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Spiegel & Holmes Show
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 and MLB Network personality Jon Morosi. Catch the show live Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. CT on 104.3 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app.
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- Full Show — July 2, 2026Jul 3, 2026 · 2 hr 56 minGabe Ramirez and Cam Smith previewed the upcoming Cubs-Cardinals and White Sox-Guardians series and also welcomed on Keith Smith of Spotrac to discuss the Bulls' moves this offseason.
- Cubs & White Sox gearing up for huge rivalry series over holiday weekend (Hour 1)Jul 3, 2026 · 43 minGabe Ramirez and Cam Smith opened their show by previewing the upcoming Cubs-Cardinals and White Sox-Guardians series. After that, they discussed how Team USA’s 2-0 win against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday in the round of 32 of the World Cup came at a cost.
- Keith Smith likes the Bulls' acquisition of Norman Powell (Hour 2)Jul 3, 2026 · 44 minIn the second hour, Gabe Ramirez and Cam Smith were joined by Keith Smith of Spotrac to discuss the Bulls' moves this offseason and the flurry of blockbuster trades across the NBA. After that, Ramirez explained why Cubs fans should be more bullish on their team. Later, he and Smith discussed the White Sox’s success and made a proclamation.
- Caleb Williams is still keeping receipts of his doubters (Hour 3)Jul 3, 2026 · 44 minIn the third hour, Gabe Ramirez and Cam Smith reacted to NFL analyst Mark Schlereth's recent criticism of Bears quarterback Caleb Williams. After that, the guys discussed where the Bulls will fit in the Eastern Conference mix next season.
- Bruce Levine discusses the latest with the Cubs & White Sox (Hour 4)Jul 2, 2026 · 44 minIn the final hour, Gabe Ramirez and Cam Smith were joined by Score baseball insider Bruce Levine to discuss the latest Cubs and White Sox storylines. After that, Ramirez and Smith discussed Team USA's 2-0 win against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday in the round of 32 in the World Cup.
- Chris Tannehill anticipates Chuck Swirsky's reaction to the Jaylen Brown tradeJul 2, 2026 · 5 minGabe Ramirez and Cam Smith shared incredible work from Score audio overlord Chris Tannehill.
- Team USA wins in round of 32 but loses Folarin Balogun for next matchJul 2, 2026 · 16 minGabe Ramirez and Cam Smith discussed Team USA's 2-0 win against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday in the round of 32 in the World Cup.
- Bruce Levine joins us to discuss the latest with the Cubs & White SoxJul 2, 2026 · 21 minGabe Ramirez and Cam Smith were joined by Score baseball insider Bruce Levine to discuss the latest Cubs and White Sox storylines.
- Gabe shares a recent wardrobe accidentJul 2, 2026 · 7 minMatt 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 and MLB Network personality Jon Morosi. Catch the show live Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. CT on 104.3 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app.
- Where will the Bulls fit in the Eastern Conference mix next season?Jul 2, 2026 · 15 minGabe Ramirez and Cam Smith discussed where the Bulls will fit in the Eastern Conference mix next season.
- Caleb Williams is still keeping receipts of his doubtersJul 2, 2026 · 21 minGabe Ramirez and Cam Smith reacted to NFL analyst Mark Schlereth's recent criticism of Bears quarterback Caleb Williams.
- Gabe has a proclamation to make about the White Sox!Jul 2, 2026 · 8 minGabe Ramirez and Cam Smith discussed the White Sox’s success before Ramirez made a proclamation.
- Gabe thinks Cubs fans should be more optimistic about their teamJul 2, 2026 · 13 minGabe Ramirez explained why Cubs fans should be more bullish on their team.
- Keith Smith likes the Bulls' acquisition of Norman PowellJul 2, 2026 · 21 minGabe Ramirez and Cam Smith were joined by Keith Smith of Spotrac to discuss the Bulls' moves this offseason and the flurry of blockbuster trades across the NBA.
- Team USA will face a good Belgium team without one of its best playersJul 2, 2026 · 9 minGabe Ramirez and Cam Smith discussed how Team USA’s 2-0 win against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday in the round of 32 of the World Cup came at a cost.
- Cubs & White Sox gearing up for huge rivalry series over holiday weekendJul 2, 2026 · 15 minGabe Ramirez and Cam Smith previewed the upcoming Cubs-Cardinals and White Sox-Guardians series.
- Full Show — July 1, 2026Jul 2, 2026 · 55 minIn a short show, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed the Cubs' offensive explosion in a 23-3 rout of the Padres on Wednesday afternoon and reacted to the Bulls adding All-Star shooting guard Norman Powell on a two-year, $45-million contract, according to reports.
