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Bricks Behind the Ivy is the ultimate podcast for die-hard Chicago Cubs fans, blending insightful analysis, weekly in-season recaps, and fan-focused discussions. Hosted by Jeffrey Ragauskis, the show features engaging segments like the beloved ‘Deep Thoughts with Harry Caray’ impersonations, adding humor and nostalgia. Join the vibrant ‘Brick Heads’ community for exclusive insights, and get early access to episodes through our Patreon. Tune in for in-depth coverage and fun that keeps Cubs fans connected all season long and beyond!
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
Friday Aug 30, 2024
Friday Aug 30, 2024
⚾️On this Week's Episode:⚾️
Kyle Hendricks was not able to hold onto a lead vs the Pittsburgh Pirates on wednesday, but the suddenly hot Chicago Cubs offense came back from a 10-3 deficit to secure the sweep.
The question needs to be asked: Is Kyle Hendricks good as a starter. Is his shoulder healthy? Is the game passing him by?
We discuss that on this week's Bricks Behind the Ivy, a weekly Cubs podcast, on YouTube and all audio platforms, for Cub fans, BY Cub fans.
⏰ Time Stamps:
Intro to Pat Eriksen, a new Co-host - 01:10
Box Score Blitz - 11:43
What should the Cubs do with Kyle Hendricks? 23:02
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Friday Aug 23, 2024
Friday Aug 23, 2024
⚾️On this Week's Episode:⚾️
The Chicago Cubs maintained their winning ways with some decent home cooking versus the Toronto Blue Jays and Detroit Tigers at the beautiful and historic Wrigley Field. If the Cubs keeping wining, maybe tickets to Wrigley Field will become harder to get again!
Harry Caray toasts one of the all time 2016 World Series team's great players, Javier Baez, as he finally returned since departing via a trade to the New York Mets in 2021.
When watching a Cubs game, it has become very hard to ignore the strike zone given to Seiya Suzuki versus other players. Why is Seiya Suzuki's strike zone different than for others? To help answer that question, Matt Trueblood (@MATrueblood) of North Side Baseball and Baseball Prospectus joins us this week to discuss a recent article and deep dive he did to figure out if his zone truly is different and where it is different. The results may surprise you!
Welcome to another week of Bricks Behind the Ivy, a weekly Cub podcast for Cub fans, BY Cub fans. Make sure to review wherever you listen to your podcasts. If you haven't watched us on YouTube yet, please head over there to subscribe and leave your thoughts in the comments!
⏰ Time Stamps:
- Box Score Blitz, 01:40
- Deep Thoughts With Harry Caray - Thank You, Javy Baez, 03:30
- Why Is Seiya Suzuki’s Strike Zone Different? 10:03
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Friday Aug 16, 2024
Friday Aug 16, 2024
I have 3 things the Cubs have to do in order to make the 2024 MLB playoffs. I didn't say they were easy, I just said I had ways for them to get in the tournament. Regardless, it will require a lot of winning.
In this week's episode, we go over the fun on the South Side while trying to remember the name of their ballpark and if there is a Crosstown Cup. We also return to the location of the greatest game ever played on a Wednesday just to see our dreams crushed in front of us. Cleveland in this case did not rock.
Harry Caray returns for another addition of Deep Thoughts!
We are joined by special guest Jacob Zanolla, founder/writer of ivyleaguecubs.com to discuss playoff odds and the path forward.
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⏰ Time Stamps:
Box Score Blitz 01:55
Standings 06:00
3 Things to Make the Playoffs: 06:45
Deep Thoughts with Harry Caray 14:50
Jacob Zanolla 19:42
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Friday Aug 09, 2024
Friday Aug 09, 2024
⚾️On this Week's Episode:⚾️
The Trade Deadline came and went and we still stand. The team is different and one of baseball's best smiles (Christopher Morel) has gone to crush home runs in Tampa Bay. But how did we do? Was this enough to help 2025?
Join us this week as Evan Altman of Cubs Insider talks with us the positives and opportunities missed from the 2024 deadline. The good news is the boys are hot with our first every named Pitcher and Player of the Week.
Dig in, Brickheads!
⏰ Time Stamps:
Box Score Blitz, Trade Deadline Edition (01:24)
Evan Altman of Cubsinsider.com (10:24)
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Friday Jul 26, 2024
Friday Jul 26, 2024
⚾️On this Week's Episode:⚾️
The Cubs stumbled out of the break and now face the reality of their underperformance. We take a look at what makes Jameson Taillon a good trade candidate, along with a peak at his contract to see how hard it would be to move. Our pal, Harry Caray returns to share his "deep thoughts."
⏰ Time Stamps:
01:00 - Box Score Blitz
05:00 - Standings Update
07:18 - Deep Thoughts with Harry Caray
13:00 - Trading Jameson Taillon
21:20 - Series Preview
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Friday Jul 19, 2024
Friday Jul 19, 2024
⚾️On this Week's Episode:⚾️
Jim Christopher of Ballpark Nation joins us to promote his BRAND NEW show and highlight the Wrigley Field Episode, featuring a Guest spot by your very own Jeff "CandidCubs" Ragauskis!
We discuss the love affair of Wrigley and his conversion to Cubdom, and the challenges of when a fanbase is presented with scandal and heartbreak.
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Friday Jul 12, 2024
Friday Jul 12, 2024
⚾️On this Week's Episode:⚾️
As Jeff prepares for his trip to the All Star Game, we slow down and take a look at the recent week surge, along with answering some Brick Head questions. I would watch the video, as Jeff finally pays up on his bet with @thebrewerblogs Jake McKibbin and shows is face caterpillar.
Greg Huss, Co-Founder of @northsidebound and Host of Cubs On Deck Podcast joins us to talk prospects and draft picks prior to the MLB Draft this Sunday!
⏰ Time Stamps:
01:52 - An Emotional Good Bye to CandidCubs’ beard
02:40 - Box Score Blitz
07:24 - “Mustache” You a Question
12:07 - HotStoveStandings
17:51 - Deep Thoughts With Harry Caray
21:50 - Interview with Greg Huss
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Friday Jul 05, 2024
Friday Jul 05, 2024
⚾️On this Week's Episode:⚾️
We at Bricks Behind the Ivy hope you and yours had a wonderful and safe 4th of July Holiday.
We wanted to start this week's episode with a bang as well, bringing Brendan King, play by play announcer for the South Bend Cubs, on the podcast to talk Chi-Cubs and SB Cubs.
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