On this episode, Michael talks about the Cubs World Tour of 1888. This episode was recorded before the cancellation of the 2020 Cubs vs. Cardinals series in London.

The Louisiana Connection

Mar 17th, 2020 17m 59s

On this episode, Josh (from Louisiana) talks about Cubs players (from Louisiana.)

Did the Chicago Cubs Throw the 1918 World Series?

Feb 14th, 2020 26m 59s

On this episode, Michael digs into the idea that the Chicago Cubs were involved in a scheme to purposefully lose the 1918 World Series.

1918 World Series - Cubs vs. Red Sox (Part I)

Jan 27th, 2020 20m 22s

When looking back at the 1918 World Series, it doesn't take long to notice that baseball operated in a different manner back then compared to MLB today. This episode focuses on the games played in Chicago. Did the Cubs owner put his team at a

Songs about the Chicago Cubs

Jan 13th, 2020 40m 48s

On this episode, Michael walks us through the history of songs about The Chicago Cubs.

Norman Rockwell - The Dugout

Dec 10th, 2019 28m 12s

On this episode, Michael shares the history of one of Norman Rockwell's most famous pieces, The Dugout. Michael makes the case that the wrong team was chosen for this painting.

Hank Schenz and Sign-Stealing

Nov 26th, 2019 30m 14s

With sign-stealing being the primary topic around baseball this off-season, we decided to dig into the history of the Cubs with sign-stealing. Hank Schenz was a light-hitting infielder who had more value with a telescope in the scoreboard than

Free Agency

Apr 26th, 2019 15m 52s

On this episode, Kurt looks at the history of free agency.

Margaret Donahue

Apr 12th, 2019 11m 6s

In this episode, you'll learn about Margaret Donahue, the first non-owner woman to serve as a front-office executive.

"Legendary" Lloyd McClendon

Mar 29th, 2019 16m 36s

On this episode, you'll learn about Lloyd McClendon. Lloyd was a little league legend and a part of the 1989 NL East Champion Cubs team.

The History of Cubs Ownership

Mar 15th, 2019 14m 41s

On this episode, Kurt looks at the people and entities who have owned the Cubs since 1876.

The Cubs on Catalina Island

Mar 1st, 2019 22m 44s

The Cubs have not always trained in Mesa, Arizona. On this episode, Michael talks about the Cubs training on Catalina Island.

Earl Cunningham

Jan 10th, 2019 21m 38s

In June of 1989, the Chicago Cubs had the 8th pick overall and selected high schooler, Earl Cunningham. On this episode, you will hear about Cunningham's career trajectory.

Yosh Kawano

Dec 27th, 2018 15m 38s

On this episode, you'll learn about long-time Cubs clubhouse manager, Yosh Kawano. Yosh worked for the Cubs for 73 years.

Hiram Bithorn

Dec 13th, 2018 20m 7s

On this episode, we talk about the first MLB player from Puerto Rico, Chicago Cubs pitcher, Hiram Bithorn.

Homer in the Gloamin'

Nov 29th, 2018 19m 9s

Let's be fair, throughout history, the Cubs haven't had a lot of truly important walk-off home runs late in the season. On this episode, you will hear about the home run that catapulted the Cubs into the 1938 postseason and was worthy of a tic

Cubs Nicknames

Nov 15th, 2018 19m 11s

Nicknames have been part of baseball from the beginning. On this episode, we talk about some historic Cubs nicknames and share our thoughts on current player nicknames.

College of Coaches

Nov 1st, 2018 24m 10s

In the 1960's, the Chicago Cubs implemented a unique managing technique, the College of Coaches. Listen to this episode to hear what they tried, and how it went over.

Hatred of the St. Louis Cardinals

Sep 28th, 2018 59m 46s

We start our second season of this podcast with a topic that nearly all Cubs fans are familiar with, our hatred of the St. Louis Cardinals. Michael from Galesburg takes the reigns on this episode. He has had this topic in mind for an episode

Lights at Wrigley

Apr 17th, 2018 17m 30s

On this episode, we share some thoughts on the 30 for 30 Podcast episode on the lights at Wrigley.

Marla Collins

Apr 6th, 2018 11m 20s

On this episode, you will learn about the most famous Cubs "ball-girl", Marla Collins.

All-American Girls Professional Baseball League

Mar 27th, 2018 16m 17s

On this episode, you will hear the Cubs' connection to the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.

Ronald Reagan

1 Mar 16th, 2018 10m 29s

The case could be made that Ronald Reagan would not have been the 40th president if it weren't for the Chicago Cubs.

Greg Maddux's Free Agency

Mar 6th, 2018 28m 30s

In the off-season before the 1993 season, the Cubs let future Hall-of-Famer Greg Maddux walk, and sign with the Atlanta Braves. This is a front-office decision that will haunt Cubs fans for years. On this episode, you'll learn how this situat