Halas Intrigue
329 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★ - 99 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
Bears Break for the Summer
June 15, 2023 18:01 - 25 minutes - 34.7 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down what they learned from mandatory minicamp and the questions facing the Bears as they break for the summer.
Jaylon's Back
June 07, 2023 21:24 - 17 minutes - 24.3 MBPatrick Finley and Mark Potash talk about Jaylon Johnson's return to Halas Hall — and wonder what he wants out of a new contract.
The OTA FYI
May 23, 2023 21:12 - 19 minutes - 26.6 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser talk about Justin Fields' huge season ahead and Jaylon Johnson being among the missing at the Bears' first week of OTAs.
Schedule Time!
May 12, 2023 02:26 - 22 minutes - 31 MBPatrick Finley and Mark Potash break down the Bears' 2023 schedule, game by game.
Bears 2023 Draft Recap
April 30, 2023 02:05 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down who the Bears took, who they didn't take and what's left to do.
The Pick Is In
April 28, 2023 05:48 - 23 minutes - 31.6 MBPatrick Finley and Mark Potash debate the Bears' choice of Darnell Wright — and the team's decision not to take Jalen Carter.
The Bears NFL Draft preview
April 25, 2023 19:09 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MBJason Lieser and Patrick Finley break down the Bears' options in Round 1 of Thursday's draft, debating whom they could draft — or if they could trade back.
Kevin Warren Joins the Podcast
March 30, 2023 11:30 - 24 minutes - 33.4 MBIncoming Bears president/CEO Kevin Warren sits down with Patrick Finley to talk about Justin Fields, Ryan Poles and the team wanting to build a stadium in Arlington Heights.
Live From The NFL Meetings
March 28, 2023 18:12 - 16 minutes - 23.2 MBFrom the NFL's annual meetings in Phoenix, Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down how the Bears weighed whether to keep quarterback Justin Fields, what they did in free agency and what's left to accomplish in the draft.
Analyzing Ryan Poles' deals
March 16, 2023 17:05 - 21 minutes - 39.3 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser talk about Bears GM Ryan Poles' explanation for trading the No. 1 pick and his free-agent spending, then debate the appeal of Georgia defensive lineman Jalen Carter.
Day 1 of Free Agency
March 14, 2023 00:37 - 21 minutes - 40.1 MBPatrick Finley and Mark Potash ask the question: what does Tremaine Edmunds do that Roquan Smith didn't? They then break down the rest of the Bears' moves on Day 1 of free agency.
The Bears traded No. 1!
March 11, 2023 01:53 - 23 minutes - 42.7 MBRyan Poles traded the Bears' first overall pick. Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down what it means for the GM, the Bears' free agent class and Justin Fields.
Ryan Poles Joins the Pod
February 28, 2023 19:26 - 29 minutes - 53.2 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser sit down with Bears GM Ryan Poles at the NFL Scouting Combine to talk trading the No. 1 pick, his evaluation of Justin Fields, what he saw from Chase Claypool and more.
Was Devin Hester Snubbed?
February 10, 2023 05:22 - 22 minutes - 40.7 MBFrom Phoenix, Patrick Finley is joined by a special guest — his twin brother Ryan Finley! (Seriously!) — to talk about Bears returner Devin Hester missing out on the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Meet the New Boss
January 18, 2023 00:33 - 22 minutes - 40.3 MBPatrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash break down new president/CEO Kevin Warren's introductory press conference and what it means for the Bears' new stadium, ownership and the product on the field.
On Ryan Poles, Justin Fields and the No. 1 Pick
January 10, 2023 21:15 - 25 minutes - 45.8 MBPatrick Finley and Mark Potash break down GM Ryan Poles' end-of-season comments about Justin Fields as his starter, what he'll look for in the No. 1 pick and what he'll do next.
Bears Are No. 1
January 09, 2023 01:15 - 24 minutes - 45 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser look ahead to what the Bears should do with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft.
Bears Wave the White Flag
January 04, 2023 19:18 - 27 minutes - 49.7 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down the Bears' decision to sit QB Justin Fields for Sunday's season finale in hopes of getting the No. 1 overall NFL Draft pick.
A New Low
January 02, 2023 01:08 - 24 minutes - 45.3 MBAfter the Bears lost to the Lions — the Lions! — by 31 points, Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down a new low.
A New B1G Boss?
December 29, 2022 21:10 - 24 minutes - 45.4 MBPatrick Finley and Mark Potash break down a potential new Bears president, what quarterback Justin Fields can prove Sunday against the Lions, and make their picks.
Iced out
December 25, 2022 00:53 - 22 minutes - 41 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down another Bears loss, this time in a frigid Soldier Field.
Brrr Down
December 22, 2022 20:46 - 27 minutes - 49.6 MBPatrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash preview Saturday's game against the Bills and wonder if the cold weather gives the Bears an edge at Soldier Field. They also debate the Pro Bowl election results and bemoan inconsistency on the offensive line.
A 1-Man Show
December 19, 2022 01:56 - 23 minutes - 42.3 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser discuss Justin Fields facing the Eagles defense almost by himself, the struggles of rookie Velus Jones and what they learned from a near-miss against the NFC's best team.
The Bears vs. The League's Best
December 15, 2022 22:01 - 22 minutes - 41.1 MBHow will Justin Fields and the Bears fare against the league's best team? Patrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash preview Sunday's game against the Eagles.
Packers Beat the Bears — Again
December 05, 2022 01:09 - 26 minutes - 47.6 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down Justin Fields' return, Aaron Rodgers' fourth-quarter rally and more from the latest installment of the Bears' rivalry game.
Is Aaron Rodgers the GOAT?
