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Fly the W

Blue Wire, Dustin Rhoades, Paul Crawly Dzienwww.audacy.com
Dustin Rhoades and Paul Crawly Dzien bring you passionate, engaging Cubs talk. From game breakdowns to series previews to interviews with players, coaches and analysts, they zero in on the most compelling Cubs topics of conversation each week.
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Episodes

Dansby Swanson lands on injured list, Cubs-Braves preview

Crawly and Dustin discuss the latest Cubs roster moves, which included shortstop Dansby Swanson landing on the injured list while outfielder Seiya Suzuki and right-hander Kyle Hendricks returned from it. They also previewed the upcoming Cubs-Braves series with a look at the pitching probables and who's hot and who's not for each club. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcast...

May 13, 202413 min

Cubs lose a home series for first time this season

In season 3, episode 38, Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs' first home series loss of the season as they dropped two of three games to the Padres. We then interview Low-A Myrtle Beach Pelicans broadcaster Sam Weiderhaft about the team's roster. Later, the guys break down the Cubs' latest roster moves — which included star Cody Bellinger's return — previewed the club's upcoming series against the Pirates. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/...

May 09, 202452 minEp. 38

Dylan Cease is too much for the Cubs

Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs' first home series loss of the season as they dropped two of three games to the Padres. The Cubs had a bullpen meltdown and an amazing come-from-behind win before Padres ace Dylan Cease was nearly unhittable in the rubber game of the series. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

May 09, 202416 min

Interview with Sam Weiderhaft

We continue our Down on the Farm segment by interviewing Low-A Myrtle Beach Pelicans broadcaster Sam Weiderhaft about the team's roster and the fun promotions at Pelicans Park. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

May 09, 202418 min

Cody Bellinger comes off IL, Cubs-Pirates series preview

Crawly and Dustin break down the Cubs' latest roster moves, which included star Cody Bellinger's return and outfielder Seiya Suzuki beginning a rehab assignment in Iowa. They also preview the upcoming Cubs-Pirates series by taking a look at the pitching probables and who's hot and who's not for each team. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

May 09, 202411 min

Ian Happ tells his draft story | Baseball Isn't Boring

From Baseball Isn't Boring ( subscribe here ): Cubs left fielder Ian Happ is a two-time Gold Glove winner and a one-time All-Star. And just like every other big leaguer, he has a unique draft story to tell. There are great stories and great lessons in this BIB on the Go. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

May 08, 20245 min

Cubs take round 1 from the Brewers

In season 3, episode 37, Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs' hard-fought series win against the Brewers over the weekend, a series that saw Chicago's starting pitchers continue to impress, reliever Adbert Alzolay continue to struggle and the offense show signs of life. Crawly then interviews Sara Sanchez from Bleed Cubbie Blue about the Cubs' defensive struggles early in the season. Later, we discuss the Cubs' latest injury and roster moves before previewing their upcoming series against the Padre...

May 06, 202456 minEp. 37

Cubs take 2 of 3 from Brewers

Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs' hard-fought series win against the Brewers over the weekend, a series that saw Chicago's starting pitchers continue to impress, reliever Adbert Alzolay continue to struggle and the offense show signs of life. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

May 06, 202417 min

Interview with Sara Sanchez

Crawly interviews Sara Sanchez from Bleed Cubbie Blue about the Cubs' defensive struggles early in the season. Sanchez breaks down the numbers and shares hope that the club's Gold Glovers can turn it around. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

May 06, 202422 min

Shota Imanaga named Rookie of the Month, Matt Mervis demoted to Iowa

Crawly and Dustin discuss Cubs lefty Shota Imanaga winning the National League Rookie of the Month honor and the team's latest roster and injury news, including first baseman/designated hitter Matt Mervis being demoted to Triple-A Iowa. The guys also preview the Cubs' upcoming series against the Padres by looking at the pitching matchups and who's hot and who's not on each team. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more...

May 06, 202416 min

Cubs mediocre against the Mets

In season 3, episode 36, Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs splitting a four-game series against the Mets that saw Chicago's starting pitching dominate, its offense struggle and a lot of late-inning drama. We then continue our Down on the Farm segment with an interview with South Bend play-by-play announcer Brendan King. Later, Crawly and Dustin discuss ace Justin Steele's first rehab start and the Cubs' plan for top pitching prospect Cade Horton before previewing the upcoming series against the B...

May 03, 20241 hr 13 minEp. 36

Cubs split with Mets

Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs splitting a four-game series against the Mets that saw Chicago's starting pitching dominate, its offense struggle and a lot of late-inning drama. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

May 03, 202431 minEp. 788

Interview with Brendan King

We continue our Down on the Farm segment with an interview with South Bend play-by-play announcer Brendan King, who discussed Jefferson Rojas' 17-game hitting streak and Luis Devers' return while sharing observations about new manager Nick Lovullo. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

May 03, 202426 min

Justin Steele makes rehab start, Cade Horton gets promoted

Crawly and Dustin discuss ace Justin Steele's first rehab start and the Cubs' plan for top pitching prospect Cade Horton before previewing the upcoming series against the Brewers, with a focus on the pitching matchups and who's hot and who's not for each team. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

May 03, 202415 min

Cubs injuries keep on coming

In season 3, episode 35, Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs' tough series loss in Boston that saw the teams split the first two games before Chicago lost a heartbreaker on Sunday Night Baseball. Crawly then talks to former Cubs PR director Bob Ibach about dealing with the fallout of the infamous Lee Elia rant. Later, Crawly and Dustin discuss the Cubs' latest flurry of roster moves, which included left-hander Jordan Wicks heading to the injured list, and ace Justin Steele getting ready for a rehab...

