
Spiegel & Holmes Show
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Cal Ripken Jr. shares advice for Little League parents
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by MLB legend Cal Ripken Jr. to share insight on an endeavor near and dear to his heart.

Callers are sad after hearing from Michael Reinsdorf
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes took calls from Bulls fans who are frustrated by the state of the franchise.

Michael Reinsdorf unfiltered reflects on the Bulls' direction
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened to Bulls president Michael Reinsdorf's press conference in which he discussed the direction of the franchise after he fired executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley on Monday.

Nico Hoerner isn't concerned about the Cubs' slow start
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner's slow 4-6 start.

Cade Horton's season is seemingly in peril
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to an ominous update on Cubs right-hander Cade Horton's health as he deals with a right forearm strain.

Transition with Rahimi & Harris
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed a variety of topics with Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris in the daily transition segment.

Breaking news: Bulls fire Arturas Karnisovas, Marc Eversley
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to the Bulls firing executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley. They discussed where the Bulls should look next, while Spiegel shared a concern of his as the organization embarks on a crucial hiring process.

Best of the Bears: NFL denies Chicago's appeal for draft pick compensation
bonusIn the Best of the Bears this week, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote reacted to the NFL confirming that Chicago won't be awarded draft pick compensation under the Rooney Rule for assistant general manager Ian Cunningham's departure to become the Atlanta Falcons' new general manager; Rahimi, Harris and Grote explained how Bears head coach Ben Johnson won't let his team dwell on its success in 2025 as it moves forward; and Spiegel and Holmes held the Ben's Vision segment, where they analyzed the state of the Bears' passing game.

Interviews of the Week on 104.3 The Score: March 30-April 3
bonusIn Interviews of the Week on 104.3 The Score, NBC Sports broadcaster John Fanta joined the Mully & Haugh Show to discuss Illinois advancing to the Final Four; Illini legend Dee Brown joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show to celebrate Illinois reaching the Final Four and to reminisce about the historic 2005 team he led; and Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show to discuss guard Jaden Ivey's turbulent tenure with the Bulls that ended recently when the team waived him.

White Sox will honor Ozzie Guillen by retiring his No. 13
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to the White Sox announcing they'll honor franchise icon Ozzie Guillen by retiring his No. 13 this summer.

Best of the Cubs: Nico Hoerner reflects on his 6-year contract extension
bonusIn the Best of the Cubs this week, second baseman Nico Hoerner joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to detail what it meant to him to sign a six-year, $141-million contract extension with the club; Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed the Cubs' 6-2 win against the Angels on Wednesday; and Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy joined the Mully & Haugh Show to discuss his staff's form and to explain why he believes left-hander Shota Imanaga's stuff is better now than it was in his impressive 2024 season.

Full Show — April 2, 2026
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed the Bulls' dysfunction and the Bears' pursuit of a new stadium.

Billy Donovan shared how difficult this Bulls season has been (Hour 1)
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to Bulls head coach Billy Donovan's recent comments about how difficult this season has been for him personally and the team. After that, they wondered if the Bulls could finally clean house in their front office this offseason.

Curtis Enis opens up on his tenure with Bears, new career & more (Hour 2)
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by former Bears running back Curtis Enis to reflect on his playing tenure in Chicago and to discuss new career now and life after football. Later, the crew played Categories.

Nick Friedell thinks the Bulls would be smart to reach out to Bob Myers (Hour 3)
In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Audacy NBA insider Nick Friedell to discuss the dysfunctional Bulls and how they should move forward. Later, they wondered what White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami’s nickname should be.

Kevin Warren has a past of struggling to lobby state officials (Hour 4)
In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how Bears president Kevin Warren has a history of struggling to lobby state officials. After that, they wondered if Bears chairman George McCaskey really would be content with building a new stadium in Indiana.

Kevin Warren has a past of struggling to lobby state officials
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how Bears president Kevin Warren has a history of struggling to lobby state officials.

Tiger Woods & Puka Nacua are going through some trials & tribulations
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to the recent troubles of legendary golfer Tiger Woods and Rams star receiver Puka Nacau.

Nick Friedell thinks the Bulls would be smart to reach out to Bob Myers
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Audacy NBA insider Nick Friedell to discuss the dysfunctional Bulls and how they should move forward.

Categories!
The crew played Categories, everyone's favorite game show.

Curtis Enis opens up on his tenure with Bears, new career & more
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by former Bears running back Curtis Enis to reflect on his playing tenure in Chicago and to discuss new career now and life after football.

Will the Bulls finally clean house?
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes wondered if the Bulls could finally clean house in their front office this offseason.

Billy Donovan shared how difficult this Bulls season has been
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to Bulls head coach Billy Donovan's recent comments about how difficult this season has been for him personally and the team.

Full Show — April 1, 2026
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed the latest in the Bears' pursuit of a new stadium and the organization’s quest to get draft pick compensation from the NFL under the Rooney Rule for assistant general manager Ian Cunningham’s departure to become the Atlanta Falcons’ new general manager.

Bears are still appealing to the NFL to get their draft pick compensation
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how the Bears are still trying persuade the NFL to award them draft pick compensation under the Rooney Rule for assistant general manager Ian Cunningham's departure to become the Atlanta Falcons' new general manager.

