Best Jon Astro Podcasts (2025)

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Hour 2: Mariners Catcher Cal Raleigh on being the MLB Home Run Leader 42:52

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Shannon Drayer has her weekly conversations with Mariners Catcher Cal Raleigh to discuss what it feels like being the MLB Home Run leader, what the national attention on him has been like, and how his hitting mindset has evolved this season, Bob and Dave hear Aaron Rodgers’ surprising post football plans in Whyman, and they wrap up the week by read…

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Hour 1: Jon Morosi on what kind of team the Mariners are right now 43:23

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Bob and Dave have their weekly conversation with Jon Morosi to get his thoughts on exactly what kind of team the Mariners are right now, their current playoff outlook, how they can fix their inconsistent offense, whether they’ll be aggressive buyers at the MLB Trade Deadline, and Cal Raleigh’s historic season, they look back on two devastating loss…

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Full Show -- June 27, 2025 2:28:48

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Kyle Tucker said he could see himself signing long-term in Chicago (Hour 1) 22:19

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Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by discussing whether the Astros, who host the Cubs this weekend, still have a cloud hanging over them from their sign-stealing cheating scandal. After that, listened and reacted to Cubs star right fielder Kyle Tucker's recent comments to NBC-5 reporter Mike Berman about his future as free agency l…

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The Athletic Football Show broke down Caleb Williams' rookie season (Hour 2) 43:42

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In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to The Athletic Football Show's analysis of Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' tape from his rookie season. What does Williams need to improve on most? After that, the entire crew competed in another edition of Categories. Later, Spiegel and Holmes shared why the Bulls’ work in the NBA Dra…

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Keith Smith: $25 million annually is a fair deal for Josh Giddey, Bulls (Hour 3) 41:39

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In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Keith Smith of Spotrac to preview NBA free agency and to discuss what Bulls guard Josh Giddey's next contract could look like as he's set to hit restricted free agency. After that, Spiegel and Holmes discussed the competition between the 2024 White Sox and these 2025 Rockies to have…

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Sahadev Sharma: Kyle Tucker is on pace to have his highest WAR season (Hour 4) 41:07

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In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened to former Cubs coach Mike Napoli share a story about longtime MLB manager Terry Francona allowing him to miss an obligation while he was hot at a blackjack table. After that, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic joined the show to discuss Cubs star Kyle Tucker's superb season and the latest sto…

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Sahadev Sharma: Kyle Tucker is on pace to have his highest WAR season 17:07

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Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic to discuss Cubs star Kyle Tucker's superb season and the latest storylines surrounding the club.

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Mike Napoli shares a story about Tito Francona telling him to stay at the casino 4:11

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Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened to former Cubs coach Mike Napoli share a story about longtime MLB manager Terry Francona allowing him to miss an obligation while he was hot at a blackjack table.

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Chase for Disgrace: Is Laurence going to Denver on the Fourth of July? 12:03

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Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed the competition between the 2024 White Sox and these 2025 Rockies to have the most losses in MLB history. The show is getting antsy. Also, is Holmes going to watch the White Sox and Rockies play in Denver on the Fourth of July?

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Keith Smith: $25 million annually is a fair deal for Josh Giddey, Bulls 18:13

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Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Keith Smith of Spotrac to preview NBA free agency and to discuss what Bulls guard Josh Giddey's next contract could look like as he's set to hit restricted free agency.

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Categories! 1st-half home run leaders, strikeout leaders & vacation spots 9:54

3h ago9:54

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The entire Spiegel & Holmes crew competes in another edition of Categories.

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The Athletic Football Show broke down Caleb Williams' rookie season 17:22

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Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to The Athletic Football Show's analysis of Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' tape from his rookie season. What does Williams need to improve on most?

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Kyle Tucker said he could see himself signing long-term in Chicago 10:04

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Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to Cubs star right fielder Kyle Tucker's recent comments to NBC-5 reporter Mike Berman about his future as free agency looms after this season.

