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The Full Go with Jason Goff

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Chicagoland’s own Jason Goff teamed up with The Ringer to put his unique spin on the Windy City sports scene. Featuring insight and analysis, interviews with friends and people who matter in town, and reaction from you, the listener, it’s your new home for all things Chi.
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Episodes

Is the NFL Trash? Plus, Who Is Scottie Pippen Talking to?

With the Bears idle on Sunday, Chicagoans got an opportunity to sample some NFL action they normally wouldn't see during a typical Bears Sunday. Jason explains why the NFL in 2021 can be unwatchable (unless you’re betting on games) (0:10). As Scottie Pippen makes the rounds promoting his new book, he has said several things that have many Bulls fans (including Jason) scratching their heads. Scottie wants to be remembered as the greatest of all time. Jason poses two simple questions: “Who is Scot...

Nov 15, 20211 hr 6 min

The Bulls Better Buckle Up for This West Coast Trip, Plus WNBA Finals MVP Kahleah Copper

Jason opens with the news that Nikola Vucevic will miss time after a positive COVID test and explains why the Bulls might have to just hang on and hope for the best during their upcoming West Coast swing (00:30). Next, he chats with Kahleah Copper of the WNBA champion Chicago Sky about her Finals MVP, how her career brought her to Chicago, what she’s learned from Candace Parker, and more (19:18). Finally, he closes it out with some voicemails on the Bulls and whether Bears fans should get their ...

Nov 12, 20211 hr 10 min

Goff’s B-Day Night at Bulls-Nets, Bears’ Silver Lining with Jim Trotter Plus College Hoops with Stephen Bardo

Jason opens with his birthday night at Bulls-Nets including the impressive win and his viral moment with James Harden (00:32). Then, he breaks down the Bears’ loss on Monday Night Football, why he doesn’t want to blame the refs and why this was the game where Justin Fields’ talent was as clear as day (11:31). Next, Jason chats with NFL reporter Jim Trotter about his experiences covering the league, his thoughts on Justin Fields, and why he hopes the Bears don’t ruin him like many other quarterba...

Nov 10, 20211 hr 43 min

Why Justin Fields Will Break Out on ‘MNF,’ Bears-Steelers Preview With Ryan Shazier, and Checking in on Bulls Joy

After the Bulls' back-to-back losses against the 76ers, Jason checks in with Bulls fans to see if they’re still riding high after their hot start to the season (0:10). Find out why Jason believes Justin Fields has the opportunity to shine on Monday night (10:00). Ryan Shazier joins the show (14:18) and talks about the injury that ended his career and changed his life. Plus, Ryan tells us how he almost didn't end up at Ohio State University, and later previews tomorrow’s ‘Monday Night Football’ m...

Nov 08, 20211 hr 17 min

Bulls November Gauntlet, State of the Big Ten with Howard Griffith, Aaron Rodgers’s Cowardice, and Robert Sarver’s Ignorance

The Bulls may be off to a great start, but several questions remain ahead of their tough November schedule. Jason discusses some red flags that may create issues later in the season (0:10). Howard Griffith (Big Ten Network) joins the show to talk about the state of the Big Ten, locker room culture before social media, and what happened to the fullback position (15:00). In Outside the Chi, Jason tees up Aaron Rodgers and Robert Sarver for their headlines this week (50:00). Host: Jason Goff Guest:...

Nov 05, 20211 hr 10 min

Around the NBA With Wosny Lambre

Jason is joined by The Ringer’s Wosny Lambre (2:00). Wosny takes us around the league and tells us what he thinks about the new-look Bulls and which teams will separate themselves throughout the season. Plus, the guys discuss where Jay-Z’s ‘Reasonable Doubt’ ranks among the greatest hip-hop albums of all time (55:00). Jason takes your phone calls on Coby White, touches on the Bulls’ big win on Monday night, and revisits the concept of the Bulls “teetering” from the last episode (1:03). Host: Jas...

Nov 03, 20211 hr 15 min

Bears-49ers Recap, This Is Why You Drafted Justin Fields, and a Bulls Season That’s Already Teetering

Jason opens the show by breaking down the Bears' 33-22 loss to San Francisco. Sean Desai didn’t have a great day at the office, but Bill Lazor provided a solid game plan for the best performance of Justin Fields’s career (0:10). The Bulls are fun, they are back, but their season is teetering following the news that Patrick Williams will miss the season (24:00). Jason also chronicles the incident in which a Bulls fan bum-rushed the set of NBC Sports Chicago following the game. The Bears tried to ...

