Hoge & Jahns: a show about the Chicago Bears

Adam Hoge and Adam Jahns are in familiar territory, dissecting another brutal Bears loss full of questionable coaching decisions. Why were the Bears so bad in the red zone? Why didn’t Nagy stay committed to the running game in the fourth quarter? And why did Nagy settle for a second down field goal at the end? The guys try to explain what happened and play Nagy’s answers to these very questions. L...

Adam Hoge and Adam Jahns did their fair share of film studying after the Bears ugly loss to New Orleans this past Sunday. One major takeaway, this is a group effort. It’s not just the play-calling, or the quarterback, or the blocking, etc… The entire group needs to be better. Hoge and Jahns let the listeners vent when they play the strongest batch of voicemails they’ve received all season. The guy...

After a disappointing trip overseas, the Bears had an extra week to get healthy and prepare for the New Orleans Saints. Apparently, they needed more time. They lost 36-25 in front of the home fans at Soldier Field. Adam Hoge and Adam Jahns discuss what went wrong, as the team’s only touchdown before garbage time came via special teams. They breakdown Mitchell Trubisky’s performance after returning...

The bye week is officially over! Adam Hoge and Adam Jahns get you ready for this weekend’s contest against the New Orleans Saints. They discuss quarterback Mitchell Trubisky being a full participant in practice, as well as a reason why receiver Anthony Miller may be ready to break out. The guys talk about star defensive lineman, Akiem Hicks, being placed on injured reserve and why it may be a good...

Adam Hoge and Adam Jahns get together for the “No Excuses Epsiode”. They have some final thoughts on the loss to the Raiders in London, and they each have three players who must improve (no excuses!). Hoge and Jahns answer some questions received through Twitter and then react to listener voicemails. As always, the guys wrap the show with picks against the spread for NFL and college football games...

LONDON — The Bears came up empty in their latest trip overseas after losing to the Oakland Raiders 24-21 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Adam Hoge and Adam Jahns share their thoughts on the head-scratching loss from across the pond. They discuss the team’s miserable start, how they took the lead coming back from three scores down, and how each phase of the roster — offense, defense and spe...

Adam Hoge made it to London, but we’re not sure about Adam Jahns. Kevin Fishbain fills in as the guys battle through some adversity and preview the Bears-Raiders game. Both teams are dealing with injuries, but the Bears have Khalil Mack and Jon Gruden does not. Adam and Kevin go through some Khalil Mack over/unders and make their picks for the game. That, plus voicemails, NFL picks and NCAA picks....

The Bears took advantage of a huge opportunity Sunday afternoon when they beat the Minnesota Vikings 16-6 in front of the Soldier Field faithful. Since the Lions and Packers had both already lost, a win against Minnesota would mean the Bears were the only NFC North team to get a mark in the “W” column for this week. But it wasn’t all good… Starting quarterback, Mitchell Trubisky, left the game wit...

The fourth week of the NFL season is upon us, and the Bears are preparing for a visit from the Minnesota Vikings. Before previewing the divisional matuchup, Adam Hoge and Adam Jahns talk about the video of head coach Matt Nagy yelling at quarterback Mitchell Trubisky on sideline during Monday Night’s game in Washington D.C., and how it was handled by both throughout the week. As the focus shifts t...

Playing their second prime-time game in just the third week of the season, the Bears showed the nation what they’re capable of in their 31-15 victory over the Washington Redskins in Landover, Maryland. Adam Hoge and Adam Jahns share their thoughts on the win from FedEx Field. They discuss the team’s dominant second quarter and whether the team took its foot off the gas in the second half. Hoge and...

Adam Hoge and Adam Jahns have all the need-to-know info as the Bears look to put together a winning streak when they play the Redskins in the Nation’s capital on Monday Night. The guys give their oppinions on where they think quarterback Mitchell Trubisky’s confidence level is. They give the latest on the injury report and talk about who needs to step up on the offensive side of the ball. After sh...

The Bears got their first victory of the season in wild fashion Sunday when they beat the Broncos 16-14 in Denver. The offseason was filled with doubt over the kicking position, but Eddy Pineiro’s 53-yard field goal as time expired has allowed Bears fans to breathe easy for the time being. Adam Hoge and Adam Jahns breakdown all the action from Empower Stadium at Mile High. They discuss Mitchell Tr...

It’s now been a full week since the Bears lost to the Green Bay Packers to open the NFL season, but Adam Hoge and Adam Jahns still have thoughts on that game before moving onto this week’s opponent: the Denver Broncos. They play some tape from quarterback Mitchell Trubisky and talk about his mindset heading into Week 2. The guys also have some audio from receivers coach, Mike Furrey. Hoge, Jahns a...

