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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 Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson, former Bears coach Dave Wannstedt, former Bears center Olin Kreutz, Cubs manager Craig Counsell,... more

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Latest Episodes

In Interviews of the Week on 670 The Score, ESPN analyst Matt Bowen joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to discuss the Bears' strong rushing attack and their defensive woes; FS1 host Danny Parkins joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show to discuss how th... more

In the Best of the Bears this week, Tribune reporter Brad Biggs joined the Mully & Haugh Show to preview the Bears-Giants matchup Sunday at Soldier Field and to share his prediction for the game; WGN sports anchor Jarrett Payton joined the Spiegel & ... more

In the Best of the Cubs this week, Score baseball insider Bruce Levine joined the Mully & Haugh Show to react to left-hander Shota Imanaga entering free agency after the Cubs and he declined options on his contract; Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris w... more

In the Best of the Bears this week, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed Bears rookie tight end Colston Loveland winning the NFC Offensive Player of the Week honor and detailed how he's taking on a bigger role for Chicago; Leila Rahimi, Marshal... more

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Pat Manali
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Spiro Ditas
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Tim Jenkins
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Episode: Best of the Bears: Where's Caleb Williams at in his developmental arc?
Charlie Clifford
Sports director at NBC 5 in Cincinnati
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Hosts

Matt Spiegel
Co-host of the show, known for insightful commentary and a vibrant personality that engages listeners.
Laurence Holmes
Co-host of the show, recognized for his calm demeanor and reasoned approach to sports discussions.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 703 ratings
  • 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 States2 months ago
  • Jay zawaski and Rick camp

    Jay and Rick need more air time

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jp from Peoria
    United States6 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 States7 months ago
  • Rule Update

    There is only one rule that should be added because of the Tush Push. If the referees admit they have no clue and video evidence is inconclusive. We call a DO-OVER

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vanjhr$9
    United States9 months ago
  • Much improved.

    I’m so glad Parkins is gone. He was such a tool that added no value to the show. Holmes is really the star of the whole lineup on the score. Anyone he’s with will shine.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hatteti
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Overall, the show is seen as a staple of Chicago sports talk radio, though some critiques focus on the management of its content delivery.
There's a mix of admiration for the knowledgeable insights from former players and frustration about certain hosts not resonating with the audience.
Listeners appreciate the engaging banter and in-depth analysis of sports events, particularly the camaraderie between the hosts.

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Talking Points

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Matt Bowen is very high on the Bears' rushing attack
Q: How do you see the run game of the Bears?
Bowen praised the offensive players for their strong performance and noted that their culture supports their run game.
Matt Bowen is very high on the Bears' rushing attack
Q: What was your experience like watching the Bears game on Sunday?
Bowen noted it was tough, especially watching their defensive errors and the importance of limiting explosive plays.
The joy of the Bears finding a way to win a shootout in Cincinnati (Hour 1)
Q: What does it mean for the Bears to be in and win a game like this?
It indicates a shift for the Bears towards competitiveness and potential future success.
Kurt Warner details what the next step for Caleb Williams looks like (Hour 2)
Q: What do you see that needs to get better when Caleb takes a step?
Kurt Warner mentions that Caleb needs to work on anticipation, recognizing what the defense will do before it happens, which would allow him to play ahead of the game rather than reacting to plays as they unfold.
Turning the Page to the Giants (Hour 2)
Q: What do we need to do to prepare for the Giants this week?
The Bears have to focus on their running game and take advantage of the Giants' poor run defense.

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Chicago sports talk is the focus, where the hosts engage with listeners about various teams, particularly the Bears, Bulls, Cubs, White Sox, and Blackhawks. They offer insights, analysis, and humorous takes on current events in the sports world. The discussions often feature a range of notable guests from the sports community, including former players and coaches who provide deeper context and personal anecdotes about their experiences. Heightening the appeal is an atmosphere that balances informative commentary with entertaining banter, making it engaging for both die-hard fans and casual listeners alike.

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1. Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show
2. Mully & Haugh Show
3. Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast
4. House of L podcast
5. Dan Bernstein Unfiltered

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1. Dirk Nowitzki
2. Bill Simmons
3. Ian O'Connor
4. Matt Forte
5. Pat Manali
6. Spiro Ditas
7. Tim Jenkins
8. Charlie Clifford

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