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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

Interview with Bruce Miles, part 1

Crawly interviews Bruce Miles, a former Cubs beat writer and author of the book "The Franchise: Chicago Cubs: A Curated History of the North Siders." Miles discusses the possibility of Sammy Sosa being honored by the Cubs, Kerry Wood's legacy and the infamous Andre Dawson blank check story. 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...

Jan 05, 202420 min

Interview with Bruce Miles, part 2

Crawly continues his interview with Bruce Miles, a former Cubs beat writer and author of the book "The Franchise: Chicago Cubs: A Curated History of the North Siders." Miles discusses three of the most impactful managers he covered, the best and worst trades in Cubs history and the myth of the lights 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/adcho...

Jan 05, 202427 min

Cubs Anthem Singer John Vincent

In season 3, episode 2, we talk about the Cubs' new organizational hires for 2024. Crawly then interviews Cubs national anthem singer John Vincent about his career, how he ended up performing at Wrigley Field, his relationship with coach Mike Ditka, what it was like to get a shoutout from Lady Gaga on Twitter and more. The guys also share details about Dorothy's Last Call, which will celebrate the life and legacy of legendary Cubs fan Dorothy Farrell. To learn more about listener data and our pr...

Jan 03, 202453 minEp. 1

Cubs Make Organizational Announcements

The Cubs announced manager Craig Counsell's coaching staff for 2024, their new farm director and their new director of pitching. Now they just need to hire a few new 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...

Jan 03, 202410 min

John Vincent Interview, Part 1

Crawly interviews Cubs national anthem singer John Vincent about his career, how he ended up performing at Wrigley Field, his relationship with coach Mike Ditka 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...

Jan 03, 202421 min

John Vincent Interview, Part 2

In the second part of their interview, John Vincent talks to Crawly about singing the national anthem at the World Series, getting a shoutout from Lady Gaga on Twitter, singing to the elderly during the COVID pandemic and putting the spotlight on other performers. 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...

Jan 03, 202421 min

The Cubs' Ironman

Crawly and Dustin discuss the latest Hot Stove news and rumors and also look at the Cubs' attendance numbers for 2023. Crawly then interviews author John St. Augustine, who worked with legendary catcher Randy Hundley on a book called "Ironman," which chronicles Hundley's life. Also, the guys remember Rocco Caputo, a longtime vendor at Wrigley Field who passed away this week. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more abo...

Dec 29, 20231 hr 1 minEp. 100

Cubs' 2023 Attendance Numbers

Crawly and Dustin discuss the latest Hot Stove news and rumors and also look at the Cubs' attendance numbers for 2023. 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

Dec 29, 202312 min

Interview with John St. Augustine

Crawly interviews author John St. Augustine, who worked with legendary catcher Randy Hundley on a book called "Ironman," which chronicles Hundley's 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

Dec 29, 202342 min

R.I.P. Rocco

Crawly and Dustin remember Rocco Caputo, a longtime vendor at Wrigley Field who passed away this week. 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

Dec 29, 20236 min

Cubs Prospect Party With North Side Bound!

In season 2, episode 99, Crawly and Dustin discuss the Dodgers' signing of Japanese ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto and what free agents are left for Jed Hoyer and the Cubs to sign. Crawly also moderates a live broadcast with the North Side Bound crew as we go over the top-50 prospect list of Greg Huss, Todd Johnson and Rich Biesterfeld. 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://podcastchoice...

Dec 25, 20231 hr 4 minEp. 99

No Yamamoto For Cubs

Crawly and Dustin discuss the Dodgers' signing of Japanese ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto and what free agents are left for Jed Hoyer and the Cubs to sign. 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

Dec 25, 20238 min

Part 1 with the North Side Bound crew

This is the first part of our live broadcast with the North Side Bound crew as we go over the top-50 prospect list of Greg Huss, Todd Johnson and Rich Biesterfeld. 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

Dec 25, 202326 min

Part 2 with the North Side Bound crew

This is the second part of our live broadcast with the North Side Bound crew as we go over the top-50 prospect list of Greg Huss, Todd Johnson and Rich Biesterfeld. 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

Dec 25, 202330 min

Cubs Hall of Fame Voting

In season 2, episode 98, Crawly and Dustin talk to Score morning host David Haugh about his 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot as well as his role on the committee that votes for the Cubs Hall of Fame class. Crawly then interviews Sandra Marchetti, the author of the book "Aisle 228," about the collection of poems that were influenced by her love of the Cubs. The guys also discuss the latest Cubs news, including the additions to manager Craig Counsell's staff, MLB making a few rule changes and som...

