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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 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)
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🔗🔗**LINKS TO SOCIALS**🔗🔗
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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
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🔗🔗**LINKS TO SOCIALS**🔗🔗
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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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)
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🔗🔗**LINKS TO SOCIALS**🔗🔗
https://twitter.com/bbti_pod
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https://twitter.com/candidcubs
https://www.reddit.com/r/bricks_behind_the_ivy
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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
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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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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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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://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!
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Then, use the code "Bricks10" at checkout for 10% off! ==============================================================Editing: @CapCutofficial
Recording: @Streamlabs
Sources: https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/
Thursday May 09, 2024
Thursday May 09, 2024
⚾️On this Week's Episode:⚾️ ============================================================== When I fell in love with the Cubs, I also fell in love with baseball video games. At one point in time, there were several releases each season. As time went on, it became clear one product stood above the rest: Playstation's MLB the Show series. MLB the Show has been wowing many passerby mistaking the gameplay for a real Major League Baseball broadcast. This past march MLB the Show 24 released. As an avid sports gamer, I jumped right in on release date. But how good IS this game, and how different is this version versus others? This week, Jeff enlists Chris Mills from @MillsTwitch to discuss the "singles" and the "home-runs" on this years MLB the Show.
⏰ Time Stamps: ==============================================================
* Gameplay Thoughts (00:04:35)
* Franchise (00:30:35)
*Storylines/Road to the Show (00:49:50)
*The Little Things: Cubs/Orioles Edition (01:05:30)
*Our final thoughts:
* Single: (01:15:45)
* Double: (01:18:40)
* Triple: (01:24:00)
* Home Run: (01:26:00)
* Developmental List: (01:32:00)
==============================================================🔗🔗**LINKS TO SOCIALS**🔗🔗
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https://twitter.com/candidcubs
https://twitter.com/hotstovecubbies
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: Baseball Savant
Editing: @CapCutofficial
Recording: @Streamlabs
Thanks again to @MillsTwitch
Saturday May 04, 2024
Saturday May 04, 2024
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....