Synopsis
In your face Chicago sports talk with great opinions, guests, and fun.
Episodes
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Cody Westerlund weighs in on Bulls brass getting contract extensions
18/06/2025 Duration: 10minLaurence Holmes and Jason Lieser were joined by Score teammate Cody Westerlund to discuss Bulls brass getting contract extensions.
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What's the biggest non-Caleb Williams story surrounding the Bears?
18/06/2025 Duration: 06minLaurence 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?
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Herb Howard saw clear differences in the way the Bears were coached in OTAs
18/06/2025 Duration: 08minLaurence Holmes and Jason Lieser were joined by Herb Howard of The Bigs to share his takeaways from the Bears' offseason program.
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Herb Howard, Jason Lieser & Laurence address the state of sports journalism
18/06/2025 Duration: 21minLaurence 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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Pete Crow-Armstong's MVP candidacy was jump-started Tuesday
18/06/2025 Duration: 10minLaurence Holmes and Jason Lieser discussed Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong's big night in the club's 5-3 win against the Brewers on Tuesday.
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Full Show — June 17, 2025
17/06/2025 Duration: 02h35minMatt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes welcomed on Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner and president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer to discuss the state of the team.
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Being an All-Star 'would mean the world' to Nico Hoerner (Hour 1)
17/06/2025 Duration: 28minMatt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by previewing the Cubs-Brewers series. After that, Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner joined the show to discuss what an All-Star berth would mean to him and much more.
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Jed Hoyer: Craig Counsell's steadiness is 'really remarkable' (Hour 2)
17/06/2025 Duration: 47minIn the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer to discuss manager Craig Counsell's impact on the club, how the trade market is shaping up and more. After that, Illinois offensive lineman Josh Kreutz, offensive lineman Josh Gesky and linebacker Gabe Jacas joined the show to discuss the Illini's expectations for the 2025 season.
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Laurence was on Milwaukee radio poking the bear! (Hour 3)
17/06/2025 Duration: 38minIn the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow showcase introspection after trading star slugger Rafael Devers to the Giants. Later, the guys reacted to sound from Holmes joining The Mason Crosby Show on 105.7 The Fan in Milwaukee. Holmes may have poked the bear.
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Wayne Messmer surprises Spiegs with national anthem pointers (Hour 4)
17/06/2025 Duration: 41minIn the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by renowned national anthem singer Wayne Messmer to share advice for Spiegel, who will sing the anthem before the Cubs game Wednesday at Wrigley Field. Later, Spiegel and Holmes shared their takeaways from their earlier conversation with Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer.
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Willson Contreras is out here calling folks out
17/06/2025 Duration: 05minMatt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras having one hell of a past week.
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Wayne Messmer surprises Spiegs with national anthem pointers
17/06/2025 Duration: 13minMatt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by renowned national anthem singer Wayne Messmer to share advice for Spiegel, who will sing the anthem before the Cubs game Wednesday at Wrigley Field.
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Laurence was on Milwaukee radio poking the bear!
17/06/2025 Duration: 11minMatt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to sound from Holmes joining The Mason Crosby Show on 105.7 The Fan in Milwaukee. Holmes may have poked the bear.
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Craig Breslow was introspective about Red Sox's trade of Rafael Devers
17/06/2025 Duration: 21minMatt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow showcase introspection after trading star slugger Rafael Devers to the Giants.
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Illini football seniors Josh Kreutz, Josh Gesky & Gabe Jacas stop by
17/06/2025 Duration: 19minMatt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Illinois offensive lineman Josh Kreutz, offensive lineman Josh Gesky and linebacker Gabe Jacas to discuss the Illini's expectations for the 2025 season.
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Jed Hoyer: Craig Counsell's steadiness is 'really remarkable'
17/06/2025 Duration: 25minMatt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer to discuss manager Craig Counsell's impact on the club, how the trade market is shaping up and more.
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Being an All-Star 'would mean the world' to Nico Hoerner
17/06/2025 Duration: 19minMatt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner to discuss what an All-Star berth would mean to him and much more.
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Cubs are getting the job done despite a sluggish offense (Hour 1)
16/06/2025 Duration: 22minMatt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by discussing the Cubs winning three of four games against the Pirates in a low-scoring series. After that, Spiegel explained how being at the ballpark over the weekend helped him process the recent death of his father.
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Matt Eberflus speaks about Caleb Williams for first time since Seth Wickersham's story (Hour 2)
16/06/2025 Duration: 40minIn the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Breakfast Ball host Danny Parkins to discuss a variety of topics, including the NBA Finals and Spiegel being set to sing the national anthem before the Cubs game Wednesday at Wrigley Field. After that, Spiegel and Holmes reacted to former Bears head coach Matt Eberflus' recent comments on the Doomsday Podcast with Ed Werder about how Chicago's coaching staff guided quarterback Caleb Williams in film study during the 2024 season.