Hoge & Jahns: a show about the Chicago Bears

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ON THE RECORD: Caleb Williams Opens Up About Diet, Playoff Exit, Next Bears Contract and More Sep 02, 2026

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Hoge & Jahns are live as they dive into their sit down with Caleb Williams . Stacey Dales joins the guys to break down Caleb’s thoughts on his growth as a leader, his relationship with Ben Johnson, his approach heading into the season and what’s ahead for him in Chicago. Caleb also opens up about his diet, his next contract, his desire to remain a Bear long-term and the frustration that still lingers from last season’s playoff exit. Plus, Stacey shares her biggest takeaways from her conversation with Caleb, what she’s seeing around the Bears and the storylines she’s watching heading into the season. All that and more on another live edition of Hoge & Jahns. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bears Roster Rankings: Rating Positions of Strength from Best to Worst | Hoge & Jahns Aug 31, 2026

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The Bears have wrapped up their preseason finale against the Tennessee Titans, and the 53-man roster is officially set. Now, Hoge & Jahns take a position-by-position look at the roster and rank each group from best to worst. The guys discuss their initial thoughts on the final roster, some of the notable decisions and additions, and the biggest questions still surrounding the team heading into the regular season. Which position groups are the Bears' biggest strengths? Which rooms have the most concerns? And how does the roster stack up from top to bottom? All that and more on another live edition of Hoge & Jahns Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

BEARS-TITANS JOINT PRACTICE: Thoughts, Observations, Standouts and More | Hoge & Jahns Aug 27, 2026

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Hoge & Jahns are live from Nashville after the Bears and Titans wrapped up a joint practice in Music City. The guys break down their biggest takeaways from the day, including a strong showing from the Bears offense and Ben Johnson putting his creativity on display. They also hear from Caleb Williams after practice, dive into the defensive standouts and hear from veteran Grady Jarrett before looking ahead to Saturday’s preseason matchup. Who stood out? What caught Hoge & Jahns’ attention? And who will they be watching most closely this weekend? All that and more from Nashville on another edition of Hoge & Jahns. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

BEARS CUTS ARE COMING: Debating the 53-man roster | Hoge & Jahns Aug 24, 2026

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The Bears are back from Cincinnati, and Hoge & Jahns are breaking down their biggest likes and dislikes from the preseason matchup with the Bengals. With roster decisions continuing to take shape, Jahns unveils his latest 53-man roster projection and the guys go position by position through some of the biggest battles still developing on the roster. Who is making a case for a roster spot? How are the competitions shaping up? And how will the Bears handle the final spots at linebacker and running back? Plus, the guys discuss the new DieHard deal and upcoming live watch along at Utopian Tailgate. All that and more on another live edition of Hoge & Jahns! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

BEARS-BENGALS JOINT PRACTICE: Thoughts, Observations, Standouts and More Aug 20, 2026

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Hoge & Jahns are in Cincinnati after the Bears and Bengals wrapped up a joint practice ahead of Saturday’s preseason matchup. The guys break down what they saw from the Bears on both sides of the ball, including the offense’s red-zone success and the latest developments at left tackle. Plus, we hear from TJ Edwards on playing with Devin Bush, and the development of rookies Malik MuhammadDillon Thieneman. Plus, he addresses the absence of Kyler Gordon. Finally, we hear from Jay Morrison of BengalsTalk.com to get the Bengals’ perspective ahead of Saturday's game against the Bengals in Cinncinati. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

BEARS ROSTER REVIEW: Which Position Battles are Still Going Strong in Camp? Aug 17, 2026

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The Bears have their first preseason game in the books, but plenty of roster battles are still up for grabs. Hoge & Jahns break down the biggest competitions still unfolding at training camp, including the safety spot next to Dillon Thieneman, the third running back, and the battle for the nickel corner job. The guys also discuss whether the Bears need a sixth receiver, the Kaden Davis-Scotty Miller competition, and how the left tackle situation could unfold with Ozzy Trapilo working his way back into the mix. All that and more on another live edition of Hoge & Jahns. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ben Johnson’s World: Bears Preseason Plans, a Day in the Life and More With Dan Pompei Aug 14, 2026

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Ben Johnson’s World: Bears Preseason Plans, a Day in the Life and More Hoge & Jahns are live with another Bears training camp check-in! With the preseason opener on the horizon, the guys break down what to watch as the Bears prepare for their first game, including Tyson Bagent getting the start, the left tackle competition, Dillon Thieneman’s role, and one player each they’ll be watching closely. Plus, The Athletic’s Dan Pompei joins the show to discuss his latest reporting on Ben Johnson and what goes into the Bears head coach’s day-to-day approach. All that and more on another live edition of Hoge & Jahns. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

EXCLUSIVE: The Ryan Poles Bears Training Camp Episode | Hoge & Jahns Aug 12, 2026

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Ryan Poles joins Hoge & Jahns for an exclusive conversation from Bears training camp. The guys react to the latest news surrounding Coby Bryant before sitting down with Poles to discuss the state of the team and some of the biggest storylines at Halas Hall. Hoge & Jahns then break down the Ryan Poles interview, including the latest on Ozzy Trapilo’s potential return, Braxton Jones’ progress, and the Dillon Thieneman matchup against Colston Loveland. Plus, the guys discuss Ben Johnson’s continued intensity at camp and the first scrimmage-style practice as the Bears prepare for the 2026 season and their first preseason matchup against the Browns. All that and more on another live edition of Hoge & Jahns. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

BIG INJURY NEWS: Ozzy Trapilo Could “Potentially” Return During Chicago Bears Training Camp Aug 11, 2026

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Hoge & Jahns are here with a mini-pod edition to react to a major injury update on Ozzy Trapilo. Ryan Poles joined Hoge & Jahns this morning and provided more context on his status and the possibility of a return during training camp. Hoge & Jahns react to the news and what it could mean for the Bears’ offensive line moving forward. The full Ryan Poles interview and conversation will be released tomorrow morning at 10 a.m. on a live edition of Hoge & Jahns. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

EXCLUSIVE: The Ben Johnson Bears Training Camp Episode | Hoge and Jahns Aug 08, 2026

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Ben Johnson joins Hoge & Jahns! The Chicago Bears head coach sits down for an exclusive conversation from training camp, covering the latest around his team, and his explosive approach heading into the 2026 season. Hoge & Jahns react to the interview and break down the latest Bears news, including injury updates, the signing of safety Xavier Woods, and what to watch next at Halas Hall. Plus, they preview Tuesday's Bears scrimmage at Stevenson High School. All that and more on another edition of Hoge & Jahns! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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