The Full Go with Jason Goff

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"Blame Kyle and Patrick Williams" | Ep. 357 Feb 26, 2024

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‘The Full Go’ returns as Jason opens the podcast with the Chicago Tribune’s Phil Thompson to talk all things Blackhawks. Jason and Phil talk about the energy surrounding Patrick Kane’s return to the United Center, how reflective Kane was in his return to the UC, and his game-winning goal. The two also chat about Chris Chelios’ jersey retirement, and what Connor Bedard has to prove down the stretch of the season (1:06). Following that, Jason delves into Patrick Williams’ season-ending injury. He talks about the expectations Williams had when he was drafted, why the evaluation isn’t as incomplete as many think, and Williams not fulfilling the promise he had on draft day (21:25). To wrap, Jason goes in on the Cam Newton fight at the 7-on-7 event. He explains why it’s not wise to fight professional athletes (43:54).

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Host: Jason Goff

Guest: Phil Thompson

Producers: Steve Ceruti, Tony Gill, Chris Sutton, and Kyle Williams

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"What Are You Selling?" | Ep. 356 Feb 23, 2024

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"What Are You Selling?" | Ep. 356

‘The Full Go’ returns as Jason opens the podcast by talking about the Chicago Bulls. He talks about how the Bulls continue to have a math problem, the differences between the Bulls and a championship contender, and how the Celtics could emerge out of the Eastern Conference (1:06). Next, Jason welcomes Yahoo Sports’ MLB insider Russ Dorsey! Jason and Russ chat about Russ’ new job, MLB storylines to watch out for, where the Scott Boras free agents can sign, and expectations for the Cubs. The two also chat about who is a sleeper team in the NL Central, and how bad the White Sox will be this season (20:04). Next, Jason chats about Justin Fields’ podcast appearance. He shares why Fields should have kept the unfollowing to himself and why the Bears need to let Fields know their decision (56:17). To wrap, Jason welcomes James Fegan from the Sox Machine to the podcast! The two chat about why fans should be invested, how important this upcoming season is for Andrew Vaughn, and whether he was surprised Dylan Cease wasn’t traded (1:08:00).

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Host: Jason Goff

Guest: Russ Dorsey and James Fegan

Producers: Steve Ceruti, Tony Gill, Chris Sutton, and Kyle Williams

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"I Am Not The Employee" | Ep. 355 Feb 21, 2024

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‘The Full Go’ returns as Jason opens the podcast by breaking down the rebuild ahead for White Sox general manager Chris Getz. He also touches on why the success of this season hinges on Luis Robert Jr.and his expectations for the club this season and why he knows things are off to a shaky start on the South Side (1:05). Then, Jason chats with ESPN’s Myron Medcalf about all things college basketball. Jason and Myron chat about if Northwestern is a viable NCAA Tournament team, if UConn can repeat as champions, and how the two initially crossed paths (32:29). To wrap, Jason discusses the Doc Rivers-JJ Reddick beef. He details why he feels JJ has been waiting to speak his peace about Doc, why Austin Rivers is in an awkward spot, and how Patrick Beverly is immensely loyal before Chris recaps his trip to Vegas (1:00:00).

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Host: Jason Goff

Guest: Myron Medcalf

Producers: Steve Ceruti, Tony Gill, Chris Sutton, and Kyle Williams

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"Is the Dunk Contest for Me Anymore?" | Ep. 354 Feb 19, 2024

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‘The Full Go’ returns as Jason opens the podcast by talking about the NBA’s All-Star Weekend. He discusses the waning interest in the event and how it’s fallen so rapidly in popularity over the years. He then laments the state of the dunk contest. He reminisces about past dunk contests and talks about what needs to change (1:05). Following that, Jason welcomes Justin Laurence from Crain's Chicago Business to the podcast. The two discuss Chicago’s debt situation, the possibility of the White Sox leaving, and why the city might want to go through with the proposal (22:16). Following that White Sox conversation, Jason welcomes CBS 2’s Marshall Harris to the pod. Marshall has been in Mesa for Cubs spring training and gives the guys information on what he’s seen. Jason and Marshall talk about what Marshall has seen from Cubs camp, expectations for the team this season, and a player and pitcher to keep an eye on this season (39:01). To close, Jason and the guys recap All-Star Weekend (53:43).

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Host: Jason Goff

Guests: Justin Laurence and Marshall Harris

Producers: Steve Ceruti, Tony Gill, Chris Sutton, and Kyle Williams

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"They Punted on Basketball ... in Chicago" | Ep. 353 Feb 16, 2024

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‘The Full Go’ returns as Jason opens the podcast by explaining the bleak sports schedule with the NFL in the offseason and the NBA on break. He reminisces about how competitive the Big Ten used to be and why COVID allowed him to break away from college sports. Jason also digs deep into the futility of DePaul. He explains why DePaul shouldn’t be this bad, the legacy of the school in the '80s and '90s, and how it can improve over the next couple of years (1:06). Next, Jason asks the guys how they spent their Valentine’s Day before talking about how his day went (40:32). To wrap, Jason discusses the impact of the release of the two longest-tenured Bears in Cody Whitehair and Eddie Jackson. He details how they represent an old Bears era and how Ryan Poles can shape the team for the future (1:04:10).

