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Spiegel & Holmes Show
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes bring you Chicago sports talk with great opinions, guests and fun. Join Spiegel and Holmes as they discuss the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox and delve into the biggest sports storylines of the day. Recurring guests include former Bears coach Dave Wannstedt, former Bears center Olin Kreutz, Cubs manager Craig Counsell, Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner and MLB Network personality Jon Morosi. Catch the show live Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. CT on 104.3 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app.
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- Best of the Cubs: PCA heading to All-Star GameJul 11, 2026 · 54 minIn this week's Best of the Cubs, former All-Star Ron Coomer discusses Pete Crow-Armstrong's sensational play and case for MVP; Spiegel & Holmes detail the work of manager Craig Counsell with praise this season; and pitching coach Tommy Hottovy offers the latest on some injured arms working back to health.
- Best of the Bears: Is Caleb Williams a top 10 QB?Jul 11, 2026 · 47 minIn this week's Best of the Bears, Rahimi, Harris & Grote discuss Caleb Williams' place among the top quarterbacks in the NFL; the stadium saga takes yet another turn; and Pope Leo XIV received a gift from Williams.
- Full Show - July 10, 2026Jul 11, 2026 · 2 hr 43 minMatt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes bring you Chicago sports talk with great opinions, guests and fun. Join Spiegel and Holmes as they discuss the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox and delve into the biggest sports storylines of the day. Recurring guests include former Bears coach Dave Wannstedt, former Bears center Olin Kreutz, Cubs manager Craig Counsell, Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner and MLB Network personality Jon Morosi. Catch the show live Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. CT on 104.3 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app.
- White Sox & Cubs wrap up their first halves this weekend (Hour 1)Jul 11, 2026 · 44 minIn the first hour of the show, Laurence Holmes & Carmen Vitali discuss the Cubs & White Sox heading into the All Star break and whether or not either team may look ahead to vacation and lose their edge this weekend.
- Dave Helman says Caleb Williams still learning QB in NFL & 'that's okay' (Hour 2)Jul 11, 2026 · 45 minIn the 2nd hour of the show, Laurence Holmes & Carmen Vitali were joined by Dave Helman of The Athletic Football Show who weighed in on Bears quarterback Caleb Williams learning curve.
- Steve Stone on Munetaka Murakami's return to the White Sox lineup (Hour 3)Jul 11, 2026 · 43 minLaurence Holmes & Carmen Vitali were joined by White Sox CHSN color commentator Steve Stone.
- Will Venable thrilled to have Munetaka Murakami back in the lineup (Hour 4)Jul 10, 2026 · 26 minIn the final hour of the show, Laurence Holmes & Carmen Vitali listen & react to White Sox manager Will Venable who discussed 1st baseman Munetaka Murakamai's activation off the injured list.
- Steve Stone on Munetaka Murakami's return to the White Sox lineupJul 10, 2026 · 20 minLaurence & Carmen were joined by White Sox CHSN analyst Steve Stone.
- The crew wishes the Bears still had training camp in BourbonnaisJul 10, 2026 · 17 minLaurence & Carmen explain why they wish the Bears still held training camp in Borubonnais, IL
- Ben Johnson's tight end usage is key to Bears unpredictability on offenseJul 10, 2026 · 13 minLaurence & Carmen explain how Ben Johnson's tight end usage is a key aspect to his unpredictability as a play-caller.
- Dave Helman says Caleb Williams still learning QB in NFL & 'that's okay'Jul 10, 2026 · 21 minLaurence & Carmen were joined by "The Athletic Football Show's" Dave Helman to discuss the show's recent Caleb Williams episode.
- Does the impending All Star break feel like the last day of school?Jul 10, 2026 · 7 minMatt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes bring you Chicago sports talk with great opinions, guests and fun. Join Spiegel and Holmes as they discuss the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox and delve into the biggest sports storylines of the day. Recurring guests include former Bears coach Dave Wannstedt, former Bears center Olin Kreutz, Cubs manager Craig Counsell, Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner and MLB Network personality Jon Morosi. Catch the show live Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. CT on 104.3 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app.
- White Sox & Cubs wrap up their first halves this weekendJul 10, 2026 · 14 minLaurence & Carmen Vitali discuss the Cubs & White Sox finishing up the first half of the MLB season before the MLB All Star break commences next week.
- Full Show - July 9, 2026Jul 10, 2026 · 1 hr 26 minMatt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes bring you Chicago sports talk with great opinions, guests and fun. Join Spiegel and Holmes as they discuss the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox and delve into the biggest sports storylines of the day. Recurring guests include former Bears coach Dave Wannstedt, former Bears center Olin Kreutz, Cubs manager Craig Counsell, Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner and MLB Network personality Jon Morosi. Catch the show live Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. CT on 104.3 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app.
