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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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Latest episode

Apr 10, 2026

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Episodes

Vuc’s Importance, Enjoying This Year’s Madness, and Bulls Fandom With Lil Rel 28.03.2022

Jason begins the show by breaking down the realistic expectations for the Bulls going into the playoffs (05:42). He also tells us why Nikola Vucevic will be the Bulls’ most important player down the stretch (09:05). Actor and comedian Lil Rel Howery joins the show to talk about his partnership with Aflac and hosting the Pre-Pain Show with Wanda Sykes during March Madness (18:05). Jason next breaks...

Bulls Lose Again, Looking at the NFL Through a Different Optic, and Cheating on Your Manicurist 25.03.2022

Another day and another Bulls loss, as Jason begins the show discussing the 126-109 defeat to the Pelicans (01:55). A team this good should not be crumbling as bad as they are. Jason next goes through what Ryan Poles has done since the Larry Ogunjobi misstep in free agency (25:47). In Outside the Chi, Jason looks at the Tyreek Hill and Deshaun Watson trade from a different optic (35:28). Lastly, t...

Where Do the Bulls Go From Here? Plus, Hall of Famer and Bears Legend Mike Singletary 23.03.2022

‘The Full Go’ begins with the Bulls dropping another game against the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks, 126-98. They fall to 0-16 against the top teams in the NBA, so where do the Bulls go from here? Who are the real Chicago Bulls? Jason tries to answer these questions and more (05:17). Pro Football Hall of Famer “Samurai” Mike Singletary was linebacker and captain of one of the greatest defense...

Ryan Poles Has Not Started the Clock, Cubs Fans Face a New Reality, Patrick Williams Returns, and God Bless the NCAA Tournament 21.03.2022

‘The Full Go’ begins by following a very busy couple of days for the Bears. Jason discusses Bears GM Ryan Poles’s first week of free agency, which featured the first misstep of his tenure, Larry Ogunjobi. After Ogunjobi failed his physical, Poles was left to find another 3-technique DT to anchor his defense (02:41). With spring training finally underway, the Cubs take the field without many of the...

The Festival of Missed Jump Shots Returns, Maddie Lee on the State of the Cubs’ Rebuild, and the Bulls’ Free Fall 18.03.2022

The NCAA tournament has returned, or as Jason calls it, “the festival of missed jump shots.” Maddie Lee (Chicago Sun-Times/House of L Podcast Network) checks in with all the latest on the Cubs from Arizona (06:57). Jason chronicles how he spent watching day one of the tournament (30:44). The Bears’ roster continues to reshape under Ryan Poles, but there are a lot of wild story lines during an exci...

Hoping Zach Sees the Bigger Picture, Reflecting on D-Rose, and MJ’s Competitive Spirit With B.J. Armstrong 16.03.2022

‘The Full Go’ returns with a special guest, former Bull B.J Armstrong (01:44). Jason and B.J. discuss the mental aspects of being a professional athlete, using Zach LaVine’s injuries as an example (06:30). They take a deep dive and reflect on Derrick Rose’s career and why he never listened to any of the criticisms (20:52). B.J. also answers whether he thinks this era’s player empowerment would sur...

A Villainous Return, Previewing the White Sox With Scott Merkin, and Hope for Zach’s Knees 14.03.2022

‘The Full Go’ returns with Jason sharing his feelings about Kevin Garnett on the night the Celtics retired his jersey (01:32) before getting into the breaking news that the GOAT, Tom Brady, is coming back for his 23rd season (12:42). Scott Merkin, who covers the White Sox for MLB.com, joins the show to discuss the return of baseball, spring training, and the White Sox’s upcoming season (19:09). Ja...

The End of the Mack, MLB Is Close to Becoming Like Boxing, and Loving the Nets Blowout 11.03.2022

The Khalil Mack era is officially over in Chicago, as Jason starts the show reacting to the trade. He says why he believes Mack will do just fine with the Chargers and shares his favorite memories from Mack’s short stint with the Bears (01:25). After briefly talking about the ‘Fresh Prince’ spin-off, ‘Bel-Air,’ Jason discusses the return of MLB and why despite the new CBA, big issues still loom (1...

