Anything Goes

Sam and Matt discuss the next step in their journey in podcasting as they have signed with Locked On to host a daily Cubs show. The new show will launch this week. Until then, make sure you are following Sam and Matt and also are following/subscribing to your preferred way of listening:  Subscribe to Locked On Cubs on Apple Subscribe to Locked On Cubs on Spotify Subscribe to Locked On Cubs on YouTube Follow @LockedOnCubs on Twitter Follow Matt on Twitter @matt_cozzi Follow Sam on Twitter @SamOlbur *Apologies for any audio issues this episode*

It's over 100 degrees outside but Sam and Matt aren't cooling down about the Cubs as the team are now losers of eight straight games. A lot to discuss in this episode -- why the current team is so bad, roster moves without transparency, lack of pitching depth, impact of injuries, doubting the plan moving forward, and more. 

Episode 90 of Anything Goes! The Cubs faced a big challenge this past week with 9 games in 7 days against their two biggest rivals, but they were competitive for nearly the entire stretch. Many positive signs with this team as we get a glimpse of the future in the present. Plus: Previewing the next slate of games, and Sam's stories (good ones!) from Wrigley on Saturday. 

Sam and Matt break down the Cubs/White Sox series from a big picture perspective. White Sox are supposed to be winning and the Cubs are retooling, but is it actually playing out that way on the field? 

The big league Cubs may not be playing well, but there are many positives going on in the minor leagues. Sam and Matt go over updates on propsects on how valuable that is moving forward. Plus: The White Sox need to start winning and a turning point for the entire season might now be in front of them. 

Sam and Matt recap how the Cubs performed this past week and look ahead to the next set of games, which are all favorable. Plus: Sam reviews his weekend trip to Las Vegas, and much more. 

Sam and Matt record their latest episode DURING the first two innings of Cubs/Padres on Monday night. This is a must listen as the duo discusses the troubles for the Northsiders, what to watch for the rest of the season, and much more. 

The Cubs finished this week exactly how Sam and Matt thought: 2-4 combined against the Braves and Brewers and 9-13 on the season as matchups with the White Sox and Dodgers are looming. They break it all down plus the usual laughs and more. 

Sam and Matt break down all things Cubs as the North Siders lose two out of three to the Rays and three out of four to the Pirates. The Cubs are struggling in close games, so what should we expect amid a tough schedule ahead? Plus: Continuing to evaluate the radio and TV products for the Cubs, White Sox with seven straight losses, and much more. 

The Cubs split the series with the Rockies and finish 3-3 on the road trip. Sam and Matt break it all down like only they can. Good signs from the offense, solid bullpen performances, questionable starting pitching, up and down defense and baserunning, odd decision making by David Ross, and more. Note: This episode was recorded *before* the Cubs posted their win over the Rockies on Sunday. 

Full recap of the first weekend of the 2022 MLB season and how the Cubs performed. Encouraging signs from the offense and starting pitching with question marks regarding decision making by manager David Ross. Sam and Matt go in depth on Cubs plus more, including the usual comedic moments from the pair of hosts. 

With Opening Day approaching, Sam and Matt preview the Cubs for the 2022 season. What will the roster look like, will the pitching hold up, who are players to watch, will Contreras and/or Heyward be traded, and other questions. Sam also guarantees(!) the Cubs will make the playoffs in 2023. Later in the show is best and worst of the week, and much more. 

Sam and Matt open the 80th episode of the show eulogizing Illinois and Iowa as both teams lost in the opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament. We also get a teaching update and a Hinge update from Matt. All of that and much more on this edition of Anything Goes! 

Sam and Matt jump on and share their excitement for the NCAA Tournament, including a preview for their respective teams in both Illinois and Iowa. 

Sam and Matt discuss Big Ten basketball, the conflict in Ukraine, and much more. 

Sam and Matt catch up on all things Illinois and Iowa basketball, celebrate Presidents Day, best and worst of the week, and much more. 

