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Jeff Hughes is Talking Bears

Jeff Hughes
Chicago Bears
World Cup
NFL
United States
Kevin Warren
NFL Draft
Live Golf
Caleb Williams
Ben Johnson
National Football League
Sports Media / Draft Industry
Cinema
Madden NFL
Ted Phillips
Spain

After 20 years running DaBearsBlog.com, Jeff Hughes is finally changing formats. Starting with training camp 2026, Jeff will be talking Chicago Bears football every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (and when emergencies demand his attention).

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Dave Kinsler
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Episode: Special Episode: World Cup Preview!

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Jeff Hughes
Host of the show; long-time Bears writer turned podcaster with a blunt, opinionated style and broad Chicago sports coverage.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • Great show!

    Glad you’re finally in the pod mix. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rbbeudkssks
    United States3 months ago
  • Long time coming

    Welcome Jeff, it's about time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Perno13
    United States5 months ago
  • Great Perspective

    Jeff always has a level headed perspective on the Bears. Great compliment to the Hoge and Jahns podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mouth_77
    United States5 months ago
  • What I wanted for a long time

    Been a fan of Jeff’s for many years. This is the content I was missing and I believe fills a gap out there. Can’t wait for the season to start.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sawsheezle
    United States5 months ago
  • I’m in!

    There is a need for unbridled and well-informed takes on the Chicago Bears. Glad Jeff is filling it! Also, love the Man in Black inspired music. Very cool.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FromMontgomery
    United States5 months ago

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Listeners praise the host's balanced Bears perspective and entertaining take on sports culture.
Fans appreciate the candid, energetic style and chemistry with co-hosts.

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Special Episode: World Cup Preview!
Q: Give me five games for the USA's run in the group stage.
They are likely to finish second behind Turkey, with wins over Paraguay and Australia, and a pivotal result against Turkey deciding whether the group is navigable; overall, a Round of 16 appearance seems achievable if they start strong, but the path will be demanding.

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This show blends Chicago Bears football analysis with wide-ranging sports commentary and personal banter. Episodes commonly weave in roster discussions, coaching moves, and game-day strategy with tangents to World Cup soccer, pop culture, and fan mail, all delivered in a candid, opinionated style. A recurring dynamic with a long-time collaborator adds contrasts in perspective, and light sponsorship segments help anchor conversations mid-show. The format tends to be fast-paced, personality-driven, and informal, making it approachable for listeners who enjoy hot-takes, deep Bears coverage, and occasional cross-sport commentary. A standout aspect is the willingness to mix serious football critique with playful, nostalgic references and communi... more

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1. Hoge & Jahns: a show about the Chicago Bears
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