The Full Go with Jason Goff - podcast cover

The Full Go with Jason Goff

The Ringerwww.theringer.com
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.
Last refreshed:
Follow this podcast in the Metacast mobile app to refresh it and see new episodes.
Download Metacast podcast app
Podcasts are better in Metacast mobile app
Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episodes

Look at What the White Sox Did While We Were Watching the Bears | Ep. 150

As we enter the final weeks of the baseball season, the White Sox are starting to get hot at just the right time (04:03). Jason also backs up Ozzie Guillén's comments suggesting Tony La Russa has become a distraction. Bears reporter Patrick Finley joins the show to share his thoughts on the Bears' win over the 49ers, what happened with Darnell Mooney, how Ryan Poles's rookie class performed, and more (18:57). A former NFL coach apparently isn’t a fan of Justin Fields or Trey Lance (39:32). In Ou...

Sep 14, 20221 hr 8 min

Disciplined Bears Overcome the 49ers, and Buying Into Matt Eberflus | EP. 149

The city is buzzing after a 19-10 Bears win over the 49ers (02:30). Jason credits how well-disciplined the Bears played in tsunami-style weather. He also applauds rookies Jaquan Brisker and Kyler Gordon, who stepped up in the win (22:13). Justin Fields’s postgame celebration is going to be iconic for the rest of the season, and as long as he shows flashes of his potential, there’ll be reason to remain enthused. Last but not least, Jason plays your voicemails after the Bears held their own agains...

Sep 12, 20221 hr 14 min

Cheers to Expectations, Plus Domonique Foxworth on Justin Fields, and Roy Wood Jr. Talks About His Comedy Career | Ep. 148

Despite the Sky losing, The Full Go returns on a terrific sports night (01:20). The Sky’s title expectations made them fun to watch, unlike other teams in the city. The NFL has returned, and after watching Josh Allen and the Bills beat down the Rams, Jason is excited to watch Justin Fields on Sunday (10:54). ESPN’s Domonique Foxworth joins the show to clarify his recent comments about the Bears and Fields (36:15). He also discusses why he thinks the 49ers are going to be just fine with Trey Lanc...

Sep 09, 20221 hr 53 min

Thank God for Football Featuring James Jones and Mark Potash | Ep. 147

The Full Go returns on another night of disappointing West Coast baseball, as the White Sox couldn’t find any offense and lost 3-0 to the Mariners (01:14). He also comments on the Sky's loss to the Sun as they enter an elimination game on Thursday. Former Packers receiver James Jones joins the show to discuss his expectations for the Packers this season, which of the young receivers he’s most excited about, his 2012 season when he led the NFL in touchdown catches, and more (13:27). The Chicago S...

Sep 07, 20221 hr 18 min

An Antoine Walker Career Retrospective, Changing His Narrative, and Helping Young Players | Ep. 146

The Full Go returns as Jason shares that his hopes for the White Sox remain alive, and he shines a light on Dylan Cease (02:55). While discussing Albert Pujols's 695th career home run, Jason lists of some of the greatest video game athletes of all time (10:00). Celtics legend and Chicago’s own Antoine Walker joins the show for a candid conversation about his basketball career, playing with Paul Pierce, joining the Heat in 2005, how his interview in 'Broke' affected his life, and more (29:25). Ho...

Sep 05, 20221 hr 40 min

The White Sox Made Me Do It | Ep. 145

The Full Go returns as Jason begrudgingly opens the show by discussing the White Sox, and sharing his excitement for the return of college football (01:11). The NBA is back in the news, as Donovan Mitchell is now a member of the Cavs. Jason reacts to the surprise move by the Cavs and discusses what the trade means for the Bulls (09:20). With college football officially underway, Jason brings on Pete Fiutak from College Football News (26:17). They discuss how the top teams in college football usu...

Sep 02, 20221 hr 1 min

Having an Extra Fun Time at the Ballpark, and Pete Bercich on the Vikings' Season | Ep. 144

The Full Go returns as Jason tries to find another way to avoid talking about the White Sox (01:16). This includes discussing the start of the college football season, and a special shout-out to a couple having a little extra fun during the Cubs-Blue Jays game. Longtime Vikings radio analyst Pete Bercich joins the show to discuss Minnesota's upcoming season (34:04). They discuss the differences to expect under the new coaching regime, the excitement to see Kirk Cousins perform under Kevin O'Conn...