Nov 01, 20211 hr 4 min

Bears-49ers Preview, Bulls-Knicks Recap With John Jastremski, Blackhawks Organizational Failure With James Neveau

Jason opens the show by previewing Sunday’s Bears-49ers matchup and explains why he believes this should be a victory for the Bears (0:10). The Bulls and Knicks turned the clock back to the ’90s, with the Bulls coming out on the losing end for the first time this season (7:30). John Jastremski of ‘New York, New York’ joins the show for our first Ringer crossover to recap Bulls-Knicks (14:00). In the wake of Kyle Beach stepping forward as John Doe in the Blackhawks sexual abuse case, we visit wit...

Oct 29, 20211 hr 17 min

Matt Nagy on the Hot Seat, Rob Schaefer on the Bulls' 4-0 Start, and Matt Miller Scouts Justin Fields

Jason opens the show by sharing a couple of former NFL players' thoughts on what Matt Nagy is doing wrong and why he should be gone (0:10). Rob Schaefer (NBC Sports Chicago) shares his keys to the Bulls' 4-0 start, and what concerns Bulls fans should have going forward (10:00). Matt Miller (ESPN/NFLDratScout.com) tells us how he evaluates a rookie quarterback who may or may not be utilized properly. Matt has some ideas on how to give Justin Fields help as he navigates his way through his first N...

Oct 27, 20211 hr 16 min

Who Could Have Possibly Seen This Bears Disaster Coming? Oh, Right. Everyone.

Jason opens by recapping what we all saw coming a mile away: another Bears disaster during an island game (00:30). At least there are some things to be optimistic about in Chicago, like the 3-0 Bulls. Jason previews what could be a pivotal early stretch in the 2021-22 season (25:00). Finally, as always, we allow our callers to air their Bears frustrations on the voicemail line (33:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 25, 202147 min

Bears-Bucs Preview, Bulls Season Opener Recap, and Random NBA Encounters

Welcome to ‘The Full Go’! Jason opens by turning back the clock to the last time the Bears faced Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady in back-to-back games (00:30). With basketball season underway, Jason takes your phone calls on your random NBA encounters (13:25). The Bulls opened their season with a victory for the first time in five seasons Wednesday night. Jason breaks down the new-look Bulls, what they did well, and what this team could become this season (35:35). In ‘Outside the Chi,’ Jason address...

Oct 22, 20211 hr 5 min

The League Is Back! NBA Season Preview With Vincent Goodwill

Welcome to ‘The Full Go’! Jason opens by celebrating the return of the NBA and why the Bulls could finally be back (0:30). Vincent Goodwill (Yahoo Sports/SiriusXM) joins Jason to discuss all of the big NBA story lines heading into the season, from Ben Simmons to Kyrie Irving to how the Bulls could be one of the surprise teams in the East (19:00). Host: Jason Goff Guest: Vincent Goodwill Producers: Stefan Anderson and Chris Tannehill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...

Oct 20, 20211 hr 16 min

The "I Own You" Game recap, Mark Tauscher on Bears-Packers, and Brian Kenny on MLB Postseason

Welcome to 'The Full Go'! Jason opens the show by recapping yet another Bears loss to Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers (0:30). Former Green Bay Packers lineman Mark Tauscher (ESPN Milwaukee) joins the show to explain why Green Bay has been the hammer to the Bears' nail in this rivalry (14:00). How can MLB’s postseason get better? MLB Network’s Brian Kenny answers this question and much more (27:00). We close by letting you air out your Bears frustrations on the 'Full Go' voicemail (47:00)...

Oct 18, 20211 hr 21 min

Bears/Packers Preview, White Sox post mortem with A.J. Pierzynski, and Kyle Brandt channels his inner Bears meatball

Wipe off that smile, its Packers week. Jason opens the show by going over some of the more important matchups for this weekend’s matchup on the lakefront (0:10). A.J. Pierzynski (2005 World Series Champion/FOX Sports Analyst) dissects what went wrong with the Sox in the ALDS (23:00). Kyle Brandt (NFL Network/The Ringer) talks about his journey from Chicago to producing for Jim Rome and ultimately ending up on NFL Network (55:00). Jason closes the show by highlighting what Packers Head Coach had ...

Oct 15, 20211 hr 43 min

White Sox Eliminated, and Jon Gruden Hits “Idiot Bingo”

Jason opens up by sharing his appreciation of Richie Aprile in ‘The Sopranos’ (0:10) during a recent rewatch. The White Sox’s season comes to an end after a disappointing effort against the Astros. Jason explains what the Sox can do to avoid watching the playoffs from home in 2022 (11:00). Why do we continue to be surprised when privileged, empowered men like Jon Gruden continue to exhibit questionable behavior (26:00)? Plus, you vent your frustrations with the White Sox on the Full Go voicemail...

