Bernstein & McKnight Show

Follow Bernstein & McKnight Show
Share on
Copy link to clipboard

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.

Radio.com


    • Jan 20, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
    • daily NEW EPISODES
    • 31m AVG DURATION
    • 12,903 EPISODES

    4.2 from 391 ratings Listeners of Bernstein & McKnight Show that love the show mention: danny mac, leila, danny p, content is great, connor, radio show, everyday, smart, together, good work, enjoy, better, best, funny, guys, thanks, guests, love, new, listening.


    Ivy Insights

    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.



    More podcasts from Radio.com

    Search for episodes from Bernstein & McKnight Show with a specific topic:

    Latest episodes from Bernstein & McKnight Show

    Should the Bears have gone for 2 and the win against the Rams? (Hour 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 38:38


    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.

    Kevin Fishbain looks ahead to Bears' offseason (Hour 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 42:21


    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.

    5 On It & James 'Big Cat' Williams talks Bears (Hour 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 43:17


    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.

    Tim Jenkins breaks down Caleb Williams' performance in Bears' loss to Rams (Hour 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 39:54


    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.

    Transition: Spiegel is on edge after Bears were eliminated from playoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 20:49


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

    Tim Jenkins evaluates Caleb Williams' performance in Bears' loss to Rams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 18:19


    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?

    James 'Big Cat' Williams: Free agents are seeing Super Bowl on horizon for Bears

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 16:09


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

    Mike McDaniel stays out of NFC North, Titans hire Jeff Hafley as head coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 8:12


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

    Kevin Fishbain looks ahead to Bears' offseason

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 13:14


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

    Seems like Eric Bieniemy will take Matt Nagy's offensive coordinator job in Kansas City

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 20:22


    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.

    Bears' defense brought the pressure on Rams QB Matthew Stafford

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 13:40


    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.

    Should the Bears have gone for 2 and the win against the Rams?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 13:32


    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.

    Best of the Bears: Reactions to heartbreaking loss to Rams in divisional round

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 44:47


    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).

    [FULL EPISODE] Bears' season ends with OT loss to the Rams | Take The North

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 46:20


    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

    Full Show — January 19, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 166:36


    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.

    Examining the Ben Johnson decisions we liked, didn't like in Bears' loss to Rams (Hour 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 43:17


    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.

    Anthony Herron shares takeaways from Bears' heartbreaking loss to Rams (Hour 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 40:08


    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.

    5 On It & we take more Bears calls (Hour 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 40:52


    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.

    Dan Wiederer sets somber scene at Halas Hall after Bears were eliminated (Hour 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 42:18


    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.

    Transition: Caleb Williams-DJ Moore relationship has had ups, downs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 24:28


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

    Dan Wiederer sets the somber scene at Halas Hall after Bears' season ended

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 21:59


    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.

    Score caller: Don't assume the Bears will make the playoffs next year

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 8:31


    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.

    5 On It: Which Bears had the best, most disappointing performances in loss to Rams?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 21:33


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

    Anthony Herron breaks down Caleb Williams' performance in Bears' loss to Rams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 17:40


    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.

    Anthony Herron praises Bears defense's strong performance in loss to Rams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 16:28


    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.

    Score caller talks Bears: 'One of the most exciting seasons I've ever seen'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 8:31


    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.

    Caleb Williams-DJ Moore 'miscommunication' leads to fateful interception

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 14:09


    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.

    Best of the Cubs: Alex Bregman is all about winning

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2026 35:54


    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.

    Best of the Bears: Divisional round vs. Rams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2026 38:20


    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.

    Interviews of the Week on 670 The Score: Jan. 12-16

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2026 51:13


    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.

    Best of the Bears: Ben Johnson is becoming an NFL villain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2026 34:56


    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.

    Bears look to advance to first NFC Championship game in 15 years | Take The North

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2026 38:24


    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

    Full Show — January 16, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 171:11


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

    You can't count the Bears out of their divisional round game against Rams (Hour 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 44:18


    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.

    Adam Hoge shares keys to Bears-Rams matchup (Hour 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 41:19


    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.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 40:17


    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.

    Kevin Harlan previews Bears-Rams & we share our predictions (Hour 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 45:15


    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.

    Transition: Everyone should be happy to know Grote picked Bears to beat Rams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 18:48


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

    Kevin Harlan previews Bears-Rams, breaks down his Taco Bell order

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 21:16


    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.

    What are the keys to a Bears victory over the Rams?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 7:08


    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.

    Kevin Fishbain breaks down where the Bears may have an advantage over Rams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 13:59


    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.

    Is 'Bear weather' a real advantage against the Rams?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 12:48


    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.

    Claim Bernstein & McKnight Show

    In order to claim this podcast we'll send an email to with a verification link. Simply click the link and you will be able to edit tags, request a refresh, and other features to take control of your podcast page!

    Claim Cancel