Holy Cow A Cubs Podcast

Matt Clapp is back on Holy Cow to discuss a strong start to the season for the Cubs. Kyle Tucker and PCA on fire early and how will the pitching staff handle the loss of Justin Steele? And unlikely contributions from Matthew Boyd and Colin Rea.

Brett Taylor from Bleacher Nation joins Sean to preview the upcoming Cubs season. Is the lineup deeper? Will Shōta give up more homers? Dansby Swanson healthy and ready to thrive? Also a warning not to overreact to the first month of the year good or bad.

Christian Sheppard joins Sean to talk about his new book The Ancient Wisdom of Baseball, which offers insights on life through the lens of Greek Mythology and baseball. Among the topics discussed: what position would Odysseus play? Ted Williams as Achilles. And Game 7 of the 2016 World Series going from Greek tragedy to comedy. It's a very interesting conversation.

Randall Sanders is back on the podcast with Sean to discuss the Kyle Tucker trade and how the Cubs plan to spend the money freed up by Cody Bellinger going to the Yankees. Can they sign Roki Sasaki or at least do something aggressive to become a contender? Also Sammy Sosa is back!

Jeff Everson is back on the podcast to discuss the end of the Cubs season. He and Sean talk about the Morel/Paredes trade and the emergence of Pete Crow-Armstrong as a potential future MVP. Finally, some NFL talk to wrap things up.

Will Chase joins Sean to discuss the disappointing Cubs season. Can they claw their way back into the race? Did the hiring of Craig Counsell raise expectations too much? Could Chicago buy and sell at the deadline? All that in a new episode of Holy Cow.

Randall Sanders from the BTYL podcast joins Sean to discuss the Cubs excellent start to 2024. Nico Hoerner is hot and Javier Assad is very consistent. Will injuries and bullpen struggles slow things down? All that and PCA gets on the board in a big way.

Matt Clapp from Awful Announcing is back on the podcast for a 2024 Cubs preview. Are Seiya Suzuki and Christopher Morel going to have huge seasons? How big of impact will Craig Counsell have at manager? Do the Cubs have enough pitching?

Jon Becker from FanGraphs joins Sean to discuss the Cubs spring training so far. Bellinger re-signs, Morel at third, a potential fifth starter, and PCA's role. All that and how you can't really tell anything about the upcoming season from spring training.

Staci Heaton from Cubs DNA is back on the podcast to talk about the slow off-season. Will the Cody Bellinger saga finally come to a favorable conclusion? Also, is Christopher Monroe going to have a big season and the NL Central looks completely wide-open.

Evan Altman from Cubs Insider joins Sean to discuss the shocking addition of Craig Counsell as the Cubs new manager. How did it happen? What happens next?

Jared Wyllys from CHGO Sports is back on the podcast to discuss skidding Cubs. Can they turn it back around and get into the playoffs? Is the team tired? He and Sean try to make sense of it all.

Matt Clapp of Awful Announcing and The Comeback joins Sean to discuss the suddenly contending Cubs. Topics include: the acquisition of Jeimer Candelario, future of Cody Bellinger, and the sudden emergence of Nick Madrigal. Finally, they talk about the 2008 Cubs team that came close to greatness.

Friend of the podcast Katie Dzwierzynski joins Sean to talk about the recent Cubs hot streak, Mike Tauchman mania, and the iffy Marquee broadcasts. And yes Pat and Ron I really do read adult diaper ads on the radio.

Staci Heaton from Cubs DNA joins Sean to discuss the slumping Cubs. They try to stay positive and talk about the strong performances of Christopher Morel, Justin Steele, and Seiya Suzuki. Is it time to move on from Nick Madrigal? Staci also talks about the potential move of her hometown Oakland A's to Las Vegas.

Cubs Twitter mainstay Stan (@Crewsett) joins Sean to discuss the team's early season performance. They focus on a great start from the top of the rotation and the formula of winning with pitching and defense. Finally, what went wrong with team Dominican in the WBC?

The Cubs season is finally here and friend of the podcast Jeff Everson joins Sean for a preview. A better starting rotation and better vibes in 2023. Also their real-time reaction to the news of Nico Hoerner's extension and much more.

Spring training is here for the Cubs! Ronan O'Shea from the Behind the Yellow Line podcast joins Sean to talk about a buff Seiya Suzuki and a possible breakout season for Justin Steele. Also, more Willson Contreras drama and a hard pass on Nick Madrigal: third baseman.

It's the 100th episode of Holy Cow! So Sean welcomes two of his most frequent guests Jared Wyilys of CHGO and Cubs insider EIC Evan Altman. They discuss the Cubs busy offseason and what it means going into 2023 and also the Cubs convention is back. Thank you to all who have listened over the years.

Alyson Mitchell (@infieldflygrl) join Sean on the podcast to discuss the Cubs off-season plans. The necessity for some spending this off-season and will another Japanese star join the team? Finally, Alyson tells the story of her first trip to Wrigley Field. A very fun discussion.

Cubs relief pitcher Steven Brault joins the podcast to discuss what it's like to pitch at Wrigley Field. Sean also asks him about his singing career and which one of his teammates is the funniest.

Jared Wyllys from CHGO is back on the podcast to discuss the trades that didn't happen at the deadline. Also what young players have taken a big step forward in 2022 and can the Cubs compete in 2023?

