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The Cubs of Occupied Chicago sweep the Angels and then head to San Francisco. More at http://www.patreon.com/bleacherbunch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Cubs won the series against the Brewers at Wrigley, but why doesn't it feel that way? More at http//www.patreon.com/bleacherbunch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Comedian and Brewers fan Eric Wielo discusses Johnny Manziel's interview with Anthony Rizzo and the Cubs-Brewers 5 game series beginning at Wrigley. More at http://www.patreon.com/bleacherbunch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Danny Rockett does a solo B-Clock show and riffs on your complaints as he spins the wheel of Cubs Fan Grievances. More at http://www.patreon.com/bleacherbunch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Ranters of the Year, Joey "Wrigleyville Bum" Waltz and Boomer Bill Sugas join Cotton and Rockett to recap a fun weekend and a .500 Cubs homestand. More at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Ranters Win! But the Cubs lose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The 2025 MLB Trade Deadline has come and gone — and the Chicago Cubs made some moves… but was it enough? In this live reaction episode of Bricks Behind the Ivy, Jeff (@CandidCubs) breaks down what the Cubs did, what they didn't do, and whether Jed Hoyer's strategy puts this team in position to make a serious playoff push.
The Cubs under newly re-signed Jed Hoyer make minor deadline moves. Is it enough to win the Central? Danny, Michael, Sara, and Eric Wielo discuss the sleepy NLC and the Cubs series loss to the Brewers. More at http://www.patreon.com/bleacherbunch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cotton made a mistake on Cubs Pod this morning, and this is him telling you he messed up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cubs salvage the last game of the series and Shota looks good again, but Jed is still bad at his job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This one's from the heart. In this episode, I take time to reflect on the passing of my childhood hero, Ryne Sandberg — and the impact he had not just on the Cubs, but on me personally. Ryno wasn't just a great player. He was my player. And this week hit hard.
Bonus peak into the Cubs Pod series, normally only available to Patreon supporters. Come join us this weekend for Ranterfest! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ryne Sandberg died. And that's all that really matters. But the Cubs also lost, and so did the Cubs chance at a better future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sara, Mike, and Danny commiserate on Jed Hoyer's extension before the Cubs face the Brewers at Wrigley North. More at http://www.patreon.com/bleacherbunch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why do the Milwaukee Brewers keep winning—despite low payroll, few stars, and constant roster turnover? In this episode of Bricks Behind the Ivy, Cubs fan Jeff Ragauskis sits down with Jake McKibbin from Brewer Fanatic to uncover the real reasons Milwaukee remains a threat year after year. From elite pitching development to smart front office moves and clubhouse culture, this is a must-watch for Cubs fans trying to understand their biggest NL Central rival.
Things get wild on the base-paths on the South Side and the Cubs win the series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Danny is gonna have a massive coronary live on air if dumb people don't start acting smart! We pregame the Sox-Cubs and preview the big Brewers series this week! More at http://www.patreon.com/bleacherbunch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Horton shoves, Happ homers, Shaw goes 8 straight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Walking through the last two losses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jeff Ragauskis checks in after attending the 2025 Home Run Derby with thoughts on how to fix MLB's biggest showcase event. Then, it's a reality check in the NL Central—why are the Brewers so consistent, and what can the Cubs learn from their rival's success? It's a jam-packed midseason episode of Bricks Behind the Ivy, full of insight, frustration, and plenty of fan perspective.
Cubs shut out Royals against old ass Rich Hill. Boyd dominant. Join our Patreon for Cubs Pod every day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Josh "The Basket Man" joins us to talk about what it was like to fall into the bleacher baskets at Wrigley Field. Plus, we discuss the Cubs and Brewers divisional race while facing the nickel-dime Royals. More at http://www.patreon.com/bleacherbunch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cubs get a Royal Beatdown in Wrigley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Alex Cohen of Marquee Network and the Iowa Cubs joins Bricks Behind the Ivy for a “State of the Union” on the Chicago Cubs. From key storylines in Triple-A to what's next for the big-league club, we cover it all — prospects, pitching depth, trade deadline outlook, and the importance of July baseball. We also go behind the mic with Alex to hear how broadcasting in Des Moines gives him a front-row seat to the Cubs' future — and why he believes in what's ahead at Wrigley Field.
Counsell goes with the lefty platoon and the Cubs lose to the Red Sox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cubs are the best team in baseball after beating the formerly streaking Red Sox. This free bonus episode of Cubs Pod Brought to you by our Patreon supporters who get daily and ad-free access. Join us! http://www.patreon.com/sonranto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Another free preview of Cubs Pod, our daily game reaction normally available only to Bleacher Bunch Patreon supporters. Check it out and join us August 1 at Ranterfest! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Bleacher Bunch welcomes Na7ive Na7ions D.J. Carrasco on the Eve of their Youth Baseball Tournament for Native Athletes, and LaVont'e Stewart from https://www.lostboyzinc.org/ to celebrate the real All-Stars of baseball. http://www.patreon.com/bleacherbunch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Danny and Lyle chop it up about the All-Star Game and talk about the upcoming series between the upcoming series between the Cubs and Red Sox. More at http://www.patreon.com/sonranto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Cubs win 2 of 3 in NYC as Shota leads them to the All Star Break in 1st place! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Matthew Boyd is an All Star, but doesn't get to pitch in the actual all star game so he decides to have his own All Star Start in the Bronx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Cubs avoid the sweep in Minnesota. To listen to Cubs Pod every day! Join our Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/bleacherbunch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Cubs had a bit of a rough time in Minnesota, and now face the Yankees to cap off the pre-all-star 1st half. Come to RanterFest! http://www.sonranto.com/ranterfest More at http://www.patreon.com/bleacherbunch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Eli tells you all about how the Cubs lost another game in Minneapolis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Cubs lose the opener (badly) in Minnesota. This is a FREE TRIAL version of Cubs Pod brought to you by our Patreon supporters. Get Cubs Pod every day ad-free by subscribing for as little as 1 dollar a month at http://www.patreon.com/bleacherbunch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The 7th inning stretch was butchered (again). Danny, Lyle, and Michael go through some of the Cubs all-time worst renditions of "Take Me Out to the Ballgame", as we celebrate a 5-1 week vs. the Guardians and Cardinals. Get your tickets to RanterFest on August 2nd! More at http://www.patreon.com/bleacherbunch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Cubs have hit a wall in June — but is the season really slipping away? Jeff and Pat dive into the numbers, the emotions, and what needs to change before the All-Star break.Plus:• Bobby Bonilla Day and baseball's weirdest payday• Summer vibes and 4th of July thoughts• A visit from the Eriksen family at Wrigley Fire Bar & Grill
Chris Silotto joins Son Ranto for some B-Clocking as we recap a paid of split Astros games and preview the Guardians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Follow Michael Cotton down the Baseball Rabbithole as he tries to find out why the championship is called The World Series, which takes us all the way back almost 20 years before MLB and talks about the long forgotten Cup Era of championships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sara, Danny, and Michael do a little first half Cubs trivia, recap the Cardinals series and preview the Astros this weekend! Early and ad free access when you support the Bleacher Bunch for only 1 dollar at http://www.patreon.com/bleacherbunch FREE TRIALS AVAILABLE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices