Jason’s NBC Sports Chicago partners Will Perdue and Kendall Gill join The Full Go and talk about Pat Bev’s wild celebration, what could be improved in today’s game, and predict how many games the Bulls will win in their playoff series against the Bucks (03:06). Bucks play-by-play announcer Lisa Byington also joins to give a series preview from the Milwaukee perspective (32:00). Lastly, Jason gives his farewell to Pat Foley on the night he calls his last Blackhawks game (49:16). Host: Jason Goff ...
Apr 15, 2022•1 hr 3 min
The Full Go returns with former White Sox manager and current NBC Sports Chicago analyst Ozzie Guillén. Ozzie and Jason discuss the effects of the MLB lockout (07:39), the different styles of Latin baseball (13:58), why Mexican players are rare among MLB rosters (16:25), thoughts on Luis Robert (28:50), and technology entering in baseball (35:06). Host: Jason Goff Guest: Ozzie Guillen Producers: Steve Ceurti and Jessie Lopez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 13, 2022•50 min
The Full Go returns on the last day of the NBA season, as Jason speaks about Patrick Williams’s career night and why this could only be the beginning of nights like this for him (04:56). For the Bulls to stand any kind of chance against the Bucks, Nikola Vucevic will need to play the absolute best basketball of his career (19:20). Jason recaps the White Sox opening series vs. the Tigers, and the Cubs series vs. the Brewers (24:48). Lastly, Jason shares his emotions on Steelers and former Ohio St...
Apr 11, 2022•49 min
'The Full Go' returns as Cubs field reporter for Marquee Sports Network, Taylor McGregor, joins the show to discuss the optimism around the Cubs after their opening day win over the Brewers (01:46) and after, Jason shares why he loves opening day so much even as just a casual baseball fan (24:17). The Blackhawks announced they are going to retire Marián Hossa’s 81 jersey and Jason shares his feelings about Hossa and how his arrival changed everything (30:35). In 'Outside the Chi,' Jason talks ab...
Apr 08, 2022•48 min
The Bulls fall to the Bucks yet again; however, in the loss Jason finds some appreciation for Giannis’s play (02:16). After five years of mediocrity the Bulls are back in the playoffs (10:20). ESPN’s own Clinton Yates stops by for a deep dive into baseball ahead of Opening Day (22:16). They dive into the Afro-Latino influence in MLB, which player will command a $500 million contract, pitch counts, and more. Jason also shares his thoughts on Lonzo Ball possibly shutting it down for the rest of th...
Apr 06, 2022•1 hr 3 min
‘The Full Go’ begins with Jason trying to explain to his young son why the family dog is wearing a diaper (03:10). Following another noncompetitive loss to the Miami Heat, it may be time to confront the realities that have been staring us in the face all season long: that the Bulls may just not be good enough (14:18). The White Sox and their general manager Rick Hahn had a busy weekend that started with trading Craig Kimbrel and ended with a significant injury to their starting rotation. Jason a...
Apr 04, 2022•1 hr 15 min
‘The Full Go’ begins with the Bulls’ 135-130 overtime victory over the Clippers (04:57). DeMar DeRozan scored 50 points in a contest that the Bulls likely would have lost earlier this season. It’s been a theme all season, but there’s no better time to acknowledge how special DeRozan’s season has been and why Bulls fans may never see anything like this again (18:56). For the first time ever in a Final Four, Duke and North Carolina prepare to square off. However, there is something even more signi...
Apr 01, 2022•1 hr
‘The Full Go’ begins with Jason breaking down a much-needed victory for the Bulls (02:15). The last time the Bulls visited D.C., Chicago was firing on all cylinders. Since then, they have dropped to the fifth seed in the East and have lost most of their positive vibes. The White Sox entered the offseason with clear needs and goals in mind. As the dust settles following the lockout and the Sox prepare for the season to begin, most of their roster’s holes haven’t been filled. Jason and Chris try t...
Mar 30, 2022•1 hr 10 min
Jason begins the show by breaking down the realistic expectations for the Bulls going into the playoffs (05:42). He also tells us why Nikola Vucevic will be the Bulls’ most important player down the stretch (09:05). Actor and comedian Lil Rel Howery joins the show to talk about his partnership with Aflac and hosting the Pre-Pain Show with Wanda Sykes during March Madness (18:05). Jason next breaks down his weekend watching the tournament and why he’s enjoyed this year’s event (32:32). In Outside...
Mar 28, 2022•1 hr
Another day and another Bulls loss, as Jason begins the show discussing the 126-109 defeat to the Pelicans (01:55). A team this good should not be crumbling as bad as they are. Jason next goes through what Ryan Poles has done since the Larry Ogunjobi misstep in free agency (25:47). In Outside the Chi, Jason looks at the Tyreek Hill and Deshaun Watson trade from a different optic (35:28). Lastly, the emotions of getting caught cheating on your manicurist (44:41). Host: Jason Goff Producers: Steve...
