CHICAGO BEEF LEAGUE

This week we provide a quick World Cup update, dissect the new Willow series, and give you our top 10 SPs for 2023.

Who did Josh beat in the 2022 Beef League Finals? We discuss the World Cup and recap our favorite - and least favorite - free agent signings during the Winter Meetings. And some surprises in between. Listen. Enjoy. You're welcome.

In this episode we recap the first rounds of the playoffs and set the table for the 2022 Beef League Championship Week (sponsor pending) between Aleks and Josh. Asked to say a nice thing about the other, Aleks said of Josh, "he has tremendous body hair," and Josh said of Aleks, "he fluctuates weight better than a Siberian hamster." Other topics include some RARE compliments to a few Beef League te...

We recorded this 2-3 weeks ago and Aleks' forgot to edit and post.  So I'm going to instead post lyrics from Christopher Cross' hit "Sailing": Well, it's not far down to paradise At least it's not for me And if the wind is right you can sail away And find tranquility Oh, the canvas can do miracles Just you wait and see, believe me It's not far to never never land No reason to pretend And if t...

What I want, you've got, but it might be hard to handle Like the flame that burns the candle, the candle feeds the flame, yeah, yeah What I got full stock of thoughts and dreams that scatter And you pull them all together, and how, I can't explain, oh yeah Well, well, you (ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)  You make my dreams come true (you, you) You (you, you). Narrator:  We also discussed midseason st...

We are back, and Chip is "under the weather".  We return from Alaska, shred Jay's Battle of Evermore team (he's actually surprisingly fine) and eventually talk about our matchup this week:  Ferni Willow vs Brute Squad.  Good guys vs Bad guys.  We also discuss what would be the best story on Aleks' future wikipedia page.  Its kinda like a future 21st tombstone.  All of...

Oh boy.  Back in less than a week, and this time Aleks' shreds another team:  Chip's.  Its unruly.  Seriously, he isnt kind.  We also yammer about things in Beef and the upcoming weeks, which should be fun.  We finally pivot into Chip's Stat corner and dissect a stat.  Aleks may have fallen asleep at this point.  And we discuss fair trades.  We give ide...

We are finally back, mostly because Chip has been busy and we're both quite bitter about our records.  This week we burrow deep into Aleks' team and their deep sorrow.  And somehow he's doing very good.  We shred/enliven his team and discuss some overall themes in fantasy baseball in 2022, especially the challenge in trading players.  We note the upcoming schedule and our upcom...

This week we recap the extended Chicago Beef League Week 1, we discuss troubling trends in fantasy baseball and pleasant surprises. A brief preview of Week 2, followed by a new RAPID FIRE segment. Then Chip wants to know if the new IT movies are appropriate for his kids to watch. You don't want to miss this week.

We run through the 1st round of the 2022 CBL Draft, and then unleash quick team-by-team attacks. Who was the biggest loser? Who had the best draft? Chip's audio is FANTASTIC. Let's consider a GoFundMe to get Chip (1) better WiFi and (2) recording equipment that doesn't suck. Or, more accurately, let's all shame him until he prioritizes those upgrades himself.

We discuss the upcoming Chicago Beef League draft! Why is Suneel going to take Suzuki? Chip's take on why he'd take Brandon Crawford over Tim Anderson. And how Chip pronounces mediocrity. Email your questions to ChicagoBeefLeague@gmail.com

And one of us is optimistic and the other has serious concerns. Tune in for that and our discussion of top five free agents. Our first 30 minute episode so NO EXCUSES!

Put on your seat belt.  We move quickly in todays episode.  Join your favorite host, Chip, and that other host, Aleks, as we dive into today's most pressing topics.  Olympics & Curling.  What is Your Worst Keeper ever?  Suneel sucks but he finally has a few keepers.  Basketball pop-a-shot & Xmen arcade.  Buff Joes.  

Well well well.  Chip wins the 2021 Chicago Beef league championship, Aleks accuses Chip of poisoning and we finally end the podcast hiatus.  We're BACK and better* than ever. We discuss how the season (magically) ended and potential categories needing replacement (ahem: wins, barf).  We kindly note how Suneel sucks, briefly note our keepers and the implications of the upcoming MLB...

Buckle up.  This is the penultimate episode of the 2021 Chicago Beef League championship.  We talk last week's fiasco/shocker, and then this week RAPTUROUS* MATCHUPS:  Brutes vs Ferni.  Canucks vs Crips.  Where true heroes are born.  We finish up with an extensive conversation about sandwiches, and what else, Sarkis (Lorettas and Disasters).   * - I typed it firs...

As the Beef League season comes to a close chaos is in the air. Join your favorite hosts Aleks & Chip for a breakdown of what the hell happened in Beef last week. Your hosts stumble around possible playoff seeding scenarios as they discuss this week's matchups. And then get some parenting advice from Chip. You won't want to miss this.

We ramble. I cut out nearly thirty minutes. You're welcome. In addition to that, we recap Beef League week 19, discuss Beef League week 20, and preview Beef League week 21. And more trivia from Chip. 

Guest: Vishnu, Owner and GM of Spearmint Rhino.  Loose agenda as the international man of mystery weaves stories & facts amongst topics like Week 18 discussion/trade deadline/asking vishnu to sell, next week matchups, Michigan football, Chicago Bears, Geckos, Vishnu's impending move to downtown Chicago and eventually support of the 2021 White Sox.

SPECIAL EPISODE:  Live from Alaska, post-fishing & Earthquake/Tsunami.  BRIEF recap (over 30 min) of experience in Alaska that I'm sure everyone will find riveting.  Week 17 recap, trade discussions and Week 18 outlook.  

Guest: Chen, Owner and GM of Crips. This week's matchups. Why Chen can't draft. Next week outlook. Finish with Lightning Round and Chip's Q&A of Chen.

Why are children trying to drown Chip? Chip's brisket preferences. A scalped hen. Week 14 recap. Preview of the annual All-Star short week. Mid-Season MVPs, Cy Youngs, and ROYs. Home Run Derby and All-Star game predictions.

Beef League Week 13! Our guest this week is none other than Ken, manager of the Mexikens.  We start w/ scoreboard check-in on current matchups in week 13, and upcoming matchups in week 14 PLUS the implications of the All-Star Break.  Aleks shares a chick update and Chip rambles on about the International draft and players coming from Asia vs the Caribbean.  Plus a lot of chatter on...

Beef League Week 12!  No guest but we effectively spend nearly 2 hours discussing amongst other things Kevin Gausman and Kindergarten Cop.  And Week 13 matchups.   Post questions to chicagobeefleague@gmail.com or just berate Chip with insults.  Your choice. NOTE:  Chip's audio is a work-in-progress (as is everything in his life), but progress > perfect!  No relegat...

Beef League Week 11!   Scoreboard check-in on current matchups.  Week 12 match ups!  PREDICTIONS!  How are injured keepers driving the standings?  GUEST:  Zavo, owner of the fine collection of talent known as Swing & Miss.   Post questions to chicagobeefleague@gmail.com! NOTE: Apologies for Chip's poor audio quality, he will be disciplined without pay fo...

Beef League Week 10!  Scoreboard check-in on current matchups.  Week 11 Preview!  Reflect on league standings and potential moves.  Baseball Injuries & managing your roster.  Random fodder:  Mental Floss Top 30 Action Movies:  https://twitter.com/mental_floss/status/1402339191237877764?s=20 Post questions to chicagobeefleague@gmail.com!