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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 Jun 28, 2024
Friday Jun 28, 2024
⚾️On this Week's Episode:⚾️
We return to discuss another week of Cubs baseball! Sean Hot Stove Cubbies Chapin returns to share the frustration fans have with the current state of the team. Our sponsor, Wrigleyville Sports, sent two folks to hang out with us and talk about their store and the Chicago Cubs. Harry Caray needed a break from the bullpen and reports from the beach! Is there hope? Can the Cubs right the ship? If not, what are the options? Find out on this weeks episode.
⏰ Time Stamps:
- Box Score Blitz (00:58)
- Fly the Double U Standings Update (07:59)
- 15 Minutes or less with Hot Stove Cubbies (10:07)
- Thoughts on Where to Go (15:47)
- Wrigleyville Sports Joins Us to Talk the Store and the Cubs (33:19)
- Deep Thoughts with Harry Caray (45:55)
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🔗🔗**LINKS TO SOCIALS**🔗🔗
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============================================================= Editing: @CapCutofficial
Recording: @Streamlabs
Sources: Baseball Savant, FanGraphs, SporTrac
Friday Jun 21, 2024
Friday Jun 21, 2024
⚾️On this Week's Episode:⚾️
Cubs win their first 3 game series in a month and the positivity is flowing. This week, we look at the positives of the 2024, as the negatives have been beaten to death.
⏰ Time Stamps:
- Box Score Blitz (01:08)
- FlyTheDoubleU Standings Update (07:31)
- Glass Half Full (09:15)
- Series Preview (17:12)
- En Feugo with Johnny of Truck 82 (19:28)
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Editing: @CapCutofficial
Recording: @Streamlabs
Sources: Baseball Savant, FanGraphs
Friday Jun 14, 2024
Friday Jun 14, 2024
⚾️On this Week's Episode:⚾️
Frustration mounts as the Cubs offense plays Houdini and the bullpen cannot hold onto close games.
Hot Stove Cubbies returns in a new segment, while Harry Caray celebrates some crosstown bragging rights.
⏰ Time Stamps:
Box Score Blitz - (02:00)
Fly the Double U Standings - (08:36)
15 Mins or Less with Hot Stove Cubbies - (11:10)
Deep Thoughts with Harry Caray - (33:36)
Shop at our new BBTI Pod Store! Get the latest swag to be the best dressed Brickhead in Wrigleyville! https://www.etsy.com/shop/bricksbehindtheivy
🔗🔗**LINKS TO SOCIALS**🔗🔗
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https://twitter.com/candidcubs
https://twitter.com/hotstovecubbies
https://www.reddit.com/r/bricks_behind_the_ivy
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Here is what you do:
Use this link: https://shorturl.at/ceruW
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=================================================== Editing: @CapCutofficial
Recording: @Streamlabs
Sources: MLB Baseball, Baseball Savant, Fangraphs, and SportsTrac
Friday Jun 07, 2024
Friday Jun 07, 2024
⚾️On this Week's Episode:⚾️
After catching Crosstown Cup Euphoria...not, Bricks Behind the Ivy celebrates the end of the School Year with handing the Cubs a report card. Are they hanging this one on the fridge, or are they afraid to show Mom and Dad?
Also, Miguel Esparza, Spanish PBP Announcer for our beloved Cubbies joins us for a special interview. Let's get a petition going to get Spanish broadcasts for all 162 Cub games!
⏰ Time Stamps:
01:26 - Box Score Blitz
09:29 - Hot Stove Standings
12:15 - Report Card Season
30:25 - Miguel Esparza, Spanish Voice of the Cubs
Shop at our new BBTI Pod Store! Get the latest swag to be the best dressed Brickhead in Wrigleyville! https://www.etsy.com/shop/bricksbehindtheivy
🔗🔗**LINKS TO SOCIALS**🔗🔗
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https://twitter.com/candidcubs
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Here is what you do:
Use this link: https://shorturl.at/ceruW
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Editing: @CapCutofficial
Recording: @Streamlabs
Sources: FanGraphs, Baseball Savant, StatMuse
Friday May 31, 2024
Friday May 31, 2024
⚾️On this Week's Episode:⚾️
Bad luck and lack of hits with runners in scoring position doomed the Cubs to a 1-5 week. With the team a game under .500, what is next?
Join Jeff this week as we catch up on the games, and look at a break in tough opponents as a chance to recharge presents itself. Harry Caray returns with some “Deep Thoughts” on the Cubs starting pitching. Jeff starts a new trade target segment called “Curing the Cubs.” Also, stay tuned for a new YouTube Subscription contest!
