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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 lose another winnable series

Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs losing another series to a sub-.500 team in September, this time to the Oakland Athletics. The Cubs dominated the series opener Monday before left-hander Jordan Wicks had issues with the long ball Tuesday and the bullpen faltered Wednesday. 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...

Sep 19, 202419 min

Michael Busch named NL Player of the Week

Crawly and Dustin discuss the latest Cubs news, including first baseman Michael Busch being named the National League Player of the Week and infielder Patrick Wisdom being nominated for the Roberto Clemente Award. 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...

Sep 19, 20245 min

Cubs to take on the Nationals

Crawly and Dustin preview the upcoming Cubs-Nationals 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

Sep 19, 202411 min

The nail in the 2024 Cubs' coffin

In season 3, episode 75, Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs' series loss to the Colorado Rockies. In a series the Cubs really needed to win, their bullpen blew two games and the offense stranded numerous runners. Crawly then talks to Matthew Trueblood of North Side Baseball about his article on the possibility of Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger opting out of his contract. What will Bellinger decide to do? Later, Crawly and Dustin discuss the latest Cubs news, including their nominee for the Roberto...

Sep 16, 202448 minEp. 75

Cubs choke in Colorado

Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs' series loss to the Colorado Rockies. In a series the Cubs really needed to win, their bullpen blew two games and the offense stranded numerous runners. 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...

Sep 16, 202413 min

Interview with Matthew Trueblood

Crawly talks to Matthew Trueblood of North Side Baseball about his article on the possibility of Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger opting out of his contract. What will Bellinger decide to do? 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...

Sep 16, 202420 min

Justin Steele's bullpen, Cubs-Athletics preview

Crawly and Dustin discuss the latest Cubs news, including their nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award and left-hander Justin Steele's health. They also preview the upcoming Cubs-Athletics 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...

Sep 16, 202414 min

Baserunning blunders cost Cubs

In season 3, episode 74, Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs' series win over the Dodgers that saw them score 24 runs in three games. Unfortunately, baserunning blunders cost the Cubs on Wednesday as they failed to sweep the series. Crawly then talks with Club 400 founder Stewart McVicar about the 10th anniversary party for Club 400, which will feature Cubs legend Sammy Sosa! Finally, Crawly and Dustin discuss the latest Cubs news, including a report of front office friction, season-ticket holders ...

Sep 13, 20241 hr 2 minEp. 74

Cubs fail to sweep Dodgers

Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs' series win over the Dodgers that saw them score 24 runs in three games. Unfortunately, baserunning blunders cost the Cubs on Wednesday as they failed to sweep 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...

Sep 13, 202421 min

Sammy Sosa to attend Club 400 party!

Crawly talks with Club 400 founder Stewart McVicar about the 10th anniversary party for Club 400, which will feature Cubs legend Sammy Sosa! 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

Sep 13, 202423 min

Front office friction, Cubs-Rockies preview

Crawly and Dustin discuss the latest Cubs news, including a report of front office friction, season-ticket holders receiving new invoices and a few promotions in the minor leagues. They also preview the upcoming Cubs-Rockies 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://podcastchoic...

Sep 13, 202417 min

Anthony Rizzo returns to Wrigley Field!

In season 3, episode 73, Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs' series loss to the Yankees on a weekend in which the team also welcomed back franchise legend Anthony Rizzo to Wrigley Field. The Cubs offense struggled all weekend, getting shut out twice and scoring only two runs in their win Sunday. Crawly and Dustin also discuss the Cubs celebrating their 2024 Hall of Fame class of Aramis Ramirez and Kerry Wood. Crawly was there for all the festivities and talked to both players. They then ponder whi...

Sep 09, 202448 minEp. 73

Rizzo, Yankees take series from Cubs

Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs' series loss to the Yankees on a weekend in which the team also welcomed back franchise legend Anthony Rizzo to Wrigley Field. The Cubs offense struggled all weekend, getting shut out twice and scoring only two runs in their win 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...

Sep 09, 202415 min

Cubs hold 2024 Hall of Fame ceremony

Crawly and Dustin discuss the Cubs celebrating their 2024 Hall of Fame class of Aramis Ramirez and Kerry Wood. Crawly was there for all the festivities and talked to both players. They then ponder which former players might be next to join the Cubs Hall of Fame. 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...

Sep 09, 202419 min

Injury updates, Cubs-Dodgers preview

Crawly and Dustin discuss the latest Cubs news, including injury updates on left-hander Justin Steele and right-hander Hayden Wesneski, before previewing the upcoming series against the Dodgers. 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...

