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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.

12/19/2025

What is the Cubs bullpen plan?

In Episode 329, Crawly and Dustin talk about the direction of the bullpen that saw the loss of Brad Keller and Drew Pomeranz, the addition of Hoby Milner, the return of Caleb Thielbar, and some swings and misses on other targeted bullpen arms, Crawly talks to Danny Rockett about the 8th Annual Cubs Caroling Bar Crawl that will take place this Saturday at 4pm, starting at Output on Clark Street next to the Metro. Danny gives us a sneak preview of some of the new carols he has written to please the patrons of Wrigleyville’s finest establishments, plus the guys discuss all the MLB news from across the league including hot stove rumors, free agent signings, trades, the stacked Dominican lineup for the World Baseball Classic, and a 2016 Cubs reunion at Cubs Con that is a must see! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1h 2m
12/19/2025 · BONUS

The Cubs add and subtract some bullpen arms

In this segment, Crawly and Dustin talk about the direction of the bullpen that saw the loss of Brad Keller and Drew Pomeranz, the addition of Hoby Milner, the return of Caleb Thielbar, and some swings and missed on other targeted bullpen arms. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

23 min
12/19/2025 · BONUS

Get Ready for the 8th Annual Cubs Caroling Bar Crawl!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! In this segment, Crawly talks to Danny Rockett about the 8th Annual Cubs Caroling Bar Crawl that will take place this Saturday at 4pm, starting at Output on Clark Street next to the Metro. Danny gives us a sneak preview of some of the new carols he has written to please the patrons of Wrigleyville’s finest establishments. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

21 min
12/19/2025 · BONUS

2016 Cubs Reunion at Cubs Con is Loaded

In this segment, Crawly and Dustin discuss all the MLB news from across the league including hot stove rumors, free agent signings, trades, the stacked Dominican lineup for the World Baseball Classic, and a 2016 Cubs reunion at Cubs Con that is a must see! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

17 min
12/11/2025

Cubs 2025 Winter Meetings Wrap Up

In Episode 328, Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs' rumors swirling around the Winter Meetings, including which starting pitchers, relievers, and third baseman have been linked to the Northsiders. If the Cubs do add a third baseman, what will Matt Shaw's role with the team be? Crawly talks to Jeff Agrest, deputy sports editor and media columnist for the Sun Times on the story he broke about the shakeup for the Cubs network, and the guys go over all the latest news around MLB including some new members to the Hall of Fame, the draft pick order for the 2026 draft, and some new players are added to World Baseball Classic rosters. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1h 12m
12/11/2025 · BONUS

What About Matt Shaw?

In this segment, Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs' rumors swirling around the Winter Meetings, including which starting pitchers, relievers, and third baseman have been linked to the Northsiders. If the Cubs do add a third baseman, what will Matt Shaw's role with the team be? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

34 min
12/11/2025 · BONUS

Interview with Jeff Agrest

If you listened to Inside the Clubhouse this weekend on 670 the Score, you heard Crane Kenney discussing the many changes coming to the Marquee network.In this segment, Crawly talks to Jeff Agrest, deputy sports editor and media columnist for the Sun Times on the story he broke about the shakeup for the Cubs network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

21 min
12/11/2025 · BONUS

New members elected to the Hall of Fame, new players added to WBC roster

In this segment, Crawly and Dustin go over all the latest news around MLB including some new members to the Hall of Fame, the draft pick order for the 2026 draft, and some new players are added to World Baseball Classic rosters. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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4.4

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54 Ratings

Good content, but…

11/21/2023

needabeef69

Overall great content and love both of the hosts. However, the audio quality of this could be improved… Not sure why, but I’ve noticed a loud squeaking noise in the background of of one of the hosts in the audio and it’s very distracting. I really wish that could be addressed.
One of My Fav Cubs Pod, but. . .

07/06/2024

I sing. Well. I promise.

I love how you guys break down each series, and you do a great job for someone that maybe wasn’t able to catch every single game. Very knowledgeable of what’s going on on off the field, even in the Cub affiliates. the only thing that I noticed, is the wrong pronunciation of a handful of names. Hayden- Wes-Nes-Ski (not Wes-Nis-ski ) Logan O’hoppe- Oh-Hop-E (not O-Hope-E) Jeimer Candelario- Jay-Mer Caldelario (Not Hey-Mer or Ji-Mer) But you both do great work! And the mispronunciations only make me chuckle to myself. Lol.
Go Cubs Go

02/11/2024

pressbox wag

Love this podcast. You guys do great!!! Keep it up.
Listen for the interviews

11/29/2022

b55smith

Crawly does a fine job with the interviews but his whining analysis of Cubs acquisitions is unlistenable. Fortunately the podcasts are broken apart so we have access to interviews without all the crap. 5 stars for interviews, 0 stars for Crawly analysis.

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.