December 01, 2022 20:30 - 31 minutes - 56.8 MBAs we count down to the Bears-Packers game, Patrick Finley asks Mark Potash if Aaron Rodgers is the greatest QB ever. They then try to parse the latest Justin Fields news.
That Was UGLY
November 28, 2022 00:52 - 28 minutes - 51.5 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser analyze the Bears' biggest stinker of the year, a 31-10 loss to the Jets.
All About Justin's Shoulder
November 24, 2022 00:08 - 27 minutes - 49.7 MBJustin Fields has a separated shoulder with ligament damage. Now what? Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break it down.
Justin Fields Is Hurt
November 21, 2022 01:35 - 29 minutes - 53.4 MBWhat's going on with Justin Fields' shoulder? Patrick Finley, Mark Potash and Jason Lieser break down another Bears' loss — and a concerning injury.
Lots of Questions
November 17, 2022 20:31 - 31 minutes - 57.7 MBWhy isn't Chase Claypool playing? And Velus Jones? And what will Justin Fields do next? Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser debate.
Justin Fields Did What? (Part 2)
November 14, 2022 01:26 - 31 minutes - 57.9 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down another amazing Justin Fields performance — and a predictable finish — in Sunday's loss to the Lions.
What Will Justin Fields Do Next?
November 10, 2022 20:44 - 24 minutes - 44.7 MBWhat will Justin Fields do for an encore? Patrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash break down what to expect from Sunday's game against the Lions.
Justin Fields Breaks Out
November 07, 2022 01:28 - 32 minutes - 59.6 MBJustin Fields just posted the greatest regular-season rushing game in the history of NFL quarterbacks. Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down his breakout showing in the Bears' 35-32 loss to the Dolphins.
Bears' Wild Week Ends vs. Dolphins
November 03, 2022 19:57 - 29 minutes - 54.4 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser pick their winners for Sunday's Bears-Dolphins game and dissect the team's state of mind after a tumultuous week.
The Bears Give Justin Fields Some Help
November 01, 2022 23:44 - 11 minutes - 21.9 MBPatrick Finley and Mark Potash break down the Chase Claypool trade and what GM Ryan Poles had to say about dealing Roquan Smith.
The Bears Traded Roquan!
October 31, 2022 23:41 - 15 minutes - 28.1 MBPatrick Finley and Mark Potash break down the Bears' shocking trade of Roquan Smith to the Ravens.
Bears Are Blown Out By Cowboys
October 31, 2022 00:34 - 29 minutes - 53.8 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down Justin Fields' growth, the defense's disappointing showing and what the 49-29 loss to Dallas means for the rest of the season.
Cowboys Week!
October 27, 2022 20:42 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBWhy did the Bears trade Robert Quinn? Will the team run Justin Fields against the Cowboys as much as it did against the Patriots? And who wins Sunday's game in Dallas? Patrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash break it down.
Bears Win a Stunner Over the Patriots!
October 25, 2022 05:06 - 27 minutes - 50.7 MBMoments after the Bears shocked the Patriots 33-14, Patrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash broke down the upset, Justin Fields and the GM Ryan Poles' assessment of his progress.
Stand pat vs. the Pats?
October 20, 2022 19:46 - 23 minutes - 43.7 MBWhat changes will the Bears make? Do they have a prayer Monday night against the Patriots and GOAT head coach Bill Belichick? And has Justin Fields hit a new low? Patrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash break it down.
A Game of Inches
October 14, 2022 05:19 - 28 minutes - 53 MBPatrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash break down Justin Fields' play and what went wrong in the loss to the Commanders.
Who Ya Got: Bears or Commanders?
October 13, 2022 00:28 - 26 minutes - 49.1 MBPatrick Finley and Mark Potash predict the winner of Thursday night's Bears-Commanders game, wonder whether games on short rest are making the NFL worse, and debate what Justin Fields needs to show in prime time.
What the Heck Just Happened?
October 10, 2022 01:58 - 27 minutes - 24.7 MBPatrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash break down the Bears’ wacky 29-22 loss to the Vikings and wonder whether this is the kind of development Justin Fields was waiting for.
Predicting the Bears-Vikings Winner
October 06, 2022 19:56 - 27 minutes - 23.9 MBPatrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash wonder what Luke Getsy is seeing that we don't, how Justin Fields can improve and who wins the Bears-Vikings game.
Giant Questions About Justin Fields
October 03, 2022 03:12 - 28 minutes - 32.8 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser detail another underwhelming day for Justin Fields and the challenge Matt Eberflus faces in trying to get the Bears’ offense moving in the right direction.
Analyzing Fields and Picking Winners
September 29, 2022 19:59 - 23 minutes - 27.4 MBPatrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash break down what they need to see from Justin Fields and pick who will the Bears' game against the Giants.
A Bit of Good, A Bit of Not So Good
September 26, 2022 01:22 - 25 minutes - 28.7 MBThe Bears won, but why does it feel like they didn’t? Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down the 23-20 win Sunday and why the quarterback struggled.
Picking Winners for Bears-Texans
September 22, 2022 20:40 - 24 minutes - 27.7 MBPatrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash make their picks for the Bears-Texans game and debate why the offense can't afford to run only 11 times on Sunday.
Another Packers Beatdown
September 19, 2022 05:03 - 26 minutes - 29.9 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser debate what Aaron Rodgers' continued dominance of the Bears — and Justin Fields' struggles — mean for the rivalry and the Bears' season.
Are the Packers done for?
September 15, 2022 19:53 - 27 minutes - 31.4 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser debate the narrative that the Packers are done for — and then pick winners for Sunday night's rivalry game.