Bricks Behind the Ivy

Jeff ”Candidcubs” Ragauskis
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🎙️ Bricks Behind the Ivy is a Chicago Cubs podcast for Cub fans, by Cub fans. We cover everything from the latest box scores to the biggest storylines on the North Side — with honest takes, in-depth analysis, and a whole lotta love for Wrigley Field. Whether it’s major league moments or minor league futures, if it matters to Cubs fans, we’re talking about it. 💡 Featuring recurring segments like Box Score Blitz, interviews with insiders and creators, and appearances from across the Bleacher Bunch Network. 📲 Subscribe for weekly episodes, and join the community of die-hard Cub fans who bleed Cubbie blue.

  1. 1D AGO

    Future Cubs Stars: Full Minor League Preview w/ Greg Huss

    Greg Huss of Cubs On Deck joins the show to break down the top Cubs prospects at every minor league level — from Myrtle Beach to Iowa. Who’s shining, who’s rising, and who might be next at Wrigley?

    44 min

  2. 3D AGO

    What are Kyle Tucker and Pete Crow-Armstrong Extensions Worth?

    Hey hey, Brickheads! This week, we’re sprinting through another wild stretch of Cubs baseball. We kick things off with the Box Score Blitz, your rapid-fire recap of the week that was — powered by Yaggy Road Roasting Company, coffee as strong as a ninth-inning rally. Then it’s on to the bigger picture: • 📊 A Central Division standings check-in • 🧠 Reactions to Craig Counsell’s latest decisions • 🔐 What Kyle Tucker’s extension tells us about the market — and whether the Cubs should lock up Pete Crow-Armstrong • 🏆 And of course, our Wrigleyville Sports Player and Pitcher of the Week, celebrating top Cubs performances As always, we’ll bring the takes, the trends, and a few laughs along the way.

    49 min
  3. Cubs Heating Up? | Bricks Behind the Ivy (S2 Ep12) ft. Pat Eriksen & CandidCubs

    APR 7

    Cubs Heating Up? | Bricks Behind the Ivy (S2 Ep12) ft. Pat Eriksen & CandidCubs

    the North Side starting to turn the corner? Jeff “CandidCubs” Ragauskis and Pat Eriksen break down all the latest from Wrigleyville in this episode of Bricks Behind the Ivy, your go-to Cubs podcast made for fans by fans. Brought to you by Wrigleyville Sports and Yaggy Road Roasting Company.

    38 min
  4. Walks, Woes & Wild Endings – Can the Cubs Fix Their Bullpen? | Bricks Behind the Ivy | S2 E11

    MAR 31

    Walks, Woes & Wild Endings – Can the Cubs Fix Their Bullpen? | Bricks Behind the Ivy | S2 E11

    The Cubs’ bullpen is handing out free passes like it’s a charity event, and it’s costing them big. In this episode of Bricks Behind the Ivy, we dive into the latest bullpen meltdowns, what’s causing all these walks, and whether there’s a fix in sight. 🔥 Box Score Blitz – A lightning-fast recap of the Cubs’ latest action. 🍻 Deep Thoughts with Harry Caray – What would Harry say about all these free passes? Let’s find out! ⚾ Bullpen Breakdown – Who’s the biggest culprit? Who (if anyone) can stop the bleeding? Drop your thoughts in the comments—can the Cubs turn it around, or is this just who they are? Let’s talk Cubs baseball! 🎥 Subscribe to your YouTube Channel -https://www.youtube.com/@bleacher_bunch_network 🏟️Looking for Bricks Behind the Ivy? ⚾️ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/bbti_pod ⚾️Follow Us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bricks_behind_the_ivy ⚾️Follow Candidcubs on Twitter - https://twitter.com/candidcubs ⚾️Follow BBTI on Blue Sky! - https://bsky.app/profile/bbti-pod.bsky.social 🏟️Looking for Bleacher Bunch? ⚾️ Follow us on Twitter - https://x.com/Bleacher_Bunch ⚾️Follow Us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bleacher_bunch/ ⚾️Follow on Blue Sky! - https://bsky.app/profile/bleacherbunch.bsky.social ⚾️Join our ad-free Patreon! - https://patreon.com/bleacherbunch ⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎ Welcome to the BBTI Family, Yaggy Road Roasting Company! Started by three college friends at Valparaiso University, Yaggy Road Roasting Company is a specialty boutique coffee roaster centered on ethically sourcing and meticulously roasting some of the most special coffees in the world. A lot of life’s most special moments happen over coffee, which is why Yaggy Road ensures that the coffee in your mug is as special as the moment you are experiencing. Order your Coffee Here! - https://www.yaggyroad.com/?ref=BricksBehindTheIvy ⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎  Buy all of your Cubs memorabilia from Wrigleyville Sports! Use code "IVY10" at checkout for 10% off! Shop here today! - https://www.wrigleyvillesports.com/ ⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎ #chicagocubspodcast #chicagocubspodcastyoutube #chicagocubs #BricksBehindTheIvy #bleacherbunch #CubsFanContent

