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Spiegel & Holmes Show

Audacy
Chicago Bears
Caleb Williams
Hard Knocks
Chicago White Sox
NFL
Bears
Olympics
DJ Moore
Mark Potash
Jim Harbaugh
Keenan Allen
Chicago Media
Matt Eberluss
Nate Davis
Khalil Mack
Trinity Rodman
Gurnee
Chicago Cubs
Los Angeles Chargers
Golden Tee

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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Latest Episodes

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes explained how Bulls head coach Billy Donovan saved the organization from itself by choosing to leave the franchise after six seasons in Chicago. After that, Chicago Sports Network analyst Gordon Be... more

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by reacting to Bulls head coach Billy Donovan stepping down from his job after six seasons in Chicago. After that, Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner joined the show to discuss the club's six-game winn... more

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

In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Herb Howard of The Bigs to discuss the latest Bears storylines as the start of the NFL Draft looms Thursday. After that, Spiegel and Holmes reacted to Patriots head coach Matt Vrabel’... more

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Recent Guests

Noah Schultz
Chicago White Sox pitcher
Chicago White Sox
Episode: Full Show — April 15, 2026
Julia Poe
Reporter, guest earlier in the show
Chicago media
Episode: Nico Hoerner is enjoying leading off (Hour 1)
Michael Reinsdorf
Owner, Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls
Episode: Michael Reinsdorf unfiltered reflects on the Bulls' direction (Hour 2)
Cal Ripken Jr.
Former MLB player, Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation advocate
Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation / former Baltimore Orioles
Episode: Cal Ripken Jr. shares advice for Little League parents
John Fanta
NBC Sports broadcaster on March Madness coverage
NBC Sports
Episode: Interviews of the Week on 104.3 The Score: March 30-April 3
Dee Brown
Former Illinois guard, Big Ten Player of the Year 2005
Roosevelt University (head coach)
Episode: Interviews of the Week on 104.3 The Score: March 30-April 3
Joelle Lorenzi
Athletic NBA writer
The Athletic
Episode: Interviews of the Week on 104.3 The Score: March 30-April 3
Curtis Ennis
Former Bears running back, basketball official
Chicago Bears, former NFL player; basketball official
Episode: Full Show — April 2, 2026
Alex Kuhn
Host of Categories
Episode: Categories!

Hosts

Matt Spiegel
Host of Spiegel & Holmes Show with Chicago sports focus and analytical approach to roster-building.
Laurence Holmes
Co-host focusing on Chicago sports with a balanced, level-headed perspective and strong interview presence.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 714 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 Statesa month 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 States2 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 States5 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 States8 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

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Audience appreciates the hosts' strong Bears and NFL focus and insider guest lineups.
Overall sentiment highlights engaging local Chicago sports perspective, entertaining segments, and informative breakdowns from guest experts.
Listeners value the analytical approach to roster decisions, cap space, and strategy with credible former players and reporters.
Some reviews note pacing and consistency concerns with show length and episode uploads, but many praise the banter and chemistry between hosts and guests.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Craig Counsell talks Cubs' pitching injuries, Shota Imanaga's strong start (Hour 1)
Q: How are you handling the daily uncertainty of who might be available to pitch, given the injuries?
Counsell describes embracing injuries as opportunities for others, emphasizing adaptability, learning from the changes, and finding players who can contribute in new roles.
Nico Hoerner is enjoying leading off (Hour 1)
Q: What changes have you made to your swing or approach to adapt to different pitchers and lineups?
He focuses on making his move efficient, hitting line drives, and being comfortable with variance in timing, rather than over-manipulating during at-bats.
Nico Hoerner is enjoying leading off (Hour 1)
Q: How do you feel about leading off every day, and is it something you expect to last all season?
Nico says leading off is a cool, empowering responsibility and that there isn't a guarantee it will stay the same, but he plans to be himself and adapt as the season evolves.
Full Show — April 15, 2026
Q: What's the hardest part of managing through this injury-heavy start to the Cubs season?
Counsell described it as a daily exercise in finding opportunities for players to step up, using injuries as a catalyst for growth and learning.
Michael Reinsdorf unfiltered reflects on the Bulls' direction
Q: How will you evaluate the next front office to ensure success?
We will look for process orientation, conviction to pull the trigger when needed, strong internal and external communication, and the ability to build a scalable organization with a clear plan and alignment across scouting, analytics, and development.

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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 sports talk show with a strong focus on the Bears and NFL offseason strategy, blended with analysis of other local teams and pop-culture banter. Hosts mix data-driven roster and cap-space conversations with candid guest insights from former players, reporters, and analysts. Notable strengths include in-depth center and offensive line discussions tied to roster-building, high-visibility guest appearances from ex-NFL players and Bears insiders, and a conversational, entertainment-forward style that keeps football strategy accessible. The format often balances hard analysis with lighthearted segments, audience calls, and in-studio guests, making it appealing to listeners who want practical NFL coverage delivered in a collaborative, C... more

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Recent guests on Spiegel & Holmes Show include:

1. Noah Schultz
2. Julia Poe
3. Michael Reinsdorf
4. Cal Ripken Jr.
5. John Fanta
6. Dee Brown
7. Joelle Lorenzi
8. Curtis Ennis

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