After an offseason filled with angst and anticipation, Bears fans can’t help but feel underwhelmed after seeing their team lose to the rival Green Bay Packers 10-3 at Soldier Field. Adam Hoge and Adam Jahns share their thoughts on an offense that gained just 254 yards, and an overall lack of discipline that led to over 100 yards in penalties on both sides of the ball. They talk about the positives...

Adam Hoge and Adam Jahns take the podcast on the road to Houndstooth Saloon (3369 N Clark Street in Chicago) to share their predictions for the upcoming season and preview Thursday night’s opener against the rival Green Bay Packers. Hoge and Jahns, along with Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic, talk about which players to keep an eye on, and try to encourage fans not to be afraid of high expectations....

The regular season is finally here! Adam Hoge and Adam Jahns have a new episode for you as practices begin at Halas Hall in preparation for Thursday’s Bears-Packers game. The guys discuss Cody Whitehair’s big extension and the crazy NFC North kicker situation. They also break down the final 53-man roster and discuss any surprises. Like the podcast?  Subscribe for free on Apple Podcasts  and Google...

Adam Hoge and Adam Jahns recap the final game of the 2019 preseason, as the Bears fells to the Tennessee Titans 19-15. The team gets ready for the real deal next week, when the Green Bay Packers come to Soldier Field to start the 100th NFL Season. If you can believe it, Eddy Pineiro missed an extra point. Hoge and Jahns talk about how much faith fans should have in the kicker. They play the postga...

Adam Hoge and Adam Jahns get ready for everybody’s least favorite football game of the season: the final preseason game. Kevin Fishbain, from The Athletic, jumps on as a guest as well. They discuss Hoge’s breakdown of every single pass Mitchell Trubisky threw last season . They also talk about Andrew Luck’s abrupt retirement, which Bears players to keep an eye on for fantasy football, and give the...

Adam Hoge and Adam Jahns get right into what has been the biggest story for the Bears all offseason: the kicking competition. With Elliot Fry getting cut, it is now Eddy Pineiro’s job to lose. Who had him in the bet the guys made? Hoge and Jahns also discuss potential sleepers to make the Bears roster, and how Aaron Rodgers admires the way his team’s longtime rival is handling their business in th...

The Bears have moved back to Halas Hall and Adam Hoge and Adam Jahns are here to discuss the latest narrative that has been stirred up with Mitchell Trubisky. The guys analyze Matt Nagy’s approach to training camp and the preseason and bring you some sound from both Nagy and Trubisky. Hoge and Jahns also address the Bears cutting Emanuel Hall, which was a little surprising. Like the podcast?  Subs...

The Bears’ first preseason game is in the books and Adam Hoge and Adam Jahns are here with their first postgame episode of the 2019 season. They break down the kicker competition and David Montgomery’s outstanding debut. The guys also play Matt Nagy’s postgame press conference before emptying their notebooks with thoughts on other players farther down the depth chart. Like the podcast?  Subscribe...

For the fourth straight year, Bears general manager Ryan Pace joins the podcast to discuss what’s happening in training camp. This year there are no potential Khalil Mack trades to dodge, but Pace reflects back on the trade and the impact Mack has had on the team. He also discusses Mitchell Trubisky’s development and what they are looking for from the quarterback in Bourbonnais. And, of course, th...

Adam Jahns is back in Bourbonnais and got to watch his first practice of camp on Thursday. He and Adam Hoge talk about whether or not fans should be worried about the Bears’ offense or just really excited about the defense. The guys mention some players who are standing out and also bring you some audio from special teams coordinator Chris Tabor and defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano. Like the pod...

BOURBONNAIS, Ill. — Akiem Hicks and Charles Leno Jr. both join the podcast from training camp as Kevin Fishbain once again fills in for Adam Jahns. The guys discuss what has turned into a surprisingly entertaining and competitive kicking competition and also break down some of the other winners and losers from the first few days in Bourbonnais. Like the podcast?  Subscribe for free on Apple Podcas...

BOURBONNAIS, Ill. — The Bears reported to training camp and some players arrived in style. Kevin Fishbain fills in for Adam Jahns as the guys dissect the cars and jerseys that stole the show, as well as Tarik Cohen’s crazy driving in a Slingshot. You’ll also hear from Mitchell Trubisky, Khalil Mack and Akiem Hicks as they arrived on campus. Plus, Adam Hoge chats with Jarrett Payton. Like the podca...