Bernstein & Holmes Show

Cubs take 2 of 3 from Brewers (Hour 1)

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes opened the show discussing their takeaways from the Cubs taking 2 of 3 from the Brewers over the weekend. The guys then  listened and reacted to president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer discuss the hot start to the season for right-hander Javier Assad and expectations for the club's defense. Later, Bernstein and Holmes discussed the struggles of the Cubs' bullpen.

Nick Friedell: Bulls are in a 'world of trouble' in Eastern Conference (Hour 2)

In the third hour, Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes were joined by Audacy Sports NBA Insider Nick Friedell, who discussed why the Bulls are in a "world of trouble". Friedell then discussed his takeaways from the first round of the NBA Playoffs.

Sahadev Sharma talks Cubs' Javier Assad, Shota Imanaga, Dansby Swanson (Hour 3)

In the third hour, Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes were joined by Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic to discuss the hot starts to the season for Cubs right-hander Javier Assad and lefty Shota Imanaga, shortstop Dansby Swanson's nice defensive game in the club's 5-0 win over the Brewers on Sunday and more. Later, the guys then explained why the only way to watch the Sky's preseason opener on Friday was via a fan's cellphone stream.

White Sox, Bulls, Blackhawks reportedly partner for TV deal on new network (Hour 4)

In the final hour, Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes reacted to the White Sox, Bulls and Blackhawks reportedly partnering for a new TV deal on a new network. Jim Margalus of Sox Machine then joined the show to discuss his research into the media group that will reportedly be the new broadcast home for the White Sox, Bulls and Blackhawks.

Transition: Parkins | Cubs are a ‘confusing’, ‘obviously good’ team

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes were joined by Danny Parkins and Matt Spiegel for the daily transition segment. Parkins explained why the Cubs are "one of the more confusing, obviously good teams" that he's ever watched.

Jim Margalus dug into what will be reportedly be White Sox's new TV home

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes were joined by Jim Margalus of Sox Machine to discuss his research into the media group that will reportedly be the new broadcast home for the White Sox, Bulls and Blackhawks.

White Sox, Bulls, Blackhawks reportedly partner for TV deal on new network

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes reacted to the White Sox, Bulls and Blackhawks reportedly partnering for a new TV deal on a new network.

Fan’s cellphone stream was the only way to watch Sky preseason opener

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes explained why the only way to watch the Sky's preseason opener on Friday was via a fan's cellphone stream.

Sahadev Sharma talks Cubs' Javier Assad, Shota Imanaga, Dansby Swanson

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes were joined by Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic to discuss the hot starts to the season for Cubs right-hander Javier Assad and lefty Shota Imanaga, shortstop Dansby Swanson's nice defensive game in the club's 5-0 win over the Brewers on Sunday and more.

Nick Friedell: Bulls are in a 'world of trouble' in Eastern Conference

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes were joined by Audacy Sports NBA Insider Nick Friedell, who discussed why the Bulls are in a "world of trouble".

Bernstein: Cubs' circle of trust isn't pitchers, it's pitches

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes discussed the struggles of the Cubs' bullpen.

Cubs' Jed Hoyer talks Javier Assad's hot start, expectations for defense

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer discuss the hot start to the season for right-hander Javier Assad and expectations for the club's defense.

Bernstein: Cubs infielder Nick Madrigal has mattered too much this season (Hour 1)

Dan Bernstein opened the show explaining why Cubs infielder Nick Madrigal has mattered too much this season. The guys then discussed Cubs manager Craig Counsell getting set to face his former club, the Brewers, in a three game start starting Friday. Later, Bernstein and Holmes discussed Bucks guard Patrick Beverley throwing a basketball at Pacers fans and later telling a reporter to leave his locker-room interview Thursday in Indianapolis.

Josh Nelson talks White Sox announcer John Schriffen, the traveling Tony La Russa (Hour 2)

In the second hour, Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes were joined by Sox Machine co-hsot Josh Nelson to discuss new White Sox play-by-playannouncer John Schriffen, former manager Tony La Russa's role with the team and more. BetQL Daily host Joe Ostrowski then joined the show to discuss his pick in the Kentucky Derby Saturday, prop bets for new Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and more. Later, during the High Noon segment, Bernstein and Holmes reacted to Sun-Times film critic Richard Roper's ...

