Bernstein & Holmes Show

Shane Waldron isn't focused on replicating success of 2023 Texans' offense

Dan Bernstein, Laurence Holmes, and Leila Rahimi listened and reacted to Bears offensive coordinator Shane Waldron discuss what he's learned about rookie quarterback Caleb Williams over the past six weeks, why he isn't focused on replicating the success of the 2023 Texans' offense that was led by rookie quarterback CJ Stroud, and more.

Shane Waldron isn't focused on replicating success of 2023 Texans offense

Dan Bernstein, Laurence Holmes and Leila Rahimi listened and reacted to new Bears offensive coordinator Shane Waldron discuss what he has learned about rookie quarterback Caleb Williams over the past six weeks, why he isn't focused on replicating the success of the 2023 Texans offense that was led by then-rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud and more.

Caleb Williams talks 'building, bonding, believing' in Bears teammates

Dan Bernstein, Laurence Holmes and Leila Rahimi listened and reacted to Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams' comments Wednesday as he reflected on his progress with the team's offseason work winding down.

Do Bears fans have Kevin Warren fatigue?

Dan Bernstein, Laurence Holmes and Leila Rahimi discussed whether fans are tired of hearing from Bears president/CEO Kevin Warren, who continues to be out front in leading the quest to build a new stadium on the lakefront.

Are Bears fans feeling Kevin Warren fatigue?

Dan Bernstein, Laurence Holmes, and Leila Rahimi pondered the question.

Mike Florio on Marcedes Lewis' return to Bears, Aaron Rodgers' minicamp absence

Dan Bernstein, Laurence Holmes, and Leila Rahimi were joined by Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk to discuss 40-year-old veteran tight end Marcedes Lewis' return to the Bears, veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers' absence from Jets' mandatory minicamp, and more of the latest NFL storylines.  

Mike Florio talks Marcedes Lewis' return to Bears, Aaron Rodgers' minicamp absence

Dan Bernstein, Laurence Holmes and Leila Rahimi were joined by Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk to discuss 40-year-old tight end Marcedes Lewis returning to the Bears on a one-year deal, Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers' absence from mandatory minicamp and more of the latest NFL storylines.

Rahimi shares a horrifying stat about Cubs, White Sox

Leila Rahimi shared a troubling statistic about the Cubs and White Sox over the last 30 games.

Do Cubs have prospects they'd be willing to trade to salvage this season?

Do the Cubs have prospects they'd be willing to trade to salvage their disappointing season? Dan Bernstein, Laurence Holmes and Leila Rahimi pondered the question.

Full Show — June 11, 2024

The misery of the White Sox and the players who are trying to escape it (Hour 1)

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes opened their show by discussing the White Sox blowing a late four-run lead and subsequently losing 8-4 to the Mariners on a walk-off grand slam Monday night in Seattle. They then discussed the the MLB-worst White Sox's clubhouse morale after an MLB player poll was recently published by The Athletic. Later, Bernstein and Holmes listened and reacted to Bears receiver DJ Moore's comments on the Mully & Haugh Show about rookie quarterback Caleb Williams' anticip...

Kevin Warren might want to stop being the face of Bears' stadium pursuit (Hour 2)

In the second hour, Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes turned their attention to the Bears. Holmes explained why he believes Bears president/CEO Kevin Warren might want to stop being the face of the organization's push to build a new lakefront stadium. Cubs outfielder Ian Happ then joined the show to discuss the club's offense "normalizing," the NL Central race, infielder David Bote's return from Triple-A Iowa and more.

Kalyn Kahler talks widespread morale issues among NFL officials (Hour 3)

In the third hour, Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes were joined by Kalyn Kahler of The Athletic to discuss her recent article detailing widespread morale issues among NFL officials. Bernstein and Holmes then pondered how the league will resolve its officiating issues. Later, they reacted to UConn coach Dan Hurley turning down a six-year, $70-million offer to coach the Lakers to remain in Storrs and the college game.

Jed Hoyer believes answers to Cubs' woes must primarily be internal (Hour 4)

In the final hour, Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer's interview on the Mully & Haugh Show earlier in the day in which he discussed the club's struggles and its mindset leading up to the trade deadline on July 30. After that, Bernstein and Holmes discussed the Cubs' lack of power hitting and their inconsistent pitching recently. Later, they listened and reacted to basketball analyst Charles Barkley once again joke about ...

Transition | White Sox are losing in 'impressive' fashion

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes were joined by Danny Parkins and Matt Spiegel for their daily transition segment, where they discussed the White Sox's struggles and more.

Transition | The White Sox are losing in 'impressive' fashion

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes were joined by Danny Parkins and Matt Spiegel for their daily transition segment. They discussed the struggles of the White Sox and more. 

Legends Don't Have To Be Nice | 'Queens of the Court'

From 'Queens of the Court' (Subscribe Here): On this episode of Queens of the Court, co-hosts Sheryl Swoopes and Jordan Robinson discuss the recently revealed U.S. 3x3 and 5-on-5 rosters for the upcoming Paris Olympics. Plus, they are joined by beat reporter Callie Lawson-Freeman of the Las Vegas Review-Journal to discuss the Aces' recent losses, A'ja Wilson's excellence, Chelsea Gray's injury status and Kate Martin's transition to the team. If you have any questions for Sheryl and Jordan, ...

