Carm is a stud in reporter row.

Best of all is probably Mark Carman, a rare genius with a Kaufman-esque talent for re-directing Chicago sports fans anger away from the incompetent organization and towards him personally.

Hoge is fine, but Carm and Braggs are both petulant, generally annoying and don’t really add anything useful to the show for someone who is listening for football content about the Bears. There are many many better podcasts options for both Bears and NFL content.

It’s a fun show I like to listen to it for the vibes but it’s not great for “football”. a huge chunk of the show is gibberjab,banter,goofing around or random guests that sometimes talk about stuff that isn’t even really football related and most definitely not “Bears” related.They don’t really share in depth insights/analysis or even founded opinions, It’s more goofing around and hanging at the bar than serious football talk. But they do sound like nice people and I do enjoy the show. Maybe they would be better off doing less episodes,especially the off season.

this is un-listenable. These guys are morons. I’d rather watch the news 😂

I used to love listening to this show to get my Bears fix, but it has turned into the opposite. I can't stand it anymore. Carm needs to be canned and Braggs is almost as bad. Braggs looks stoned half the time and doesn't bring much to the show. Adam is the only one who seems to put a lot of time into the Bears and this podcast. We need more Briggs and insider information, not terrible takes and unrealistic ball talk. Don't recommend this podcast at this point. If changes happen I'll be a daily listener again.

Can’t listen to this show anymore, Karm is brutal. Not sure what he brings to the table besides non funny side stories that nobody wants to hear. So many comments thinking the same not sure how he has the job still.

Whenever Mark Carmen is in the show, I automatically delete that episode. I wonder if he has a family member who’s in upper management. He’s beyond cringe and quite frankly obnoxious

These guys only talk about how every player is too expensive - not if they will help The Bears win or not.

I’ve been giving it a chance over the last few months to get my bears fix, but the constant bickering just gets so annoying I’ve had to stop.

“$5.” “Go to the penalty box.” Carm playing the Stugotz character. Fortunately that show will never know about this tiny one, so they probably won’t get sued.

I’ve been listening for about a year. I like all the personalities and perspectives. It’s fun to get good football knowledge and also the meatball perspective. Greg and Carm need to share a room and a hug at the combine and quit jumping down each others throats. 2025 is going to be great 🐻⬇️

The show is 5 stars without Mark Carman and 1 star with him.

BEAR DOWN

Way to fire guys right before Christmas that were such major parts of the show. You messed up the one thing you guys had over any other pod….the crew. 5 stars to not hurt the crew, zero stars for AllCity

Choosing to fire your traveling, in the locker room, asking press conference questions, reporter, Nick Moreono, and keeping hot take trash Mark Carmen shows what this pod is about.

Unsubscribed and cancelled diehard - laying off the founding member of the Pod a week before Christmas is dirty. Won't support a company without integrity

CHGO bought the Chicago Audible and pushed out the original hosts. Carm and Greg are awful. They specialize in content quantity and lose in quality

The Chicago Bears ownership needs to own up to the reality that the Black & Blue Division of the NFC North needs a Head Coach, or at least a Defensive Coordinator that knows Bear Ball! Such as, Lance Briggs! Or else, we can just keep doing, what we doing! Loosing! Capeesh!

I used to be a fan of the podcast but it has really gone downhill. The decision to keep Braggs and let Nick go is mindblowing. I have to fast forward through everytime Braggs speaks because the sound of his voice makes my ears bleed.

Braggs/Carman are the kids table of coverage/knowledge. Tough listen when Hoge isn’t running things.

I refer to this version of Hoge as “radio Hoge.” Tries to be edgy and “rant.” It isn’t his style and does not work. Once the show gets going, he settles into his role as host and it moves a little more smoothly. Carm and Braggs are uninspired meatheads. Imagine an hour of the same two radio callers and you get the picture. Moreano does a good job from Halas and the former players are great. Room to improve.

Lance Briggs and Alex Brown are great! The other guys… no thanks

Imagine Hoge and Jahns without Jahns 5 days a week. Current and former Bears players join every so often. Caveat is you have 2 rambling meatballs named Carm and Braggs. Would be 10/5 stars if All City would cut bait.

Stop reading vape ads my guy

Love Hoge! Love Braggs! Love Nicholas!!

Show is no good. Listen to Locked On Packers or Pack a Day podcast instead

Great podcast for our Chicago bears.

You boys need to paint your nails for that fruity quarterback of yours. 🤡 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Btw, you have NO defense or offensive line. It’s a shame you never acknowledge those absurd weaknesses. And your head coach is a goober. We still OWN YOU. ✌️

Love the podcast and I understand getting the bag but having a nicotine company and some of your other sponsors are questionable and idk, but I don’t want that to represent my Bears🐻

Love the hypotheticals and different takes. Hilarious and insightful. Highly recommended

This show is likable. Solid Bears banter. But for all their access, there is never real insider insight here. Never a ‘scoop’ or anything that feels sourced from the beat or inside the team. This show sounds like fans who use Twitter to get their news - that’s fine but ultimately doesn’t add a ton. They need their local Bears Schefty or Rapoport.

