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Spiegel & Holmes Show

Audacy
Chicago Bears
Chicago Cubs
Cubs
Chicago Bulls
White Sox
Chicago
Chicago White Sox
Nico Hoerner
NFL Draft
Baseball
Pete Crow-Armstrong
Bears
Illinois
Milwaukee Brewers
Arlington Heights
Major League Baseball
Ben Johnson
Caleb Williams
Tiger Woods
Bryson Graham

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... more

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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. Recu... more

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by discussing the White Sox's walk-off 6-5 win against the Guardians on Monday. After that, they listened and reacted to Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer's comments about left-hander J... more

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner to discuss his hitting approach and the team's recent performance. After that, Marlins radio play-by-play announcer Jack McMullen joined the show to ... more

In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Chicago Sports Network host Cam Smith to preview the NBA Draft from the Bulls' perspective and to share old stories. After that, Spiegel and Holmes explained why White Sox outfielder ... more

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Recent Guests

Alex Kuhn
Host of Categories
Episode: Categories!
Jim Margulies
Sports journalist
The Score/partners
Episode: Full Show — June 10, 2026
Jim Margulis
Guest on show
Episode: White Sox's fun season continues with Braden Montgomery's walk-off homer (Hour 1)
Kevin Byers
Guest mentioned as part of a taped interview
Episode: White Sox nailed the Garrett Crochet trade (Hour 4)
Braden Johnson
Mayor (Chicago)
City of Chicago
Episode: Is this Bears stadium saga 'the worst story ever'?
Thomas McDermott
Mayor of Hammond, Indiana
City of Hammond
Episode: Is this Bears stadium saga 'the worst story ever'?
Bob Costas
Renowned baseball broadcaster
NBC/NBC Sports; long-time MLB broadcaster
Episode: CHSN's 1980s night broadcast with Bob Costas & Steve Stone was a success
Steve Stone
Former MLB pitcher and broadcaster
MLB Network; Chicago White Sox broadcaster
Episode: CHSN's 1980s night broadcast with Bob Costas & Steve Stone was a success
Rahimi Harrison-Grody
Sports broadcaster/analyst
104.3 The Score
Episode: Full Show — June 1, 2026

Hosts

Laurence Holmes
Co-host; long-time Chicago sports talk personality; frequent guest on Cubs/Bears segments; strong local-affinity host.
Matt Spiegel
Host; veteran Chicago sports commentator; known for pairing with Laurence Holmes and guiding discussions across Bears, Cubs, and baseball topics.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 718 ratings
  • Bad

    I used to like both of these guys. But Holmes selling his soul to Portnoy absolutely killed The Score for me. Spiegel is a puppet. No thoughts of his own.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    causemonaught83
    United States3 months ago
  • Can’t do it anymore…

    The transition from the originals to the “new” talent has been IMO unsuccessful… Holmes w/ Jason was what many of us had been waiting for … and it just did not get done … the mid-day and afternoon pairings are too oatmeal / the same voice / same opinions there is no “rub” … nice and safe is what it has felt like for too long … I’m out

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    The Wet Monkey
    United States4 months ago
  • Hosts and guests

    Why is Danny Parkins listed under hosts and guests and Laurence Holmes is not?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gross Rexman
    United States7 months ago
  • Review of Audacy’s upload practice

    Let me start by saying Spegiel and Holmes get a 5 star review from me as a show. Subscribe and listen because Laurence is the level headed voice of Chicago sports to me. Matt is pretty ok too.

    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 ind... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    SemiC0L0N
    United States10 months ago
  • Jay zawaski and Rick camp

    Jay and Rick need more air time

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jp from Peoria
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Overall, guests and banter are seen as a strong mix that keeps Chicago sports fans engaged.
Radiothon segments are highlighted as meaningful community-focused moments.
Listeners appreciate the guests who bring insider Cubs and Bears insights.
Some feedback suggests the show benefits from more dynamic host chemistry and riskier takes.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#243
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Steve Stone: White Sox believe 'they can win every day' (Hour 3)
Q: Jalen said that he's going to need a full off-season to recover from the L-muscle surgery. What have you seen from him out there? Do you feel like he's back to his best, or is there more to go?
Steve Stone notes that Jalen showed progress in OTAs with some days that look promising, but he cautions that full readiness and consistent performance will come with time as he regains confidence and reads the field. He emphasizes that staying healthy and building consistency will be key as the off-season advances.
Craig Counsell: 'Things will change' for the struggling Cubs
Q: How big of a loss is Jameson Taillon for you?
Counsell says health is paramount; losing key players impacts the team, but the focus remains on the players who are available and on maintaining overall performance.
Craig Counsell: 'Things will change' for the struggling Cubs
Q: Craig, what are you seeing with Nico in terms of his ability to make good contact or whatever is going on with him at the plate?
Counsell notes Nico Hoerner has improved contact recently, is typically in play, and discusses how finding holes and avoiding strikeouts influences his overall performance.
Craig Counsell: 'Things will change' for the struggling Cubs
Q: I'm told you went to the NBA Finals in Milwaukee. What was that vibe like in your memory?
Counsell describes the Finals as an energizing, unique atmosphere where being in the building heightens the experience and reinforces why the effort is invested.
Craig Counsell: 'Things will change' for the struggling Cubs
Q: The manager of the Cubs, Craig Counsell, joins us live from Denver. Craig, thanks so much for joining us. How are you?
Counsell responds that he and the team are managing through disruptions, staying focused on the next day and what they can control, emphasizing the rebuild of momentum and consistency.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Spiegel & Holmes Show

What is Spiegel & Holmes Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A Chicago-focused sports talk show that blends deep-dive analysis of the Bears, Cubs, Bulls, and White Sox with frequent guest appearances and light pop-culture banter. Episodes commonly feature insider perspectives from team executives and players, alongside national sports media voices, creating a dynamic mix of game strategy, roster debates, and community storytelling. The show is known for its chemistry between two long-running hosts and a rotating cast of guests, including Cubs front-office personnel, former players, and national reporters, delivering a lively, personality-driven take on local and national sports stories. Potential listeners will likely enjoy candid coaching and roster discussions, detailed breakdowns of MLB pitching a... more

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Recent guests on Spiegel & Holmes Show include:

1. Alex Kuhn
2. Jim Margulies
3. Jim Margulis
4. Kevin Byers
5. Braden Johnson
6. Thomas McDermott
7. Bob Costas
8. Steve Stone

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