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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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    • Oct 17, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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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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    Luther Burden Watch in Chicago? | Reception Perception

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 7:02


    From 'Reception Perception' (subscribe here): Matt and James share their thoughts on the Bears' receiving corps. Can Luther Burden carve himself a little more of a role here?

    Full Show — October 16, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 168:07


    Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed how much credit Bears general manager Ryan Poles deserves for the team's 3-2 start. They also discussed what lies ahead for the Cubs this offseason.

    How much credit should Ryan Poles get for the Bears' 3-2 start? (Hour 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 40:18


    Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris opened their show by discussing Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' comments about ESPN color analyst Troy Aikman's recent criticism of him. After that, Rahimi and Harris debated how much credit Bears general manager Ryan Poles deserves for the team's 3-2 start. Later, they opened up the phone lines for Score callers to weigh in on how much credit Poles deserves.

    What grade do you give the Cubs for their Kyle Tucker trade? (Hour 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 43:16


    In the second hour, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris shared their grades for the Cubs' acquisition of star right fielder Kyle Tucker, who appears set to leave Chicago after just one season on the North Side. After that, fantasy football expert Paul Charchian joined the show to share advice for Week 7 in the NFL. Later, Rahimi and Harris held their Halftime segment.

    5 On It & Jarrett Payton talks Bears' good vibes (Hour 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 41:34


    In the third hour, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment. After that, WGN sports anchor Jarrett Payton joined the show to discuss the Bears' three-game winning streak and what lies ahead for them. Later, Rahimi and Harris explained how a wrong play call went right for the Bears in their win against the Commanders on Monday.

    Fletcher Mackel previews Bears-Saints game (Hour 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 42:57


    In the final hour, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by WDSU-TV sports anchor Fletcher Mackel to preview the Bears-Saints game Sunday. After that, Score teammate Mark Grote joined the show to share a Bears report live from Halas Hall.

    Transition: Holmes shares his love for the art of play-by-play

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 17:20


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

    Mark Grote shares a Bears report

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 15:09


    Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by Score teammate Mark Grote, who shared a Bears report live from Halas Hall.

    Jarrett Payton talks Bears' good vibes, preaches patience for the run game

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 14:32


    Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by WGN sports anchor Jarrett Payton to discuss the Bears' three-game winning streak and what lies ahead for them.

    5 On It: Should the Bears trade for Cardinals DT Calais Campbell?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 18:34


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

    What grade do you give the Cubs for their Kyle Tucker trade?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 19:26


    Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris shared their grades for the Cubs' acquisition of star right fielder Kyle Tucker, who appears set to leave Chicago after just one season on the North Side.

    Paul Charchian shares fantasy football advice for Week 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 13:12


    Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by fantasy football expert Paul Charchian to share advice for Week 7 in the NFL.

    How much credit should Ryan Poles get for the Bears' 3-2 start?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 14:03


    Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris debated how much credit Bears general manager Ryan Poles deserves for the team's 3-2 start.

    Examining the Bears-Troy Aikman saga

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 16:15


    Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' comments about ESPN color analyst Troy Aikman's recent criticism of him.

    Full Show — October 15, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 176:45


    Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed the Bears continuing to make progress and listened in on Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer's season-ending press conference.

    Examining the growth of the Ben Johnson-Caleb Williams relationship (Hour 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 40:29


    Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris opened their show by examining the growth in the relationship between Bears head coach Ben Johnson and quarterback Caleb Williams. After that, Cubs left fielder Ian Happ joined the show to reflect on the club's season after Chicago was eliminated by Milwaukee in the National League Division Series.

    We carry Jed Hoyer's season-ending press conference (Hour 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 54:29


    In the second hour, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris listened in as we carried Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer's season-ending press conference in which he reflected on a solid season that ended with a loss in the National League Division Series.

    5 On It & Mike Florio talks latest NFL storylines (Hour 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 39:25


    In the third hour, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment. After that, Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk joined the show to discuss the latest Bears and NFL storylines. Later, Rahimi and Harris opened up the phone lines for Score callers to react to Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer's season-ending press conference earlier Wednesday.

    Danny Parkins reacts to Troy Aikman's criticism of Caleb Williams (Hour 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 42:20


    In the final hour, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by FS1 host Danny Parkins to share his takeaways from the Bears' 25-24 win against the Commanders on Monday. He also reacted to ESPN color analyst Troy Aikman's criticism of Bears quarterback Caleb Williams on the Monday Night Football broadcast. After that, Rahimi and Harris pondered if the Cubs will actually be in the mix to sign right fielder Kyle Tucker when he hits free agency.

    Transition: Looking back on Cubs' decision to sign Dansby Swanson before the 2023 season

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 21:36


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

    Will the Cubs be in on the Kyle Tucker sweepstakes?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 12:15


    Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris pondered if the Cubs will actually be in the mix to sign right fielder Kyle Tucker when he hits free agency.

