Podcast appearances and mentions of lou malnati

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The World Series is almost over, which means the offseason starts soon. Will the Cubs be aggressive in upgrading the roster?REKAP SPONSORS:--------------------------------------------

Kap, Guff and Gordon talk about the moves they want Jed to make to make the Cubs a legitimate contender next season.REKAP SPONSORS:--------------------------------------------

In a 'win or go home' Game 5  live from #milwaukee, the #chicagocubs sent opener #drewpomeranz to the mound against opener #trevormegill of the #milwaukeebrewers.  In a tight game throughout, the #brewers rode 3 solo HRs into the 9th inning, as the #cubs managed just a solo shot from #seiyasuzuki.  The Cubs just didn't get enough offense and the Brewers got just what they needed and rode their bullpen to advance to the #NLCS.  #kap #guff and Gordon are here for the final breakdown and reaction from the Best of 5 series.Folks it gets good here: https://www.youtube.com/live/RTFH9V_9-uQ?si=MQwdl9kemdM569ks&t=914#takethat CHAPTERS:00:00 - Cubs fall to Brewers in deciding game 500:28 - Cubs didn't have enough offensive traffic01:54 - Deadass team performance analysis04:00 - Upcoming trade deadline strategies08:13 - Andrew Chafin's impact on the team10:24 - Cubs offense struggles in playoffs19:45 - Evaluating the Cubs' season success21:06 - Player accountability and performance23:56 - Cubs' prospect development since Mark Grace28:15 - Cubs lost to a superior team31:18 - Cubs focus on 2023 season goals32:37 - Fans deserve better performance34:50 - Cubs need more power hitters38:20 - Cubs offseason plans and strategies43:10 - Final thoughts on the season44:10 - Where is Hawk Harrelson?45:50 - Key needs for the Cubs moving forward50:10 - Sinus and Snoring MD sponsorship51:30 - Final thoughts recap53:03 - Sign off and conclusion___________________________UPCOMING LIVE EVENTS:

Talk about a response!!  The #chicagocubs needed one in Game 4 to stay alive and they got it.  #ianhapp crushed a 3-run HR in 1st (stop if you've heard this before) and #matthewboyd pitched into the 5th inning as the #cubs force a win or go home, deciding Gm. 5 on Saturday night in #milwaukee.  #kap #guff and Gordon are back for live reaction from an electric #wrigleyfield.  How about big nights from Happ, #mattshaw & #kyletucker?  Three players fans haven't been happy with.  We'll take your comments and reactions as the Cubs live to see another day!!#takethat ___________________________UPCOMING LIVE EVENTS:

Nothing is ever easy with this #chicagocubs team.  After taking a 4-1 in the 1st, the #cubs offense was shut down for most of the game as #jamesontaillon and the Cubs bullpen gutted their way through the game in a nail biter to the end.  #kap, #guff and Gordon Wittenmyer have LIVE reaction from the #NLDS.  The #brewers left the bases loaded in the 8th and #bradkeller attempted the 4-out save.  Guff and Gordon are at #wrigleyfield with coverage from a raucous Wrigley.#takethat ___________________________

