Halas Intrigue
329 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★ - 95 ratingsThe latest Chicago Bears news and analysis from the Chicago Sun-Times and WBEZ. Listen as we evaluate games, make predictions, provide insights and analyze the day’s big stories. Stay informed this football season with Chicago Sun-Times reporters and columnists Patrick Finley, Jason Lieser, Mark Potash, Rick Morrissey and Rick Telander.
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Episodes
Justin Fields Is Gone
March 18, 2024 17:40 - 30 minutes - 41.8 MBPatrick Finley and Mark Potash break down the Bears' trade of Justin Fields to the Steelers, what it means for the team and for its fans.
Keenan Allen Emergency Pod!
March 15, 2024 19:50 - 14 minutes - 20.4 MBPatrick Finley and Mark Potash break down the Bears' surprise trade for WR Keenan Allen.
What are the Bears doing with Justin Fields?
March 14, 2024 19:14 - 28 minutes - 38.9 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down where the Bears stand with quarterback Justin Fields and what they're doing in free agency.
An interview with Ryan Poles
February 27, 2024 22:12 - 23 minutes - 32.1 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser talk two-on-one with Bears general manager Ryan Poles about Caleb Williams and the No. 1 pick.
On Justin Fields and his new coordinator
February 22, 2024 20:30 - 23 minutes - 32 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down Justin FIelds' reaction to a potential trade and what his new coordinator had to say.
Flus Stays! Getsy Goes!
January 11, 2024 02:37 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down the Bears' big moves.
Major Decisions Ahead
January 08, 2024 04:03 - 25 minutes - 35.7 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down the Bears' loss to the Packers and what happens next to Matt Eberflus and Justin Fields.
It's Packers Week, And Then Some
January 04, 2024 21:20 - 32 minutes - 44.4 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down the Bears in anticipation of the Packers game — and debate what happens next.
Bears Win By 20!
January 01, 2024 01:22 - 20 minutes - 28.8 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down the Bears' 20-point win against the Falcons and wonder what it means for their future.
So What's Next?
December 28, 2023 18:50 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MBPatrick Finley and Mark Potash break down the upcoming Bears-Falcons game and then turn their attention to what happens at the end of the year. They close out the show by remembering their friend Jeff Dickerson.
Bears Trump Cards
December 25, 2023 03:30 - 25 minutes - 34.5 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser wonder what, if anything, they can learn from the Bears' win against the Cardinals on Sunday.
Debating the Big Decisions
December 21, 2023 19:37 - 26 minutes - 35.9 MBWith the Cardinals game looming, Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser debate the big-picture questions the Bears have to answer at the end of the season.
Another Blown Game
December 18, 2023 02:20 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down the Bears' 20-17 loss to the Browns in Cleveland.
Bears in Believeland?
December 14, 2023 20:30 - 26 minutes - 36.3 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down the Bears' chances against the Browns and what Sunday's game means for Justin Fields and Matt Eberflus.
A Bears Win Streak!
December 11, 2023 01:52 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down Justin Fields' performance and a dominant defense in the Bears' 28-13 win against the Lions.
The Bears-Lions Rematch
December 07, 2023 20:20 - 26 minutes - 36.8 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down the Bears' rematch against the Lions on Sunday and analyze what Justin Fields said about his future.
Justin Fumbles, Then Wins
November 28, 2023 06:13 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down the Bears' 12-10 win over the Vikings in Minneapolis.
Can the Bears Bounce Back vs. the Vikings?
November 24, 2023 19:26 - 19 minutes - 26.7 MBPatrick Finley and Mark Potash break down what they expect from Monday night's Bears-Vikings game.
Bears Blow It
November 20, 2023 02:25 - 23 minutes - 32 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down the Bears blowing a 12-point lead over the Lions with about four minutes to play in Justin Fields' return to game action.
Justin's Back
November 16, 2023 21:30 - 20 minutes - 28.6 MBThe Sun-Times' Patrick Finley and Mark Potash break down what they expect to see from Justin Fields in his return Sunday in Detroit.
Bears Win a Snoozer
November 10, 2023 05:59 - 20 minutes - 27.7 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down the Bears' ugly 16-13 win over the Panthers.
It's Bagent (Again)
November 08, 2023 21:12 - 22 minutes - 31.1 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser talk about whether starter Tyson Bagent gives the Bears a better chance to win Thursday night against the Panthers.
An L in NOLA
November 06, 2023 01:55 - 23 minutes - 32.6 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down the Bears' 24-17 loss to the Saints and analyze whether Justin Fields will be ready to play Thursday against the Panthers.
Another Weird Day
November 01, 2023 22:55 - 28 minutes - 39.8 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down David Walker's firing, Montez Sweat's arrival and Jaylon Johnson's return to the Bears.
Back to Reality
October 30, 2023 05:23 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down the Bears' runaway loss to the Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Tyson Time, Times 2
October 26, 2023 18:57 - 25 minutes - 34.6 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down what Tyson Bagent should expect in his second career start, Sunday night against the Chargers.
