Best Mike Hightower Podcasts (2025)

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Best of the Cubs: Shota Imanaga hits free agency 37:58

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In the Best of the Cubs this week, Score baseball insider Bruce Levine joined the Mully & Haugh Show to react to left-hander Shota Imanaga entering free agency after the Cubs and he declined options on his contract; Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris wondered how the Cubs will spend their money this offseason as star right fielder Kyle Tucker seems s…

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Best of the Bears: Colston Loveland is making an impact 37:58

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In the Best of the Bears this week, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed Bears rookie tight end Colston Loveland winning the NFC Offensive Player of the Week honor and detailed how he's taking on a bigger role for Chicago; Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed how quarterback Caleb Williams has improved his pocket presence; a…

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Full Show — November 7, 2025 2:47:31

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Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote previewed the Bears-Giants game Sunday at Soldier Field.

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If Bears want to make playoffs, they have to beat Giants (Hour 1) 38:27

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Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote opened their show by discussing how the Bears need to beat the Giants on Sunday if they're to reach the playoffs this season. Later, they discussed Bears right tackle Darnell Wright's stellar season and how head coach Ben Johnson views "wins above replacement" in football.…

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Adam Hoge & Tiki Barber preview Bears-Giants game (Hour 2) 43:58

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In the second hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by CHGO host Adam Hoge to share his keys to the Bears-Giants matchup Sunday at Soldier Field. After that, former NFL running back and current WFAN host Tiki Barber joined the show to preview the Bears-Giants game. Later, Rahimi, Harris and Grote held the Halftime segment, …

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5 On It & Kevin Fishbain previews Bears-Giants game (Hour 3) 41:24

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In the third hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment. After that, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic joined the show to preview the Bears-Giants game Sunday. Later, Rahimi, Harris and Grote discussed Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker winning a Silver Slugger award and wondered if fans …

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Inside the Locker Room & sharing our Bears-Giants predictions (Hour 4) 43:42

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In the final hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote held their Inside the Locker Room segment, with Grote sharing the best sound from the Bears recently. Later, they shared their predictions for the Bears-Giants game Sunday.

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Transition: Bears provided Caleb Williams with tools, and it's paying dividends 19:24

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Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote welcomed on Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes for the daily transition segment.

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Inside the Locker Room: Rome Odunze responds to his dad’s tweets 17:40

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Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote held their Inside the Locker Room segment, with Grote sharing the best sound from the Bears recently.

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How much do Cubs fans care about Kyle Tucker winning a Silver Slugger award? 8:35

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Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Marshall Grote discussed Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker winning a Silver Slugger award and wondered if fans of the team even care.

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Kevin Fishbain discusses how Bears are navigating their decimated defense 15:54

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Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic to preview the Bears-Giants game Sunday.

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Tiki Barber previews Bears-Giants game, talks Kyle Monangai's emergence 15:23

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Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by NFL running back and current WFAN host Tiki Barber to preview the Bears-Giants game Sunday at Soldier Field.

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Adam Hoge shares keys to Bears-Giants matchup 18:45

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Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by CHGO host Adam Hoge to share his keys to the Bears-Giants matchup Sunday at Soldier Field.

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Examining Bears coach Ben Johnson’s football 'wins above replacement' 8:41

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Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed how Bears head coach Ben Johnson views "wins above replacement" in football.

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Darnell Wright is emblematic of the Bears becoming a functional team 13:11

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Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed Bears right tackle Darnell Wright's stellar season.

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Full Show — November 6, 2025 2:48:37

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Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' progress at the midpoint of the season. They also welcomed on Score teammate Mark Grote for a Bears report live from Halas Hall.

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Ben Johnson gives a progress report on Caleb Williams (Hour 1) 43:08

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Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris opened their show by reacting to Bears head coach Ben Johnson's assessment of quarterback Caleb Williams' play at the midpoint of the season. Later, Harris explained that he doesn't expect Williams to have a big game against the Giants on Sunday, and he's just fine with that.…

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Do we feel any better about Ryan Poles now? (Hour 2) 42:05

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In the second hour, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed whether they have more confidence in Bears general manager Ryan Poles amid the team's 5-3 start and with his partnership with first-year head coach Ben Johnson showing early dividends. After that, fantasy football expert Paul Charchian joined the show to share advice for Week 10 of the …

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5 On It & Clay Harbor talks Bears (Hour 3) 41:44

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In the third hour, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment. After that, Chicago Sports Network analyst Clay Harbor joined the show to discuss Bears quarterback Caleb Williams rising to the occasion in clutch moments, what he has seen from Chicago’s offensive line and more.…

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If the Cubs aren’t going to pay Kyle Tucker, whom are they going to pay? (Hour 4) 41:39

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In the final hour, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris wondered how the Cubs will spend their money this offseason as star right fielder Kyle Tucker seems set to leave in free agency. After that, Score reporter/host Mark Grote joined the show to share a Bears report live from Halas Hall.

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Transition: T.J. Edwards held out of Bears practice again 17:57

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Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris welcomed on Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes for the daily transition segment.

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Bears report: Richard Hightower is working to fix special teams problems 15:06

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Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by Score reporter/host Mark Grote to share a Bears report live from Halas Hall.

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Clay Harbor is impressed with Caleb Williams' ability to close games 12:15

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Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by Chicago Sports Network analyst Clay Harbor to discuss Bears quarterback Caleb Williams rising to the occasion in clutch moments, what he has seen from Chicago’s offensive line and more.