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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.

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    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.



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    Alex Bregman is a Chicago Cub! Plus, The Bears Keep Rolling and the Cubs Make a Splash on the Trade Market | The Compound

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 55:37


    From ‘The Compound' (Subscribe Here): On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the Chicago Cubs have signed Alex Bregman! Plus, Dakota has to eat his words about the Bears and the Cubs make a big move on the trade market. 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

    Full Show — January 13, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 164:44


    Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' growth as a leader. They also welcomed on Score football analyst Patrick Mannelly to preview the Bears-Rams matchup Sunday in the NFC divisional round.

    Examining how the comeback Bears formed their identity (Hour 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 40:55


    Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote opened their show by detailing how the Bears formed their identity this season. After that, they reacted to the news that the San Francisco Giants are aggressively pursuing Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner on the trade market. Later, they discussed how Bears second-year quarterback Caleb Williams has grown as a leader.

    Patrick Mannelly loves Ben Johnson's 'F--- the Packers' comment (Hour 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 42:36


    In the second hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Score football analyst Patrick Mannelly to share his takeaways from the Bears' 31-27 win against the Packers on Saturday in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs. In Mannelly's mind, quarterback Caleb Williams' postgame speech in the locker room reflected how the Bears are now "his team." Later, Rahimi, Harris and Grote took Bears calls from Score listeners before holding the Halftime segment.

    5 On It & Allen Robinson previews Bears-Rams (Hour 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 41:01


    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, former Bears and Rams receiver Allen Robinson joined the show to preview the showdown between the two teams in the NFC divisional round Sunday.

    Tim Jenkins talks Caleb Williams' terrific performance in playoff win over Packers (Hour 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 40:11


    In the final hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Jenkins Elite founder Tim Jenkins to break down Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' great performance in a win against the Packers on Saturday in the wild-card round. He also shared why the Rams offense "scares him to death" as the Bears get set to meet them in the NFC divisional round. Later, Rahimi, Harris and Grote reacted to a comment from Bears rookie tight end Colston Loveland.

    Transition: NFL coaching carousel is loaded with Mike Tomlin, John Harbaugh on the open market

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 25:15


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

    Tim Jenkins breaks down Caleb Williams' performance in playoff win over Packers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 19:54


    In the final hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Jenkins Elite founder Tim Jenkins to break down Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' great performance in a win against the Packers on Saturday in the wild-card round. He also shared why the Rams offense "scares him to death" as the Bears get set to meet them in the NFC divisional round.

    Have we seen the last of Aaron Rodgers?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 8:45


    Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers' future. Has he played his final NFL game?

    Allen Robinson isn't surprised by success of Ben Johnson, Bears

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 12:26


    Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote welcomed on former Bears and Rams receiver Allen Robinson to preview the showdown between the two teams in the NFC divisional round Sunday.

    Score caller details his emotional Bears roller coaster at Soldier Field

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 14:06


    Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote took Bears calls from Score listeners.

    Patrick Mannelly loves Bears coach Ben Johnson's 'F--- the Packers' comment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 18:40


    Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Score football analyst Patrick Mannelly to share his takeaways from the Bears' 31-27 win against the Packers on Saturday in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs. In Mannelly's mind, quarterback Caleb Williams' postgame speech in the locker room reflected how the Bears are now "his team."

    Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has grown as a leader

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 8:23


    Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed how Bears second-year quarterback Caleb Williams has grown as a leader this season.

    Giants are reportedly eyeing Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 11:05


    Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote reacted to the news that the San Francisco Giants are aggressively pursuing Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner on the trade market.

    Best of the Bears: Reactions to thrilling win over Packers in wild-card round

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 44:04


    Mully & Haugh, Rahimi, Harris & Grote and Spiegel & Holmes reacted to the Bears' come-from-behind 31-27 win against the rival Packers on Saturday in the wild-card round. It marked the Bears' first playoff victory in 15 years.

