On the latest edition of One Twenty - A Chicago Cubs Podcast, Ben and Mikey are back to talk all things Cubs and, more specifically, the Cubs down the season's stretch run. With the season getting closer and closer to the finish line, we discuss how the MLB feels so open for anyone to win, as it has in years. We then break down the Cubs' schedule going forward for the season, including the slim but possible chances of the team making the playoffs. We wrap up with some bullpen talk and our expect...
Aug 22, 2024•38 min•Season 2Ep. 15
On the latest edition of One Twenty - A Chicago Cubs Podcast, Ben and Mikey talk all the latest in the world of Chicago Cubs and across the MLB. We start off by discussing the Cubs interesting approach to this year's trade deadline. The Cubs bought and sold at the same exact time, and it was a little bit confusing. They started off the weekend by trading for All-Star Isaac Paredes and trading Christopher Morel. We discuss the significance of this trade and the end of an era in Chicago with Chris...
Jul 31, 2024•31 min•Season 2Ep. 14
On the latest edition of One Twenty - A Chicago Cubs Podcast, Ben and Mikey break down the latest week in Cubs news and our own week. We start off by breaking down Ben's weekend at NASCAR, which has seemingly gone semi-viral. Whether arguing with Barstool's White Sox Dave or catching Keith Urban's wristband, Ben had one heck of a weekend at the Chicago Street Race. We then break down the latest week of Cubs news, including a series win with a dominant performance from Justin Steele and Shota Ima...
Jul 10, 2024•34 min•Season 2Ep. 13
On the latest edition of One Twenty - A Chicago Cubs Podcast, Ben and Mikey are preparing to wave the white flags. The Cubs season has gotten so out of hand it's truly upsetting. Ben and Mikey give their thoughts and feelings on the Cubs as they sit in last place and 5.5 games out of a Wild Card spot. What players might get traded, and what prospects are potentially on the way? Will the Cubs still try and contend for a Wild Card spot, or will they bite the bullet and sell? All this and more on t...
Jul 03, 2024•44 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Vladdy Jr. trading in the powder blue for pinstripes? It's a tale of two series on a new One Twenty - Ben and Mikey discuss a thrilling pair of Crosstown W's but lament a lame weekend in Cincy. Plus, a preview of the first Cubs/Rays battle in Tampa Bay in nearly seven years, and potential trade rumors that could give the Cubs a boost in a wild National League. All this and more on the latest edition of One Twenty - A Chicago Cubs Podcast!
Jun 11, 2024•22 min•Season 2Ep. 11
On the latest edition of One Twenty - A Chicago Cubs Podcast, we are joined by the play-by-play voice of the Chicago Cubs, Alex Cohen! Before we get to Alex, Ben and Mikey break down the Cubs struggles throughout the month of May. We discuss what's the next steps for this team, and how they can break this slump. We then are joined by Alex where he gives us a deeper look into his career as a broadcaster, as well the current state of the Iowa Cubs. We discuss all the storylines and players that ha...
Jun 04, 2024•52 min•Season 2Ep. 10
On the latest edition of One Twenty - A Chicago Cubs Podcast, Ben and Mikey break down all the latest headlines in Cubs nation. On this latest episode we break down the Cubs lineup officially being fully healthy, with the return of Dansby Swanson and Nico Hoerner. Rounding second, we discuss the demotion of Pete Crow-Armstrong and when he could be back in the major leagues. We round third talking about the latest with Kyle Hendricks and the news that he will be taking a role in the bullpen going...
May 22, 2024•48 min•Season 2Ep. 9
On the latest edition of One Twenty - A Chicago Cubs Podcast, Ben and Mikey are back and break down all the latest headlines in Chicago Cubs nation. We start the show with a little bit of life updates including the fact that Mikey is now a college graduate! Rounding first, injuries and regression continue to be the story early on for this Chicago Cubs team. Simply put, Dansby Swanson and Ian Happ need to be better for this Cubs team to succeed throughout the season. Rounding second on a more pos...
May 14, 2024•36 min•Season 2Ep. 8
On the latest edition of One Twenty - A Chicago Cubs Podcast, Ben and Mikey break down all that has happened in the past week with the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs have a closer problem, what is the plan going forward? The injury bug is killing the Chicago Cubs, how will the Cubbies be able to overcome the loss of some of their biggest stars. Pete Crow-Armstrong and Mike Tauchman, have been able to step up in the absent of Cody Bellinger. Finally, we round it out discussing the prospect of Shota Imana...
Apr 30, 2024•32 min•Season 2Ep. 7
On the latest edition of One Twenty - A Chicago Cubs Podcast, Ben and Mikey break down the Cubs trip out west. We start off by breaking down the news that Seiya Suzuki is headed to the IL. What does that mean for the Cubs lineup, and who's going to have to step up in his place? Plus, Michael Busch is off to a historic start to his Cubs career, hitting home runs in each of the last five games. Finally, we round it out talking the positive and negatives of Cubs pitching, including the great start ...
