Spiegel & Holmes Show

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.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes 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.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed 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.

In Interviews of the Week on 104.3 The Score, FS1 host Danny Parkins joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show to discuss Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong's six-year contract extension and Bulls coach Billy Donovan's future with the organization; Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer joined the Mully & Haugh Show to share his expectations for the club in 2026; and Eric Edholm of NFL Media joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show to discuss the Bears' outlook for 2026 and to share insight on a few prospects who could be good fits for Chicago in the NFL Draft.

In the Best of the Bears this week, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed how Chicago can address its defensive holes in the NFL Draft and examined general manager Ryan Poles' history in drafting players on that side of the ball; Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed the state of the Bears' defensive tackle position; and Leila Rahimi and Grote discussed how quarterback Caleb Williams could become quite the recruiter for the organization.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how the Cubs are investing in their homegrown talent and broke down Illinois' dominant win over Houston in the Sweet 16 on Thursday.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by discussing the Cubs signing second baseman Nico Hoerner and center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong to long-term contract extensions. After that, they discussed how Crow-Armstrong is giddy to embrace Chicago in the long-term.

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Matt John Armstrong, the father of Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. Matt discussed Pete’s baseball journey, which had a monumental moment this week when he signed a six-year, $115-million contract extension with the Cubs. After that, Illini legend Deon Thomas joined the show to discuss Illinois advancing to the Elite Eight with a dominant win against Houston in the Sweet 16 on Thursday. Thomas also shared his feelings about former college basketball coach Bruce Pearl, whose questionable ethics thrust Thomas into the middle of a recruiting scandal in the late 1980s.

In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to the breaking news that legendary golfer Tiger Woods has been arrested for DUI in Florida after rolling his vehicle in an accident Friday afternoon. After that, they shared their takeaways from the White Sox's 14-2 loss to the Brewers on Opening Day on Thursday. Later, they praised Illinois guard Keaton Wagler for his performance in a win against Houston in the Sweet 16 on Thursday.

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Big Ten Network analyst Rapheal Davis to discuss the NCAA Tournament action. After that, they reacted to Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner's new contract details being reported. He'll make $141 million over his six-year deal.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner's new contract details being reported. He'll make $141 million over his six-year deal.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Big Ten Network analyst Rapheal Davis to discuss the NCAA Tournament action.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes shared their takeaways from the White Sox's 14-2 loss to the Brewers on Opening Day on Thursday.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to the breaking news that legendary golfer Tiger Woods has been arrested for DUI in Florida after rolling his vehicle in an accident Friday afternoon.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Illini legend Deon Thomas to discuss Illinois advancing to the Elite Eight with a dominant win against Houston in the Sweet 16 on Thursday. Thomas also shared his feelings about former college basketball coach Bruce Pearl, whose questionable ethics thrust Thomas into the middle of a recruiting scandal in the late 1980s.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Matt John Armstrong, the father of Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. Matt discussed Pete’s baseball journey, which had a monumental moment this week when he signed a six-year, $115-million contract extension with the Cubs.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong's comments about signing a six-year, $115-million contract extension with the club.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed the Cubs signing second baseman Nico Hoerner and center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong to long-term contract extensions.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes broke down the Cubs' 10-4 loss to the Nationals in their season opener Thursday. They also welcomed on Score baseball insider Bruce Levine to discuss second baseman Nico Hoerner and the Cubs agreeing on a six-year contract extension.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to the breaking news that second baseman Nico Hoerner and the Cubs have agreed to a six-year contract extension, according to reports.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by discussing if Bulls coach Billy Donovan could leave the NBA to coach at North Carolina. After that, they debated if a bad NBA coaching gig or a good college basketball coaching gig is a better job.

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong's six-year, $115-million contract extension with the club. After that, CBS Sports writer Matt Snyder joined the show to discuss the Cubs’ outlook for the 2026 season. He believes there’s an argument to make that the Cubs are the second-likeliest team to win the World Series this season.

In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes are in the baseball mood prior to Opening Day on Thursday. After that, they discussed the intrigue around the automated ball-strike challenge system being set to begin with the new MLB season.

