Spiegel & Holmes Show

Carmen Vitali is getting married in Italy soon, close to Vatican City. We wondered if Pope Leo XIV could wave off of his balcony.

Laurence Holmes and Carmen Vitali were joined by ESPN writer Kalyn Kahler to discuss the latest NFL storylines.

Laurence Holmes and Carmen Vitali reacted to ESPN insider Adam Schefter calling the Bears "broke."

Laurence Holmes and Carmen Vitali were joined by Dave Helman of The Athletic Football Show to discuss the latest Bears and NFL storylines as free agency continues.

Laurence Holmes, Carmen Vitali and the crew discussed how Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen is under a microscope due to his specific personnel requirements for his scheme.

Laurence Holmes and Carmen Vitali discussed the Bears' frugal offseason.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how the Bears can improve their defensive line and welcomed on Ringer draft analyst Todd McShay to share insight on the 2026 NFL Draft class.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed the Bears' failure to add a big-ticket player in free agency and how they'll continue to build their roster moving forward. After that, they discussed the Bears' lack of cash spending since 2019 and whether that will change now that they're contenders.

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Patrick Claybon of NFL Network to discuss the Ravens backing out of a trade agreement to acquire star defensive end Maxx Crosby from the Raiders after Crosby failed a physical with Baltimore. After that, Spiegel and Holmes discussed how Cubs utilityman Matt Shaw could see time at first base this season.

In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes pondered what the Bears can do to improve their defensive line, which was a weakness in 2025. After that, Jon Morosi of Fox Sports and MLB Network joined the show to break down the World Baseball Classic action.

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Ringer draft analyst Todd McShay, who did a deep dive on the edge rusher, safety and left tackle positions in this 2026 NFL Draft class. He shared insight on prospects who would fit the Bears and could be available for them in the first and second rounds, over which Chicago holds three picks. After that, Spiegel and Holmes listened and reacted to the highlights of Bears general manager Ryan Poles’ media session Thursday.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to the highlights of Bears general manager Ryan Poles’ media session Thursday.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Ringer draft analyst Todd McShay, who did a deep dive on the edge rusher, safety and left tackle positions in this 2026 NFL Draft class. He shared insight on prospects who would fit the Bears and could be available for them in the first and second rounds, over which Chicago holds three picks.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Jon Morosi of Fox Sports and MLB Network to break down the World Baseball Classic action.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes pondered what the Bears can do to improve their defensive line, which was a weakness in 2025.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how Cubs utilityman Matt Shaw could see time at first base this season.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Patrick Claybon of NFL Network to discuss the Ravens backing out of a trade agreement to acquire star defensive end Maxx Crosby from the Raiders after Crosby failed a physical with Baltimore.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed the Bears' lack of cash spending since 2019 and whether that will change now that they're contenders.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed the Bears' failure to add a big-ticket player in free agency and how they'll continue to build their roster moving forward.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed whether the Bears should pursue Raiders star defensive end Maxx Crosby on the trade market after the Ravens backed out of their agreement to acquire him. They also reacted to Italy's upset of Team USA in pool play in the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by reacting to the Ravens backing out of a trade to acquire star defensive end Maxx Crosby from the Raiders after Crosby failed his physical with Baltimore.

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by NFL analyst Brandon Thorn of the Trench Warfare newsletter to share a scouting report on new Bears center Garrett Bradbury and why Chicago should feel fine about using a committee to address their question mark at left tackle. After that, Spiegel and Holmes discussed Team USA manager Mark DeRosa's gaffe in his team's 8-6 loss to Italy on Tuesday in the World Baseball Classic.

In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to Heat center Bam Adebayo scoring a historic 83 points, the second-most in NBA history in a game, in Miami’s 150-129 win against the Washington Wizards on Tuesday. After that, Mike Ferrin of MLB Network Radio joined the show to discuss Italy's 8-6 upset win over Team USA on Tuesday in pool play at the World Baseball Classic.