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"Welcome to Being a Man" | Ep. 352 Feb 14, 2024

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‘The Full Go’ returns as Jason opens the podcast with a Valentine’s Day story involving his son. Following that, Jason chats with former Chicago Bears player Alex Brown to discuss the fallout of the Super Bowl. Alex explains why Steve Wilks isn’t at fault, what caused the second-half meltdown for the Niners, and what’s next for the 49ers (1:08). Then, Jason and Alex move on to the Caleb Williams debate. Alex tells Jason why the Bears shouldn’t hesitate if Williams is close to Patrick Mahomes and whether he would trade the pick (42:26). After that, the two dig deep into the Bears' 2007 Super Bowl loss. Alex details why it was so agonizing losing the big game, what the locker room was like afterward, and what made Devin Hester such an exciting player on the heels of his Hall of Fame induction (1:05:00). To wrap, Tony tells the guys about a kerfuffle outside of his condo window.

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Guest: Alex Brown

Producers: Steve Ceruti, Tony Gill, Chris Sutton, and Kyle Williams

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"We Don’t Have to Talk GOAT Anymore" | Ep. 351 Feb 12, 2024

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‘The Full Go’ returns as Jason opens the podcast by talking about the Super Bowl. He compares Patrick Mahomes to Michael Jordan and why their greatness is unique. He examines how Mahomes is keeping greats from winning, like how Michael Jordan used to. He also explains why it’s setting up Caleb Williams for failure to compare him to Mahomes (1:07). Next, Jason talks about why this game came back to the quarterback position. He also talks about what Ryan Poles needs to see to draft Justin Fields’s successor, the Travis Kelce–Andy Reid bump, and the pressure on Kelce to perform with Taylor Swift in the crowd (16:48). To wrap, Jason and the guys discuss the halftime show, why Jason wanted Usher to lean into the hits more, and the Usher–Alicia Keys exchange(55:38).

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“Give Coby the Ball” | Ep. 350 Feb 07, 2024

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The Full Go’ returns as Jason discusses the Bulls-Timberwolves game. He discusses who he believes is the best player on the Bulls, why Anthony Edwards reminds him of Randy Moss, and how Coby White has blown past the expectations thrust upon him on draft night (1:05). Then, Jason explains why White should have taken the last shot in regulation, and his development as a clutch performer (17:01). To wrap, Jason explains why people need to cool it on the Patrick Mahomes legacy talk and enjoy what they’re watching (32:51).

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Producers: Steve Ceruti, Tony Gill, Chris Sutton, and Kyle Williams

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“Seventeen Years Since … We’ve Been Going Through It” | Ep. 349 Feb 05, 2024

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‘The Full Go’ returns as Jason opens the podcast with that Bulls talk that you love so much! Jason discusses the ramifications of Zach LaVine’s injury, how the Bulls should act accordingly, and what this means for the future of the franchise. He also touches on the development of LaVine and analyzes his Bulls tenure (1:05). Following that, Jason chats with the Chicago Tribune’s Shakeia Taylor about Joakim Noah! The two talk about Noah and his impact throughout Chicago, why he resonates with the city, and what inspired Shakeia to write about him. The two then chat about Shakeia's moderation of a Jackie Robinson event, why it was impactful for her, and what else she’s working on (20:55). Next, Jason reminisces about it being 17 years since the Bears were last in the Super Bowl. He talks about the Devin Hester return, why he felt the Bears would win it all, and the aura around that team (48:14). To wrap, Jason congratulates the rapper Killer Mike for his Grammy wins and talks about his personal connection to the album (59:05).

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Host: Jason Goff

Guest: Shakeia Taylor

Producers: Steve Ceruti, Tony Gill, Chris Sutton, and Kyle Williams

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“Damn … Am I Old?” | Ep. 348 Feb 02, 2024

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‘The Full Go’ returns as Jason opens the podcast with The Ringer’s Howard Beck! Howard and Jason discuss the state of the NBA, what Adam Silver can do to enhance the game, and of course the mediocrity that is the Chicago Bulls. Following that, Jason continues discussing the state of the NBA. He details why he has a problem with the homogenization of the game, potential rule changes, and the future of the league. Then, Jason addresses the report from Colin Cowherd that Caleb Williams doesn’t want to be in Chicago.

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Host: Jason Goff

Guest: Howard Beck

Producers: Steve Ceruti, Tony Gill, Chris Sutton, and Kyle Williams

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