Bricks Behind the Ivy

May 23 2024 1
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For Cub fans. BY Cub fans. Jeff ”CandidCubs” Ragauskis from North Side Baseball and Sean ”HotStoveCubbies” Chapin from Hot Stove Cubbies discuss Chicago’s favorite baseball team on Clark and Addison each week. This is your one stop shop for all news, breakdowns, and analysis on the Chicago Cubs. If you bleed blue, or just want to follow your city’s team, this podcast is for you. Listen today, fly the flag, and play the song, all season and off-season long.

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No Offense - With Special Guest, Alex Cohen!

May 23 2024 59 mins  
We made it to another Friday, but with less total offense than we would have liked. A 2-5 home stand prior to the Cardinals and Brewers feels less than ideal, but health is on the way. Right? Or help? Alex Cohen (@voiceofcohen2), the play-by-play announcer for the Iowa Cubs joins Jeff to talk his story into baseball and thoughts on the pro and AAA team as they head into June.

Shota Me the Fun

May 16 2024 45 mins  
Welcome back, Brick Heads! After a 3-3 road trip, the Cubs return home to play...the same 2 teams? Sean and Jeff react to a confusing schedule, announce a bunch of BBTI news, along with discussing what makes the 2024 Cubs team fun.

Rumor Has It...

May 09 2024 43 mins  
The tough stretch for the offense continues, as the Cubs split their 6 games since our last episode. However, Sean Hot Stove Cubbies Chapin is on the case with his sources for early MLB Trade Rumors! This week: Box Score Blitz to catch you up on all the action Hot Stove Standings Check In Wes-Nasty - Hayden’s new approach vs. lefties Rumor Round-Up - What Sean is hearing The week

Bonus Episode - MLB The Show Discussion with Mills

May 09 2024 107 mins  
When I fell in love with the Cubs, I also fell in love with baseball video games. At one point in time, there were several releases each season. As time went on, it became clear one product stood above the rest: Playstation’s MLB the Show series. MLB the Show has been wowing many passerby mistaking the gameplay for a real Major League Baseball broadcast. This past march MLB the S

#MayThe4thBeWithYou - A Special Cubs/Star Wars Tribute

May 04 2024 66 mins  
The HOST CANDIDCUBS speaks! The galaxy has heard a mysterious broadcast, a threat of REVENGE on the NL Central in the well-mannered voice of CRAIG COUNSELL. JEFF ”CANDIDCUBS” RAGAUSKIS analyzes the numbers of the day to day player intelligence, while SEAN ”HOTSTOVECUBBIES” CHAPIN, the last hope of the Cub Podcasts, trains for the battle against the diabolical coming WAIVER/

Episode 13 - Not Happ-y

May 03 2024 54 mins  
Not the best road trip... Red SAWX and Metropolitans spoil good vibes as the Cubs end a road tilt 3-4. What is going on with Ian Happ? How do the Cubs have the record they do? Join us as we discuss the latest week, including the Box Score Blitz, Hot Stove Standings, and a preview of the week to come. Check out this link from our friends at Wrigleyville Sports and use code ”Bricks

Episode 12 - Brick Walls Hurt Players and Hearts

Apr 25 2024 41 mins  
On this weeks BBTI, Jeff and Sean avoid the injured list to bring you: A BIG announcement Box Score Blitz Hot Stove Standings The Next Man up and Replacement of WAR 3 Minor Leaguers to Watch Next Series Preview Looking for the Wrigleyville Sports Link? - https://www.wrigleyvillesports.com?sca_ref=5984705.Pc5YKklniF Follow this link and use ”BRICKS10” for 10% off!

The 10% Episode ... or 18/162nds with BleacherNation's Michael Cerami

Apr 22 2024 50 mins  
BONUS EPISODE! Jeff and Sean are joined by Michael Cerami from BleacherNation, one of the top Cub news sites, to discuss their impressions at this point of the marathon. How do you feel about the Cubs so far? Do you lineup with our thoughts. Find out on a bonus edition of Bricks Behind the Ivy!

Episode 11 - Busch Fire

Apr 18 2024 47 mins  
The West Coast trip is finally over! Join Jeff and Sean as they hit all of the highs and lows in the Mariners and Diamondback series. Also, will Jeff ever stop professing his love for Michael Busch. Probably not.

Episode 10 - West Coast Woes

Apr 12 2024 81 mins  
t is Week 2 of the regular season and we have the recap on all of your Cubs action. This week, Jeff and Sean are joined by the great IFG, @infiedlflygrl. IFG is a regular on the Son Ranto Show, along with being an avid Cub fan. She helps us find the joy in baseball over sees, while helping us with the weekly topics: Box Score Blitz Standings Check In Series Preview North Side Baseb