Spiegel & Holmes Show

In the Best of the Bears this week, Tribune reporter Brad Biggs joined the Haugh & Payton Show to preview the Bears-Packers game Sunday at Lambeau Field; Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how Packers head coach Matt LaFleur and his players have had different tones when discussing the Bears this week; and David Haugh and Jarrett Payton shared their predictions for the Bears-Packers game.

Bears legendary Mike Ditka recently passed away at 86 years old. Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote reacted to that breaking news by reflecting on Ditka's life and legacy, which included leading the 1985 Bears to the franchise's lone Super Bowl title. Rahimi and Grote were also joined by former Bears center Jay Hilgenberg to share his favorite memories of Ditka. Also in this episode, Matt Spiegel and Gabe Ramirez welcomed on veteran football writer Dan Pompei of The Athletic to explain how Ditka personified toughness throughout his life.

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Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to the White Sox's 9-3 loss to the Guardians in Game 3 of the American League Division Series on Wednesday and looked ahead to Game 4 on Thursday evening. They also welcomed on Score football analyst Dave Wannstedt to preview the Bears-Packers game Sunday.

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Score football analyst Patrick Mannelly to preview the Bears-Packers game Sunday at Lambeau Field. Mannelly also opened up about life after football and reflected on how he has changed his lifestyle to be healthier. After that, Guardians radio play-by-play announcer Tom Hamilton joined the show to discuss the American League Division Series, which the White Sox lead 2-1.

In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Score reporter Herb Howard for a Bears report, which included interviews with quarterback Tyson Bagent, cornerback Malik Muhammad and cornerback Jaylon Johnson. After that, Spiegel and Holmes listened and reacted to what the Packers had to say about their upcoming matchup against the Bears.

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Score football analyst Dave Wannstedt to preview the Bears-Packers game Sunday at Lambeau Field. After that, Spiegel and Holmes reacted to the White Sox including veteran Tommy Pham in their lineup for Game 4 of the American League Division Series on Thursday evening. Later, Score baseball insider Bruce Levine joined the show live from Rate Field to set the scene for Game 4 between the White Sox and Guardians.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Score baseball insider Bruce Levine live from Rate Field to set the scene for Game 4 of the American League Division Series between the White Sox and Guardians on Thursday evening.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to the White Sox including veteran Tommy Pham in their lineup for Game 4 of the American League Division Series on Thursday evening.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Score football analyst Dave Wannstedt to preview the Bears-Packers game Sunday at Lambeau Field.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to what the Packers had to say about their upcoming matchup against the Bears.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Score reporter Herb Howard for a Bears report, which included interviews with quarterback Tyson Bagent, cornerback Malik Muhammad and cornerback Jaylon Johnson.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by discussing the White Sox's sloppy performance in a 9-3 loss to the Guardians on Wednesday in Game 3 of the American League Division Series. After that, Spiegel shared a lineup suggestion for the White Sox for Game 4 on Thursday evening.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf's comments in an interview with the Chicago Sports Network.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Guardians radio play-by-play announcer Tom Hamilton to discuss the American League Division Series, which the White Sox lead 2-1.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Score football analyst Patrick Mannelly to preview the Bears-Packers game Sunday at Lambeau Field. Mannelly also opened up about life after football and reflected on how he has changed his lifestyle to be healthier.

Matt Spiegel proposed a White Sox lineup change for Game 4 of the American League Division Series on Thursday evening.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed the White Sox's sloppy performance in a 9-3 loss to the Guardians on Wednesday in Game 3 of the American League Division Series.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes welcomed on Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner to reflect on the club's 2026 season and were also joined by Score reporter Herb Howard for a Bears report live from Halas Hall.

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to Bears head coach Ben Johnson’s media session Wednesday as his team prepares to play the rival Packers on Sunday. Later, they shared an update on a show bet.

In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner to reflect on the club's 2026 season, which ended in the wild-card round. After that, Spiegel and Holmes wondered if the Cubs will re-sign left fielder Ian Happ and/or right fielder Seiya Suzuki.

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes welcomed on Score reporter Herb Howard, who shared a Bears report live from Halas Hall that included health updates on cornerback Kyler Gordon and offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo. Howard also previewed the Bears-Packers game Sunday and shared what players had to say about the rivalry. After that, Spiegel and Holmes listened and reacted to Fox Sports analyst Greg Olsen's comments about Bears head coach Ben Johnson's success amid his team's spate of injuries.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to Fox Sports analyst Greg Olsen's comments about Bears head coach Ben Johnson's success amid his team's spate of injuries.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes welcomed on Score reporter Herb Howard, who shared a Bears report live from Halas Hall that included health updates on cornerback Kyler Gordon and offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo. Howard also previewed the Bears-Packers game Sunday and shared what players had to say about the rivalry.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes wondered if the Cubs will re-sign left fielder Ian Happ and/or right fielder Seiya Suzuki.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner to reflect on the club's 2026 season, which ended in the wild-card round.

The crew broke down a bet between Matt Spiegel and producer Alex Kuhn that Bears head Ben Johnson ruined and Porter Kitchen & Deck saved.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to Bears head coach Ben Johnson characterizing running back D'Andre Swift's fumble against the Jets on Sunday as "egregious."

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to Bears head coach Ben Johnson’s media session Wednesday as his team prepares to play the rival Packers on Sunday.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by welcoming on Chicago Sports Network analyst Steve Stone to preview Game 3 of the American League Division Series between the White Sox and Guardians on Wednesday afternoon.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Chicago Sports Network analyst Steve Stone to preview Game 3 of the American League Division Series between the White Sox and Guardians on Wednesday afternoon.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes celebrated the White Sox rallying for a 4-3 win against the Guardians on Monday to take a commanding 2-0 lead in their American League Division Series. They also looked ahead to the Bears-Packers matchup Sunday at Lambeau Field.

In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by ESPN analyst Matt Bowen to discuss the Bears’ culture, their dominant running game and their upcoming matchup against the Packers. He also reflected on why he chose to retire from the NFL years ago. After that, Spiegel, Holmes and the crew wondered if the Bears should make a “go-for-it” move at the trade deadline to push for the Super Bowl.

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes looked ahead to the Bears-Packers matchup Sunday and Week 5 in the NFC North. After that, Spiegel and Holmes took calls from White Sox fans who shared how they plan on playing hooky to watch Game 3 of the American League Division Series on Wednesday afternoon.