Bernstein & Holmes Show

Full Show — April 27, 2024

Bears add offensive line & defensive line depth, solve a special teams problem in NFL Draft (Hour 1)

Dan Bernstein and Leila Rahimi opened their show by reacting to the Bears' selections in the third, fourth and fifth rounds of the NFL Draft over the weekend. They then listened and reacted to new Bears receiver Rome Odunze's first appearance on 670 The Score, where he had a hilarious response when he learned what the franchise's all-time receiving record is. Later, Rahimi explained why new Bears offensive tackle Kiran Amegadjie was one of most interesting draft prospects.

HR Derby News, Noah Kahan And Our Manager Of The Future, Mike Napoli | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): What a way to start the week! Rob Bradford is talking with Tyler O'Neill about doing the Home Run Derby sleeveless, introducing Noah Kahan to his potential backup singer, Brock Holt, and participating in a lengthy sit-down with Cubs first base coach Mike Napoli. Napoli's presence on the podcast is important considering Baseball Isn't Boring is deeming him our manager of the future, putting our full support behind Nap for whenever an opening aris...

'These Are Your Guys' profiles: Kiran Amegadjie, Tory Taylor, Austin Booker (Hour 2)

In the second hour, Dan Bernstein and Leila Rahimi shared the NFL Draft profiles for new Bears offensive tackle Kiran Amegadjie (No. 75 overall), punter Tory Taylor (No. 122 overall) and pass rusher Austin Booker (No. 144 overall). They then shared their takeaways from the first-round action in the NBA playoffs over the weekend. Later, during the High Noon segment, Bernstein and Rahimi listened and reacted to Cubs manager Lee Elia's epic profanity-laced rant from 1983 as Monday marked the 41...

Are the Bears ready for Caleb Williams? Dan Wiederer talks new era of Chicago football (Hour 3)

In the third hour, Dan Bernstein and Leila Rahimi welcomed on Tribune reporter Dan Wiederer. Are the Bears ready for the star power that comes with new quarterback Caleb Williams? They all pondered the question. Wiederer also shared his thoughts on the rest of Chicago's five-man 2024 draft class. Bernstein and Rahimi then explained how Williams is setting the tone for expectations of the team. Later, they explained why new Bills receiver Keon Coleman is awesome both on and off the field.

Anthony Herron breaks down Bears' 5-man draft class (Hour 4)

In the final hour, Dan Bernstein and Leila Rahimi were joined by Score football analyst Anthony Herron, who broke down the Bears' five-man 2024 NFL Draft class. Herron then discussed the adjustment the team will have to make to new quarterback Caleb Williams. Later, Bernstein and Rahimi listened and reacted to Twins manager Rocco Baldelli explain the team's "home run sausage" celebration.

Transition | Bernstein proclaims Bears are the 'it' team right now

Dan Bernstein was joined by Danny Parkins and Matt Spiegel for the daily transition segment, where Bernstein explained why the Bears are the "it" team right now.

Anthony Herron breaks down Bears' 5-man draft class

Dan Bernstein and Leila Rahimi were joined by Score football analyst Anthony Herron, who broke down the Bears' five-man 2024 NFL Draft class.

Caleb Williams is setting the tone for Bears expectations

Dan Bernstein and Leila Rahimi explained how new Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is setting the tone for expectations of the team.

Are the Bears ready for Caleb Williams? Dan Wiederer talks new era of Chicago football

Are the Bears ready for the star power that comes with new quarterback Caleb Williams? Dan Bernstein, Leila Rahimi and Tribune writer Dan Wiederer pondered the question. Wiederer then shared his thoughts on the rest of Chicago's five-man 2024 draft class.

High Noon | Happy Lee Elia Day!

Dan Bernstein and Leila Rahimi listened and reacted to Cubs manager Lee Elia's epic profanity-laced rant from 1983 as Monday marked the 41-year anniversary of it.

'These Are Your Guys' profiles: Kiran Amegadjie, Tory Taylor, Austin Booker

Dan Bernstein and Leila Rahimi shared the NFL Draft profiles for new Bears offensive tackle Kiran Amegadjie (No. 75 overall), punter Tory Taylor (No. 122 overall) and pass rusher Austin Booker (No. 144 overall).

