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
Breaking down another Bears win
October 19, 2020 00:31 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBPatrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash dissect the Bears’ 23-16 win against the Panthers and wonder if the team’s offense can improve. Also, Mark hands out his three game balls. 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-Panthers game
October 15, 2020 16:41 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBPatrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash pick the winner of Sunday's Bears-Panthers game and lay out their plans for how to improve Matt Nagy's team. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Bears pull the upset
October 09, 2020 05:37 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBPatrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash break down the Bears' 20-19 win against the Buccaneers on Thursday night. 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-Bucs game
October 07, 2020 16:55 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBPatrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash make their predictions for Thursday night's Bears-Buccaneers game and lay out why it's a critical junction for the Bears' season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Colts 19, Bears 11
October 05, 2020 04:10 - 26 minutes - 24 MBPatrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash break down the Bears' 19-11 loss to the Colts — and what it means for quarterback Nick Foles. 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-Colts winner
October 01, 2020 20:30 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBJason Lieser, Patrick Finley and Mark Potash debate how much better Nick Foles makes the Bears — and whether that’s enough to beat the Colts on Sunday. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nick Foles takes the wheel, leads the Bears over the Falcons
September 28, 2020 01:50 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBIt's Foles time for the Bears after he replaced Mitch Trubisky and rallied the team to a 30-26 win in Atlanta. Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser dig into what happened and what it means heading toward Week 4 against the Colts and beyond. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Bears vs. Falcons: Who will win?
September 24, 2020 22:55 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBPatrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash break down the keys to Sunday's Bears-Falcons game and then make their predictions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Bears legend Gale Sayers dies at 77
September 23, 2020 21:08 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBIt's a tough day for the Bears after losing one of their all-time greats: legendary Hall of Fame running back Gale Sayers died at 77. Mark Potash dives into what made him a tremendous player over such a short career and why he is beloved among Chicagoans to this day. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
BREAKDOWN: Bears 17, Giants 13
September 21, 2020 00:40 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBPatrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash break down the Bears' win against the Giants — plus Mitch Trubisky's uneven play, another final defensive snap and a game-saving catch by a tackle. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Previewing Bears-Giants
September 18, 2020 15:55 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBPatrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash break down Allen Robinson's contract standoff, predict how Mitch Trubisky will play Sunday and pick their winners for the Bears-Giants game. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Emergency Allen Robinson Podcast
September 16, 2020 00:36 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBPatrick Finley, Mark Potash and Jason Lieser break down Allen Robinson's contract stalemate and the Bears wide receiver being at least open to a trade. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Bears 27, Lions 23
September 14, 2020 01:39 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBThe Bears rally for a wild win in Detroit, but what's real and what's just fool's gold? We play a new game called 5 Things (it's as uncreative as it sounds) and it's the grand return of Potsie's Game Balls! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Predictions: Sunday's winner and the Bears' 2020 record
September 10, 2020 22:07 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBPatrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash pick their winner for the Bears-Lions game and predict the Bears' record for the 2020 season. Plus, the latest on injuries to David Montgomery, Robert Quinn and Khalil Mack. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Bears pick Mitch Trubisky
September 06, 2020 22:20 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser talk to each other minutes after they spoke with Matt Nagy, Mitch Trubisky and Nick Foles about the Bears' quarterback decision. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Who's the Bears' QB?
September 03, 2020 20:03 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBThe Bears are preparing to pick their starting QB. Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser make their cases for both Mitch Trubisky and Nick Foles. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Talking Trubisky and Foles: Looking ahead to the upcoming Chicago Bears season
August 31, 2020 17:50 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBFootball experts Pat Finley, Mark Potash and Jason Lieser were live today to discuss the Chicago Bears’ 2020 season. Listen as they answer fan questions to see how they think the Bears will fare in the upcoming season this fall. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The band is back together
August 25, 2020 20:35 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBPatrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash are reunited. They break down the Bears’ quarterback race, the new kicker addition and how concerned the team should be about Robert Quinn’s participation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Bears get a virus scare
August 24, 2020 03:59 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down the Bears' bizarre Sunday, which resulted in what the team believes to be nine false-positive coronavirus tests. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Camp competitions, from QB to TE to CB
August 20, 2020 21:59 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down the most interesting training camp competitions thus far. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Padded practice!
August 17, 2020 18:46 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBThe Bears held their first padded practice Monday. Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break it all down. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Padded practice awaits
August 12, 2020 21:55 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBPatrick Finley and Mark Potash discuss the state of the Bears’ quarterback derby, the flexibility required of coach Matt Nagy and what will happen when padded practice starts Monday. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Coaches talk QBs
August 06, 2020 21:36 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBAfter talking to all 12 Bears assistants, Jason Lieser and Patrick Finley break down what they said about the team's pending quarterback race. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The QB competition is on
July 31, 2020 21:22 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBBears quarterbacks Mitch Trubisky and Nick Foles spoke Friday. The Sun-Times' Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down what they said, what it means and if anyone has the edge yet. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The start of camp!
July 30, 2020 11:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBJason Lieser, Patrick Finley and Mark Potash talk about the start of Bears training camp, what the lack of preseason games means for the quarterback race and how Eddie Goldman opting out affects the defense. Then Mark prepares us for his coming court date. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mitch speaks!
