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
What happens if the Bears lose to the Bengals?
September 17, 2021 00:32 - 31 minutes - 29 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser make their Bears-Bengals predictions and wonder if the city would revolt were the Bears to lose at Soldier Field on Sunday. Also: how much will Justin Fields play? What's up with Eddie Goldman? And will the Bears finally throw deep? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Breaking down a blowout loss
September 13, 2021 05:44 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser pick apart the Bears' 34-14 loss to the Rams, their woeful defensive performance and quarterback Justin Fields' surprise NFL debut. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Picking a Rams-Bears winner, and Cabo talk!
September 09, 2021 22:16 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBThe guys debate why exactly Matt Nagy went to Cabo at the same time as Matthew Stafford and make their predictions for Sunday night's Bears-Rams game. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ryan Pace said what?
September 02, 2021 23:06 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBPatrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash break down Ryan Pace's press conference, Akiem Hicks' lack of press conferences and wonder when Danny Trevathan and Justin Fields will play again. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Did Justin Fields have a good play or a good day?
August 29, 2021 05:56 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBFrom Nashville, Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down Justin Fields' stellar throw Saturday and wonder what's next for the Bears' rookie QB. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Justin Fields starts (in the preseason)!
August 26, 2021 21:40 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBWhat can the Bears learn about Justin Fields against the Titans on Saturday? Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser debate — and break down who the heck will block for the Bears. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mitch Trubisky's triumphant return
August 22, 2021 02:19 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBThe guys debate what's next for Bears quarterback Justin Fields — and whether he should start — and detail the Bills quarterback. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Bears' bad day
August 18, 2021 21:15 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBTeven Jenkins is having back surgery. Justin Fields has a groin injury. And, oh yeah, Akiem Hicks is back after a mysterious absence. The guys break down a bizarre day at Halas Hall. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Justin Fields wows the crowd
August 15, 2021 03:23 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBOn the heels of Justin Fields' debut, the guys debate whether he has time to become the starter — of if Matt Nagy has the inkling to make a move — before Week 1. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Justin Fields makes his debut!
August 12, 2021 21:59 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBBears rookie QB Justin Fields could play in parts of four quarters on Saturday. What should we expect in his first preseason game? And can Mark Potash beat David Montgomery in bowling? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Bears' big week ahead
August 09, 2021 09:30 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBPatrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash talk about the Bears' injury bug, Justin Fields' big week ahead and Mark's punishment, back in the day, over a case of loose grapes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nick Foles is fired up!
August 02, 2021 21:44 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBPatrick Finley and Mark Potash break down Nick Foles' fiery press conference and wonder whether the Bears can trade him this preseason. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
So how does Justin Fields look?
July 29, 2021 21:39 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBJason Lieser and Patrick Finley talk about their first impressions of rookie quarterback Justin Fields and the young offensive players the Bears have put around him. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Camp starts!
July 28, 2021 00:14 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser debate what's at stake for Matt Nagy, Ryan Pace, Andy Dalton and Justin Fields on the day Bears players reported to Halas Hall. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Da Burbs! Introducing the Arlington Heights Bears?
June 17, 2021 22:58 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBJason Lieser and Patrick Finley break down the Bears' bid to potentially move the team to the northwest suburbs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Breaking down the schedule!
May 13, 2021 01:43 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBTeam Sun-Times breaks down the Bears' 2021 schedule and debates when we'll see quarterback Justin Fields for the first time. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Pressure's on Matt Nagy
May 02, 2021 04:01 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBSun-Times Bears beat writers Patrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash break down the 2021 NFL Draft and detail how the pressure has shifted to head coach Matt Nagy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ryan Pace traded up again!
May 01, 2021 03:41 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBThe Sun-Times' Bears beat writers break down Ryan Pace's second trade in as many days — and what's shaping up to be a killer draft. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Emergency Justin Fields Podcast
April 30, 2021 09:12 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBThe Bears traded for a quarterback! Patrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash break down how it happened — and wonder whether, between Justin Fields and Aaron Rodgers, this is the happiest Bears fans have been in years. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Draft day is here
April 29, 2021 11:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBPatrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash preview what Bears fans can expect as the NFL Draft gets underway Thursday night. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Reading Ryan Pace
April 27, 2021 19:52 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBPatrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash parse what Bears GM Ryan Pace said in his pre-draft press conference and break down whether there's a rift between Allen Robinson and the Bears. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Andy Dalton? Really?
March 17, 2021 01:25 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser are underwhelmed by the Bears' signing of Andy Dalton to a one-year deal Tuesday. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Russell Wilson – and free agency – talk!
March 15, 2021 14:23 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBPatrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash debate the likelihood of the Bears trading for Russell Wilson, and how much the team would have to give up. Then they break down what they expect the Bears to do when free agency opens this week. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Super Bowl week, the Bears defense and Cole Kmet
February 02, 2021 21:20 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser discuss a very unusual Super Bowl week and the changes in the Bears' defensive coaching staff. The guys then sit down with Bears tight end Cole Kmet. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What the heck was that?
January 14, 2021 01:10 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBWhat kind of press conference did the Bears just give? Patrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash break down a bizarre explanation for the team keeping the status quo. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Emergency Pace-and-Nagy-Stay Podcast
January 13, 2021 04:26 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBCoach Matt Nagy and GM Ryan Pace are expected to stay with the Bears and defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano is retiring. What does it all mean? Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break it down. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Do the Bears need to make changes?
