Podcast appearances and mentions of laurence holmes

In the Best of the Cubs this week, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how left-hander Shota Imanaga's return on the one-year, $22-million qualifying offer will affect the organization's offseason plan; Marshall Harris and Clay Harbor wondered if the Cubs were surprised that Imanaga accepted the qualifying offer rather than entering free agency; and Score baseball insider Bruce Levine joined the Mully & Haugh Show to discuss Imanaga's decision and what moves the Cubs could look to make this offseason.

In the Best of the Bears this week, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed how far ahead of schedule this Bears team is as it sits at 7-3 and in first place in the NFC North in head coach Ben Johnson's first season in Chicago; Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how general manager Ryan Poles may finally have his signature draft pick and signature signing of his tenure in Chicago; and Chicago Sports Network analyst Clay Harbor joined the Mully & Haugh Show to discuss the Bears' need to develop a killer instinct as they continue to win close games.

Full Show -- November 21, 2025 full 8793 Sat, 22 Nov 2025 05:56:00 +0000 Za4Y1lS0SiDEhnJFghi8seK0Thz3xr0I sports Spiegel & Holmes Show sports Full Show -- November 21, 2025 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 Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson, 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 (2 p.m. - 6 p.m. CT) on 670 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app. © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by discussing how the Bears will be missing a few key players against the Steelers on Sunday. After that, they shared what the Bears should be worried about in facing the Steelers.

In the Best of the Cubs this week, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how left-hander Shota Imanaga's return on the one-year, $22-million qualifying offer will affect the organization's offseason plan; Marshall Harris and Clay Harbor wondered if the Cubs were surprised that Imanaga accepted the qualifying offer rather than entering free agency; and Score baseball insider Bruce Levine joined the Mully & Haugh Show to discuss Imanaga's decision and what moves the Cubs could look to make this offseason.

In the Best of the Bears this week, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed how far ahead of schedule this Bears team is as it sits at 7-3 and in first place in the NFC North in head coach Ben Johnson's first season in Chicago; Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how general manager Ryan Poles may finally have his signature draft pick and signature signing of his tenure in Chicago; and Chicago Sports Network analyst Clay Harbor joined the Mully & Haugh Show to discuss the Bears' need to develop a killer instinct as they continue to win close games.

In the Best of the Cubs this week, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how left-hander Shota Imanaga's return on the one-year, $22-million qualifying offer will affect the organization's offseason plan; Marshall Harris and Clay Harbor wondered if the Cubs were surprised that Imanaga accepted the qualifying offer rather than entering free agency; and Score baseball insider Bruce Levine joined the Mully & Haugh Show to discuss Imanaga's decision and what moves the Cubs could look to make this offseason.

In the Best of the Bears this week, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed how far ahead of schedule this Bears team is as it sits at 7-3 and in first place in the NFC North in head coach Ben Johnson's first season in Chicago; Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how general manager Ryan Poles may finally have his signature draft pick and signature signing of his tenure in Chicago; and Chicago Sports Network analyst Clay Harbor joined the Mully & Haugh Show to discuss the Bears' need to develop a killer instinct as they continue to win close games.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed the Bulls' wild win over the Blazers on Wednesday and welcomed on WGN sports anchor Jarrett Payton to preview the Bears-Steelers game Sunday.

In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Score teammate Mark Grote, who shared a live Bears report from Halas Hall that included the news of star cornerback Jaylon Johnson being a full participant in practice Thursday for the first time since undergoing core muscle surgery in September. Later, the Spiegel & Holmes crew played Categories.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes shared what the Bears should be worried about in facing the Steelers.

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed whether the Cubs erred in extending the qualifying offer to left-hander Shota Imanaga, who accepted it for a $22-million payday in 2026. After that, the guys took a trip down memory lane to when Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen and Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith had a heated exchange in previous coaching stops.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote welcomed on Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes for the daily transition segment.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by reacting to the news that Bears nickelback Kyler Gordon has returned to practice after the team opened his 21-day window to return from injured reserve. After that, they discussed how the Vikings failed to give credit to Bears returner Devin Duvernay for his game-changing return that set up Chicago's winning field goal Sunday in Minnesota.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Herb Howard of The Bigs to share a Bears report, with a focus on what's real about this team and how quarterback Caleb Williams has grown in his second NFL season.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how the Bears are getting healthier and welcomed on longtime Chicago sportswriter Barry Rozner to discuss the red-hot Blackhawks.

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Herb Howard of The Bigs to share a Bears report, with a focus on what's real about this team and how quarterback Caleb Williams has grown in his second NFL season. Later, Spiegel and Holmes revisited a topic from a day prior by reflecting on how people deal with their sports careers ending at any given level.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Score teammate Mark Grote, who shared a live Bears report from Halas Hall that included the news of star cornerback Jaylon Johnson being a full participant in practice Thursday for the first time since undergoing core muscle surgery in September.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes took a trip down memory lane to when Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen and Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith had a heated exchange in previous coaching stops.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed whether the Cubs erred in extending the qualifying offer to left-hander Shota Imanaga, who accepted it for a $22-million payday in 2026.