June 15, 2020 17:07 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBPatrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash analyze Mitch Trubisky's press conference performance and debate what it means for the Bears' quarterback competition. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Bears, Sam Acho and social justice
June 08, 2020 18:27 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser discussed the Bears' calls for social justice and how that will affect the team, and the NFL, in 2020. Then they hear from Sam Acho, the former Bears linebacker who organized Chicago athletes and brought them to the Austin neighborhood last Thursday. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Crossover edition
May 28, 2020 11:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser welcome JJ Stankevitz and Laurence Holmes of the "Under Center Podcast" to talk about Kevin White's evaluation of his Bears playing career and what to expect from the team's quarterback competition. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#AskPotsie, Part 2
May 13, 2020 11:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBThe thrilling #AskPotsie chat continues. It's better than The Last Dance and Tiger King combined. Mark Potash endures the rest of the listeners' questions about football and life. If you missed Part 1, go back and check it out first. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#AskPotsie, Part 1
May 11, 2020 11:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBThe long-awaited #AskPotsie event has arrived. Mark Potash takes listener questions about the Bears and everything else. And renaissance man that he is, Mark also offers some life advice. This one is can't-miss. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Bears schedule talk!
May 08, 2020 02:39 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down the best games of the Bears' 2020 schedule — and whether they will be played at all. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mitch's option, declined
May 03, 2020 00:48 - 25 minutes - 23 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down the Bears' decision to decline Mitch Trubisky's fifth-year option and debate how it will affect the team this season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Is Jaylon Johnson the Bears’ best draft pick?
April 28, 2020 17:35 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBPatrick Finley and Mark Potash break down what they liked best about the Bears’ draft and wonder what the future looks like for the team and the NFL season. 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 Bears draft
April 26, 2020 04:02 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser pick apart the Bears' 2020 NFL Draft class, plus one undrafted free agent signing, and analyze the Bears' roster. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Bears' 5 needs
April 22, 2020 17:32 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBPatrick Finley and Mark Potash rank the Bears' five areas of need in this year's draft — and debate whether what they have at those positions is good enough. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What to make of Ryan Pace?
April 21, 2020 17:44 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down Bears GM Ryan Pace's pre-draft press conference, debating whether the team did the right thing by cutting Trey Burton and whether they should select a quarterback. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Trade a draft pick?
April 14, 2020 19:05 - 36 minutes - 33 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser talk about the Bears’ biggest positions of need in the draft and whether they should consider trading up — or back. Then they break down what effect the NFL’s “virtual offseason” might have on the Bears. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The open QB competition
April 03, 2020 22:47 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser talk about the Bears’ declaration of an open quarterback competition, and whether that favors Nick Foles or Mitch Trubisky. 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 in the fold
April 01, 2020 02:46 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBPatrick Finley and Mark Potash talk about the Nick Foles trade becoming official and what it means for both him and Mitch Trubisky. They debate whether the Bears should draft a quarterback in the second round, too. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nick Foles or Cam Newton?
March 24, 2020 20:27 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBIn the latest Halas Intrigue, Patrick Finley and Mark Potash debate whether the Bears would be better off at quarterback with new free agent Cam Newton than recent addition Nick Foles. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Free agency's first wave
March 19, 2020 20:26 - 25 minutes - 23 MBMark Potash joins Patrick Finley to break down the Bears' four big moves in free agency thus far, and wonder whether GM Ryan Pace is feeling the heat to win right away. They wonder, too, if the Bears would consider trading Mitch Trubisky — or if there's even a market for him. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Nick Foles Show
March 18, 2020 22:46 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down the Bears' trade for quarterback Nick Foles and what it means for Mitch Trubisky. They debate the rest of the Bears' free agent class thus far and wonder what holes they have yet to fill. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Talking Bears in an uncertain time
March 13, 2020 21:08 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBasdf See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Who do the Bears draft?
February 27, 2020 18:50 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBFrom the NFL Scouting Combine, Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser look ahead to the Bears' draft. They break down the most likely positions the team will target in the second round and how free agency will affect their plans. Then they pick their favorite free-agent quarterback for the Bears. And Pat saw a head coach scolded for vaping at a local restaurant. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. ...
Ryan Pace and Matt Nagy at the NFL Combine
February 25, 2020 19:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBIn a new episode of Halas Intrigue, Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser bring you the latest from the NFL Combine after talking to Bears GM Ryan Pace and coach Matt Nagy. It's lying season, but there are morsels of truth if you listen closely to them. Also discussed: Finley's many life regrets, a gold Mustang rolling through a hallway and whether journalism school matters. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-...
Super Bowl lessons for the Bears
February 03, 2020 12:34 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBFrom Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Jason Lieser and Patrick Finley marvel at Patrick Mahomes' late-game comeback, wonder about Jimmy Garoppolo's performance and talk about what the Bears can learn from Super Bowl LIV. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jarrett Payton makes a cameo
January 30, 2020 21:03 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBPatrick Finley and Jason Lieser sit down at Super Bowl Radio Row to talk about the Bears, Allen Robinson and Jimmy Garoppolo. Jarrett Payton stops by for 30 seconds and Marlins Man lurks in the background. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Laken Tomlinson talks commuting via CTA
January 30, 2020 03:57 - 8 minutes - 8.03 MBLane Tech grad and former first-round pick Laken Tomlinson talks about the unreal commute he took as a kid, the perils of snow on the CTA and what it will feel like Sunday when he starts at guard for the 49ers in the Super Bowl. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Eddy Pineiro, Pat O'Donnell and iguanas!
January 28, 2020 22:30 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBFrom Super Bowl week, Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser are joined by Bears punter Pat O'Donnell and kicker Eddy Pineiro to talk iguana meat, wearing shorts in cold weather and a little bit of football. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We’re at the Super Bowl!
January 28, 2020 16:59 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBFrom Marlins Park in Miami, Jason Lieser and Patrick Finley talk about how Patrick Mahomes continues to haunt the Bears and how Chicago fans must be happy for 49ers kicker Robbie Gould. They then discuss how Kobe Bryant's death made Monday's media day unlike any other in recent Super Bowl history. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.