    Bears come back to beat Packers, 31-27! | Take The North

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 41:30


    From 'Take The North' (subscribe here): The Bears did it again! They rallied from a 21-3 deficit at halftime to beat the Packers, 31-27, in the wild-card round and advance to the divisional round! Mark Grote and 670 The Score host Marshall Harris react to an incredible 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

    Full Show — January 12, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 171:30


    Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote celebrated the Bears' thrilling come-from-behind 31-27 win against the rival Packers on Saturday at Soldier Field in the wild-card round.

    Breaking down a Bears playoff win that was 15 years in the making (Hour 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 43:52


    Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote opened their show by breaking down the Bears' thrilling 31-27 win against the rival Packers on Saturday in the wild-card round. It marked the Bears' first playoff win in 15 years. After that, they discussed the adjustments the Bears made at halftime to rally from an 18-point deficit before they opened up the phone lines to Score callers.

    Anthony Herron breaks down Bears' win & we hear Ben Johnson's media session (Hour 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 40:36


    In the second hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Score football analyst Anthony Herron to break down the Bears' thrilling 31-27 win against the rival Packers on Saturday at Soldier Field in the wild-card round. After that, Rahimi, Harris and Grote listened and reacted to Bears head coach Ben Johnson's media session Monday in which he reflected on the wild win over the Packers.

    Score callers celebrate Bears' win & we celebrate Cubs signing Alex Bregman (Hour 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 42:24


    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 took calls from Score listeners who celebrated the Bears' come-from-behind 31-27 win against the Packers on Saturday in the wild-card round. Later, they reacted to the Cubs adding three-time All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman on a five-year, $175-million contract.

    Dan Wiederer talks Bears' 'instantly iconic' wild-card win over the Packers (Hour 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 44:37


    In the final hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Dan Wiederer of The Athletic to break down the Bears' thrilling 31-27 win against the rival Packers on Saturday in the wild-card round. Later, Rahimi, Harris and Grote fired up the Meatball Machine to hear reaction from Score listeners during and after the Bears' comeback victory against the Packers.

    Transition: For the Bears, only a Super Bowl win can top a playoff victory over the Packers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 17:41


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

    Dan Wiederer talks Bears' 'instantly iconic' wild-card win over the Packers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 17:18


    Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Dan Wiederer of The Athletic to break down the Bears' thrilling 31-27 win against the rival Packers on Saturday in the wild-card round.

    Alex Bregman, Cubs agree on a 5-year, $175-million deal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 9:02


    Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote reacted to the Cubs adding three-time All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman on a five-year, $175-million contract.

    Score callers celebrate Bears' win over Packers: 'This is Michael Jordan time'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 11:15


    Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote took calls from Score listeners who celebrated the Bears' come-from-behind 31-27 win against the Packers on Saturday in the wild-card round.

    Ben Johnson on his 'F--- the Packers' comment: 'I don't like that team'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 16:42


    Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote listened and reacted to Bears head coach Ben Johnson's media session Monday in which he reflected on his team's come-from-behind 31-27 win against the rival Packers on Saturday in the wild-card round.

    Anthony Herron: If you leave the door ajar, Bears will find a way to win

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 17:51


    Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Score football analyst Anthony Herron to break down the Bears' thrilling 31-27 win against the rival Packers on Saturday at Soldier Field in the wild-card round.

    Examining the halftime adjustments Bears made that led to win over Packers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 13:32


    Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed the adjustments the Bears made at halftime to help erase an 18-point deficit in their eventual 31-27 win against the Packers on Saturday in the wild-card round.

    Breaking down a Bears playoff win that was 15 years in the making

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 17:59


    Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote broke down the Bears' thrilling 31-27 win against the rival Packers on Saturday in the wild-card round.