Apr 17, 2024•34 min•Season 2Ep. 6
On the latest edition of One Twenty - A Chicago Cubs Podcast, Ben and Mikey break down everything that has happened in the last week with Cubs baseball! The Cubs have returned to Wrigley Field and had a very impressive homestand. We break down the Rockies series, including Shota Imanaga's first career start, and the offense breaking out. Rounding out we went over the weekend and a series win against a very impressive Los Angeles Dodgers team. We also recap our trip to Wrigley Field on Pat Hughes...
Apr 08, 2024•49 min•Season 2Ep. 5
On the latest edition of One Twenty - A Chicago Cubs Podcast, Ben and Mikey break down the first weekend of Chicago Cubs baseball. We go over all the headlines and break each game down from Opening Weekend. We also discuss how the Justin Steele injury will affect the Cubs for the next month, with the Cubs ace heading to the IL. We break down what contributions Ben Brown can make to the Cubs rotation! We head home discussing Christopher Morel and how he could be on pace for his first ever all-sta...
Apr 01, 2024•43 min•Season 2Ep. 4
On the latest edition of One Twenty - A Chicago Cubs Podcast, Ben and Mikey preview the entire MLB heading into the new season. We break down each division, along with who will be winning each division and making the wild card. We also break down who could be winning awards along with MVP, Cy Young and Manager of the Year. We round it out with our World Series winners. All this and more on the latest edition of One Twenty - A Chicago Cubs Podcast. One Twenty will be back every single Monday thro...
Mar 26, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 3
On todays episode of One Twenty - A Chicago Cubs Podcast, Ben and Mikey break down all the headlines from the past week in Chicago Cubs baseball. We start by discussing the recent Kris Bryant article that came out this past week, and reflect on the star that Kris Bryant once was. We immediately discuss the Matt Chapman contract with the Giants and the potential that Scott Boras might be losing leverage. Rounding third, we discuss how the recent news with Cubs spring training. Counsell guarantees...
Mar 05, 2024•29 min•Season 2Ep. 2
After a long wait, the Chicago Cubs have officially re-signed Cody Bellinger. Ben and Mikey break down everything that comes along with bringing back the Comeback Player of the Year, Cody Bellinger. What does this mean for the rest of the team and the roster? How does the re-addition of Bellinger impact the Cubs outlook heading in 2024? Will there be any more free agent signings or are the Cubs done? All that and more on the latest edition of One Twenty - A Chicago Cubs podcast! For more One Twe...
Feb 26, 2024•35 min•Season 2Ep. 1
DISCLAIMER: Episode was recorded before the announcement of Justin Turner to the Blue Jays. On the latest edition of One Twenty - A Chicago Cubs Podcast, Ben and Mikey break down all the latest news and rumors with the Chicago Cubs. We start out by giving a special shoutout to Cubs legend, Ryne Sandberg who was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer. One Twenty sends it support and prayers to Ryno and his family #RynoStrong. We then round first discussing the Cubs most recent signing of relieve...
Jan 30, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 34
On the latest edition of the One Twenty Podcast, Ben and Mikey are joined by a very special guest, Matt Cozzi. Matt Cozzi is a fellow Cubs podcaster where he is the co-host of Locked On Cubs! Ben, Mikey and Matt break down all the latest news going on in Cubs Nation. We start off discussing the latest news with Shōta Imanaga, discussing the player the Cubs are getting as well as the contract details. We then break down Jed Hoyer's latest move acquiring the Dodgers number two prospect, Michael Bu...
Jan 12, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 33
On the latest edition of One Twenty, a Chicago Cubs Podcast, Ben and Mikey break down the breaking news signing for the Cubs. The Cubs have signed Japanese star pitcher Shōta Imanaga to a deal and Ben and Mikey break down all the news that come with it. What does this mean for the Cubs starting rotation. What is next for the Cubs in free agency? Later in the episode, Ben and Mikey talk a little bit about the Bears as well as Michigan winning the National Title. All this and more on the latest ed...
Jan 10, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 32
On the latest edition of the One Twenty podcast, we break down all that has happened in Major League Baseball over the last two weeks. Shohei Ohtani is a Dodger on a record-breaking deal. How does this change the future of MLB free agency with the amount of different clauses to Ohtani's contract. Meanwhile, when will Cody Bellinger sign. Ben and Mikey break down when they think Bellinger could ultimately sign his contract at what teams could be in the running for his services. We round third dis...
