# Rise and pine: The Score's 'Haugh & Payton' showing inexperience in new roles

> The Score's new morning show hosts David Haugh and Jarrett Payton struggle with radio format after two months.
- Title: Rise and pine: The Score's 'Haugh & Payton' showing…
- Summary: The Score's new morning show hosts David Haugh and Jarrett Payton struggle with radio format after two months. The Score's 'Haugh & Payton' show shows…
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- Source: Chicago Sun-Times — https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports-media/2026/10/29/the-score-david-haugh-jarrett-payton-chicago-sports-radio-dustin-rhoades-dan-bernstein-terry-boers-bears
- Published: 2026-10-29T16:30:34.575+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: the score, david haugh, jarrett payton, bears, chicago sports radio, sports radio, news, local
## New morning show starts
David Haugh and Jarrett Payton began co-hosting The Score’s morning show together Aug. 31 after The Score fired Mike Mulligan.
## Inexperience in radio
Two months into its existence, The Score’s 'Haugh & Payton' show is 0-for-3 at engaging listeners.
## Prisoner call incident
A man called from prison to discuss Bears’ victory against Falcons, but the show did not follow up.
## Prisoner story
The caller was in Waupun prison in Wisconsin and said he loved the Bears, watching games every Sunday.
## Haugh’s radio skills
Haugh, a longtime newspaper writer, talks long but lacks radio performance skills.
## Payton’s radio skills
Payton has a strong personality but needs more content beyond football.
## Payton’s football comment
Payton praised Caleb Williams’ ability to spin the ball, saying he is special and efficient.
## Interview with coach
Haugh and Payton interviewed Bulls coach Tiago Splitter, who disliked hearing his own voice.
## Comparison to past shows
The show is 1-for-3 compared to Boers and Bernstein’s past shows that kept listeners informed.
## Learning curve
Haugh and Payton must learn radio skills faster to improve the show.
## Key takeaway

The Score's 'Haugh & Payton' show shows inexperience in radio hosting after two months.