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Spiegel & Holmes Show

Audacy·Hosted by Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes·500 episodes

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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...

Why listen

Spiegel & Holmes Show is built for Chicago sports fans who want the daily argument, inside-baseball detail, and local personality of sports radio in podcast form. Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes move between Bears, Cubs, White Sox, Bulls, and Blackhawks talk with guests, caller energy, and recurring bits that make it feel plugged into the city rather than just the box score. It is best for listeners who follow Chicago teams closely and enjoy opinionated, conversational sports debate.

Episodes

42 min
Jun 5, 2026
Is there any urgency in the Cubs organization? (Hour 1)

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by pondering if the Cubs are showing enough urgency amid their continued struggles. After that, they opened the phone lines up to frustrated Cubs fans.

7 min
Jun 4, 2026
Callers sound off on Cubs' lack of public frustration

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened up the phone lines to frustrated Cubs fans.

14 min
Jun 4, 2026
Is there any urgency in the Cubs organization?

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes pondered if the Cubs are showing enough urgency amid their continued struggles.

2 hr 52 min
Jun 4, 2026
Full Show — June 3, 2026

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson's last-ditch pitch to keep the Bears in Chicago and also welcomed on Cubs general manager Carter Hawkins to discuss the club's "roller coaster" season.

41 min
Jun 4, 2026
Mayor Brandon Johnson admits he hasn't talked to the Bears since April (Hour 1)

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by reacting to Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson admitting he and his office haven't talked with the Bears since April amid the ongoing stadium saga. After that, the guys listened and reacted to the highlights of Hammond mayor Thomas McDermott's interview on the Mully & Haugh Show in which he discussed Indiana's chances of luring the Bears across state lines to build a new stadium.

42 min
Jun 4, 2026
Callers sound off on the Bears' stadium debacle (Hour 2)

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes took calls from Bears fans who sounded off on the never-ending stadium saga. After that, they reacted to Bears quarterback Caleb Williams being featured on the cover of Madden 27. Later, they wondered if the Bears are preparing their defense to be ready for life without nickelback Kyler Gordon in case he gets injured again.

43 min
Jun 4, 2026
Carter Hawkins talks Cubs' 'roller coaster' season, shares injury updates (Hour 3)

In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened back to Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson’s interview on the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show in which he shared his last-ditch pitch to keep the Bears in the city. After that, Cubs general manager Carter Hawkins joined the show to discuss the club's "roller coaster" season and more.

43 min
Jun 3, 2026
Ben Johnson was feisty to the media at Bears OTAs (Hour 4)

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Score reporter Mark Grote, who shared the latest news and notes from Bears practice as OTAs continued. Even in the offseason, head coach Ben Johnson is all business. After that, Spiegel and Holmes discussed how Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman is desperately trying to drive the baseball at the plate.

26 min
Jun 3, 2026
Ben Johnson was feisty to the media at Bears OTAs

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Score reporter Mark Grote, who shared the latest news and notes from Bears practice as OTAs continued. Even in the offseason, head coach Ben Johnson is all business.

18 min
Jun 3, 2026
Carter Hawkins talks Cubs' 'roller coaster' season, shares injury updates

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Cubs general manager Carter Hawkins to discuss the club's "roller coaster" season and more.

8 min
Jun 3, 2026
Are Bears preparing their defense in case Kyler Gordon gets injured?

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes wondered if the Bears are preparing their defense to be ready for life without nickelback Kyler Gordon in case he gets injured again.

14 min
Jun 3, 2026
Caleb Williams is on the cover of Madden 27

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to Bears quarterback Caleb Williams being featured on the cover of Madden 27.

19 min
Jun 3, 2026
Callers sound off on the Bears' stadium debacle

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes took calls from Bears fans who sounded off on the never-ending stadium saga.

7 min
Jun 3, 2026
Hammond mayor gives soft deadline for the Bears to make a stadium decision

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to the highlights of Hammond mayor Thomas McDermott's interview on the Mully & Haugh Show in which he discussed Indiana's chances of luring the Bears across state lines to build a new stadium.

13 min
Jun 3, 2026
Mayor Brandon Johnson admits he hasn't talked to the Bears since April

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson admitting he and his office haven't talked with the Bears since April amid the ongoing stadium saga.

2 hr 56 min
Jun 3, 2026
Full Show — June 2, 2026

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes welcomed on Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner for a wide-ranging conversation and discussed whether Bears chairman George McCaskey needs to take charge and become the face of the organization's stadium pursuit.