Dec 14, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 31
CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction 3:28 Glasnow/Bieber Rumors 14:28 Bo Bichette to the Cubs? 20:08 Free Agency Predictions On the latest edition of the One Twenty podcast, Ben and Mikey break down all the recent rumors heading into Winter Meetings for the Chicago Cubs. We lead off discussing the newest rumor that the Cubs have had conversations regarding Tyler Glasnow and Shane Bieber. We then head over to discuss the rumor that came about last week, Bo Bichette and the Cubs. Will the Blue Jays be willi...
Nov 29, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 30
CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction 1:18 Jonah Fialkow Interview 27:40 Counsell + Ohtani to the Cubs? On the latest edition of the 1:20 podcast, Jonah Fialkow joins the show! Fialkow also known as Jewish Jonah on social media went viral this past baseball season for his TikTok videos as a Wrigley Field vendor. We talk to Fialkow about his current role as a Wrigley Field vendor, his social media accounts going viral, the politics of being a vendor at Wrigley and so much more. In the second half of the epi...
Nov 15, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 29
CHAPTERS (0:00-1:56) Introduction (1:57-26:40) Andrew Belleson Interview (26:41-53:30) Craig Counsell + Cubs Talk In the latest episode of One Twenty, Ben and Mikey are joined by Andrew Belleson for an interview. Belleson is the former PA announcer for the Chicago Cubs and he joins the show to discuss his time with the Cubs, his expectation for Chicago in 2024 as well as what he has been up to since leaving the Cubs. In the second half of the episode, we break down the latest in the Cubs shockin...
Nov 08, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 28
In a shocking move, the Chicago Cubs have signed manager Craig Counsell to the richest deal ever for a manager. Ben and Mikey hop on for an emergency episode to discuss and break down this shocking news that has come out of the North Side of Chicago. What does this mean for the Cubs, David Ross and so much more.
Nov 06, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 27
On the latest edition of 1:20, Cubs prospect and recent draftee, Brett Bateman joins the show! Bateman sits down with Ben and Mikey to discuss getting drafted by the Cubs, his time at Minnesota and life down in Arizona. Meanwhile in the second half of the episode Ben and Mikey talk about the World Series, as well as some Cubs rumors that have been mentioned in recent days. All this and more on the latest edition of the 1:20 podcast.
Nov 01, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 26
On the latest edition of 1:20, Cubs prospect and recent draftee, Michael Carico joins the show! Carico sits down with Ben and Mikey to discuss his time at Davidson, his early life in the minor leagues as well as what it means to be drafted by the Chicago Cubs. Carico is the first special guest to ever join 1:20 (0:00-17:12). Meanwhile in the second half of the episode, Ben and Mikey discuss the MLB Playoffs; more specifically how the Phillies might just be a a team of destiny (17:13-34:46). All ...
Oct 18, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 25
On this episode of the 1:20 podcast, Ben and Mikey break down the Chicago Cubs season. After an improbable September collapse, the Chicago Cubs will miss the playoffs for the third straight year. In this episode we break down all the negative and positive that came with this season. We also discuss the Cody Bellinger's impending season and what can make this roster better for next year. We round it out discussing the future of the podcast. Most of all thank you all for listening every week. The ...
Oct 02, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 24
A Chicago Cubs Podcast, Ben and Mikey break down and discuss the Seiya Suzuki dropped ball in the 8th inning on Tuesday night. Along with discussing the error, the guys break down these last 5 games and the Cubs potential path to the playoffs. All this and more on the latest edition of 1:20 - A Chicago Cubs Podcast.
Sep 27, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 23
On today's episode of 1:20, Ben and Mikey are frustrated. After getting swept by the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Chicago Cubs playoff hopes seem to be slipping away. Ben and Mikey break it down, and discuss how frustrating this past week has been for the Cubs. What's the outlook going forward and what is the path for the Cubs to make the playoffs. All this and more on the latest edition of 1:20.
Sep 18, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 22
On the latest episode of 1:20, Mikey and Ben discuss all that has happened in the last week of Chicago Cubs baseball. The guys start of discussing the NL wild card and potential playoff scenarios that the Cubs can find themselves. We then discuss the much anticipated debut of Pete Crow-Armstrong. We also discuss a couple of impact Cubs on the injured list. We round it off discussing Justin Steele's Cy Young candidacy and how he might be running away as the favorite. All this and more on the late...
Sep 13, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 21
On the latest episode of the 1:20 podcast, Ben and Mikey break down all that has happened in the last week for the Cubs. They start off by talking about a series win over the Brewers and a series split against the Reds. They then talk about the rookie, Jordan Wicks and what has been a great start to his young career. Pitching problems currently looms over the Cubs. We round it all out talking about the playoff race and two big series against the Giants and D-Backs. All this and more on the lates...
Sep 04, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 20