    Score callers react to Jed Hoyer's end-of-season address

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 9:23


    Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris opened up the phone lines for Score callers to react to Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer's season-ending press conference earlier Wednesday.

    Danny Parkins reacts to Troy Aikman's criticism of Caleb Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 21:19


    Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by FS1 host Danny Parkins to share his takeaways from the Bears' 25-24 win against the Commanders on Monday. He also reacted to ESPN color analyst Troy Aikman's criticism of Bears quarterback Caleb Williams on the Monday Night Football broadcast.

    Mike Florio talks where Bears stand in NFC North, Bijan Robinson's rise

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 13:02


    Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk to discuss the latest Bears and NFL storylines.

    5 On It: What was your biggest takeaway from Jed Hoyer's press conference?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 16:52


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

    Ian Happ reflects on Cubs' season, postseason baseball at Wrigley Field

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 15:41


    Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by Cubs left fielder Ian Happ to reflect on the club's season after Chicago was eliminated by Milwaukee in the National League Division Series.

    Examining the growth of the Ben Johnson-Caleb Williams relationship

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 15:42


    Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris examined the growth in the relationship between Bears head coach Ben Johnson and quarterback Caleb Williams.

    Best of Bears on 670 The Score: Reactions to Week 6 win over Commanders

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 38:13


    We share the best reactions to the Bears' 25-24 win over the Commanders from Mully & Haugh, Rahimi, Harris & Grote and Spiegel & Holmes.

    Full Show — October 14, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 166:21


    Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote analyzed the Bears' 25-24 win against the Commanders on Monday Night Football.

    Bears see benefits of bye week adjustments in 25-24 win over Commanders (Hour 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 40:51


    Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote opened their show by celebrating the Bears' 25-24 win against the Commanders on Monday Night Football. They also broke down how Chicago got its running game going in the victory. Later, they opened up the phone lines to take calls from Score listeners who were enthusiastic about first-year head coach Ben Johnson's effect on the organization.

    Patrick Mannelly breaks down Bears' win & we take more calls (Hour 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 42:38


    In the second hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Score football analyst Patrick Mannelly to break down the Bears' 25-24 win against the Commanders on Monday. After that, Rahimi, Harris and Grote revisited Harris' “Caleb over everything” mantra as it pertains to the Bears' mindset with second-year quarterback Caleb Williams. Later, they took more Bears calls.

    5 On It & Anthony Herron shares takeaways from Bears' win (Hour 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 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, Score football analyst Anthony Herron joined the show to share his takeaways from the Bears' 25-24 win against the Commanders on Monday.

    Tim Jenkins breaks down Caleb Williams' performance against Commanders (Hour 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 40:26


    In the final hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Jenkins Elite founder Tim Jenkins to analyze Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' performance in Chicago's 25-24 win at Washington on Monday. After that, Rahimi, Harris and Grote fired up the Meatball Machine to hear messages from fans during and after the Bears' back-and-forth win against the Commanders.

    Postgame pod: Bears beat Commanders on walk-off field goal! | Take The North

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 31:03


    From 'Take The North' (subscribe here): It was close again, but the Bears found a way to win for the third game in a row! Jake Moody hit a field goal as time expired to secure a 25-24 win over the Commanders on Monday Night Football. Mark Grote is joined by Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris of 670 The Score to recap this one!

    Transition: Ben Johnson praises the Bears' offensive line

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 19:04


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

    Meatball Machine: Fans celebrate Bears' 25-24 win over Commanders

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 14:54


    Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote fired up the Meatball Machine to hear messages from fans during and after the Bears' back-and-forth 25-24 win against the Commanders on Monday.

    Anthony Herron likes how Bears utilized D'Andre Swift in win over Commanders

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 13:10


    Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Score football analyst Anthony Herron to share his takeaways from the Bears' 25-24 win against the Commanders on Monday.

    5 On It: What was the best part of the Bears' 25-24 win over the Commanders?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 19:08


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

    It's time to revisit Harris' 'Caleb over everything' mantra

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 13:12


    Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote revisited Harris' “Caleb over everything” mantra as it pertains to the Bears' mindset with second-year quarterback Caleb Williams.

    Score callers: Ben Johnson effect has put some fight in the Bears

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 8:47


    Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote opened up the phone lines to take calls from Score listeners who celebrated the Bears' 25-24 win against the Commanders on Monday.

    Patrick Mannelly: Bears' back-to-back wins 'go a long way for Ben Johnson's tenure'

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 19:40


    Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Score football analyst Patrick Mannelly to break down the Bears' 25-24 win against the Commanders on Monday.

    D'Andre Swift leads Bears' strong running game in win over Commanders

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 13:01


    Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote broke down how the Bears got their running game going in a 25-24 win against the Commanders on Monday.

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