⏰ Time Stamps:
Box Score Blitz - (01:45)
Standings - (09:20)
Deep Thoughts with Harry Caray - (16:08)
Curing the Cubs - (22:43)
YouTube Contest - (39:58)
Shop at our new BBTI Pod Store! Get the latest swag to be the best dressed Brickhead in Wrigleyville!
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🔗🔗**LINKS TO SOCIALS**🔗🔗
https://twitter.com/bbti_pod
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Thank you @wrigleyvillesports !
Want to support BBTI? Need new Cubs/Chicago Team wear? Our sponsor, Wrigleyville Sports has you covered! Here is what you do:
Use this link: https://shorturl.at/ceruW
Then, use the code "Bricks10" at checkout for 10% off!
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Editing: @CapCutofficial
Recording: @Streamlabs
Sources: Baseball Savant, MLB, Fan Graphs
Friday May 24, 2024
Friday May 24, 2024
⚾️On this Week's Episode:⚾️
We made it to another Friday, but with less total offense than we would have liked. A 2-5 home stand prior to the Cardinals and Brewers feels less than ideal, but health is on the way.
Or help? Alex Cohen (@voiceofcohen2), the play-by-play announcer for the Iowa Cubs joins Jeff to talk his story into baseball and thoughts on the pro and AAA team as they head into June.
⏰ Time Stamps:
Follow us this week for:
Box Score Blitz - (01:46:10)
Thoughts on the Offense- (07:55)
Hot Stove Standings/Series Preview- (24:15)
Alex Cohen- (29:02)
Shop at our new BBTI Pod Store! Get the latest swag to be the best dressed Brickhead in Wrigleyville!
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🔗🔗**LINKS TO SOCIALS**🔗🔗
https://twitter.com/bbti_pod
https://www.instagram.com/bricks_behind_the_ivy
https://twitter.com/candidcubs
https://twitter.com/hotstovecubbies
https://www.reddit.com/r/bricks_behind_the_ivy
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Thank you @wrigleyvillesports !
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Use this link: https://shorturl.at/ceruW
Then, use the code "Bricks10" at checkout for 10% off!
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Editing: @CapCutofficial
Recording: @Streamlabs
Sources: FanGraphs, Baseball Savant, MLB.com
Friday May 17, 2024
Friday May 17, 2024
⚾️On this Week's Episode:⚾️
Welcome back, Brick Heads!
After a 3-3 road trip, the Cubs return home to play...the same 2 teams? Sean and Jeff react to a confusing schedule, announce a bunch of BBTI news, along with discussing what makes the 2024 Cubs team fun.
⏰ Time Stamps:
* Box Score Blitz - (00:02:15)
* Hot Stove Standings - (00:12:00)
* Finding the Fun- (00:15:20)
* A Tough Choice - (00:27:17)
* Deep Thoughts with Harry Caray (00:31:00)
* Series Deja Vu (00:37:30)
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Thank you @wrigleyvillesports !
Want to support BBTI?
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Our sponsor, Wrigleyville Sports has you covered! Here is what you do: Use this link: https://shorturl.at/ceruW Then, use the code "Bricks10" at checkout for 10% off! ==========================
Editing: @CapCutofficial
Recording: @Streamlabs
Sources: @fangraphs , @baseballsavant
Friday May 10, 2024
Friday May 10, 2024
⚾️On this Week's Episode:⚾️ ==============================================================It's Friday! That means another episode of Bricks Behind the Ivy! The tough stretch for the offense continues, as the Cubs split their 6 games since our last episode. However, Sean Hot Stove Cubbies Chapin is on the case with his sources for early MLB Trade Rumors!
⏰ Time Stamps: ==============================================================*Box Score Blitz to catch you up on all the action - 00:02:45
*Hot Stove Standings Check In - 00:07:25
*Wes-Nasty - Hayden's new approach vs. lefties - 00:09:26
*Rumor Round-Up - What Sean is hearing - 00:19:10
*The week ahead! -Pirates - 00:29:00 -Braves - 00:36:51 ==============================================================
🔗🔗**LINKS TO SOCIALS**🔗🔗
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https://twitter.com/candidcubs
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https://www.reddit.com/r/bricks_behind_the_ivy ==================================================================== Thank you @wrigleyvillesports ! Want to support BBTI? Need new Cubs/Chicago Team wear? Our sponsor, Wrigleyville Sports has you covered!
Here is what you do:
Use this link: https://shorturl.at/ceruW
Then, use the code "Bricks10" at checkout for 10% off! ==============================================================Editing: @CapCutofficial
Recording: @Streamlabs
Sources: https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/