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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 - June 24, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 153:59


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    Nico Hoerner talks about staying even-keel amid Cubs' rough patch (Hour 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 32:07


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by breaking down the Cubs' 8-2 loss to the Cardinals on Monday. After that, Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner joined the show to discuss the club's state of mind as it has lost four of its past five games.

    What should the Cubs do next with Ben Brown? (Hour 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 40:50


    In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed Cubs right-hander Ben Brown's struggles and whether the club should demote him to Triple-A Iowa. After that, Spiegel shared intel on how the Bulls view a prospect as the NBA Draft looms Wednesday. Later, they discussed how the Bulls were never included on star forward Kevin Durant's trade list as he got dealt from the Suns to the Rockets.

    Jason Lieser shares his expectations for Year 1 of Ben Johnson (Hour 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 40:08


    In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Sun-Times reporter Jason Lieser, who shared his expectations for Bears head coach Ben Johnson's first season in Chicago. After that, Spiegel and Holmes reacted to the White Sox signing right-hander Noah Syndergaard, whose nickname is "Thor." That led Holmes, a comic book writer, to have a field day.

    Bengie Molina talks baseball, family & the Cardinals (Hour 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 40:53


    In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by 13-year MLB veteran and Spanish-language radio broadcaster Bengie Molina to discuss his life in baseball, his brother Yadier's managerial hopes and the St. Louis Cardinals. Later, Spiegel and Holmes listened to Bears Radio play-by-play announcer Jeff Joniak's recent comments on head coach Ben Johnson's leadership style.

    Jeff Joniak weighs in on Ben Johnson's leadership style

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 10:35


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened to Bears Radio play-by-play announcer Jeff Joniak's recent comments on head coach Ben Johnson's leadership style.

    Bengie Molina talks baseball, family & the Cardinals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 27:00


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by 13-year MLB veteran and Spanish-language radio broadcaster Bengie Molina to discuss his life in baseball, his brother Yadier's managerial hopes and the St. Louis Cardinals.

    White Sox sign Noah Syndergaard, so it's time for Thor puns from Laurence

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 14:10


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to the White Sox signing right-hander Noah Syndergaard, whose nickname is "Thor." That led Holmes, a comic book writer, to have a field day.

    Jason Lieser shares his expectations for Ben Johnson's first season in Chicago

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 17:54


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Sun-Times reporter Jason Lieser, who shared his expectations for Bears head coach Ben Johnson's first season in Chicago.

    Spiegs shares intel from Bulls brass on Florida guard Walter Clayton Jr.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 6:45


    Matt Spiegel shared intel on how the Bulls view a prospect as the NBA Draft looms Wednesday.

    What should the Cubs do next with Ben Brown?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 24:04


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed Cubs right-hander Ben Brown's struggles and whether the club should demote him to Triple-A Iowa.

    Nico Hoerner talks staying even-keel despite a rough patch for Cubs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 20:15


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner to discuss the club's state of mind as it has lost four of its past five games.

    Full Show — June 23, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 155:04


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes previewed the Cubs-Cardinals series and reacted to the Thunder winning the NBA title.

    Spiegs: Cubs want Sandy Alcantara (Hour 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 24:23


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by previewing the Cubs-Cardinals series, which begins Monday evening in St. Louis. After that, Spiegel shared why he believes the Cubs are targeting Marlins right-hander Sandy Alcantara on the trade market.

    Bulls will learn all the wrong lessons from the Pacers' run (Hour 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 41:18


    In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed ESPN's NBA pregame and postgame coverage and how it will change with the Inside the NBA crew joining the network next season. After that, they guys shared their fear that the Bulls front office will learn the wrong lessons from the Pacers' run to Game 7 of the NBA Finals.

    Sammy Sosa seems like he's back to playing a character (Hour 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 41:35


    In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by KMOX host and former Score host Chris Rongey to preview the Cubs-Cardinals series. Rongey also explained why he isn't sold on the Cardinals being a true contender in the NL Central. After that, Spiegel and Holmes reflected on Cubs legend Sammy Sosa's long-awaited return to Wrigley Field on Friday. Spiegel explained why part of what Sosa had to say in interviews felt inauthentic.

    Boog Sciambi: 'Busch Stadium doesn't speak to me' (Hour 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 47:47


    In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Marquee Sports Network play-by-play announcer Boog Sciambi to preview the Cubs-Cardinals series. After that, Spiegel and Holmes listened and reacted to Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' recent comments about head coach Ben Johnson while on stage at Fanatics Fest.

    Caleb Williams talks Ben Johnson at Fanatics Fest

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 13:04


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' recent comments about head coach Ben Johnson while on stage at Fanatics Fest.

    Boog Sciambi: 'Busch Stadium doesn't speak to me'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 23:53


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Marquee Sports Network play-by-play announcer Boog Sciambi to preview the Cubs-Cardinals series.

    Sammy Sosa seems like he's back to playing a character

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    Chris Rongey isn't sold on the Cardinals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 20:52


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    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 13:57


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    What's next for NBA pregame & postgame coverage?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 22:16


    Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed ESPN's NBA pregame and postgame coverage and how it will change with the Inside the NBA crew joining the network next season.

