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Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show

Audacy
Chicago Bears
Pedro Grifol
White Sox
Chicago White Sox
Caleb Williams
Nate Davis
Hard Knocks
Matt Eberflus
Chris Getz
Grady Sizemore
Los Angeles Dodgers
Skip Schumacher
Nick Saban
Cubs
MLB
Brandon Aiyuk
Tony La Russa
Keenan Allen
Rome Odunze
NFL Films

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote bring a thoughtful, fast-moving approach to Chicago sports, pairing sharp insight with real personality. They break down the day’s biggest stories across the NFL, MLB, NBA and college sports, with Chicago always leading the conversation — from the Bears and Cubs to the Bulls, White Sox and more. Known for smart analysis, honest takes and lively discussi... more

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Latest Episodes

In Interviews of the Week on 104.3 The Score, Ricky O'Donnell of SB Nation joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to discuss the state of the reeling Bulls at the All-Star break and to break down a loaded 2026 NBA Draft class; Chicago Sports Network analys... more

In the Best of the Bears this week, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed the possibility of linebacker Tremaine Edmunds being let go to free up more salary cap space; Dan Wiederer of The Athletic joined the Mully & Haugh Show to explain why he ... more

In the Best of the Cubs this week, Mike Mulligan and Brad Biggs discussed what the club's starting rotation will look like when when the 2026 regular season gets started and pondered how much utilityman Matt Shaw will play; Matt Spiegel and Laurence ... more

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed the looming MLB lockout after the 2026 season and welcomed on Herb Howard of The Bigs to discuss the latest Bears storylines.

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Recent Guests

Nick Friedel
Episode: Transition: Looming baseball labor dispute should be a lesson in self-worth
Nick Friedell
Senior writer for The Athletic, covering the Golden State Warriors and the NBA.
The Athletic
Episode: Nick Friedell doesn't see a fix for NBA's struggling All-Star Weekend
Modus Puzellus
Three-time rising star
Episode: Full Show — February 12, 2026
Austin Bonta
Mayor of Portage, Indiana, discussing the stadium proposal for the Bears
Episode: Full Show — February 12, 2026
Modus Buzelis
Three-time rising star in basketball
Episode: Examining how Alex Bregman is immediately impacting the Cubs’ clubhouse (Hour 1)
Austin Bonsa
Mayor of Portage, Indiana
Portage, Indiana
Episode: Transition: Clay Harbor isn't related to 'Halas Harbor'
Mike Florio
Creator and editor in chief of Pro Football Talk
Pro Football Talk
Episode: Mike Florio ponders what it would cost to trade for Maxx Crosby
Matas Buzelis
Three-time Rising Stars player
Chicago Bulls
Episode: Matas Buzelis talks Rising Stars honor, Bulls' direction (Hour 2)
Kam Buckner
State Representative involved in stadium discussions
State of Illinois
Episode: State Rep. Kam Buckner broke down what has changed in Bears' stadium talks

Hosts

Leila Rahimi
Host known for her engaging presence and deep knowledge of sports, particularly Chicago teams.
Marshall Harris
Co-host known for his lively interaction and insight into Chicago sports discourse.
Mark Grote
Co-host who brings a wealth of experience from sports journalism and a passionate approach to Chicago sports.

Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars from 589 ratings
  • Review of Audacy’s upload practices

    Let me start by saying Rahimi and Harris get a 5 star review from me as a show. Subscribe and listen because Leila and Marshall are great together.

    My problem and the reason for my 3 star review is with the way Audacy takes 1 show which lasts 4 hours with commercials on the radio(about 2.5 hours of content) and uploads it multiple times in multiple different lengths. It throws off my “Up Next” queue. You get the (full show) upload, EACH of the 4 individual hours, plus 3-6 short 15 minute clips ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    SemiC0L0N
    United States5 months ago
  • Boo

    What has happened?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    bears!!!
    United States6 months ago
  • Staggering

    The cratering level of talent on a daily WSCR show. I cannot believe people still turn to this station for anything Chicago sports. A brutal listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    apdogtown
    United States6 months ago
  • I tried

    Just meh. Gave it a shot and haven’t listened in weeks. Don’t miss it.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Rooney215
    United States7 months ago
  • More grote

    Grote is a great listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pete from peoria
    United States10 months ago

Listeners Say

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Fans express enthusiasm for in-depth sports analysis while also enjoying the humor interspersed in discussions.
Listeners appreciate the engaging dynamic between the hosts, highlighting their chemistry and ability to interact with audience feedback.
Some listeners are critical of specific hosts but still acknowledge the overall value of the discussions provided.
Reviews reflect a mix of opinions on the content quality and criticisms towards the upload frequency and content structure.

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Apple Podcasts
#118
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Talking Points

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Jack Silverstein talks Hall of Fame candidacies for Charles Tillman, Olin Kreutz, Lance Briggs
Q: Who has the easiest path to the Hall of Fame and who has the most difficult road?
Jack Silverstein indicates that Charles Tillman has the easiest path while Lance Briggs faces more challenges due to how outside linebackers are evaluated.
Anthony Herron talks Super Bowl, whether Bears should pursue Maxx Crosby (Hour 2)
Q: What do you think about the idea of building your game plan throughout the playoffs?
It's crucial, especially with two weeks to prepare.
Dan Wiederer: Bears must figure out keys to sustaining success
Q: What was your biggest takeaway from this game through the lens of what the Bears need to do to get to be on the level where they can play in that game next year?
The Bears need to strengthen their roster and find ways to sustain success to maximize opportunities for future playoffs.
Full Show — February 10, 2026
Q: What rhymes with Dolores?
The ongoing humorous banter about names and nicknames continued, emphasizing the informal and playful discussions on the show.
Full Show — February 10, 2026
Q: What are you talking about? We've got to call him Weed now?
The conversation evolved into accepting the nickname 'Weed', and the humorous aspects of it were discussed.

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Content emphasizes lively discussions around Chicago sports, particularly focusing on the Chicago Bears and their performance within the NFL. Specific topics frequently addressed include quarterback Caleb Williams' performance, team dynamics, injuries, and the rivalry with the Green Bay Packers. Engaging banter and audience interaction characterize the conversation, often blending serious sports analysis with humor. This show is notable for its depth of analysis on game strategies and player development, while keeping the content entertaining and accessible to fans of all levels.

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1. Nick Friedel
2. Nick Friedell
3. Modus Puzellus
4. Austin Bonta
5. Modus Buzelis
6. Austin Bonsa
7. Mike Florio
8. Matas Buzelis

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