The Ringer

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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The Ringer

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www.theringer.com

Latest episode

Apr 10, 2026

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Episodes

Sitting on the Couch Thinking About Slavery | Ep. 257 21.06.2023

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...

It Ain’t About You | Ep. 256 19.06.2023

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...

The NBA Is the Gift That Keeps On Giving | Ep. 255 16.06.2023

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 S...

Let’s Be Real About Tim Anderson | Ep. 254 14.06.2023

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 Sum...

There’s Still a Chance | Ep. 253 12.06.2023

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...

The Sox Might Reel Me Back In | Ep. 252 07.06.2023

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...

Black Cologne | Ep. 251 05.06.2023

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 fut...

The Joker is Going to Mess Up Your Top-Five Lists | Ep. 250 02.06.2023

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...

Sometimes in Chicago We Cheer for the Wrong Things | Ep. 249 31.05.2023

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 Eri...

What's the Difference? With David Dennis Jr. | Ep. 248 29.05.2023

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 so...

Shining a Light on the ECF and a Post-LeBron NBA With Brian Geltzeiler | Ep. 247 26.05.2023

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 with...

Don’t Pay Top Dollar for the Middle With Chicago Radio Host Danny Parkins | Ep. 246 24.05.2023

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 an...

Talent, Toughness, and Smarts Are What You Ask For | Ep. 245 22.05.2023

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 fore...

Can We All Just Appreciate What’s Going On? | Ep. 244 19.05.2023

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...

I Got Tricked By the NBA Lottery Again | Ep. 243 17.05.2023

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 en...

The Bears Schedule Got Me Hype | Ep. 242 12.05.2023

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 7...

High on No. 1s With Charlie Roumeliotis and Vic Mensa | Ep. 241 10.05.2023

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 c...

All I Want Is to Watch Good Games | Ep. 240 08.05.2023

Jason begins the podcast by talking about the future of podcasting and sharing his reactions to the exciting Nuggets-Suns and Celtics-Sixers playoff games. He’s then joined by Kevin Fishbain from The Athletic to dissect the Bears’ rookie minicamp, break down the state of the team, and speculate on Chicago’s fortunes in the upcoming NFL season (14:57). Finally, Jason dives into Sunday’s baseball ac...

NBA Playoffs Are a Different Breed | Ep. 239 05.05.2023

Jason begins the pod by sharing his reaction to the Warriors’ beatdown of the Lakers in Game 2 of their playoff series. He then talks about being a Chicago Bulls fan watching all the NBA postseason action and his feelings about Cinco de Mayo (24:50). Finally, Jason is joined by CBS Sports analyst Joel Corry to break down some of the big-money contract situations around the NFL (32:28). Host: Jason...

Just Like … Birds and Shit | Ep. 238 03.05.2023

Jason starts the pod by sharing his excitement for the NBA playoffs and a radio story from his days at Southern Illinois University. He then dives into his feelings about the White Sox and explains why he expects so much from his Chicago sports teams (19:11). Finally, he’s joined by former big leaguer and ESPN analyst Xavier Scruggs to talk about sports journalism and the state of MLB (30:20). Hos...

I’m Not Gon’ Let You Play in My Damn Face | Ep. 237 01.05.2023

Jason starts the pod by giving some much-needed shout-outs before expressing his frustration at the White Sox's disappointing run of form this season despite Andrew Vaughn’s walk-off homer vs. the Marlins. He then shares his insights and gives a full breakdown of the Bears’ NFL draft over the weekend (30:29). Next, Jason breaks down Kevin Durant’s career path leading up to his loss in Game 1 vs. D...

The Bears Draft Darnell Wright and Chatting With Christian Gonzalez and Jaxon Smith-Njibga | Ep. 236 28.04.2023

‘The Full Go’ returns as Jason gives his thoughts on the first round of the NFL draft and the Bears trade one pick down to no. 10 to draft offensive lineman Darnell Wright. He discusses his conflicted feelings about Chicago’s decision to draft Wright over a player like Jalen Carter. Next, Jason talks to draftees Christian Gonzalez (28:49) and Jaxon Smith-Njigba (41:33) about life as a top NFL pros...

Came Back From Vegas and the Sox Are Still Bad | Ep. 235 26.04.2023

Jason starts the pod by going over the events of his Las Vegas vacation, including a complete dissection of the Usher concert he attended. Jason’s fiancée, Dr. Pia Holec, then stops by to share her take on the weekend getaway (27:04). Next, he gets into the Aaron Rodgers trade to the New York Jets and sees an opportunity for Chicago to finally improve their standing in the NFC North, before Bears...

I’ll Do Anything for You, but I Won’t Do That | Ep. 234 19.04.2023

Jason, Tony, and Chris begin the pod by sharing their reactions to a viral clip making the rounds on the internet. This leads to a story about Jason’s dear Aunt Louise and a breakdown of the White Sox’s victory over the Phillies earlier in the day. Next, Jason and Tony talk about the effect of Jalen Hurts's new deal on the NFL and an incident that happened to Tony on a recent vacation (21:24). Jas...

What If the Cubs Lap the White Sox? | Ep. 233 17.04.2023

Jason starts the pod by detailing how the South Side of Chicago got down when “Knuck If You Buck” came on the PA system at the Orioles–White Sox game on Jackie Robinson Day before commenting on Mike Clevinger's walk-up music and the Cubs' baserunning magic. Next, producer Tony joins in to discuss Bulls VP Arturas Karnisovas's postseason comments and to take a discerning look at the Bulls' player a...

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