Bleacher Bunch Network: A Chicago Cubs Podcast

Bleacher Bunch Network:
Bleacher Bunch Network: A Chicago Cubs Podcast

For fans of the Chicago Cubs.

  1. CubsPS+ #11: October 6 - Ghosts (and Goats) of Baseball Past (Classic)

    5 DAYS AGO

    CubsPS+ #11: October 6 - Ghosts (and Goats) of Baseball Past (Classic)

    Show Notes: Introduction: Welcome to CubsPS+, a weekly podcast about Chicago Cubs baseball. Hosted by Mike Waller: lifelong Cubs fan, baseball stats nerd, and youth baseball coach. Episode Focus: Today’s episode takes us on a trip back through key Cubs postseason games played on October 6th. We cover 85 years of Cubs history, featuring games from 1938, 1945, 1984, and more. We explore legendary moments, such as: Babe Ruth’s “called shot” Dizzy Dean’s World Series efforts The infamous “Billy Goat Curse” The heartbreak of the 1984 NLCS and Steve Garvey’s iconic home run Key Themes and Stories: Ghosts and goats of Cubs postseason history The legendary Homer in the Gloamin’ Billy Jurges and connections to the movie "The Natural" Cubs’ ups and downs in the postseason, including the 1984 and 2007 playoff losses A look at the Cubs' success post-2016, including their 2017 NLDS win over the Washington Nationals Call to Action: If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and review wherever you listen to podcasts. Share this episode with a friend to help more Cubs fans discover the show. Social Media and Support: Follow me on Twitter/X, Instagram, TikTok, Threads, BlueSky, and YouTube @CubsPSPlus. Support the show and enjoy ad-free episodes on Patreon: CubsPSPlus. Credits: Theme music: “Prospect Park West” by Jerry McHoy. Hosted by Mike Waller, reminding you that every day talking about Cubs baseball is a great day. Go Cubs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    32 min
4.4
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55 Ratings

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