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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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    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 — February 9, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 179:44


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes shared their takeaways from the Seahawks' dominating win over the Patriots in Super Bowl 60 on Sunday and also welcomed on Fox-32 political reporter Paris Schutz to share the latest development in the Bears' attempt to build a new stadium in Arlington Heights.

    Did Drake Maye's struggles make Bears fans more sure about Caleb Williams? (Hour 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 45:55


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed Patriots quarterback Drake Maye's poor performance in New England's 29-13 loss to Seattle on Sunday in Super Bowl 60. After that, the guys reacted to the Bears promoting pass game coordinator Press Taylor to offensive coordinator.

    Kurt Warner weighs in on how Caleb Williams, Drake Maye stack up (Hour 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 46:13


    In the second hour, Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner discussed Patriots quarterback Drake Maye's poor performance in his team's loss to the Seahawks in Super Bowl 60. Warner also discussed how Maye and Bears quarterback Caleb Williams stack up as they've each finished their second NFL season. After that, Spiegel and Holmes shared their thoughts on Bad Bunny's halftime show at the Super Bowl.

    Mike Macdonald lit Drake Maye up with blitzes (Hour 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 43:06


    In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how the Seahawks baffled Patriots quarterback Drake Maye with a series of blitzes in winning the Super Bowl on Sunday. After that, Score teammate and Chicago Sports Network host Gabe Ramirez joined the show to break down Bad Bunny's halftime show at the Super Bowl.

    Paris Schutz details progress between Illinois lawmakers & Bears in stadium negotiations (Hour 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 44:29


    In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Fox-32 political reporter Paris Schutz to detail how Illinois lawmakers and the Bears have made progress in their Arlington Heights stadium negotiations. The sides have reached a deal in principle on a couple key issues that had previously created a stalemate. After that, Spiegel and Holmes discussed their favorite Super Bowl commercials.

    Sharing our favorite Super Bowl commercials

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 15:03


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed their favorite Super Bowl commercials.

    Paris Schutz details 'progress' between Illinois lawmakers & Bears in stadium negotiations

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 21:55


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Fox-32 political reporter Paris Schutz to detail how Illinois lawmakers and the Bears have made progress in their Arlington Heights stadium negotiations. The sides have reached a deal in principle on a couple key issues that had previously created a stalemate.

    Local kid made good Julian Love is a Super Bowl champion

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 7:15


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes celebrated local product and Seahawks safety Julian Love winning the Super Bowl.

    Gabe Ramirez: People who don't like Bad Bunny were 'tapping their toes'

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 15:34


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Score teammate and Chicago Sports Network host Gabe Ramirez to break down Bad Bunny's halftime show at the Super Bowl on Sunday.

    Mike Macdonald lit Drake Maye up with blitzes

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 19:40


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how the Seahawks baffled Patriots quarterback Drake Maye with a series of blitzes in winning the Super Bowl on Sunday.

    Former Bears receiver Velus Jones Jr. is a Super Bowl champion

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 8:11


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to former Bears receiver Velus Jones Jr. winning a Super Bowl with the Seahawks.

    Bad Bunny's show a special moment for American multiculturalism

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 15:32


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes shared their thoughts on Bad Bunny's halftime show at the Super Bowl.

    Kurt Warner: Patriots 'stole the Super Bowl opportunity'

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 20:44


    Laurence & Spiegs were joined by Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner who called last night's Super Bowl for Westwood 1.

    Bears promote Press Taylor to offensive coordinator

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 8:15


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to the Bears promoting pass game coordinator Press Taylor to offensive coordinator.

    Did Drake Maye's struggles make Bears fans more sure about Caleb Williams?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 14:56


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed Patriots quarterback Drake Maye's poor performance in New England's 29-13 loss to Seattle on Sunday in Super Bowl 60.

