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Spiegel & Holmes Show

Audacy
Chicago Cubs
Chicago Bears
White Sox
Cubs
Chicago White Sox
Chicago Bulls
Chicago
Milwaukee Brewers
Caleb Williams
Nico Hoerner
Baseball
Pete Crow-Armstrong
Caleb Wilson
Chicago, United States
Bryson Graham
Ben Johnson
Bears
Patrick Kane
Arlington Heights
Lebron James

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 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 best of the Cubs this week, manager Craig Counsell joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to discuss the team's additions at the trade deadline, which included rotation help in the form of right-hander Kevin Gausman and right-hander Clay Holmes; Lei... more

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes welcomed on Cubs manager Craig Counsell to discuss the club's additions at the trade deadline. They also wondered if the White Sox did enough in recent days to improve their team for the stretch run.

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Recent Guests

Lance Brosdowski
Analytics writer/host, Marquee Network contributor
Marquee Network
Episode: Should the Cubs make a push at acquiring Tarik Skubal?
Cole Wright
Sports journalist/host
Marquee Network
Episode: Should the Cubs make a push at acquiring Tarik Skubal?
Dave Sims
Yankees play-by-play man, guest on the show
New York Yankees
Episode: Dave Sims doesn't want to hear White Sox doom & gloom (Hour 1)
Devin Kaney
Fox 32 reporter
Fox 32
Episode: Derrick Rose does not care about LeBron James going to Philadelphia
David Braun
Head coach of the Northwestern Wildcats
Northwestern University
Episode: Caleb Williams cracks the NFL Top 100 List, Northwestern Football HC David Braun joins the show, Miguel Vargas 'not so nice' drink (Hour 3)
Eddie Olchek
Hall of Fame hockey analyst
NBC Sports/Chicago Blackhawks broadcasts
Episode: Lebron James signing with the 76ers, Patrick Kane's return press conference, Why Michael Kopech remains unsigned (Hour 2)
Michael Kopech
Major League pitcher, former White Sox starter turned reliever
Free agent (as discussed)
Episode: Why Michael Kopech remains unsigned
Curtis Granderson
MLB outfielder and broadcaster, guest on the show
Former MLB outfielder; broadcaster
Episode: Transition with Rahimi Harris & Grote
Kyle Davidson
Chicago Blackhawks General Manager
Chicago Blackhawks
Episode: Best of the Blackhawks: Patrick Kane returns

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 720 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 States5 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 States6 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 States9 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 Statesa year 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.

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

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#178
Japan/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Dave Sims doesn't want to hear White Sox doom & gloom (Hour 1)
Q: Welcome, Dave Sims. What has stood out to you most about this White Sox-Yankees series so far?
Dave emphasizes pitching depth and the overall arc of the season, noting that some nights won't be pretty but winning is what matters, and he reflects on the Yankees' depth and the White Sox's resilience.
Derrick Rose does not care about LeBron James going to Philadelphia
Q: What do you think of LeBron's decision 2.0 to join the 76ers?
Derrick shares a candid, nonchalant reaction and emphasizes that, while it's big news, it isn't his life anymore as he's moved on from playing professionally.
Derrick Rose does not care about LeBron James going to Philadelphia
Q: Do you play yourself when you play 2K?
He responds with a light humor that he's not the kind of player who plays himself in the game.
Derrick Rose does not care about LeBron James going to Philadelphia
Q: Derrick, this is your second time gracing the cover of 2K this time as a legend. What does it mean to your legacy to have generations, including younger generations, play you in a video game?
Derrick describes the significance of the multi-generational engagement, noting his son's involvement with the game and the chance to be part of the on-court and off-court experience for future fans.
Best of the Bears: Counting down to training camp
Q: What is the current expectation for the Bears heading into training camp?
The hosts and guests expect the Bears to be better, with an excited fanbase and a tougher division; the focus is on execution, health, and the development of key players and schemes.

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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. Lance Brosdowski
2. Cole Wright
3. Dave Sims
4. Devin Kaney
5. David Braun
6. Eddie Olchek
7. Michael Kopech
8. Curtis Granderson

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