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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

Cubs take part one of the Crosstown Classic

Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs sweeping a two-game series from the White Sox by rallying from big deficits in each game. The Cubs offense is back, but what happened to the starting pitching? 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...

Jun 06, 202421 min

Interview with Geoff Pontes

Baseball America just released its updated top-100 prospects list, and the Cubs are tied with the Mariners for the most players on it. Crawly talks to Geoff Pontes of Baseball America about the Cubs' most highly rated prospects. 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...

Jun 06, 202431 min

Which Cubs deserve to be All-Stars? Cade Horton has lat injury

Crawly and Dustin discuss which Cubs could be All-Stars as MLB has opened voting and react to top pitching prospect Cade Horton being shut down with a lat strain before they preview the team's upcoming series against the Reds 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jun 06, 202414 min

Cubs' free fall continues

In season 3, episode 45, Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs losing two of three games in a series to the last-place Reds over the weekend. Crawly then interviews legendary radio host and big Cubs fan Marty Lennartz about the events at Gallagher Way and Wrigley Field on Sunday to raise money to fight ALS as MLB held its fourth annual Lou Gehrig Day. Later, Crawly and Dustin discuss the latest Cubs roster moves and news, including the surprise return of infielder David Bote and left-hander Jordan Wi...

Jun 04, 202447 minEp. 45

Cubs lose 6th straight series

Crawly and Dustin discuss the Cubs' free fall continuing as they lost two of three games in a series to the last-place Reds over the weekend. Errors, questionable baserunning decisions and a lack of clutch hitting contributed to the Cubs' misery in 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...

Jun 04, 202420 min

Interview with Marty Lennartz

Crawly interviews legendary radio host and big Cubs fan Marty Lennartz about the events at Gallagher Way and Wrigley Field on Sunday to raise money to fight ALS as MLB held its fourth annual Lou Gehrig Day. 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...

Jun 04, 202415 min

David Bote called up, Jordan Wicks getting closer, Cubs-White Sox preview

Crawly and Dustin discuss the latest Cubs roster moves and news, including the surprise return of infielder David Bote and left-hander Jordan Wicks getting a step closer to a return from injury. Later, they previewed the upcoming Cubs-White Sox series with a look at 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://podcastchoices....

Jun 04, 202411 min

Brewers beat down the Cubs

In season 3, episode 44, Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs losing three out of four games to the Brewers in a series that saw rookie right-hander Ben Brown pitch brilliantly, left-hander Shota Imanaga get pounded and Chicago's offense and defense both struggle as the club fell 5.5 games behind Milwaukee in the NL Central. Crawly then interviews Cubs public address announcer Jeremiah Paprocki after he took part in the Hall of Fame's East-West Classic: A Tribute to the Negro Leagues All-Star Game, ...

May 31, 20241 hr 10 minEp. 44

Ben Brown brilliant, Shota Imanaga struggles, Brewers too much for Cubs

Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs losing three out of four games to the Brewers in a series that saw rookie right-hander Ben Brown pitch brilliantly, left-hander Shota Imanaga get pounded and Chicago's offense and defense both struggle as the club fell 5.5 games behind Milwaukee in the NL Central. 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 31, 202429 min

Interview with Jeremiah Paprocki

Crawly interviews Cubs public address announcer Jeremiah Paprocki after he took part in the Hall of Fame's East-West Classic: A Tribute to the Negro Leagues All-Star Game, which featured numerous MLB legends and plenty of former Cubs players. 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 31, 202422 min

PCA is back! Horton hurt? Cubs-Reds preview

Crawly and Dustin discuss the latest Cubs roster moves and injuries, including outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong being called back up to the big leagues and top pitching prospect Cade Horton leaving a start at Triple-A Iowa with an injury. They also preview the upcoming Cubs-Reds series with 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 c...

May 31, 202419 min

Cubs fans let down in the Lou

In season 3, episode 43, Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs losing a pair of one-run games to the Cardinals in a classic battle in the rivalry over the weekend. Crawly then interviews Cubs minor league pitcher Ethan Roberts about his career, his recovery process from Tommy John surgery and what it's like interacting with fans. Later, Crawly and Dustin share the latest Cubs news, including left-hander Drew Smyly making a return and left-hander Jordan Wicks making a rehab start. They also preview th...

May 27, 202451 minEp. 43

Cubs lose two in the Lou

Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs losing a pair of one-run games to the Cardinals in a classic battle in the rivalry over the weekend. The Cubs offense continued to struggle, right-hander Javier Assad allowed more than two runs for the first time since last September and dependable reliever Mark Leiter Jr. couldn't get the job done. 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://podcastcho...

May 27, 202411 min

Interview with Ethan Roberts

Crawly interviews Cubs minor league pitcher Ethan Roberts about his career, his recovery process from Tommy John surgery and what it's like interacting with fans. 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 27, 202415 min

Drew Smyly is back, Cubs-Brewers series preview

Crawly and Dustin share the latest Cubs news, including left-hander Drew Smyly making a return and left-hander Jordan Wicks making a rehab start. They also preview the upcoming Cubs-Brewers series with a look at 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 27, 202414 min

Cubs' offense is offensive

Crawly and Dustin react to the Cubs dropping two of three games in their series against the Braves. Starting pitching continues to keep the Cubs in games, but the offense is struggling to score even after the returns of shortstop Dansby Swanson and second baseman Nico Hoerner. The guys then analyze president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer's comments about veteran right-hander Kyle Hendricks' move from the rotation to the bullpen. Later, Crawly and Dustin discuss Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg shari...