Cubs lean on defense but need power hitting and pitchers to miss bats

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes discussed the Cubs' lack of power hitting and their inconsistent pitching recently.

How will the NFL resolve its officiating problem?

How will the NFL resolve the issues surrounding its officiating? Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes pondered the question.  

Kalyn Kahler talks widespread morale issues among NFL officials

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes were joined by Kalyn Kahler of The Athletic to discuss her recent article detailing widespread morale issues among NFL officials.

Ian Happ talks Cubs' offense 'normalizing,' NL Central race

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes had their weekly conversation with Cubs outfielder Ian Happ, who discussed the club's offense "normalizing," the NL Central race, infielder David Bote's return from Triple-A Iowa and more.

Bears' DJ Moore talks Caleb Williams' anticipatory throwing ability

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to Bears receiver DJ Moore discuss rookie quarterback Caleb Williams' anticipatory throwing ability.

Kevin Warren might want to stop being the face of Bears' stadium pursuit

Laurence Holmes explained why he believes Bears president/CEO Kevin Warren might want to stop being the face of the organization's push to build a new lakefront stadium.

The misery of the White Sox and the players who are trying to escape it

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes discussed the morale in the clubhouse of the struggling White Sox after an MLB player poll was recently published by The Athletic.

Full Show — June 10, 2024

Rahimi explains why Cubs have reached 'DEFCON 2' (Hour 1)

Laurence Holmes and Leila Rahimi opened their show by reacting to the Cubs dropping three of four games to the Reds before pondering whether the club can replicate the 50-28 run that it had in 2023 to turn the season around. Later, Holmes and Rahimi discussed White Sox manager Pedro Grifol's curious decision to not pinch-hit for struggling catcher Martin Maldonado in a key spot in Chicago's 6-4 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Sunday at Guaranteed Rate Field.

Jason Goff: NBA Finals is about whether Celtics' Jaylen Brown or Mavericks' Kyrie Irving plays better (Hour 2)

In the second hour, Laurence Holmes and Leila Rahimi were joined by The Full Go podcast host Jason Goff to discuss the Celtics' 2-0 lead over the Mavericks in the NBA Finals. Goff also addressed the end of the Bulls pregame and postgame shows on NBC Sports Chicago. The Chicago Sports Network is set to launch in October and will televise Bulls, White Sox and Blackhawks games. Later, during the High Noon segment, Holmes and Rahimi listened and reacted to pop group Hanson's cover of 'What a Foo...

Trevor Sikkema talks expectations for Caleb Williams, Bears' O-line (Hour 3)

In the third hour, Laurence Holmes and Leila Rahimi were joined by Pro Football Focus lead NFL Draft analyst Trevor Sikkema to discuss expectations for rookie quarterback Caleb Williams and the Bears in 2024, his concerns about Chicago's offensive line and more. Holmes and Rahimi then discussed WNBA rookie star Caitlin Clark being left off the USA women's basketball team for the Olympics this summer. Later, they listened to a conversation between Cubs Radio play-by-play announcer Pat Hughes,...

How Matt Eberflus is helping Caleb Williams adjust to NFL secondary speed (Hour 4)

In the final hour, Laurence Holmes and Leila Rahimi listened and reacted to Bears coach Matt Eberflus explain why rookie quarterback Caleb Williams has faced the first-team secondary during practice this offseason. James Fegan of Sox Machine then joined the show to discuss the White Sox ending their historic 14-games losing steak with a 7-2 win over the Red Sox on Friday at Guaranteed Rate Field. Later, Holmes listened and reacted to the British call of the final play Sunday in MLB's London ...

Transition | The 'smelly White Sox'

Laurence Holmes was joined by Danny Parkins and Matt Spiegel for the daily transition segment, where they discussed the White Sox's struggles and Athletic baseball writer Jayson Stark referring to the club as "smelly."

James Fegan talks end of a historic White Sox losing streak

Laurence Holmes was joined by James Fegan of Sox Machine to discuss the White Sox ending their historic 14-game losing steak with a 7-2 win over the Red Sox on Friday at Guaranteed Rate Field.

James Fegan talks end of historic White Sox losing streak

Laurence Holmes was joined by James Fegan of Sox Machine to discuss the White Sox ending their historic 14-games losing steak with a 7-2 win over the Red Sox on Friday night at Guaranteed Rate Field.

How Matt Eberflus is helping Caleb Williams adjust to NFL secondary speed

Laurence Holmes and Leila Rahimi listened and reacted to Bears coach Matt Eberflus explain why rookie quarterback Caleb Williams has faced the first-team secondary during practice this offseason.

WNBA star Caitlin Clark doesn't make the USA Olympic basketball team

Laurence Holmes and Leila Rahimi discussed WNBA rookie star Caitlin Clark being left off the USA women's basketball team for the Olympics this summer.

