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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

“Ghost of Kickin’ It Past” | Ep. 300

'The Full Go' returns as Jason starts the pod by surveying the NFL landscape. He quickly recaps the 'Sunday Night Football' game before delving into how the Bears match up with the rest of the NFC North (1:21). Then, Jason welcomes former Chicago Bulls forward Carlos Boozer to talk about being recruited by Coach K, witnessing the ascent of a young Derrick Rose, and his new memoir 'Every Shot Counts,' (18:23) After that, rap’s resident lover boy, Drake, released his new album, 'For All the Dogs,'...

Oct 09, 20232 hr 4 min

"Pass to DJ More" | Ep. 299

'The Full Go’ returns as Jason starts the pod by recapping the Bears’ 40-20 win over the Washington Commanders, which snapped Chicago's 14-game losing streak (1:13:). He then dives into what this means for the organization and for Justin Fields going forward (16:45). After that, Jason talks about Matt Eberflus’s job security. Is Eberflus right for the job? He also tells Bears fans why Jim Harbaugh won’t be the head coach of the Bears because of his interactions with Kevin Warren (32:26). To wrap...

Oct 06, 202359 min

“What Helps a Culture? Telling the Truth!” | Ep. 298

‘The Full Go’ returns as Jason talks about how much is at stake for Justin Fields over the final 13 games of the season. He also ponders on why football people lie so much and explains how the Chase Claypool situation is hurting the Bears' accountability culture (1:29). Then, Jason welcomes former Bears defensive end Alex Brown, good old no. 96, back to the pod! The two discuss the rules of the locker room, if players can tell the difference between a head coach and a coordinator, and what the b...

Oct 04, 20231 hr 35 min

“Mechanics With Scalpels” | Ep. 297

‘The Full Go’ returns as Jason dissects what went wrong in the Bears’ 31-28 loss to the Denver Broncos. He dives into the Bears diverting from the game plan that benefited Justin Fields and the offense in the first half. He also gives his opinion on the controversial decision from head coach Matt Eberflus to go for it on fourth down (1:11). After breaking down the game, Jason turns his attention to the Chase Claypool situation, and why a multitude of problems are hampering the Bears (47:04). Fin...

Oct 02, 20231 hr 46 min

The "How Much Do You Love Football" Bowl | Ep. 296

‘The Full Go’ returns as Jason and the fellas dive right into Bears talk. The guys discuss the national discourse surrounding the Bears, and how this week's Bears-Broncos game is a litmus test for both teams. They discuss Chicago's underperforming defense, and why the front office has never prioritized Justin Fields (1:52). Jason then welcomes Parker Gabriel from The Denver Post to talk about what the Broncos have done well so far, what the mood was like in the locker room after giving up 70 poi...

Sep 29, 20231 hr 55 min

“Are The Bears The Get-Right game of the NFL” | Ep. 295

‘The Full Go’ returns as Jason dives into the Cubs’ epic meltdown against the Atlanta Braves. Seiya Suzuki had his Brant Brown moment. With the Cubs in a pennant race, this is a brutal loss (1:15). Then, Jason travels to the South Side to give a quick update on the White Sox. He discusses how the team can’t waste Luis Robert Jr.’s elite years going forward. Nothing is working for the Bears, and everyone is to blame (22:31). After the break, Jason talks football with former Bears defensive end Al...

Sep 27, 20231 hr 19 min

“Nothing Works!” | Ep. 294

‘The Full Go’ returns with a lot to cover. Jason goes in on the Bears' disappointing 41-10 blowout loss to the Kansas City Chiefs (1:00). Then Jason delves into the Colorado game against Oregon (32:21). Nothing is working for the Bears, and everyone is to blame. After one of the most dysfunctional weeks in Bears history, the team came out and laid an egg. After that, Jason discusses the Bears with his friend, 670 the Score host Laurence Holmes. The two discuss the Bears' big picture. Can this se...

