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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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    • Aug 12, 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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    DJ Moore is doing what he can to avoid Ben Johnson's 'evil eye' (Hour 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 43:10


    Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris opened their show by discussing Bears head coach Ben Johnson's demeanor and his plan to get receiver DJ Moore a few carries. Later, Cubs left fielder Ian Happ joined the show to discuss the club's ongoing mediocre play and to preview the upcoming series against the Blue Jays.

    Cubs' trade deadline approach was contradictory to Kyle Tucker acquisition (Hour 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 40:47


    In the second hour, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed how the Cubs' approach at the trade deadline recently contradicted their mindset in acquiring star right fielder Kyle Tucker this past offseason. After that, they examined the NFL's view of Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' talent. Later, they held the Halftime segment.

    5 On It & Meghan Montemurro previews Cubs-Blue Jays (Hour 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 42:09


    In the third hour, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed a variety of topics in the 5 On It segment. After that, Tribune reporter Meghan Montemurro joined the show to preview the Cubs-Blue Jays series, which begins Tuesday evening in Toronto. Later, Rahimi and Harris stressed the importance of this series for the Cubs.

    Anthony Herron talks Caleb Williams' development arc (Hour 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 41:01


    In the final hour, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by Score football analyst Anthony Herron to discuss Bears second-year quarterback Caleb Williams' development arc and much more.

    Anthony Herron talks Caleb Williams' development arc

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 16:27


    Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by Score football analyst Anthony Herron to discuss Bears second-year quarterback Caleb Williams' development arc and much more.

    Examining the importance of the Cubs' series against the Blue Jays

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 8:50


    Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed the importance of the Cubs' upcoming series against the Blue Jays, which begins Tuesday evening in Toronto.

    5 On It: Why did Bears choose to sit Caleb Williams in their preseason opener?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 19:35


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

    Examining the NFL's view of Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' talent

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 12:53


    Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris examined the NFL's view of Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' talent.

    Cubs' trade deadline approach was contradictory to their Kyle Tucker acquisition

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 17:31


    Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed how the Cubs' approach at the trade deadline recently contradicted their mindset in acquiring star right fielder Kyle Tucker this past offseason.

    Ian Happ talks Cubs navigating struggles, previews series against Blue Jays

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 9:19


    Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by Cubs left fielder Ian Happ to discuss the club's ongoing mediocre play and to preview the upcoming series against the Blue Jays.

    Bears receiver DJ Moore is open to getting more snaps at running back

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 13:06


    Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris reacted to Bears head coach Ben Johnson's plan to get receiver DJ Moore a few carries.

    Full Show — August 11, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 173:22


    Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris shared their takeaways from the Bears' 24-24 tie against the Dolphins on Sunday in their preseason opener and discussed the Cubs continuing to fall farther and farther behind the Brewers in the NL Central race.

    Cubs' offensive struggles continue in series loss to Cardinals (Hour 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 42:26


    In the second hour, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by analyst and former NFL quarterback Jim Miller to break down the Bears' 24-24 tie against the Dolphins in their preseason opener Sunday. After that, Rahimi and Harris discussed the Cubs offense's continued struggles in a series loss to the Cardinals over the weekend. Later, they discussed what could be wrong with Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker amid his ongoing slump.

    5 On It & Dan Wiederer shares takeaways from Bears' preseason opener (Hour 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 43:15


    In the third hour, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed a variety of topics in the 5 On It segment. After that, Tribune reporter and Take The North podcast host Dan Wiederer joined the show to share his takeaways from the Bears' 24-24 tie against the Dolphins on Sunday in their preseason opener.

    Carmen Vitali is optimistic about Bears' future (Hour 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 44:24


    In the final hour, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by Fox Sports reporter Carmen Vitali to discuss the Bears' outlook this season. Vitali shared why she's optimistic about what's to come. After that, the three discussed how Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is covered by the media.

    Transition: Spiegel is enjoying Ben Johnson's approach to the preseason

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 21:01


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

    Dan Wiederer shares takeaways from Bears' preseason opener

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 15:09


    Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by Tribune reporter and Take The North podcast host Dan Wiederer to share his takeaways from the Bears' 24-24 tie against the Dolphins on Sunday in their preseason opener.

    A conversation about the coverage of Bears quarterback Caleb Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 14:39


    Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Fox Sports reporter Carmen Vitali discussed how Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is covered by the media.

    5 On It: How much do you want Caleb Williams to play in the preseason?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 20:38


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

    Something isn't right with Cubs star Kyle Tucker

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 9:05


    Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed what could be wrong with Cubs star right fielder Kyle Tucker amid his ongoing slump.

    Cubs' offensive struggles continue in series loss to Cardinals

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 13:29


    Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed the Cubs offense's continued struggles in a series loss to the Cardinals over the weekend.

    Sharing our takeaways from Bears' preseason opener (Hour 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 43:16


    Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris opened their show by sharing their takeaways from the Bears' 24-24 tie against the Dolphins on Sunday at Soldier Field in their preseason opener. Later, they discussed Bears defensive end Austin Booker's impressive performance.

    Austin Booker shines in Bears' first chance at preseason action

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 15:10


    Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed Bears defensive end Austin Booker's impressive performance in the team's preseason opener Sunday.

    What we were watching in the Bears' preseason opener against the Dolphins

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 18:23


    Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris shared their takeaways from the Bears' 24-24 tie against the Dolphins on Sunday at Soldier Field in their preseason opener.