There's nothing Bears' Odunze can't do according to T.J. Houshmandzadeh (Hour 3)

In the final hour, Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to former Pro Bowl receiver T. J. Houshmandzadeh discuss why he sees potential for greatness in new Bears receiver Rome Odunze.Later, Bernstein and Holmes listened and reacted to Cubs manager Craig Counsell discuss facing his fomrer team, the Brewers, for first time and share when left-hander Justin Steele is expected to return to the club's rotation. Steele has been sidelined since the season opener because of a strai...

Joe Ostrowski's Kentucky Derby pick, new Bears QB Caleb Williams props

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes were joined by BetQL Daily host Joe Ostrowski to discuss his pick in the Kentucky Derby Saturday, prop bets for new Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and more.

Josh Nelson talks White Sox announcer John Schriffen, the traveling Tony La Russa

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes were joined by Sox Machine co-hsot Josh Nelson to discuss new White Sox play-by-playannouncer John Schriffen, former manager Tony La Russa's role with the team and more.

Cubs' Craig Counsell set to face former club, Brewers

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes discussed Cubs manager Craig Counsell getting set to face his former club, the Brewers, in a three game start starting Friday.

Bernstein: Cubs infielder Nick Madrigal has mattered too much this season

Dan Bernstein explained why Cubs infielder Nick Madrigal has mattered too much this season.

The future is bright for Bears thanks to star rookies Caleb Williams, Rome Odunze | The Daily Score

From 'The Daily Score' (subscribe here): The future is bright for the Bears after they selected two of the biggest stars in college football in the first round of the NFL Draft. On this episode of The Daily Score, Mark Grote reacts to what quarterbacks coach Will Hewlett and former Pro Bowl receiver T. J. Houshmandzadeh told the Parkins & Spiegel Show about training with new Bears quarterbacks Caleb Williams and new receiver Rome Odunze, respectively. To learn more about listener data and o...

Full Show — May 2, 2024

Cubs execute game-ending double play, but was Pete Alonso safe at home? (Hour 1)

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes opened their show by reacting to the wild ending in the Cubs' 1-0 win against the Mets on Wednesday in Queens. The Cubs executed a game-ending double play that was upheld upon review, but was Mets slugger Pete Alonso actually safe on his slide home? Mets manager Carlos Mendoza sure thought so and let loose a fit of rage at the home-plate umpire, which the guys listened to. Later, Bernstein and Holmes reacted to the latest quotes from state leaders regarding ...

Kenneth Davis talks new Bears QB Caleb Williams, WR Rome Odunze (Hour 2)

In the final hour of their shortened show, Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes were joined by Under Center podcast host Kenneth Davis to discuss new Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and new receiver Rome Odunze. Later, Bernstein and Holmes pondered how the Cubs will score runs in their series finale against the Mets on Thursday afternoon without a few big bats in the lineup.

Gov. Pritzker's office: Bears' lakefront stadium proposal is 'non-starter'

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes reacted to the latest quotes from state leaders regarding the Bears' proposal for a new stadium on the lakefront.

Hot mic catches Mets manager screaming at ump about game-ending call in loss to Cubs

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes listened to reaction from the Mets side about a controversial game-ending call and review in the Cubs' 1-0 win in Queens on Wednesday. That included Mets manager Carlos Mendoza being caught on a hot mic in a fit of rage.

Full Show — May 1, 2024

Full Show — May 01, 2024

What's going on with Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson? (Hour 1)

Dan Bernstein, Laurence Holmes and Leila Rahimi opened their show by discussing Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson's defensive struggles early this season. They then listened and reacted to Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy discuss reliever Adbert Alzolay's continued struggles during his appearance on the Mully & Haugh Show. Later, Bernstein, Holmes and Rahimi discussed the White Sox's 6-5 loss to the Twins on Tuesday, a setback that was filled with fundamental mistakes by Chicago.