Aug 31, 20221 hr 25 min

Done With the White Sox, Why Road Trips Suck, and the Bears Are BACK! | Ep. 143

The Full Go returns on the heels of a divine intervention in which Jason couldn’t watch the White Sox game, and after a season of excuses, maybe it’s time to blame everyone outside of the Sox organization (04:15). After the Bears' final preseason game, Jason and Tony are ready to pack their bags for the Super Bowl (32:54). After a Mickey Mantle baseball card sold for over $12 million, Jason reminisces about when he used to collect sports cards (48:20). Host: Jason Goff Producers: Steve Ceruti, J...

Aug 29, 20221 hr 7 min

Average Is As Average Does, and G Herbo on Music, Life, and Being an Artist | Ep. 142

The Full Go returns as Jason laughs his way through tonight’s White Sox game (01:20). He’s left nearly speechless as the Sox's season-long struggles and frustrations continue. Former NFL lineman Ross Tucker (from 'The Ross Tucker Football Podcast') joins the show for an in-depth analysis on the Bears, Justin Fields, Roquan Smith, and Ryan Poles (15:28). Next, rapper G Herbo joins the show ahead of his headline performance at Bulls Fest during Labor Day weekend (29:40). They discuss his creative ...

Aug 26, 20221 hr 24 min

The Sky’s the Only Limit in Chicago’s Sports Scene, Plus Lomas Brown With a Lions Preview | Ep. 141

The Full Go returns as Jason shouts out the reigning WNBA champion Sky for being the only sports team in Chicago doing their job (08:12). Also, why the White Sox are getting exactly what they deserve (11:58). Jason discusses Matt Eberflus’s game plan of playing his starters for up to a half during the Bears' final preseason game (29:27). Former Detroit Lions offensive tackle Lomas Brown joins the show to help Jason preview the Lions season, what he’s seen from Aidan Hutchinson, the evolution of ...

Aug 24, 20221 hr 20 min

The Real Goff Vibes and Lupe Fiasco | Ep. 140

The Full Go is back this week with an in-depth episode as Jason discusses his beef with how his coverage of the Chicago sports scene is viewed (3:30), he discusses Roquan Smith returning to practice after a short "hold-in" ( 14:20), and will Patrick Williams be as good as his summer mixtapes (20:41). Later in the pod, Jason goes 1-on-1 with Chicago rap legend Lupe Fiasco (34:30) as they discuss his new role teaching at MIT, his creative process, and a lot more. Host: Jason Goff Guest: Lupe Fiasc...

Aug 22, 20221 hr 34 min

Does My Excitement Deceive Me? Plus, Fighting Illini Expectations With Bret Bielema | Ep. 139

The Full Go returns, but Jason neglects to discuss the Astros stomping the White Sox to go all in on the Bears (04:45). He discusses what he liked from the team after their 27-11 preseason victory over the Seahawks. Are the Bears about to be better than we all thought? Jason is joined by Illinois Fighting Illini football head coach Bret Bielema, as they discuss the team's expectations, how the university plans on handling NIL, the secrecy of football coaches, and more (27:22). Lastly, Jason open...

Aug 19, 20221 hr 1 min

A Candid Conversation With Joy Taylor, God Bless Johnny Cueto, Plus Giannis to the Bulls? | Ep. 138

Despite Dylan Cease having a rare lackluster start, the White Sox beat the Astros. Riding a five-game win streak, the Sox are just a game behind the Guardians for the AL Central lead (01:02). Jason applauds Johnny Cueto for joining the team in the middle of the season and challenging his teammates to be better. Fox Sports 1 and The Herd co-host Joy Taylor joins the show to discuss her radio journey, how she handles the double standards in the industry, working with Colin Cowherd, the national pe...

Aug 17, 20221 hr 26 min

The Bears Mess With Roquan, A Challenge for the Sox, Plus Embarrassing Moments | Ep. 137

The Full Go returns as Jason and the crew recap their weekends before sharing what they think is the most embarrassing thing that could happen to you in public (01:17). Jason discusses what he saw from the Bears in their first preseason game (26:06). This week will see the White Sox face the Astros and Guardians, as Jason challenges the team to make a strong case for the playoffs (40:44). He also points out players who have begun to play better like Andrew Vaughn and A.J. Pollock. Unless the Bea...

Aug 15, 20221 hr 34 min

Olin Kreutz on the Bears' Issues, and the Truth About the Field of Dreams Game | Ep. 136

The Full Go returns as Jason opens up by discussing the Field of Dreams game involving the Cubs and Reds (01:31). Not surprisingly, the White Sox lost three of four to the Royals as their disappointing season continues (13:28). With the Bears' first preseason game this weekend, Jason brings on former All-Pro center Olin Kreutz (21:38). They go through all the Bears' problems and issues going into the season, including the offensive line, the receiving corps, Roquan Smith, and more. Host: Jason G...

