Halas Intrigue

Patrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash pick apart why the Bears offense finally looks good, whether they can withstand Roquan Smith’s injury and if they have hope for the playoffs.

In the Pot-Cast, Mark details his biggest fear--which is the same now as it was in childhood.

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Patrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash break down the Bears' surprise win, Mitch Trubisky's outstanding play and the performance of some lesser-known offensive players. We also debut a new segment where Mark gives out game balls (does not go well) and the "Keeping it Real Award" (you'll never guess who wins).

In the Pot-Cast, it's a simple question: How many rappers can Mark name?

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Patrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash talk about Akiem Hicks’ return, the challenge presented by the Cowboys and why the Bears never get sacks.

In the Pot-Cast, Mark explores the wonderful world of pop — and, um, phosphates?

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The Score's Chris Emma joins Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser for a rollicking Halas Intrigue episode about John Fox's pet monkey and some Bears stuff (Mitch Trubisky, Akiem Hicks and facing the Cowboys).

In lieu of the Pot-Cast, Emma gives his ode to the great Mark Potash and his no-B.S. approach to the Bears beat.

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Patrick Finley and Mark Potash break down defensive lineman Akiem Hicks' potential return and what it says about the Bears' postseason hopes.

They then gauge Matt Nagy's excitement and Mitch Trubisky and Mark's thoughts on Black Friday.

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Patrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash break down Mitch Trubisky's performance in the Bears' Thanksgiving win in Detroit and talk about an interesting final month on deck.

In the Pot-Cast, Mark rates Motown artists and songs.

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Patrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash break down the Thanksgiving showdown between the Bears and Lions, debate what Matt Nagy should do at tight end as injuries pile up and wonder whether Eddy Pineiro is the kicker in 2020.

Patrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash wonder why the Bears don’t go no-huddle all the time since quarterback Mitch Trubisky prefers it. They also explore the Lions’ uncertainty at quarterback heading into Thanksgiving and Anthony Miller’s future.

Patrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash talk about the Bears’ too-close-for-comfort win against the Giants, the play of Mitch Trubisky and the dominance of the defense. They break down the Bears’ series of errors and what to expect in the Thanksgiving Day game against the Lions.

In the “Pot-Cast,” Mark talks about winning T-shirts on sports talk radio.

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Patrick Finley and Mark Potash make their picks for the Bears-Giants game and debate what a healthy Mitch Trubisky can show the team over the next six weeks.

Then Mark details his star turn in Hoop Dreams during the world-famous “Pot-Cast.”

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