Here on the show, we often talk about what it's like to become a client. But what about what it's like to be a client of a financial advisor? Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at what it looks like to be a client at Tax Doctor Inc.    Important Links: Website: http://www.yourplanningpros.com Call: 844-707-7381   ----more---- Transcript:  Walter Storholt: Well, here on the show, we often talk about what it's like to become a client, but today we're going to talk about what it's like to be a client. On Plan with the Tax Man, what's it really like to be a client of a financial advisor, we'll give you all the details coming up. I'll grab Tony and we'll get started. It's another episode of Plan with the Tax Man, I'm Walter Storholt filling in for Mark Killian, but as always, joined by Tony Mauro, a certified financial planner and CPA with more than 30 years of financial planning experience. Find us at Yourplanningpros.com. Based out of the Des Moines area in central Iowa, serving everyone throughout the community there, you can find him certainly via the phone as well, 844-707-7381, all the contact information for Tony is in the description of today's show. Tony, before we dive into the topic today, everything going okay with you?   Tony Mauro: It's going good for us, just got back into town from a family wedding, and yeah, still tackling fall, so everything's good.   Walter Storholt: Nice. Where was the wedding?   Tony Mauro: It's actually over in Chicago.   Walter Storholt: Nice. Good trip to the city?   Tony Mauro: It was. I don't get over there very much for as close as we are, but there's a lot of stuff to do, a lot of stuff to eat, and all that, so yeah, it's always a good time.   Walter Storholt: Did you get down to the riverfront or down to the lakefront at all?   Tony Mauro: We did, we went down to, familiar with the Navy Pier area.   Walter Storholt: Yeah.   Tony Mauro: We were there a little bit, and then kind of walked around downtown a little bit. It's spent a long time since I had a good old-fashioned deep dish pizzas, so we had a little of that.   Walter Storholt: I was going to say. Who did you use, was it Lou Malnati's or what's the other one-   Tony Mauro: Yes, it was whatever that one is. It was highly ranked, so we thought, well, we'll go try it, and it was very good.   Walter Storholt: Yeah, it's hard to beat a meat pie, right?   Tony Mauro: That's right.   Walter Storholt: Pretty good stuff. One of my favorite things ever was doing the river tour, the riverboat tour in Chicago, just the architecture tour from the boats, I think it's just one of the-   Tony Mauro: I've never done that. Yeah, but that sounds good.   Walter Storholt: Oh, you got to do it. Next time you're in the city, just do the riverboat tour, the architecture tour, and they take you all up through the river, and they point out all of this just fascinating information, all about the architecture of all the buildings right there along the river front. And it's a fun ride, they put on a great show, lots of amazing information. Every time I've gone to Chicago, I've done the tour, so.   Tony Mauro: I'll have to do that. Yeah.   Walter Storholt: It's really cool. I think you can pick it up right there from Navy Pier too, so you hop on the boats that are right there, they take you right through, and just easy.   Tony Mauro: Cool.   Walter Storholt: Very cool.   Tony Mauro: Yeah.   Walter Storholt: I would do it when the weather is warm. It'd probably be a little brutal in the colder temperatures, but good summer activity for sure. Well, let's dive into our conversation today, Tony, what it's really like to be a client of a financial advisor. So, again, a lot of our focus is on becoming a client, but let's talk about once we've turned that page and we are a client, set some expectations for folks, what's that relationship then going to look like beyond just the first couple of visits and meetings? So, when somebody's been a client for many years and they already have a solid retirement plan in place, what are your discussions look like when you get together for periodic reviews, and how often do those happen? Take us under the hood, if you will.   Tony Mauro: Sure. Well, normally, depending on the client's situation, how complex it is, and really whether they're in the... I try to divide it up into two main areas. You're either in the accumulation stage or the distribution stage, that's what our clients are in. So, that number one depends on how many times a year we get together. It's anywhere from one to four times that we'll get together, because some clients will say, believe it or not, hey, I think four is too much, I don't really want to get together that often. And some really like it. So, everybody's different there, but once we get a plan in place... And for us, a plan isn't just lip service and talking, we actually use, and I think a lot of advisors do today, some sort of formal financial planning software that they can take and develop a plan for the client, top to bottom. Everything they own, everything they owe, what their goals are, everything from retirement, to college planning, and everything in between.   And basically, kind of function off that plan as their financial quarterback, and make sure that plan, we're progressing, number one, and then number two is in the reviews that we've had with clients who've been with us a long time, it's really reviewing the plan, are the goals still the same? Anything drastic happen in your life? And just talk about that. And then, we'll touch on investment performance and how things have done over the last quarter, last year, two, three years, that kind of thing. Obviously that's important too, but that's really not why we meet, just to go over, hey, your returns this quarter were this much or this little type of thing, it's much more than that.   And as you get into understanding what the client's about and wants to achieve, the more we know about them, the more we are involved with their life, at least on the financial side. So, a lot of them have been with us for a long time, we know everything about them, we try to get their children involved, if they're adults, especially in the distribution stage, because we talk about end of life and what's going to go on there, so that's kind of our reviews process in a nutshell.   Walter Storholt: Makes sense, and I think helpful to get that peak. Can you go over a little bit more of how often you meet with your current clients to review their situations? Is it always in person? Do you have remote meetings? Sometimes? What's usually the right mix for folks?   Tony Mauro: Yeah, it's totally client-dependent, it used to be everything, of course, was in person, now more and more of them want the video call, they're comfortable enough with that, they've done them enough that they don't have to come to the office. Obviously people that live a long way away, they love that. And so, I would say probably right now for us, I give the client the choice, but we probably do 60, 70% of our meetings virtually now. We hop on, we could see each other, and we talk through it just like you and I are doing, except you could see our faces. And then, once in a while they'll come in, if we've got some things to do that way, but like I said, most of the time we're generally two to four times a year, depending on the client.   