Wayyyy to many ads, adam has a huge ego and is kinda hard to like as a host/cohost.. braggs is the man!!!

I subscribed with high hopes of a content driven show that would go in depth on the Bears. Instead I get a sophomoric blend of outlandish takes, lazy use of language (crude language always reflects lack of imagination), and silly banter mixed in with occasional nods to the content I was looking/hoping for. Disappointing

Too many hypothetical conversations that will never happen. Definitely getting bored with this show!

I subscribed to this podcast from the first show and was excited to have a professional dedicated bears podcast. Early on it was promising and worth listening to. Have listened to every episode up to this weeks free agent shows and I can’t continue to follow the show. Carmen and braggs make outrageous comments and there is a ton of just nonsense going on that I skip through just to get to 1 minute of good content. I’ll stick to Hoge and Jahns and hope for something else to come along that serves the bears fans better.

Mark Carman takes this show down not 1 but 2 pegs. His off the wall reactions and outlandish hot takes make you question any credibility. This pod has a lot of potential, but people like Carm hold it back… Hoge and Jahns is far superior

Not devoid of worthwhile insight by any stretch, but the overwhelming amount of superficial banter can be insufferable. If they could just reign it in I’d be more inclined to tune in more often.

I love you Braggs. Also Carm, Hoge, Herb, Nick, Lawrence, and Wooton. Great show y’all.

In a sea of podcasts that are all the same - buncha dudes sitting around arguing the same points over and over, CHGO Bears is a cut far above. Adam, Carm, Braggs, and friends (including Cole Kmet, Corey Wootton, and Brian Baldinger!) break down Bears football in a way that is entertaining, but also honest and fair. Much more “having beers in the backyard with some buddies who actually know football” than “sitting at a bar while the dude next to you spouts nonsense.” The whole gang is accessible, and truly interactive with fellow Bears fans, and it’s been a real breath of fresh air. Honestly, all the CHGO podcasts are great, but the Bears and Kevin’s Chicago Marathon training podcast are my favorite. Best thing I did this year as a sports fan was listen more, and joint the Diehards group to connect and chat with other awesome Bears fans. Highly, highly recommended. BEAR DOWN!

CHGO has the best combination of in-depth and entertaining Chicago Bears discussion every weekday along with pre and post-game podcasts on game days and even emergency podcasts in case of urgent breaking news. The hosts are passionate Bears fans as well as credentialed professional journalists with access to press conferences, practice sessions, training camp and both home and road games. They are joined by weekly guests such as national media expert Brian Baldinger and Bears star tight end Cole Kmet. Highly recommended for Bears fans.

CHGO Bears is an amazing crew who provide a lot of different insight on the team while keeping the show fun. The entire team shares a ton of knowledge and certainly the best podcast around!

Great show and love Hoge and the gang but please, Braggs needs to shut up sometimes. It’s not Twitter and he acts like he knows all.

You forgot to upload Tuesday episode. I’m sad.

I can’t listen to Braggs. Seriously. Try Hoge and Jahns podcast for the version of this podcast without the unnecessary sidekicks and non-bears talk.

Get rid of Carm and Braggs . No depth to the commentary and more changeable than the tides. Every comment you will have heard elsewhere and better defended by some guy at then end of the bar. Why do these two get so much air time?

I love the attitude of these guys. My favorite episodes are the ones where they interview a podcaster of the upcoming team. Great guys! — New review on 9/26/23- this podcast was much better when it was just the chicago audible podcast. Braggs yells and it’s terrible on the ears. A lot of the podcasts are only like 60% bears content which is annoying. I still tune in on Fridays for the preview shows that is just will and nick. They are the two best on the show.

Seriously, wanting Cole Kmet to swear during a football game? Carman and his “ High School “ humor is horrible. Great spot with Cole, but please schedule on Carman’s day off. Thanks!

Get rid of Carmen and braggs and this show would be great

Half the show is mindless (non-football related) banter or lazy takes. Obvious that the group is tasked with meeting a time requirement rather than trying to provide meaningful insight. When the show was The Chicago Audible it was at least a Bears pod. Disappointing, especially considering the resources/network they have. It’s clear there isn’t much critical thinking or appreciation of the game and story that is unfolding and changes every week. The Athletic, NBC, Chicago Bears official pod, and even The Chicago Sun-Times are far superior to name few - and there are many others. Don’t waste your time unless you’re more interested in their takes on thanksgiving food, clothing preferences, rating on each other’s ability to read ads, etc. There are too many legitimate bears stories - and sides to each -unfolding to waste your time on this one.