Podcast appearances and mentions of Matt Spiegel

In the Best of the Bears this week, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes marveled over head coach Ben Johnson's impact on the organization in his first season in Chicago; Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote shared how they feel about quarterback Caleb Williams' future after he made big strides in his second NFL season; and ESPN analyst Matt Bowen joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to explain why Williams could be one of the most dangerous players in the NFL in 2026.

In the Best of the Bears this week, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes marveled over head coach Ben Johnson's impact on the organization in his first season in Chicago; Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote shared how they feel about quarterback Caleb Williams' future after he made big strides in his second NFL season; and ESPN analyst Matt Bowen joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to explain why Williams could be one of the most dangerous players in the NFL in 2026.

In the Best of the Bears this week, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes marveled over head coach Ben Johnson's impact on the organization in his first season in Chicago; Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote shared how they feel about quarterback Caleb Williams' future after he made big strides in his second NFL season; and ESPN analyst Matt Bowen joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to explain why Williams could be one of the most dangerous players in the NFL in 2026.

In the Best of the White Sox this week, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to the White Sox trading center fielder Luis Robert Jr. to the Mets for a pair of young players in infielder/outfielder Luisangel Acuna and right-hander Truman Pauley; Joe DeMayo of SNY joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show to share insight and scouting reports on Acuna and Pauley; and David Haugh and Gabe Ramirez discussed what's next for the White Sox after they offloaded $20 million in trading Robert to the Mets.

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In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Score football analyst Olin Kreutz to break down the Bears' overtime loss to the Rams in the divisional round last Sunday and to reflect on the team's strong season. Later, Spiegel and Holmes discussed how star outfielder Kyle Tucker signing a four-year, $240-million contract with the Dodgers has caused MLB owners to panic.

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Chicago Sports Network television analyst Stacey King to reflect on Bulls icon Derrick Rose's legacy as the organization is set to retire his No. 1 jersey in a ceremony Saturday. Later, Spiegel and Holmes discussed how the Chiefs gently fired offensive coordinator Matt Nagy.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by discussing how they're feeling ahead of NFL Championship Sunday after the Bears were eliminated from the playoffs last weekend. After that, they took calls from Score listeners.

In the Best of the White Sox this week, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to the White Sox trading center fielder Luis Robert Jr. to the Mets for a pair of young players in infielder/outfielder Luisangel Acuna and right-hander Truman Pauley; Joe DeMayo of SNY joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show to share insight and scouting reports on Acuna and Pauley; and David Haugh and Gabe Ramirez discussed what's next for the White Sox after they offloaded $20 million in trading Robert to the Mets.

In the Best of the White Sox this week, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to the White Sox trading center fielder Luis Robert Jr. to the Mets for a pair of young players in infielder/outfielder Luisangel Acuna and right-hander Truman Pauley; Joe DeMayo of SNY joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show to share insight and scouting reports on Acuna and Pauley; and David Haugh and Gabe Ramirez discussed what's next for the White Sox after they offloaded $20 million in trading Robert to the Mets.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how the Chiefs gently fired offensive coordinator Matt Nagy.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes took calls from Score listeners ahead of NFL Championship Sunday.

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

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Score teammate Mark Grote for his final Bears report of the 2025 season. Grote shared what he learned at the team's end-of-season press conference Wednesday morning featuring general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson. He also discussed what lies ahead for the Bears in the offseason.

In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to the White Sox trading center fielder Luis Robert Jr. to the Mets in exchange for two young players. The trade officially closed the book on a once-promising but eventually disappointing era for the White Sox. After that, Spiegel and Holmes welcomed on Marquee Sports Network analyst Jim Deshaies, who's a proud member of a club of former MLB players who have exactly one Hall of Fame vote to their name. Later, Spiegel and Holmes discussed the growing bromance between Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to the highlights from the Bears' end-of-season press conference featuring general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Score teammate Mark Grote for his final Bears report of the 2025 season. Grote shared what he learned at the team's end-of-season press conference Wednesday morning featuring general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson. He also discussed what lies ahead for the Bears in the offseason.

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to the glowing praise that Bears head coach Ben Johnson and general manager Ryan Poles had for quarterback Caleb Williams' progress in his second NFL season. After that, the guys listened and reacted to comments from Johnson and Poles about receiver DJ Moore's future with the organization.

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Bears great Matt Forte to share what it was like to be an honorary captain for the team's game against the Rams on Sunday in the divisional round. He also explained what the vibe was like and how the Bears' culture was easy to notice. After that, Spiegel and Holmes discussed the latest developments in the NFL coaching carousel. Later, they listened to an interesting comment that NFL Films captured from Rams receiver Davante Adams to Bears quarterback Caleb Williams.

In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by ESPN analyst Matt Bowen to share his takeaways from the Bears' heartbreaking 20-17 loss to the Rams in overtime Sunday in the divisional round. Bowen also explained why Bears quarterback Caleb Williams can be "one of the most dangerous players in the league" in 2026. Later, Spiegel and Holmes wondered if former Bears head coach Matt Nagy will have a job in the NFL next season as he won't return to his role as Chiefs offensive coordinator.