In between that, of course, if they call or email or things like that, we certainly want them to reach out if they've got questions about anything they've seen or heard. And if you listen to our last podcast about some of the funnies that we did, we get a lot of calls about that kind of stuff about, hey, I heard this, what do you think? Type of thing. And we can address those things, just one-off off the cuff type of things.   Walter Storholt: Yeah. Those are some pretty good examples of things that are from outside what somebody would think of as probably the normal services of a financial advisor, I would think. Like, calling you up and being like, hey, is this a scam email? That's not what I would write down is usually in the description of a financial advisor, but it's outside of that realm of just helping you with your portfolio.   Tony Mauro: It is, and we get a lot of that, we get a lot of people asking tax questions, obviously we've always prepared tax returns, and so they look to us, many of them, we do their taxes-   Walter Storholt: That's something that not every financial advisor does though, right? That's sort of unique for you guys.   Tony Mauro: Right, Yeah. So, we can kind of take the tax angle perspective as well to work that into the plan, and let them know, hey, not only are we trying to achieve your goals, but we're trying to do it in this much of a tax-efficient manner versus other things. But beside that, the clients will call up and they're changing jobs, they're doing this, they're doing that in their lives, and so they generally have a lot of tax questions that we'll answer for them. And a lot of them, of course, as they get a little older, they're asking about Social Security, and when to take that, and again, we can certainly help them with that. That's in the scope of the financial services, but kind of outside of it. But the bigger ones really are, they'll ask us a lot about passing money on, end of life, things like that, that we've really tried to help them with in addition to just keeping the plan in progress.   Walter Storholt: Yeah, makes a lot of sense. I'm curious if you can maybe share with us some memorable victories or happy occasions that you've been able to celebrate with your clients over the years, since you're describing a relationship that then stays in place throughout their retirement.   Tony Mauro: Yeah. Well, we track every goal that they give us, and we sometimes have to push them a little bit and make sure it's still an important goal. But it's always great to see when they hit their goals, as small or as big as are, we actually celebrate it with them. If it's a big goal, we'll actually send them things. If it's a small goal, we'll call them up or send them a pre-recorded video, and congratulate them, and have some fun with it. But it's anything... Some of the biggest ones, obviously if you were working with a client a long time and they get to the end, and we've monitored the plan a long time and they're where they want to be. They're so excited to retire, and have the kind of life they thought they could have, and when they tell you they never really dreamt that this was possible, and really it just was a matter of them taking our advice, and actually executing, which really on their end generally means you got to save some money, you got to postpone spending to accomplish these goals.   And sometimes I think we act more as a coach/consultant, that, hey, okay, you got to stay on goal here type of thing, those are the happiest really occasions. Even, I met with a lady yesterday, we just started a new goal, she needs some [inaudible 00:10:01]... She's retired, but she says, "I need to reside my house, it's just getting old, it's falling apart." And we said, "All right, well, let's set a goal, and how long do you think you want to take to save for it?" And she told me, and so we'll celebrate that, even though that's a small non-financial goal, it's one of her goals. And so, I believe our job is to help them try to achieve those goals even outside of the planning realm a little bit.   Walter Storholt: Yeah, makes a lot of sense. And those are some good stories when you get to track those goals and see them succeed in those goals throughout their financial life, and through their retirements. Can you maybe describe for us, one more story since we've slipped into a storytelling mode here, maybe a time when something in life happened to drastically change a client's financial situation for the worst, and how you were able to help?   Tony Mauro: Sure. There's a lot of these as well, and most of them occur around a couple of things in our realm, it's either a loss of a job or loss of a loved one. And I can think of one in particular where, lady lost her husband, they were relatively young, a drastic change in their life, they had two young kids at the time, these stories are all over. But luckily she came in to see us, he did have some life insurance, which was great, so she was able to, with our assistance, take that and invest it, get totally debt-free, and invest the course of the rest. And she just retired about a year and a half ago, she's still with us. And now she's enjoying her retirement, as happy as she can be, obviously she lost a husband, it was 18 years ago, but I like those kinds of stories because people can continue on and, at least on the financial side, be able to reach their goals.   And it's almost like, obviously nobody ever thinks they're going to be in that situation where you lose a loved one early, and it drastically changes your life. And on the flip side of that, if you don't reach out and try to get some help, it could go the exact other way. So, there's all kinds of things in all of our lives that happen that we didn't plan for, and better to have a plan and try to work that plan as those things come at you.   Walter Storholt: Absolutely true about that, Tony, and I appreciate you sharing that story with us. Sometimes it looks hopeless or you can't see that light through the end of the tunnel, and you guys help people plan for the opportunity to see that hope, to see that potential future in front of them. It's an example of how money matters change over time, but hopefully over the last couple of minutes you've been able to see that the value of a real relationship with an advisor, someone who knows your story, cares about your outcomes, tracks your goals, that never goes away, that never lessens in importance and value.   And so if that's the kind of relationship that you're looking for as you plan for your financial future and for retirement, all you have to do to get in touch with Tony, to have a conversation and get a review of your financial status and look at what you need to do to plan for the future, all you have to do is give him a call, at 844-707-7381, or you can go online to yourplanningpros.com. Tony is a CPA and a certified financial planner, and you can again find all of his contact information simply in the description of today's show. We try to make that easy on you there. Tony, thanks for all the help once again on the program today, great catching up with you, and we'll look forward to chatting with you again soon.   Tony Mauro: All right, well, thank you, and we'll talk to everybody on the next one.   Walter Storholt: See you again on Plan with the Tax Man.   Securities offered through Avantax Investment Services SM, member FINRA, SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through Avantax Advisory Services. Insurance services offered through an Avantax affiliated insurance agency. Investment strategies discussed in this episode may not be suitable for all investors. Please consult with a financial professional.