- Bulls sign Norman Powell, round out their starting lineupJul 1, 2026 · 16 minMatt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to the Bulls signing All-Star shooting guard Norman Powell to a two-year, $45-million contract, according to reports.
- Cubs shellack Padres, 23-3, to pull off series sweepJul 1, 2026 · 31 minMatt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to the Cubs sweeping the Padres with a 23-3 rout in the series finale Wednesday afternoon.
- Full Show — June 30, 2026Jul 1, 2026 · 2 hr 57 minMatt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes welcomed on Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner to discuss the club's recent hot streak. They also pondered what the White Sox's starting rotation could look like for a potential playoff series.
- Nico Hoerner: Pete Crow-Armstrong is 'in a really efficient, simple place' (Hour 1)Jul 1, 2026 · 45 minMatt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by discussing how producer Alex Kuhn being targeted on social media for pointing out issues with the Bears' stadium plans in Indiana. After that, Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner joined the show to discuss the success the club has had recently while persevering through injuries. Hoerner also praised star center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong's mindset.
- Grant Taylor is a high-leverage, multi-inning anchor for White Sox (Hour 2)Jul 1, 2026 · 45 minIn the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how the White Sox have a back-of-the-bullpen weapon they can use in multiple ways in right-hander Grant Taylor. After that, Spiegel and Holmes discussed how the White Sox's starting rotation would shape up in a potential playoff series. Later, the guys reacted to bodycam audio being released of former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini getting out of a traffic ticket.
- Jay Zawaski is feeling better about Blackhawks' acquisition of Bowen Byram (Hour 3)Jul 1, 2026 · 42 minIn the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to the news that star LeBron James has informed the Lakers that he'll play elsewhere next season. Who will he sign with? After that, CHGO host Jay Zawaski joined the show to discuss the Blackhawks’ recent acquisition of defenseman Bowen Byram and the team’s direction.
- Cubs are in a good place having won 13 of 17 games (Hour 4)Jun 30, 2026 · 44 minIn the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to the Chicago Sports Network's celebration of life for former Bulls player and broadcaster Stacey King. They also reacted to NBA free agency opening up. After that, Spiegel and Holmes discussed how the Cubs are in a good place in having won 13 of their past 17 games.
- Cubs are in a good place having won 13 of 17 gamesJun 30, 2026 · 18 minMatt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed the red-hot Cubs.
- Stacey King's life celebrated & NBA free agency opens upJun 30, 2026 · 16 minMatt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to the Chicago Sports Network's celebration of life for former Bulls player and broadcaster Stacey King. They also reacted to NBA free agency opening up.
- Jay Zawaski is feeling better about Blackhawks' acquisition of Bowen ByramJun 30, 2026 · 14 minMatt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by CHGO host Jay Zawaski to discuss the Blackhawks’ recent acquisition of defenseman Bowen Byram and the team’s direction.
- Where will LeBron James play next season?Jun 30, 2026 · 16 minMatt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to the news that star LeBron James has informed the Lakers that he'll play elsewhere next season. Who will he sign with?
- Dianna Russini didn't Facetime an NFL coach to get out of traffic ticketJun 30, 2026 · 10 minMatt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to bodycam audio being released of former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini getting out of a traffic ticket.
- Would Sean Burke be the White Sox's No. 2 starter in a playoff series?Jun 30, 2026 · 14 minMatt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how the White Sox's starting rotation would shape up in a potential playoff series.
- Grant Taylor is a high-leverage, multi-inning anchor for White SoxJun 30, 2026 · 20 minMatt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how the White Sox have a back-of-the-bullpen weapon they can use in multiple ways in right-hander Grant Taylor.
- Nico Hoerner: Pete Crow-Armstrong is 'in a really efficient, simple place'Jun 30, 2026 · 25 minMatt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner to discuss the success the club has had recently while persevering through injuries. Hoerner also praised star center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong's mindset.
- Alex is being targeted on social media for telling truth about Bears' stadium sagaJun 30, 2026 · 8 minMatt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how producer Alex Kuhn being targeted on social media for pointing out issues with the Bears' stadium plans in Indiana.
- Full Show — June 29, 2026Jun 30, 2026 · 2 hr 59 minMatt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed the Cubs earning a key series win over the NL Central-leading Brewers over the weekend and welcomed on North Carolina radio color analyst Tyler Zeller to share insight on new Bulls forward Caleb Wilson as a person and a player.
- Craig Counsell fired up during & after Cubs' series win over Brewers (Hour 1)Jun 30, 2026 · 46 minMatt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by discussing how Cubs manager Craig Counsell wore his emotions on his sleeves in his club's series win against the Brewers in Milwaukee over the weekend. After that, the guys discussed Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman failing to go top speed in running on a pivotal play in his club's win against the Brewers on Sunday. Bregman was thrown out on a play in which a Brewers infielder bobbled the ball.