Dec 22, 202355 minEp. 98

David Haugh Talks Hall of Fame Voting

Crawly and Dustin talk to Score morning host David Haugh about his 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot as well as his role on the committee that votes for the Cubs Hall of Fame class. Whom did Haugh vote for? Will Sammy Sosa be back at Cubs Convention? 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...

Dec 22, 202319 min

Interview with Sandra Marchetti

Crawly interviews Sandra Marchetti, the author of the book "Aisle 228." Marchetti discusses the collection of poems that were influenced by her love of the Cubs. 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

Dec 22, 202320 min

Cubs News: Coaching Staff, MLB Rule Changes, Bonuses

Crawly and Dustin discuss the latest Cubs news, including the additions to manager Craig Counsell's staff, MLB making a few rule changes and some young players getting extra cash. 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...

Dec 22, 202314 min

Scott Boras, his clients and the Cubs

In season 2, episode 97, Crawly and Dustin share their takeaways from powerful agent Scott Boras' interview on Inside the Clubhouse on 670 The Score over the weekend. Crawly then interviews Pat Odon and Val Capone of Nisei Lounge, the oldest bar in Wrigleyville, to discuss the rift with CH Distillery over Nisei's peppermint Malort recipe. Crawly and Dustin also break down the latest Cubs news, including the massive offer the team extended to Shohei Ohtani, Christopher Morel being done with winte...

Dec 19, 20231 hr 10 minEp. 97

Scott Boras and the Cubs

Crawly and Dustin share their takeaways from powerful agent Scott Boras' interview on Inside the Clubhouse on 670 The Score over the weekend. The Cubs are going to have to sign a few Boras clients if they want make a deep run in the postseason. 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...

Dec 19, 202322 min

Interview with Nisei Lounge

Crawly interviews Pat Odon and Val Capone of Nisei Lounge, the oldest bar in Wrigleyville, to discuss the rift with CH Distillery over Nisei's peppermint Malort recipe. 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...

Dec 19, 202325 min

Cubs News: Ohtani rejects offer, Morel done in the D.R.

Crawly and Dustin break down the latest Cubs news, including the massive offer the team extended to Shohei Ohtani, Christopher Morel being done with winter ball and the Cubs Convention panel schedule. 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...

Dec 19, 202322 min

The Return of Sammy Sosa?

In season 2, episode 96, Crawly breaks down how there's a path for legendary slugger Sammy Sosa to return to Wrigley Field before interviewing FanGraphs roster resource assistant Jon Becker to get a better understanding of how Shohei Ohtani's record-breaking 10-year, $700-million contract with the Dodgers works. Could the Cubs use a similar tactic to sign a big-name free agent? Crawly and Dustin then discuss the Cubs' addition of a backup catcher and reliever Liam Hendriks potentially leaving th...

Dec 15, 202355 minEp. 96

A Path For Sammy Sosa

Crawly breaks down how there's a path for legendary slugger Sammy Sosa to return to Wrigley Field. Will Slammin' Sammy be returning to the Friendly Confines anytime soon? 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...

Dec 15, 202315 min

Interview with Jon Becker

Crawly talks with FanGraphs roster resource assistant Jon Becker to get a better understanding of how Shohei Ohtani's record-breaking 10-year, $700-million contract with the Dodgers works and if the Cubs could use a similar tactic to sign a big-name free agent. 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...

Dec 15, 202324 min

Cubs News

Crawly and Dustin discuss the Cubs' addition of a backup catcher and reliever Liam Hendriks potentially leaving the South Side for the North Side. They also check the latest news on a trio of Japanese players and react to MLB establishing the new Spring Breakout event, a prospect showcase set to be held in spring 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/...

Dec 15, 202316 min

Cubs Have No Dough For Sho

In season 2, episode 95, Crawly and Dustin discuss Shohei Ohtani's decision to sign with the Dodgers and the effect it will have on the Cubs' plans this offseason. They also react to Joe Maddon's interview on the Parkins & Spiegel Show on 670 The Score before discussing all the latest Cubs news, Hot Stove rumors and a few fun upcoming Cubs social events. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choice...

Dec 12, 202352 minEp. 95

Shohei Ohtani Signs With The Dodgers

Crawly and Dustin discuss Shohei Ohtani's decision to sign with the Dodgers and the effect it will have on the Cubs' plans this offseason. 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

Dec 12, 202321 min

Joe Maddon on 670 the Score

Crawly and Dustin reacted to Joe Maddon's interview on the Parkins & Spiegel Show on 670 The Score in which he discussed Shohei Ohtani, Craig Counsell and David Ross. 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...

Dec 12, 202320 min

Cubs News

Dustin and Crawly go over all the latest Cubs news, Hot Stove rumors and a few fun upcoming Cubs social events. 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

Dec 12, 202310 min
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