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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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    • Nov 7, 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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    Full Show — November 6, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 148:00


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed what it would take the Cubs to get involved in the trade sweepstakes for Tigers ace Tarik Skubal. They also welcomed on Score football analyst Dave Wannstedt to preview the Bears-Giants game Sunday.

    Why didn't Ryan Poles comment on Caleb Williams' performance? (Hour 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 25:27


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by expressing confusion over Bears general manager Ryan Poles sidestepping questions about quarterback Caleb Williams when he spoke to the media Wednesday. After that, WGN sports anchor Jarrett Payton joined the show to discuss Bears rookie running back Kyle Monangai's aggressive running style and the latest storylines surrounding the team.

    Spiegs puts together a trade package for the Cubs to acquire Tarik Skubal (Hour 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 40:24


    In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed what it would take for the Cubs to get involved in the trade sweepstakes for Tigers ace Tarik Skubal. After that, Ian O'Connor of The Athletic joined the show to discuss how rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart has revitalized the Giants, who will visit the Bears on Sunday.

    Rome Odunze is happy with his role on the Bears (Hour 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 41:34


    In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Score reporter/host Mark Grote, who shared a Bears report live from Halas Hall. Later, Spiegel, Holmes and their producers played Categories.

    Dave Wannstedt previews Bears-Giants, diagrams Colston Loveland's winning touchdown (Hour 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 40:34


    In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Score football analyst Dave Wannstedt to preview the Bears-Giants game Sunday. Wannstedt also diagrammed the Bears' game-winning touchdown against the Bengals last Sunday, a 58-yard connection from quarterback Caleb Williams to tight end Colston Loveland.

    Dave Wannstedt diagrams Colston Loveland's game-winning touchdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 34:35


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Score football analyst Dave Wannstedt to discuss the latest Bears storylines. He also diagrammed the Bears' game-winning touchdown against the Bengals on Sunday, a 58-yard connection from quarterback Caleb Williams to tight end Colston Loveland.

    Categories!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 11:10


    Matt Spiegel, Laurence Holmes and their producers played Categories.

    Mark Grote shares a Bears report: Rome Odunze is happy with his role

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 30:05


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Score reporter/host Mark Grote, who shared a Bears report live from Halas Hall.

    Ian O'Connor believes Jaxson Dart could be the answer for the Giants

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 16:32


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Ian O'Connor of The Athletic to discuss how rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart has revitalized the Giants, who will visit the Bears on Sunday.

    Spiegs puts together a trade package for the Cubs to acquire Tarik Skubal

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 15:37


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed what it would take for the Cubs to get involved in the trade sweepstakes for Tigers ace Tarik Skubal.

    Jarrett Payton talks Kyle Monangai's 'violent' running style

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 13:53


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by WGN sports anchor Jarrett Payton to discuss Bears rookie running back Kyle Monangai's aggressive running style and the latest storylines surrounding the team.

    Why didn't Ryan Poles comment on Caleb Williams' performance?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 7:14


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes expressed their confusion over Bears general manager Ryan Poles sidestepping questions about quarterback Caleb Williams when he spoke to the media Wednesday.

    Full Show — November 8, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 148:14


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes looked ahead to the Bears-Giants game Sunday. They also welcomed on Score teammate Mark Grote live from Halas Hall to share what he learned from Bears general manager Ryan Poles meeting the media for a midseason review of his 5-3 team.

    Bulls are 6-1 after a thrilling comeback win over 76ers (Hour 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 24:10


    Laurence Holmes & Matt Spiegel react to the Bulls 113-111 win over the Philadelphia 76'ers after a 24 point comeack

    Turning the Page to the Giants (Hour 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 41:20


    in the 2nd hour of the show, Matt Spiegel & Laurence Holmes "Turn The Page" to the Giants.

    Bears showcase Rome Odunze's blocking prowess (Hour 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 41:21


    In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed Bears rookie tight end Colston Loveland winning the NFC Offensive Player of the Week honor. They also reacted to the Bears highlighting receiver Rome Odunze's blocking prowess in a social media post after his father had complained about his lack of usage. After that, Spiegel and Holmes discussed Bulls Radio play-by-play announcer Chuck Swirsky's trip to Rome to meet Pope Leo XIV.

    Ryan Poles met with the media for a midseason review (Hour 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 41:21


    In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Score reporter/host Mark Grote, who shared a Bears report live from Halas Hall on a day in which general manager Ryan Poles met the media. Grote shared what he learned.

    Mark Grote on Darnell Wright enjoying playing for Ben Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 37:49


    Mark Grote's Bears Reporter delivers a Bears report with audio from the Bears meeting the media Wednesday at Halas Hall

    Chuck Swirsky presented a Bulls jersey to the Pope!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 15:43


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed Bulls Radio play-by-play announcer Chuck Swirsky's trip to Rome to meet Pope Leo XIV.

