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Dan McNeil and Danny Parkins bring you in-your-face Chicago sports talk with great opinions, guests and fun. Nick Shepkowski is the executive producer of the show, while Chris Tannehill is the associate producer. Follow the show on Twitter @McNeil_Parkins.

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    • Sep 14, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    The McNeil & Parkins Show podcast is a must-listen for any sports fan in Chicago. The dynamic duo of Dan McNeil and Danny Parkins offers an entertaining and insightful take on all things sports, making it a favorite among listeners. Their chemistry is impeccable, as they feed off each other's energy and engage in lively discussions that feel like you're sitting with friends at a bar. It's this camaraderie that sets the show apart from others in the sports talk radio landscape.

    One of the best aspects of The McNeil & Parkins Show podcast is the hard-hitting analysis and sports opinions offered by both hosts. They provide in-depth insights into current events, games, and player performances, giving listeners a comprehensive understanding of the sports world. Whether discussing the latest NFL game or breaking down strategic moves in baseball, McNeil and Parkins never fail to deliver thought-provoking commentary.

    Another standout aspect of this podcast is its ability to balance serious sports analysis with moments of pure entertainment. The show has its fair share of "off the rails" moments that will leave you laughing for hours. From witty banter to hilarious segments, McNeil and Parkins know how to keep their audience entertained while still delivering valuable content. Credit must also be given to Chris Tannehill, their sound guy, who enhances the show's quality with his technical expertise.

    Despite its many strengths, one drawback of The McNeil & Parkins Show podcast is its occasional inconsistency regarding episode uploads. Some listeners have reported issues with episodes not being uploaded or uploaded out of order, which can disrupt the listening experience. While this may be a minor issue for some, it could be frustrating for dedicated fans who rely on the podcast to catch up on missed episodes. However, it's important to note that these issues seem isolated and may not affect all listeners.

    In conclusion, The McNeil & Parkins Show podcast is an outstanding source of sports commentary and entertainment. The chemistry between the hosts, the insightful analysis, and the ability to entertain make it a standout show in Chicago sports radio. While there may be occasional hiccups with episode uploads, these minor inconveniences do not detract from the overall quality of the podcast. If you're a fan of sports and enjoy a mix of serious analysis and hilarious moments, this podcast is definitely worth a listen.



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    Interviews of the Week on 670 The Score: Sept. 8-12

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 65:50


    In Interviews of the Week on 670 The Score, Cubs icon Anthony Rizzo joined the Mully & Haugh Show to reflect on his career after announcing his retirement from MLB; Score football analyst Anthony Herron joined Rahimi & Harris with Mark Grote to break down the Bears rookies' lack of an impact in the team's loss to the Vikings in the season opener; NFL analyst J.T. O'Sullivan of The QB School joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to analyze Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' rocky performance in the loss to the Vikings; and former Bears running back Matt Forte joined Spiegel & Holmes to react to the Bears' disappointing loss to open the season.

    Best of the Bears: Week 2 at Lions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2025 66:06


    In Best of the Bears this week, Tribune reporter Brad Biggs joined the Mully & Haugh Show to preview the Bears-Lions matchup Sunday in Detroit; Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed the keys to the Bears-Lions game; Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed the need for the Bears to get their running game going; and Score football analyst Olin Kreutz joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to break down what he saw on Bears film in their loss to the Vikings in Week 1.

    Full Show September 12, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2025 45:30


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    Best of the Cubs: Anthony Rizzo announces his retirement

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 44:57


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    Full Show — September 11, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 149:38


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes welcomed on Score football analysts Olin Kreutz and Dave Wannstedt to break down the Bears' loss to the Vikings on Monday and to look ahead to Chicago's game at Detroit this Sunday.

    Caleb Williams addresses his first performance of 2025 (Hour 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 25:07


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by listening and reacting to Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' comments about his underwhelming performance in Chicago's 27-24 loss to Minnesota in its season opener. After that, WGN sports anchor Jarrett Payton joined the show to discuss the Bears' outlook.

    Olin Kreutz saw plenty of issues from the Bears on film in Week 1 (Hour 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 41:48


    In the 2nd hour of the show, Laurence Holmes 7 Matt Spiegel were joined by Bears legendary Center & Score Bears analyst Olin Kreutz

    Mark Grote delivers a Bears hit (Hour 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 41:06


    In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Score reporter/host Mark Grote to share a Bears report with the latest audio from Halas Hall. Later, the entire Spiegel & Holmes crew competed in another edition of Categories.

    Coach Wannstedt explains what ails the Bears running game (Hour 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 41:35


    In the final hour of the show, Coach Dave Wannstedt joined the show to talk Bears.

    Coach Wannstedt explains what ails the Bears running game

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 34:17


    Coach Dave Wannstedt joined Laurence & Spiegs to talk Bears

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    The entire Spiegel & Holmes crew competed in another edition of Categories.

    Mark Grote delivers a Bears hit

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 22:06


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Score reporter/host Mark Grote to share a Bears report with the latest audio from Halas Hall.

