Onto Waveland: A show about the Chicago Cubs

The Athletic

4.6 (162)
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Patrick Mooney, Brett Taylor and Sahadev Sharma talk all things Chicago Cubs twice a week on Onto Waveland.

11/14/2023

Craig Counsell introduced as new Cubs manager + Craig Breslow leaves for Boston

Brett, Sahadev and Patrick react to the Cubs shocking move to hire Craig Counsell and let David Ross go. Was it the right move? Does it change expectations for 2024? Plus, Craig Breslow is heading to Boston to run the Red Sox baseball operations. What does that mean for Cubs player development and the future of Jed Hoyer's front office? Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

45 min
10/06/2023

Reacting to Jed Hoyer's end of season presser and looking to the offseason

Jed Hoyer held his end of season media session this week. Brett, Sahadev and Patrick share their thoughts on the hour-long chat. What are the chances that the team really tries to bring back Cody Bellinger? Will David Ross enter 2024 on the hot seat? What will be the club's overall plan to get better for next season. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

45 min
10/02/2023

Looking back on the 2023 season and a Cubs collapse

The Cubs let a promising season slip away in the final weeks and miss out on the postseason. Brett, Patrick and Sahadev look back on the roller coaster ride of the 2023 season. What positives can be taken from it heading into the offseason and 2024? Where does this collapse fit into the Cubs history of disappointing finishes? Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Check out our sponsors: -If a comprehensive solution is what you need from yoursupplement routine, then try AG1 and get a FREE 1-yearsupply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/MLBSSB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

46 min
09/28/2023

Two gut-punch losses leave the Cubs postseason hopes in doubt

The Cubs will head to Milwaukee to finish the regular season with their postseason hopes very much in doubt. Back to back gut-wrenching losses in Atlanta have the Northsiders tied with the Marlins for the final Wild Card spot and they would lose the tiebreaker. Brett, Patrick and Sahadev get into what has gone wrong and what could happen over the final four days of the season. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

39 min
09/25/2023

Cubs sweep final series at Wrigley as Marcus Stroman returns

With one week left in the regular season, the Cubs are sitting in the final Wild Card spot after sweeping the Rockies to finish out their home schedule. If the Cubs win 5 of 6 this week and miss the postseason, how will you view the season? How will Marcus Stroman's return impact the team down the stretch and what does Javier Assad bring to the bullpen? Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

32 min
09/21/2023

Cubs season on the line with homestand against Pirates and Rockies

As the Cubs try to hang on to a Wild Card spot, Brett, Patrick and Sahadev get into the good and the bad this week. Cody Bellinger is swinging the bat well and Alexander Canario finally has a big moment. On the other hand, Justin Steele has struggled in back to back starts. The guys debate how concerned we should be about Steele's cutter. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

37 min
09/18/2023

Cubs swept in the desert, clinging to Wild Card spot

Brett, Patrick and Sahadev look back on the Cubs trip to Arizona and five straight losses and look for hope as the club's postseason hopes start to fade. They also discuss reasons to be hopeful that the Cubs can still turn things around. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Check out our sponsors: If a comprehensive solution is what you need from yoursupplement routine, then try AG1 and get a FREE 1-yearsupply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/MLBSSB. That’s drinkAG1.com/MLBSSB. Check it out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

46 min
09/14/2023

Cubs slumping, Wild Card race tightening and the Canario curse

Brett, Patrick and Sahadev dig into the Cubs series loss to the Rockies as the Wild Card race tightens in the National League. They also weigh in on the team's defense right now and how it compares to 2016. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

39 min

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Onto Waveland - Beyond The Paywall

Patrick Mooney, Brett Taylor and Sahadev Sharma talk Cubs twice a week filling you in on everything you need to know about the team and what's going on at Wrigley. Every Monday, you can listen to Onto Waveland for free on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts, while you can catch Thursday's episode exclusively on The Athletic. You can start your 40% off subscription today by joining through theathletic.com/waveland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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162 Ratings

Awesome, timely and relevant Cubs coverage

11/07/2023

Fdhkogg

This is a great podcast! Sports podcast are often too infrequent and they don’t quickly cover the news of the day or they go on and on and on and on only to repeat themselves a million times. The twice weekly nature of the podcasts in season makes it feel constantly relevant and the hosts know when to stop beating a dead horse. Their commentary is insightful and always relevant. One of the best podcast out there and the best Chicago sports podcast from Athletic by far.
Missing This

Apr 23

Bprimus82

Where are our Onto Waveland episodes? Always enjoyed listening to the boys throughout the baseball season. Bummed if this era is over. #bringitback
Let’s get started!

Mar 16

CubUgly

When is the first show for the season?
High level Cubs podcast!

09/23/2023

JessicaHochman

Great podcast around about the Cubs! These guys are insightful, knowledgeable, and awesome to listen to. Best podcast out about the Cubs, hands down!