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reflected on Bears head coach Ben Johnson's first season in Chicago. Later, they listened to friend of the show and Score football analyst Dave Wannstedt's comments on the Mully & Haugh Show about roster-building in the NFL.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by discussing the friendship between Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong after the two attended the Blackhawks game together Monday. Later, Spiegel and Holmes reacted to Indiana winning its first football national championship with a 27-21 victory against Miami on Monday.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reflected on the Bears' terrific 2025 season and discussed what lies ahead for them in the offseason.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to the White Sox trading center fielder Luis Robert Jr. to the Mets in exchange for two young players. The trade officially closed the book on a once-promising but eventually disappointing era for the White Sox.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Marquee Sports Network analyst Jim Deshaies, who's a proud member of a club of former MLB players who have exactly one Hall of Fame vote to their name.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to the glowing praise that Bears head coach Ben Johnson and general manager Ryan Poles had for quarterback Caleb Williams' progress in his second NFL season.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to comments from Bears head coach Ben Johnson and general manager Ryan Poles about receiver DJ Moore's future with the organization.

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

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to Indiana winning its first football national championship with a 27-21 victory against Miami on Monday.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed the friendship between Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong after the two attended the Blackhawks game together Monday.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Bears great Matt Forte to share what it was like to be an honorary captain for the team's game against the Rams on Sunday in the divisional round. He also explained what the vibe was like and how the Bears' culture was easy to notice.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened to an interesting comment that NFL Films captured from Rams receiver Davante Adams to Bears quarterback Caleb Williams.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by ESPN analyst Matt Bowen to share his takeaways from the Bears' heartbreaking 20-17 loss to the Rams in overtime Sunday in the divisional round. Bowen also explained why Bears quarterback Caleb Williams can be "one of the most dangerous players in the league" in 2026.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes wondered if former Bears head coach Matt Nagy will have a job in the NFL next season as he won't return to his role as Chiefs offensive coordinator.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reflected on Bears head coach Ben Johnson's first season in Chicago.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to the Bears' heartbreaking 20-17 loss to the Rams in overtime Sunday at Soldier Field in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by reacting to the Bears' devastating 20-17 loss to the Rams in overtime Sunday in the divisional round.

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner to share his perspective on Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' amazing touchdown pass late in regulation and his fateful interception in overtime of Chicago's 20-17 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday in the divisional round. He also reflected on Williams' progress in his second NFL season. After that, Spiegel and Holmes continued to expressed their amazement over Williams' backpedaling touchdown pass to tight end Cole Kmet with 18 seconds left that helped Chicago tie the game Sunday.

In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed who was at fault on Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' interception in overtime of Chicago's devastating 20-17 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday in the divisional round. Williams and receiver DJ Moore miscommunicated on the play. After that, Spiegel and Holmes praised Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen's game plan and safety Jaquan Brisker's performance Sunday.

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

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Fox Sports reporter Carmen Vitali to break down the Bears' heartbreaking 20-17 loss to the Rams in overtime Sunday in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs.

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Fox Sports reporter Carmen Vitali to break down the Bears' heartbreaking 20-17 loss to the Rams in overtime Sunday in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes debated whether the Bears should've gone for the two-point conversion and the win after pulling within 17-16 of the Rams on a touchdown with 18 seconds remaining in regulation Sunday in their divisional round showdown. The Bears kicked the extra point and eventually lost 20-17 in overtime.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes praised Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen's game plan and safety Jaquan Brisker's performance in Chicago's 20-17 loss to the Rams in overtime Sunday in the divisional round.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed who was at fault on Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' interception in overtime of Chicago's devastating 20-17 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday in the divisional round. Williams and receiver DJ Moore miscommunicated on the play.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner to share his perspective on Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' amazing touchdown pass late in regulation and his fateful interception in overtime of Chicago's 20-17 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday in the divisional round. He also reflected on Williams' progress in his second NFL season.

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

In the Best of the Cubs this week, newly signed third baseman Alex Bregman joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show live from Cubs Convention to explain why he chose to sign with Chicago; manager Craig Counsell joined Spiegel & Holmes to react to the club's addition of Bregman; and Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes detailed how the Cubs spending $175 million to land Bregman is a sign that they're serious about chasing a championship.

In the Best of the Bears this week, Tribune reporter Brad Biggs joined the Mully & Haugh Show to preview the Bears-Rams showdown Sunday at Soldier Field in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs; Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how the cold weather in Chicago could affect star quarterback Matthew Stafford and his Rams; and Mike Mulligan and David Haugh shared their predictions for the Bears-Rams game.

In the Best of the Bears this week, Tribune reporter Brad Biggs joined the Mully & Haugh Show to preview the Bears-Rams showdown Sunday at Soldier Field in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs; Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how the cold weather in Chicago could affect star quarterback Matthew Stafford and his Rams; and Mike Mulligan and David Haugh shared their predictions for the Bears-Rams game.