45 min
Jun 3, 2026
Nico Hoerner talks Cubs' recent play, rivalry with White Sox (Hour 1)

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by discussing the madness surrounding the Bears' quest to build a new stadium. After that, Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner joined the show to discuss the club's recent performance, its rivalry with the White Sox and more.

42 min
Jun 3, 2026
Mayor Brandon Johnson reveals he's talking to Bears about a stadium again (Hour 2)

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to the news that Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson has been talking to the Bears about a new stadium in the city. After that, Spiegel and Holmes discussed how it might be time for Bears chairman George McCaskey to take charge in the organization’s pursuit of a new stadium.

44 min
Jun 3, 2026
Ian Happ's approach to a 162-game season is admirable (Hour 3)

In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to Cubs left fielder Ian Happ explain his approach to the highs and lows of the long MLB season. After that, the guys discussed how Spiegel may be leaking confidences in his proclamation that the White Sox will go .500 without star slugger Munetaka Murakami across the next four to six weeks.

44 min
Jun 2, 2026
Eric Collins reflects on Pete Crow-Armstrong hitting a home run into 'tarps off' section (Hour 4)

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed whether the Bears' stadium mess has ruined what should be a fun offseason of conversation around the team. Also, they pondered if the Bears should've done more to improve their pass rush. After that, broadcaster Eric Collins joined the show to reflect on calling the Cubs' win over the Cardinals on FOX on Saturday.

18 min
Jun 2, 2026
Eric Collins reflects on calling Pete Crow-Armstrong hitting a homer into 'tarps off' section

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by broadcaster Eric Collins to reflect on calling the Cubs' win over the Cardinals on FOX on Saturday.

19 min
Jun 2, 2026
Are the Bears ruining what is supposed to be a fun offseason?

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed whether the Bears' stadium mess has ruined what should be a fun offseason of conversation around the team. Also, they pondered if the Bears should've done more to improve their pass rush.

14 min
Jun 2, 2026
Is Spiegs leaking confidence in his White Sox proclamation?

Matt Spiegel may be leaking confidences in his proclamation that the White Sox will go .500 without star slugger Munetaka Murakami across the next four to six weeks.

19 min
Jun 2, 2026
Ian Happ's approach to a 162-game season is admirable

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to Cubs left fielder Ian Happ explain his approach to the highs and lows of the long MLB season.

8 min
Jun 2, 2026
Bret Bielema was wowed by Caleb Williams' arm talent

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to Illinois football coach Bret Bielema's comments on the Mully & Haugh Show about what he saw in attending Bears OTAs recently.

14 min
Jun 2, 2026
Should George McCaskey start the Bears stadium effort over with new leadership?

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how it might be time for Bears chairman George McCaskey to take charge in the organization’s pursuit of a new stadium.

18 min
Jun 2, 2026
Mayor Brandon Johnson reveals he's talking to Bears about a stadium again

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to the news that Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson has been talking to the Bears about a new stadium in the city.

24 min
Jun 2, 2026
Nico Hoerner talks Cubs' recent play, rivalry with White Sox

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner the club's recent performance, its rivalry with the White Sox, his hitting in May and more.

10 min
Jun 2, 2026
Can we bring back the floating Bears stadium idea?

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed the madness surrounding the Bears' quest to build a new stadium.

48 min
Jun 2, 2026
Best of the Bears: Stadium bill stalls in Springfield

In the Best of the Bears, NBC 5 reporter Paris Schutz joined the Mully Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed how both the Bears and state lawmakers have had a hand in creating this stadium mess; and Rahimi, Harris and Grote opened up the phone lines for Score listeners to sound off on the Bears' stadium saga.

2 hr 54 min
Jun 2, 2026
Full Show — June 1, 2026

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to the Bears stadium bill stalling in the Illinois House as lawmakers adjourned the spring session. Where will the Bears end up building a new stadium? Is there any chance they remain in Chicago?

45 min
Jun 2, 2026
Illinois legislature adjourns without passing stadium legislation (Hour 1)

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to a Bears stadium bill stalling in Springfield as Illinois lawmakers adjourned the spring legislative session without passing it. After that, they listened to Gov. JB Pritzker’s latest comments on the Bears stadium legislation failing to pass in this session.

42 min
Jun 2, 2026
Rams acquire Myles Garrett from Browns (Hour 2)

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to the Rams acquiring star defensive end Myles Garrett from the Browns in exchange for edge rusher Jared Verse and draft pick compensation. After that, KMOX host Chris Rongey joined the show to discuss the Cardinals winning two of three games against the Cubs in St. Louis over the weekend.

44 min
Jun 2, 2026
Can the White Sox stay afloat without Munetaka Murakami? (Hour 3)

In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed if the White Sox can keep playing good baseball with star slugger Munetaka Murakami ruled out four to six weeks with a hamstring strain. After that, the guys reacted to the news that the White Sox will host an old-timers home run derby this summer.

41 min
Jun 1, 2026
NBC's Sunday Night Baseball broadcast was highly conversational (Hour 4)

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed the broadcast crew of Jason Benetti, Albert Pujols and Jim Deshaies on Sunday Night Baseball on NBC. After that, they previewed the Spurs-Knicks matchup in the NBA Finals.

13 min
Jun 1, 2026
NBA Finals stage is set

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes previewed the Spurs-Knicks matchup in the NBA Finals.

21 min
Jun 1, 2026
NBC's Sunday Night Baseball broadcast was highly conversational

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed the broadcast crew of Jason Benetti, Albert Pujols and Jim Deshaies on Sunday Night Baseball on NBC.

15 min
Jun 1, 2026
White Sox are getting alums together for a home run derby

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to the news that the White Sox will host an old-timers home run derby this summer.

19 min
Jun 1, 2026
Can the White Sox stay afloat without Munetaka Murakami for 4-6 weeks?

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed if the White Sox can keep playing good baseball with star slugger Munetaka Murakami ruled out four to six weeks with a hamstring strain.

16 min
Jun 1, 2026
Chris Rongey tells us if Pete Crow-Armstrong is a villain in St. Louis

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by KMOX host Chris Rongey to discuss the Cardinals winning two of three games against the Cubs in St. Louis over the weekend.

18 min
Jun 1, 2026
Rams acquire Myles Garrett from Browns

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to the Rams acquiring star defensive end Myles Garrett from the Browns in exchange for edge rusher Jared Verse and draft pick compensation.

9 min
Jun 1, 2026
Gov. JB Pritzker weighs in on Bears stadium legislation not passing

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to Gov. JB Pritzker's latest comments on Bears stadium legislation stalling in Springfield as legislators adjourned the spring session.

16 min
Jun 1, 2026
Illinois legislature adjourns without passing Bears stadium legislation

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to a Bears stadium bill stalling in Springfield as Illinois lawmakers adjourned the spring legislative session.

59 min
May 31, 2026
Interviews of the Week on 104.3 The Score: May 25-29

In Interviews of the Week on 104.3 The Score, ClutchPoints insider Brett Siegel joined the Mully Tribune reporter Brad Biggs joined the Mully and NBC 5 reporter Paris Schutz joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to discuss the latest developments in the Bears' pursuit of a new stadium and why Sunday and the ensuing days represent a pivotal deadline.

44 min
May 30, 2026
Best of the Bears: Caleb Williams could benefit from doing less

In the Best of the Bears this week, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote listened and reacted to quarterbacks coach J.T. Barrett explain why quarterback Caleb Williams should try to "do less" at times on the field; Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how Williams and head coach Ben Johnson can build their relationship in their second year working together; and Rahimi and Grote wondered if the Bears could be a better team in 2026 but have a worse record than they had in the 2025 regular season.

2 hr 44 min
May 30, 2026
Full Show — May 29, 2026

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes previewed the Cubs-Cardinals series and discussed the latest Bears storylines coming out of OTAs.

44 min
May 30, 2026
Cubs get the Cardinals after winning final 2 games against Pirates (Hour 1)

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by previewing the Cubs-Cardinals series in St. Louis this weekend.

45 min
May 30, 2026
Bengie Molina talks Cardinals, family & his upcoming biopic (Hour 2)

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed the latest Bears storylines coming out of OTAs and detailed how receiver Luther Burden III sounds like a man on a mission. After that, former MLB catcher Bengie Molina joined the show to preview the Cubs-Cardinals series this weekend. Later, Spiegel and Holmes reacted to MLB owners proposing a salary cap to the union.

41 min
May 30, 2026
David Sandlin talks White Sox's clubhouse culture & Caleb Williams (Hour 3)

In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to Bears defensive tackle Grady Jarrett mention how outside doubt about the team's defense has been heard in the locker room. After that, White Sox right-hander David Sandlin joined the show to reflect on his sensational performance in his MLB debut Wednesday, when he led Chicago to a win over Minnesota. He also discussed the White Sox's clubhouse culture and Bears quarterback Caleb Williams.

31 min
May 29, 2026
Mike Montgomery reflects on Game 7 of 2016 World Series (Hour 4)

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by former Cubs left-hander Mike Montgomery to reflect on the 2016 club winning the World Series and to discuss what he’s up to these days.