Aug 12, 20221 hr 1 min

Becoming a Man, Dissecting Roquan’s Note, and Happy Retirement to the GOAT | Ep. 135

The Full Go returns as Jason opens up by discussing his day with his son, and how today he became a man (01:14). Roquan Smith officially requests a trade from the Bears, as Jason completely dissects Roquan’s note and shares his feelings about the situation (11:57). The White Sox split a doubleheader with the Royals, but also lost Tim Anderson for 4-6 weeks due to a hand injury (34:06). In Outside the Chi, Jason discusses the news coming out of Oklahoma involving Cale Gundy (45:48). Lastly, Jason...

Aug 10, 20221 hr 10 min

Not Much to Say About the Sox, Cubs' Future With Meghan Montemurro, and Decoding the Bears With Josh Schrock | Ep. 134

The Full Go returns as Jason discusses his time playing in a celebrity softball game before detailing why the WNBA's Sky are the best team in all of Chicago (01:47). After splitting the series with the Rangers, Jason breaks down what he learned about the White Sox (15:19). He also discusses some of the comments made surrounding Tony La Russa getting caught dozing off. Meghan Montemurro from the Chicago Tribune returns to the show, as she discusses Willson Contreras staying with the Cubs, an upda...

Aug 08, 20221 hr 10 min

The Sox Slow Torture, Pat Finley On the Bears, and the Return of Your Voicemails | Ep. 133

The Full Go returns with more of the same ol' sad White Sox stuff (01:19). The Sox are talented enough to win in the weak AL Central division, but the team needs to stop riding high on nothing. Patrick Finley from the Chicago Sun-Times and the 'Halas Intrigue' podcast joins the show to discuss the latest out of Bears training camp (19:50). Pat gives an update on Teven Jenkins, what he’s seen (or hasn’t seen) from Justin Fields, and why he’s so high on rookie Kyler Gordon. Plus, the return of you...

Aug 05, 20221 hr 14 min

Chicago Deadline Nothingness With Eno Sarris and Chris Tannehill, Plus RIP Vin Scully | Ep. 132

The MLB trade deadline came and went, but the White Sox remained quiet and the Cubs kept their guys, as Jason got his hopes up for nothing (01:23). The underwhelming season continues to test his Sox fandom. Jason is next joined The Athletic’s Eno Sarris and 670 The Score’s Chris Tannehill (24:40). They break down why the Sox didn’t make a move, why Tony La Russa was never the right choice for this team, and why the Cubs chose not to trade Ian Happ and Willson Contreras. Tanny also discusses his ...

Aug 03, 20221 hr 47 min

RIP Bill Russell, LaMond Pope on the White Sox’s Inconsistencies, and Bears Expectations With Kevin Fishbain | Ep. 131

The Full Go returns and despite the White Sox's win, Jason goes all in on the team (01:24). He's then joined by LaMond Pope, who covers the White Sox for the Chicago Tribune (17:01). They discuss what the rest of the season will look like for the Sox, the team’s lack of basic fundamentals, Eloy Jimenez, and more. The Athletic’s Kevin Fishbain returns to the show as they break down everything coming out of Bears training camp, including Justin Fields' progression, Teven Jenkins, Ryan Poles’s impr...

Aug 01, 20221 hr 17 min

Movie Theater Robbery, Plus Josh Perry on his Broadcast Journey and Big Ten Expansion | Ep. 130

'The Full Go' returns as Jason discusses the Cubs' loss to the Giants before sharing his experience going to watch a movie in 4DX 02:28). Jason is joined by Big Ten Network’s Joshua Perry as they discuss Josh’s journey into broadcasting, Big Ten expansion, Ohio State, and more (17:49). With training camp underway, Jason brings you the latest with the Bears (58:34). Host: Jason Goff Guest: Joshua Perry Producers: Steve Ceruti, Jessie Lopez, and Tony Gill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...

Jul 29, 20221 hr 20 min

What to Do on Nude Beaches | Ep. 129

The Full Go returns as Jason is joined by Russell Dorsey, host of the Sports Adjacent Podcast and an MLB insider for Bally Sports and Stadium. Before going into baseball, Jason asks Russ his opinions on nude beaches (04:03). Russ shares his experience going to Los Angeles for the All-Star Game, before diving into the disappointment of the White Sox, and what are the next steps for the Cubs (17:57). While in L.A., Russ caught up with Kris Bryant and shares his conversation with the former Cub abo...

