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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 Pickup Pitcher, Seiya Gets an Award

Crawly and Dustin discuss all the latest Cubs and MLB news including the Cubs signing lefty Genesis Cabrera, Seiya Suzuki being named the NL Player of the Week, and our reaction to Jed’s sit down with the beat writers.

May 30, 202518 min

The Reds Come To Wrigley

Crawly and Dustin preview the upcoming matchup between the Cubs and the Reds including pitching matchups, who's hot and not for both teams, discuss if the Cubs starters can pitch better against the Reds at Wrigley, and we make our predictions on who will take this series.

May 30, 202515 min

The Comeback Cubs Do It Again!

In Episode 293, Crawly and Dustin recap a series win in Cincinnati that saw the starting pitching struggle, the Cubs score bunches of runs against the Reds' pen, and Reese McGuire makes history, we discuss all the latest Cubs and MLB news including Julian Merryweather getting DFA'd, Miguel Amaya head to the IL with an oblique injury, and where the Cubs stand in MLB's latest power rankings, plus the guys preview the upcoming matchup between the Cubs and the Rockies including pitching matchups, wh...

May 27, 202543 minEp. 293

Cubs Offense Crushes Reds Bullpen

Crawly and Dustin recap a series win in Cincinnati that saw the starting pitching struggle, the Cubs score bunches of runs against the Reds' pen, and Reese McGuire makes history.

May 27, 202520 min

Julian Merryweather DFA'd, Miguel Amaya to the IL

Crawly and Dustin discuss all the latest Cubs and MLB news including Julian Merryweather getting DFA'd, Miguel Amaya head to the IL with an oblique injury, and where the Cubs stand in MLB's latest power rankings.

May 27, 20258 min

The Rockies Limp Into Wrigley Field

Crawly and Dustin preview the upcoming matchup between the Cubs and the Rockies including pitching matchups, who's hot and not for both teams, discuss whether the Rockies will break the White Sox for worst single season record, and we make our predictions on who will take this series.

May 27, 202514 min

Sweet Sweet Cubs Redemption

In Episode 292, Crawly and Dustin recap a series win in Miami that saw Kyle Tucker emerge from a slump, Matt Shaw return to the Cubs, and two games decided in the final innings, we discuss all the latest Cubs and MLB news including a recent report that the Wrigley Field will host the 2027 All Star Game, Ian Happ returning to the team but Porter Hodge going on the IL, and Jed Hoyer discusses the state of the Cubs' bullpen, plus the guys preview the upcoming matchup between the Cubs and the Reds i...

May 23, 20251 hr 13 minEp. 292

Kyle Tucker heats up in Miami!

Crawly and Dustin recap a series win in Miami that saw Kyle Tucker emerge from a slump, Matt Shaw return to the Cubs, and two games decided in the final innings.

May 23, 202532 min

MLB All Start Game Returning to Wrigley Field in 2027

Crawly and Dustin discuss all the latest Cubs and MLB news including a recent report that the Wrigley Field will host the 2027 All Star Game, Ian Happ returning to the team but Porter Hodge going on the IL, and Jed Hoyer discusses the state of the Cubs' bullpen.

May 23, 202524 min

Cubs heading to Cincy to take on Hunter Greene and the Reds

Crawly and Dustin preview the upcoming matchup between the Cubs and the Reds including pitching matchups, who's hot and not for both teams, Hunter Greene's return from the IL, and we make our predictions on who will take this series.

May 23, 202517 min

Cubs Take Round 1 of the Crosstown Classic

In Episode 291, Crawly and Dustin recap a series win that saw PCA demolish the White Sox, Cade Horton make his first MLB start, and Dansby Swanson become the fourth Cub with double digit home runs as the Cubs sweep the White Sox in a three game series for the first time since 2008, discuss all the latest Cubs and MLB news including an update on Ian Happ and Shota Imanaga, Matt Shaw gets called back up to the big leagues, and we debate Rob Manfred's reversal on the Pete Rose lifetime suspension, ...

May 20, 202554 minEp. 291

PCA and the Cubs crush the White Sox

Crawly and Dustin recap a series win that saw PCA demolish the White Sox, Cade Horton make his first MLB start, and Dansby Swanson become the fourth Cub with double digit home runs as the Cubs sweep the White Sox in a three game series for the first time since 2008!

May 20, 202521 min

Updates on Happ and Imanaga; Shaw Called Back Up

Crawly and Dustin discuss all the latest Cubs and MLB news including an update on Ian Happ and Shota Imanaga, Matt Shaw gets called back up to the big leagues, and we debate Rob Manfred's reversal on the Pete Rose lifetime suspension.

May 20, 202512 min

Cubs hope to fry some fish in Miami!

Crawly and Dustin preview the upcoming matchup between the Cubs and the Marlins including pitching matchups, who's hot and not for both teams, strategies for stopping Kyle Stowers, and we make our predictions on who will take this series.

May 20, 202519 min

An Unsatisfying Cubs Series Win

In Episode 290, Crawly and Dustin recap a series win that saw Dansby Swanson continue to swing a hot bat, Justin Turner with the second walkoff win of the season, but Jameson Taillon struggles with the long ball continue, we discuss all the latest Cubs and MLB news including Ian Happ going on the IL, top prospect Moises Ballesteros getting called up, Cubs and Mets do massive numbers for Fox Sports, and an update on the injured Pirates fan, plus Crawly and Dustin welcome Josh Nelson from Sox Mach...