Mar 25, 2022•57 min
‘The Full Go’ begins with the Bulls dropping another game against the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks, 126-98. They fall to 0-16 against the top teams in the NBA, so where do the Bulls go from here? Who are the real Chicago Bulls? Jason tries to answer these questions and more (05:17). Pro Football Hall of Famer “Samurai” Mike Singletary was linebacker and captain of one of the greatest defenses in NFL history, the 1985 Chicago Bears. Mike joins the show to discuss the NFL’s minority hiring p...
Mar 23, 2022•57 min
‘The Full Go’ begins by following a very busy couple of days for the Bears. Jason discusses Bears GM Ryan Poles’s first week of free agency, which featured the first misstep of his tenure, Larry Ogunjobi. After Ogunjobi failed his physical, Poles was left to find another 3-technique DT to anchor his defense (02:41). With spring training finally underway, the Cubs take the field without many of the beloved faces that fans came to adore over the years. Jason reminds us how life comes at you fast, ...
Mar 21, 2022•49 min
The NCAA tournament has returned, or as Jason calls it, “the festival of missed jump shots.” Maddie Lee (Chicago Sun-Times/House of L Podcast Network) checks in with all the latest on the Cubs from Arizona (06:57). Jason chronicles how he spent watching day one of the tournament (30:44). The Bears’ roster continues to reshape under Ryan Poles, but there are a lot of wild story lines during an exciting NFL offseason. How does the Davante Adams trade affect the NFC North? And why did Allen Robinso...
Mar 18, 2022•1 hr 8 min
‘The Full Go’ returns with a special guest, former Bull B.J Armstrong (01:44). Jason and B.J. discuss the mental aspects of being a professional athlete, using Zach LaVine’s injuries as an example (06:30). They take a deep dive and reflect on Derrick Rose’s career and why he never listened to any of the criticisms (20:52). B.J. also answers whether he thinks this era’s player empowerment would survive back in his playing days (42:16), before predicting a Michael Jordan–type run for one of the le...
Mar 16, 2022•1 hr 19 min
‘The Full Go’ returns with Jason sharing his feelings about Kevin Garnett on the night the Celtics retired his jersey (01:32) before getting into the breaking news that the GOAT, Tom Brady, is coming back for his 23rd season (12:42). Scott Merkin, who covers the White Sox for MLB.com, joins the show to discuss the return of baseball, spring training, and the White Sox’s upcoming season (19:09). Jason also discusses the much-needed Bulls win over the Cavs before sharing why he’s concerned about Z...
Mar 14, 2022•1 hr 1 min
The Khalil Mack era is officially over in Chicago, as Jason starts the show reacting to the trade. He says why he believes Mack will do just fine with the Chargers and shares his favorite memories from Mack’s short stint with the Bears (01:25). After briefly talking about the ‘Fresh Prince’ spin-off, ‘Bel-Air,’ Jason discusses the return of MLB and why despite the new CBA, big issues still loom (14:10). While watching the Nets-76ers game, Jason shares his enthusiasm for Brooklyn’s blowout win (3...
Mar 11, 2022•47 min
The Athletic’s Kevin Fishbain returns to ‘The Full Go’ to help recap a wild day in the NFL. Kevin gives his thoughts on Aaron Rodgers’s announcement that he’d re-sign with the Packers and Russell Wilson’s trade to the Broncos (02:56). Jason points out how Russ slowly maneuvered his way out of Seattle and why this trade is going to be important down the line (15:25). Kevin also shares his experience at this year’s combine and what he’s heard about Ryan Poles (20:40). Also, they go down the Bears’...
Mar 09, 2022•56 min
‘The Full Go’ begins with Jason apologizing to his producer Chris Tannehill for something that happened months ago (02:25). The Bulls dropped their fourth consecutive game on Friday night, and if they can’t get it together, the Bulls may be looking at the play-in game. Jason breaks down what the Bulls’ biggest issue has been lately, and all signs point to DeMar DeRozan running out of gas since the All-Star break (14:45). Mike Love is a Chicago radio icon who, along with his partner The Dizz, rai...
Mar 07, 2022•1 hr 33 min
'The Full Go' begins by skipping through the Bulls' 130-124 loss to the Hawks as Jason goes through the top teams in the Eastern Conference and their chances to make a run at the title. He shares his thoughts on Harden’s fit with the 76ers, Simmons’s back issues with the Nets, and the Bucks-Giannis fatigue (01:55). It was reported that Zach LaVine’s knee has not fully healed and he will probably not fully recover this season, but there is likely a reason as to why he’s continuing to play through...
Mar 04, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Bears GM Ryan Poles spoke yesterday at the draft combine, and it was our first chance to hear him talk about the Bears’ roster after evaluating the 2021 film. Jason discusses his biggest takeaways from Poles’s comments, including the new plan for the O-line (10:48), Allen Robinson’s future (17:02), who the biggest bright spot in 2021 was (18:30), and why the needs of Justin Fields remain the most important aspect of the draft (21:18). Ringer staff writer Michael Baumann joins the show to help us...
