Hoge & Jahns: a show about the Chicago Bears

Hoge & Jahns are live from Utopian Tailgate as the NFL season is officially here! The guys kick off the 2026 Bears season with their biggest likes and dislikes, the top storylines heading into Week 1 and some bold predictions for the season ahead. Hoge & Jahns also make their season predictions for the Bears, break down what they’ll be watching most closely and share their thoughts on what could define Chicago’s season. All that and more from a special live taping of Hoge & Jahns at Utopian Tailgate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...

Hoge & Jahns are live as they dive into their sit down with Caleb Williams . Stacey Dales joins the guys to break down Caleb’s thoughts on his growth as a leader, his relationship with Ben Johnson, his approach heading into the season and what’s ahead for him in Chicago. Caleb also opens up about his diet, his next contract, his desire to remain a Bear long-term and the frustration that still lingers from last season’s playoff exit. Plus, Stacey shares her biggest takeaways from her conversation with Caleb, what she’s seeing around the Bears and the storylines she’s wa...

The Bears have wrapped up their preseason finale against the Tennessee Titans, and the 53-man roster is officially set. Now, Hoge & Jahns take a position-by-position look at the roster and rank each group from best to worst. The guys discuss their initial thoughts on the final roster, some of the notable decisions and additions, and the biggest questions still surrounding the team heading into the regular season. Which position groups are the Bears' biggest strengths? Which rooms have the most concerns? And how does the roster stack up from top to bottom? All that and more on another live edition...

Hoge & Jahns are live from Nashville after the Bears and Titans wrapped up a joint practice in Music City. The guys break down their biggest takeaways from the day, including a strong showing from the Bears offense and Ben Johnson putting his creativity on display. They also hear from Caleb Williams after practice, dive into the defensive standouts and hear from veteran Grady Jarrett before looking ahead to Saturday’s preseason matchup. Who stood out? What caught Hoge & Jahns’ attention? And who will they be watching most closely this weekend? All that and more from Nashville on another edition of Hoge...

The Bears are back from Cincinnati, and Hoge & Jahns are breaking down their biggest likes and dislikes from the preseason matchup with the Bengals. With roster decisions continuing to take shape, Jahns unveils his latest 53-man roster projection and the guys go position by position through some of the biggest battles still developing on the roster. Who is making a case for a roster spot? How are the competitions shaping up? And how will the Bears handle the final spots at linebacker and running back? Plus, the guys discuss the new DieHard deal and upcoming live watch along at Utopian...

Hoge & Jahns are in Cincinnati after the Bears and Bengals wrapped up a joint practice ahead of Saturday’s preseason matchup. The guys break down what they saw from the Bears on both sides of the ball, including the offense’s red-zone success and the latest developments at left tackle. Plus, we hear from TJ Edwards on playing with Devin Bush, and the development of rookies Malik MuhammadDillon Thieneman. Plus, he addresses the absence of Kyler Gordon. Finally, we hear from Jay Morrison of BengalsTalk.com to get the Bengals’ perspective ahead of Saturday's game against the Bengals in Cinncinati. Hosted...

The Bears have their first preseason game in the books, but plenty of roster battles are still up for grabs. Hoge & Jahns break down the biggest competitions still unfolding at training camp, including the safety spot next to Dillon Thieneman, the third running back, and the battle for the nickel corner job. The guys also discuss whether the Bears need a sixth receiver, the Kaden Davis-Scotty Miller competition, and how the left tackle situation could unfold with Ozzy Trapilo working his way back into the mix. All that and more on another live edition of Hoge & Jahns. Hosted by Simplecast...

Ben Johnson’s World: Bears Preseason Plans, a Day in the Life and More Hoge & Jahns are live with another Bears training camp check-in! With the preseason opener on the horizon, the guys break down what to watch as the Bears prepare for their first game, including Tyson Bagent getting the start, the left tackle competition, Dillon Thieneman’s role, and one player each they’ll be watching closely. Plus, The Athletic’s Dan Pompei joins the show to discuss his latest reporting on Ben Johnson and what goes into the Bears head coach’s day-to-day approach. All that and more on an...

Ryan Poles joins Hoge & Jahns for an exclusive conversation from Bears training camp. The guys react to the latest news surrounding Coby Bryant before sitting down with Poles to discuss the state of the team and some of the biggest storylines at Halas Hall. Hoge & Jahns then break down the Ryan Poles interview, including the latest on Ozzy Trapilo’s potential return, Braxton Jones’ progress, and the Dillon Thieneman matchup against Colston Loveland. Plus, the guys discuss Ben Johnson’s continued intensity at camp and the first scrimmage-style practice as the Bears prepare for the 2026 season and their first preseason matchu...

Hoge & Jahns are here with a mini-pod edition to react to a major injury update on Ozzy Trapilo. Ryan Poles joined Hoge & Jahns this morning and provided more context on his status and the possibility of a return during training camp. Hoge & Jahns react to the news and what it could mean for the Bears’ offensive line moving forward. The full Ryan Poles interview and conversation will be released tomorrow morning at 10 a.m. on a live edition of Hoge & Jahns. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of pe...