The #chicagocubs certainly didn't HAVE to win Gm. 2 of the #NLDS against the #milwaukeebrewers, but at the same time, they kind of did.  #seiyasuzuki delivered a 3-run HR in the 1st inning, but #shotaimanaga's 1st inning struggles continued, as he allowed a game tying 3-run HR by #andrewvaugh.  #williamcontreras added a solo shot and #jacksonchourio hit a dagger off of #danielpalencia - another 3-run HR to put the #brewers up 7-3.  The Brewers maneuvered a bullpen game, led by 3 strong innings from #jacobmisiorowski.  #kap, #guff and Gordon are here to break it all down.  What happened?  Why it happened and what happens next?#takethat___________________________

Woof.  This one got out of hand very early for the #chicagocubs.  The #milwaukeebrewers tagged #matthewboyd in the 1st inning, eventually scoring 6 runs and knocking Boyd from the game.  The scoring continued, and by the end of the 2nd inning, the #brewers held a 9-1 lead.  #kap, #guff and Gordon Wittenmyer break down what went wrong and why, no matter how ugly it was in Gm. 1 of the #NLDS, the #cubs just have to flush this one and move onto Game 2 on Monday night.#takethat___________________________

The #chicagocubs and #sandiegopadres went wire to wire the entire series and just like the first two games, Game 3 came down to the end.  The #cubs struck first with a pair of runs and it remained that way until the 7th, when #michaelbusch homered to give the #cubs a 3-0 lead.  #jamesontaillon was nails, tossing 4 shutout innings and the bullpen did the rest.  The #padres didn't get a good start from former Cub #yudarvish and the #padres spent the rest of the game playing catch-up and chasing innings the rest of the way.Reaction aplenty as #kap and #guff are here for live reaction of the #wildcard series and what happens next with the #chicagocubs.#takethat___________________________

The #chicagocubs had a chance to sweep the #sandiegopadres at #wrigleyfield in the #wildcard series at #wrigleyfield on Wednesday.  #dylancease struck out 5 and was yanked in the 4th inning. The #padres bullpen went to work after that.  #masonmiller threw 104mph and struck out 5.  #mannymachado hit a HR that #kap and #guff are scratching their heads about.  The reason?  Why did #shotaimanaga face him?  Imanaga came in in relief after #andrewkittredge allowed a run in the 1st.Kap and Guff are here with LIVE reaction to Game 2 and we take your thoughts and questions.#takethatREKAP SPONSORS:--------------------------------------------

The #chicagocubs are in the #wildcard series against the #sandiegopadres and are in the playoffs for the 1st time since 2020.  #matthewboyd pitched into the 5th, #seiyasuzuki homered for the 5th straight game and #carsonkelly homered in his 1st postseason game.  #nickpivetta was great, striking out 9, and then it got to the bullpens.  #kap and #guff are with you for instant reaction and what's next as the Cubs and Padres square off Wednesday in Game 2.  #takethat CHAPTERS:00:00 - Cubs Win First Playoff Game00:50 - Cubs Bullpen Performance04:13 - Viewer Comments and Reactions04:24 - Bunting Strategy with Happ06:14 - Wild Pitch Victory07:39 - Cubs Defensive Excellence11:36 - World Series Predictions12:40 - Game Management Strategies14:04 - Future Bunting Opportunities15:56 - Dylan Cease's Upcoming Start16:49 - Shohei Ohtani's Impact20:33 - Cubs Lineup Analysis22:10 - Maintaining Positivity23:55 - Final Thoughts and Messages25:38 - Sinus Issues and Snoring26:56 - Cubs Beat Padres 3-1, Series Lead27:08 - Thanks for Watching___________________________

The regular season has hit its final week and as #kap and Gordon record the newest podcast, the #chicagocubs haven't won since clinching a #wildcard berth a week ago in Pittsburgh!  That leads the guys to discuss their concerns about the #cubs as the Wild Card series nears.  What's the biggest concern?  Is it #kyletucker and his calf?  #cadehorton had his stiff back?  #pca and his 2nd half struggles?  All of the above?  The pair discuss Cade Horton's impressive rookie season, we hear from Horton and where they think he'll start in the series.  Plus, grades for the front office and #craigcounsell.  Another spirited edition of the podcast is here for you, right now!#takethat___________________________

The #chicagocubs are knocking on the door of their 1st postseason berth since 2020.  They can clinch a #wildcard spot as early as Tuesday night.  #kap and GW debate the strengths of a #cubs team headed to their first postseason in 5 years.  Prior to that debate, Kap asks whether you can be a fan of a team while covering a team at the same time.  Gordon says 'no', while Kap of course says, 'that's who I am.'  However, Gordon gives the disclaimer that his job is different and it's to serve the fans as a beat writer of the team.A great debate, as always on the Cubs REKAP Podcast.#takethat Folks, don't miss our new ☕ Coffee w/Kap segment: https://bit.ly/coffee-with-kap Take That!You are watching the #1 YouTube Chicago sports channel for every REKAP with David Kaplan➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@thekapman4 ➡️ https://twitter.com/thekapman  ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/thekapman ➡️ https://instagram.com/thekapman  ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-kaplan-6ab53028  ➡️ REKAP Website: https://bit.ly/the-kap-manStay passionate, stay critical, and stay winning with us.

The #chicagocubs announced on Wednesday that former star first baseman, #anthonyrizzo will officially retire on Saturday as a Chicago Cub and immediately become an ambassador.  #kap and Gordon Wittenmyer discuss the honor and why this always felt like it was meant to be.  Plus, the duo discuss the rotation, the health of the club, or lack thereof after closer #danielpalencia hit the IL.  Who would they start in Game 1 of a #wildcard series?  #cadehorton?  #shotaimanaga?  What about a current starter becoming a playoff closer?  The topic does come up.  #takethat You are watching the #1 YouTube Chicago sports channel for every REKAP with David Kaplan➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@thekapman4 ➡️ https://twitter.com/thekapman  ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/thekapman ➡️ https://instagram.com/thekapman  ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-kaplan-6ab53028  ➡️ REKAP Website: https://bit.ly/the-kap-manStay passionate, stay critical, and stay winning with us.

