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For Cub fans. BY Cub fans. Jeff ”CandidCubs” Ragauskis from North Side Baseball and Sean ”HotStoveCubbies” Chapin from Hot Stove Cubbies discuss Chicago’s favorite baseball team on Clark and Addison each week. This is your one stop shop for all news, breakdowns, and analysis on the Chicago Cubs. If you bleed blue, or just want to follow your city’s team, this podcast is for you. Listen today, fly the flag, and play the song, all season and off-season long.
Jeff "CandidCubs" Ragauskis
Jeff is a Diehard Cubs fan who grew up in the South Suburbs of Chicago. Currently, he writes for North Side Baseball as he works in data analytics during the day. Jeff is a huge MLB the Show fan, along with an avid fantasy baseball player.
When he isn't podcasting, you can find him on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Tik-Tok
Favorite Cub: Kyle Hendricks
Favorite Cub Memory: The World Series will always be hard to top
Sean "HotStoveCubbies" Chapin
Sean "HotStoveCubbies" Chapin
Sean is a huge “optimistic” Cubs fan who grew up in central Iowa. Currently, he works as a Client Service Executive but his passion has always been everything Chicago Cubs.
Current Favorite Cub: Seiya Suzuki
All Time Favorite Cub: El Mago
Favorite Cub Memory: How can it not be the 2016 World Series Championship?
Episodes
4 days ago
4 days ago
The HOST CANDIDCUBS speaks! The galaxy has heard a mysterious broadcast, a threat of REVENGE on the NL Central in the well-mannered voice of CRAIG COUNSELL.
JEFF "CANDIDCUBS" RAGAUSKIS analyzes the numbers of the day to day player intelligence, while SEAN "HOTSTOVECUBBIES" CHAPIN, the last hope of the Cub Podcasts, trains for the battle against the diabolical coming WAIVER/TRADE DEADLINE.
Meanwhile, MAY THE 4TH AND STAR WARS capture the attention of our heroes for one day, a threat to the Cubs power over their fandom....
5 days ago
Episode 13 - Not Happ-y
5 days ago
5 days ago
Not the best road trip...
Red SAWX and Metropolitans spoil good vibes as the Cubs end a road tilt 3-4. What is going on with Ian Happ? How do the Cubs have the record they do?
Join us as we discuss the latest week, including the Box Score Blitz, Hot Stove Standings, and a preview of the week to come.
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Friday Apr 26, 2024
Episode 12 - Brick Walls Hurt Players and Hearts
Friday Apr 26, 2024
Friday Apr 26, 2024
On this weeks BBTI, Jeff and Sean avoid the injured list to bring you:
- A BIG announcement
- Box Score Blitz
- Hot Stove Standings
- The Next Man up and Replacement of WAR
- 3 Minor Leaguers to Watch
- Next Series Preview
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Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
The 10% Episode ... or 18/162nds with BleacherNation's Michael Cerami
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
BONUS EPISODE!
Jeff and Sean are joined by Michael Cerami from BleacherNation, one of the top Cub news sites, to discuss their impressions at this point of the marathon. How do you feel about the Cubs so far? Do you lineup with our thoughts.
Find out on a bonus edition of Bricks Behind the Ivy!
Friday Apr 19, 2024
Episode 11 - Busch Fire
Friday Apr 19, 2024
Friday Apr 19, 2024
The West Coast trip is finally over! Join Jeff and Sean as they hit all of the highs and lows in the Mariners and Diamondback series. Also, will Jeff ever stop professing his love for Michael Busch.
Probably not.
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Episode 10 - West Coast Woes
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Friday Apr 12, 2024
t is Week 2 of the regular season and we have the recap on all of your Cubs action. This week, Jeff and Sean are joined by the great IFG, @infiedlflygrl. IFG is a regular on the Son Ranto Show, along with being an avid Cub fan. She helps us find the joy in baseball over sees, while helping us with the weekly topics:
- Box Score Blitz
- Standings Check In
- Series Preview
- North Side Baseball's Pick to Click
- A Discussion on Baseball Over Seas!
Friday Apr 05, 2024
Episode 9 - Fasten Those Seatbelts
Friday Apr 05, 2024
Friday Apr 05, 2024
One Week in the books, and Bricks Behind the Ivy is back to recap and analyze all the lows and highs. In a week that reminded us of the torture of losing the opener and then having an off day, Jeff and Sean take a closer look at a patient offense and a crafty Counsel.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Box Score Blitz - 00:04:03:05
- Standings - 00:10:10:00
- Worthing Noting - 00:24:10:00
- Schedule - 00:35:44:00
- Pick to Click - 00:39:30:00
- Around the MLB - 00:42:33:00
Welcome to week 1 of the regular season!
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
Episode 8 - HAPPY OPENING DAY -2024 Cubs Preview
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
It is finally here! After sulking in my CandidCub Cave since early October, it is time to emerge to join Sean in projection our beloved Cubbies as they begin the 2024 campaign, wrapping up our NL Central Division preview series with our beloved boys in blue.
In this week’s episode, Sean and I discuss the team as we get rolling for the regular season. From David Wright comps, Small Sample Size Alerts, to announcing where Michael Busch and I are registered, Sean and I get you ready for the first pitch of the season.
Topics Include:
- Lineups - 00:04:00
- Rotation/Bullpen - 00:18:40
- Prospects to Watch - 00:37:24
- Projections, Over/Under/MLB Preview: 00:52:00