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Spiegel & Holmes Show

Podcast · www.audacy.com/podcast/all · US · EN
Hosted by Matt Spiegel, Laurence Holmes

Spiegel & Holmes Show is a daily Chicago sports talk program hosted by Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes on 104.3 The Score, covering the Bears, Cubs, Bulls, Blackhawks and White Sox. With 500 episodes and near-daily updates, episodes run about 43 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode (estimated), a rate of roughly $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor Spiegel & Holmes Show

Daily Chicago sports talk with a loyal regional audience and a major-network home

  • Hosted weekday afternoons on 104.3 The Score, covering the Bears, Cubs, Bulls and White Sox.
  • Recurring former players and coaches give the show credible, local sports commentary.
  • Apple Podcasts shows 656 ratings with a 4.2 average, a sign of an engaged listener base.
Best forregional sports sponsorsautomotive and local servicessports apparel and fan merchandise
Watch forDownload estimates are inferred from ratings, not published, and the show runs on a large network with its own sales team.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Sports95%
News5%
Formats
co-hosted banter, interview, call-in segments
Tone
opinionated, conversational
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
40 to 45 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment55/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 656 Apple ratings put the show in the 200 to 1,000 band, adjusted by a 500-episode daily regional sports show on a major network platform.
Audience asks aboutWhat is the latest on Caleb Williams and his injuryHow will the Bears perform against the FalconsWhat do former players think about current Bears and Cubs moves
Age
10%18-24
25%25-34
25%35-44
40%45+
Gender
25%women
75%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States95%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
Audacy104.3 The Score
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description names only the station and the Audacy app.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Episode titles cover sports news and player frustrations with no explicit flags; the feed carries explicit=0.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 43 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes bring you Chicago sports talk with great opinions, guests and fun. Join Spiegel and Holmes as they discuss the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox and delve into the biggest sports storylines of the day. Recurring guests include former Bears coach Dave Wannstedt, former Bears center Olin Kreutz, Cubs manager Craig Counsell, Cubs second baseman Nico…
Spiegel & Holmes Show's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Spiegel & Holmes Show

Spiegel & Holmes Show is a Chicago sports talk program hosted by Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes and distributed by Audacy. According to the feed and the show description, it airs live Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. CT on 104.3 The Score and covers the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox. Recurring guests include former Bears coach Dave Wannstedt, former Bears center Olin Kreutz, Cubs manager Craig Counsell and MLB Network personality Jon Morosi.

The feed lists 500 episodes, updated daily, with typical episodes running about 43 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 656 ratings and a 4.2 average. Listener figures are estimates: based on those ratings, the show likely reaches roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. No sponsor mentions appear in the feed.

The show suits brands targeting Chicago sports fans, including local services, automotive and sports merchandise. Estimated pricing is about $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll, based on the estimated download range.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Spiegel & Holmes Show can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Spiegel & Holmes Show

How much does Spiegel & Holmes Show charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at about $90 to $625 per episode. These are estimates derived from listener ratings, not published rates.

What is Spiegel & Holmes Show about?

It is a daily Chicago sports talk show hosted by Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes, covering the Bears, Cubs, Bulls, Blackhawks and White Sox, with recurring former players and coaches as guests.

How do I contact Spiegel & Holmes Show about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.

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