    28 min
  5. St. Louis Cardinals | NL Central 2025 Preview | BBTI S2 E11

    MAR 26

    St. Louis Cardinals | NL Central 2025 Preview | BBTI S2 E11

    Bricks Behind the Ivy – Cardinals Season Preview ⚾🔥 It’s time to break down the Cubs’ biggest rival – the St. Louis Cardinals! In this episode of Bricks Behind the Ivy, we analyze what’s ahead for the Redbirds in 2025. 🔹 Topics Covered: ✅ Key offseason moves and roster changes ✅ Strengths, weaknesses, and X-factors for the season ✅ How the Cardinals stack up against the Cubs ✅ Predictions for the NL Central race Will St. Louis bounce back this season, or are they set for another disappointing year? We’ve got all the insights you need! 🎧 Subscribe and join the conversation! #Cubs #Cardinals #MLB #BricksBehindTheIvy #NLCentral 🎥 Subscribe to your YouTube Channel -https://www.youtube.com/@bleacher_bunch_network 🏟️Looking for Bricks Behind the Ivy? ⚾️ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/bbti_pod ⚾️Follow Us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bricks_behind_the_ivy ⚾️Follow Candidcubs on Twitter - https://twitter.com/candidcubs ⚾️Follow BBTI on Blue Sky! - https://bsky.app/profile/bbti-pod.bsky.social 🏟️Looking for Bleacher Bunch? ⚾️ Follow us on Twitter - https://x.com/Bleacher_Bunch ⚾️Follow Us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bleacher_bunch/ ⚾️Follow on Blue Sky! - https://bsky.app/profile/bleacherbunch.bsky.social ⚾️Join our ad-free Patreon! - https://patreon.com/bleacherbunch ⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎ Welcome to the BBTI Family, Yaggy Road Roasting Company! Started by three college friends at Valparaiso University, Yaggy Road Roasting Company is a specialty boutique coffee roaster centered on ethically sourcing and meticulously roasting some of the most special coffees in the world. A lot of life’s most special moments happen over coffee, which is why Yaggy Road ensures that the coffee in your mug is as special as the moment you are experiencing. Order your Coffee Here! - https://www.yaggyroad.com/?ref=BricksBehindTheIvy ⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎ Buy all of your Cubs memorabilia from Wrigleyville Sports! Shop here today! - https://www.wrigleyvillesports.com/ ⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎⚾︎ #chicagocubspodcast #chicagocubspodcastyoutube #chicagocubs #BricksBehindTheIvy #bleacherbunch #CubsFanContent

    32 min
  6. Bricks Behind the Ivy – Live & Uncut! | S2 EP 9 | Cubs Talk, Harry Caray & Firehouse Insights

    MAR 24

    Bricks Behind the Ivy – Live & Uncut! | S2 EP 9 | Cubs Talk, Harry Caray & Firehouse Insights

    In this special live episode, we dive into the latest Chicago Cubs news, break down the team’s outlook, and bring you exclusive insights. Legendary Cubs broadcaster Harry Caray stops by for a hilarious “Deep Thoughts with Harry Caray” segment, and Pat Eriksen joins us live from the firehouse to share his take on the Cubs. Don’t miss our unfiltered Cubs discussion and live fan Q&A! Subscribe now for passionate Cubs talk, straight from the fans who live and breathe the North Side.

    45 min
  7. Chicago Cubs 2025 Season Preview with Marquee’s Cole Wright | NL Central Preview

    MAR 18

    Chicago Cubs 2025 Season Preview with Marquee’s Cole Wright | NL Central Preview

    Get ready for the Cubs’ 2025 season with a deep dive into the team’s outlook! In this episode of Bricks Behind the Ivy, special guest Cole Wright from Marquee Network joins to break down the Cubs’ NL Central chances, the Japan series, and what to expect this year. Tune in for expert insights and analysis!

    53 min

  8. MAR 17

    Navigating Life's Curveballs: A CandidCubs Journey

    Join Jeff Ragauskis, also known as CandidCubs, from Bricks Behind the Ivy, as he shares a heartfelt episode recorded live from his car. In this candid segment, Jeff opens up about recent life challenges, including facing mass layoffs and the impact on his family life. He reflects on the dual motivation behind starting Bricks Behind the Ivy - his profound love for the Cubs and the aspiration for financial stability through a community-driven podcast. Jeff passionately discusses his journey with mental health, his son's autism diagnosis, and the shared struggles in today's challenging economic climate. He emphasizes the importance of empathy, understanding, and breaking away from traditional molds in education and parenthood. As he navigates through periods of anxiety, depression, and self-discovery, Jeff contemplates the future of his podcast and the diverse experiences and connections he's made within the Cubs community. Amidst contemplating the pressures of maintaining the podcast, Jeff shares his aspirations, anecdotes, and personal growth. With transparency and sincerity, he invites listeners to support and connect through these times of transition, highlighting an upcoming episode featuring a positive outlook on the Cubs season with guest Cole Wright.

    17 min
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    About

    🎙️ Bricks Behind the Ivy is a Chicago Cubs podcast for Cub fans, by Cub fans. We cover everything from the latest box scores to the biggest storylines on the North Side — with honest takes, in-depth analysis, and a whole lotta love for Wrigley Field. Whether it’s major league moments or minor league futures, if it matters to Cubs fans, we’re talking about it. 💡 Featuring recurring segments like Box Score Blitz, interviews with insiders and creators, and appearances from across the Bleacher Bunch Network. 📲 Subscribe for weekly episodes, and join the community of die-hard Cub fans who bleed Cubbie blue.

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    • Creator
      Jeff ”Candidcubs” Ragauskis
    • Years Active
      2024 - 2025
    • Episodes
      59
    • Rating
      Clean
    • Copyright
      © Copyright 2024 All rights reserved.
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      Bricks Behind the Ivy

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