The temperatures are heating up, which means Chicago is about to do the thing it does best: Summer. But some traditions are better than others! Join Kevin Kaduk, Herb Lawrence, Vinnie Duber and Luis Medina of Bleacher Nation Bears as they talk about Chicago summer favorites and whether they’re overrated, underrated or properly rated. Also on the show: We check in with both the White Sox and Cubs at the Memorial Day dividing line and talk about our favorite Bears memories. The Chicago Sports Podc...
Jun 04, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 342
The Chicago Cubs took on the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field looking for their fourth win in a row. Patrick Wisdom got the Cubs on the board early with a 3-run shot but the Cubs couldn't make the early lead standup. Marcus Stroman allowed 9 runs in 4.0 Innings Pitched and the Cubs fell 14-5 to the Cardinals. The Cubs look to rebound tomorrow with a doubleheader at Wrigley Field. Join Luke, Cody, and Ryan on the CHGO Cubs Postgame Show as they breakdown today's game and all things Cubbies. S...
Jun 03, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 341
The Chicago Cubs took on the St. Louis Cardinals Thursday Night at Wrigley Field. Willson Contreras continued his hot streak at the plate, launching a 2-run homer in the 1st inning. Keegan Thompson got the job done, allowing 3 Earned Runs over 5.1 innings pitched. Frank Schwindel chipped in as well, going 3-4 with a home run. Ulitmately, the Cubs took it 7-5 for their third win in a row. Join Luke, Cody, and Jared on the CHGO Cubs Postgame Show as they breakdown all things Cubbies. SUBSCRIBE: ht...
Jun 03, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 340
Corey and Brendan review the Cubs series split against the Brewers. They discuss Christopher Morel’s center field role, Matt Swarmer and Anderson Espizona’s pitching debut, Nelson Velasquez’s brief debut, Seiya Suzuki’s injury, Jason Heyward and Nick Madrigal’s return, and update a busy few days in the Cubs minor league system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 02, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 339
The Chicago Cubs snapped their three game skid in comeback fashion as they came back to defeat the Brewers 8-7 behind a big night from Willson Contreras and Patrick Wisdom. Christopher Morel made history and Clint Frazier finally had a memorable game to help the offense. Justin Steele managed to get through five innings and the bullpen kept the Cubs in it. Tune in for the breakdown of the victory and more! SUBSCRIBE : https://www.youtube.com/c/CHGOSports WEBSITE : http://allCHGO.com/ BUY MERCH :...
Jun 01, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 338
Corey and Brendan review the quick two-game series against the White Sox that the Cubs split. They discuss Marcus Stroman's stellar outing, Keegan Thompson's self-proclaimed "lucky" performance, Christopher Morel's defensive versatility and plate discipline, and Nelson Velasquez's looming MLB debut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 30, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 337
The Cubs never trailed until the final play of the game. The Cubs had three different chances to win this game. Alas, the Cubs lost 5-4 to the White Sox Sunday on the South Side. Cody and Luke break down one of biggest heartbreaking losses of the year as the Sox managed to avoid the sweep. Tune in. SUBSCRIBE : https://www.youtube.com/c/CHGOSports WEBSITE : http://allCHGO.com/ BUY MERCH : http://CHGOLocker.com FOLLOW ON SOCIAL : Twitter: @CHGO_Sports Instagram: @CHGO_Sports Visit https://bit.ly/3...
May 29, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 336
The Cubs got back on track on the South Side behind a stellar performance from Keegan Thompson, the bullpen, and some timely hitting from the offense. Cody and Luke break down the winner and talk to Ryan later in the show to give thoughts from David Ross and company. Tune in before Sunday's day game to close out the Crosstown Series in 2022. SUBSCRIBE : https://www.youtube.com/c/CHGOSports WEBSITE : http://allCHGO.com/ BUY MERCH : http://CHGOLocker.com FOLLOW ON SOCIAL : Twitter: @CHGO_Sports In...
May 29, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 335
It's an off day for the Cubs as they prepare for the second round of the Crosstown Series. To prepare, Luke, Cody, and Ryan did a Crosstown Series draft with players from the time period 2005-2016. Just a few rules, there is no DH, so there is a reason Frank Thomas was left off the board. SUBSCRIBE : https://www.youtube.com/c/CHGOSports WEBSITE : http://allCHGO.com/ BUY MERCH : http://CHGOLocker.com FOLLOW ON SOCIAL : Twitter: @CHGO_Sports Instagram: @CHGO_Sports Visit https://bit.ly/3sE8RMe or ...
