Jason starts things off with a breakdown of Tuesday's cross-town classic that saw the Cubs defeat the White Sox. He’s then joined by Bulls center Andre Drummond to discuss Dre’s personal journey through professional basketball, and what the big man is looking forward to next season (16:30). Next, Jason shines a light on the big contract offer for international soccer star Kylian Mbappé, and predicts that Jaylen Brown’s deal may be a sign that similar money is on the way for NBA players in the ne...
Jul 26, 2023•1 hr 49 min
'The Full Go' returns with the producers sharing their weekend activities and Jason inviting us into his dining experience at Medieval Times. He then dives into the White Sox and Cubs' mediocrity, before examining the latest buzz from the Bulls' offseason and the rest of the NBA (20:48). Jason then shares his reactions to Jim Nugent’s comments in the Chicago Tribune regarding the Pat Fitzgerald firing at Northwestern, and shaking his head at the Chase Claypool injury situation at Bears training ...
Jul 24, 2023•1 hr 25 min
Jason starts the pod by sharing his reactions to a roller-coaster day for Chicago baseball teams, which saw the White Sox actually play some decent ball in their win over the Mets and a Cubs team have its weakened defense exposed in a loss versus the Cardinals. He then gives an update on the ongoing Northwestern scandal and predicts that more reports will come out about the university and throughout college athletics in the very near future (24:22). Finally, Jason talks about Justin Fields's QB ...
Jul 21, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Jason starts the pod by shining a light on the Chicago Tribune article detailing the degrading hazing rituals experienced by former Northwestern QB Lloyd Yates, opening up yet another chapter in the ongoing scandal that has enveloped the university's athletic department. He’s then joined by Laurence W. Holmes from the Chicago Sun-Times and 670 The Score to further discuss the situation at Northwestern (15:29), and break down the state of Windy City baseball (35:55). Leave us a message on the ‘Fu...
Jul 19, 2023•1 hr 13 min
On this edition of the 'Full Go' podcast, Jason discusses his weekend activities, which include being possibly intimidated by, but mostly inspired by, people in Chicago (4:28). Jason also breaks down the Chicago baseball scene and all its ... glory? (27:45) Jason also talks about the fact that even after some good wins against the Atlanta Braves, the Sox still have deep issues to fix (37:00). And on the North Side, what is Cubs president Jed Hoyer going to do at the trade deadline to inspire Cub...
Jul 17, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Jason starts the pod by firing up the trade machine and inserting the Chicago Bulls as the third team in a dream Miami Heat–Damian Lillard trade scenario. Jason is then joined by sports radio analyst Danny Parkins from 670 The Score to recount his bizarre week as one of the principal reporters on the most recent allegations of student-athlete abuse at Northwestern University, this time involving the baseball team and fired coach Jim Foster (17:37). Leave us a message on the ‘Full Go’ listener li...
Jul 14, 2023•1 hr
Jason shines a light on the scandal involving Pat Fitzgerald and Northwestern football and shares his admiration for the investigative journalism that brought the issue to light. Jason is then joined by Illinois state Representative Kam Buckner to talk about the steps he’s taking legislatively to eradicate on-campus hazing (29:48). Leave us a message on the ‘Full Go’ listener line at 773-359-3103 or write to us at TheFullGo@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you! The Ringer is committed to respon...
Jul 12, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Jason starts the pod by recounting his experience at the Drake–21 Savage concert at the United Center. He then shares his reaction to the first moments of NBA summer league and examines the possibilities of the newly announced midseason tournament before shining a big light on the Keke Palmer–Usher fiasco (20:22). Finally, Jason takes a look at the state of the White Sox's roster and hopes that the organization can make some positive moves with the MLB draft already upon us and the trade deadlin...
Jul 10, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Jason starts off the pod by digging into producer Tony’s Florida vacation, getting hyped about tonight’s Drake concert, and sharing his reactions to the new Killer Mike album ‘Michael.’ He’s then joined by Joe Cowley from the Chicago Sun-Times to talk about youth sports, the Chicago Bulls’ offseason outlook, and the future of the Zach LaVine–DeMar DeRozan experience (28:43). Leave us a message on the ‘Full Go’ listener line at 773-359-3103 or write to us at TheFullGo@gmail.com. We'd love to hear...
Jul 07, 2023•1 hr 17 min
Jason starts off the pod by sharing his reaction to the Supreme Court decision on affirmative action. He then breaks down the White Sox–Angels series and points to Shohei Ohtani as the best current MLB player (11:14). Finally, he’s joined by Vinnie Goodwill from Yahoo Sports to talk about Goodwill's experiences covering the NBA draft in person, Ja Morant, and the state of the Chicago Bulls heading into free agency (21:44). Leave us a message on the ‘Full Go’ listener line at 773-359-3103 or writ...