Recapping a Wild Day in the NFL, Ryan Poles at the Combine, and Why We’re Happy for Mitchell Trubisky, With Kevin Fishbain 09.03.2022

The Athletic’s Kevin Fishbain returns to ‘The Full Go’ to help recap a wild day in the NFL. Kevin gives his thoughts on Aaron Rodgers’s announcement that he’d re-sign with the Packers and Russell Wilson’s trade to the Broncos (02:56). Jason points out how Russ slowly maneuvered his way out of Seattle and why this trade is going to be important down the line (15:25). Kevin also shares his experienc...

No One Is Sleeping on the Bulls Anymore, and Mike Love Is Sick of LeBron and Kanye 07.03.2022

‘The Full Go’ begins with Jason apologizing to his producer Chris Tannehill for something that happened months ago (02:25). The Bulls dropped their fourth consecutive game on Friday night, and if they can’t get it together, the Bulls may be looking at the play-in game. Jason breaks down what the Bulls’ biggest issue has been lately, and all signs point to DeMar DeRozan running out of gas since the...

Bulls Need to Be Ready for a Playoff Run, Manicures for Baseball, and Scouting in the Digital Age 04.03.2022

'The Full Go' begins by skipping through the Bulls' 130-124 loss to the Hawks as Jason goes through the top teams in the Eastern Conference and their chances to make a run at the title. He shares his thoughts on Harden’s fit with the 76ers, Simmons’s back issues with the Nets, and the Bucks-Giannis fatigue (01:55). It was reported that Zach LaVine’s knee has not fully healed and he will probably n...

Ryan Poles Plans to Revamp the Bears, Michael Baumann on MLB’s Bad Day, Billy Donovan Confronts Bulls Reality 02.03.2022

Bears GM Ryan Poles spoke yesterday at the draft combine, and it was our first chance to hear him talk about the Bears’ roster after evaluating the 2021 film. Jason discusses his biggest takeaways from Poles’s comments, including the new plan for the O-line (10:48), Allen Robinson’s future (17:02), who the biggest bright spot in 2021 was (18:30), and why the needs of Justin Fields remain the most...

Baseball Is Killing Itself, Zach Kram Talks Bulls Playoff Scenarios, and the Eastern Conference Ain’t No Joke 28.02.2022

‘The Full Go’ begins with a wellness check on the game of baseball, and it’s not good (03:34). As we sit on the verge of regular-season games being canceled, Jason tries to picture not only what baseball will look like in 2022 but beyond that. The lockout has already deprived baseball fans of a hot stove season and the anticipation of spring, but is the game strong enough to withstand a work stopp...

DeMar DeRozan’s Love Letter to Basketball, and an NBA Second-Half Primer With Vincent Goodwill 25.02.2022

‘The Full Go’ begins once again with yet even more praise of DeMar DeRozan (01:43). DeRozan secured the Bulls’ first win out of the All-Star break with a clutch shot in the fourth quarter to cap a 37-point effort. The newest Bull, Tristan Thompson, also made his debut last night and Jason evaluates his performance (07:41) and why there’s still plenty of room for improvement if the Bulls want to be...

The G League’s Best Advertisement, Being Chicago Famous With Stand-Up Comedian Dave Helem, and Aaron Rodgers Indecision Day 23.02.2022

‘The Full Go’ begins with Jason taking inventory on how he feels about the state of the NCAA and college basketball (01:58). After this weekend’s altercation between Juwan Howard and Greg Gard, Jason explains why the antics of college coaches may be the best advertisement for the NBA G League (07:40). Plus, Jason exposes the hypocrisy of Tom Izzo, who championed the importance of the handshake lin...

NBA All-Star Weekend Recap, Mirin Fader on DeMar DeRozan’s Pain and Perseverance, Ben Simmons’s Mental Health Journey, and Juwan Howard Versus Greg Gard: No Touching! 21.02.2022

‘The Full Go’ begins with Jason’s recap of NBA All-Star Weekend (01:00). For many basketball fans, All-Star Weekend has always been a special time to celebrate the game. With the NBA at 75, this weekend was no different, yet Jason believes there are many things that can be improved about the event (10:00). Mirin Fader (Ringer staff writer/N.Y. Times bestselling author) joins the show to discuss he...

MLB Needs to Read the Room, Bulls at the Break, Cam Jordan in the NFL and NFTs, Plus Jason’s Advice for Tristan Thompson 18.02.2022

‘The Full Go’ begins with Jason discussing the state of baseball during the lockout (02:47). As we find ourselves at the NBA All-Star break, this is usually the time when baseball fans begin to get excited for their summer companion. However, with the lockout ongoing, baseball is looking at losing not only regular-season games, but new fans as well. We’ve hit the All-Star break, and we’re still lo...

