Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show
Transition: Spiegel, Harris to meet in Tecmo Super Bowl showdown Thursday
22 Apr 2026
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Chapter 1: What humorous observations are made about hygiene?
Herb joins us in studio right now. And, and, Marshall, he smells great. And that, to me, that is bonus points. He did.
Hygiene is important. I really think it's one of those things that I know it, you know it, it sounds like common sense. There's a lot of people on this planet right now who do not take the same basic baseline appreciation for good hygiene.
Who do you want to spray down the most? If you had to spray somebody down at the score. With what? Yeah, who's spraying them with? I'm going to hose you right down, Spiegel.
You hear me? There's no kink shaming on our show. There's no kink shaming now that we're past 2 p.m., right? That's right.
However you get down, as long as everyone is on board.
You guys kink shame freely between 10 and 2, but after 2.
The breaks are hot up in the studio. I'm going to tell you that right now.
As Shock G said, do what you like.
That's right. That is absolutely right. We welcome you back in to Rahimi Harrison-Garoti. You hear Spiegel and Holmes. We're going to talk to those guys here in just a second. But thank yous to the people who helped make this show great today, including our wonderful producers, Ray Diaz and Tyler Buterbaugh. They have done a great job like they always do.
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Chapter 2: How do the hosts discuss their upcoming Tecmo Super Bowl matchup?
No, but go on.
I believe the Torque people are the sponsor of the Great Play of the Game and the Cubs postgame show now as well.
Are they doing any of the work downstairs in the Mighty Prudential in the maze that we have to go through? It's a maze. It's a labyrinth. To get through the building?
I've been wondering what's going on because I was like, what is happening right now?
You don't know? It's the desperation of downtown buildings to be attractive, to draw workers back into them. Is Panda coming back? I don't know, but didn't we just have one of these a couple years ago? Every time I see a corporate-infused remodel, I think it's a boondoggle. I got to tell you.
I think it's like, we're going to fire a whole bunch of people, but we're going to make it look real good in the process. That's very depressing. We've been through that around these parts, Marshall. Is Kevin Warren in charge of it?
Oh, yeah. Oh. There's enough space down there. I didn't really think about the dark side of it that people would get fired for, but I like it when they make more lounging areas and places to drink coffee like they did in Tower 2 here in our building.
It's beautiful over there. Have you walked through our lobby and been like, you know, they really need to redo this? Once? Have you had that thought once? If it's disc or pickleball, what do you choose?
Yeah, there was that thing.
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Chapter 3: What insights are shared about the impact of video games on culture?
I played sports outside. Yeah, because you were born in 1942. All right. It's on. It's on. It's on. Okay. Show announcement. Tomorrow, it's a station announcement. It's two shows. Wow. Tomorrow at 2 o'clock during the Cubs game, we will be streaming on both Twitch and YouTube as Marshall and I play our long-awaited Tecmo Super Bowl matchup. We're going to do a best of three.
First game, Marshall picks the team, and then I will pick the opponent. And he will be controller two. I will be controller one. Game two, I pick the team, and I will be controller two. He'll be controller one. He gets to pick the opponent. And if needed, game three will be a Pro Bowl. Two outstanding rosters against each other. If you know that music. Game on tomorrow.
I get the loser.
After the three-game set? This has been in the making for at least two years? At least a year and a half.
At least a year and a half.
Game on. Who has put this off more? Who has been more anxious to have this competition? Has it been Marshall? Has it been Spiegel? As Lawrence steps out of the conversation.
I think there was a while there where I was ducking Marshall. Really? You could say that. I appreciate that accountability. Yeah, man, I'm good with that. You know, because here's the thing. During my Tecmo heyday, when I wanted to go pro, when I thought I was one of the best that there'd ever been.
I heard of you back in the day, yeah.
I was using a lot of arrogance-inducing marijuana. So I... I came... Is that a strain? Yes. Why, yes. I believe it would be. Certain strands of sativa really made me think that I was much better at all kinds of things than I was.
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Chapter 4: How do the hosts reflect on their past experiences with video games?
Maybe you win. I don't know. Stop leaking confidence into this matchup. Go into it thinking you're going to win.
It would have been very, very good at lots of different moments in my life. So we will see. I'm looking forward to it. I love the game. You know what I didn't realize? The Tecmo Super Bowl is the first game that both the Players Association and the league had licensed it. So in previous games, you had teams that were right, but the players were off.
QB Eagles.
Right. Or you had the players that were right, but the teams were off. QB Bills. Starting with Tecmo Super Bowl. QB Bills. You had both the players and the teams. But yes, QB Eagles, QB Bills, and QB Browns. For some reason, Bernie Kosar was like, I'm too good for this game. Those are the three that were not licensed. It's like the Michael Jordan with NBA Jam. Right, but that's Michael Jordan.