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Jordan Cornette of NBC Sports to preview the Sweet 16, including the Illinois-Houston matchup. Later, Spiegel and Holmes looked ahead to the MLB season.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes shared their feelings on legendary slugger Barry Bonds broadcasting MLB for Netflix.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Jordan Cornette of NBC Sports and Westwood One to preview the Sweet 16, including the Illinois-Houston matchup.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened back to play-by-play announcer Boog Sciambi's praise for the Houston Cougars, who will play Illinois in the Sweet 16 on Thursday.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed the intrigue around the automated ball-strike challenge system being set to begin with the new MLB season.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes are in the baseball mood prior to Opening Day on Thursday.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by CBS Sports writer Matt Snyder to discuss the Cubs’ outlook for the 2026 season. He believes there’s an argument to make that the Cubs are the second-likeliest team to win the World Series this season.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong's six-year, $115-million contract extension with the club.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes debated if a bad NBA coaching gig or a good college basketball coaching gig is a better job.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed if Bulls coach Billy Donovan could leave the NBA to coach at North Carolina.

In the Best of the Cubs, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh reacted to the news that center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has agreed to a long-term contract extension with the club; Yahoo Sports MLB insider Russ Dorsey joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show to break down what the Cubs locking up Crow-Armstrong means for their future; and Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how Crow-Armstrong's bet on himself last year at this time paid off for him.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Cubs agreeing to a long-term contract extension. The guys also examined the Bears' defensive tackle position.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by reacting to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong agreeing to a long-term contract extension with the Cubs and discussed what it means for the club moving forward. After that, the guys shared an exciting show announcement.

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Marquee Sports Network play-by-play announcer Jon "Boog" Sciambi to preview the MLB season and to discuss roster construction. After that, Sciambi shared a scouting report on Houston as it gets set to play Illinois in a Sweet 16 showdown Thursday in the NCAA Tournament.

In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes held the Ben’s Vision segment, where they evaluated the Bears’ defensive tackle position. After that, they reacted to Hall of Fame slugger Frank Thomas suing the White Sox for unauthorized use of his likeness on uniforms, according to reports. It marks the latest chapter of animosity between Thomas and his former team.

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed if Bulls coach Billy Donovan could already be planning his exit from the organization. Also, could general manager Marc Eversley get fired? After that, Spiegel and Holmes discussed how the NCAA Tournament has played out perfectly for entertainment’s sake.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed if Bulls coach Billy Donovan could already be planning his exit from the organization. Also, could general manager Marc Eversley get fired?

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to Hall of Fame slugger Frank Thomas suing the White Sox for unauthorized use of his likeness on uniforms, according to reports. It marks the latest chapter of animosity between Thomas and his former team.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes held the Ben’s Vision segment, where they evaluated the Bears’ defensive tackle position. The Bears need much more from the position than they got in 2025, and there's already a fresh face in the mix.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by play-by-play announcer Jon "Boog" Sciambi to preview the Illinois-Houston showdown in the Sweet 16 on Thursday. Sciambi is familiar with Houston in having called Big 12 games all season long.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Marquee Sports Network play-by-play announcer Jon "Boog" Sciambi to preview the MLB season and to discuss roster construction.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes had exciting news to share as they looked ahead to next week.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong agreeing to a long-term contract extension with the Cubs and discussed what it means for the club moving forward.

In the Best of March Madness, Illinois coach Brad Underwood joined the Mully & Haugh Show to discuss his Illini advancing to the Sweet 16 with a pair of dominant wins in the opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament; Mike Mulligan and David Haugh detailed how Illinois’ balanced attack sets it up well to make a deep run in the tournament; and Illini Inquirer publisher Jeremy Werner joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show to break down Illinois’ superb performance early in the NCAA Tournament and to preview its upcoming showdown against Houston in the Sweet 16 on Thursday.

Flying solo, Matt Spiegel reacted to Cubs slugger Seiya Suzuki being placed on the injured list to open the season due to a knee ailment and discussed the entertaining NCAA Tournament.

In Interviews of the Week on 104.3 The Score, FS1 host Danny Parkins joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show to discuss the Bears' outlook for the 2026 season and to detail why they're a candidate to regress; Bootleg Football Podcast co-host and All 32 creator Brett Kollman joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show to discuss the Bears' dire need to improve their pass rush; and Score football analyst Anthony Herron joined the Mully & Haugh Show to discuss the Bears' moves this offseason.