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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' offense returns in series win over Royals

Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs' surprising series victory against the Royals, which featured Chicago finding its groove offensively, Patrick Wisdom hitting a key pinch-hit grand slam Saturday and a shocking in-game trade Sunday. 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...

Jul 29, 202421 min

Carter Hawkins on the Mully & Haugh Show

Crawly and Dustin analyze Cubs general manager Carter Hawkins' comments during his interview on the Mully & Haugh Show on 670 The Score last Thursday. Hawkins discussed the team's mindset leading up to the trade deadline, the chances of calling up top prospects later in the season 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...

Jul 29, 202413 min

Cubs trade for Isaac Paredes, Nate Pearson

Crawly and Dustin discuss the Cubs' latest roster moves, including their acquisitions of All-Star third baseman Isaac Paredes in a trade with the Rays and reliever Nate Pearson in a trade with the Blue Jays. They also share the latest health updates for the Cubs and preview the team's upcoming series against the Reds with a look at the pitching probables, key matchups and who's hot and who's not for each club. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyi...

Jul 29, 202418 min

Hope fades for the 2024 Cubs

In season 3, episode 60, Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs' series loss to the Brewers. In what was a crucial series for the Cubs if they hope to make a playoff run, their offense scored a combined five runs in three games as the club fell to 11 games back of Milwaukee in the NL Central race. Crawly then interviews Negro Leagues Baseball Museum president Bob Kendrick about the Salute to the Negro Leagues that will occur when the Cubs play the Royals on Sunday in Kansas City. Later, Crawly and Dus...

Jul 25, 20241 hr 3 minEp. 60

Cubs offense goes from bad to worse

Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs' series loss to the Brewers. In what was a crucial series for the Cubs if they hope to make a playoff run, their offense scored a combined five runs in three games as the club fell to 11 games back of Milwaukee in the NL Central race. 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...

Jul 25, 202427 min

Interview with Bob Kendrick

Crawly then interviews Negro Leagues Baseball Museum president Bob Kendrick about the Salute to the Negro Leagues that will occur when the Cubs play the Royals on Sunday in Kansas City. The event will raise awareness and funds for the Negro Leagues Museum and honor the 100th anniversary of the first Negro League World 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.c...

Jul 25, 202420 min

Cubs don't plan on adding, Julian Merryweather returns

Crawly and Dustin discuss the latest Cubs news and roster moves, including reliever Julian Merryweather's return and outfielder Cody Bellinger nearing a return. They also preview the upcoming Cubs-Royals series with a look at the pitching probables, key matchups 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...

Jul 25, 202415 min

Cubs flop out of the 2nd-half gate

In season 3, episode 59, Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs' disappointing series loss to the Diamondbacks to start the second half of the season. Their struggles were due primarily to an offense that was completely inept and unable to hit with runners in scoring position. Crawly then talks to Iowa Cubs broadcaster Alex Cohen, who recently was called up to the big leagues to announce a couple Cubs games for the Marquee Sports Network. Cohen discusses his experience calling two games for the Cubs. ...

Jul 22, 202450 minEp. 59

Cubs drop critical series to Diamondbacks

Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs' disappointing series loss to the Diamondbacks to start the second half of the season. Their struggles were due primarily to an offense that was completely inept and unable to hit with runners in scoring position. 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...

Jul 22, 202415 min

Interview with Alex Cohen

Crawly talks to Iowa Cubs broadcaster Alex Cohen, who recently was called up to the big leagues to call a couple Cubs games for the Marquee Sports Network. Cohen discusses his experience calling two games for 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...

Jul 22, 202417 min

Jameson Taillon trade rumors, Cubs-Brewers preview

Crawly and Dustin break down the latest Cubs news, including trade rumors surrounding right-hander Jameson Taillon and reliever Luke Little suffering a season-ending injury. The guys also preview the upcoming Cubs-Brewers series by taking a look at the pitching probables, key matchups 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....

Jul 22, 202413 min

How will the Cubs fare in the 2nd half of the season?

In season 3, episode 58, Crawly and Dustin take a look back at the first half of the Cubs' season and discuss whether they'll be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline. They also share what the Cubs need to do to contend for a playoff spot. Crawly then interviews WGN Sports host Josh Frydman about his experience in Arlington, Texas for the All-Star Game. Frydman had a chance to sit down and talk with the Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga, the club's lone All-Star, about his experience. Frydman als...

Jul 18, 20241 hr 1 minEp. 58

A look back at the 1st half of the 2024 Cubs' season

Crawly and Dustin take a look back at the first half of the Cubs' season and discuss whether they'll be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline. They also share what the Cubs need to do to contend for a playoff spot. 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...

Jul 18, 202417 min

Interview with Josh Frydman

Crawly interviews WGN Sports host Josh Frydman about his experience in Arlington, Texas for the All-Star Game. Frydman had a chance to sit down and talk with the Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga, the club's lone All-Star, about his experience. Frydman also discusses the Home Run Derby and the ugly uniforms. 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...

Jul 18, 202420 min

Jon Lester joins the Marquee Sports Network, Cubs release their 2025 schedule

Crawly and Dustin discuss Cubs legend Jon Lester working for the Marquee Sports Network, a few classic buildings being set to be torn down in Lakeview and the newly released 2025 schedule. They also preview the upcoming Cubs-Diamondbacks series by taking a look at the pitching probables, key 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:/...