    We 'Turn The Page' on week 1 of the Bears season

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 9:19


    Laurence Holmes & Matt Spiegel 'turn the page' on the Bears week 1 loss to the Vikings

    Olin Kreutz saw plenty of issues from the Bears on film in Week 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 23:49


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    Jarrett Payton wants to see Caleb Williams be more decisive

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 10:21


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    Caleb Williams addresses his first performance of 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 13:36


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' comments about his underwhelming performance in Chicago's 27-24 loss to Minnesota in its season opener.

    Full Show -- September 10, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 145:53


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    Bears optimism & patience have returned! (Hour 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 32:59


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by taking a step back in an attempt to have optimism and patience about the Bears despite Chicago's disappointing loss to Minnesota on Monday. After that, Cubs manager Craig Counsell joined the show to discuss the latest storylines surrounding his club.

    J.T. O'Sullivan: Caleb Williams needs to get the ball out on time (Hour 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 41:24


    In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by analyst J.T. O'Sullivan of The QB School to analyze Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' rocky performance in his team's loss against the Vikings on Monday. Later, Spiegel and Holmes explained how the NFL film industry is out of control.

    Matt Bowen preaches patience from Bears fans for Caleb Williams (Hour 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 41:19


    In the third hour of the show, former NFL player and film analyst Matt Bowen, joined the show to discuss the Bears performance Monday night in a loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

    Mark Grote - Ben Johnson introspective at the podium (Hour 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 30:10


    Bears Reporter Mark Grote joined the show to recap Ben Johnson's podium time today at Halas Hall

    Anthony Rizzo is retiring a Cub

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 7:43


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to Cubs legend Anthony Rizzo announcing his retirement.

    Dan Campbell gets testy with a reporter ahead of game against Bears

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    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to Lions head coach Dan Campbell get testy with a reporter ahead of his team's game against the Bears on Sunday.

    Matt Bowen preaches patience from Bears fans for Caleb Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 17:15


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by ESPN analyst Matt Bowen, who preached the need for Bears fans to have patience with second-year quarterback Caleb Williams.

    Kurt Warner didn't think Caleb Williams played poorly against the Vikings

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 9:00


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to friend of the show and Westwood One analyst Kurt Warner's opinion of how Bears quarterback Caleb Williams played in his team's loss against the Vikings on Monday.

    J.T. O'Sullivan: Caleb Williams needs to get the ball out on time

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 22:12


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    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 35:05


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    Full Show - September 9, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 30:22


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    Caleb Williams struggled getting the ball out on time again (Hour 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 23:23


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by breaking down Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' struggles in his team's 27-24 loss to the Vikings on Monday Night Football. After that, they discussed the Bears' miscues in another key area in their loss.

    Matt Forte: A running game would help Caleb Williams (Hour 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 41:00


    In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by former Bears running back Matt Forte to break down Chicago's frustrating 27-24 loss to Minnesota in its season opener Monday. Later, Spiegel and Holmes opened the phone lines for callers to sound off on the Bears' dismal loss.

    Jason Lieser: Bears' loss hit Ben Johnson hard (Hour 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 41:42


    In the 3rd hour of the show, Bears beat reporter Jason Lieser joined the show to discuss Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson's reaction to the offense's struggles in last night's loss to the Vikings.

    ESPN did a great job showing off the beauty of the city (Hour 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 41:42


    In the final hour of the show, the guys discuss the the way that ESPN showcased Chicago during the broadcast of the Bears vs. Vikings contest on Monday Night Football.

    Jason Lieser: Bears' loss hit Ben Johnson hard

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 16:37


    Chicago Sun-Times Bears beat reporter Jason Lieser joined the show to talk about how Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson felt watching his offense struggle in a 27-24 loss to the Vikings

    Holmes: The 4th quarter was a 3-phase disaster for the Bears

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 18:57


    Laurence emphasizes the breakdown on offense, defense and special teams in the Bears 27-24 loss to the Vikings Monday night.

    Callers sound off on Caleb Williams & the Bears

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 11:22


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened as callers vented about the Bears' disappointing 27-24 loss to the Vikings on Monday in their season opener.

    Matt Forte: A running game would help Caleb Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 20:53


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by former Bears running back Matt Forte to break down Chicago's frustrating 27-24 loss to Minnesota in its season opener Monday.

    What's special teams coordinator Richard Hightower bringing to the table?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 7:17


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes shared their disappointment in how the Bears' special teams played in a 27-24 loss to the Vikings on Monday.

    Caleb Williams struggled getting the ball out on time again

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 15:49


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' struggles in his team's 27-24 loss to the Vikings on Monday Night Football.

    Full Show — September 8, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 136:08


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes previewed the Bears-Vikings matchup on Monday Night Football.

    Taking in the first football Sunday as a Bears fan (Hour 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 21:26


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by sharing their takeaways from the first Sunday of the new NFL season. After that, they discussed Go Long writer Tyler Dunne's controversial three-part series on the dysfunction surrounding the Bears and what he reported about quarterback Caleb Williams.

    Kurt Warner wants to see Caleb Williams get the ball out quicker (Hour 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 40:45


    In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Westwood One analyst and Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner to preview the Bears-Vikings matchup. After that, Monday Night Football play-by-play announcer Joe Buck joined the show to preview the Bears-Vikings game.

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