January 11, 2021 05:12 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBOn the heels of the Bears' 21-9 playoff loss to the Saints, Patrick Finley, Mark Potash and Jason Lieser debate what happens next. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Playoff talk!
January 07, 2021 23:14 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBWho's winning the Bears-Saints playoff game? What do the Bears have to do to steal a win? Patrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash weigh in. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Bears fall backward into the playoffs
January 04, 2021 04:01 - 24 minutes - 22 MBWas Sunday a good day for the Bears – or a bad one? Patrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash discuss the team reaching the postseason despite losing to the Packers 35-16. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Who wins Bears-Packers?
January 01, 2021 00:04 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBIt's the biggest game of the year! Patrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash pick the winner of the Bears-Packers rivalry game and debate whether the playoffs are in the future. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
A blowout and a must-win finale
December 28, 2020 00:13 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBIt's all on the line Sunday: Beat the Packers, and the Bears are in the playoffs. Jason Lieser joins Patrick Finley and Mark Potash from Jacksonville to talk about the blowout win that put the Bears in that situation, and how that affects the team's long-term plans. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Bears will win by HOW many?
December 23, 2020 23:25 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBPatrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash know Sunday's game will be a walkover — but how bad do the Bears have to blow out the Jaguars to constitute progress? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Playoffs? Did you say playoffs?
December 21, 2020 01:32 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBThe Bears outlast the Vikings 33-27 and are right in the thick of the postseason race with two games left. Jason Lieser, Patrick Finley and Mark Potash discuss what comes next. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Peering into the Mitch and Matt crystal ball
December 18, 2020 16:37 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBPatrick Finley and Mark Potash make their predictions for the Bears' must-win game Sunday against the Vikings and debate how it will affect Matt Nagy and Mitch Trubisky's futures. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Bears blew out the Texans. So what.
December 14, 2020 02:43 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBAre the Bears in the playoff hunt? Does the offense finally work? Or did the Bears just beat up on a horrible Texans team Sunday? Patrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash debate after the 36-7 victory. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Can the Bears beat Deshaun Watson? Will it matter?
December 11, 2020 16:20 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBPatrick Finley and Mark Potash debate Deshaun Watson, the Bears' draft mistakes, potential coaching candidates and the value of Sunday's game at Soldier Field. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Fire everybody?
December 07, 2020 01:27 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBIs anyone inside Halas Hall safe after the latest debacle? Jason Lieser, Patrick Finley and Mark Potash debate in the wake of the Bears’ 34-30 loss to the Lions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
A fiery debate over the Bears' state of mind
December 04, 2020 16:43 - 21 minutes - 20 MBMark Potash has strong opinions about whether Matt Nagy called out his defense. Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser debate whether Tony Dungy was correct in saying the defense quit. And then all three pick the winner of Sunday's game. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
A new low at Lambeau
November 30, 2020 06:32 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBThe guys debate the Bears' latest rock-bottom moment, wonder what Mitch Trubisky showed against the Packers and contemplate if the Bears can be counted on to win another game this year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Bears have a new QB, but will it matter?
November 27, 2020 21:27 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBPatrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash break down the Bears' switch to Mitch Trubisky and make their picks for the Packers game. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Matt Nagy tap-dances around QB question
November 26, 2020 00:48 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBPatrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash analyze Matt Nagy tap-dancing around the question of which quarterback will start Sunday, even as it's become clear that Mitch Trubisky is the man. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Disaster Edition
November 17, 2020 06:16 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBPatrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash pick through the disaster that was the Bears’ 19-13 loss to the Vikings, and wonder when — or if — the team’s losing streak will end. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Emergency Bill Lazor Podcast
November 15, 2020 04:20 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBJason Lieser, Patrick Finley and Mark Potash break down Matt Nagy's decision to give up play-calling and how the Bears offense will look different under Bill Lazor. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Predicting the Bears-Vikings
November 13, 2020 16:10 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBPatrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash explain why Monday night’s game against the Vikings is the Bears’ most important one this season — and debate who will win. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Bears lose ugly
November 09, 2020 01:08 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBPatrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash break down the Bears' deflating, ugly, boring loss to the TItans on Sunday. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Halas Intrigue Live -- Bears vs. Titans edition
November 06, 2020 20:20 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBPatrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash hosted a special live broadcast of the podcast and answered listener questions about Sunday's Bears-Titans game. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Saints 26, Bears 23
November 02, 2020 04:15 - 25 minutes - 23 MBPatrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash break down the Bears’ 26-23 overtime loss to the Saints on Sunday at Soldier Field. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Who wins, Bears or Saints?
October 29, 2020 22:28 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBPatrick Finley, Jason Liesser and Mark Potash are split about which team will win Sunday's game at Soldier Field. They also break down reasons to be concerned — very concerned — about the Bears offense. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Bears' loss to Rams reveals L.A. flaw
October 27, 2020 05:24 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBThe Bears' dream season comes crashing down against the Rams. Everything goes wrong, including a stunning comment on the broadcast by ESPN's Brian Griese. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Picking the Bears-Rams winner
October 23, 2020 15:50 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBPatrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash break down the Bears' defense and make their picks for the Monday NIght Football game in Los Angeles. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.