    Best of the Cubs: After acquisition of Edward Cabrera, what's the next move?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2026 34:56


    In the Best of the Cubs this week, Score baseball insider Bruce Levine joined the Mully & Haugh Show to discuss Chicago's acquisition of right-hander Edward Cabrera from the Miami Marlins and what moves the organization could make next; Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes shared a scouting report on Cabrera and discussed how he'll fit in the Cubs' starting rotation; and Mike Mulligan and David Haugh shared what they want the Cubs to do as the offseason continues.

    Best of the Bears: Wild-card round vs. Packers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2026 45:39


    In the Best of the Bears this week, Tribune reporter Brad Biggs joined the Mully & Haugh Show to preview the Bears-Packers showdown Saturday at Soldier Field in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs; Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed the state of the Bears' struggling defense entering the playoffs; and Mike Mulligan and David Haugh shared their predictions for the Bears-Packers game.

    Interviews of the Week on 670 The Score: Jan. 5-9

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2026 47:21


    In Interviews of the Week on 670 The Score, FS1 host Danny Parkins joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show to preview the Bears-Packers showdown Saturday in the wild-card round and to share an important plea for the fans who will be in attendance at Soldier Field; Score football analyst Patrick Mannelly joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to explain why the Bears shouldn't fear the Packers; and Score baseball insider Bruce Levine joined the Mully & Haugh Show to share insight on the Cubs' trade of outfielder Owen Caissie and two other prospects to the Marlins for right-hander Edward Cabrera.

    Best of the Bears: Old rivals meet in a high-stakes playoff showdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2026 49:52


    In the Best of the Bears this week, NFL Network reporter Stacey Dales joined the Mully & Haugh Show to preview the much-anticipated Bears-Packers showdown Saturday in the wild-card round; Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes wondered if Packers head coach Matt LaFleur is coaching for his job against the Bears on Saturday; and Spiegel and Holmes stressed the need for the Bears to manage their emotions in what's sure to be an electric Soldier Field environment.

    Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams seem built for these big moments | Take The North

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2026 10:47


    From 'Take The North' (subscribe here): Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the impact of Bears head coach Ben Johnson on his team, and how unphased quarterback Caleb Williams seems by the biggest moments. Both of them seem built for the game that will happen at Solider Field against the Packers. 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

    Full Show — January 9, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 178:44


    Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote previewed the Bears-Packers showdown Saturday in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs.

    We're a day away from the Bears-Packers wild-card showdown! (Hour 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 42:55


    Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote opened their show by previewing the Bears-Packers showdown Saturday in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs. After that, former Packers kicker and Wisconsin Sports Radio Network host Mason Crosby joined the show to preview the game. Later, Rahimi, Harris and Grote took Bears calls from Score listeners.

    Adam Hoge shares keys to the Bears-Packers game (Hour 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 42:21


    In the second hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by CHGO host Adam Hoge to preview the Bears-Packers showdown Saturday in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs. After that, Rahimi, Harris and Grote shared their keys to the Bears-Packers matchup. Later, Grote remembered the time he wore green on the sideline of a Bears-Packers game.

    5 On It & Kevin Fishbain previews Bears-Packers (Hour 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 49:53


    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, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic joined the show to preview the Bears-Packers showdown Saturday in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs. Later, Rahimi, Harris and Grote examined how a Bears veteran views the rivalry with the Packers.

    Previewing Bears-Packers & sharing our predictions (Hour 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 43:34


    In the final hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed the latest Bears storylines as their showdown against the Packers in the wild-card round looms Saturday. After that, they wondered what type of boost nickelback Kyler Gordon could give the Bears if he can return from injury to play Saturday. Later, they shared their predictions for the Bears-Packers game.

    Transition: Spiegel & Holmes are live at Real Time Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 16:46


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

    DJ Moore talks first trip to playoffs, Tyrique Stevenson talks snap count

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 18:43


    Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed the latest Bears storylines as their showdown against the Packers in the wild-card round looms Saturday.

    Kevin Fishbain talks Bears-Packers, Chicago's slow starts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 12:11


    Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic to preview the Bears-Packers showdown Saturday in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs.

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