- Cubs fail to Sweep Orioles - Sox struggling heading into All-Star break (Hour 1)Jul 10, 2026 · 45 minIn the first hour of the show, Laurence Holmes & Matt Spiegel react to the Cubs & White Sox losses in their series finales Thursday afternoon.
- The Evolution of Kyle Teel | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'Jul 10, 2026 · 8 minBradfo catches up with White Sox Catcher Kyle Teel to discuss the evolution of his game over time, his draft experience, how grateful he is to be on this Sox team, and more!
- Darren Pang shares his conversations with Connor Bedard after injury (Hour 2)Jul 9, 2026 · 42 minIn the final hour of the show, Laurence Holmes & Matt Spiegel were joined by Blackhawks color commentator Darren Pang.
- Darren Pang shares his conversations with Connor Bedard after injuryJul 9, 2026 · 17 minLaurence & Spiegs were joined by Blackhawks CHSN Analyst Darren Pang who shared his words of encouragement for Blackhawks star Connor Bedard after undergoing shoulder surgery.
- Robert Mays talks Ben Johnson's unpredictability as a play-callerJul 9, 2026 · 18 minThe Athletic's Robert Mays talked about Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson's play-calling tendencies on "The Athletic Football Show."
- Spiegs nailed his White Sox proclamationJul 9, 2026 · 7 minLaurence & Spiegs react to Spiegs getting a White Sox proclamation correct.
- Dansby Swanson tried some unconventional things to break out of slumpJul 9, 2026 · 17 minLaurence & Spiegs discuss Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson's tactics for breaking out of his slump earlier this season.
- Cubs fail to Sweep Orioles - Sox struggling heading into All-Star breakJul 9, 2026 · 21 minLaurence & Spiegs going the show reacting to today's Cubs & White Sox losses to the Orioles & Red Sox respectively.
- Full Show - July 8, 2026Jul 9, 2026 · 2 hr 10 minMatt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes bring you Chicago sports talk with great opinions, guests and fun. Join Spiegel and Holmes as they discuss the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox and delve into the biggest sports storylines of the day. Recurring guests include former Bears coach Dave Wannstedt, former Bears center Olin Kreutz, Cubs manager Craig Counsell, Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner and MLB Network personality Jon Morosi. Catch the show live Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. CT on 104.3 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app.
- Spiegs was at the Rate for the White Sox 8-1 loss to the Red Sox (Hour 1)Jul 9, 2026 · 42 minIn the first hour of the show, Laurence Holmes & Matt Spiegel talked White Sox & Spiegs night at the park Tuesday.
- Keith Law weighs in on the Roch Cholowsky vs. Grady Emerson debate (Hour 2)Jul 9, 2026 · 44 minIn the 2nd hour of the show, Laurence Holmes & Matt Spiegel talked MLB Draft with draft analyst Keith Law.
- Craig Counsell has done an incredible job managing Cubs injuries (Hour 3)Jul 8, 2026 · 43 minIn the final hour of the show, Laurence Holmes & Matt Spiegel discuss the great job that Cubs Manager Craig Counsell has done in 2026.
- A.J. Pierzynski details meeting the PopeJul 8, 2026 · 11 minLaurence & SPiegs react to former White Sox World Series winning catcher A.J. Pierzynski telling midday show Rahimi, Harris & Grote about his trip to the Vatican to meet the Pope.
- Craig Counsell has done an incredible job managing Cubs injuriesJul 8, 2026 · 21 minLaurence & Spiegs discuss the great job Cubs manager Craig Counsell has done this season.
- Daniel Van Kirk wants us to hire him for a very specific jobJul 8, 2026 · 13 minLaurence & Spiegs were joined by friend, comedian & actor Daniel Van Kirk.
- Keith Law weighs in on the Roch Cholowsky vs. Grady Emerson debateJul 8, 2026 · 21 minLaurence & Spiegs were joined by MLB Draft expert Keith Law.
- Should Noah Schulz move to the bullpen?Jul 8, 2026 · 9 minLaurence & Spiegs discuss what the White Sox should do to help Noah Schulz with his control
- Spiegs was at the Rate for the White Sox 8-1 loss to the Red SoxJul 8, 2026 · 14 minSpiegs shares his night at Guaranteed Rate Field watching the White Sox lose an 8-1 game to the Boston Red Sox.