New Bears WR Rome Odunze learns Johnny Morris is franchise's all-time leading receiver

Dan Bernstein and Leila Rahimi listened and reacted to new Bears receiver Rome Odunze's first appearance on 670 The Score, where he had a hilarious response when he learned what the franchise's all-time receiving record is.

Bears add offensive line & defensive line depth, solve a special teams problem in NFL Draft

Dan Bernstein and Leila Rahimi reacted to the the Bears' selections in the third, fourth and fifth rounds of the NFL Draft over the weekend.

Full Show — April 26, 2024

Transition | Caleb Williams' emotional reaction to being selected No. 1 overall by Bears was great NFL Draft moment

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes were joined by Danny Parkins and Matt Spiegel for the daily transition, where they discussed quarterback Caleb Williams' emotional reaction to being selected No. 1 overall by the Bears in the NFL Draft on Thursday and more.

Bears have won 2023 trade that sent No. 1 pick to Panthers in a major way (Hour 1)

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes opened their show by reacting to the Bears selecting USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick and Washington receiver Rome Odunze with the No. 9 overall pick in the NFL Draft on Thursday. The guys then discussed Williams' emotional reaction to being the top selection. Later, they pondered whether Williams had influence on Chicago selecting Odunze at No. 9. 

Randy Trivers reacts to Bears selecting Caleb Williams at No. 1 overall (Hour 2)

In the second hour, Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes were joined by Gonzaga College High School football coach Randy Trivers to discuss his previous experiences and work with Bears quarterback Caleb Williams as he reacted to his former player being selected No. 1 overall in the NFL Draft on Thursday. Bernstein and Holmes then listened and reacted to Bears general manager Ryan Poles discuss the team's selections of Williams and Washington receiver Rome Odunze with the No. 9 overall pick. Lat...

'Who's Your Guy?' NFL Draft profiles: Tanor Bortolini, Bralen Trice (Hour 3)

In the third hour, Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes continued to preview the NFL Draft with the classic Score segment "Who's Your Guy?" Callers participated by providing names of their favorite draft prospects, while Bernstein and Holmes described the players' strengths and weaknesses. Later, Bernstein and Holmes shared the NFL Draft profiles for a pair of new Bears in quarterback Caleb Williams (No. 1 overall pick) and receiver Rome Odunze (No. 9 overall pick).

Matt Bowen: New-look Bears 'put themselves in position to win shootout games' (Hour 4)

In the final hour, Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes were joined by ESPN analyst Matt Bowen to discuss the Bears selecting USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick and Washington receiver Rome Odunze with the No. 9 overall pick in the NFL Draft on Thursday. Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic then joined the show to share his takeaways from the Bears' haul in the first round. Later, Bernstein and Holmes listened to a moment from new Giants receiver Malik Nabers' post-draft inter...

Matt Bowen: New-look Bears 'put themselves in position to win shootout games'

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes were joined by ESPN analyst Matt Bowen to discuss the Bears selecting USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick and Washington receiver Rome Odunze with the No. 9 overall pick in the NFL Draft on Thursday.

'These Are Your Guys' NFL Draft profiles: New Bears QB Caleb Williams & WR Rome Odunze

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes shared the NFL Draft profiles for a pair of new Bears in quarterback Caleb Williams (No. 1 overall pick) and receiver Rome Odunze (No. 9 overall pick).

'These are Your Guys' NFL Draft profiles: Bears' No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams, No. 9 overall pick Rome Odunze

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes shared the NFL Draft profiles for Bears No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams and No. 9 overall pick Rome Odunze.

'Who's Your Guy?' NFL Draft profiles: Tanor Bortolini, Bralen Trice

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes continued to preview the NFL Draft with the classic Score segment "Who's Your Guy?" Callers participated by providing names of their favorite draft prospects, while Bernstein and Holmes described the players' strengths and weaknesses.

Ryan Poles should forget Bears' bad QB history, but Bernstein can't do it

After selecting USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft Thursday, Bears general manager Ryan Poles discussed the team's long history of issues at the position. Dan Bernstein explained why Poles should forget about Chicago's bad quarterback history, but he personally can't do it himself.