Apr 29, 20241 hr 5 minEp. 35

Taillon looks good, Brown struggles as Cubs drop 2 of 3 to Red Sox

Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs' tough series loss in Boston that saw the teams split the first two games before Chicago lost a heartbreaker on Sunday Night Baseball. Right-hander Jameson Taillon looked good for the Cubs, but rookie Ben Brown and the bullpen were also blown out. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 29, 202420 min

Remembering the Lee Elia rant

Crawly then talks to former Cubs PR director Bob Ibach about dealing with the fallout of the infamous Lee Elia rant, which occurred 41 years ago Monday. You know when you have Dallas Green, Keith Moreland, Harry Caray, Les Grobstein and Nisei Lounge all mentioned in an interview, it is going to be a crazy one. And print it! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com...

Apr 29, 202429 min

Jordan Wicks lands on IL, Justin Steele headed to Iowa for rehab start

Crawly and Dustin discuss the Cubs' latest flurry of roster moves, which included left-hander Jordan Wicks heading to the injured list, and ace Justin Steele getting ready for a rehab start. They also preview the upcoming Cubs-Mets series in New York by discussing the pitching matchups and who's hot and who's not for each team. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices...

Apr 29, 202415 min

Cubs sweep the 'Stros!

In season 3, episode 34, Dustin and Crawly recap the Cubs' sweep of the Astros before Crawly talks to Double-A Tennessee Smokies broadcaster Mick Gillispie about a club that has four top-100 prospects on its roster. Finally, Dustin and Crawly discuss the Cubs' rash of injuries and roster moves this week before previewing the upcoming series at the Boston Red Sox this weekend. They discuss the pitching probables, who's hot, who's not and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy pra...

Apr 26, 20241 hr 9 minEp. 34

Cubs take all 3 from the Astros

Dustin and Crawly recap the Cubs' sweep of the Astros in a three-game series that saw right-hander Jameson Taillon build upon his first start of the season, shortstop Dansby Swanson hit a big three-run blast and 22-year-old outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a go-ahead homer, which was also his first MLB hit. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 26, 202424 min

Interview with Mick Gillispie

We continue our Down on the Farm series as Crawly talks to Double-A Tennessee Smokies broadcaster Mick Gillispie about a club that has four top-100 prospects on its roster. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 26, 202428 min

Cody Bellinger injured, Garrett Cooper DFA'd

Dustin and Crawly discuss the Cubs' rash of injuries and roster moves this week. Those included center fielder Cody Bellinger and right-hander Kyle Hendricks heading to the injured list and the team designating first baseman Garrett Cooper for assignment. They also previewed the upcoming series at the Boston Red Sox this weekend, with a focus on pitching probables, who's hot and who's not. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy...

Apr 26, 202417 min

Cubs flounder against the Fish

In season 3, episode 33, Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs' frustrating series split with the Marlins over the weekend. The series featured the return of Jameson Taillon, another blown save by Adbert Alzolay and continued struggles for Kyle Hendricks. Crawly then talks with Sahadev Sharma from the Athletic about his recent article on Hendricks' rough start, how he's working to get back to form and the choices the Cubs will have to make when Justin Steele returns. The guys also go over the latest ...

Apr 23, 20241 hr 7 minEp. 33

Cubs were mediocre against Marlins

Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs' frustrating series split with the Marlins over the weekend. The series featured the return of Jameson Taillon, another blown save by Adbert Alzolay and continued struggles for Kyle Hendricks. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 23, 202430 min

Interview with Sahadev Sharma

Crawly talks with Sahadev Sharma from the Athletic about his recent article on Cubs veteran right-hander Kyle Hendricks' rough start, how he's working to get back to form and the choices the club will have to make when ace Justin Steele returns. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 23, 202421 min

Injury updates & Cubs-Astros series preview

Crawly and Dustin discuss the latest Cubs news and roster moves, including Ian Happ nursing a tender hamstring and injury updates on Seiya Suzuki and Justin Steele. Later, they preview the Cubs' upcoming series against the Astros at Wrigley Field. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 23, 202416 min

Cubs have a heart-stopping Arizona adventure!

In season 3, episode 32, Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs' wild series against the Diamondbacks that saw each team win a game in extra innings, Ben Brown have another strong start, Kyle Hendricks struggle again, Michael Busch continue to hit bombs and Hayden Wesneski make a big splash. Crawly then interviews Maddie Lee of the Sun-Times about Seiya Suzuki's oblique injury, Busch’s hot start, Shota Imanaga mania and Ian Happ’s vision training. Later, the guys go over the latest news, including the...

Apr 18, 20241 hr 1 minEp. 32

Cubs take wild series from Diamondbacks

Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs' wild series against the Diamondbacks that saw each team win a game in extra innings, Ben Brown have another strong start, Kyle Hendricks struggle again, Michael Busch continue hitting bombs and Hayden Wesneski make a big splash. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 18, 202428 min

Interview with Maddie Lee

Crawly interviews Maddie Lee of the Sun-Times about Seiya Suzuki's oblique injury, Michael Busch’s hot start, Shota Imanaga mania and Ian Happ’s vision training. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 18, 202417 min

Ken Holtzman passes away, Seiya Suzuki injures his oblique

Crawly and Dustin go over the latest Cubs news, including legendary pitcher Ken Holtzman passing away and outfielder Seiya Suzuki suffering an oblique injury. They also preview the upcoming Cubs-Marlins series. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 18, 202416 min
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