    Transition with Rahimi & Harris

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 21:45


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    Interviews of the Week on 104.3 The Score: Feb. 2-6

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2026 58:53


    In Interviews of the Week on 104.3 The Score, ESPN draft analyst Matt Miller joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to explain how the Bears' biggest need matches up well with a strength of the 2026 NFL Draft class; Chicago Sports Network insider K.C. Johnson joined the Mully & Haugh Show to discuss the Bulls' direction after the organization made seven trades in six days leading up to the trade deadline; and CHGO host Adam Hoge joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to share what he has learned about the Bears while on Radio Row as part of the Super Bowl festivities in San Francisco.

    Best of the Bears: Will DJ Moore be back?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2026 42:05


    In the Best of the Bears this week, Tribune reporter Brad Biggs joined the Mully & Haugh Show to discuss receiver DJ Moore's future with the organization and Chicago's needs this offseason; Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed whether the Bears will retain All-Pro safety Kevin Byard as he's set to hit free agency in March; and Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes got a kick out of Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst still being sad about his team's loss to the Bears in the playoffs.

    Best of the Bulls: What's the plan after a flurry of trades?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2026 54:55


    In the Best of the Bulls this week, Chicago Sports Network insider K.C. Johnson joined the Mully & Haugh Show to discuss the organization's direction after it executed seven trades in less than a week leading up to the NBA trade deadline; Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas' most notable comments in his media session after the trade deadline passed; and Spiegel and Holmes took calls from frustrated Bulls fans.

    Full Show — February 6, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2026 195:38


    Full Show — February 6, 2026 full 11738 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:59:00 +0000 OZHWAlYTNCgFqv8566RikcwN9Zzgtwez sports Spiegel & Holmes Show sports Full Show — February 6, 2026 Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes bring you Chicago sports talk with great opinions, guests and fun. Join Spiegel and Holmes as they discuss the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox and delve into the biggest sports storylines of the day. Recurring guests include former Bears coach Dave Wannstedt, former Bears center Olin Kreutz, Cubs manager Craig Counsell, Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner and MLB Network personality Jon Morosi. Catch the show live Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. CT on 104.3 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2

    Matt Ryan confirms Ian Cunningham in charge of Falcons football operation (Hour 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2026 48:20


    In the first hour of the show, Laurence Holmes & Matt Spiegel discuss the fact that former Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham will be the top decision-maker in the Falcons organization even though the Bears won't receive draft picks for his exit.

    Joe Ostrowski shares his best Super Bowl bets (Hour 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2026 51:17


    In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Herb Howard of The Bigs to discuss the latest Bears and Super Bowl storylines. After that Chicken Dinner podcast host Joe Ostrowski joined the show to share his favorite bets for the Super Bowl on Sunday.

    Olin Kreutz is so proud of Joe Thuney winning Protector of the Year award (Hour 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2026 49:42


    In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Score football analyst Olin Kreutz to discuss Bears left guard Joe Thuney winning the inaugural NFL Protector of the Year award. He also previewed the Patriots-Seahawks matchup in the Super Bowl. After that, Spiegel, Holmes and the crew held a Super Bowl edition of Categories.

    Anthony Herron talks differences between offensive & defensive head coaches (Hour 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2026 46:37


    In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Score football analyst Anthony Herron to preview the Patriots-Seahawks matchup in Super Bowl 60 on Sunday. After that, Spiegel and Holmes listened and reacted to new sound from a few Bears players at the NFL Honors ceremony Thursday evening.

    Colston Loveland was asked about how he has become a social media star

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 7:48


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to Bears tight end Colston Loveland's comments about becoming a social media star.

    Awards at NFL Honors were Bears-heavy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 10:49


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened to what a couple Bears players had to say Thursday evening as awards were handed out at the NFL Honors ceremony.

    Anthony Herron on differences between offensive & defensive head coaches

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 26:16


    Score Football analyst Anthony Herron joined the show to discuss the battle of defensive minded coaches in Sunday's Super Bowl.

    Super Bowl Categories!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 12:42


    The crew held a Super Bowl edition of Categories, everyone's favorite game show.

    Olin Kreutz is so proud of Joe Thuney winning Protector of the Year award

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 25:04


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Score football analyst Olin Kreutz to discuss Bears left guard Joe Thuney winning the inaugural NFL Protector of the Year award. He also previewed the Patriots-Seahawks matchup in the Super Bowl.