In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how Bears head coach Ben Johnson views 50-50 balls in the passing game and what that means for quarterback Caleb Williams. After that, they listened and reacted to ailing Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers' most recent comments about returning to Chicago and whether he'll play against the Bears on Sunday after he suffered a left wrist fracture.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes for the daily transition segment.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how Bears head coach Ben Johnson views 50-50 balls in the passing game and what that means for quarterback Caleb Williams. They also listened to Williams' comments on the topic.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to ailing Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers' most recent comments about returning to Chicago and whether he'll play against the Bears on Sunday after he suffered a left wrist fracture.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to how the Vikings failed to give credit to Bears returner Devin Duvernay for his game-changing return that set up Chicago's winning field goal Sunday in Minnesota.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes looked ahead to the Bears-Steelers game Sunday and Week 12 in the NFC North.

In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by ESPN analyst and former NFL safety Matt Bowen to break down the Bears' 19-17 win against the Vikings on Sunday and to share what being a football coach nowadays means to him. After that, Spiegel and Holmes discussed how the Bulls continue to play nail-biting games, including in their 130-127 win against the Nuggets on Monday in Denver.

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to a few notable comments from Bears head coach Ben Johnson about how he views his role as the team's offensive play-caller. After that, they reacted to a former president joining the “Manningcast” during the Cowboys' win over the Raiders on Monday Night Football.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes pondered if veteran Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will play through injury and take the field against the Bears on Sunday. They also welcomed on Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner to break down Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' performance in his team's win against the Vikings on Sunday.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by discussing the possibility of Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers playing against the Bears on Sunday after suffering a fracture in his left wrist. After that, Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner joined the show to break down Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' performance in his team's win against the Vikings on Sunday. He also discussed the chances of Rodgers playing against the Bears on Sunday.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by former Bears running back Matt Forte to break down Chicago's 19-17 win at Minnesota on Sunday. He also looked ahead to the Bears' matchup against veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers. After that, Spiegel and Holmes reacted to left-hander Shota Imanaga's decision to accept the one-year, $22-million qualifying offer to return to the Cubs for the 2026 season.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by good friend and longtime Chicago sportswriter Barry Rozner to discuss the red-hot Blackhawks.

Marshall Harris and Clay Harbor welcomed on Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes for the daily transition segment.

Full Show November 17, 2025 full 8887 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 05:59:00 +0000 XLv7f3GMiu3f3YMcD1dRjebvGINCLXgm sports Spiegel & Holmes Show sports Full Show November 17, 2025 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 Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson, 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 (2 p.m. - 6 p.m. CT) on 670 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app. © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frs

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by CHGO host Adam Hoge to break down the Bears' 19-17 win against the Vikings on Sunday. Hoge also detailed Bears second-year quarterback Caleb Williams' drastic improvement this season. Later, Spiegel and Holmes examined the narratives surrounding Williams.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed the narratives surrounding Bears second-year quarterback Caleb Williams.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by CHGO host Adam Hoge to break down the Bears' 19-17 win against the Vikings on Sunday. Hoge also detailed Bears second-year quarterback Caleb Williams' drastic improvement this season.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed the inconsistency of the Bears' special teams units.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to a former president joining the "Manningcast" during the Cowboys' win over the Raiders on Monday Night Football.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to a few notable comments from Bears head coach Ben Johnson about how he views his role as the team's offensive play-caller.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed the terrific seasons that Bears veteran safety Kevin Byard and third-year right tackle Darnell Wright are having and what those players tell us about general manager Ryan Poles.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by ESPN analyst and former NFL safety Matt Bowen to break down the Bears' 19-17 win against the Vikings on Sunday and to share what being a football coach nowadays means to him.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to left-hander Shota Imanaga's decision to accept the one-year, $22-million qualifying offer to return to the Cubs for the 2026 season.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by former Bears running back Matt Forte to break down Chicago's 19-17 win at Minnesota on Sunday. He also looked ahead to the Bears' matchup against veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner to break down Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' performance in his team's win against the Vikings on Sunday. He also discussed the chances of Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers playing against the Bears on Sunday after suffering a fracture in his left wrist.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed the possibility of Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers playing against the Bears on Sunday after suffering a fracture in his left wrist.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by celebrating the Bears' 19-17 win against the Vikings on Sunday. After that, they shared their takeaways from Bears head coach Ben Johnson and Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores matching wits in Chicago's victory.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote welcomed on Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes for the daily transition segment.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to Bears head coach Ben Johnson giving team president Kevin Warren a game ball after Chicago's 19-17 win at Minnesota on Sunday.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes praised Fox analyst Tom Brady for his quality analysis during the Bears' 19-17 win against the Vikings on Sunday.