- Full Show - July 7, 2026Jul 8, 2026 · 2 hr 10 minMatt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes bring you Chicago sports talk with great opinions, guests and fun. Join Spiegel and Holmes as they discuss the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox and delve into the biggest sports storylines of the day. Recurring guests include former Bears coach Dave Wannstedt, former Bears center Olin Kreutz, Cubs manager Craig Counsell, Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner and MLB Network personality Jon Morosi. Catch the show live Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. CT on 104.3 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app.
- Nico Hoerner says Craig Counsell is putting Cubs in position to succeed (Hour 1)Jul 8, 2026 · 44 minIn the first hour of the show, Laurence Holmes & Matt Spiegel were joined by Cubs 2nd baseman Nico Hoerner who discussed how good of a job his manage Craig Counsell is doing navigating injuries to his pitching staff.
- Fox pathetically begs US fans not to abandon World Cup (Hour 2)Jul 8, 2026 · 42 minIn the 2nd hour of the show, Laurence Holmes & Matt Spiegel react to Fox begging US fans to watch the tournament after US lost to Belgium Monday night.
- Joe Maddon details his 5 stages of major league personality types (Hour 3)Jul 7, 2026 · 43 minIn the final hour of the show, Laurence Holmes & Matt Spiegel were joined by Cubs World Series winning manager Joe Maddon.
- Should the White Sox draft Grady Emerson or Roch Cholowsky?Jul 7, 2026 · 9 minLaurence & Spiegs debate who the White Sox should draft with the first pick of next week's MLB Draft.
- Joe Maddon details his 5 stages of major league personality typesJul 7, 2026 · 24 minLaurence Holmes & Matt Spiegel were joined by Cubs 2016 World Series winning manager Joe Maddon who detailed different stages of Major League baseball player personalities.
- Is PCA a villain around Major League Baseball?Jul 7, 2026 · 6 minLaurence & Spiegs discuss whether Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is hated around the league.
- Tiago Splitter & Caleb Wilson talk working together for the first timeJul 7, 2026 · 15 minLaurence & Spiegs react toe Bulls Head Coach Tiago Splitter & 1st round draft pick Caleb Wilson speaking to the media after summer league practice in Las Vegas.
- Fox pathetically begs US fans not to abandon World CupJul 7, 2026 · 20 minThe crew discusses Fox begging US fans to keep watching the World Cup after the US was embarrassed 4-1 by Belgium Monday night.
- Nico Hoerner says Craig Counsell is putting Cubs in position to succeedJul 7, 2026 · 25 minLaurence & Spiegs were joined by Cubs 2nd baseman Nico Hoerner.
- USMNT gets the "Goodfellas" treatmentJul 7, 2026 · 9 minProducer Chris Tannehill gives the United States Men's National Team the "Goodfellas" treatment after their 4-1 loss to Belgium Monday night.
- Full Show - July 6, 2026Jul 7, 2026 · 3 hr 2 minMatt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes bring you Chicago sports talk with great opinions, guests and fun. Join Spiegel and Holmes as they discuss the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox and delve into the biggest sports storylines of the day. Recurring guests include former Bears coach Dave Wannstedt, former Bears center Olin Kreutz, Cubs manager Craig Counsell, Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner and MLB Network personality Jon Morosi. Catch the show live Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. CT on 104.3 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app.
- White Sox & Guardians duke it out in games with playoff feel (Hour 1)Jul 7, 2026 · 46 minIn the first hour of the show, Laurence Holmes & Matt Spiegel discussed a weekend of tough ballgames for the Chicago White Sox in Cleveland with playoff-like feel.
- Jon Morosi says a quarterfinal appearance would validate US Soccer (Hour 2)Jul 7, 2026 · 47 minIn the 2nd hour of the show, Laurence Holmes & Matt Spiegel were joined by MLB Network & Sirius XMFC's Jon Morosi who talked Cubs, White Sox, MLB All Star selections, trade deadline & World Cup.
- The World Cup has brought people together and shown FIFA's corruption (Hour 3)Jul 7, 2026 · 46 minIn the third hour of the show, Laurence Holmes & Matt Spiegel talk about the craziness of the World Cup.
- Cubs pitching infrastructure under microscope as draft approaches (Hour 4)Jul 6, 2026 · 42 minIn the final hour of the show, Laurence Holmes & Matt Spiegel discuss the Cubs lack of spend on pitching in the draft and wonder if that approach will change as the MLB Draft is next week.
- Will Venable & Craig Counsell deserve praise for their performance in 2026Jul 6, 2026 · 11 minLaurence & Spiegs discuss the brilliance of the moves White Sox & Cubs managers Will Venable & Craig Counsell have made with their team's this season.
- Cubs pitching infrastructure under microscope as draft approachesJul 6, 2026 · 21 minLaurence & Spiegs discuss the Cubs lack of draft spending on pitching and wonder if the trend will change in 2026.
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