Bears Win, But QB Questions Remain
October 23, 2023 00:45 - 26 minutes - 36 MBPatrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash break down a rare Bears victory and wonder who will play quarterback for the Bears next week: rookie Tyson Bagent or Justin Fields.
Can Tyson Bagent Beat the Raiders?
October 19, 2023 19:40 - 30 minutes - 41.8 MBJason Lieser and Patrick Finley debate whether new starting quarterback Tyson Bagent can lead the Bears to a win against the Raiders on Sunday.
Justin Fields Goes Down and Out
October 16, 2023 00:50 - 24 minutes - 33.5 MBBears QB Justin Fields hurt his hand in another loss Sunday. So now what? Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser discuss.
Picking a Vikes-Bears Winner
October 12, 2023 18:45 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down Justin Fields and DJ Moore's success and predict the winner of Sunday's game at Soldier Field.
Win 1, and No. 51
October 06, 2023 10:30 - 23 minutes - 31.7 MBPatrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash break down the Bears' first win of the season and eulogize Dick Butkus, after his death Thursday.
What's Going On, Exactly?
October 03, 2023 19:32 - 25 minutes - 35.3 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser explain why Chase Claypool's Bears days are over and preview Thursday night's game against the Commanders.
They Blew It!
October 02, 2023 01:08 - 24 minutes - 33.9 MBPatrick Finley, Mark Potash and Jason Lieser break down the Bears' come-from-ahead loss to the hapless Broncos, Chase Claypool's absence and Justin Fields' alleged progress.
The Bottom-Feeder Bowl
September 28, 2023 18:42 - 25 minutes - 35.4 MBJason Lieser and Patrick Finley debate the Bears' yuckfest against the Broncos and ask what can be fixed after three long weeks at Halas Hall.
A New Low?
September 25, 2023 03:00 - 26 minutes - 36.5 MBJason Lieser and Patrick Finley break down the Bears' 41-10 loss to the Chiefs that capped a terrible week.
What a Week
September 21, 2023 19:17 - 21 minutes - 28.9 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down a week of upheaval at Halas Hall.
Bears Sinking Fast
September 18, 2023 00:35 - 24 minutes - 34.2 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down yet another Bears loss — this time, on a screen pass-turned-pick-six.
A Must-Win Game?
September 14, 2023 18:25 - 17 minutes - 24.5 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser wonder whether Sunday's Bears-Bucs game is a must-win and wonder what's wrong with Justin Fields and the Bears' offense.
Bears Blown Out by Packers
September 11, 2023 03:25 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down the Bears' disastrous 38-20 loss to the rival Packers.
It's rivalry time!
September 07, 2023 19:25 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser make their predictions for the Bears-Packers game — and how quarterbacks Justin Fields and Jordan Love will do in the latest installment of the NFL's best rivalry.
Takeaways From the Preseason
August 31, 2023 19:12 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down where the Bears stand at the end of the preseason as they prepare for the opener against the rival Packers.
On Fields and Trades
August 26, 2023 23:44 - 26 minutes - 35.8 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down the Bears' 24-21 loss to the Bills in the preseason finale, from how Justin Fields looked to those who asked for a trade.
Mongo Gets In
August 23, 2023 21:15 - 18 minutes - 26.1 MBPatrick Finley and Mark Potash break down the news of Steve McMichael advancing in his quest for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. They also address the Bears' rash of injuries.
A New No. 2?
August 20, 2023 04:47 - 25 minutes - 35.7 MBPatrick Finley and Mark Potash debate whether the Bears would actually consider sitting backup QB PJ Walker after another preseason stinker, this time against the Colts.
Why Isn't Justin Fields Playing?
August 18, 2023 02:29 - 19 minutes - 27.1 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser debate coach Matt Eberflus' decision to sit quarterback Justin Fields in Saturday's game against the Colts.
2 TDs for QB1
August 12, 2023 23:51 - 21 minutes - 29.1 MBPatrick Finley and Mark Potash break down Justin Fields' two passing touchdowns and more from the Bears' 23-17 win against the Titans at Soldier Field.
It's (Preseason) Game Time!
August 10, 2023 19:23 - 20 minutes - 28 MBPatrick Finley and Mark Potash talk about who they'll watch in Saturday's exhibition opener vs. the Titans — and debate the performance of WR Chase Claypool thus far.
A Pass-Rusher!
August 04, 2023 19:49 - 19 minutes - 26.4 MBPatrick Finley and Mark Potash break down the Bears' addition of edge rusher Yannick Ngakoue — and ask whether he solves their defensive end problem.
Analyzing Week 1 of Training Camp
July 31, 2023 19:24 - 21 minutes - 29.6 MBPatrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash break down the highlights from the Bears' first week of camp and wonder about what's to come — from padded practices to the next player to get a big contract.
Bears Report to Training Camp
July 25, 2023 17:28 - 20 minutes - 28.2 MBWhat are the Bears' expectations for 2023? Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down what Ryan Poles, Matt Eberflus and Justin Fields said on report day.