    Bears showcase Rome Odunze's blocking prowess

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 18:10


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed Bears rookie tight end Colston Loveland winning the NFC Offensive Player of the Week honor. They also reacted to the Bears highlighting receiver Rome Odunze's blocking prowess in a social media post after his father had complained about his lack of usage.

    Wayne Randazzo reflects on calling the Bulls' win over the 76ers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 10:26


    Angels play-by-play voice Wayne Randazzo joined the show after calling the Bulls vs. 76'ers game last night for CHSN.

    Turning the Page to the Giants

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 20:53


    Laurence & Spiegs "Turn The Page" to the Bears matchup with the New York Giants.

    Assessing Caleb Williams at the midway point of the season

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 9:23


    Laurence and Spiegs grade Bears Quarterback Caleb Williams at the mid point of the 2025 season.

    Bulls are 6-1 after a thrilling comeback win over 76ers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 14:10


    Laurence & Spiegs discuss the Bulls moving to 6-1 after a 113-11 come-from-behind win over Philadelphia Tuesday night.

    Full Show -- November 4th, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 146:37


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    After declining Shota Imanaga's option, the Cubs need power arms

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 20:47


    Matt Spiegel & Laurence Holmes react to the news that the Cubs are declining the team option on Starting Pitcher Shota Imanaga and discuss what the team should do to fill the void.

    Matt Forte was jumping up and down celebrating the Bears win Sunday (Hour 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 42:30


    In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by former Bears running back Matt Forte to discuss Chicago's wild 47-42 win at Cincinnati on Sunday. Later, Spiegel and Holmes reacted to Bears receiver Rome Odunze's father, James, sharing frustration on social media regarding his son's usage.

    Matt Bowen is very high on the Bears' rushing attack (Hour 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 41:24


    In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by ESPN analyst Matt Bowen to share his takeaways from the Bears' 47-42 win against the Bengals on Sunday. Later, Spiegel and Holmes listened and reacted to Bears left tackle Theo Benedet receive praise from Audacy NFL insider Brian Baldinger and Score football analyst Dave Wannstedt.

    Jason Lieser on the opportunity the Bears rookie Kyle Monangai has taken advantage of (Hour 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 41:54


    In the final hour of the show, Matt Spiegel & Laurence Holmes were joined by Chicago Sun-Times Bears beat reporter Jason Lieser

    World Series hit Spiegs in a way none have before

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 14:19


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed the World Series, which was really meaningful to Spiegel.

    Jason Lieser talks Kyle Monangai making the most of his opportunity

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 19:28


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Sun-Times writer Jason Lieser to discuss the latest Bears storylines after the team improved to 5-3 with a wild win over the Bengals on Sunday.

    Bears left tackle Theo Benedet is being recognized

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 14:17


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence listened and reacted to Bears left tackle Theo Benedet receive praise from Audacy NFL insider Brian Baldinger and Score football analyst Dave Wannstedt.

    Matt Bowen is very high on the Bears' rushing attack

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 16:21


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by ESPN analyst Matt Bowen to share his takeaways from the Bears' 47-42 win against the Bengals on Sunday.

    Rome Odunze's father is making a splash on Twitter

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 10:11


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to Bears receiver Rome Odunze's father, James, sharing frustration on social media regarding his son's usage.

    Matt Forte was jumping up and down celebrating the Bears win Sunday

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 20:06


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by former Bears running back Matt Forte to discuss Chicago's wild 47-42 win at Cincinnati on Sunday.

    The Bears acquire a toolsy defensive end from Cleveland

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 5:21


    Laurence & Spiegs react to the news that the Bears have acquired edge rusher Joe Tryon-Shoyinka from the Cleveland Browns for a late round draft pick

    After declining Shota Imanaga's option, the Cubs need power arms

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 14:53


    Laurence Holmes & Matt Spiegel react to the news that the Cubs declined the team option on Starting Pitcher Shota Imanaga.

    Best of the Bears on 670 The Score: Reactions to Week 9 win at Bengals

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 37:56


    We share the best reactions to the Bears' wild win over the Bengals from Mully & Haugh, Rahimi, Harris & Grote and Spiegel & Holmes.

    Full Show — November 3, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 147:21


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to the Bears' wild 47-42 win against the Bengals on Sunday in Cincinnati.

    The joy of the Bears finding a way to win a shootout in Cincinnati (Hour 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 21:11


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes lived in the joy of the Bears' wild 47-42 win against the Bengals on Sunday. After that, they discussed how the Bears' offense continues to produce at a high level.

    Kurt Warner on what the next step for Caleb Williams looks like (Hour 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 41:59


    Laurence Holmes & Matt Spiegel were joined in the 2nd hour by Pro Football Hall of Fame Quarterback Kurt Warner who shared what he saw from Bears quarterback Caleb Williams in the teams win over Cincinnati Sunday.

    Two Bears rookies had breakout games Sunday (Hour 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 42:47


    In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how the Bears special teams units continue to be a problem. After that, they celebrated a pair of Bears rookies in running back Kyle Monangai and tight end Colston Loveland having breakout games in Chicago's wild win at Cincinnati on Sunday.

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