past season. Join Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast.

Feb 12, 2025 • 1h 13min
How Mekhi Becton could reshape the Chicago Bears O-Line | CHGO Bears Podcast
Super Bowl Champion Mekhi Becton hits the free agent market and could fill a big need for the Chicago Bears. ALLCITY draft analyst Fran Duffy joins to give his take on Becton and also continues his weekly preview of potential Bears targets in the NFL Draft. We also talk to ESPN's Chris Canty. Join Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast.

Feb 11, 2025 • 1h 15min
REPORT: Bears Assistant GM Ian Cunningham to interview with Jaguars | CHGO Bears Podcast
Albert Breer reported Tuesday morning that Chicago Bears Assistant GM Ian Cunningham will interview for the Jacksonville Jaguars GM vacancy on Friday. What does that mean for the Bears in draft capital AND in possibly having to replace Ryan Poles’ right-hand man? Later, we talk to NFL on FOX reporter Jay Glazer and former NFL O-Lineman Geoff Schwartz. Join Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast.

Feb 10, 2025 • 1h 24min
SUPER BOWL REACTIONS: How can the Chicago Bears reach the Super Bowl? | CHGO Bears
The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 59 Sunday night. Today the CHGO Bears react to the game from a variety of angles. Which player should Bears fans want MOST that played in the Super Bowl? What can Dennis Allen do to be the Bears version of Vic Fangio? Plus, Saquon Barkley revealed he was close to signing with the Bears in the offseason. How diofferent would the Bears season have gone with Barkley in the fold? Could Ashton Jeanty make a difference in the run game if the Bears select him. All of that coming up on the CHGO Bears Live Podcast.

Feb 7, 2025 • 1h 9min
David Montgomery & Jahmyr Gibbs talk Ben Johnson on final day of Radio Row | CHGO Bears Podcast
It’s the final day of Radio Row in New Orleans! Today, David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs join the show to preview exactly what the Chicago Bears are getting in new Head Coach Ben Johnson. Later, it’s PART 2 of Jaxson Smith-Njigba on the show. Last year he warned Bears fans of what they were getting with then-Offensive Coordinator Shane Waldron. What can he warn us of this year? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast LIVE in New Orleans.

Feb 6, 2025 • 1h 34min
Virginia McCaskey passes away, Live reaction from New Orleans | CHGO Bears Podcast
The Chicago Bears organization was suddenly shaken Thursday as matriarch Virginia McCaskey passed away at the age of 102. The CHGO Bears Podcast is live from Media Row in New Orleans with reaction.
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