- Jim Deshaies: Cubs' pitching injury situation is 'nuts' (Hour 2)Jun 30, 2026 · 43 minIn the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes examined the White Sox's standing in the American League and discussed what they could do at the trade deadline. After that, Marquee Sports Network color commentator Jim Deshaies joined the show to recap the Cubs' series win over the NL Central-leading Brewers over the weekend.
- Tyler Zeller: Caleb Wilson is a 'rambunctious, confident person' (Hour 3)Jun 30, 2026 · 45 minIn the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by North Carolina radio color analyst Tyler Zeller to share insight on new Bulls forward Caleb Wilson, who was a second-team All-American for the Tar Heels last season. After that, Spiegel and Holmes listened to the highlights from the Home Grown podcast with former NFL quarterbacks David and Derek Carr in which they analyzed Bears quarterback Caleb Williams’ performance in the 2025 season.
- Bruce Levine floats Casey Mize as a potential Cubs trade target (Hour 4)Jun 30, 2026 · 43 minIn the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed a painful trend happening around Major League Baseball. After that, Score baseball insider Bruce Levine joined the show to discuss a number of Cubs and White Sox storylines. Could the Cubs pursue Tigers right-hander Casey Mize on the trade market?
- Bruce Levine floats Casey Mize as a potential Cubs trade targetJun 29, 2026 · 16 minMatt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Score baseball insider Bruce Levine to discuss a number of Cubs and White Sox storylines. Tigers right-hander Casey Mize is a potential trade target for the Cubs, Levine said.
- There's a strange & painful trend going on in Major League BaseballJun 29, 2026 · 17 minMatt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed a painful trend happening around Major League Baseball.
- A Bears stadium (non) updateJun 29, 2026 · 7 minMatt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes shared an update on the Bears' quest for a new stadium site now that they're doing testing at the Wolf Lake site in Hammond.
- The Carr brothers break down Caleb Williams' best moments of 2025Jun 29, 2026 · 19 minMatt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened to the highlights from the Home Grown podcast with former NFL quarterbacks David and Derek Carr in which they analyzed Bears quarterback Caleb Williams’ performance in the 2025 season.
- Tyler Zeller: Caleb Wilson is a 'rambunctious, confident person'Jun 29, 2026 · 18 minMatt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by North Carolina radio color analyst Tyler Zeller to share insight on new Bulls forward Caleb Wilson, who was a second-team All-American for the Tar Heels last season.
- Jim Deshaies: Cubs' pitching injury situation is 'nuts'Jun 29, 2026 · 17 minMatt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Marquee Sports Network color commentator Jim Deshaies to recap the Cubs' series win over the NL Central-leading Brewers over the weekend.
- Can the White Sox contend for the American League crown?Jun 29, 2026 · 18 minMatt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes examined the White Sox's standing in the American League and discussed what they could do at the trade deadline.
- Was Alex Bregman loafing to 1st base on a ground ball Sunday?Jun 29, 2026 · 9 minMatt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman failing to go top speed in running on a pivotal play in his club's win against the Brewers on Sunday. Bregman was thrown out on a play in which a Brewers infielder bobbled the ball.
- Craig Counsell was fired up during & after Cubs' series win over BrewersJun 29, 2026 · 14 minMatt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how Cubs manager Craig Counsell wore his emotions on his sleeves in his club's series win against the Brewers in Milwaukee over the weekend.
- Best of the Bears: Stadium legislation discussions continue with Illinois lawmakersJun 28, 2026 · 22 minIn the Best of the Bears this week, state representative Kam Buckner joined the Mully & Haugh Show to share details on how the organization and Illinois lawmakers are continuing discussions on stadium legislation this summer; and Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris reacted to the latest developments in the Bears’ long-running stadium saga that now has turned its focus back to Illinois once again.
- Interviews of the Week on 104.3 The Score: June 22-26Jun 27, 2026 · 48 minIn Interviews of the Week on 104.3 The Score, new Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations Bryson Graham and new head coach Tiago Splitter joined the Mully & Haugh Show to outline their long-term vision for the organization; new Bulls forward Caleb Wilson joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to discuss what it meant to him to be selected at No. 4 overall by Chicago in the NBA Draft; and Brendan Marks of The Athletic joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show to share insight on Wilson, whom he covered at North Carolina.
- Full Show — June 26, 2026Jun 27, 2026 · 42 minLive from the Brat Stop, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes previewed the pivotal Cubs-Brewers series in Milwaukee this weekend.
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