Ben Johnson joins Hoge & Jahns! The Chicago Bears head coach sits down for an exclusive conversation from training camp, covering the latest around his team, and his explosive approach heading into the 2026 season. Hoge & Jahns react to the interview and break down the latest Bears news, including injury updates, the signing of safety Xavier Woods, and what to watch next at Halas Hall. Plus, they preview Tuesday's Bears scrimmage at Stevenson High School. All that and more on another edition of Hoge & Jahns! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and...

Bears training camp rolls on, and Hoge & Jahns are breaking down everything from another busy week at Halas Hall. The guys discuss the latest developments surrounding Caleb Williams, the offense's progress through camp, and the biggest takeaways from recent practices. They also react to Darnell Wright's contract extension, the latest injury updates, and the storylines shaping the Bears as preseason approaches. Plus, The Athletic's Mike Sando joins the show to discuss Caleb Williams' place among the NFL's quarterbacks, what he's seeing around the league, and where the Bears stand heading into the 2026 season. All that and more on another live...

Training camp is rolling on, and Hoge & Jahns are back to check in after the first three practices at Halas Hall! The guys break down everything they've seen and heard from Ben Johnson, Dennis Allen, Caleb Williams, Rome Odunze, and more as the Bears continue to build toward the 2026 season. Who has been setting the tone early in camp? Which players are standing out the most? Hoge & Jahns discuss the early buzz surrounding Luther Burden, Colston Loveland, and other emerging playmakers, while also diving into the biggest position battles, injury updates, and storylines to watch as camp continues. All that...

Bears training camp is officially underway! Hoge & Jahns are LIVE to react to the first day at Halas Hall, breaking down everything they heard from Ben Johnson and Ryan Poles as the 2026 season begins to take shape. The guys discuss Caleb Williams' continued development, the biggest position battles to watch throughout camp, and which players could be poised for breakout performances. Plus, they share their biggest takeaways from Day 1 and what Bears fans should be watching as training camp rolls on. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...

We're back! Training camp is right around the corner, and Hoge & Jahns are getting you ready with a full position-by-position preview of the roster. The guys break down expectations for Caleb Williams, the biggest position battles to watch, and which players have the most to prove over the coming weeks. From the competition at left tackle and center to the excitement surrounding Rome Odunze, Luther Burden, Dillon Thieneman, Coby Bryant, and more, Hoge & Jahns discuss the storylines they'll be following closely at Halas Hall. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection...

It’s time for the ultimate Bears mailbag. Join us LIVE at 10 AM for a special 'Ask Us Anything' episode of Hoge & Jahns, featuring questions submitted from all across our social channels. We’re covering everything — Chicago Bears season predictions, training camp storylines, breakout players, roster battles, expectations for Caleb Williams, and whatever else you threw our way. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hoge & Jahns are LIVE to break down the end of the Bears’ offseason program and look ahead to what’s next as training camp quickly approaches. The guys discuss key camp dates, important joint practices against the Bengals and Titans, and the biggest storylines to watch heading into late July. Later, Chris Emma of 104.3 The Score joins the show to share his minicamp takeaways, including thoughts on Caleb Williams, standout young playmakers, Montez Sweat, and more. All that and more on another edition of Hoge & Jahns. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...

Hoge & Jahns are LIVE with a full Bears minicamp recap as they break down Caleb Williams’ development, the biggest standouts from the offseason program, and the key storylines to watch as training camp approaches. The guys discuss who impressed throughout minicamp, why they believe Caleb Williams is positioned for a big summer, and the biggest questions that still surround this Bears roster. All that and more on another LIVE edition of Hoge & Jahns. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hoge & Jahns are LIVE to break down the biggest question surrounding the 2026 season: just how dangerous can Ben Johnson’s offense become? The guys react to Ben Johnson’s latest comments on how he has evolved as a play caller and discuss the abundance of offensive weapons now surrounding Caleb Williams. Plus, are we overlooking Colston Loveland’s potential impact? Could the rookie tight end emerge as one of the most productive pass catchers on the team? Later, Hoge & Jahns discuss Jahns’ latest article revisiting the Bears’ 2023 draft class, including the development of Darnell Wright, Tyrique Stevenson, Gervon Dexter, Terell Smith and...

Hoge & Jahns are LIVE with a full Bears OTAs rundown, breaking down the 10 players generating the most buzz at Halas Hall. The guys start with Caleb Williams and react to Ben Johnson’s comments about what it takes to become a top-five quarterback in the NFL. They also discuss Montez Sweat, Jaylon Johnson, and the impact the Bears’ veteran leaders are having as the offseason program continues. Later, the focus shifts to the Bears’ young playmakers, including Rome Odunze and his opportunity to step into a bigger role following the departure of DJ Moore. Plus, thoughts on Luther Burden, rookie safety...