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Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes bring you fun, smart and compelling Chicago sports talk with great listener interaction. Rey Diaz is the executive producer, and Adam Studzinski is the associate producer.

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

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. Dan, Laurence and Leila then discussed why the White Sox's 6-out closer experiment with reliever Michael Kopech must end now. Later, during the High Noon segment, Bernstein, Holmes and Rahimi then discussed a tourist that was mauled after rolling down her car window to take selfie with bear.

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

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. Dan, Laurence and Leila then discussed why the White Sox's 6-out closer experiment with reliever Michael Kopech must end now. Later, during the High Noon segment, Bernstein, Holmes and Rahimi then discussed a tourist that was mauled after rolling down her car window to take selfie with bear.

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

'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)

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 a new lakefront stadium project.

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

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

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

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

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

'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

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

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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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.

Taxpayers shouldn't have to pay for Bears' stadium mistake

Taxpayers shouldn't have to pay for Bears' stadium mistake

Chicago taxpayers could be on the hook for about half the cost of the Bears’ potential lakefront stadium project, according to Tribune reporting. Dan Bernstein, Laurence Holmes and Leila Rahimi explained why the team should be solely responsible for funding the stadium.

Full Show — April 23, 2024

Full Show — April 23, 2024

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Why would Bears unveil plans for a lakefront stadium on NFL Draft eve? (Hour 1)

Why would Bears unveil plans for a lakefront stadium on NFL Draft eve? (Hour 1)

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes opened their show with a focus on the Bears, who are scheduled to unveil plans for a lakefront stadium project in a press conference Wednesday. Why would the team do that on NFL Draft week? Later, Cubs outfielder Ian Happ joined the show to discuss how he's feeling after recently dealing with left hamstring tightness, the club's split of a four-game series with the Marlins over the weekend, veteran right-hander Kyle Hendricks' struggles and more.

Steve Stone talks White Sox's struggles, Andrew Vaughn, Andrew Benintendi (Hour 2)

Steve Stone talks White Sox's struggles, Andrew Vaughn, Andrew Benintendi (Hour 2)

In the second hour, Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes were joined by NBC Sports Chicago analyst Steve Stone to discuss the White Sox's struggles as they've dropped to 3-19, first baseman Andrew Vaughn's slow start, outfielder Andrew Benintendi's woes and more. Bernstein and Holmes then discussed the Cubs' issues in both their starting rotation and the bullpen. Later, during the High Noon segment, they listened and reacted to former Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher share the story behind his incomplete barbed wire tattoo.

'Who's Your Guy?' NFL Draft profiles: Marvin Harrison Jr., Keon Coleman (Hour 3)

'Who's Your Guy?' NFL Draft profiles: Marvin Harrison Jr., Keon Coleman (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 explained why it's time for White Sox manager Pedro Grifol's tenure in Chicago to end as the club has started a franchise-worst 3-19.

Ryan Poles talks Caleb Williams, Bears' improved roster (Hour 4)

Ryan Poles talks Caleb Williams, Bears' improved roster (Hour 4)

In the final hour, Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to Bears general manager Ryan Poles and assistant general manager Ian Cunningham preview the NFL Draft during a press conference Tuesday. The guys then explained why they've taken issue with reporting from Crain's Chicago Business on White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf's push to build a new stadium in the South Loop. Later, Bernstein and Holmes listened and reacted to Yankees manager Aaron Boone get thrown out of a 2-0 loss to the A's on Monday by umpire Hunter Wendelstedt just five pitches into the game after a remark that New York maintained was yelled by a fan behind the dugout rather than Boone.

Transition | Parenting talk, Kid Cudi's failed stage stage dive

Transition | Parenting talk, Kid Cudi's failed stage stage dive

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes were joined by Danny Parkins and Matt Spiegel for the daily transition segment, where they discussed a wide variety of topics, including Parkins' parenting stories, rapper Kid Cudi breaking his foot after attempting to jump off the stage at the musical festival Coachella and more.

Ryan Poles on Bears' improved roster: 'It’s going to be hard to make this team'

Ryan Poles on Bears' improved roster: 'It’s going to be hard to make this team'

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to Bears general manager Ryan Poles and assistant general manager Ian Cunningham preview the NFL Draft during a press conference Tuesday.

'Who's Your Guy?' NFL Draft profiles: Marvin Harrison Jr., Keon Coleman

'Who's Your Guy?' NFL Draft profiles: Marvin Harrison Jr., Keon Coleman

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.