May 24, 202456 minEp. 42

Cubs' offense fails against Braves

Crawly and Dustin react to the Cubs dropping two of three games in their series against the Braves. Starting pitching continues to keep the Cubs in games, but the offense is struggling to score even after the returns of shortstop Dansby Swanson and second baseman Nico Hoerner. The Cubs scored just six runs in the three-game 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://podcastcho...

May 24, 202417 min

Jed Hoyer talks Kyle Hendricks' struggles, Cubs' recent roster moves

Crawly and Dustin analyze president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer's comments about veteran right-hander Kyle Hendricks' move from the rotation to the bullpen, the club's demotion of outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong to Triple-A Iowa and more. 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 24, 202412 min

Ryne Sandberg cancer update, Cubs-Cardinals series preview

Crawly and Dustin discuss Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg sharing a positive update in his cancer battle. They also react to all the latest Cubs injury news — including reliever Adbert Alzolay going for a second opinion — and preview the upcoming series against the Cardinals with 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 h...

May 24, 202416 min

Cubs piss poor in losing series to Pirates

In season 3 episode 41, Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs losing three of four games to the Pirates, who got four quality starts from their pitchers in the series. Cubs veteran right-hander Kyle Hendricks also continues to get shelled, while Chicago earned its lone win in the series in walk-off fashion on a controversial call at the plate Saturday. Crawly then interviews Rich Eberwein of Cubbies Crib about his article on Hendricks and how his recent struggles have similarities with another Cubs s...

May 20, 202450 minEp. 41

Cubs lose four-game series to the Pirates

Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs losing three of four games to the Pirates, who got four quality starts from their pitchers in the series. Cubs veteran right-hander Kyle Hendricks also continues to get shelled, while Chicago earned its lone win in the series in walk-off fashion on a controversial call at the plate Saturday. 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...

May 20, 202417 min

Interview with Rich Eberwein

Crawly interviews Rich Eberwein of Cubbies Crib about his article on veteran right-hander Kyle Hendricks and how his recent struggles have similarities with another Cubs starting pitcher back in 2016. 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 20, 202411 min

Drew Smyly to make a rehab start, Cubs-Braves series preview

Crawly and Dustin share injury updates on Cubs left-hander Jordan Wicks and left-hander Drew Smyly, react to a trade between Chicago and Tampa Bay and preview the club's upcoming series against the Atlanta Braves 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 20, 202411 min

Braves beat down the Cubs

In season 3, episode 40, Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs' tough series against the Braves, as they lost two of three games. The Cubs offense struggled against Braves pitching, while right-hander Javier Assad continued to impress as Chicago salvaged a win in the series finale. Matthew Trueblood from North Side Baseball then joins the show to discuss the Cubs' acquisition of reliever Tyson Miller from the Mariners. He also discusses the adjustments that the Cubs' young hitters are trying to make ...

May 16, 202455 minEp. 40

Cubs struggle against Braves pitching

Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs' tough series against the Braves, as they lost two of three games. The Cubs offense struggled in being shut out for the first 18 innings of the series against Braves pitching, but right-hander Javier Assad continued to impress as Chicago salvaged a win in the finale. 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 16, 202418 min

Interview with Matthew Trueblood

Matthew Trueblood from North Side Baseball joins the show to discuss the Cubs' acquisition of reliever Tyson Miller from the Mariners. He also discusses the adjustments that the Cubs' young hitters are trying to make as they adjust to life in the big leagues. 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 16, 202413 min

Nico Hoerner is hurting, Cubs-Pirates series preview

Crawly and Dustin discuss the Cubs placing reliever Adbert Alzolay on the injured list and infielder Nico Hoerner dealing with a hamstring issue. They also discuss the Cubs' acquisition of reliever Tyson Miller from the Mariners before previewing the club's upcoming series against the Pirates with 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 ...

May 16, 202411 min

Cubs escape Pittsburgh

In season 3, episode 39, Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs' wild series win against the Pirates over the weekend, which included a crazy game Saturday in which Pittsburgh star pitching prospect Paul Skenes made his MLB debut and Chicago recorded six bases-loaded walks in a single inning. Crawly then interviews Bleacher Bum Band lead singer Danny Rockett about RanterFest, which is three days of music, comedy and Cubs baseball. Later, Crawly and Dustin discuss the Cubs continuing to be plagued by i...

May 13, 202458 minEp. 39

Cubs win a wild series finale against Pirates

Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs' wild series win against the Pirates over the weekend, which included Chicago getting out of a ninth-inning jam before winning in extra innings Sunday after the clubs split the first two games 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 13, 202418 min

Interview with Danny Rockett

Crawly interviews Bleacher Bum Band lead singer Danny Rockett about RanterFest, which is three days of music, comedy and Cubs baseball. The event will be held May 31-June 2 to benefit Lost Boyz Inc. 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 13, 202419 min
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