Rahimi & Grote Show

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote shared their takeaways from the Bears setting their initial 53-man roster Sunday.

In Interviews of the Week on 104.3 The Score, NFL running back Austin Ekeler joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show for a fun, wide-ranging conversation that included his recollection of the Bears' infamous Fail Mary in 2024; newly hired Score host Jarrett Payton joined the Rahimi & Grote Show to share his excitement about launching a new morning show with co-host David Haugh this Monday; and Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to discuss a variety of topics, including the Arizona Diamondbacks' anger over Chicago stealing signs in a win last Monday.

In the Best of the Bears this week, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed Chicago's strong rushing attack and reflected on running back D'Andre Swift's praise of head coach Ben Johnson's leadership; Chicago Sports Network analyst Clay Harbor joined Score Mornings to discuss the latest Bears storylines after they held an intense joint practice against the Titans; and Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes detailed how Johnson gets annoyed when he's asked about the 2025 season.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote welcomed on former Bears receiver Allen Robinson to discuss his retirement from the NFL. They also conducted the 5 On It segment.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote opened their show by reacting to Bears safety Xavier Woods' hard hit on Titans receiver Wan'Dale Robinson in a joint practice between the teams Thursday. Did Woods cross a line? After that, Sun-Times reporter Patrick Finley joined the show to share his perspective of the play and the latest Bears storylines. Later, Rahimi and Grote held the segment How Many Bears?

In the second hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by former Bears receiver Allen Robinson to discuss his retirement from the NFL and to reflect on his career. He also discussed the NFC North outlook in 2026. Later, Rahimi and Grote welcomed on Father Tom McCarthy to discuss his trip to deliver a White Sox pope hat to Pope Leo XIV.

In the final hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment. After that, they listened to Cubs manager Craig Counsell's pregame media session.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote welcomed on Father Tom McCarthy to discuss his trip to deliver a White Sox pope hat to Pope Leo XIV.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by former Bears receiver Allen Robinson to discuss his retirement from the NFL and to reflect on his career. He also discussed the NFC North outlook in 2026.