Sep 25, 20231 hr 35 min

“Prove Me Wrong” | Ep. 293

'The Full Go’ returns with a lot to cover. The Bears are in disarray. Jason opens the podcast by going through the ghosts of Bears quarterbacks past. He discusses Justin Fields’s performance and his press conference statements. He talks about everything he’s seen as a Bears fan and why this mess is self-inflicted (1:00). Then, Jason Goff welcomes The Ringer’s Benjamin Solak to talk about his recent piece. Solak ponders whether the Bears offense is the worst that he’s ever seen. They also chat ab...

Sep 22, 20231 hr 38 min

“It's Still Sugar” | Ep. 292

The Full Go’ returns as Jason Goff kicks off the pod by discussing the White Sox's hiring of Josh Barfield as the new assistant general manager. He discusses the thought process and why the White Sox always almost get it right (1:20). Then, Jason talks about the Bears and chats with former Bears defensive end and NBC Sports Chicago analyst Alex Brown (18:51). The two discuss what is necessary to nurture the development of a young quarterback, the importance of leadership in the locker room, and ...

Sep 20, 20231 hr 29 min

“Is It Getting Better Yet?” | Ep. 291

‘The Full Go’ returns as Jason Goff kicks off the pod by breaking down the Bears’ 27-17 loss to the Tampa Bay Bucs. He discusses the issues facing the offense, why the defense is struggling against mediocre offenses, and the troubles awaiting the Bears. Then, Jason continues the Bears talk by talking about how the franchise fails to develop quarterbacks. He discusses potential confidence issues with the team and why he isn’t jumping off the Bears bandwagon (16:54). Then the guys get into the pro...

Sep 18, 20231 hr 41 min

“Casual Betting Brothers, Activate!”| Ep. 290

‘The Full Go’ returns as Jason Goff kicks off the pod by litigating the Bears’ decision to draft Darnell Wright over Jalen Carter (1:03). Jason then discusses how the optimism is fading amongst Bears fans, and how the Bucs game is a way for the Bears to win back the fan base. Then, Jason welcomes Bomani Jones to the podcast (20:34). They discuss what Bomani has been up to, the decline of nuanced conversations, and Deion Sanders. After that, Jason and the fellas discuss who Jason can count on to ...

Sep 15, 20231 hr 40 min

“Eye In the Sky Never Lies!”| Ep. 289

‘The Full Go’ returns as Jason Goff jumps into Bears talk after his second rewatch of Sunday's loss to the Packers, and denotes his issues with the team. He also addresses the comments that safety Jaquan Brisker made to the media (17:37). After that, Jason welcomes Fox Sports writer Greg Auman, who covers the NFC South, to get his insight on the Bears’ Week 2 opponent, the Buccaneers (41:31). Then, Jason continues his evaluation of the Bears’ anemic offensive performance by trying to understand ...

Sep 13, 20231 hr 43 min

"Not in Front of Company”| Ep. 288

‘The Full Go’ returns as Jason Goff breaks down the 38-20 beatdown the Packers inflicted on the Bears (1:05). He goes through the state of the Bears after Week 1, and how Jordan Love outplayed Justin Fields. Then, Jason is joined by former Bears defensive lineman Alex Brown to get the insight of a former player. Alex talks about what it was like to play in the Bears-Packers rivalry (18:37). Leave us a message on the ‘Full Go’ listener line at 773-359-3103 or write to us at TheFullGo@gmail.com. W...

Sep 11, 20231 hr

“Tell Your Families Goodbye. NFL Is Here!” | Ep. 287

‘The Full Go’ returns as Jason Goff kicks off with some football talk! It’s here! Jason breaks down the Lions-Chiefs 'Thursday Night Football' game. He explains why the Lions are who he thought they were and discusses the confidence they’re playing with (1:15). Then, the producers chime in with their thoughts on the game and how this could just be a blip on the Chiefs' season (30:34). Then, Jason welcomes Bill Schmid, a host on the Packers Radio Network, to get some insight on the Green Bay side...

Sep 08, 20231 hr 42 min

“Stop Playing With Yourself” | Ep. 286

‘The Full Go’ returns with some Bears talk. Jason discusses the state of the Bears safety position before going into a story about his childhood bike (1:04). Then, Jason asks if you’ve ever cheated in light of the Cubs’ ascension and the disarray going on in the White Sox organization (34:52). Jason then talks about Tony’s disdain for Brian Kelly and how happy he was that Duke football beat Dabo Swinney and Clemson on Monday (48:40). To wrap the pod, Jason brings on a special guest on their birt...