Jordan yeah still disappointing Randall Cunningham Jim Kelly okay maybe but QB Browns what was my man's name instead of Barry Bonds it was John I'll come up with it in just a second it was Dowd wasn't it was it John Dowd now would you like to hear a fun score connection to that yes but why it was John Dowd because the Dowd report I got it so I was producing the Murph and Fred show back in the day how was that by the way can you tell us about your experience no just kidding
Everyone's hurt. Did you enjoy your time on the show? We had John Dowd on the show to talk about Pete Rose and the Dowd Report. And I got on the phone with him afterwards and I said, did you know that in this game, the Barry Bonds character is named John Dowd? And he was like, what? Like, what do you mean, producer? And then I get in the mail, like a week later, a signed copy of the Dow report.
Oh, I do remember this story.
I remember you getting that, Lawrence.
It's one of my most prized sports pieces of memorabilia. That's so cool. And he sent me a note saying that his grandson was playing the game. And showed it to him. And showed it to him.
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Chapter 5: What are the hosts' thoughts on the current state of the Chicago Cubs?
Yeah, shout out to Connor O'Donnell, who has the emulator, the controllers, is working on an overlay for the video stream, is ready with absolutely everything. He checked the controllers. He said they're lightly used, which is what you want. Yeah, you don't want anything you have to break in. So Connor is all over it.
I mean, this is what Twitch was made for. It really was. You go and see all these people making millions of dollars, hundreds of thousands of dollars a month, twitching video games. And little did you know, when you were taking the arrogant strain of cannabis... This would become a job for people. That you could make millions of dollars doing this.
If it was 20 years later, I would have gone pro. Speaks, it's amazing. Because over at DePaul, where the sports radio station is in the DePaul Center on Jackson, where my office is across the street, we have a lab. We have a sports gaming lab. And I'm like, I remember when they said it, I was like, what? Oh. Wait, so you can come here and do this? Yeah, it's open to students and faculty.
You can just reserve a space. Amazing. And I'm like, we are now living in the future. When was this when we were in kids? Yes!
I know, man.
Yes!
Remember when parents used to tell kids, I know this because I had parents and I was a kid, look, stop playing those video games. You can't make money doing video games. And who knew? That's not a career. I still say that to my son. He's 14. So you lie to your son, is what you're saying. But he has to do his homework.
Yes. He's got to get his homework done.
Instead of lying, you just introduce him to the belt. Right. I don't tell him it's not a career, because I can't pretend it's not. But the man's got to do his homework. He does, though. We're enjoying playing MLB The Show these days, me and the Rooster, and barking back at Automated Boog. Like, Automated Boog. I played terrible defense, and Boog goes, yikes. And I was like, F you, Boog.
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Chapter 6: How do the hosts analyze the upcoming NFL draft?
No. I'm not backing off of that. But they have been rewarded with a motivated Shota, which is different than motivated Dayo. And healthy Shamar.
Don't even bring Motivated Dio into the conversation. We need it, though.
This is affecting the draft. It's like getting a free agent.
Motivated Dio and Healthy Shamar. Has Dio been an all-star? Because the last time I checked, Shota's been an all-star.
We'll find out after this year where he's motivated.
I'll take a Healthy Grady, Jared, while we're at it, too, if I may.
Healthy Grady? Yeah.
Are we going to get a season out of Grady Jarrett?
He went from old Grady Jarrett to old Grady Jarrett.
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Chapter 7: What discussions arise about player motivations and team strategies?
Coach, what are we doing? Come on.
Dave, what should we be talking about?
Dave, is there something specific you want to talk about? Well, it would be nice to talk about the Bears in the draft and a few players and a few names. I don't know.
Coach, give us a name.
How about Cade McDonald? You like that idea, Cade McDonald, the run-stuffer defensive lineman?
Yeah, I like him. I like him. I'm not big on these one-year starter guys. I get a little nervous. But he's worked into the rotation there, and I know they ā They substitute a lot and on and on and on. But, yeah, you know, the one thing about him is different than a lot of defensive linemen. He doesn't just take up blocks. I mean, the guy... He's had some sacks. He's had 30-plus solo tackles.
So I do like him, yes. Do I like him? Absolutely. Hey, Coach, we have a system that usually alerts us when you've gotten into town from Don Naples. So we should have known as soon as you get into town, we've got to go hardcore draft. We apologize, and we thank you for calling in.
Hey, Coach, how do you feel about T.J. Parker, the edge out of Clemson?
I like him. I like him. Yes, I think he has three or four edge guys. I like him down in that category. He'll probably be there. He'll be there. The kids from A&M will be there probably. Zion Young will probably be there. So, you know, they'll have a chance in an edge. We just got to be careful we don't take somebody ā
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Chapter 8: What final thoughts do the hosts have about the episode's main themes?
The guy is clean, smart. That's what that tells me. Yeah, I do like Proctor. Yeah, I like Proctor. I like Proctor. You know, giant guy. This kid's 6'7", I think, too.
All right, well, Coach Dave in a car, thanks for your call.
Thanks for a reef, Dave.
I appreciate it.
You refocused the show, man. Thank you. You refocused us. You got us back on track. Thank you.
I truly didn't mean to bother you.
No, no, no. You're not busy.
I get it. And we're going to have Dave tomorrow.
We're going to have Dave tomorrow on our show. Go back to your deodorizing players or staff or whatever you were doing in construction. Whatever you're talking about, have fun. Thank you, Coach. And I will see you tomorrow. I'll be there waiting for that Cubs game to wrap up.
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