Oct 13, 20211 hr 6 min

Sox Win and Stay Alive! Plus, Did the Bears Find Their Winning Formula?

Jason opens with the White Sox showing some heart in a big Game 3 win to stay alive against the Astros. He explains why the Sox might have learned something valuable tonight and why nights and atmospheres like that make being a fan worth it (00:32). Then, he reacts to the Bears’ surprising win in Vegas, including Bill Lazor deserving some props, the defense stepping up, and why they might have found a winning formula with Justin Fields (16:47). Finally, Jason closes it out with some listener voi...

Oct 11, 202158 min

WHITE SOX GO DOWN 0-2. IS THIS SERIES OVER?

Jason hops on for a bonus episode with his reaction to to the White Sox’s 9-4 loss in Game 2 against the Astros. He explains why he thinks the team got outplayed, why Tony La Russa got it wrong, and whether the White Sox can make this a series as they head back to Chicago. Plus he closes it out with some listener voicemails. We always want to hear from you! Leave Jason a message on the Listener Line at 773-359-3103.Host: Jason Goff Producer: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...

Oct 09, 202129 min

ALDS Game 1 Recap, the Art of QB Play With J.T. O’Sullivan, and Family and Hockey With Seth Jones of the Blackhawks

Jason opens up by recapping the White Sox' ALDS Game 1 loss in Houston (0:30). We open up the phone lines to your White Sox angst (15:00). Former NFL QB J.T. O’Sullivan joins the show to talk about the art of quarterback play, and why Justin Fields should have been QB1 since day one (21:00). One of the biggest moves of the NHL offseason was the Blackhawks' acquisition of defenseman Seth Jones from Columbus. Seth joins Jason to preview what should be an exciting season for the Hawks (52:00). Host...

Oct 08, 20211 hr 25 min

ALDS Anxiety, Sox/Astros Preview with Len Kasper, Cubs Season Recap with Russell Dorsey

Welcome to ‘The Full Go’! Jason opens up by trying to sort through his White Sox anxiety ahead of Game 1 of the ALDS (1:00). We get a playoff preview with the radio voice of the Sox, Len Kasper (ESPN 1000 AM), who also reflects on his first year on the job (14:00). We open up the phone lines to whatever is on your mind (38:00). We catch up with Russell Dorsey (Chicago Sun-Times) in the aftermath of one of the toughest Cubs seasons in franchise history (50:00). In Outside The Chi, Jason addresses...

Oct 06, 20211 hr 31 min

Shoutout to Bill Lazor and Simple Football!

Jason opens up by saluting the Bears coaching staff for getting back to the basics during their 24-14 victory over the Lions at Soldier Field (0:30). After waxing poetic about Soldier Field and what it means to Chicago, Jason shared his experiences in the stands during the game (12:00). We open up the voicemail line and hear your concerns on David Montgomery’s injury and the Bears going forward (23:00). Following the game, Matt Nagy refused to clearly address the play-calling situation; Jason ca...

Oct 04, 20211 hr 2 min

Soldier Field Will Always Feel Like Home, a White Sox Postseason Primer With James Fegan, and Bears-Lions Preview With Lomas Brown

Welcome to ‘The Full Go’! With the Bears searching for a new place to call home, Jason explains why Lake Shore Drive and McFetridge will always hold a place in his heart as a Bears fan (0:10). James Fegan from The Athletic tells the story of the 2021 White Sox and previews the postseason (16:30). Jason takes your phone calls to discuss the Bulls' title window and iconic Chicago broadcasters (45:00). Lomas Brown of the Lions Radio Network previews Sunday’s matchup with Detroit (56:00), and Tanney...

Oct 01, 20211 hr 38 min

Matt Nagy, the Problem Might Be You

Welcome to ‘The Full Go’! Jason opens the show by discussing some of the highlights from Bulls media day (0:10). As the national media continues to weigh in on Justin Fields and the Bears, Jason draws from personal experience to explain Matt Nagy’s dynamic with quarterbacks (17:00). The Ringer's Ben Solak joins the show to discuss Matt Nagy’s game plan and his overall disdain for Nagy as a play-caller (28:00). There’s a lot of love and a lot of pain in today’s voicemails, including a Bears fan i...

