Dan Bernstein and Connor McKnight bring you fun, smart and compelling Chicago sports talk with great listener interaction. Jay Zawaski is the executive producer of the show, while Rick Camp is the associate producer. Follow the show on Twitter @Bernstein_McK.
The Bernstein & McKnight Show podcast is a must-listen for sports fans, particularly those in the Chicago area. Dan Bernstein and Leila Rahimi provide an entertaining, informative, and often hilarious take on all things sports. The chemistry between the hosts is undeniable, and they have a knack for finding the perfect balance between insightful analysis and light-hearted banter.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the dynamic between Dan Bernstein and Leila Rahimi. They play off each other effortlessly, with their witty exchanges keeping listeners engaged throughout each episode. Additionally, their combined knowledge and expertise make for thoughtful discussions on a wide range of sports topics. Whether they are dissecting the latest game or delving into broader issues within the industry, Bernstein and Rahimi never fail to deliver compelling content.
Another strong point of The Bernstein & McKnight Show podcast is its variety of segments and guests. From funny weekly bits to interviews with notable figures in the sports world, there is always something fresh and exciting to look forward to. The show's ability to seamlessly blend different elements keeps it engaging from start to finish.
However, one drawback of this podcast can be its sporadic release schedule and occasional disorganization in terms of episode order. Some listeners have expressed frustration with episodes being released out of order or being cut off midway through. This can make it confusing to follow along, especially for those who rely solely on podcasts rather than live broadcasts.
In conclusion, The Bernstein & McKnight Show podcast is a top-tier option for sports enthusiasts seeking an entertaining and informative listen. With its engaging hosts, diverse content, and occasional comedic twists, it offers a well-rounded experience that consistently delivers entertainment value. While there may be some minor issues with consistency in episode releases and organization, these do not detract significantly from the overall quality of this podcast.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris opened their show by pondering if the Bears should've gone for the two-point conversion and the win after scoring a touchdown late in regulation to pull within 17-16 against the Rams on Sunday in the divisional round. The Bears kicked the extra point instead before suffering a 20-17 loss that eliminated them from the playoffs. After that, they discussed the Bears defense's strong performance against the Rams before opening up the phone lines to Score listeners.

In the second hour, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris reacted to Bears running backs coach Eric Bieniemy being set to leave Chicago to become the Chiefs' new offensive coordinator. After that, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic joined the show to discuss what lies ahead for the Bears this offseason. Later, Rahimi and Harris held the Halftime segment.

In the third hour, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment. After that, former Bears offensive lineman James “Big Cat” Williams joined the show to reflect on the team's strong season. Later, Rahimi and Harris discussed the latest developments in the NFL coaching carousel.

In the final hour, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by Jenkins Elite founder Tim Jenkins to reflect on the progress that second-year quarterback Caleb Williams and the Bears made in head coach Ben Johnson's first season in Chicago. What can Williams and the Bears offense improve on moving forward? After that, Rahimi and Harris discussed what Bears receiver Rome Odunze's ceiling is.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris welcomed on Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes for the daily transition segment.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by Jenkins Elite founder Tim Jenkins to reflect on the progress that second-year quarterback Caleb Williams and the Bears made in head coach Ben Johnson's first season in Chicago. What can Williams and the Bears offense improve on moving forward?

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by former Bears offensive lineman James “Big Cat” Williams to reflect on the team's strong season.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed the latest developments in the NFL coaching carousel.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic to discuss what lies ahead for the Bears this offseason.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris reacted to Bears running backs coach Eric Bieniemy being set to leave Chicago to become the Chiefs' new offensive coordinator.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed the Bears defense's strong performance in the team's 20-17 loss to the Rams in overtime Sunday in the divisional round.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris pondered if the Bears should've gone for the two-point conversion and the win after scoring a touchdown late in regulation to pull within 17-16 against the Rams on Sunday in the divisional round. The Bears kicked the extra point instead before suffering a 20-17 loss that eliminated them from the playoffs.

The Bears' storybook season ended with a 20-17 overtime loss to the Rams on Sunday in the divisional round despite quarterback Caleb Williams making another clutch play late in regulation with the game on the line. Hear the best reactions to the loss from Score analyst Olin Kreutz on the Mully & Haugh Show, from the Rahimi, Harris & Grote crew (19:24) and from Spiegel & Holmes (35:10).

From 'Take The North' (subscribe here): The Bears' season came to an end with a heartbreaking 20-17 loss to the Rams in overtime Sunday in the divisional round. Mark Grote and producer Adam Studzinski, with an appearance from Dan Wiederer, react to the game and reflect on what the season meant overall. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote reacted to the Bears' heartbreaking 20-17 loss to the Rams in overtime Sunday at Soldier Field in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote opened their show by discussing the decisions they liked and didn't like from Bears head coach Ben Johnson in his team's heartbreaking 20-17 loss to the Rams in overtime Sunday in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs. After that, they discussed the Bears' fateful interception in overtime as quarterback Caleb Williams and receiver DJ Moore miscommunicated on a route. Later, they took Bears calls from Score listeners.

