CHICAGO BEEF LEAGUE

Season is underway, audio issues are behind us and Suneel is already abysmal. At least thats what Aleks thinks. But he does have Matt Chapman. We dive into some hot starts and look ahead to week 3 matchups. We wrap up with more "the intangibles". We need movie recommendations for our segment! Please be kind and listen and review. Thank you! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chicago-beef/support

Without a doubt, you can now sniff 2023 opening day. Without a minute to spare, we've recorded our recap of the 2023 Chicago Beef League draft. Its filled with "refreshing" criticism, "the intangibles", outlandish comments, and a kind ask to the audience on our new movie segment. Please be a gent and listen & review. Thank you! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chicago-beef/support

Congrats to Short Round! How flawed is Purdue? Are you ready for Aleks's mock first round? We discuss those topics and more - including Chip's basement disaster - during the 2023 Pre-draft Episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chicago-beef/support

We are back from a rested and relaxing holiday break to bring you 90 minutes of bliss focused on who is likely being kept, tough decisions and who should likely make some trades (ahem: Vishnu). We close with a diddy about NBA & NFL MVPs, neither of which we pay any attention to. Production Note: we did NOT discuss Willow series but will in the next episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chicago-beef/support

This week we provide a quick World Cup update, dissect the new Willow series, and give you our top 10 SPs for 2023. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chicago-beef/support

Who did Josh beat in the 2022 Beef League Finals? We discuss the World Cup and recap our favorite - and least favorite - free agent signings during the Winter Meetings. And some surprises in between. Listen. Enjoy. You're welcome. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chicago-beef/support

In this episode we recap the first rounds of the playoffs and set the table for the 2022 Beef League Championship Week (sponsor pending) between Aleks and Josh. Asked to say a nice thing about the other, Aleks said of Josh, "he has tremendous body hair," and Josh said of Aleks, "he fluctuates weight better than a Siberian hamster." Other topics include some RARE compliments to a few Beef League teams, a run down of the top starting pitchers this year, Chip's defense of his statement that Connecticut is WEST of Chicago, and why Jerry Reinsdorf is the worst owner in professional sports. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chicago-beef/support

We recorded this 2-3 weeks ago and Aleks' forgot to edit and post. So I'm going to instead post lyrics from Christopher Cross' hit "Sailing": Well, it's not far down to paradise At least it's not for me And if the wind is right you can sail away And find tranquility Oh, the canvas can do miracles Just you wait and see, believe me It's not far to never never land No reason to pretend And if the wind is right you can find the joy Of innocence again Oh, the canvas can do miracles Just you wait and see, believe me Sailing Takes me away to where I've always heard it could be Just a dream and the wind to carry me Soon I will be free --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chicago-beef/support

What I want, you've got, but it might be hard to handle Like the flame that burns the candle, the candle feeds the flame, yeah, yeah What I got full stock of thoughts and dreams that scatter And you pull them all together, and how, I can't explain, oh yeah Well, well, you (ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh) You make my dreams come true (you, you) You (you, you). Narrator: We also discussed midseason standings, this weeks matchups, some surprising players and dissected Suneel's surprising team. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chicago-beef/support

We are back, and Chip is "under the weather". We return from Alaska, shred Jay's Battle of Evermore team (he's actually surprisingly fine) and eventually talk about our matchup this week: Ferni Willow vs Brute Squad. Good guys vs Bad guys. We also discuss what would be the best story on Aleks' future wikipedia page. Its kinda like a future 21st tombstone. All of mine start with him traveling to Australia and ending with him meeting a snake. We request your ideas. (Does anyone read this?) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chicago-beef/support

Oh boy. Back in less than a week, and this time Aleks' shreds another team: Chip's. Its unruly. Seriously, he isnt kind. We also yammer about things in Beef and the upcoming weeks, which should be fun. We finally pivot into Chip's Stat corner and dissect a stat. Aleks may have fallen asleep at this point. And we discuss fair trades. We give ideas out FOR FREE! (seriously, someone should pay us) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chicago-beef/support

We are finally back, mostly because Chip has been busy and we're both quite bitter about our records. This week we burrow deep into Aleks' team and their deep sorrow. And somehow he's doing very good. We shred/enliven his team and discuss some overall themes in fantasy baseball in 2022, especially the challenge in trading players. We note the upcoming schedule and our upcoming fishing expedition. You don't want to miss this week. Or miss it. What do we care? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chicago-beef/support

