Spiegel & Holmes Show

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Chris Rongey played a great interview with actor/director/producer Bob Odenkirk. Yeah, that Bob Odenkirk, the A-list Hollywood star who discussed his new movie "Nobody." He also talked about "Better Call Saul" and his beloved Cubs. After that, the guys had a question to ponder: What's it going to take to get you back into a baseball stadium? As always, we ended the show with your questions in the One Last Thing segment.

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In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Chris Rongey were joined by NBC Sports Chicago analyst Steve Stone to discuss the White Sox's 4-3 loss to the Angels on Opening Day on Thursday. How did we all feel about manager Tony La Russa's first game back in the dugout? Not great, Bob! Later, Spiegel and Rongey reacted to Angels manager Joe Maddon's interview on the Laurence Holmes Show earlier in the day.

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In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Chris Rongey were joined by Marquee Sports Network play-by-play man Jon "Boog" Sciambi to discuss the Cubs' loss to the Pirates on Opening Day. He'll be joining us every Friday this season. The guys then discussed the odd choice the White Sox social media team made Thursday, seemingly announcing the death of outfielder Eloy Jimenez, who was recently injured but is very much alive. Later, they listened and reacted to fresh sound from Bears general manager Ryan Pace and coach Matt Nagy. No one was inspired, but we had to talk about it anyway. 

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Matt Spiegel and Chris Rongey, who was sitting in for Danny Parkins, opened their show by reacting to the brutal display of baseball put on by the Cubs and White Sox in their respective losses on Opening Day on Thursday. Later, the crew broke Rongey with the infamous Wendy Williams audio.

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In the final hour, Danny Parkins and Matt Spiegel welcomed on Parkins & Spiegel Show senior American sports correspondent Flula Borg (who's also known for being a German actor and comedian) to preview the start of the new MLB season. And boy, was he ready! And wait ... as a surprise, we had Bulls legend Bill Wennington jump on to say hello to Flula. Later, the guys listened and reacted to Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer comments expressing hope that the team can sign star first baseman Anthony Rizzo to a contract extension.

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It’s here! In the third hour, Danny Parkins, Matt Spiegel and the crew conducted an ambitious segment, with 14 Score hosts and producers joining simultaneously for a home run pool draft for the new MLB season. It was simple -- draft two players and track their total home runs, but of course, shenanigans ensued. The highest combined total gets a $500 donation to their favorite charity, courtesy of program director Mitch Rosen. Later, former Twins outfielder Torii Hunter joined the show to preview the AL Central race, discuss the early 2000s White Sox and reflect on why he didn't sign with the South Siders back in 2007.

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In the second hour, Danny Parkins and Matt Spiegel were joined by Kevin Clark of the Ringer and the Slow News Day podcast to discuss the Bulls' acquisition of All-Star center Nikola Vucevic from the Magic and whether the Bears have a winning team/quarterback. The guys then turned their attention to baseball. Does it feel like the Cubs and White Sox are really starting the season tomorrow? Spiegs just isn’t feeling it. The vibes aren’t there. Later, the guys were joined by Paul the pawn shop owner in the first installment of their "Ask a Blank" segment. It's always a good time to learn about pawn shops.

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Does Opening Day feel like Opening Day to you? Danny Parkins and Matt Spiegel started their show by discussing that as the start of a new MLB season looms Thursday. The guys also debated whether they expect the White Sox to win a World Series in the next three to four years.

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In the final hour, Danny Parkins and Matt Spiegel reacted to the White Sox finalizing their Opening Day roster. In somewhat of a surprise, catchers Yermin Mercedes and Zack Collins both made the team. And who will play in left field in the opener against the Angels on Thursday? After that, the guys listened and reacted to former Cubs executive Theo Epstein speaking on a podcast with Jayson Stark and Doug Glanville about MLB’s new proposed rules and why he sees a need for those specific changes within the game. Later, the crew heard sound from White Sox general manager Rick Hahn, who doesn’t believe his team is the division favorite. If not, who is?

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In the third hour, Danny Parkins and Matt Spiegel were joined by Jon Morosi of the MLB Network to preview Opening Day. He explained why he believes the White Sox are the best team in the American League and why the Cubs will be sub-500. Morosi will be a weekly guest all season. Later, the guys listened and reacted to Spiegel talking garbage about the whole crew on his weekend show.

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