In the second hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Score football analyst Anthony Herron to share his takeaways from the Bears' 20-17 loss to the Rams in overtime Sunday in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs. Later, they took more Bears calls from Score listeners.

In the third hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment. After that, they assessed Bears quarterback Caleb William' performance in his team's heartbreaking 20-17 loss to the Rams in overtime Sunday in the divisional round. Later, Rahimi, Harris and Grote took Bears calls from Score listeners.

In the final hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Dan Wiederer of The Athletic to discuss what he learned as the Bears cleaned out their lockers Monday and reflected on their terrific season that ended with a heartbreaking loss to the Rams in overtime Sunday in the divisional round. After that, Rahimi, Harris and Grote shared the best audio from the Bears locker room. Later, they fired up the Meatball Machine to hear reaction from Score listeners during and after the Bears' season-ending loss.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote welcomed on Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes for the daily transition segment.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Dan Wiederer of The Athletic to discuss what he learned as the Bears cleaned out their lockers Monday and reflected on their terrific season that ended with a heartbreaking loss to the Rams in overtime Sunday in the divisional round.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote opened up the phone lines to take calls from Score listeners who shared their thoughts on the Bears' 20-17 loss to the Rams in overtime Sunday in the divisional round.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Score football analyst Anthony Herron to break down Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' uneven performance in his team's 20-17 loss to the Rams in overtime Sunday in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Score football analyst Anthony Herron to discuss the Bears defense's strong performance in the team's heartbreaking 20-17 loss to the Rams in overtime Sunday in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote opened up the phone lines for Score listeners to share their thoughts on the Bears' heartbreaking 20-17 loss to the Rams in overtime Sunday in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' fateful interception in overtime of Chicago's loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday in the divisional round after he and receiver DJ Moore miscommunicated on a route.

In the Best of the Cubs this week, newly signed third baseman Alex Bregman joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show live from Cubs Convention to explain why he chose to sign with Chicago; manager Craig Counsell joined Spiegel & Holmes to react to the club's addition of Bregman; and Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes detailed how the Cubs spending $175 million to land Bregman is a sign that they're serious about chasing a championship.

In the Best of the Bears this week, Tribune reporter Brad Biggs joined the Mully & Haugh Show to preview the Bears-Rams showdown Sunday at Soldier Field in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs; Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how the cold weather in Chicago could affect star quarterback Matthew Stafford and his Rams; and Mike Mulligan and David Haugh shared their predictions for the Bears-Rams game.

In Interviews of the Week on 670 The Score, Score football analyst Olin Kreutz joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show to preview the Bears-Rams showdown Sunday in the NFC divisional round; The Athletic Football Show host Robert Mays joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to reflect on the Bears' special season; and NFL Network reporter Stacey Dales joined the Mully & Haugh Show to preview the Bears-Rams matchup.

In the Best of the Bears this week, Laurence Holmes and Anthony Herron discussed how head coach Ben Johnson is becoming an NFL villain and how Chicago loves it; Audacy NFL insider Brian Baldinger joined the Mully & Haugh Show to explain why he believes in the Bears' chances to beat the Rams on Sunday in the NFC divisional round; and Mike Mulligan and David Haugh pondered how much the frigid weather will affect the Bears and Rams.

From 'Take The North' (subscribe here): The Bears will try to slow down what was the best offense in the NFL during the regular season in the divisional round of the playoffs. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote break down what makes the Rams so potent. What can the Bears do to defend star receiver Puka Nacua? Also in this episode, it's expected to be cold and windy again at Soldier Field. Will that impact young Rams kicker Harrison Mevis? And both Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford have the "clutch gene." Which one will lead his team to victory if it's a close game? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote previewed the Bears-Rams showdown Sunday in the NFC divisional round.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote opened their show by previewing the Bears-Rams showdown Sunday at Soldier Field in the NFC divisional round. After that, they discussed Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' strengths and listened to head coach Ben Johnson's comments on why Williams is built for clutch moments.

In the second hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by CHGO host Adam Hoge to share his keys to the Bears-Rams matchup Sunday in the divisional round. After that, Rahimi, Harris and Grote discussed if “Bear weather” will be an advantage for Chicago on Sunday. Later, they detailed how Bears head coach Ben Johnson has angered a few members of the NFL coaching community.

In the third hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed a variety of topics in the 5 On It segment. After that, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic joined the show to preview the Bears-Rams game Sunday in the NFC divisional round.

In the final hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Westwood One play-by-play announcer Kevin Harlan to preview the Bears-Rams game Sunday in the NFC divisional round. Later, Rahimi, Harris and Grote shared their Bears-Rams predictions.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote welcomed on Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes for the daily transition segment.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Westwood One play-by-play announcer Kevin Harlan to preview the Bears-Rams game Sunday in the NFC divisional round.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote detailed what the Bears need to do to beat the Rams on Sunday in their divisional round showdown.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic to preview the Bears-Rams game Sunday in the NFC divisional round.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed if “Bear weather” will be an advantage for Chicago against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday in their matchup in the NFC divisional round.