Kap and Gordon talk about #derreklee and #sammysosa going into the #chicagocubs hall of fame this weekend. They also discuss whether or not #cadehorton should have been pulled after 5 innings with a no-hitter intact.REKAP SPONSORS:--------------------------------------------

Kap and Gordon are back as the Chicago Cubs continue their rollercoaster season.  The last 3 months, the Cubs have played just a tick above .500 causing frustration throughout the fanbase and this podcast.  It leads to a discussion and debate about the things that manager Craig Counsell does well as Jed Hoyer targeted him a year and a half ago to make the highest paid manager in the history of the game.  Kap doesn't see it.  Gordon quite frankly doesn't either.  So, is manager Craig Counsell overrated?  The guys discuss and they look ahead.  Is chasing down the NL Central leading Brewers possible?  The schedule says so, the lineup may say otherwise.Take That!You are watching the #1 YouTube Chicago sports channel for every REKAP with David Kaplan➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@thekapman4 ➡️ https://twitter.com/thekapman  ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/thekapman ➡️ https://instagram.com/thekapman  ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-kaplan-6ab53028  ➡️ REKAP Website: https://bit.ly/the-kap-manStay passionate, stay critical, and stay winning with us.

Kap and Gordon discuss if the Cubs should continue to play Owen Caissie. Kap also wants to know who called code red on Craig Counsell. They also discuss an MLB salary cap and the possibility of expansion.REKAP SPONSORS:--------------------------------------------

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The Chicago Cubs seem like they're in a downward spiral with an offense that can't get out of their own way. Kap and Gordon Wittenmyer are here to dissect the Cubs in a post trade deadline era. Speaking of, what are their deadline thoughts?  It should come as no surprise that they're baffled at the lack of will Jed Hoyer and the front office showed. Kap is beside himself and the Cubs are backing that belief up. It's Kap and Gordon on a spirited edition of the podcast!Take That！You are watching the #1 YouTube Chicago sports channel for every REKAP with David Kaplan➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@thekapman4 ➡️ https://twitter.com/thekapman  ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/thekapman ➡️ https://instagram.com/thekapman  ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-kaplan-6ab53028  ➡️ REKAP Website: https://bit.ly/the-kap-manStay passionate, stay critical, and stay winning with us.

The #chicagocubs have announced a multi-year extension for Team President #jedhoyer ahead of the #mlbtradedeadline.  What does it mean?  What's next?  Is it good? Bad?  In between?#kap and Gordon Wittenmyer are LIVE with their thoughts and reactions.  Plus - they'll answer your questions on THIS edition of the podcast!!Take That!REKAP SPONSORS:--------------------------------------------

It's Episode 293 of the I'm Fat Podcast, and it's a big one! This week, Jay shares tales of his trips to exotic Munster, IN, including visits to Bomber's BBQ and Just Be Coffee. The guys also discuss the...umm...interesting Portillo's x Lou Malnati's collab. YOUTUBE:⁠ ⁠youtube.com/c/imfatpodcast⁠⁠MERCH:⁠ ⁠imfatmerch.com⁠⁠SPONSORS:⁠ ⁠Frato's Culinary Kitchen⁠⁠ (use code IMFAT to save 10% on online orders),⁠ ⁠Mazda of Orland Park⁠⁠, Nik and Ivy Brewing Co. in LockportSUPPORT:⁠ ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/im-fat-podcast/support⁠⁠

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Portillo’s and Lou Malnati’s are collaborating on Chicago Dog Deep Dish Pizza. It’s a pizza with all seven ingredients that you’d find on a classic Chicago style dog, including mustard, relish, onions, tomato, pickle, sport peppers and celery salt. There’s a […]

It's officially trade season in #mlb and the #chicagocubs are ready to make a deal as one of baseball's best teams. #kap and Gordon Wittenmyer discuss the latest with the #cubs, why it's time to pounce, but why other teams are holding things up more than the Cubs themselves. Is the nature of the added #wildcard making more teams believe they have a shot even though realistically they don't?  Plus, how important is the addition of multiple starting pitchers now that #jamesontaillon is on the IL for at least a month?  As the All-Star break approaches, what makes a final week successful as they approach the second half?It's the Cubs REKAP Podcast, right now!#takethatYou are watching the #1 YouTube Chicago sports channel for every REKAP with David Kaplan➡️   / thekapman4   ➡️   / thekapman    ➡️   / thekapman   ➡️   / thekapman    ➡️   / david-kaplan-6ab53028    ➡️ REKAP Website: https://bit.ly/the-kap-manStay passionate, stay critical, and stay winning with us.

The #chicagocubs enter July in 1st place. Coming off of a .500 June where they went 13-13, the #cubs still have a lot of momentum and a lot of buzz as the #mlbtradedeadline awaits at the end of the month. #kap and #guff, who sits in for Gordon Wittenmyer, break down why there shouldn't be a sense of panic and that the best is yet to come. MLB Network's Jim Bowden says that the Cubs will ‘win the trade deadline in the NL Central' and adds that they're 'all in'. The clip is played on the podcast and the guys dissect why there may be a name we haven't even mentioned yet as a possible trade candidate for the Cubs. It's the Cubs REKAP Podcast and it's all here weekly and whenever news breaks. #takethatYou are watching the #1 YouTube Chicago sports channel for every REKAP with David Kaplan➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@thekapman4 ➡️ https://twitter.com/thekapman  ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/thekapman ➡️ https://instagram.com/thekapman  ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-kaplan-6ab53028  ➡️ REKAP Website: https://bit.ly/the-kap-manStay passionate, stay critical, and stay winning with us.