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Does any stench remain from the Astros cheating scandal? 5:47

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Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed whether the Astros, who host the Cubs this weekend, still have a cloud hanging over them from their sign-stealing cheating scandal.

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Wimbledon Windup with The Athletic's Charlie Eccleshare 44:52

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Jordan Robinson is back to recap another wild week in women's sports, and is joined by The Athletic's Charlie Eccleshare to dig into the outlook heading into Wimbledon, and why it is quietly one of the greatest events at championing equality. Plus the latest on WNBA money moves, adidas shoe deals, and this week's TV Guide!…

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Full Show — June 26, 2025 51:19

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Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed the Cubs' 3-0 win against the Cardinals on Thursday afternoon and the Bulls' selection of French forward Noa Essengue at No. 12 overall in the NBA Draft on Wednesday evening.

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Hour 1: Do you want to see Cal Raleigh in the Home Run Derby? 23:26

10h ago23:26

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Bob and Dave look back on the good and the bad from the Mariners shutout loss to the Twins, they break down George Kirby’s great start, and they ask if Cal Raleigh participating in the MLB Home Run Derby could hurt him in the second half of the season.

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Full Show — June 25, 2025 2:37:18

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Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes welcomed on Cubs manager Craig Counsell to discuss his club’s state of mind amid a rough patch. Spiegel and Holmes also previewed the NBA Draft.

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Craig Counsell talks Pete Crow-Armstrong's mental lapse, Cubs' mindset (Hour 1) 28:15

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Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by breaking down the Cubs’ frustrating 8-7 loss to the Cardinals on Tuesday. After that, Cubs manager Craig Counsell joined the show to discuss the loss and the team's mindset amid a rough patch.

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Examining the building angst surrounding the Cubs' struggles in June (Hour 2) 42:56

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In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes examined the building angst around the Cubs’ rough patch. After that, they reacted to audio from Maryland center Derik Queen and pondered whether the Bulls could select him with the 12th overall pick in the NBA Draft on Wednesday evening. Later, they celebrated Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner’s …

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Hour 2: Seahawks legend Dave Krieg on his favorite memories of playing in Seattle 24:24

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Bob and Dave are joined by former Seahawks QB Dave Krieg to celebrate being named to the Seahawks Top 50 team and to look back on his favorite moments of playing with Wyman in Seattle.

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Hour 1: The Mariners keep winning, can’t gain ground on the Astros in the AL West 42:22

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Bob and Dave look at what last night’s win over the Twins did to the Mariners hopes of winning the AL West, they hear what some prominent national MLB analysts are saying about the Cal Raleigh’s chances of being named MVP, they hear what the other Seattle Sports hosts had to say about new Seahawks QB Sam Darnold and Rowdy Tellez being DFA’d in the …

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Ricky O'Donnell brings blunt truths about the Bulls front office (Hour 3) 41:51

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In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to a fan being ejected from Rate Field on Tuesday for making an inappropriate comment about Diamondbacks infielder Ketel Marte's late mother. After that, Ricky O'Donnell of SB Nation joined the show to discuss the Bulls' options in the NBA Draft and to share blunt truths about the team's f…

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Gary Parrish breaks down NBA Draft options for the Bulls (Hour 4) 44:15

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In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Gary Parrish of CBS Sports to discuss the Bulls' options with the 12th overall pick in the NBA Draft. After that, Spiegel and Holmes took a look around the NL Central and discussed how the rest of the division is getting hot while the Cubs are scuffling.…

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A look around the ever-tightening NL Central 7:47

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Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes took a look around the NL Central and discussed how the rest of the division is getting hot while the Cubs are scuffling.

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Gary Parrish breaks down NBA Draft options for the Bulls 17:55

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Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Gary Parrish of CBS Sports to discuss the Bulls' options with the 12th overall pick in the NBA Draft.

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Ricky O'Donnell brings blunt truths about the Bulls front office 14:39

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Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Ricky O'Donnell of SB Nation to discuss the Bulls' options in the NBA Draft and to share blunt truths about the team's front office.