DeMar DeRozan’s Historic Season, Joe Cowley Says ‘You’re Welcome,’ Anthony Walker Jr. on Playing for Matt Eberflus, and Greg Newsome II on Justin Fields 16.02.2022

‘The Full Go’ begins in a familiar place: standing in awe of DeMar DeRozan. DeRozan is quietly putting together one of the best individual seasons since the Jordan era. Jason breaks down why DeRozan’s success has been particularly amazing in today’s NBA (02:51) and what the Bulls must do to get DeRozan the MVP Award (07:52). Joe Cowley (Chicago Sun-Times) has seen a lot during his tenure covering...

Growing Concern for Zach’s Knee and the ‘Full Go’ Super Bowl Greenroom With John Jastremski 14.02.2022

‘The Full Go’ begins with Jason giving his reaction to the Rams’ 23-20 Super Bowl victory over the Bengals (01:26). Next we hear Jason’s appearance with John "JJ" Jastremski of ‘New York New York’ on Spotify’s Greenroom (08:12). They give their immediate reactions to Super Bowl 56 and Aaron Donald’s legacy, and take some live reactions from the listeners. With the news that Zach LaVine will see a...

No Trades, No Worries for the Bulls and 'The Full Go' Radio Row Experience 11.02.2022

‘The Full Go’ begins with Jason breaking down the trade that everyone in the NBA was waiting to happen (01:49). Despite the addition of James Harden, the 76ers are still behind the Bucks and Nets as title favorites (03:15). Jason also tells us why Bulls fans shouldn’t worry about the team not making a trade at the deadline (10:57). We next go live to Radio Row as Jason is joined by Anthony Anderso...

TFG in L.A. Day 1, Super Bowl LVI Preview, and a Bulls Temperature Check 09.02.2022

‘The Full Go’ hits the road as Jason is in Los Angeles covering Super Bowl LVI. Quickly after arriving, Jason realized that he may be in store for a wild week on Radio Row (01:31). From walking around the Convention Center with former NFL stars to running into the media elite, Jason chronicles Day 1 on Radio Row (05:34). There's also a pretty significant football game that takes place on Sunday. J...

Bulls-Sixers Recap, NBA Trade Deadline Preview With Dan Devine, Rocky Wirtz Loses It, and Radio Row Memories 07.02.2022

‘The Full Go’ begins with Jason’s recap of the Bulls' 119-108 loss to the 76ers, why Joel Embiid should be the MVP, and what the Bulls could look like after the trade deadline (01:45). The Ringer’s Dan Devine joins the show to talk about the upcoming NBA trade deadline (18:04). Have the Cavs leveled up? Has the Eastern Conference power balance flipped? What is the Bulls' identity right now, and wh...

Zach LaVine’s Back Issues, Bob Kendrick of the NLBM, Your Phone Calls on the Bears and Bulls 04.02.2022

‘The Full Go’ begins with Jason’s recap of the Bulls’ 127-120 overtime loss in Toronto (02:58). The Bulls continue to struggle on the defensive end, especially as they continue to allow too many points in the paint. Zach LaVine has dealt with injuries all season long, but last night his back spasms appeared to really be bothering him (05:47). Jason outlines why the upcoming stretch of five games i...

The NFL’s Dirty Secret, Bears Press Conference Reaction, and Matt Bowen on the Bears’ New Coaching Staff 02.02.2022

‘The Full Go’ begins in the wake of the class-action lawsuit filed by Brian Flores against the NFL over the league’s hiring practices (01:26). Jason highlights how this story is no surprise to anyone paying attention, how we as NFL fans are all complicit, and how the league’s power structure may prohibit any real change. The Bears unveiled their new football guys, Ryan Poles and Matt Eberflus, on...

The Guy Justin Fields Can’t Be, Bulls Defense Continues to Struggle, Bears Press Conference Expectations, and the Big Game Ahead of the Big Day 31.01.2022

‘The Full Go’ begins with the news that the Bears have hired their new offensive coordinator. Luke Getsy, formerly of the Green Bay Packers, will now have the task of developing Justin Fields into what all Bears fans want him to be (09:27). Following a championship Sunday that put quarterback play in the forefront, Jason takes a look around the league and tells us the type of player that Fields si...

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