May 16, 202559 minEp. 290

Cubs Win Series vs Marlins, Offense Still Struggling

Crawly and Dustin recap a series win that saw Dansby Swanson continue to swing a hot bat, Justin Turner with the second walkoff win of the season, but Jameson Taillon struggles with the long ball continue .

May 16, 202527 min

Ian Happ to the IL; Moises Ballesteros Called Up

Crawly and Dustin discuss all the latest Cubs and MLB news including Ian Happ going on the IL, top prospect Moises Ballesteros getting called up, Cubs and Mets do massive numbers for Fox Sports, and an update on the injured Pirates fan.

May 16, 20256 min

Luis Robert and the White Sox Head to Wrigley for Crosstown Classic Part 1

Crawly and Dustin welcome Josh Nelson from Sox Machine to preview the Crosstown Classic including pitching matchups, who's hot and not for both teams, whether Luis Robert will be on the Sox when they meet again in July, and we make our predictions on who will take this series.

May 16, 202525 min

Cade Horton Makes His MLB Debut

In Episode 289, Crawly and Dustin recap a series loss against the Mets that saw the Jameson Taillon give up 4 solo home runs, the Cubs offense come roaring back in game 2 of the series, and the bullpen collapsing in the finale, Crawly talks to Jason Brown, a huge Cubs fan and Pearl Jam fan, whose world's collided in Nashville on Kerry Wood Day and got to join Eddie Vedder on stage, plus the guys preview the upcoming matchup between the Cubs and the Marlins including pitching matchups, who's hot ...

May 13, 20251 hr 4 minEp. 1171

Mets' Pitching Trumps Cubs' Bats

In this segment, Crawly and Dustin recap a series loss against the Mets that saw the Jameson Taillon give up 4 solo home runs, the Cubs offense come roaring back in game 2 of the series, and the bullpen collapsing 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 13, 202518 min

A Cubs' Fan Gets to Sing With Eddie Vedder

In this segment, Crawly talks to Jason Brown, a huge Cubs fan and Pearl Jam fan, whose world's collided in Nashville on Kerry Wood Day and got to join Eddie Vedder on stage! 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, 202530 min

Cubs Take on Matt Mervis and the Marlins

In this segment, Crawly and Dustin preview the upcoming matchup between the Cubs and the Marlins including pitching matchups, who's hot and not for both teams, Matt Mervis returns to Wrigley Field, and we make our predictions on who will take this 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, 202515 min

Cubs Lose Momentum vs Giants

In Episode 288, Crawly and Dustin recap a series loss against the Giants that saw the Cubs' offense explode to open the series, missed opportunities and an epic meltdown by Ryan Pressly in the middle game, and the Cubs offense not show up in their loss in the finale, Crawly talks to Tommy Birch, who covers the Iowa Cubs for the Des Moines Register, to talk about Cade Horton’s time at Triple A and what Cubs fans can expect when he makes his debut in New York, plus the guys preview the upcoming ma...

May 09, 20251 hr 7 minEp. 1167

Cubs let series with Giants slip through their hands

In this segment, Crawly and Dustin recap a series loss against the Giants that saw the Cubs' offense explode to open the series, missed opportunities and an epic meltdown by Ryan Pressly in the middle game, and the Cubs offense not show up in their loss 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 09, 202530 min

Tommy Birch talks about Cubs top pitching prospect Cade Horton

In this segment, Crawly talks to Tommy Birch, who covers the Iowa Cubs for the Des Moines Register, to talk about Cade Horton’s time at Triple A and what Cubs fans can expect when he makes his debut in New York. 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, 202519 min

Cubs head to New York to face Juan Soto and the Mets

In this segment, Crawly and Dustin preview the upcoming matchup between the Cubs and the Mets including pitching matchups, who's hot and not for both teams, Juan Soto wearing a different New York uniform, and we make our predictions on who will take this 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, 202518 min

Cubs Win The Series, Lose Shota

In Episode 287, Crawly and Dustin recap a series win against the Brewers that saw the Cubs' offense explode to open the series, PCA hit three home runs in two games, Michael Busch's first grand slam, and a tough pitchers' duel loss in the final, we discuss all the latest Cubs and MLB news including an update on Shota Imanaga's hamstring injury, the recent article in the Athletic about the umpire's strike zone, and we remember Kerry Wood's 20 strikeout game, plus the guys preview the upcoming mat...

May 06, 202547 minEp. 1163

Cubs Take Round 1 vs Brewers

In this segment, Crawly and Dustin recap a series win against the Brewers that saw the Cubs' offense explode to open the series, PCA hit three home runs in two games, Michael Busch's first grand slam, and a tough pitchers' duel loss 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 06, 202526 min

Shota Imanaga injured, Umpire's Strike Zone, Remembering Kerry Wood's 20 Strikeout Game

In this segment, Crawly and Dustin discuss all the latest Cubs and MLB news including an update on Shota Imanaga's hamstring injury, the recent article in the Athletic about the umpire's strike zone, and we remember Kerry Wood's 20 strikeout game. 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, 202513 min

Matt Chapman and the Giants Come To Wrigley

In this segment, Crawly and Dustin preview the upcoming matchup between the Cubs and the Giants including pitching matchups, who's hot and not for both teams, Jung Ho Lee's first visit to Wrigley Field, and we make our predictions on who will take this 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 06, 202516 min
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