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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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    • Dec 10, 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 — December 9, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 147:11


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reflected on the Bears' 28-21 loss to the Packers on Sunday and welcomed on ESPN analyst Matt Bowen to share what he saw in the thrilling game.

    Processing the sting of the Bears loss to the Packers Sunday (Hour 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 20:39


    In the first hour of the show, Laurence Holmes & Matt Spiegel live inside the wide-ranging emotions of the Bears heartbreaking loss to the Packers Sunday.

    Matt Forte thinks DJ Moore could be more vocal about his role (Hour 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 41:36


    In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by former Bears running back Matt Forte to share his takeaways from Chicago's 28-21 loss at Green Bay on Sunday. After that, ESPN writer Kalyn Kahler joined the show to share what she learned in the Packers locker room after the thrilling game Sunday.

    Matt Bowen believes Ben Johnson's 4th-and-1 play call was the right one (Hour 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 42:52


    In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by ESPN analyst Matt Bowen to discuss the Bears' defensive breakdowns in their 28-21 loss to the Packers on Sunday at Lambeau Field. He also discussed Bears head coach Ben Johnson's play call on the game-deciding fourth-and-1 play in the final minute. After that, Spiegel and Holmes discussed whether the Cubs' approach to the offseason, with Spiegel detailing why he has doubt that they'll spend significant money on a pitcher of consequence.

    Ben Johnson is trying to bring two worlds together with Caleb Williams (Hour 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 42:03


    In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to the White Sox landing the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft before turning their attention back to Bears conversation. Later, Pete Fiutak of College Football News joined the show to discuss the College Football Playoff matchups.

    Can Caleb Williams improve his accuracy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 10:52


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed if Bears quarterback Caleb Williams can improve his accuracy on in-structure plays.

    White Sox land the No. 1 overall pick in 2026 MLB Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 6:47


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to the White Sox landing the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft.

    Spiegs doesn't believe the messaging coming from the Cubs front office

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 16:52


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed the Cubs' approach to the offseason, with Spiegel detailing why he has doubt that they'll spend significant money on a pitcher of consequence.

    Matt Bowen believes Ben Johnson's 4th-and-1 play call was the right one

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 18:02


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by ESPN analyst Matt Bowen to discuss the Bears' defensive breakdowns in their 28-21 loss to the Packers on Sunday at Lambeau Field. He also discussed Bears head coach Ben Johnson's play call on the game-deciding fourth-and-1 play in the final minute.

    Kalyn Kahler shares a telling quote from Josh Jacobs after Packers' win over Bears

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 15:13


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by ESPN writer Kalyn Kahler to break down the Bears' 28-21 loss to the Packers on Sunday at Lambeau Field.

    Matt Forte thinks DJ Moore could be more vocal about his role

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 19:13


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by former Bears running back Matt Forte to share his takeaways from Chicago's 28-21 loss at Green Bay on Sunday.

    A listener nails a Caleb Williams analogy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 7:40


    Laurence & Spiegs discuss a listener's analogy for the Caleb Williams experience.

    Processing the sting of the Bears loss to the Packers Sunday

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 12:31


    Laurence & Spiegs begin the show discussing the sting & hope that came from the Bears heartbreaking 28-21 loss to the Packers Sunday.

    Best of the Bears on 670 The Score: Reactions to Week 14 loss at Packers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 42:46


    We share the best reactions to the Bears' 28-21 loss to the Packers from Mully & Haugh, Rahimi, Harris & Grote and Spiegel & Holmes.

    Full Show — December 8, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 148:43


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes broke down the Bears' 28-21 loss to the Packers on Sunday at Lambeau Field.

    Bears take a gut punch at Lambeau Field — are moral victories done? (Hour 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 21:40


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by breaking down the Bears' 28-21 loss to the Packers on Sunday at Lambeau Field. After that, they examined Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' interception on Chicago's final offensive play in its loss.

    Kurt Warner thought the Bears' last play was 'a little predictable' (Hour 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 42:53


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes welcomed on Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner to break down the Bears' 28-21 loss to the Packers on Sunday at Lambeau Field. After that, Spiegel and Holmes shook their head at former Packers fullback and friend of the show John Kuhn stealing one of their bits.

    Adam Hoge is excited to see the Bears-Packers rivalry go to the next level (Hour 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 44:07


    In the third hour of the show, Adam Hoge of CHGO joined the show to talk Bears vs. Packers

    Bears defense was burned by Jordan Love too many times (Hour 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 40:01


    In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes continued to break down the Bears' 28-21 loss to the Packers on Sunday, with a focus on Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love's strong performance. Later, executive producer Alex Kuhn shared details about his trip to Lambeau Field to watch the Bears' loss to the Packers.

    Daniel Van Kirk shares his Wisconsin material & channels Doug Buffone

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 17:12


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by comedian Daniel Van Kirk, who discussed his stand-up comedy act at a Boston bar at halftime of the Bears-Packers game Sunday.

    The Bears defense was burned by Jordan Love too many times

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 15:49


    Laurence & Spiegs discuss the defensive issues the Bears faced against Packers quarterback Jordan Love

    Ben Johnson shared his thoughts after watching the tape

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 12:19


    Laurence & Spiegs listened and reacted to Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson weighing in today on what he saw on tape from the Bears in their 28-21 loss to the Packers.