Mar 02, 2022•1 hr 1 min
‘The Full Go’ begins with a wellness check on the game of baseball, and it’s not good (03:34). As we sit on the verge of regular-season games being canceled, Jason tries to picture not only what baseball will look like in 2022 but beyond that. The lockout has already deprived baseball fans of a hot stove season and the anticipation of spring, but is the game strong enough to withstand a work stoppage in a post-COVID world (12:20)? Ringer staff writer Zach Kram has had a close eye on the Bulls th...
Feb 28, 2022•1 hr 4 min
‘The Full Go’ begins once again with yet even more praise of DeMar DeRozan (01:43). DeRozan secured the Bulls’ first win out of the All-Star break with a clutch shot in the fourth quarter to cap a 37-point effort. The newest Bull, Tristan Thompson, also made his debut last night and Jason evaluates his performance (07:41) and why there’s still plenty of room for improvement if the Bulls want to be a legitimate title contender this season (10:03). We spoke to Vincent Goodwill (Yahoo Sports) to pr...
Feb 25, 2022•1 hr 5 min
‘The Full Go’ begins with Jason taking inventory on how he feels about the state of the NCAA and college basketball (01:58). After this weekend’s altercation between Juwan Howard and Greg Gard, Jason explains why the antics of college coaches may be the best advertisement for the NBA G League (07:40). Plus, Jason exposes the hypocrisy of Tom Izzo, who championed the importance of the handshake line (12:13). Dave Helem is a stand-up comedian, writer, and former teacher. Dave joins ‘The Full Go’ t...
Feb 23, 2022•1 hr 12 min
‘The Full Go’ begins with Jason’s recap of NBA All-Star Weekend (01:00). For many basketball fans, All-Star Weekend has always been a special time to celebrate the game. With the NBA at 75, this weekend was no different, yet Jason believes there are many things that can be improved about the event (10:00). Mirin Fader (Ringer staff writer/N.Y. Times bestselling author) joins the show to discuss her profile of DeMar DeRozan (15:00). DeMar’s late-career renaissance with the Bulls didn’t happen ove...
Feb 21, 2022•1 hr 6 min
‘The Full Go’ begins with Jason discussing the state of baseball during the lockout (02:47). As we find ourselves at the NBA All-Star break, this is usually the time when baseball fans begin to get excited for their summer companion. However, with the lockout ongoing, baseball is looking at losing not only regular-season games, but new fans as well. We’ve hit the All-Star break, and we’re still looking for new ways to describe what DeMar DeRozan is doing this season. After breaking a record set ...
Feb 18, 2022•1 hr
‘The Full Go’ begins in a familiar place: standing in awe of DeMar DeRozan. DeRozan is quietly putting together one of the best individual seasons since the Jordan era. Jason breaks down why DeRozan’s success has been particularly amazing in today’s NBA (02:51) and what the Bulls must do to get DeRozan the MVP Award (07:52). Joe Cowley (Chicago Sun-Times) has seen a lot during his tenure covering the Bulls, from the D-Rose years to the rebuild and today’s new regime. He and Jason discuss the big...
Feb 16, 2022•1 hr 17 min
‘The Full Go’ begins with Jason giving his reaction to the Rams’ 23-20 Super Bowl victory over the Bengals (01:26). Next we hear Jason’s appearance with John "JJ" Jastremski of ‘New York New York’ on Spotify’s Greenroom (08:12). They give their immediate reactions to Super Bowl 56 and Aaron Donald’s legacy, and take some live reactions from the listeners. With the news that Zach LaVine will see a specialist for his knee, Jason takes a long look at the Bulls and their continuing injury problems t...
Feb 14, 2022•59 min
‘The Full Go’ begins with Jason breaking down the trade that everyone in the NBA was waiting to happen (01:49). Despite the addition of James Harden, the 76ers are still behind the Bucks and Nets as title favorites (03:15). Jason also tells us why Bulls fans shouldn’t worry about the team not making a trade at the deadline (10:57). We next go live to Radio Row as Jason is joined by Anthony Anderson (13:54), LZ Granderson, Will Leitch (26:55), Colts defensive end Al-Quadin "Quan" Muhammad (52:57)...
Feb 11, 2022•1 hr 21 min
‘The Full Go’ hits the road as Jason is in Los Angeles covering Super Bowl LVI. Quickly after arriving, Jason realized that he may be in store for a wild week on Radio Row (01:31). From walking around the Convention Center with former NFL stars to running into the media elite, Jason chronicles Day 1 on Radio Row (05:34). There's also a pretty significant football game that takes place on Sunday. Jason previews what to expect, why this is such an interesting quarterback matchup, and why we need t...
Feb 09, 2022•51 min
‘The Full Go’ begins with Jason’s recap of the Bulls' 119-108 loss to the 76ers, why Joel Embiid should be the MVP, and what the Bulls could look like after the trade deadline (01:45). The Ringer’s Dan Devine joins the show to talk about the upcoming NBA trade deadline (18:04). Have the Cavs leveled up? Has the Eastern Conference power balance flipped? What is the Bulls' identity right now, and where will they end up? Dan answers these hoops questions and much more. We open up the voicemail to y...
Feb 07, 2022•1 hr 20 min
