Behind the Yellow Line: A Chicago Cubs Podcast

Ronan and Randall offer a short reflection on the often-tumultuous 2022 season, ahead of a much longer future debrief with the full crew. What are the crew's favorite storylines from this season? Most improved player? Biggest disappointment? Listen to this latest bite-sized episode and find out.

The crew convenes to discuss a wide host of topics, including Jeremy's recent trip to Denver, where he learned about baseball plays from a local Rockies fan; the Cubs' recent run of late-season success; MLB soliciting fan input about the state of the game; the weather forecast for the remaining two series; prospects finishing up the minor league season; and more!

The Cubs go on the road and sweep the Mets, and you can't really say enough about that, can you? The crew discusses the successful road series, and some recent injuries, returns and promotions. @cubsweather provides the forecast for the visiting Rockies and the visit to Miami, the Cubs announce their AFL contingent, and minor league unionization effort accelerates rapidly.

The crew returns to break down a disappointing stretch of Cubs baseball and try and find a few bright spots. Rule changes are coming to MLB, minor leaguers take another step towards unionization, and the @cubsweather forecast for the weekend at Wrigley and the short road trip to Queens, NY.

The crew recaps a weeklong homestand against two division rivals, ending with the Cubs honoring two longtime departing foes, and the question is asked: should you honor hated division rivals on their way out the door? A look at the 2023 schedule and what it means for the Cubs, weather for Milwaukee and Toronto, and a former Cubs manager has some strong words on the state of the modern dugout.

The crew breaks down a successful road trip through Washington D.C. and Baltimore, and looks ahead to an eight-game homestand against a pair of division rivals, with a @cubsweather forecast for the week ahead. We apologize for a small number of audio glitches towards the end of the show.

The crew returns from a multi-week hiatus to discuss the Field of Dreams game, the since-passed trade deadline, and more. @cubsweather provides the forecast, two South Bend starting pitchers are highlighted, another 2016 Cubs hero has played his last game for the team, and an MLB All-Star is in big trouble.

A bite-sized edition to go with our extended interview of Matt Clapp (@TheBlogfines). A quick look at the Cubs' recent success, and an emotional ostensible farewell as Willson Contreras and Ian Happ play what could be their final home games at Wrigley, plus the @cubsweather forecast for San Francisco and St. Louis, and trade deadline trivia to top it all off.

Special guest Matt Clapp (@Matt2Clapp) of @TheBlogfines and @DaBearNecess fame joins the podcast to discuss the state of the Cubs organization, the upcoming trade deadline, the draft, and more.

The crew returns from the All-Star break with lots to discuss! Breaking down this year's All-Star festivities (not everyone was a fan!), and a look at the Cubs' draft picks and how the 2022 draft class reflects the organization's goals and strategy. @cubsweather provides the forecast for the weekend and beyond, and find out how the Cubs have fared on Randall's (half) birthday.

The crew reacts to the two Cubs All-Stars and other notables leading up to this year’s festivities. @cubsweather provides the forecast into and through the All-Star break, Jeremy gives us his top draft prospects for the Cubs as as they prepare to pick at no. 7, and a quick look around baseball as the first half mercifully gets set to wrap up.

The crew returns from a deserved holiday break just in time for the Cubs to pull out a series win in Milwaukee. Notes and nuggets on Kyle Hendricks, Christopher Morel, Adrian Sampson, David Bote, and others. Ronan tells us about his triumphant return to Wrigley Field for a concert and a game, @cubsweather provides the forecast starting in LA, a top prospect potentially heads for an all-star showca...

The Cubs play another forgettable week of baseball despite Keegan Thompson shining. Are they that much closer to trading Willson Contreras AND Ian Happ? @cubsweather provides the upcoming forecast, Jeremy regales the crew with stories from the College World Series, and the crew discusses whether Happ should join his teammate at the All-Star Game.

The crew struggles to cope with another extended losing streak. Is there any positivity to be found with this team as they spiral deeper into the gutter? @cubsweather provides the usual forecast, and Jeremy breaks out the College World Series trivia machine.

The crew reflects on Caleb Kilian’s anticipated debut and what to do with Jason Heyward. Willson Contreras and the Cubs avoid arbitration at the last minute, and David Bote deals with a new injury. More importantly, the occasion of Jeremy’s birthday is celebrated. @cubsweather provides the upcoming forecast for the Bronx and Wrigley, and Randall spotlights two under-the-radar minor leaguers in the...

The crew recaps the recent series on opposite ends of Chicago. @cubsweather brings us the usual forecast, and what were our favorite Cubs moments from the month of May?

How do you describe a 20-5 loss to the worst team in baseball? The crew does their best. Are there any bright spots to be had on this team? @cubsweather brings us the Memorial Day forecast for Chicago, and a look at the surprises and intrigue to be had around MLB at the quarter mark of the season.

Ronan takes the week off, so Randall and Jeremy break down the conclusion of a productive road trip in Arizona, and an exciting series against the visiting Pirates as the Cubs add some intriguing new names from their minor league system. @cubsweather provides the forecast for the eight days ahead, and our two podcasters discuss the recent streaming game broadcasts.

The crew recaps a rough homestead (briefly, the less said the better) and a more encouraging series in San Diego. Injuries and roster moves abound, mechanisms for coping with bad baseball, prospects moving up in the minor leagues, the @cubsweather forecast for Chase Field and Wrigley Field, and more.

Special guest Alexander Hall (@alexanderhall) of Cubs Weather (@cubsweather) returns to BTYL and hangs out with the crew to discuss, unsurprisingly, Cubs weather, climatology, storm chasing, and a host of other topics.

The crew looks over the Cubs’ month of April, and Alexander Hall of @CubsWeather stops by to deliver the weather report for the upcoming homestand. The Cubs make some roster moves, and Ronan celebrates a birthday milestone.

The crew discusses a week in which the Cubs did very little to help Ronan recover from a bout of COVID. A look at the upcoming road trip through Atlanta and Milwaukee, with a @cubsweather forecast (even in the dome, because we cover everything), plus a spotlight on a talented prospect off to a great start in the minor leagues this season.

The Cubs return from a trip through Pittsburgh and Denver with a split in hand, and start the homestand off right with a frigid win against the Rays. Ronan regales the crew with tales from his weekend at Coors Field, @cubsweather gives us the forecast for the remainder of the homestand, and more.

Jeremy and Randall tell Ronan what he was missing as the Cubs open the season at Wrigley Field, plus the latest @cubsweather forecast, and the crew gives their 2022 MLB season predictions.

Ronan is healed and the crew is back together! With Opening Day looming large, we try and predict the key moments, props, and picks for the 147th season of Cubs baseball, and we turn to an expert for the first of many @cubsweather forecasts in 2022.