Mike Florio talks Bears' new stadium push, potential for 18-game NFL schedule (Hour 2)

In the second hour, Dan Bernstein, Laurence Holmes and Leila Rahimi were joined by Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk to discuss the Bears on Wednesday meeting with top aides for Governor J.B. Pritzker to discuss the team's lakefront stadium proposal. Florio also discussed the potential for the NFL regular season to be extended to 18 games and more of the latest storylines from around the league. Bernstein, Holmes and Rahimi then listened and reacted to Bears new quarterback Caleb Williams’ pe...

Bears discuss lakefront stadium proposal with top aides for Gov. J.B. Pritzker (Hour 3)

In the third hour, Dan Bernstein, Laurence Holmes and Leila Rahimi discussed the Bears meeting with top aides for Governor J.B. Pritzker to discuss the team's new lakefront stadium proposal. Audacy NBA insider Nick Friedell then joined the show to discuss the trade market for Bulls guard Zach LaVine and to share his takeaways from the first round of the NBA playoffs.

Ryan Poles explains when the Bears knew Caleb Williams was their guy (Hour 4)

In the final hour, Dan Bernstein, Laurence Holmes and Leila Rahimi were joined by Yahoo Sports MLB insider Russell Dorsey, who explained how the Cubs' strong start can be traced to their "solid depth" as an organization. Dorsey also discussed Angels star Mike Trout undergoing knee surgery, the Astros optioning veteran first baseman Jose Abreu to rookie-level West Palm Beach and more of the latest MLB storylines. After that, Bernstein, Holmes and Rahimi listened to Bears general manager Ryan ...

Transition | Governor Pritzker's office 'puzzled' by Bears' desire to use taxpayer dollars to build lakefront stadium

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes were joined by Danny Parkins and Matt Spiegel for the daily transition segment, where they discussed the Bears meeting with top aides for Governor J.B. Pritzker to discuss the team's new lakefront stadium proposal.

Ryan Poles explains when the Bears knew Caleb Williams was their guy

When did Bears general manager Ryan Poles know that USC quarterback Caleb Williams would be the team's selection with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft? Dan Bernstein, Laurence Holmes and Leila Rahimi listened and reacted to Poles answer the question during a recent appearance on the Pat McAfee Show on ESPN.

Russell Dorsey attributes Cubs' strong start to season to club's 'solid depth'

Dan Bernstein, Laurence Holmes and Leila Rahimi were joined by Yahoo Sports MLB insider Russell Dorsey, who explained how the Cubs' strong start can be traced to their "solid depth" as an organization.

Bears discuss lakefront stadium proposal with top aides for Gov. J.B. Pritzker

Dan Bernstein, Laurence Holmes and Leila Rahimi discussed the Bears meeting with top aides for Governor J.B. Pritzker to discuss the team's new lakefront stadium proposal.

Caleb Williams' quarterback coach Will Hewlett: 'He's hungry for structure'

Dan Bernstein, Laurence Holmes and Leila Rahimi listened and reacted to Bears new quarterback Caleb Williams’ personal quarterbacks coach Will Hewlett's appearance on the Parkins & Spiegel Show on Tuesday. Williams' fumbling issues in college could largely be traced to him being asked to “do a little too much, kind of hero ball," Hewlett said.

Mike Florio talks Bears' new stadium push, potential for 18-game NFL schedule

Dan Bernstein, Laurence Holmes and Leila Rahimi were joined by Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk to discuss the Bears on Wednesday meeting with top aides for Governor J.B. Pritzker to discuss the team's lakefront stadium proposal. Florio also discussed the potential for the NFL regular season to be extended to 18 games and more of the latest storylines from around the league.

Cubs' Tommy Hottovy on Adbert Alzolay's struggles: 'It comes down to execution'

Dan Bernstein, Laurence Holmes and Leila Rahimi listened and reacted to Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy discuss reliever Adbert Alzolay's continued struggles during his appearance on the Mully & Haugh Show.

What's going on with Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson?

Dan Bernstein, Laurence Holmes and Leila Rahimi discussed Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson's defensive struggles early this season.