Jun 30, 2023•59 min
Jason starts the pod by sharing his excitement for the Blackhawks' no. 1 pick in the draft, and he hopes that it will propel them above the mediocrity surrounding the other Chicago sports teams. Next, he marvels at Los Angeles Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani’s historic talents and wonders why the MLB has yet to tap into his marketability (17:51). Finally, Jason is joined by Phil Thompson from the Chicago Tribune to discuss the Hawks' projected selection of Connor Bedard and how he could uplift hock...
Jun 28, 2023•52 min
Jason starts the pod by grilling producer Tony about his first time helming the grill at his family BBQ over the weekend. He then breaks down the White Sox’s impressive 4-1 win over the Red Sox on Sunday and gives big praise to Luis Robert Jr., who’s been making a strong All-Star case over the last few weeks (28:54). Finally, Meghan Montemurro from the Chicago Tribune joins Jason to talk about the Cubs vs. Cardinals London Series and much more (42:52). Leave us a message on the ‘Full Go’ listene...
Jun 26, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Jason starts things off by sharing his reactions to all of the big trades and moves that happened during a very interesting NBA draft night. He then focuses on the Bulls’ relative inactivity so far this offseason and wonders what Chicago execs Marc Eversley and Artūras Karnišovas are envisioning for a team whose fan base is thirsty for basketball glory (15:09). Jason ends the pod by examining the draft night outfit trends on some of the incoming talent and rating the TV broadcast (40:49). Leave ...
Jun 23, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Jason starts off the pod by sharing his reactions to a very successful day of Chicago baseball, in which the Cubs shut out the Pirates, and the White Sox gutted out at tough win against the Rangers. He then talks about the Juneteenth holiday, and details his experiences at the golf course on his day off (14:05). Jason ends the pod by diving into the Zach LaVine trade rumors, and pointing out what the Chicago Bulls’ brass and fans should be focusing on during NBA draft night (27:19). Leave us a m...
Jun 21, 2023•52 min
Jason starts off the Father's Day pod by sharing his feelings about the holiday and detailing the nuances of his relationship with his father, both growing up and when he ultimately became a dad. He then digs into the trade rumors about Bradley Beal to the Suns and wonders if his beloved Bulls could somehow acquire Chris Paul (30:59). Jason ends the pod by talking about the Tim Anderson situation and the White Sox’s current form (53:37). Leave us a message on the ‘Full Go’ listener line at 773-3...
Jun 19, 2023•1 hr 11 min
Jason starts the pod by sharing his reactions to Mike Malone’s big day at the Denver Nuggets championship parade and the trade rumors surrounding Zach LaVine and Bradley Beal. Next, he dives into the litany of recent media shenanigans involving NBA players and asks if the Bulls’ front office can be trusted with the team’s roster moving forward (22:14). Finally, he’s joined by Josh Schrock of NBC Sports to discuss Justin Fields’s development and more Chicago Bears training camp buzz (46:59). Leav...
Jun 16, 2023•1 hr 18 min
Jason starts the pod by sharing his thoughts and insights on the rumors surrounding the personal struggles of White Sox All-Star Tim Anderson and how they are being portrayed in the media. Next, he details some of his recent addictions, particularly the Max documentary ‘The Curious Case of Natalia Grace’ (30:09). Finally, he’s joined by street fashion icon Dave Jeff to break down the Hyde Park Summer Fest coming up in June (40:10). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please check out ...
Jun 14, 2023•1 hr 11 min
Jason begins the podcast with one last shout-out to Jimmy Butler as he anticipates a Nuggets win over the Heat on Monday to close out the NBA Finals. He’s then joined by Keith Smith from Spotrac.com to break down the player contract landscape around the NBA and specifically with the Bulls and Patrick Williams (24:29). Next, he talks about the history of Michael Jordan’s relationship with the media (39:58) and comments on Zion Williamson’s current situation (52:58). Finally, Jason shares his conc...
Jun 12, 2023•1 hr 24 min
Jason starts the pod off by detailing the White Sox’s success against the Yankees on Tuesday and taking a look at their upward trajectory as a team the last few weeks. He then shines a light on the controversy surrounding the LIV-PGA merger (17:17) before being joined by former NFL tight end and current TV personality Clay Harbor to discuss the state of the Chicago Bears and more (31:43). Leave us a message on the ‘Full Go’ listener line at 773-359-3103 or write to us at TheFullGo@gmail.com. We'...
Jun 07, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Jason starts the pod by sharing a highly amusing encounter he had in the snack aisle while out shopping at Mariano’s. Next, he dives into the Heat’s victory over the Nuggets in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, and breaks down how Miami was able to navigate the ebbs and flows of the game to come up with the win (22:49). Finally, Jason opines about Chicago Bears CEO Kevin Warren and the team’s possible future stadium locations (55:55). Host: Jason Goff Producers: Steve Ceruti, Tony Gill, and Chris Sutton...