Stormy Kromer Ride Recap — Motorcycle Touring the Michigan Upper Peninsula (UP)Welcome to Episode 072 of the Best Motorcycle Roads Podcast — a full ride report from our 1,640-mile trip through the scenic, wild, and pasty-filled Upper Peninsula of Michigan. This isn't your average motorcycle vlog. We're talking route pivots, factory tours, small-town surprises, and the kind of food coma only five pasties in one day can deliver.Ride Recap Highlights:✅ How we used ChatGPT to dodge four days of rain by flipping our route direction last-minute✅ Real talk on group hotel booking chaos (and how to avoid it)✅ What makes Minocqua, Wisconsin worth a stop — ski shows, lakeside bars, and a one-pound ice cream cone✅ The Stormy Kromer factory tour in Ironwood — led by the owner himself, Bob Jacquart✅ Michigan's most iconic motorcycle routes including M-119 (Tunnel of Trees)✅ Pasty showdown: Joe's vs. Ragus vs. Krupp's vs. Roy's vs. Iron Town — and the bakery that stole the show✅ Glass-bottom boat tour over Great Lakes shipwrecks✅ The story of the Edmund Fitzgerald at the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum✅ Taco Bell Cinnabon Balls, Lou Malnati's pizza, and other guilty pleasuresStormy Kromer Hat Giveaway:We're giving away a limited-edition Stormy Kromer trucker hat! To enter:

#kap and #gordon discuss the current state of the #chicagocubs what could a potential deal look like for #kyletucker ? should the cubs offer him a 10 year contract at this point in the season, all things considered… or, should they wait until later in the season? plus, they discuss the cubs closer #danielpalencia … finally, they close out the #podcast with potential #trade talkREKAP SPONSORS:--------------------------------------------

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. There’s a new CEO at Lou Malnati’s. The deep-dish pizza company has hired Julie Younglove-Webb to take the helm. Crain’s reports Younglove-Webb has more than a decade of experience overseeing corporate and restaurant operations, formerly of Auntie Anne’s, Domino’s and Potbelly. […]

Marc Malnati, author of “Deep Dish,” joins Bob Sirott to talk about learning how to cook in Italy, working with his father in his family’s restaurant, and the first time his friends sampled their famous deep dish pizza. He also shares how Lou Malnati’s expanded through the years and maintaining the quality of the pizza.

#kap & Gordon are back with the latest happenings with the #chicagocubs as the calendar turns to June.  Yes, the #cubs have some issues, like most teams, but unlike most teams, the Cubs are 15 games over .500 and one of the best offenses in all of baseball.  Kap poses the question to Gordon - is this season #worldseries or bust?  Kap believes it is, while Gordon believes getting there would be enough.  The duo argue over who the Cubs should be all-in on acquiring at the trade deadline, and what exactly, 'all-in' looks like.  #tomricketts needs to open up the checkbook and do whatever it takes in a 'wide-open' race to be serious World Series contenders.Per usual, it's a spirited edition of the Cubs REKAP Podcast - and it all starts right now!#takethat You are watching the #1 YouTube Chicago sports channel for every REKAP with David Kaplan➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@thekapman4 ➡️ https://twitter.com/thekapman  ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/thekapman ➡️ https://instagram.com/thekapman  ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-kaplan-6ab53028  ➡️ REKAP Website: https://bit.ly/the-kap-manStay passionate, stay critical, and stay winning with us.

#kap and #gordonwittenmyer are joined by #guff as the trio debate, and sometimes very heated, the best player at every position from the last 25 years in Chicago. This discussion included players from both the #chicagocubs and #whitesox, with only one player at each position earning the nod, respectively. There were some heated debates at catcher between #willsoncontreras & #ajpierzynski, left handed pitcher with #markbuerhle #jonlester & #chrissale, as well as 1st base between #paulkonerko #anthonyrizzo & #joseabreu. The in-depth discussion brings back blasts from the past and goes in detail about what each player brings to the debate and why, in the end, they deserve it. This includes manager between #ozzieguillen & #joemaddon.#takethatYou are watching the #1 YouTube Chicago sports channel for every REKAP with David Kaplan➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@thekapman4 ➡️ https://twitter.com/thekapman  ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/thekapman ➡️ https://instagram.com/thekapman  ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-kaplan-6ab53028  ➡️ REKAP Website: https://bit.ly/the-kap-manStay passionate, stay critical, and stay winning with us.

