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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
Matt Eberflus
Los Angeles Chargers

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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In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Ian O'Connor of The Athletic to discuss the NCAA Tournament, Bulls coach Billy Donovan's future and more. After that, Spiegel and Holmes discussed how it was a big weekend for Chicago... more

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by former Illinois star Marcus Liberty to reflect on the Flyin’ Illini team and to discuss the current squad advancing to the Final Four. After that, Spiegel and Holmes listened and rea... more

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by discussing how they'll throw out the first pitch and sing the seventh-inning stretch at Wrigley Field on Monday evening as the Cubs host the Angels. After that, they listened and reacted to the hi... 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

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Recent Guests

Marcus Liberty
Former Illinois forward, Final Four participant
Illinois Athletics
Episode: Marcus Liberty compares Keaton Wagler to Penny Hardaway (Hour 2)
Andy McCullough
Guest, baseball writer
The Score / Score North appearance noted
Episode: Illinois takes cares of business against Penn (Hour 1)
Phil Mackey
Guest, media personality
Score North
Episode: Illinois takes cares of business against Penn (Hour 1)
Pete Fiutak
College football analyst, known for knowledge of college football and players
Episode: Pete Fiutak wants to see the Bears take a safety at No. 25 overall (Hour 2)
Rob Manfred
Commissioner of Baseball
Major League Baseball
Episode: Could an in-season World Baseball Classic replace the MLB All-Star Game?
Chris Holtmann
Head coach, DePaul Blue Demons
DePaul University
Episode: Full Show — March 18, 2026
Daniel Palencia
Professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago Cubs, discussed as a WBC participant
Chicago Cubs
Episode: Scoop: Daniel Palencia is expected to be available for Venezuela in WBC final
Pat Hughes
Cubs broadcaster
Chicago Cubs
Episode: Are people rooting for Team USA against Venezuela?
Jack McMullen
Play-by-play broadcaster for Miami Marlins; host of Just Baseball
Just Baseball / Miami Marlins
Episode: Full Show — March 16, 2026

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
  • 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 States7 months ago
  • Jay zawaski and Rick camp

    Jay and Rick need more air time

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jp from Peoria
    United States10 months ago
  • Boring

    Have listened to The Score since it first aired. The Score used to have genuinely humorous or interesting personalities who interjected fun into hardcore sports talk. Every show is now dry, boring, and “safe” unless they have a good guest. Those same guests all have their own podcasts and can say whatever they want without fear of being fired for saying the slightest thing that isn’t 100% PC so I listen to those now. Mark Grote, Chris Rongey are two fill-in hosts who should actually have their o... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Longtimefirsttime1
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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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.

Ian O’Connor thinks Billy Donovan will head back to college to coach
Q: Do you think Billy Donovan is as weirded out by NIL college basketball life as he might have been two years ago?
The guests suggest that the NIL era changes the landscape and may influence Donovan's openness to returning to college, given his strengths fit more with the college coaching environment and the joy of building a program.
Ian O’Connor thinks Billy Donovan will head back to college to coach (Hour 3)
Q: What makes Billy Donovan a potential candidate to return to college coaching?
Donovan's proven success in college basketball, especially his Florida national titles, and the way his skill set aligns with rebuilding programs make him a plausible college move; his background and relationships in the college ranks keep him in consideration for major programs.
Interviews of the Week on 104.3 The Score: March 23-27
Q: What was it about Pete Crow-Armstrong that made you lock him up long term?
The decision reflects Pete's exceptional talent, work ethic, and leadership qualities, making him easy to invest in for the long run and giving the Cubs stability and a high floor as a cornerstone of the roster.
Full Show — March 30, 2026
Q: What was the mood around Nico Hoerner's contract extension?
Hoerner showed gratitude, stressed loyalty, and explained how trust and commitment from both sides helped seal the six-year deal, signaling a long-term, championship-focused mindset.
Rapheal Davis is bullish on Big Ten teams in NCAA Tournament
Q: What do you make of Purdue's route and Braden Smith's evolution as a facilitator and leader?
Spiegel and Davis discuss Braden Smith as a table setter, his higher-level distribution, and how Purdue's roster construction in the transfer era helped them control tempo and pace, drawing a comparison to the Utah Jazz model with perimeter playmakers surrounding a core, which contributed to their championship run.

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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. Marcus Liberty
2. Andy McCullough
3. Phil Mackey
4. Pete Fiutak
5. Rob Manfred
6. Chris Holtmann
7. Daniel Palencia
8. Pat Hughes

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