Bears begin new era with QB Caleb Williams, WR Rome Odunze | The Daily Score

From 'The Daily Score' (subscribe here): The Bears selected USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick and Washington receiver Rome Odunze with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday evening. Mark Grote was at Halas Hall and shares his reaction to the latest additions to the new-look Chicago roster. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://pod...

Randy Trivers reacts to Bears selecting Caleb Williams at No. 1 overall

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes were joined by Gonzaga College High School football coach Randy Trivers to discuss his previous experiences and work with Bears quarterback Caleb Williams as he reacted to his former player being selected No. 1 overall in the NFL Draft on Thursday.

Did Caleb Williams have influence on Bears selecting Rome Odunze at No. 9?

Did No. 1 overall draft pick and new Bears quarterback Caleb Williams have influence on Chicago selecting Washington receiver Rome Odunze with the No. 9 overall pick in the NFL Draft? Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes pondered the question.

Caleb Williams' emotional reaction to being selected No. 1 overall by Bears

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes discussed quarterback Caleb Williams' emotional reaction to being selected No. 1 overall by the Bears in the NFL Draft on Thursday.

City of Chicago, Bears unveil plan for a new lakefront stadium | The Daily Score

From 'The Daily Score' (subscribe here): The city of Chicago and the Bears presented a plan for a multi-billion stadium project along the lakefront in a ceremony Wednesday afternoon at Soldier Field. Mark Grote was there and shares his takeaways from the presentation on this edition of The Daily Score. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Who's Your Guy?' NFL Draft profiles: Byron Murphy II, Rocky Lombardi (Hour 3)

In the final hour, Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes continued to preview the NFL Draft with the classic Score segment "Who's Your Guy?" Callers participated by providing names of their favorite draft prospects, while the guys described the players' strengths and weaknesses. Later, Bernstein and Holmes discussed the Cubs placing center fielder Cody Bellinger on the injured list after he suffered a right rib fracture in the fourth inning of the team's 7-2 win against the Astros on Tuesday.

Kalyn Kahler: Bears have already begun teaching offense to Caleb Williams (Hour 2)

In the second hour, Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes were joined by Kalyn Kahler of the Athletic to discuss how the Bears have already begun teaching coordinator Shane Waldron's offense to USC quarterback Caleb Williams, their presumptive No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft. Jason Lieser of the Sun-Times then joined the show to discuss expectations for the Bears' new-look roster and Williams. Lieser also explained why he doesn't believe it's in the Bears' best interest to trade down from th...

Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson discusses Bears' new lakefront stadium plan (Hour 1)

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes opened their show by listening and reacting to Bears president/CEO Kevin Warren's comments on the Mully & Haugh Show in which he reflected on the organization's presentation Wednesday in which it unveiled a new lakefront stadium project. Holmes then shared his recent conversation with Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson in which they discussed the Bears' new lakefront stadium plan. The proposed project comes with an estimated $4.7-billion price tag, with taxpayers...

Jason Lieser talks expectations for new-look Bears, Caleb Williams, Chicago's No. 9 overall pick

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes were joined by Jason Lieser of the Sun-Times to discuss expectations for the Bears' new-look roster and quarterback Caleb Williams, the presumptive No. 1 overall pick. Lieser also explained why he doesn't believe it's in the Bears' best interest to trade down from the No. 9 overall pick and discussed other topics.

Kalyn Kahler: Bears have already begun teaching offense to Caleb Williams

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes were joined by Kalyn Kahler of the Athletic to discuss how the Bears have already begun teaching coordinator Shane Waldron's offense to USC quarterback Caleb Williams, their presumptive No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft.

Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson has been mesmerized by Bears president Kevin Warren

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes explained how it seems like Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson has been "mesmerized" by Bears president/CEO Kevin Warren when discussing the team's new lakefront stadium plan.

Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson talks Bears' new lakefront stadium plan with Laurence Holmes

Laurence Holmes shared his recent conversation with Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson in which they discussed the Bears' new lakefront stadium plan. The proposed project comes with an estimated $4.7-billion price tag, with taxpayers being asked to pick up about half of it.