May 27, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 334
Corey and Brendan review the series split to the Reds by discussing their general disappointment, Kyle Hendricks' struggles, Justin Steele's subpar outing, Ian Happ's success, Frank Schwindel's hot stretch, and Nico Hoerner's return. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 27, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 333
We love to build Mt. Rushmores and we love to hold drafts. So why not combine the two? Join Kevin Kaduk, Jake Flannigan, Cody Delmendo and Alex Campbell as they attempt to build the perfect mix of Chicago sports icons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 26, 2022•55 min•Ep. 332
There was ninth inning drama, but the rally was stalled in the end as the Cubs fell 4-3 to the Reds in Cincinnati. The Cubs entered the ninth inning trailing two runs but a Nico Hoerner base knock drove in a run after Willson Contreras nearly gave the Cubs the lead with a deep flyout. In the process, David Ross was ejected after Patrick Wisdom got hit by a pitch Hunter Strickland. Luke, Ryan, and Cody react to the game, debate who was right or wrong on the ninth inning drama, Caleb Kilian possib...
May 26, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 331
The Cubs offense stayed hot in Cincinnati as they won their third straight game overall as they beat the Reds 11-4. Frank Schwindel hit two homers, Christopher Morel was productive out of the leadoff spot and Patrick Wisdom added another two hit night. Luke, Ryan, and Cody react and break down the victory and look forward to tomorrow's game. SUBSCRIBE : https://www.youtube.com/c/CHGOSports WEBSITE : http://allCHGO.com/ BUY MERCH : http://CHGOLocker.com FOLLOW ON SOCIAL : Twitter: @CHGO_Sports In...
May 25, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 330
The Cubs started the road trip on a high note, beating the Reds 7-4 behind homers from Patrick Wisdom and Ian Happ. Cody, Ryan, and Luke break it down, discuss Happ's dominance in Cincinnati, and talk about dibs in the bleachers. Tune in! SUBSCRIBE : https://www.youtube.com/c/CHGOSports WEBSITE : http://allCHGO.com/ BUY MERCH : http://CHGOLocker.com FOLLOW ON SOCIAL : Twitter: @CHGO_Sports Instagram: @CHGO_Sports Visit https://bit.ly/3sE8RMe or download the PointsBet App, make a deposit and use ...
May 24, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 329
Corey and Brendan review the series loss against the DBacks. They highlight Marcus Stroman's return, Justin Steele's 9 strikeout outing, Keegan Thompson's changeup, Frank Schwindel and Patrick Wisdom's homers, and Alfonso Rivas' struggles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 23, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 328
On the day of unveiling Fergie Jenkins statue, the Cubs were unable to keep the ball in the ballpark as they gave up double-digit homers to the Diamondbacks. in route to a 10-6 loss. Cody, Luke, and Kyle react and breakdown the third straight loss. Christopher Morel and Patrick Wisdom hit homers for the Cubs but it was not enough. The crew also discusses what the next statue should be built outside Wrigley Field. SUBSCRIBE : https://www.youtube.com/c/CHGOSports WEBSITE : http://allCHGO.com/ BUY ...
May 20, 2022•56 min•Ep. 327
Marcus Stroman returned from the Injured List and all things considered, gave the Cubs a chance to win. Unfortunately, the Cubs were unable to do much at the plate Thursday night at Wrigley Field, falling 3-1 to the Diamondbacks in the first of four games. Luke, Cody, and Jared break it down and discuss names like Patrick Wisdom and Rafael Ortega and why this Cubs loss hurts more than normal. SUBSCRIBE : https://www.youtube.com/c/CHGOSports WEBSITE : http://allCHGO.com/ BUY MERCH : http://CHGOLo...
May 20, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 326
Corey and Brendan review the Pirates series win by discussing Christopher Morel's electric debut, Keegan Thompson's impressive start and changeup, and the pitch lab's most recent development in Brandon Hughes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 19, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 325
The Cubs are going streaking. The Chicago Cubs have won four games in a row. The Cubs have won six out of their last eight ballgames. It's been fun. Brandon Hughes and Christopher Morel did not waste any time making noise for the Cubs in their major league debuts. The Pirates defensive issues allowed the Cubs to jump out to a huge lead and ti was never a doubt as the Cubs won 7-0 at Wrigley Field on Cody's birthday. Cody, Luke, and Ryan react and breakdown the Cubs victory that had them surpass ...