Full Show — April 30, 2024

Bernstein: Cubs manager Craig Counsell has an 'impeccable' process (Hour 1)

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes opened their show by breaking down the Cubs' 3-1 win over the Mets on Monday in Queens. Bernstein then explained why he's impressed by Cubs manager Craig Counsell's "impeccable'" process while making decisions during games. After that, their focus shifted to the Bulls. Changes have been made to Chicago coach Billy Donovan's staff. Bernstein explained why he believes that's further evidence that the Bulls will trade guard Zach LaVine.

Pressure is on Matt Eberflus after Ryan Poles greatly improved Bears' roster (Hour 2)

In the second hour, Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes explained why the pressure is on Bears coach Matt Eberflus now that general manager Ryan Poles has improved the team's roster through free agency, the trade market and the NFL Draft this offseason. Cubs outfielder Ian Happ then made his weekly appearance on the show to discuss the club's 3-1 win over the Mets on Monday, right-hander Jameson Taillon's solid work since his return from the injured list, what it was like playing at Fenway Par...

Kalyn Kahler explains why Caleb Williams wanted his dad with him in talks with Bears (Hour 3)

In the third hour, Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes were joined by Kalyn Kahler of The Athletic to discuss why new Bears quarterback Caleb Williams wanted his dad with him during pre-draft talks with the team. Kahler then explained how Chicago has already begun teaching offensive coordinator Shane Waldron's system to Williams through his personal quarterback coach, Will Hewlett. Later, Bernstein and Holmes discussed the Sky's disappointing presentation of new forward Angel Reese's introduct...

Tim Jenkins breaks down how Caleb Williams fits in Bears' offense (Hour 4)

In the final hour, Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes were joined by Jenkins Elite founder and CEO Tim Jenkins, who broke down how new Bears quarterback Caleb Williams will fit in Chicago's offense. James Fegan of Sox Machine then joined the show to discuss the end of White Sox' three-game winning streak after their 3-2 loss to the Twins on Monday at Guaranteed Rate Field, left-hander Garrett Crochet being pulled after five innings and more. Later, Bernstein and Holmes listened and reacted to...

Transition | Does it matter who's coaching Bears' new-look roster?

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes were joined by Danny Parkins and Matt Spiegel for the daily transition segment, where Parkins pondered whether the Bears' new and improved roster will be successful regardless of who has the head coaching job. Parkins' thought was a reaction to a conversation that Bernstein and Holmes had earlier in the day about the pressure being on Bears coach Matt Eberflus this season.

Tim Jenkins breaks down how Caleb Williams fits in Bears' offense

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes were joined by Jenkins Elite founder and CEO Tim Jenkins, who broke down how new Bears quarterback Caleb Williams will fit in Chicago's offense.

Kalyn Kahler talks Caleb Williams' head start on learning Bears' offense

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes were joined by Kalyn Kahler of The Athletic to explain how the Bears have already begun teaching offensive coordinator Shane Waldron's system to new quarterback Caleb Williams through his personal quarterback coach, Will Hewlett. Kahler also discussed the drop-off in the number of prospects who participated in cognitive testing in the pre-draft evaluation process this year and more. 

Kalyn Kahler explains why Caleb Williams wanted his dad with him in talks with Bears

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes were joined by Kalyn Kahler of The Athletic to discuss why new Bears quarterback Caleb Williams wanted his dad with him during pre-draft talks with the team. Kahler also discussed the impact Williams has had on other moves made by the organization this offseason and more.

Ian Happ talks Cubs' 3-1 win over Mets, Jameson Taillon, Fenway experience

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes had their weekly conversation with Cubs outfielder Ian Happ, who discussed the club's 3-1 win over the Mets on Monday, right-hander Jameson Taillon's solid work since his return from the injured list, what it was like playing at Fenway Park for the first time and more.

Pressure is on Matt Eberflus after Ryan Poles greatly improved Bears' roster

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes explained why the pressure is on Bears coach Matt Eberflus now that general manager Ryan Poles has improved the team's roster through free agency, the trade market and the NFL Draft this offseason.