    Interviews of the Week on 670 The Score: Aug. 4-8

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2025 46:49


    In Interviews of the Week on 670 The Score, CHGO host Adam Hoge joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to share his takeaways from the joint practice between the Bears and Dolphins on Friday at Halas Hall; Sports Illustrated writer Matt Verderame joined the Rahimi & Harris Show to discuss expectations for quarterback Caleb Williams and the Bears entering the 2025 season; and Sportico reporter Eben Novy-Williams joined the Rahimi & Harris Show to share insight on his recent reporting on the Bears being valued at $8.8 billion in a recent transaction of a 2% ownership stake in the organization.

    Best of the Bears: What's our confidence level in Caleb Williams now?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2025 40:38


    In the Best of the Bears this week, Mark Grote and Ramie Makhlouf shared their confidence level in quarterback Caleb Williams now as compared to last year at this time; Sports Illustrated writer Matt Verderame joined the Rahimi & Harris Show to share expectations for Williams and the Bears entering the 2025 season; David Haugh and Ruthie Polinsky reacted to Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson still holding out hope that the Bears will build a new stadium in the city rather than in Arlington Heights; and Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened to Williams explain how he's getting more comfortable under center.

    Best of Rahimi & Harris: Aug. 4-8

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2025 67:25


    In the Best of Rahimi & Harris this week, Bears quarterback Caleb Williams joined the show to discuss his development at training camp and how his relationship with first-year head coach Ben Johnson is growing; Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed the struggles of Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker and center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong; Grote and Ramie Makhlouf debated whether the Bears should pursue star pass rusher Micah Parsons if the Cowboys decide to trade him; and Score reporter Chris Emma joined the show to share his takeaways from the joint practice between the Bears and Dolphins on Friday at Halas Hall.

    Best of the Cubs: Cade Horton is on a roll

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2025 54:48


    In Best of the Cubs this week, David Haugh and Ruthie Polinsky discussed rookie right-hander Cade Horton's dominant outing in the club's much-needed win Wednesday; Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes examined how rookie third baseman Matt Shaw is developing before Spiegel shared what he learned in hosting an event with Shaw recently; and MLB Network insider Jon Morosi joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to discuss the red-hot Brewers, the NL Central race, the conversations the Cubs had at the trade deadline and more.

    Ben Johnson reveals many Bears starters will sit for preseason opener (Hour 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 42:19


    Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote opened their show by reacting to the news that most Bears starters won't play in the team's preseason opener against the Dolphins on Sunday. After that, they listened to quarterback Caleb Williams address the viral video of him missing the mark in a net drill recently. Later, they opened up the phone lines to take Bears calls.

    Examining the struggles of Kyle Tucker & Pete Crow-Armstrong (Hour 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 41:47


    In the second hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed the ongoing struggles of Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker and center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. After that, Eben Novy-Williams of Sportico joined the show to discuss his recent reporting on the Bears being valued at $8.8 billion in a recent transaction of a 2% ownership stake in the organization. Later, Rahimi and Grote held the Halftime segment.

    5 On It & Alexa Datt previews Cubs-Cardinals series (Hour 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 41:58


    In the third hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed a variety of topics in the 5 On It segment. After that, FanDuel Sports Network Midwest reporter Alexa Datt joined the show to preview the Cubs-Cardinals series in St. Louis this weekend. Later, Score reporter Chris Emma joined the show to share his takeaways from the joint practice between the Bears and Dolphins on Friday at Halas Hall.

    Bears coach Ben Johnson breaks down a 'Ben Johnson install' (Hour 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 40:29


    In the final hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote listened and reacted to Bears head coach Ben Johnson's most notable comments in his media session Friday. Later, Bears quarterback Caleb Williams joined the show to discuss his development in training camp and how his relationship with Johnson is growing.

    Alexa Datt previews Cubs-Cardinals series

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 13:03


    Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by FanDuel Sports Network Midwest reporter Alexa Datt to preview the Cubs-Cardinals series in St. Louis this weekend.

    5 On It: Are you ready for Bears football on a Sunday at noon this weekend?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 19:29


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

    Chris Emma shares takeaways from Bears-Dolphins joint practice

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 8:55


    Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by Score reporter Chris Emma to share his takeaways from the joint practice between the Bears and Dolphins on Friday at Halas Hall.

    Eben Novy-Williams talks Bears' valuation of $8.8 billion

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 11:56


    Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by Eben Novy-Williams of Sportico to discuss his recent reporting on the Bears being valued at $8.8 billion in a recent transaction of a 2% ownership stake in the organization.

    Examining the struggles of Kyle Tucker & Pete Crow-Armstrong

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 17:46


    Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed the ongoing struggles of Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker and center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.

    Caller makes case that Tyson Bagent is 'perfect' for Ben Johnson's system

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 11:17


    Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote opened up the phone lines to take Bears calls.

    Caleb Williams addresses viral video of him missing his target into a net

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 12:56


    Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote listened to Bears quarterback Caleb Williams address the viral video of him missing the mark in a net drill recently.

    Caleb Williams discusses his development, Ben Johnson's new offense

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 23:07


    Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by Bears quarterback Caleb Williams to discuss his development in training camp, how he's acclimating to first-year head coach Ben Johnson's new offense and more.

    A Pitch Perfect Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 44:49


    On this episode of She's Got Next with Jordan Robinson, Jordan is joined by two prominent guests of the soccer world: Meg Linehan, full-time Women's Soccer Reporter for the Athletic and Domènec Guasch, General Manager for Boston Legacy FC of NWSL. She talks with Meg about the resumption of the NWSL season and then chats with Dome about the business side of things and what building a soccer franchise from the ground-up looks like.

    Full Show — August 7, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 168:44


    Mark Grote and Ramie Makhlouf shared where their confidence level is now in Bears quarterback Caleb Williams. They also welcomed on Score reporter Chris Emma for a Bears report after practice ended.

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