Jeff Hughes is Talking Bears

Episode 6: Schedule Release is Not an Event

On this episode of JHiTB Jeff yells about the schedule release NOT being a television event, remembers Sam Sianis of the Billy Goat Tavern (which will be an ongoing theme), and answers reader emails.

Episode 5: Schedule! Mail!

On this episode of JHiTB, Jeff breaks the 2026 schedule in five segments, lauds its overall balance, and opines that it's the ideal schedule for a coaching staff good at in-season adjustments. Also...a lot of mail from the listeners!

Episode 4: Emails!

On Episode 4 of JHiTB, Jeff answers your emails! Is the offensive coordinator the football equivalent of the screenwriter? How many potatoes HAS he eaten? Airport beers! Glengarry Glen Ross! Kevin Warren is disliked! Source talk!

Episode 3: Three Pivotal Bears in 2026

In Episode 3 of JHiTB, Jeff discusses the three players who could very well determine HOW GOOD the 2026 Bears can be, reads a few texts from scout friend, and eviscerates the Saudis, Greg Norman and Phil Mickelson.

Episode 2: The Draft, 2026

In this episode of JHiTB, Jeff takes a "big picture" look at the Bears' draft strategy, acknowledging what is obvious: these are now Ben Johnson's Bears. In segment two, he provides scouting reports on Chicago's selections from friends who makes their living doing such things in the NFL. He closes the show by touching on the drama surrounding the 2026 World Cup. His advice? Ignore the noise. When the tournament gets to the quarterfinals, all the negativity will drift away. (It always does.)