Kevin Warren & George McCaskey share updates on the Bears' stadium pursuit
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed the latest in the Bears' pursuit of a new stadium.

Full Show — March 31, 2026
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes welcomed on Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner and manager Craig Counsell to discuss the club's performance early in the season. Spiegel and Holmes also discussed the outlook of the Bears' passing game.

Wrigley Field experience was special for us! (Hour 1)
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by reflecting on their experience in throwing out the first pitch and singing the seventh-inning stretch at Wrigley Field on Monday evening. After that, newly extended Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner joined the show to discuss how his long-term deal with the club came together and his goals moving forward.

Craig Counsell was a big fan of Laurence's first pitch and Spiegs' stretch (Hour 2)
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Cubs manager Craig Counsell to discuss the club’s 2-2 start and its recent contract extensions with center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and second baseman Nico Hoerner. After that, Spiegel and Holmes reacted to the Bulls waiving guard Jaden Ivey after his recent anti-LGBTQ comments. Later, they discussed the Bulls’ 129-114 loss to the Spurs on Monday.

Kevin Warren kicks the Bears' stadium deadline down the road (Hour 3)
In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed the Bears’ never-ending pursuit of a new stadium. When will the Bears finally make a decision on where to build? After that, Marlins radio play-by-play announcer Jack McMullen joined the show to discuss new Cubs right-hander Edward Cabrera’s talent and the trade between the teams that sent outfielder Owen Caissie from Chicago to Miami in exchange for Cabrera.

Ben's Vision & basking in Spiegs' great 7th-inning stretch (Hour 4)
In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes held the Ben’s Vision segment, where they evaluated the Bears’ passing game. What’s the next step for 24-year-old quarterback Caleb Williams? And who could have a breakout season in 2026? After that, the crew relived its special night at Wrigley Field on Monday.

Basking in a great 7th-inning stretch performed by Spiegs
The relived its special night at Wrigley Field on Monday, which included a great rendition of the seventh-inning stretch by Matt Spiegel.

Ben's Vision: Evaluating the Bears' passing game
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes held the Ben’s Vision segment, where they evaluated the Bears’ passing game. What’s the next step for 24-year-old quarterback Caleb Williams? And who could have a breakout season in 2026?

Jack McMullen talks Owen Caissie's first week with Marlins & Edward Cabrera's talent
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Marlins radio play-by-play announcer Jack McMullen to discuss new Cubs right-hander Edward Cabrera's talent and the trade between the teams that sent outfielder Owen Caissie from Chicago to Miami in exchange for Cabrera.

Kevin Warren kicks the Bears' stadium deadline down the road
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed the Bears’ never-ending pursuit of a new stadium. When will the Bears finally make a decision on where to build?

Jaden Ivey departure raises questions about why Bulls traded for him
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to the Bulls waiving guard Jaden Ivey after his recent anti-LGBTQ comments. The Bulls called it "conduct detrimental to the team."

Craig Counsell was a big fan of Laurence's first pitch and Spiegs' stretch
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Cubs manager Craig Counsell to discuss the club’s 2-2 start and its recent contract extensions with center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and second baseman Nico Hoerner.

Nico Hoerner ecstatic to get an extension by staying true to himself
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by newly extended Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner to discuss how his long-term deal with the club came together and his goals moving forward.

Best of March Madness: Illinois advances to first Final Four in 21 years
bonusIn the Best of March Madness, Illinois coach Brad Underwood joined the Mully & Haugh Show to discuss his Illini's run to the Final Four and to reflect on his coaching journey; Illini Inquirer publisher Jeremy Werner joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show to discuss how Underwood has turned around the Illinois program; and Mike Mulligan and David Haugh looked ahead to the Final Four, where Illinois will meet UConn and Michigan will face Arizona.

Full Show — March 30, 2026

We’re at Wrigley Field ready to throw the first pitch & sing the stretch (Hour 1)
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 highlights of Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner’s press conference in which he addressed his lucrative six-year contract extension with the club.

Marcus Liberty compares Keaton Wagler to Penny Hardaway (Hour 2)
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 reacted to Bears head coach Ben Johnson's candid comments about the team's left tackle situation.

Ian O’Connor thinks Billy Donovan will head back to college to coach (Hour 3)
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 baseball cast-offs.

Ben Johnson wants ‘trained killers’ on the Bears defense (Hour 4)
In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to Bears head coach Ben Johnson's comments on what he wants in his defensive players. After that, they discussed Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner's six-year contract extension that includes a no-trade clause.

Breaking down the details of Nico Hoerner’s contract extension
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner's six-year contract extension that includes a no-trade clause.

Ben Johnson wants ‘trained killers’ on the Bears defense
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to Bears head coach Ben Johnson's comments on what he wants in his defensive players.

It was big first weekend for Chicago baseball cast-offs
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how Mets outfielder Luis Robert Jr. and Marlins outfielder Owen Caissie had big weekends with their new teams.

Ian O’Connor thinks Billy Donovan will head back to college to coach
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.

Could the Bears consider moving Darnell Wright to left tackle?
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how the Lions are considering moving star right tackle Penei Sewell to left tackle. Could the Bears ever try the same positional switch with Darnell Wright?

Ben Johnson has strong thoughts on the Bears' left tackle position
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to Bears head coach Ben Johnson's candid comments about the team's left tackle situation.