Trevor Sikkema talks expectations for Caleb Williams, Bears' O-line

Laurence Holmes and Leila Rahimi were joined by Pro Football Focus lead NFL Draft analyst Trevor Sikkema to discuss expectations for rookie quarterback Caleb Williams and the Bears in 2024, his concerns about Chicago's offensive line and more.

Jason Goff: NBA Finals is about whether Celtics' Jaylen Brown or Mavericks' Kyrie Irving plays better

Laurence Holmes and Leila Rahimi were joined by The Full Go podcast host Jason Goff to discuss the Celtics' 2-0 lead over the Mavericks in the NBA Finals.

Pedro Grifol made a curious decision to not pinch-hit for Martin Maldonado

Laurence Holmes and Leila Rahimi discussed White Sox manager Pedro Grifol's curious decision to not pinch-hit for struggling catcher Martin Maldonado in a key spot in Chicago's 6-4 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Sunday at Guaranteed Rate Field.

Pedro Grifol's curious decision to not pinch hit for Martin Maldonado

Laurence Holmes and Leila Rahimi shared their thoughts on White Sox manager Pedro Grifol's curious decision to not pinch hit for struggling catcher Martin Maldonado in Chicago's 6-4 loss to the Red Sox on Sunday at Guaranteed Rate Field.

Can the Cubs replicate their 50-28 run of last season?

Can the Cubs replicate the 50-28 run that they had in 2023 to turn this season around? Laurence Holmes and Leila Rahimi pondered the question.

Full Show — June 7, 2024

The only way the historically bad White Sox can improve is through trades (Hour 1)

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes opened their show by explaining how the only way the struggling White Sox can improve is through the trade market. The club is on a historic 14-game losing streak. The guys then listened and reacted to Red Sox pitchers Lucas Giolito and Liam Hendriks reflect on their time with the White Sox. Later, Bernstein and Holmes discussed the Cubs' continued struggles after their 8-4 loss to the Reds in Cincinnati on Thursday.

Bears coach Matt Eberflus is impressed by receiver Rome Odunze's process (Hour 2)

In the second hour, Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to Bears coach Matt Eberflus discuss what has impressed him about rookie receiver Rome Odunze's process of learning Chicago's offense. BetQL Daily host Joe Ostrowski then joined the show to discuss the White Sox — who are losers of 14 straight games — being favored to win against the Red Sox on Friday evening, the club's updated win total, the Bears' odds to win the NFC North, Eberflus being favored to win the NFL Coa...

Kevin Fishbain talks Caleb Williams relishing challenge of Bears minicamp (Hour 3)

In the third hour, Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes were joined by Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic to discuss Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams relishing the challenge of minicamp this past week, president/CEO Kevin Warren's pursuit of a new lakefront stadium and more. White Sox right-hander Erick Fedde then joined the show to discuss his journey from the KBO back to MLB, his success this season, left-hander Garrett Crochet's potential and more. Later, Bernstein and Holmes shared their...

Cubs find themselves in an NL Central that isn't good but is competitive (Hour 4)

In the final hour, Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes discussed the Cubs' struggles after they lost 8-4 to the Reds on Thursday in Cincinnati. Later, Jim Margalus of Sox Machine joined the show to discuss the White Sox's struggles as they're riding a single-season franchise-worst 14-game losing streak and the looming trade decisions the club will have to make by the July 30 deadline.

Transition | Matt Eberflus' message to Bears: 'Win ... I stands for individual responsibility'

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes were joined by Danny Parkins and Anthony Herron for the daily transition segment, where they discussed Bears coach Matt Eberflus' message to his team at the conclusion of mandatory minicamp this week and more.

Jim Margalus talks struggling White Sox, looming trade decisions

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes were joined by Jim Margalus of Sox Machine to discuss the White Sox's struggles as they're riding a single-season franchise-worst 14-game losing streak and the looming trade decisions the club will have to make by the July 30 deadline.

Erick Fedde talks journey from KBO back to MLB, Garrett Crochet's potential

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes were joined by White Sox right-hander Erick Fedde to discuss his journey from the KBO back to MLB, his success this season, left-hander Garrett Crochet's potential and more.

Kevin Fishbain talks Caleb Williams relishing challenge of Bears minicamp

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes were joined by Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic to discuss Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams relishing the challenge of minicamp this past week, president/CEO Kevin Warren's pursuit of a new lakefront stadium and more.

Joe Ostrowski talks wagering on White Sox, betting on Bears

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes were joined by BetQL Daily host Joe Ostrowski to discuss the White Sox — who are losers of 14 straight games — being favored to win against the Red Sox on Friday evening, the club's updated win total, the Bears' odds to win the NFC North, Matt Eberflus being favored to win the NFL Coach of the Year award and more.

Bears coach Matt Eberflus is impressed by receiver Rome Odunze's process

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to Bears coach Matt Eberflus discuss what has impressed him about rookie receiver Rome Odunze's process of learning Chicago's offense.