Jun 05, 2023•1 hr 12 min
Jason begins the pod by sharing his reactions to the Nuggets' win over the Heat in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, and shining a light on the greatness of Nikola Jokic. Next, he dives into the Chicago Bears’ OTA buzz, including CB Jaylon Johnson’s absence, and Justin Fields's developmental progress heading into next season (35:53). Finally, Jason and Tony discuss the Cubs' horrible month, the confidence of the White Sox's top brass, and Ja Morant (45:57). Host: Jason Goff Producers: Steve Ceruti, Tony...
Jun 02, 2023•1 hr 16 min
Jason starts the pod by breaking down why the Celtics lost to the Heat in the Eastern Conference finals, taking a look at Miami’s chances heading into the NBA Finals against Denver, and paying tribute to Jimmy Butler. He’s then joined by Heat radio play-by-play man Jason Jackson to talk about the history of Miami Heat culture, the weakness of Boston’s infrastructure, and the greatness of coach Erik Spoelstra (41:53). Jason ends the pod by shining a light on the trade rumors surrounding the White...
May 31, 2023•1 hr 25 min
Jason is joined by writer David Dennis Jr. to discuss his new podcast, ‘Rap Stories,’ coming out June 1. They touch on many subjects during their conversation, including why David wanted to start the pod, his personal connections to hip-hop culture, the Ja Morant conundrum, and more. Jason ends the pod by talking about the dangers of catching up on ‘Succession’ while trying to avoid spoilers on social media (34:42). Leave us a message on the ‘Full Go’ listener line at 773-359-3103 or write to us...
May 29, 2023•52 min
Jason is joined by Brian Geltzeiler from Sirius XM NBA Radio and they begin their conversation by sharing their reactions and insights on the Celtics’ big win over the Heat in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals and speculating on the outcome of the series. They then discuss the team love of the Denver Nuggets (16:36), examine the NBA free agent market, and ponder the future of the league without LeBron James (25:19). Leave us a message on the ‘Full Go’ listener line at 773-359-3103 or write...
May 26, 2023•50 min
Jason begins the pod by paying tribute to Carmelo Anthony with a story about witnessing the beginning of his illustrious career at Syracuse. He’s then joined by Danny Parkins from 670 The Score, and they dive deep into some of the current Chicago sports buzz, including the state of the Cubs, the Bulls' draft, and the future of Justin Fields (8:36). They end their conversation with some touching anecdotes about their time together as broadcasting colleagues (50:14). Host: Jason Goff Guest: Danny ...
May 24, 2023•1 hr 22 min
Jason begins the pod by sharing his reaction to the Heat’s impressive win over the Celtics in Game 3 of their series and marveling at the gritty intelligence Miami has been demonstrating throughout the playoffs. He then cautiously welcomes the White Sox back into his heart after their recent form, but he explains that there are some conditions that have to be met first (17:29). Finally, Jason foresees a Heat-Nuggets NBA Finals and wonders why his beloved Chicago Bulls aren’t taking any team-buil...
May 22, 2023•56 min
Jason starts the pod off by sharing his reaction to the Lakers' Game 2 loss to the Nuggets, and he ponders if the on-court vibes he saw between LeBron and Co. were the reason they came up short. Next, he attempts to fit Damian Lillard into the Bulls’ trade machine before shining a light on how the better teams around the NBA are being constructed (15:45). Finally, Jason turns down the temperature on Victor Wembanyama’s career expectations and marvels at Jimmy Butler’s resurgence in the playoffs ...
May 19, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Jason starts the podcast by sharing his reactions to the Chicago Bulls' disappointing night at the draft lottery, and congratulating the San Antonio Spurs for winning the right to acquire Victor Wembanyama. He then dives into the bevy of coach firings around the NBA, and ponders all of the ways Artūras Karnišovas and the Bulls can take advantage of the Eastern Conference upheaval (19:22). Jason ends the pod by offering some much needed advice to Ja Morant (36:06). Host: Jason Goff Producers: Ste...
May 17, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Jason starts the pod by sharing his excitement for the action he’s been seeing in the NBA playoffs and shining a light on the Knicks’ bad vibes, Jimmy Butler’s dominance, and Joel Embiid’s perseverance. Next, he examines the Chicago Bears’ recently released schedule and speculates on how far Justin Fields can take the team next season (22:43). Leave us a message on ‘The Full Go’ listener line at 773-359-3103 or write to thefullgo@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you! Host: Jason Goff Producers:...
May 12, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Jason is joined by Charlie Roumeliotis from NBC Sports Chicago, and they begin their chat by sharing their excitement over the Blackhawks winning the first pick in the NHL draft lottery, and breaking down the state of Chicago hockey. He’s then joined by Vic Mensa to discuss hip-hop, his Black Star Line music festival, and some of the new music coming out this summer (20:45). Finally, Jason draws comparisons between the current buzz around Connor Bedard and the feeling around Chicago when Derrick...
May 10, 2023•1 hr 23 min
