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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.

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United States

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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.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Cubs Just Can't Get Rolling

9/5/2025
In Episode 310, Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs series win in Atlanta that saw the Cubs have one of their biggest comebacks of the season, a strong bullpen performance to help Shota, and Cade Horton continue his string of dominant starts, the guys discuss all the latest Cubs and MLB news including injury updates on Kyle Tucker, Jameson Taillon, and Michael Soroka, discuss how much PCA's reset will help, and Crawly interviews longtime Cubs super fan Ronnie Woo Woo as he makes his return to Wrigley Field, plus they preview the upcoming matchup between the Cubs and the Nationals at Wrigley Field including pitching matchups, who's hot and not for both teams, we make our predictions on who will take this series, and Sammy Sosa and Derrek Lee’s induction into the Cubs Hall of Fame

Duration:01:14:24

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Cubs Offense Slides Against the Braves

9/5/2025
Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs series win in Atlanta that saw the Cubs have one of their biggest comebacks of the season, a strong bullpen performance to help Shota, and Cade Horton continue his string of dominant starts.

Duration:00:31:10

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Cubs News and Ronnie Woo Woo Interview

9/5/2025
Crawly and Dustin discuss all the latest Cubs and MLB news including injury updates on Kyle Tucker, Jameson Taillon, and Michael Soroka, discuss how much PCA's reset will help, and Crawly interviews longtime Cubs super fan Ronnie Woo Woo as he makes his return to Wrigley Field.

Duration:00:29:58

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The Cubs take on the Nationals

9/5/2025
Crawly and Dustin preview the upcoming matchup between the Cubs and the Nationals at Wrigley Field including pitching matchups, who's hot and not for both teams, we make our predictions on who will take this series, plus Sammy Sosa and Derrek Lee will be getting inducted into the Cubs Hall of Fame

Duration:00:12:20

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Cubs 2 out of 3 wins isn't enough

9/1/2025
In Episode 308, Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs unsatisfying series win in Colorado, Dansby's big day, Cade Horton holding his own in Coors, but Daniel Palencia's struggles continue, they guys discuss all the latest Cubs and MLB news including the Cubs signing Carlos Santana and Aaron Civale, the Cubs playoff odds, and Owen Cassie and Kevin Alcantara swapping places, plus they preview the upcoming matchup between the Cubs and the Braves at Wrigley Field including pitching matchups, who's hot and not for both teams, question whether the Braves are getting hot, and we make our predictions on who will take this series.

Duration:00:45:42

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Cubs win the series in Denver, but it's not enough

9/1/2025
Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs unsatisfying series win in Colorado, Dansby's big day, Cade Horton holding his own in Coors, but Daniel Palencia's struggles continue

Duration:00:21:58

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Carlos Santana is a Cub!

9/1/2025
Crawly and Dustin discuss all the latest Cubs and MLB news including the Cubs signing Carlos Santana and Aaron Civale, the Cubs playoff odds, and Owen Cassie and Kevin Alcantara swapping places.

Duration:00:08:42

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The Braves Come to Wrigley Field

9/1/2025
Crawly and Dustin preview the upcoming matchup between the Cubs and the Braves at Wrigley Field including pitching matchups, who's hot and not for both teams, question whether the Braves are getting hot, and we make our predictions on who will take this series.

Duration:00:14:05

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The Cubs struggle in San Fran

8/29/2025
In Episode 308, Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs being swept by the Giants, wonder if Matt Boyd’s innings are catching up to him, and wonder why Craig Counsell insists on batting Justin Turner in the cleanup spot, the guys discuss all the latest Cubs and MLB news including the release of the Cubs 2026 schedule and some of the exciting matchups, Cubs Convention hotel packages going on sale, and a former Cub who lost his temper, plut they preview the upcoming matchup between the Cubs and the Rockies including pitching matchups, who's hot and not for both teams, we discuss if the Rockies will surpass the 2024 White Sox in losses, and we make our predictions on who will take this series.

