Spiegel & Holmes Show
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...
Interviews of the Week on 104.3 The Score: June 22-26
In Interviews of the Week on 104.3 The Score, new Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations Bryson Graham and new head coach Tiago Splitter joined the Mully & Haugh Show to outline their long-term vision for the organization; new Bulls forward Caleb Wilson joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to discuss what it meant to him to be selected at No. 4 overall by Chicago in the NBA Draft; and Brendan Marks of The Athletic joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show to share insight on Wilson, whom he covered at North Carolina.
Full Show — June 26, 2026
Live from the Brat Stop, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes previewed the pivotal Cubs-Brewers series in Milwaukee this weekend.
Cubs have become the underdogs in the NL Central (Hour 1)
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed the Cubs' shift in mentality ahead of their series against the NL Central-leading Brewers in Milwaukee this weekend. After that, the guys discussed how the Cubs-Brewers pitching matchups are lopsided this weekend.
Jimbo Covert talks Bears' offensive line & ALS research (Hour 2)
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Bears great and Hall of Fame left tackle Jimbo Covert to discuss the latest storylines surrounding the current team. He also discussed his role in support ALS research. After that, Spiegel and Holmes joked about how Bears head coach Ben Johnson looked like hostage in recording a promo video for a Hallmark movie about the team.
Bryson Graham's hypothetical doesn't sit well with Laurence (Hour 3)
In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations Bryson Graham continues to stress the need for patience in the organization’s rebuild. Something he mentioned recently didn’t sit well with Holmes, who explained why. After that, longtime Chicago sports columnist and Score host Steve Rosenbloom joined the show to discuss his new book "What Will You Say When I'm Dead?" It will be released Saturday.
Caleb Williams reflected on his playoff heroics (Hour 4)
In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Marquee Sports Network player development analyst Lance Brozdowski to discuss the state of the Cubs' pitching staff and infrastructure. After that, Spiegel and Holmes discussed how the Pope is a big fan of former White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski. Later, the guys listened to Bears quarterback Caleb Williams reflect on his playoff heroics last season.
Caleb Williams reflected on his playoff heroics
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened to Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' comments on Pardon My Take recently in which he reflected on his signature moments from last season.
The Pope is a huge fan of A.J. Pierzynski
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how the Pope is a big fan of former White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski.
Lance Brozdowski feels Cubs are building their team around pitch to contact
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Marquee Sports Network player development analyst Lance Brozdowski to discuss the state of the Cubs' pitching staff and infrastructure.
Steve Rosenbloom tells us about his new book
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by longtime Chicago sports columnist and Score host Steve Rosenbloom to discuss his new book "What Will You Say When I'm Dead?" It will be released Saturday.
Bryson Graham's hypothetical doesn't sit well with Laurence
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations Bryson Graham continues to stress the need for patience in the organization’s rebuild. Something he mentioned recently didn’t sit well with Holmes, who explained why.
Listener Categories!
Matt Spiegel and Laurence played Categories with the listeners at the Brat Stop.
Ben Johnson's Hallmark promo was like a hostage video
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes joked about how Bears head coach Ben Johnson looked like hostage in recording a promo video for a Hallmark movie about the team.
Jimbo Covert talks Bears' offensive line & ALS research
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Bears great and Hall of Fame left tackle Jimbo Covert to discuss the latest storylines surrounding the current team. He also discussed his role in support ALS research.
Pitching matchups in Cubs-Brewers series are lopsided
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how the Cubs-Brewers pitching matchups are lopsided this weekend.
Cubs have become the underdogs in the NL Central
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed the Cubs' shift in mentality ahead of their series against the NL Central-leading Brewers in Milwaukee this weekend.
Full Show — June 25, 2026
Craig Counsell: Ben Brown has stress reaction in neck similar to 2024 (Hour 1)
Matt Spiegel and Gabe Ramirez opened their show by discussing the White Sox's 4-3 loss to the Guardians in 10 innings Wednesday. After that, Cubs manager Craig Counsell joined the show to discuss the team's doubleheader sweep of the Mets on Wednesday before also sharing a concerning health update on right-hander Ben Brown.
Bryson Graham & Tiago Splitter were open & honest on the morning show (Hour 2)
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Gabe Ramirez listened and reacted to the highlights from Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations Bryson Graham and head coach Tiago Splitter appearing on the Mully & Haugh Show on Wednesday morning. After that, the crew discussed the extent to which shooting can be developed at the NBA level. Later, they reacted to the news that Hallmark is producing a Bears Christmas movie.
Kendall Gill: Bulls could become 'second coming of Lob City' (Hour 3)
In the third hour, Matt Spiegel was joined by Chicago Sports Network analyst Kendall Gill to discuss the Bulls' additions of North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson and Texas wing Dailyn Swain in the first round of the NBA Draft. Gill is bullish on the Bulls' long-term outlook with Wilson as a foundational piece alongside forward Matas Buzelis. After that, Spiegel and Gabe Ramirez reacted to injured White Sox pitcher Mike Vasil clearing the air about what happened in his recent war of words with Tigers ace Tarik Skubal.