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes took calls from Bears fans who weighed in on whether Chicago should pursue Las Vegas Raiders star defensive end Maxx Crosby on the trade market.

Laurence Holmes reacted to audio of Ohio State receiver Carnell Tate talking with Pro Football Talk about playing with Legos.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes took calls from Bears fans who weighed in on whether Chicago should pursue Las Vegas Raiders star defensive end Maxx Crosby on the trade market.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to the Bears reaching an agreement to sign former Browns offensive tackle Jedrick Wills Jr.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Mike Ferrin of MLB Network Radio to discuss Italy's 8-6 upset win over Team USA on Tuesday in pool play at the World Baseball Classic.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to Heat center Bam Adebayo scoring a historic 83 points, the second-most in NBA history in a game, in Miami’s 150-129 win against the Washington Wizards on Tuesday.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by NFL analyst Brandon Thorn of the Trench Warfare newsletter to share a scouting report on new Bears center Garrett Bradbury and why Chicago should feel fine about using a committee to address their question mark at left tackle.

Matt Spiegel explained why he believes Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is best-suited to bat seventh in the club's lineup in 2026.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to the Ravens backing out of a trade to acquire star defensive end Maxx Crosby from the Raiders after Crosby failed his physical with Baltimore.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed Team USA manager Mark DeRosa's gaffe in his team's 8-6 loss to Italy on Tuesday in the World Baseball Classic.

Sound wizard Chris Tannehill's open for the Spiegel & Holmes Show recapped a crazy Tuesday night in the sports world.

In the Best of the Bears on 104.3 The Score, Tribune reporter Brad Biggs joined the Mully & Haugh Show to share insight on Chicago's additions on the opening day of NFL free agency; Mike Mulligan and David Haugh debated whether the Bears are better now and pondered what moves might come next; and ESPN analyst Benjamin Solak joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to discuss how newly acquired safety Coby Bryant will fit into Chicago's defensive scheme.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to the Bears re-signing left tackle Braxton Jones on a one-year deal and welcomed on Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner to discuss how spring training is going.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by reacting to the Bears bringing back left tackle Braxton Jones on a one-year deal. After that, they discussed how the Bears have been coveting a player like newly acquired safety Coby Bryant.

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes held the Ben’s Vision segment, where they evaluated the Bears’ defensive end position. How can the Bears improve their pass rush? After that, Spiegel and Holmes discussed the entertaining World Baseball Classic.

In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner to discuss how spring training is going and the highly entertaining World Baseball Classic. After that, they listened and reacted to interesting comments about the Bulls from Chicago Sports Network play-by-play announcer Adam Amin.

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how the Bears are going about turning over their roster from the 2025 season. After that, they listened and reacted to Pro Football Talk founder Mike Florio’s recent comments about the NFL failing to award compensatory draft picks to the Bears for assistant general manager Ian Cunningham’s departure from Chicago to become the Atlanta Falcons’ new general manager.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to Pro Football Talk founder Mike Florio’s recent comments about the NFL failing to award compensatory draft picks to the Bears for assistant general manager Ian Cunningham’s departure from Chicago to become the Atlanta Falcons’ new general manager.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how the Bears are going about turning over their roster from the 2025 season.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to interesting comments about the Bulls from Chicago Sports Network play-by-play announcer Adam Amin.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner to discuss how spring training is going and the highly entertaining World Baseball Classic.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes shared the noise-making items that have been banned for fans at the World Baseball Classic games.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed the bad blood that surfaced between Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh and outfielder Randy Arozarena as Team USA beat Mexico on Monday in the World Baseball Classic.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes held the Ben’s Vision segment, where they evaluated the Bears’ defensive end position. How can the Bears improve their pass rush?

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed the similarities between newly acquired Bears safety Coby Bryant and Packers safety Evan Williams.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to the Bears bringing back left tackle Braxton Jones on a one-year deal.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes broke down the Bears' additions as the NFL's legal tampering period has opened and discussed what they've loved seeing in the World Baseball Classic.