Kap and Gordon talk about the state of the bullpen after the #chicagocubs blow a save in Miami. Guff interview #drewpomeranz about his success in his return to the MLB after a couple of years out of the league.REKAP SPONSORS:--------------------------------------------

This week, Scott sat down with his Lawfare colleagues Natalie Orpett, Tyler McBrien, and Daniel Byman to talk through the week's big national security news, including:“Borderline Behavior.” A major flare-up over the disputed region of Kashmir took place this past week, leading to a major exchange of hostilities between the nuclear powers of India and Pakistan before they agreed to a U.S.-brokered ceasefire—one that is mostly holding, despite alleged violations on both sides. How durable a resolution does this seem likely to be? And what additional steps need to be taken to preserve peace?“Parting Ways.” President Trump announced a major change to U.S. policies in the Red Sea this week, in the form of a ceasefire with the Yemeni armed group and de facto government Ansar Allah (also known as the Houthis), in which they would cease attacks on U.S. shipping. But the credibility of this commitment is in doubt, as are the implications of U.S. actions for shipping through the Red Sea more broadly. What should we make of this major policy shift? “First Class Problems.” President Trump announced this week that he would be accepting the gift of a luxury jet from the government of Qatar for use as Air Force One during his presidency, which would then be transferred to his foundation shortly before he leaves office in 2029. How big a problem is this? And how can he accept this gift, given that the Constitution's Foreign Emoluments Clause prohibits “accept[ing]...any present…of any kind whatever, from any King, Prince, or foreign State”?In Object Lessons, Tyler delighted in the Financial Times's trolling of its own “Lunch with the FT,” in which Sam Altman's kitchen and gross misuse of olive oil becomes a bizarre metaphor for OpenAI. Natalie delighted in some hometown, Pope-town pride (and some Lou Malnati's pizza). Scott delighted in discovering both Dolcezza and their affogato with decaf espresso, a dessert for those who crave flavor and excitement but who also like sleep. And Dan, in utterly failing his wife, delighted in reaping the benefits of her Mother's Day gift: a little contraption that sits somewhere between wellness hack and medieval torture rack.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Scott sat down with his Lawfare colleagues Natalie Orpett, Tyler McBrien, and Daniel Byman to talk through the week's big national security news, including:“Borderline Behavior.” A major flare-up over the disputed region of Kashmir took place this past week, leading to a major exchange of hostilities between the nuclear powers of India and Pakistan before they agreed to a U.S.-brokered ceasefire—one that is mostly holding, despite alleged violations on both sides. How durable a resolution does this seem likely to be? And what additional steps need to be taken to preserve peace?“Parting Ways.” President Trump announced a major change to U.S. policies in the Red Sea this week, in the form of a ceasefire with the Yemeni armed group and de facto government Ansar Allah (also known as the Houthis), in which they would cease attacks on U.S. shipping. But the credibility of this commitment is in doubt, as are the implications of U.S. actions for shipping through the Red Sea more broadly. What should we make of this major policy shift? “First Class Problems.” President Trump announced this week that he would be accepting the gift of a luxury jet from the government of Qatar for use as Air Force One during his presidency, which would then be transferred to his foundation shortly before he leaves office in 2029. How big a problem is this? And how can he accept this gift, given that the Constitution's Foreign Emoluments Clause prohibits “accept[ing]...any present…of any kind whatever, from any King, Prince, or foreign State”?In Object Lessons, Tyler delighted in the Financial Times's trolling of its own “Lunch with the FT,” in which Sam Altman's kitchen and gross misuse of olive oil becomes a bizarre metaphor for OpenAI. Natalie delighted in some hometown, Pope-town pride (and some Lou Malnati's pizza). Scott delighted in discovering both Dolcezza and their affogato with decaf espresso, a dessert for those who crave flavor and excitement but who also like sleep. And Dan, in utterly failing his wife, delighted in reaping the benefits of her Mother's Day gift: a little contraption that sits somewhere between wellness hack and medieval torture rack.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The guys talk about #cadehorton and his major league debut. Also will the #chicagocubs try to ‘jump the market' in the #mlb trade frenzy prior to the deadline?  Ryan McGuffey joins #kap  and #gordonwittenmyer in a discussion spraying into many fields  Guff adds 2 BIG arms he hopes #jedhoyer has already been active on  They also discuss their favorite baseball movies.You are watching the #1 YouTube Chicago sports channel for every REKAP with David Kaplan➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@thekapman4 ➡️ https://twitter.com/thekapman  ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/thekapman ➡️ https://instagram.com/thekapman  ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-kaplan-6ab53028  ➡️ REKAP Website: https://bit.ly/the-kap-manStay passionate, stay critical, and stay winning with us.

Kap and Gordon talk about the injury to #shotaimanaga and how they think the #chicagocubs should replace him in while he's on the injured list. They also discuss which Cubs they think should be All-Stars. They also debate whether #aaronjudge is the greatest right-handed hitter in the history of baseball.REKAP SPONSORS:--------------------------------------------

Lou Malnati's owner and chairman Marc Malnati joins Rick Kogan to discuss his new book, Deep Dish, and his desire to tell the story of his family’s rise to pizza fame.

As we approach May, the #chicagocubs have proven to be one of the better teams in baseball. Atop the #nlcentral, they've played the toughest schedule in baseball that includes their entire season series against the #losangelesdodgers, #sandiegopadres & #arizonadiamondbacks.  Despite having holes in the bullpen, 3rd base and the rotation, the #cubs offense has proven one of the best in #mlb, led by superstar slugger #kyletucker.  #kap and Gordon discuss the state of the club and how they proceed into May as the schedule softens and the Cubs try to figure out how to proceed to fill the gaps they have in their roster. Gordon computes that the Cubs are on pace to win 95 games, while Kap playfully goes at GW after an earlier podcast discussed whether we'd know if the Cubs would win the NL Central by the end of April. It's the Cubs REKAP Podcast brought to you by the #illinoistollway#takethatYou are watching the #1 YouTube Chicago sports channel for every REKAP with David Kaplan➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@thekapman4 ➡️ https://twitter.com/thekapman  ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/thekapman ➡️ https://instagram.com/thekapman  ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-kaplan-6ab53028  ➡️ REKAP Website: https://bit.ly/the-kap-manStay passionate, stay critical, and stay winning with us.