    Illinois State House commemorates Frank Thomas before White Sox apologize

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 6:51


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed the latest development in the spat between White Sox legend Frank Thomas and the franchise.

    Joe Ostrowski shares his best Super Bowl bets

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 20:24


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Chicken Dinner podcast host Joe Ostrowski to share his favorite bets for the Super Bowl on Sunday.

    Herb Howard talks about his chat with DJ Moore on Radio Row at Super Bowl

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 22:21


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Herb Howard of The Bigs to discuss the latest Bears and Super Bowl storylines.

    How will you be taking in the Super Bowl as a Bears fan?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 10:22


    Laurence & Spiegs discuss what they will be watching the Super Bowl on Sunday from a Bears perspective.

    Matt Ryan confirms Ian Cunningham is in charge of Falcons football operation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 14:09


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes expressed their frustration over the NFL failing to award compensatory draft picks to the Bears for assistant general manager Ian Cunningham leaving Chicago to become the new Atlanta Falcons general manager. What has the guys especially perplexed is that Falcons president of football Matt Ryan confirmed that Cunningham is "in charge" of free agency and the NFL Draft process. Despite that, the NFL didn't award the Bears the draft selections under the Rooney Rule because Ryan is the top decision-maker in the league's view.

    Kickoff with Boomer Esiason and Mike Valenti for Super Bowl week in the NFL. | 'Kickoff With Boomer & Valenti' Seahawks, Patriots.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 46:44


    From 'Kickoff with Boomer & Valenti' (subscribe here): Kickoff with Boomer Esiason and Mike Valenti for Super Bowl week in the NFL. Seahawks, Patriots. Tom Brady can't pick a team? Prop bets for the big game. Mike's 5 leg parlay. In depth storylines and much more. 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

    Transition with Rahimi & Grote

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 22:32


    Transition with Rahimi & Grote bonus 1352 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 20:22:29 +0000 IQTgMoPpVXnYAuzBiy8Nh6b79K9MaAPS sports Spiegel & Holmes Show sports Transition with Rahimi & Grote Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes bring you Chicago sports talk with great opinions, guests and fun. Join Spiegel and Holmes as they discuss the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox and delve into the biggest sports storylines of the day. Recurring guests include former Bears coach Dave Wannstedt, former Bears center Olin Kreutz, Cubs manager Craig Counsell, Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner and MLB Network personality Jon Morosi. Catch the show live Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. CT on 104.3 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2

    Full Show — February 5, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 179:00


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to the Bulls' flurry of activity ahead of the trade deadline. Chicago made seven trades in the past six days, but did the organization make any progress toward getting better?

    Bulls trade Ayo Dosunmu but haven't made progress (Hour 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 46:59


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by reacting to the Bulls making seven trades in the past six days. What did they actually accomplish? Anything at all? After that, Dan Patrick Show executive producer Paul Pabst joined the show to discuss the latest storylines from the Super Bowl.

    Bulls' current basketball operation isn't working (Hour 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 41:52


    In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes shared their concerns with the Bulls' leadership. After that, they detailed how the Bears are trying to get a stadium bidding war going between the state of Indiana and the state of Illinois. Will they be successful?

    Matt Hasselbeck: Caleb Williams was 'unrecognizable' from rookie season (Hour 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 44:20


    In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by former NFL quarterback Matt Hasselbeck to preview the Patriots-Seahawks matchup in Super Bowl 60 and to discuss Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' growth in the 2025 season. After that, Spiegel and Holmes listened to Bears receiver DJ Moore's comment about his role in quarterback Caleb Williams' fateful interception in overtime of the team's loss to the Rams in the divisional round.

    Arturas Karnisovas doesn't want the Bulls to be in the middle (Hour 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 45:47


    In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas' press conference after he overhauled the roster by making seven trades in the past six days. After that, Spiegel and Holmes opened up the phone lines for Score callers to sound off on the state of the Bulls.

    Callers are very confused about the vision of the Bulls front office

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 16:16


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened up the phone lines for Score callers to sound off on the state of the Bulls.

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