    Adam Hoge is excited to see the Bears-Packers rivalry go to the next level

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 19:48


    Adam Hoge of CHGO joined the show to discuss the Bears loss to the Packers and what the rivalry could look like moving forward.

    John Kuhn is stealing our show bits?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 13:42


    Laurence & Spiegs discuss former Packers fullback and WFAN host John Kuhn stealing Victory Chicken!

    Kurt Warner thought the Bears last play was 'a little predictable'

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 18:52


    Laurence & Spiegs were joined by Pro Football Hall Of Famer Kurt Warner who broke down Caleb Williams performance in a 28-21 loss to the Packers.

    Examining the Bears' final offensive play in loss to Packers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 8:04


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes examined Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' interception on Chicago's final offensive play in its 28-21 loss at Green Bay on Sunday.

    Bears take a gut punch in loss to Packers at Lambeau Field

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 12:43


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed the Bears' 28-21 loss to the Packers on Sunday at Lambeau Field.

    Interviews of the Week on 670 The Score: Dec. 1-5

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2025 45:55


    In Interviews of the Week on 670 The Score, NFL Network reporter Stacey Dales joined the Mully & Haugh Show to preview the Bears-Packers game Sunday at Lambeau Field; Score baseball insider Bruce Levine joined Mully & Haugh to share his latest intel on the Cubs and White Sox as MLB free agency continues; and former Packers fullback John Kuhn joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to share his insight on the rivalry between Chicago and Green Bay ahead of the showdown Sunday.

    Best of the Bears: Week 14 at Packers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2025 37:35


    In the Best of the Bears this week, Tribune reporter Brad Biggs joined the Mully & Haugh Show to preview the Bears-Packers game Sunday at Lambeau Field; WGN sports anchor Jarrett Payton joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to share the deep meaning of the Bears-Packers rivalry; and Mike Mulligan and David Haugh shared their predictions for the Bears-Packers game.

    Best of the Bulls: No interest in Giannis Antetokounmpo?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2025 19:16


    In the Best of the Bulls this week, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris reacted to a report from Lou Canellis of Fox-32 that Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo's representation inquired about a potential trade to Chicago, but the Bulls weren't interested; and Mike Mulligan and David Haugh debated if the Bulls' 113-103 loss to the Nets on Wednesday was their worst setback of the season.

    Best of the Bears: Chicago has the best offensive line in the NFL

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2025 44:17


    In the Best of the Bears this week, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed how Chicago has the best offensive line in the NFL; Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to various Packers sharing their perspective on the NFC-leading Bears ahead of the teams' showdown Sunday at Lambeau Field; and Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed how important it is for Bears quarterback Caleb Williams to outplay Packers quarterback Jordan Love for Chicago to earn a win in Green Bay.

    Full Show — December 5, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2025 147:54


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes previewed the Bears-Packers showdown Sunday at Lambeau Field.

    Why are the Packers favored by 6.5 over the Bears? (Hour 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2025 22:49


    In the first hour of the show Laurence Holmes & Matt Spiegel discuss why the sportsbooks have the Packers as a 6.5 point favorite over the Bears Sunday

    Spice Adams opens up on a painful Bears-Packers memory (Hour 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2025 41:51


    In the 2nd hour of the show, Laurence Holmes & Matt Spiegel were joined by former Bears defensive tackle Anthony "Spice" Adams who opened up on the Bears vs. Packers rivalry.

    Olin Kreutz thinks Packers will bring extra bodies to slow Bears' run game (Hour 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2025 41:33


    In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Score football analyst Olin Kreutz to preview the Bears-Packers showdown Sunday at Lambeau Field. After that, Spiegel and Holmes reacted to Packers star pass rusher Micah Parsons' recent comments about how the Bears are disrespectful.

    Dan Wiederer excited for 'chess match' between Ben Johnson & Matt LaFleur (Hour 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 41:40


    In the final hour of the show, Dan Wiederer of The Athletic joined the show to talk Bears vs. Packers

    Dan Wiederer excited for 'chess match' between Ben Johnson & Matt LaFleur

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 20:36


    Laurence Holmes & Mat Spiegel were joined by Dan Wiederer of The Athletic who previewed Bears vs. Packers Sunday

    Micah Parsons is really fishing to find motivation for the Bears

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 11:29


    Laurence & Spiegs react to Micah Parsons generating motivation to play the Bears Sunday.

    Olin Kreutz thinks Packers will bring extra bodies to slow Bears' run game

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 22:53


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Score football analyst Olin Kreutz to preview the Bears-Packers showdown Sunday at Lambeau Field.

    Chris Emma asks Jaquan Brisker about his college teammate Micah Parsons

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 11:31


    Score Bears Reporter Chris Emma delivered a Bears hit with audio from the Bears locker room including from Bears Safety Jaquan Brisker sharing his thoughts on his former Penn State teammate Micah Parsons discussing how he feels disrespected.

    Spice Adams opens up on a painful Bears-Packers memory

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 21:18


    Laurence & Spiegs were joined by former Bears defensive tackle Anthony Adams who shared his memories from the Bears vs. Packers rivalry.

    Is there any room for satisfaction if the Bears lose Sunday?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 9:59


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes wondered how they'll feel about the Bears if they lose to the Packers on Sunday.

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