Rahimi & Grote Show

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Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote bring a thoughtful, fast-moving approach to Chicago sports as they break down the day’s biggest stories across the NFL, MLB, NBA and college sports, with Chicago always leading the conversation — from the Bears and Cubs to the Bulls, White Sox and more. Known for smart analysis, lively discussion and caller interaction, the show offers Chicago fans an informed perspective on everything happening in the city’s sports landscape. Catch the Rahimi & Grote Show live Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 104.3 The Score or on the Audacy app.

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Yesterday · 2 hr 44 min
Full Show — September 8, 2026
Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote broke down the Cubs' 4-3 loss to the Brewers on Monday and welcomed on Herb Howard of The Bigs to share a Bears practice from Halas Hall.
Yesterday · 39 min
Cubs waste a strong start by Matthew Boyd in 4-3 loss to Brewers (Hour 1)
Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote opened their show by breaking down the Cubs' 4-3 loss to the Brewers on Monday. After that, they discussed the Bears' health situation. Later, they issued a warning to the Bears and their fans — don't overlook the Panthers this Sunday.
Yesterday · 41 min
Are you buying into the idea of the Bears being regression candidates? (Hour 2)
In the second hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed the narrative that the Bears are a prime candidate for regression in 2026. After that, they discussed the Cubs' need to get home-field advantage in the wild-card round of the playoffs. Later, they held the Halftime segment.
Yesterday · 43 min
5 On It & Kyler Gordon is away from Bears working with his own trainer (Hour 3)
In the third hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment. After that, they reacted to the news that Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon is away from the team and working with a personal trainer in his recovery from a calf injury that continues to sideline him. Later, Rahimi and Grote wondered if the White Sox are in danger of missing the playoffs.
Yesterday · 40 min
Ben Johnson on Jaylon Johnson: 'I can feel a fire lit under him' (Hour 4)
In the final hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote reacted to Bears head coach Ben Johnson's praise of cornerback Jaylon Johnson's attitude and performance in training camp. After that, Herb Howard of The Bigs joined the show to share a Bears report live from Halas Hall.
Yesterday · 8 min
Transition with Spiegel & Holmes
Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote welcomed on Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes for the daily transition segment.
Yesterday · 15 min
Herb Howard talks Bears' need to start fast, Braxton Jones earning left tackle job
Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by Herb Howard of The Bigs to share a Bears report live from Halas Hall.
Yesterday · 10 min
Are the White Sox in danger of missing the playoffs?
Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote wondered if the White Sox are in danger of missing the playoffs.
Yesterday · 11 min
Report: Kyler Gordon is away from Bears, working with his own trainer
Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote reacted to the news that Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon is away from the team and working with a personal trainer in his recovery from a calf injury that continues to sideline him.
Yesterday · 19 min
Are you buying into the idea of the Bears being regression candidates?
Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed the narrative that the Bears are a prime candidate for regression in 2026. Do they agree or disagree with that notion?
Yesterday · 9 min
Bears fans, don’t overlook the Panthers
Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote issued a warning to the Bears and their fans — don't overlook the Panthers on Sunday.
Yesterday · 12 min
Rome Odunze was the only player not on the field for Bears practice
Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed the Bears' health situation.
Yesterday · 15 min
Cubs waste a strong start by Matthew Boyd in 4-3 loss to Brewers
Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote broke down the Cubs' 4-3 loss to the Brewers on Monday.
Sunday · 43 min
Interviews of the Week on 104.3 The Score: Aug. 31-Sept. 4
In Interviews of the Week on 104.3 The Score, SiriusXM Radio host/analyst Brian Hoyer joined the Rahimi & Grote Show to discuss Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' progress as he enters his third NFL season; Chicago Sports Network analyst Clay Harbor joined the Haugh & Payton Show to discuss Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon's injury saga and Chicago's outlook on defense; and Fantasy Football World host Paul Charchian joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to share advice for your fantasy football drafts.
Saturday · 35 min
Best of the Bears: Kyler Gordon's injury saga continues
In the Best of the Bears this week, Tribune reporter Brad Biggs joined the Haugh & Payton Show to discuss cornerback Kyler Gordon's injury saga as he remains sidelined by a calf ailment, much to the dismay of team brass; Matt Spiegel and Ryan McGuffey broke down what Bears head coach Ben Johnson meant when he noted that quarterback Caleb Williams is "less goofy" now than he was in 2025; and David Haugh and Jarrett Payton shared their rankings of the best teams in the NFC and discussed where the Bears fit in.
Saturday · 43 min
Listen To This: The best Bears sound of the week! | Take The North
It's time for another edition of Listen To This! Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote have picked out the best Bears sound of the week. We hear from quarterback Caleb Williams (via dramatic reading from Grote), former NFL quarterback Brian Hoyer, offensive coordinator Press Taylor and Score football analyst Anthony Herron. But to begin this episode, Wiederer has an update from Halas Hall, where a pair of key Bears players left practice with apparent injuries.
Friday · 2 hr 37 min
Full Show — September 4, 2026
Mark Grote and Gabe Ramirez discussed Cubs right-hander Kevin Gausman's gem in leading his club to a 2-1 win against the Brewers on Thursday. They also welcomed on Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic to discuss the latest Bears storylines.
Friday · 37 min
Kevin Gausman dominates Brewers in Cubs’ 2-1 win (Hour 1)
Mark Grote and Gabe Ramirez opened their show by discussing Cubs right-hander Kevin Gausman's gem in the club's 2-1 win against the rival Brewers on Thursday at Wrigley Field. After that, they discussed the White Sox's 6-2 loss to the Astros on Thursday and pondered a question. If the White Sox don't make the playoffs, how would you view their season? Later, they discussed how Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong got a lot of support from Chicago's other young star athletes at the game Thursday.
Friday · 37 min
James 'Big Cat' Williams talks Bears' left tackle competition, Garrett Bradbury (Hour 2)
In the second hour, Mark Grote and Gabe Ramirez were joined by former Bears offensive lineman James "Big Cat" Williams to discuss the team's left tackle competition, center Garrett Bradbury's fit and more. After that, Grote and Ramirez shared why they're a little worried about the Bears' matchup against the Panthers in their season opener on Sept. 13. Later, the guys held the Halftime segment.
Friday · 41 min
5 On It & Vinnie Duber talks Cubs (Hour 3)
In the third hour, Mark Grote and Gabe Ramirez discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment. After that, the guys welcomed on Vinnie Duber of the Sun-Times to discuss Cubs right-hander Kevin Gausman throwing a gem to lead his club to a 2-1 win against the Brewers on Thursday. He also reflected on Cubs star center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong's brilliant season.

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