This week we recap the extended Chicago Beef League Week 1, we discuss troubling trends in fantasy baseball and pleasant surprises. A brief preview of Week 2, followed by a new RAPID FIRE segment. Then Chip wants to know if the new IT movies are appropriate for his kids to watch. You don't want to miss this week. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chicago-beef/support

We run through the 1st round of the 2022 CBL Draft, and then unleash quick team-by-team attacks. Who was the biggest loser? Who had the best draft? Chip's audio is FANTASTIC. Let's consider a GoFundMe to get Chip (1) better WiFi and (2) recording equipment that doesn't suck. Or, more accurately, let's all shame him until he prioritizes those upgrades himself. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chicago-beef/support

We discuss the upcoming Chicago Beef League draft! Why is Suneel going to take Suzuki? Chip's take on why he'd take Brandon Crawford over Tim Anderson. And how Chip pronounces mediocrity. Email your questions to ChicagoBeefLeague@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chicago-beef/support

And one of us is optimistic and the other has serious concerns. Tune in for that and our discussion of top five free agents. Our first 30 minute episode so NO EXCUSES! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chicago-beef/support

Put on your seat belt. We move quickly in todays episode. Join your favorite host, Chip, and that other host, Aleks, as we dive into today's most pressing topics. Olympics & Curling. What is Your Worst Keeper ever? Suneel sucks but he finally has a few keepers. Basketball pop-a-shot & Xmen arcade. Buff Joes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chicago-beef/support

Well well well. Chip wins the 2021 Chicago Beef league championship, Aleks accuses Chip of poisoning and we finally end the podcast hiatus. We're BACK and better* than ever. We discuss how the season (magically) ended and potential categories needing replacement (ahem: wins, barf). We kindly note how Suneel sucks, briefly note our keepers and the implications of the upcoming MLB lockout of players. We end by discussing our newfound love of the Seattle Kraken, admiration of Edmonton Oilers and the brief re-emergence of the Bulls. * - or worse possibly for Aleks. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chicago-beef/support

Buckle up. This is the penultimate episode of the 2021 Chicago Beef League championship. We talk last week's fiasco/shocker, and then this week RAPTUROUS* MATCHUPS: Brutes vs Ferni. Canucks vs Crips. Where true heroes are born. We finish up with an extensive conversation about sandwiches, and what else, Sarkis (Lorettas and Disasters). * - I typed it first cuz it sounds fun, then looked it up to find it means "characterized by, feeling, or expressing great pleasure or enthusiasm". Fitting. Blind squirrel finds another nut. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chicago-beef/support

As the Beef League season comes to a close chaos is in the air. Join your favorite hosts Aleks & Chip for a breakdown of what the hell happened in Beef last week. Your hosts stumble around possible playoff seeding scenarios as they discuss this week's matchups. And then get some parenting advice from Chip. You won't want to miss this. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chicago-beef/support

We ramble. I cut out nearly thirty minutes. You're welcome. In addition to that, we recap Beef League week 19, discuss Beef League week 20, and preview Beef League week 21. And more trivia from Chip. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chicago-beef/support

Guest: Vishnu, Owner and GM of Spearmint Rhino. Loose agenda as the international man of mystery weaves stories & facts amongst topics like Week 18 discussion/trade deadline/asking vishnu to sell, next week matchups, Michigan football, Chicago Bears, Geckos, Vishnu's impending move to downtown Chicago and eventually support of the 2021 White Sox. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chicago-beef/support

SPECIAL EPISODE: Live from Alaska, post-fishing & Earthquake/Tsunami. BRIEF recap (over 30 min) of experience in Alaska that I'm sure everyone will find riveting. Week 17 recap, trade discussions and Week 18 outlook. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chicago-beef/support

Guest: Chen, Owner and GM of Crips. This week's matchups. Why Chen can't draft. Next week outlook. Finish with Lightning Round and Chip's Q&A of Chen. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chicago-beef/support