Sep 06, 20231 hr 31 min

“The Deion Sanders-Ed Werder back and forth was lame” | Ep. 285

“The Deion Sanders-Ed Werner back and forth was lame” | Ep. 285 ‘The Full Go’ returns as Jason Goff begins the podcast by delving into Tony Gill’s gripes with Team USA basketball (1:02). Then, Jason chats with The Ringer’s Nora Princiotti about Trey Lance and Justin Fields, the AFC East and her outlook on the Bears' season (24.02). The two chat about quarterback development and an outlook on the Bears’ 2023 season. Then, Jason digs into the Deion Sanders situation and the role of a journalist. J...

Sep 04, 20231 hr 30 min

"This is a Very Therapeutic Couch" | Ep. 284

‘The Full Go’ returns with Jason Goff chatting with Fox and NBC Sports Chicago broadcaster Adam Amin (1:12). The two chat about dealing with insecurities, performing when not at their best and finding time for themselves amid a hectic schedule (18:46). The two then dive into fandom and the dehumanization in sports (30:48). To wrap the pod, the two discuss Chicago Bulls basketball. They talk about the Lonzo Ball injury and what they want to see from Patrick Williams this season (49:19) Leave us a...

Sep 01, 20231 hr 38 min

“Ode to Velus” | Ep. 283

‘The Full Go’ returns as Jason kicks off the pod with The Athletic’s Kevin Fishbain(1:26)! The two chat about Velus Jones Jr., the Bears' 53-man roster, and the trepidation surrounding Justin Fields heading into the season. Then, Pete Fiutak of College Football News joins to discuss Caleb Williams, which players he is looking forward to watching on Saturdays, and whether the Big Ten can have multiple teams in the College Football Playoff (30:02). Leave us a message on the ‘Full Go’ listener line...

Aug 30, 202357 min

“Anyone Else Worried About the Bears?” | Ep. 282

‘The Full Go’ returns as Jason breaks down the Bears preseason. He discusses his trepidation surrounding the offensive line and its injury woes and how Justin Fields didn’t meet his expectations. He then talks about how Tyson Bagent won the backup quarterback role and its importance. Jason then chats with the producers about over/unders for the Bears season. 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 Ri...

Aug 28, 20231 hr 16 min

“Carl the Crackhead?” | Ep. 281

‘The Full Go’ returns as Jason kicks off the pod with his story about a bad morning on a hot Chicago day (1:10). Jason then chats with MLB Network’s Cliff Floyd about the state of the White Sox and his experiences in MLB dugouts (18:14). Jason continues the White Sox talk by addressing the rumors of who the Sox are looking to hire for their vacant general manager position (41:18). With football season approaching, Jason continues his look at the teams in the division with his chat with ESPN’s Er...

Aug 25, 20231 hr 32 min

“New Era in White Sox Baseball … Maybe?” | Ep. 280

‘The Full Go’ returns as Jason kicks off the pod with the news that the White Sox fired executive vice president Ken Williams and general manager Rick Hahn, and he talks about what it means for White Sox fans going forward. Jason then chats with Crain's Chicago Business reporter Greg Hinz about the potential for the White Sox to leave Guaranteed Rate Field. To close out the pod, Jason talks with 'Power Book IV: Force' actor Joseph Sikora about Season 2, his Chicago roots, and how the city will b...

Aug 23, 20231 hr 15 min

“There Are Certain Guys You Can’t Build Around” | Ep. 279

The 'Full Go' podcast returns with the Chicago Tribune’s Shakeia Taylor. She joins Jason to discuss a recent run-in at a local sports event (1:04). Then, the two discuss Chicago sports fandom and the fall of the White Sox (27:18). Tony Gill joins the conversation, and the three talk about what the expectations should be for Justin Fields (52:16). 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 comm...

Aug 21, 20231 hr 14 min

“I Don’t Need an Apology—I Need Changed Behavior” | Ep. 278

The ‘Full Go' pod returns with a Crosstown Cup discussion. Jason talks about how the Cubs are a year ahead of schedule and what the Marcus Stroman injury means for the 2023 team (2:45). After, Jason talks about the sad state of the White Sox and the Tim Anderson apology and why he doesn’t need it (13:56). Jason chats with The Athletic’s Minnesota Vikings beat writer Alec Lewis in a division roundup (34:26). Jason then breaks down the Chicago Bulls’ schedule release and what the NBA is telling th...

Aug 18, 20231 hr 27 min

Is It Truly Worth It? | Ep. 277

Jason starts the pod by discussing Luis Robert Jr’.s sensational season before diving into the lack of leadership on the White Sox. Then Jason talks with Colts.com writer JJ Stankevitz about the upcoming preseason game between the Bears and Colts. The two discuss Anthony Richardson’s development and the Bears signing Yannick Ngakoue. To round out the pod, the guys discuss the recent development in the Keke Palmer-Usher saga before touching on James Harden’s comments about Daryl Morey (41:40). Le...

Aug 16, 20231 hr 10 min

See You in February, Family and Friends | Ep. 276

Jason starts the podcast by discussing the Bears’ 23-17 preseason win against the Tennessee Titans. He broaches the possibility of a Bears Super Bowl appearance in February and addresses the detractors of Justin Fields’s performance (1:20). Then, the guys talk about ‘Hard Knocks’ and how it’s trying to change the perception of Rodgers (49:34). Jason ends the podcast by addressing Velus Jones Jr.’s punt return troubles and the viability of him having a prominent role on the team, as well as Rosch...

Aug 14, 20231 hr 15 min

"We Need To Respect the Scammers Too" | Ep. 275

Jason starts the pod by talking with the producers about different tips and autopay. He then discusses the HBO show ‘Winning Time’ and its portrayal of Magic Johnson before delving into the impact of the Hall of Famer (21:45). Jason gets into Northwestern football’s T-shirts that support Pat Fitzgerald and the overall state of Northwestern athletics (35:51). Jason gears up for football season by talking about the state of the Bears offense and expectations for Justin Fields this season before cl...

Aug 11, 20231 hr 41 min

"Why Are You Dissing Notable Black Authors?" | Ep. 274

Jason begins by discussing the dysfunctional White Sox and the state of their culture. He then talks with New York Times bestselling author Jeff Pearlman to discuss Season 2 of ‘Winning Time’ on HBO, which is an adaptation of his book ‘Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s.' Pearlman delves into his process as a biographer and tells stories about showing up unannounced at Isaiah Rider’s house and a plumbing incident at Spencer Haywood’s house (16:22). Le...

Aug 09, 20231 hr 17 min

Keep Your Hands Up | Ep. 273

Jason starts the pod by breaking down all of the dynamics of the Tim Anderson–José Ramírez brawl. He also examines the turbulent two years that Anderson has gone through. Jason then discusses the ascending Cubs and the feel-good vibes for the franchise before sharing his well-wishes for Tim Anderson and discussing fight etiquette (36:43). 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 from you!The Ringer is committed to ...

Aug 07, 20231 hr 21 min

Big Ten Getting Bigger | Ep. 272

The Full Go returns as Jason reacts to the Bears signing pass rusher Yannick Ngakoue, and what it means for the team (01:17). Next, he's joined by Anthony Herron to discuss all things Big Ten, including the possible expansion, Big Ten Media Days, the Northwestern hazing situation, breaking down the teams in each Big Ten division, and more (20:20). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please checkout theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional de...

Aug 04, 20231 hr 24 min

Vegas Kicked My Ass | Ep. 271

Jason starts the pod with an emotional breakdown of the state of the White Sox and the Cubs at the MLB trade deadline. He’s then joined by Russell Dorsey from Apple TV’s ‘Friday Night Baseball’ to continue the Windy City baseball analysis (17:08), before sharing his experience at the Terence Crawford-Errol Spence Jr. fight in Las Vegas (41:04). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional deta...

Aug 02, 20231 hr 22 min
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