Cubs are surging, ailing & adding (Hour 4)
In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Gabe Ramirez discussed the strange state of the Cubs as they've won five of their past six games, lost two starting pitchers to injury in recent days and also added on the trade market.
The Pope meets one of his heroes, A.J. Pierzynski
Matt Spiegel and Gabe Ramirez reacted to former White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski meeting Pope Leo.
Kendall Gill: Bulls could become 'second coming of Lob City'
Matt Spiegel was joined by Chicago Sports Network analyst Kendall Gill to discuss the Bulls' additions of North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson and Texas wing Dailyn Swain in the first round of the NBA Draft. Gill is bullish on the Bulls' long-term outlook with Wilson as a foundational piece alongside forward Matas Buzelis.
Hallmark is making a Bears Christmas movie
Matt Spiegel and Gabe Ramirez had fun with the news that the Bears will be featured in a Hallmark Christmas movie.
Can shooting be developed at the NBA level?
The crew discussed how shooting can be developed at the NBA level and shared examples of it happening.
Bryson Graham & Tiago Splitter were open & honest on the morning show
Matt Spiegel and Gabe Ramirez listened and reacted to the highlights from Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations Bryson Graham and head coach Tiago Splitter appearing on the Mully & Haugh Show on Wednesday morning.
Craig Counsell: Ben Brown has stress reaction in neck similar to 2024
Matt Spiegel and Gabe Ramirez were joined by Cubs manager Craig Counsell, who discussed the team's doubleheader sweep of the Mets on Wednesday and also shared a concerning health update on right-hander Ben Brown.
White Sox fall just short of sweep over the Guardians
Matt Spiegel and Gabe Ramirez discussed the White Sox's 4-3 loss to the Guardians in 10 innings Wednesday.
Best of the Bulls: Welcome to Chicago, Caleb Wilson & Dailyn Swain
In the Best of the Bulls, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh shared their initial reactions to Chicago selecting North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson at No. 4 overall in the NBA Draft on Tuesday and Texas wing Dailyn Swain at No. 15; Chicago Sports Network insider K.C. Johnson joined the Mully & Haugh Show to share insight on what Wilson and Swain will bring to the Bulls; and Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed what the Bulls' selections of Wilson and Swain tell us about new Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations Bryson Graham's vision.
Full Show — June 24, 2026
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes welcomed on new Bulls forward Caleb Wilson, who shared his enthusiasm for coming to Chicago after being selected at No. 4 overall in the NBA Draft on Tuesday evening. Spiegel and Holmes also discussed the rash of injuries to the Cubs' pitching staff.
Caleb Wilson knows he was meant to be a Chicago Bull (Hour 1)
In the first hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes welcomed on new Bulls forward Caleb Wilson, who reflected on what it felt like to be selected by Chicago at No. 4 overall in the NBA Draft on Tuesday. Wilson also discussed his goals and described what he'll bring the Bulls.
Dansby Swanson clearly asked for help prior to his 5-game hot streak (Hour 2)
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson's hot streak following his prolonged slump. Swanson hit a pair of homers and had seven RBIs to lead the Cubs to a win over the Mets in the opener of a doubleheader Wednesday. After that, the guys listened and reacted to Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations Bryson Graham share his belief that shooting is a skill that can be developed in the NBA. Graham discussed the topic after the first round of the NBA Draft on Tuesday after he selected a pair of talented...
This Cubs pitching staff is decimated by injuries (Hour 3)
In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how this Cubs pitching staff has been decimated by injuries as right-hander Ben Brown (neck) and right-hander Edward Cabrera (hamstring) both hit the injured list Wednesay.
Could a special session be planned for a Bears stadium bill during the state fair?
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to the news that the Bears and the state of Illinois are again working on a stadium bill that could trigger Gov. JB Pritzker to call a special legislative session if a deal is reached.
Bryson Graham believes shooting can be developed
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations Bryson Graham share his belief that shooting is a skill that can be developed in the NBA. Graham discussed the topic after the first round of the NBA Draft on Tuesday after he selected a pair of talented players who aren't yet 3-point threats.
Dansby Swanson clearly asked for help prior to his 5-game hot streak
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson's hot streak following his prolonged slump. Swanson hit a pair of homers and had seven RBIs to lead the Cubs to a win over the Mets in the opener of a doubleheader Wednesday.
Caleb Wilson knows he was meant to be a Chicago Bull
Laurence & Spiegs were joined by Bulls #4 overall NBA Draft pick Caleb Wilson.
Full Show — June 23, 2026
White Sox's magic continues with a walk-off win over Guardians! (Hour 1)
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by discussing the White Sox's walk-off 6-5 win against the Guardians on Monday. After that, they listened and reacted to Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer's comments about left-hander Justin Steele's potential role if he returns from injury later this season.
Nico Hoerner shares how he's better when hitting fly balls to the pull side (Hour 2)
In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner to discuss his hitting approach and the team's recent performance. After that, Marlins radio play-by-play announcer Jack McMullen joined the show to discuss the Tartan Army taking over the stadium in Miami as Scottish fans travel America for the World Cup.