Why are children trying to drown Chip? Chip's brisket preferences. A scalped hen. Week 14 recap. Preview of the annual All-Star short week. Mid-Season MVPs, Cy Youngs, and ROYs. Home Run Derby and All-Star game predictions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chicago-beef/support

Beef League Week 13! Our guest this week is none other than Ken, manager of the Mexikens. We start w/ scoreboard check-in on current matchups in week 13, and upcoming matchups in week 14 PLUS the implications of the All-Star Break. Aleks shares a chick update and Chip rambles on about the International draft and players coming from Asia vs the Caribbean. Plus a lot of chatter on Joey Gallo and Aleks' arch-nemesis, Jason Kipnis. We close with an articulate discussion on gardening and the finer elements of cheese sauce, jolly ranchers, Charleston Chew and other fine Halloween candy. Dig in. You want it. Post questions to chicagobeefleague@gmail.com! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chicago-beef/support

Beef League Week 12! No guest but we effectively spend nearly 2 hours discussing amongst other things Kevin Gausman and Kindergarten Cop. And Week 13 matchups. Post questions to chicagobeefleague@gmail.com or just berate Chip with insults. Your choice. NOTE: Chip's audio is a work-in-progress (as is everything in his life), but progress > perfect! No relegation, yet. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chicago-beef/support

Beef League Week 11! Scoreboard check-in on current matchups. Week 12 match ups! PREDICTIONS! How are injured keepers driving the standings? GUEST: Zavo, owner of the fine collection of talent known as Swing & Miss. Post questions to chicagobeefleague@gmail.com! NOTE: Apologies for Chip's poor audio quality, he will be disciplined without pay for 1 week and may be relegated with further future infractions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chicago-beef/support

Beef League Week 10! Scoreboard check-in on current matchups. Week 11 Preview! Reflect on league standings and potential moves. Baseball Injuries & managing your roster. Random fodder: Mental Floss Top 30 Action Movies: https://twitter.com/mental_floss/status/1402339191237877764?s=20 Post questions to chicagobeefleague@gmail.com! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chicago-beef/support

Beef League Week 9!  Status update on current matchups including the EPIC DUEL of Ferni vs Brutes.  Week 10 preview!  Story on Dan as a 1990s KWBA commissioner.  Guest:  Josh (Thomas The Tank Ain't Got Nothin' On Me)   FWIW photo inspiring my random "Cueto Dead on a Horse" comment....https://celebs.infoseemedia.com/johnny-cueto/johnny-cueto-with-his-pet-horse/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chicago-beef/support

The standards: week 8 update (parity!) & week 9 previews (sneak peak of our epic matchup). Special Guest: The Man, Myth, Legend, THE Lo McDonald...Architect & GM of Real Girls Going Wild --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chicago-beef/support

The standards: week 7 update, week 8 preview. Chip's Angle (a/k/a another excuse why FW is losing). Special: MAILBAG. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chicago-beef/support

The standards: deep dive into week 6, preview of week 7 matchups and predictions. Chip's Angle. Special Rivalry Week Guest: Suneel "Sunny Sixkiller" Sharma (Team Sunicle). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chicago-beef/support

Beef League Week 5! Status update on current matchups. Week 6 preview! Aleks' chick update. A perspective from Aleks on our sponsor Anchor.fm. Guest: John (Cambodia Flying Canucks) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chicago-beef/support

Beef League Week 4! Chip Household update. Aleks' chick update. Upcoming matchups and predictions. Chip's Angle: Pitch Type metrics. Baseball as a kid: Backyard baseball games, throwing awful knuckleballs, wiffle balls, Batting stances, BLAM-BALL and our nomination of the Inaugural Chicago Beef League Hall of Fame: Mr. Rick Sitz. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chicago-beef/support

Beef League Week 3 update. Next week's marchups. Trivia. BREAKOUTS - is it real? Our projected Final Regular Season Standings; will your team be in the playoffs? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chicago-beef/support

Recap of Week 2 in the Beef League. Chip's Angle. Guest: Jay (Battle of Evermore) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chicago-beef/support

Brewing disaster. Part 2 draft review. RIP Big Maple. Best Week 1 match-up. Week 2 preview. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chicago-beef/support

Draft recap (Chen what are you doing?), Week 1 Schedule, Injuries, Players active at the wrong position (PAWP) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chicago-beef/support