Sep 29, 20211 hr 7 min

Matt Nagy Needs to Go, and Bears Postgame Reaction With Lance Briggs

Welcome to ‘The Full Go’! Jason comes in hot by torching the Bears and Matt Nagy following an embarrassing 26-6 loss in Cleveland. After three seasons of excuses, is it finally time to find someone else to coach the Bears (0:10)? Postgame, Nagy himself said “It starts with me,” so where do the Bears go from here (19:00)? Next we take your calls on ‘The Full Go’ voicemail (26:00), and you didn’t hold back. Lance Briggs (NBC Sports Chicago/7x Pro Bowl LB) has seen some bad offensive performances d...

Sep 27, 20211 hr 6 min

White Sox Clinch AL Central. Plus: Bears Preview With Jim Miller, College Football Story Lines with Adam Kramer, and Fake Vaccine Cards in the NFL With Kalyn Kahler.

Welcome to ‘The Full Go’! Jason opens the show by celebrating the Chicago White Sox, who were crowned AL Central champs earlier today in Cleveland. Jason celebrates José Abreu, who has been with the White Sox through many lean years and has managed to not only remain a leader but continue to produce at a high level (0:30). Justin Fields gets his first NFL start this Sunday in Cleveland, so we brought in former Bears QB Jim Miller (SiriusXM/Chicago Bears Network). Jim shares his insight on what F...

Sep 24, 20211 hr 31 min

JUSTIN FIELDS WILL BE THE BEARS' STARTING QB SUNDAY

Jason hops on for a bonus episode with his initial reaction to the news that Justin Fields will get his first start for the Bears this Sunday against the Browns. He talks about why the city of Chicago should be excited for the start of a new era, whether we’ll see Andy Dalton play again, and why this should be the last quarterback Matt Nagy gets to develop as Bears head coach. We always want to hear from you! Leave Jason a message on the Listener Line at 773-359-3103. Host: Jason Goff Producer: ...

Sep 22, 202116 min

Are You a Bad Bears Fan, Ozzie Guillen on White Sox Struggles, Adam Amin Finds His Voice

Welcome to ‘The Full Go’! Jason opens the show by chronicling the latest developments in the Justin Fields saga. Bears head coach Matt Nagy has yet to make a decision about who will be under center this Sunday against the Browns as Andy Dalton deals with a knee injury. Plus, the White Sox are crawling to the finish line, and Jason is a bit anxious (00:30). Ozzie Guillen is an analyst for NBC Sports Chicago and was the White Sox manager the last time the team won an AL Central title in 2008. Ozzi...

Sep 22, 20211 hr 43 min

We Are Now Entering the Justin Fields Era

Jason opens the show by recapping the Bears’ 20-17 victory over Cincinnati (0:30). Justin Fields got the bulk of the reps following Andy Dalton’s knee injury. We saw some inexperience, but we also got a good look at the first-round pick’s upside. Then, Jason opens up the voicemail line at 773-359-3103 (16:00). Where does Luis Robert rank among Chicago baseball’s best prospects? Jason also receives a call from “Vince in Detroit” who may have a counterpoint to “Bill in L.A.” and his Celtics bias. ...

Sep 20, 202153 min

The Truth Can't Hide at Halas Hall

Jason opens by talking about moving and settling into a new spot while launching a new show (00:30). Then, he discusses Bears OC Bill Lazor and his comments regarding Justin Fields's readiness. The truth is starting to spill out of Halas Hall, and everyone is starting to realize what's going on (2:00). Next, Jason takes your calls. Who is the face of the White Sox? What makes a good NFL coach? What about the Bulls? And what are fair expectations for Patrick Williams in 2021-22 (8:00)? Later in t...

Sep 17, 20211 hr 2 min

Week One Autopsy of Matt Nagy's System

Jason opens by getting some clarity on the question that he posed on Sunday: What does Andy Dalton do that Justin Fields can’t? Bears coach Matt Nagy was asked just that, and Jason reacted to Nagy’s answer. (0:30). Bears WR Marquise Goodwin inadvertently shared a damming observation about Sunday’s game plan vs the Rams (12:00). We always want to hear from you! Leave Jason a message on the Listener Line at 773-359-3103. We even hear from a rabid Boston fan who calls himself Bill in L.A. (15:00). ...

Sep 15, 20211 hr 13 min

Bears QB Controversy: What Did Andy Dalton Do That Justin Fields Couldn’t?

Welcome to The Full Go! Jason opens with the Bears' loss to the Rams on Sunday Night Football and wonders why this Bears coaching staff still thinks Andy Dalton should be playing over Justin Fields (04:00). Then, he reacts to a bunch of calls on the listener voicemail line (45:20) before chatting with former Bears Olin Kreutz and Alex Brown about the quarterback situation and their outlook for this team the rest of the season (59:50). Finally, Jason closes it out looking at some of the other tea...

Sep 13, 20211 hr 29 min
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