Full Show — April 24, 2024

Taxpayers shouldn't have to pay for Bears' stadium mistake (Hour 1)

Dan Bernstein, Laurence Holmes and Leila Rahimi opened their show with a focus on the Bears and their ambitious stadium plans. Chicago taxpayers could be on the hook for about half the cost of the Bears’ potential lakefront stadium project, according to Tribune reporting. They explained why the team should be solely responsible for funding the stadium. After that, they pondered whether the improvements to the Bears' roster will take the team from its rebuilding mode into a competitive window...

Mike Florio talks Ryan Poles & Bears' roster, Falcons tampering allegations (Hour 2)

In the second hour, Dan Bernstein, Laurence Holmes and Leila Rahimi were joined by Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk to discuss Bears general manager Ryan Poles' recent comment on the team's improved roster, as he said it will be "hard to make this team." Florio also discussed the tampering allegations against the Falcons, ESPN's in-depth story on former Patriots coach Bill Belichick's failed offseason job hunt and more of the latest NFL storylines. Bernstein, Holmes and Rahimi then discussed...

'Who's Your Guy?' NFL Draft profiles: Caleb Williams, J.J. McCarthy (Hour 3)

In the third hour, Dan Bernstein, Laurence Holmes and Leila Rahimi continued to preview the NFL Draft with the classic Score segment "Who's Your Guy?" Callers participated by providing names of their favorite draft prospects, while Bernstein and Holmes described the players' strengths and weaknesses. Later, Holmes reacted to an opening prayer at the Bears' presentation Wednesday at Soldier Field for the team's new lakefront stadium proposal.

Governor J.B. Pritzker questions Bears’ plans to ask for public funding for new stadium (Hour 4)

In the final hour, Dan Bernstein, Laurence Holmes and Leila Rahimi discussed the Bears' presentation for a new lakefront stadium proposal before listening and reacting to Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker question the team's plan to ask for public funding for part of the multibillion project. Score teammate Mark Grote then joined the show to share his takeaways from the Bears' presentation Wednesday for the lakefront stadium project. 

Transition | Would Bears actually build a stadium on lakefront instead of in Arlington Heights?

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes were joined by Danny Parkins and Matt Spiegel for their daily transition segment, where they reacted to the Bears' presentation Wednesday for a new lakefront stadium project.

Mark Grote reports from Bears' presentation for lakefront stadium project

Dan Bernstein, Laurence Holmes and Leila Rahimi were joined by Score teammate Mark Grote, who shared his takeaways from the Bears' presentation Wednesday for a new lakefront stadium project.

Governor J.B. Pritzker questions Bears’ plans to ask for public funding for new stadium

Dan Bernstein, Laurence Holmes and Leila Rahimi discussed the Bears' presentation for a new lakefront stadium proposal before listening and reacting to Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker question the team's plan to ask for public funding for part of the multibillion project.

Holmes reacts to opening prayer at Bears' lakefront stadium presentation

Laurence Holmes reacted to an opening prayer at the Bears' presentation Wednesday at Soldier Field for the team's new lakefront stadium proposal.

'Who's Your Guy?' NFL Draft profiles: Caleb Williams, J.J. McCarthy

Dan Bernstein, Laurence Holmes and Leila Rahimi continued to preview the NFL Draft with the classic Score segment "Who's Your Guy?" Callers participated by providing names of their favorite draft prospects, while Bernstein and Holmes described the players' strengths and weaknesses.

Mike Florio talks Ryan Poles & Bears' roster, Falcons tampering allegations

Dan Bernstein, Laurence Holmes and Leila Rahimi were joined by Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk to discuss Bears general manager Ryan Poles' recent comment on the team's improved roster, as he said it will be "hard to make this team." Florio also discussed the tampering allegations against the Falcons, ESPN's in-depth story on former Patriots coach Bill Belichick's failed offseason job hunt and more of the latest NFL storylines.

Ryan Poles, Bears see aligned goals with presumptive No. 1 pick Caleb Williams | The Daily Score

From 'The Daily Score' (subscribe here): Mark Grote shares his takeaways from Bears general manager Ryan Poles' pre-draft press conference Tuesday, including how he feels about presumptive No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams' lofty championship goals and his response when asked about the possibility of trading the No. 9 overall pick. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podc...

Is it now 'competitive window time' for the Bears?

Dan Bernstein, Laurence Holmes and Leila Rahimi pondered whether the improvements to the Bears' roster will take the team from its rebuilding mode into a competitive window.