CHASE SAPPHIRE 100K OFFER!!! (major thanks for using our links!)We spent 24 hours in Chicago before flying to Paris using points and miles, staying at the Intercontinental Magnificent Mile and exploring the city with our three kids. This strategic positioning flight saved us points while giving us an exciting mini-vacation in Chicago with deep dish pizza, the Bean, and activities like the Ice Cream Museum.• Booked Chicago to Paris for 85,000 Flying Blue points for all five family members• Used Southwest credits and gift cards for the positioning flight from Phoenix• Stayed at the Intercontinental Magnificent Mile using a free night certificate• Received a room upgrade thanks to IHG Platinum Elite status• Kids enjoyed the hotel's indoor pool movie night with popcorn and lemonade• Visited Chicago highlights: Lou Malnati's deep dish pizza, the Bean, and Starbucks Reserve• Ice Cream Museum was expensive but memorable for the children• Ed Debevic's restaurant with intentionally rude servers was entertaining• Positioning flights can be cost-effective when traveling as a family• Using hotel night certificates makes layovers more comfortable and funIf you get any value from this podcast, please take two seconds to leave us a rating or review wherever you listen. Come say hi on Instagram @travelpartyof5

Jim Duquette has worked in the front office of a couple of organizations in baseball and is currently a star on the MLB network. Kap and Gordon talk to him about the challenges Jed Hoyer faces with losing Justin Steele so early. The guys ask Jim who he'd be looking to acquire. They also ask him about the bullpen and who might be good trade candidatesREKAP SPONSORS:--------------------------------------------

Kap and Gordon discuss CBS ranking the #chicagocubs as the 3rd best team in baseball. But Gordon thinks the Cubs are in big trouble now that #justinsteele is done for the year. But Kap is more optimistic and thinks the Cubs have options. Can the Cubs trade for #sandyalcantara? How soon will the #miamimarlins be willing to trade him? What will it take to get him? What former #stlouiscardinal pitcher might be an option? They also discuss the offense and if the Cubs are better than anyone expected.REKAP SPONSORS:--------------------------------------------

Guff joins Kap and Gordon as they discuss the 1st place Cubs. #kyletucker has been amazing so far. The #vladimirguerrerojr contract dropped late last night. Will the Tucker contract need to be similar? Will #tomricketts be willing to offer a contract that large? Are the new #chicagocubs powder blue jerseys awesome or ugly?REKAP SPONSORS:--------------------------------------------

Like many of us pizza lovers, Jerry and Nancy Czerwinski had “Pizza Fridays” with their family, picking up Lou Malnati’s and Pequod’s every week. When they moved to Cary, Jerry bought a 25-pound bag of flour, and began making his own pizzas at home, which slowly well known throughout the community. Located in the heart […]

#kap & Gordon Wittenmyer are joined by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel #brewers beat writer Todd Rosiak as the trio breakdown the defending division champion Brewers and who may win the division in 2025.  While Kap believes this is the #chicagocubs for the taking, the others think not so fast and include the upstart #cincinnatireds in that discussion.Meanwhile, the guys get into a passionate debate on whether a salary cap is needed and if it'll cause massive labor issues at the end of the 2026 season. #takethatYou are watching the #1 YouTube Chicago sports channel for every REKAP with David Kaplan➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@thekapman4 ➡️ https://twitter.com/thekapman ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/thekapman ➡️ https://instagram.com/thekapman ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-kaplan-6ab53028 ➡️ REKAP Store: https://shopthekapman.com/ ➡️ REKAP Website: https://bit.ly/the-kap-manStay passionate, stay critical, and stay winning with us.

#kap  & Gordon are joined by #espn reporter Jesse Rogers in a wode ranging discussion on the 2025 #chicagocube and things REALLY get heated whrn the discussion turns to the probable #mlb labor strike coming in 2027  is #tomricketts not spending because of it?  Kap & Gordon have differing opinions to say the least as the #cubs head to Tokyo a week out of beginning their season against the #losangelesdodgers.#takethat ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@thekapman4 ➡️ https://twitter.com/thekapman  ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/thekapman ➡️ https://instagram.com/thekapman  ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-kaplan-6ab53028  ➡️ REKAP Store: https://shopthekapman.com/  ➡️ REKAP Website: https://bit.ly/the-kap-manStay passionate, stay critical, and stay winning with us.

Kap and Gordon talk about why they believe that you will know if the Cubs will win the division by April 28th.REKAP SPONSORS:--------------------------------------------

Kap and Gordon talk about the #chicagocubs early preseason success. Does it mean anything? They talk about #justinturner and his role on this team. Will the Cubs get to the playoffs this year? Kap also brings you the latest on their TV woes. Are they really going not be available on Xfinity anymore? What is the problem and how do they fix it? They also talk about #sammysosa being at spring training and talking to some of the young Cubs players. #petecrowarmstrong impressed Gordon today and you won't believe who his babysitter was when he was a kid.REKAP SPONSORS:--------------------------------------------

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