Jul 18, 202422 min

Cubs close out 1st half with a series split against Cardinals

In season 3, episode 57, Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs' series split with the Cardinals leading into the All-Star break. The Cubs played brilliantly in their victories Friday and Sunday and awful in being swept in a doubleheader Saturday. After that, the guys break down Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer's most notable comments on the Parkins & Spiegel Show on Friday. Later, the guys discuss how the Cubs' prospects fared in the Futures Game and share their expectations for le...

Jul 15, 202454 minEp. 57

Cubs split with the Redbirds

Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs' series split with the Cardinals leading into the All-Star break. The Cubs played brilliantly in their victories Friday and Sunday and awful in being swept in a doubleheader 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/adchoices...

Jul 15, 202425 min

Jed Hoyer shares his assessment of Cubs

The guys break down Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer's most notable comments on the Parkins & Spiegel Show on Friday. 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

Jul 15, 202415 min

Cubs involved in All-Star festivities

Crawly and Dustin discuss how the Cubs' prospects fared in the Futures Game and share their expectations for left-hander Shota Imanaga in the All-Star Game. They also hold a Home Run Derby draft. 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...

Jul 15, 202410 min

Cubs ambush the O’s

In season 3, episode 56, Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs' stunning three-game sweep of the Orioles. The series saw Cubs starters combine to give up only two runs and the offense score 21 runs across three games against one of the top teams in baseball. Crawly then talks with Greg Huss of North Side Bound for an update on the current Cubs prospect rankings. Which prospects are moving their way up and which ones haven’t reached their potential so far this season? Later, Crawly and Dustin discuss ...

Jul 12, 20241 hr 9 minEp. 56

Cubs earn surprise sweep of the Orioles

Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs' stunning three-game sweep of the Orioles. The series saw Cubs starters combine to give up only two runs and the offense score 21 runs across three games against one of the top teams in baseball. 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...

Jul 12, 202419 min

Interview with Greg Huss

Crawly talks with Greg Huss of North Side Bound for an update on the current Cubs prospect rankings. Which prospects are moving their way up and which ones haven’t reached their potential so far this season? 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...

Jul 12, 202427 min

Cody Bellinger lands on injured list, Cubs-Cardinals preview

Crawly and Dustin discuss the latest Cubs news and roster moves, including outfielder Cody Bellinger landing on the injured list with a fractured finger and reliever Mark Leiter Jr.'s return. They also preview the upcoming Cubs-Cardinals 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://podcastchoices.com...

Jul 12, 202421 min

Too little, too late for the Cubs?

In season 3, episode 55, Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs' series win against the Angels over the weekend. The series saw Cubs ace Justin Steele throw the first complete game of his MLB career, right-hander Kyle Hendricks get pulled early from a start due to a lower back injury and right-hander Hayden Wesneski pitch his best game of the season. Crawly then interviews Bleed Cubbie Blue founder Al Yellon, the author of the new book "Chicago Cubs Firsts: The Players, Moments, and Records That Were ...

Jul 08, 202452 minEp. 55

Justin Steele, Hayden Wesneski lead the way against Angels

Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs' series win against the Angels over the weekend. The series saw Cubs ace Justin Steele throw the first complete game of his MLB career, right-hander Kyle Hendricks get pulled early from a start due to a lower back injury and right-hander Hayden Wesneski pitch his best game of the season. 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/adc...

Jul 08, 202415 min

Interview with Al Yellon

Crawly interviews Bleed Cubbie Blue founder Al Yellon, the author of the new book "Chicago Cubs Firsts: The Players, Moments, and Records That Were First in Team History!" Yellon discusses the new book and shares thoughts on the current 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...

Jul 08, 202415 min

Shota Imanaga is an All-Star, Cubs-Orioles series preview

Crawly and Dustin discuss the latest Cubs news and roster moves, including left-hander Shota Imanaga being named an All-Star and reliever Colten Brewer landing on the injured list after breaking his hand while punching a wall in a fit of frustration. The guys also preview the Cubs' upcoming series against the Orioles with a look at the pitching probables, key matchups and who's hot and who's not for each club. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyi...

Jul 08, 202419 min

Cubs show some fight against Phillies

In season 3, episode 54, Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs' series loss to the Phillies. The series saw the Cubs' offense fall asleep against a 25-year-old rookie pitcher in the opener and poor defense cost them in the middle game before outfielder Ian Happ hit two home runs and drove in six runs as Chicago salvaged the finale Thursday. Crawly and Dustin then discuss the latest Cubs news and roster moves, which included three prospects getting selected for the Futures Game and right-hander Caleb ...

Jul 05, 202440 minEp. 54

Ian Happ provides Fourth of July fireworks

Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs' series loss to the Phillies. The series saw the Cubs' offense fall asleep against a 25-year-old rookie pitcher in the opener and poor defense cost them in the middle game before outfielder Ian Happ hit two home runs and drove in six runs as Chicago salvaged the finale Thursday. 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...

Jul 05, 202415 min

3 Cubs selected to the Futures Game

Crawly and Dustin discuss the latest Cubs news and roster moves, which included three prospects getting selected for the Futures Game and right-hander Caleb Kilian's return. 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...

Jul 05, 20249 min
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