    Spiegel: Cubs want Sandy Alcantara

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 7:10


    Matt Spiegel shared why he believes the Cubs are targeting Marlins right-hander Sandy Alcantara on the trade market.

    Interviews of the Week on 670 The Score: June 16-20

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2025 88:22


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    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2025 48:39


    In the Best of the Bears this week, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed how quarterback Caleb Williams and the offense need to show more consistency; Laurence Holmes and Jason Lieser discussed if any Bears players who were drafted by general manager Ryan Poles could eventually be pushed out by new head coach Ben Johnson; Matt Spiegel and Holmes listened and reacted to former Bears head coach Matt Eberflus' recent comments refuting the notion that the coaching staff didn't regularly guide Williams through film study in the 2024 season; and Holmes, Lieser and The Bigs reporter Herb Howard discussed the biggest storylines surrounding the Bears that don't involve Williams.

    Best of the Cubs: Sammy Sosa makes his long-awaited return to Wrigley Field

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2025 70:13


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    Full Show -- June 20, 2025 Sammy Sosa was welcomed back to Wrigley Field today after 21 years away

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 53:55


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    Women's U.S. Open Champion Maja Stark Has NOW!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 44:50


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    Full Show — June 19, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 49:46


    Laurence Holmes broke down the Cubs' 8-7 loss to the Brewers on Thursday afternoon.

    Full Show — June 18, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 145:26


    Laurence Holmes and Jason Lieser discussed Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong's dazzling performance in the club's 5-3 win against the Brewers on Tuesday and welcomed on Herb Howard of The Bigs to discuss the latest Bears storylines.

    Pete Crow-Armstong's MVP candidacy was jump-started Tuesday (Hour 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 23:14


    Laurence Holmes and Jason Lieser opened their show by previewing Score teammate Matt Spiegel's big opportunity to sing the national anthem ahead of the Cubs game Wednesday evening – if the weather allows. They then discussed Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong's dazzling performance in the club's 5-3 win against the Brewers on Tuesday.

    Herb Howard saw differences in the way the Bears were coached in OTAs (Hour 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 40:24


    In the second hour, Laurence Holmes and Jason Lieser were joined by Herb Howard of The Bigs to discuss the state of sports journalism and the latest Bears news. The three also pondered this question: What's the biggest non-Caleb Williams story surrounding the Bears?

    Cody Westerlund weighs in on Bulls brass getting contract extensions (Hour 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 42:00


    In the third hour, Laurence Holmes and Jason Lieser got help from a professional meteorologist as they pondered whether Score teammate Matt Spiegel's opportunity to sing the national anthem at Wrigley Field on Wednesday evening would get rained out. After that, Score teammate Cody Westerlund joined the show to discuss Bulls brass getting contract extensions.

    Which Ryan Poles guys could get pushed out under Ben Johnson? (Hour 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 39:47


    In the final hour, Laurence Holmes and Jason Lieser pondered which Bears players who were drafted under general manager Ryan Poles' watch could be eventually pushed out of the organization by new head coach Ben Johnson. Later, Score afternoon host Matt Spiegel joined the show to react to his opportunity to sing the national anthem at the Cubs game Wednesday getting rained out. Fortunately, there's a makeup date on the calendar, as Spiegel is now slated to sing the anthem on Aug. 18 at Wrigley Field.

    Spiegs is in good spirits and ready to sing the anthem on Aug. 18

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 12:42


    Laurence Holmes and Jason Lieser were joined by Score afternoon host Matt Spiegel, who reacted to his opportunity to sing the national anthem at the Cubs game Wednesday getting rained out. Fortunately, there's a makeup date on the calendar, as Spiegel is now slated to sing the anthem on Aug. 18 at Wrigley Field.

    Which Ryan Poles guys could get pushed out under Ben Johnson?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 13:32


    Laurence Holmes and Jason Lieser pondered which Bears players who were drafted under general manager Ryan Poles' watch could be eventually pushed out of the organization by new head coach Ben Johnson.

    Which regional restaurants do you wish came to the area?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 10:27


    Laurence Holmes and Jason Lieser discussed the regional restaurant chains they wish were in Chicago.

    Cody Westerlund weighs in on Bulls brass getting contract extensions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 10:10


    Laurence Holmes and Jason Lieser were joined by Score teammate Cody Westerlund to discuss Bulls brass getting contract extensions.

    What's the biggest non-Caleb Williams story surrounding the Bears?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 6:32


    Laurence Holmes and Jason Lieser were joined by Herb Howard of The Bigs for Bears conversation. During it, the three pondered this question: What's the biggest non-Caleb Williams story surrounding the Bears?

    Herb Howard saw clear differences in the way the Bears were coached in OTAs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 8:52


    Laurence Holmes and Jason Lieser were joined by Herb Howard of The Bigs to share his takeaways from the Bears' offseason program.

    Herb Howard, Jason Lieser & Laurence address the state of sports journalism

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 21:04


    Laurence Holmes and Jason Lieser were joined by Herb Howard of The Bigs to discuss the state of sports journalism and what it's like covering the Bears on a daily basis.

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