Sep 09, 202413 min

Cubs throw a combined no-hitter

In season 3, episode 72, Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs' series loss to the Pirates. The series saw the Cubs bullpen blow a save and the club get shut out at home for the ninth time this season before ace Shota Imanaga and a pair of relievers combined for a no-hitter in a win Wednesday. Crawly then talks with Jake Bujnowski of the Dingers Podcast about his special relationship with Kerry Wood, who will enter the Cubs Hall of Fame this weekend. Later, Crawly and Dustin discuss the latest Cubs n...

Sep 06, 20241 hr 6 minEp. 72

Cubs lose a series but also make history

Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs' series loss to the Pirates. The series saw the Cubs bullpen blow a save and the club get shut out at home for the ninth time this season before ace Shota Imanaga and a pair of relievers combined for a no-hitter in a win Wednesday. 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...

Sep 06, 202425 min

Interview with Jake Bujnowski

Crawly talks with Jake Bujnowski of the Dingers Podcast about his special relationship with Kerry Wood, who will enter the Cubs Hall of Fame this weekend. 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

Sep 06, 202420 min

Justin Steele heads to IL, Cubs-Yankees preview

Crawly and Dustin discuss the latest Cubs news, including left-hander Justin Steele heading to the injured list, the schedule of events at Wrigley Field for Hall of Fame weekend and Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo's return to the North Side. They also preview the upcoming Cubs-Yankees 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 ...

Sep 06, 202420 min

Cubs are making their playoff push

In season 3, episode 71, Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs' series sweep of the Nationals. Chicago's offense continues to dominate opposing pitchers, scoring 26 runs in the three-game series. The guys also look at the Cubs' playoff odds, the teams that are in front of them in the National League wild-card race and the strength of schedule remaining for the clubs in the mix. Later, Crawly and Dustin discuss the latest Cubs news and roster moves, including left-hander Jordan Wicks' return from the ...

Sep 02, 202442 minEp. 71

Cubs earn second straight sweep

Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs' series sweep of the Nationals. Chicago's offense continues to dominate opposing pitchers, scoring 26 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 02, 202415 min

Cubs are battling for final NL wild-card spot

Crawly and Dustin look at the Cubs' playoff odds, the teams that are in front of them in the National League wild-card race and the strength of schedule remaining for the clubs in the mix. 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...

Sep 02, 20245 min

Jordan Wicks is back, Cubs-Pirates preview

Crawly and Dustin discuss the latest Cubs news and roster moves, including left-hander Jordan Wicks' return from the injured list. They also preview the upcoming Cubs-Pirates series with 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 02, 202413 min

The Christian Bethancourt Game

In season 3, episode 70, Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs' series sweep over the Pirates that saw their offense explode in three straight games against some good pitching. The Cubs also had a comeback for the ages in the series finale Wednesday thanks in large part to catcher Christian Bethancourt's heroics. Crawly and Dustin then discuss the impact that center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and catcher Miguel Amaya have had on the Cubs with their improved hitting and the importance of having patie...

Aug 29, 202446 minEp. 70

Cubs finally get that sweep

Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs' series sweep over the Pirates that saw their offense explode in three straight games against some good pitching. The Cubs also had a comeback for the ages in the series finale Wednesday. 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...

Aug 29, 202416 min

Pete Crow-Armstrong, Miguel Amaya having a big impact for Cubs

Crawly and Dustin discuss the impact that center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and catcher Miguel Amaya have had on the Cubs with their improved hitting and the importance of having patience with younger 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...

Aug 29, 20243 min

Drew Smyly put on waivers, Cubs-Nationals preview

Crawly and Dustin discuss the latest Cubs news and roster moves, including reliever Julian Merryweather landing on the injured list and left-hander Drew Smyly being put on waivers. They also preview the upcoming Cubs-Nationals series with 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://podcastchoices....

Aug 29, 202416 min

Still no sweep for the Cubs

In season 3, episode 69, Crawly and Dustin recap another series victory for the Cubs, who nonetheless still can't get a sweep. The Cubs won the first two games against the Marlins thanks to a high-powered offense, but the bats disappeared in the series finale as Chicago had to settle for meatloaf. Rich Biesterfeld of North Side Bound then talks to us about all the action in Arizona as the Arizona Complex League bridge camp is underway and many familiar names are working to be ready for the 2025 ...

Aug 26, 202454 minEp. 69

Cubs can't sweep Marlins

Crawly and Dustin recap another series victory for the Cubs, who nonetheless still can't get a sweep. The Cubs won the first two games against the Marlins thanks to a high-powered offense, but the bats disappeared in the series finale as Chicago had to settle for meatloaf. 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...

Aug 26, 202419 min

Interview with Rich Biesterfeld

Rich Biesterfeld of North Side Bound talks to us about all the action in Arizona as the Arizona Complex League bridge camp is underway and many familiar names are working to be ready for the 2025 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...

Aug 26, 202416 min
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