May 18, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 324
The Cubs stayed in the win column Monday night after an eight run first inning bolted the Cubs to a 9-0 route of the Pirates. The Cubs have now won three straight games, including five of their last seven contests after a brutal 3-14 stretch. Willson Contreras hit his 100th career homer, Yan Gomes stayed hot and Wade Miley went seven innings in his Wrigley Field debut. Tuen in with Luke, Corey and Andy as they recapped the Cubs win from our West Loop studios. SUBSCRIBE : https://www.youtube.com/...
May 17, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 323
Corey and Brendan review the Cubs series win in Arizona. They discuss Justin Steele and Kyle Hendricks' resurgence, Seiya Suzuki's return, Nico Hoerner's injury, Scott Effross' Statcast data and success, and updates on Cubs minor league pitchers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 16, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 322
It was Friday the 13th and the Cubs had to take on old friend Zach Davies. Something had to give. In the end, Davies and the DBacks beat the Cubs 4-3 in Arizona. Ildemaro Vargas hit a 2-run triple to plate two runs that lead to a three runs third inning and that was it for the Cubs. The Diamondbacks responded in the bottom half with three of their own. Drew Smyly pitched six strong innings but allowed four earned runs, including the game winning run on a wild pitch later in the game. The Cubs ha...
May 14, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 321
The Bears schedule is out today, which means plenty of Chicago sports fans will be planning their fall travel. But what’s the ultimate road destination for each Chicago team? Kevin Kaduk, Will Gottlieb and Matt Peck are joined by Jacoby Cochran of City Cast Chicago as the group attempts to build the best itinerary for a Chicago sports fan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 13, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 320
It's an off day after a series win, but that didn't stop the Cubs for leaving us in frustration. The Iowa Cubs announced top prospect Brennen Davis was put on the Injured List.Luke, Joey and Cody react and discuss the current injuries surrounding the Cubs. In the second segment the crew discusses their want to be road trips to different ballparks to celebrate the Bears schedule being released. In the third segment, Cody and Luke look back on Ernie Banks as today was the 52 anniversary of his 500...
May 12, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 319
Corey, Cody, and Ryan recap the Cubs first series win since Opening Weekend at Wrigley Field over Milwaukee. It wasn't easy but the Cubs defeated the Padres 7-5 behind a two-run single by Alfonso Rivas and Frank Schwindel's bases clearing double to take Game 3 against the Padres in San Diego. After an abysmal showing against the Dodgers over the weekend, the Cubs bounced back in a big way against one of the best teams in the NL. The crew reacts and recaps the three games as a whole. SUBSCRIBE : ...
May 12, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 318
Many were wondering how the Cubs would respond after Kyle Hendricks masterful start on Monday, and, for the most part it was another good game to watch. However, the Cubs lost 5-4 in San Diego in dramatic fashion as Frank Schwindel's deep drive to left field came just short at the wall, something we've seen a lot in baseball this year. Alfonso Rivas homered for the Cubs and Wade Miley made his Cubs debut. Luke, Cody, and Ryan recap the loss and a lot of good despite another one added in the loss...
May 11, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 317
Class dismissed. The Professor had his best lecture of the season in San Diego Monday night as he came within one out of a complete game shutout in the Cubs' 6-0 win over the Padres. Hendricks was masterful pitching 8.2 innings, striking out seven batters, walking one and allowing three hits in far and away his best start of the season. The performance helped the Cubs snap a five-game losing streak as the Cubs offense woke up, finally, and helped preserve a comfortable victory at Petco Park. Luk...
May 10, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 316
Corey and Brendan discuss why the Chicago Cubs stink. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 09, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 315
The Cubs and Dodgers were postponed and moved to a doubleheader on Saturday, so, the crew celebrates the anniversary of the Kerry Wood 20 strikeout game. Jake Bujnowski, the son of the infamous Tom Bujnowski, joins the crew to look back on how his family plays a huge part in the game back on May 6, 1998. SUBSCRIBE : https://www.youtube.com/c/CHGOSports WEBSITE : http://allCHGO.com/ BUY MERCH : http://CHGOLocker.com FOLLOW ON SOCIAL : Twitter: @CHGO_Sports Instagram: @CHGO_Sports Visit https://bi...
May 06, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 314
Chicagoans have a little more time to watch movies now that the Bulls and Blackhawks are done. What should they see? Join Kevin Kaduk, Big Dave, Jay Zawaski and Nicholas Moreano as they break down 11 of the biggest movies headed to theaters. Also in this episode: An underwhelming Crosstown Classic series between the Cubs and White Sox and will the 1985 Bears ever fade from the city's consciousness? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
May 05, 2022•55 min•Ep. 313