Jul 27, 20221 hr 5 min

Raise Your Glasses to Minnie Minoso, Plus The Bigs on Bears Training Camp | Ep. 128

Shakeia Taylor returns to The Full Go to discuss Minnie Minoso’s Hall of Fame induction, what took so long for it to happen, what needs to change with Hall of Fame voting, and the minority involvement in baseball (11:48). Jason is next joined by Herb Howard from The Bigs as they discuss all things Bears with the season inching closer (34:24). Also, the White Sox are absolutely going to waste Dylan Cease’s stellar season (54:47). Host: Jason Goff Guests: Shakeia Taylor and Herb Howard Producers: ...

Jul 25, 20221 hr 8 min

Fighting the Neighborhood on Vacation | Ep. 127

Jason returns from vacation and opens the show by sharing his real feelings on vacation before reminiscing about how he built his sports card collection as a kid (03:01). He also shares that he was involved in a car accident that led to a wild interaction (14:08). As MLB teams return from the All-Star break, Jason and Tony go through the latest news with the Cubs, White Sox, and Bears (42:12). Lastly, Jason congratulates 670 The Score for celebrating 30 years (01:18:42). Host: Jason Goff Produce...

Jul 22, 20221 hr 38 min

Thomas Q. Jones on 'Johnson', Losing in the Super Bowl, and Reinvention | Ep. 126

The Full Go returns as Jason is joined by former Bears running back and actor/producer Thomas Q. Jones (04:40). They discuss his Bounce network show 'Johnson', how he went from the gridiron to Hollywood, and the similarities between football and acting. Also, Thomas describes what it was like being a part of the Bears' 2006-07 Super Bowl run and his bond with the late Cedric Benson (21:03). While discussing the Super Bowl, Thomas mentions why he struggles watching the big game to this day, befor...

Jul 18, 20221 hr 3 min

Time for a Change in the South Side, Plus Nicole Auerbach on Big Ten Expansion | Ep. 125

The Full Go returns as Jason discusses why it’s time for Tony La Russa to go (11:28). The Athletic’s Nicole Auerbach joins the show to discuss the impact of USC and UCLA moving to the Big Ten (30:08). It was announced that the Bears traded for receiver N'Keal Harry as Jason calls a friend who is familiar with Harry to get insight on the newest Bear (52:49). Also, why the latest news of Lonzo Ball’s injury is worrisome (01:01:12). Lastly, a congratulations to former Blackhawk Duncan Keith as he a...

Jul 13, 20221 hr 22 min

Putting Sports in Perspective, Plus a Conversation with Iman and Ahrii Shumpert | Ep. 124

The Full Go returns as Jason opens the show by discussing what’s going on in the city, mid South Side baseball, and the WNBA All-Star game (04:38). After witnessing a medical emergency, Jason reminds everyone to tell your people you love them. Next, Jason is joined by brothers Ahrii and Iman Shumpert (41:36). They discuss working together on their own podcast, ‘Iman Amongst Men’, growing up in Oak Park, Iman’s other interests outside of basketball, Carmelo Anthony’s mentorship, and more. Host: J...

Jul 11, 20221 hr 35 min

What Can Go Wrong Will Go Wrong | Ep. 123

The Full Go returns after another White Sox loss as Jason lets it all out on this deadass team (01:53). The way this season is going, if there is something that can go wrong, it absolutely will go wrong for the Sox. The Blackhawks are going into a rebuild after trading away Alex DeBrincat and Kirby Dach. So to help discuss the future of the Blackhawks, Jason brings on Evan F. Moore (17:50). They discuss the Blackhawks' draft night, culture and diversity in hockey, and more. Host: Jason Goff Gues...

Jul 08, 202254 min

Be Better. Plain and Simple. | Ep 122

Jason opens up the show expressing his feelings and emotions following the mass shooting in Highland Park, Illinois (01:43). The White Sox have been disappointing all year long, and we're nearing a breaking point (25:56). Is it time for Tony La Russa to go? Jason continues to discuss Brittney Griner’s imprisonment in Russia, as it was announced that the WNBA star wrote to President Biden to ask for help, but there's been little to no movement on getting her or other American detainees released (...

Jul 06, 20221 hr 1 min

Beats, Rhymefest, and Life | Ep. 121

‘The Full Go’ returns on the eve of Independence Day as Jason asks the question everyone is asking before discussing the Bulls free-agent signings (02:50). He also reminisces on watching Derrick Rose’s dunk on Goran Dragic and the significance of Zach LaVine signing his max contract with the Bulls. Last month, Golden State Entertainment, an affiliate of the Warriors, announced that Grammy award–winning musician and Chicago native Rhymefest had signed a multi-album recording deal. Rhymefest joins...

Jul 04, 20221 hr 47 min
For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android