Duration:00:54:55

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Cubs are finally swept

8/29/2025
Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs being swept by the Giants, wonder if Matt Boyd’s innings are catching up to him, and wonder why Craig Counsell insists on batting Justin Turner in the cleanup spot.

Duration:00:17:56

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The Cubs can beat the Rockies, right?!

8/29/2025
Crawly and Dustin preview the upcoming matchup between the Cubs and the Rockies including pitching matchups, who's hot and not for both teams, we discuss if the Rockies will surpass the 2024 White Sox in losses, and we make our predictions on who will take this series.

Duration:00:16:50

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The Cubs 2026 schedule is out!

8/29/2025
Crawly and Dustin discuss all the latest Cubs and MLB news including the release of the Cubs 2026 schedule and some of the exciting matchups, Cubs Convention hotel packages going on sale, and a former Cub who lost his temper.

Duration:00:19:12

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Cubs Sweep the Halos!

8/26/2025
In Episode 307, Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs series sweep of the Angels, the return of Kyle Tucker's power, and Cade Horton breaking records, the guys discuss all the latest Cubs and MLB news including updates on Miguel Amaya, thoughts about the Ryne Sandberg memorial, and Cade Horton being the odds on favorite for the Rookie of the Year, plus they preview the upcoming matchup between the Cubs and the Giants including pitching matchups, who's hot and not for both teams, and we make our predictions on who will take this series.

Duration:00:49:24

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Cubs Sweep the Angels

8/26/2025
-In this segment, Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs series sweep of the Angels, the return of Kyle Tucker's power, and Cade Horton breaking records.

Duration:00:21:25

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Cade Horton ROY?

8/26/2025
In this segment, Crawly and Dustin discuss all the latest Cubs and MLB news including updates on Miguel Amaya, thoughts about the Ryne Sandberg memorial, and Cade Horton being the odds on favorite for the Rookie of the Year

Duration:00:12:35

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Cubs Head to San Fran

8/26/2025
Crawly and Dustin preview the upcoming matchup between the Cubs and the Giants including pitching matchups, who's hot and not for both teams, and we make our predictions on who will take this series.

Duration:00:14:28

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Cubs Hold Serve vs Brewers

8/22/2025
In Episode 306, Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs series win against the Brewers that saw the Cubs take three in a row against the Brewers, behind the energized play of Owen Cassie and Matt Shaw, but Craig Counsell's lineup decisions in the finale have Cubs fans scratching their heads. Jesse Rogers, Cubs beat writer for ESPN, joins us to discuss his bombshell revelation that Kyle Tucker has been playing injured since June 1st. Will Tucker go on the IL or will he try to play through it? Whose idea was it to sit Tucker for a few games? How will this affect his free agency? We try and get to the bottom of these questions, plus the guys preview the upcoming matchup between the Cubs and the Angels including pitching matchups, who's hot and not for both teams, LA's struggling starters, and we make our predictions on who will take this series.

Duration:01:08:00

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Cubs Take 3 of 5 from Milwaukee

8/22/2025
In this segment, Crawly and Dustin recap the Cubs series win against the Brewers that saw the Cubs take three in a row against the Brewers, behind the energized play of Owen Cassie and Matt Shaw, but Craig Counsell's lineup decisions in the finale have Cubs fans scratching their heads

Duration:00:29:06

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Jessie Rogers Talks Kyle Tucker Injury

8/22/2025
In this segment, Jesse Rogers, Cubs beat writer for ESPN, joins us to discuss his bombshell revelation that Kyle Tucker has been playing injured since June 1st. Will Tucker go on the IL or will he try to play through it? Whose idea was it to sit Tucker for a few games? How will this affect his free agency? We try and get to the bottom of these questions.

Duration:00:22:09

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Can Cubs offense wake up against bad Angels' pitching?

8/22/2025
Crawly and Dustin preview the upcoming matchup between the Cubs and the Angels including pitching matchups, who's hot and not for both teams, LA's struggling starters, and we make our predictions on who will take this series.

Duration:00:15:46