Brad (@ballskwok) joins the podcast to discuss the rebuilding Cubs. What does the future hold for all-star Ian Happ? Finally, the emergence of Matt Mashing Mervis in AA.

Staci Heaton from Cubs DNA is here to discuss the team struggles, Seiya Suzuki's adjustments, and what to do with Willson Contreras. Also, Jed Hoyer's philosophy and trying to emulate the Dodgers.

Matt Clapp (The Comeback, Awful Announcing) is back on the podcast to discuss the Cubs interesting start to 2022. Just how awesome is Seiya Suzuki? Also some talk about the less-interesting non-Seiya players, Joe Maddon, and more.

Evan Altman from Cubs insider joins for a 2022 Cubs season preview. Sean and Evan discuss a glut in the outfield, a possible Willson Contreras trade, and a thin pitching staff. But mainly they ask how did the Cubs get to their current low point so soon after 2016?

After a lockout break, Holy Cow! A Cubs podcast is back. Robert O'Neill and Jeff Everson make a joint appearance to talk Cubs baseball and about all things NFL playoffs. And yes I will talk way too much about the Rams making the Super Bowl. It's a lot of fun.

Jared Wyllys of Forbes Sports returns to the pod after an uneventful end to the Cubs season. What will free agency look like for Chicago? What effect will a potential work stoppage have? Would Rizzo, Bryant, or Báez ever return to the Cubs? He and Sean discuss it all on a new Holy Cow.

Robert O'Neill is back on the podcast to talk about the rebuilding Cubs. Also some discussion of pro wrestling and the return of college football and fans in the stands.

Jeff is back on the pod to discuss with Sean the Cubs massive trade deadline sell-off. Where do the Cubs go from here? What other hot takes can they come up with? What is their non-Bears fan opinion on the monsters of the midway? All those questions are answered and more on this podcast.

Evan Altman from Cubs Insider is back to discuss the Cubs tailspin and what a trade deadline sell off may look like. Also, the sad likely ending of Jake Arrieta's second stint in Chicago.

Friend of the pod Jeff Everson is back to talk about a fun to watch Cubs team. Also, will the Cubs be motivated buyers at the trade deadline? Patrick Wisdom is fun and Eric Sogard is not.

Sara Sanchez from Bleed Cubbie Blue and Fangraphs joins the podcast. She and Sean discuss the Cubs rotation, the return of Lester and Schwarber, Willson Contreras, and the Cardinals.

Matt Clapp is here to help Sean figure out the Cubs stagnant offense. Also will Nico Hoerner be back soon and trading Craig Kimbrel.

Jared Wyllys of Forbes Sports is here for a Cubs 2021 season preview. Sean kind of makes a prediction and a discussion of the surprising demotion of Nico Hoerner.

Will Chase from the Cutting 2 the Chase podcast joins Sean to talk Cubs spring training. Also lowered expectations, contract extensions, Nico Hoerner and Columbus Blue Jackets hockey.

Ryan Davis of Cubs Insider joins Sean to discuss recent Cubs signings and Jake Arrieta. Also an NL Central preview and a science fiction book.

Terry Brown from the Cats Talk Wednesday podcast joins Sean to talk a slow Cubs offseason. Also Expos and Lakers talk.

Cubs Insider editor in chief Evan Altman is back to break down the Yu Darvish trade. Spoiler alert: its bad news.

The Athletic's Robert Mays is back to discuss the changing Cubs. Topics include: Theo, Len Kasper, Schwarber, and football.

Bleacher Nation himself Brett Taylor joins to discuss the Cubs playoff flop and a possible grim offseason. But we have some fun too.

Jared Wyllys from Forbes Sports joins Sean to preview the Cubs/Marlins Wild Card series.

Randall Sanders is back to discuss the Cubs improved bullpen and the broken offense. Also we realize the Marlins are a terrifying playoff opponent.

Cubs twitter mainstay Jeff Everson joins the pod to cover all things Cubs. Topics include: Javy, Almora, Maddon, and Craig Kimbrel.

Sean is joined by Bryce Weiler, the Baltimore Orioles disability consultant. He also talks about broadcasting while visually impaired and his Beautiful Dreams Project to help disabled people get closer to sports.

Ryan Thomure is back to preview the weird 2020 season. Kyle Hendricks is good and Anthony Rizzo is consistent. Finally, can a safe return to baseball offer normalcy in these difficult times?

Jared Wyllys from Forbes Sports is back on the podcast. We discuss the owners' threat to call off the season. Then the disappointing Sosa/McGwire documentary and if its time welcome Sammy back to Wrigley.

Will baseball happen in 2020? Will MLB lose 2022 to labor strife? Also simulated recaps and Ron Harper. Ryan Davis returns to the podcast.

Jeff Passan lead baseball writer for ESPN.com joins the podcast to talk about all the consequences from the pandemic delayed season. Also the future of minor league baseball and a heated debate about the merits of Rookie of the Year versus Little Big League. A fun conversation.

The baseball season is on indefinite hold, Evan Altman and I try to make sense of it all.

D.B. Firstman joins the podcast to talk about their new book Hall of Name. They also discuss the Cubs and the Mets upcoming season. A very interesting episode.