Sam opens the show reviewing his experience at a Super Bowl party -- and why people shouldn't bring their dog out with them in public. Plus: More Super Bowl discussion, Illinois and Iowa basketball updates, best and worst of the week, and more. 

Sam and Matt discuss the weather, old shows turned remakes, Bears press conference, Illinois basketball playing well, best and worst of the week, and more. 

The Bears hired their new GM (Ryan Poles) and HC (Matt Eberflus). Matt opens the show disagreeing with Eberflus as the coaching hire in an era when offense is a priority, and with Josh McDaniels and Jim Harbaugh seemingly available. We break down the hires and what it means moving forward. Plus: Best and worst of the week and more. 

Sam and Matt open the show discussing the historic NFL playoff weekend and how it relates to the Bears, who are busy interviewing MANY candidates for GM and head coach. Later, the guys reflect on Chicago sports media with the recent passings of Jeff Dickerson and Les Grobestein. Plus: Best and worst of the week, a TV reporter gets hit by a car, and more.

Sam and Matt open up with discussing winter's pros and cons and the transition of seasons. They also revisit old TV shows and the nostalgia of them. Plus: The Bulls will be fine despite a tough stretch, Sam is bowling more, best and worst of the week, and more. 

Sam and Matt break down another mishandling by the Bears. The Bears fire Ryan Pace and Matt Nagy, but then owner George McCaskey conducts a pathetic press conference, detailing little changes to the management structure. Plus: Reviewing possible head coach candidates and outlining the players on the roster who are actually valuable, best and worst of the week -- including Sam not finding food at Target -- and more. 

Final show of 2021! Sam and Matt review their year from both a sports and personal perspective. Later, they do a taste test with five different matchups of Coke and Pepsi products. 

Since this is Episode 69, Sam opens the show reminiscing about the 1969 Cubs. Plus: The Bears get exposed in front of a national audience, Matt joins the online dating world, best and worst of the week, previewing the year in review show next week, and more. 

Reviewing the Bears latest defeat to the Packers and how the team's struggles start at the top with owner George McCaskey. Plus: Seeing Len Kasper's band over the weekend, best and worst of the week, and much more. 

Sam and Matt do their best and worst of the week as the entire episode. An NBA team really lost by 73 points, Iowa loses 42-3 in the Big Ten Championship, Cubs sign Marcus Stroman, Bulls in first place, Bears continue to be inept, and more. 

Thanksgiving episode! Sam and Matt open the show by breaking down Billboard's list of the Top 10 artists of all time. Michael Jackson is No. 8 and Sam is understandably frustrated by it. Plus: The Bears continue to be a joke, best and worst of the week, and more. 

We open the show breaking down Bears/Steelers on MNF, including the debacle by the officials. Plus: Best and worst of the week and much more. Lots of laughs (mostly by Matt) on this show.  For further listening: Check out the Cary-Grove Football Show! 

We are LIVE from Sam's apartment. Sam and Matt open the show with the Bears continued struggles and Matt Nagy's weirdness. Plus: Cubs claim Wade Miley off waivers, Braves win the World Series, college football is a bad product this season, getting texts on your birthday, Christmas music on the radio, and much more. 

The Bears get crushed by the Buccaneers, Illinois upsets Penn State in 9 OTs, construction above Sam's apartment, and more. 

Despite glimpses of improvement, the Bears fell -- again -- to Aaron Rodgers and the Packers. If the Bears have a chance to make the playoffs with this defense, then should Andy Dalton start at QB instead of Justin Fields? Plus: Another nightmare experience at Jimmy John's, and much more. This episode was recorded in person at Sam's so enjoy! 

Bears win, Hawkeyes win, Fury vs. Wilder, playoff baseball, and more.

The Bears defeat the Lions and Justin Fields looked a lot better in this game. Plus: Bears possibly moving to the suburbs, White Sox in the playoffs, and much more. 

Thanks to the defense the Bears win their first game of the season, a 20-13 victory over the Bengals. Andy Dalton left the game due to injury so Justin Fields played a lot; however, Matt Nagy won't commit to a starter moving forward. Sam and Matt break all of it down like only they can. Plus: Best and worst of the week and much more. 

Instant reaction to the Bears season opening 34-14 loss to the Rams. Plus: Iowa football off to a 2-0 start, best and worst of the week, and more. 

The Cubs have won six games in a row with Schwindel, Wisdom, and Ortega playing well and staying in the mix for 2022. Plus: Previewing the Bears as the season begins, best and worst of the week, and much more.

The one-year anniversary episode of Anything Goes! Sam and Matt open up debating whether the White Sox are a contender or pretender. Plus: Sam fills us in on his online dating conversations, Kanye West drops his new album, highlighting the best and worst of the show so far, and much more. 

Sam and Matt have a catch all episode, including leading off with a break down of their Friday night. Plus: An impromptu spelling bee, Justin Fields merch, driving too fast in parking lots, and much more. 

Sam opens the show this episode and quickly turns it over to Matt, who reviews his first week back in the classroom (it went well!). Plus, the Cubs are losing for a reason, more confusion with Marquee, White Sox walk off the Yankees in the Field of Dreams game, and much more -- including Sam's latest injury. 

Sam attended two weddings in five days, including one in Miami, and he has a lot to share about it. Plus: Matt enjoys comedy and previews his returns to the classroom this week, including concerns about the most recent narrative surrounding the pandemic. 

Emergency episode reacting to the Cubs trading Anthony Rizzo, Javier Baez, Kris Bryant, and others. 

Sam and Matt went bowling over the weekend and they have a lot to say about it! Plus: the White Sox are a good baseball team, frisbee golf, mac and cheese ice cream, and more. 

Episode 50 of Anything Goes! Since it is a milestone episode, Sam and Matt record in person for the first time ever. Sam wonders about his inability to bounce back from a long night as he gets older, catching up on the Cubs and possible trades, Matt is wary of the pandemic narrative changing again, and much more. 

Sam opens the episode detailing Lionel Messi and Argentina's win in the Copa America final and how much the victory means to his own fandom. Plus, the Cubs continue their downslide as the trade deadline approaches. 

That escalated quickly. The Cubs are now 8.5 games out of first place following a season altering week and possibly -- finally -- the end of an era. Plus, best and worst of the week and more. 

Sam and Matt break down the recent slide by the Cubs, but remind listeners of differences in strength of schedule for the Cubs and Brewers over the past month. Plus: Matt returns to Iowa, Sam doesn't want to talk to his hair stylist, Kyle Schwarber just hit another home run, and more. 

The Cubs are struggling offensively this month. Will they revert back to their old issues or turn it around and continue to contend in the NL Central? Plus, Sam is considering buying a pass to his local pool, Matt locked his keys in his car, and much more. 

Sam and Matt recap going to Saturday's Cubs/Cardinals game at Wrigley Field as the Cubs continue to roll. They also discuss their best and worst of the week and more. 

The Cubs are still playing well. Sam and Matt analyze the decision making this past week by manager David Ross, the pitching (and excuses) by Jake Arrieta, and how this team is still in good shape to remain at or near the top of the NL Central. Plus, how much would it take to eat competitively, best and worst of the week, and more. 

The Cubs continue their hot streak, Sam shares his recent interactions at the local gym, and Matt reflects on his first year of teaching. Plus: The possibility of watching only Wheel of Fortune for the rest of your life, best and worst of the week, and more. 

This is a Cubs only episode! Sam and Matt catch up on baseball as the Cubs approach first place in the NL Central. On the offense still performing well, bullpen dominance, starting pitching beginning to emerge, dealing with injuries, and more.