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From 'Fly the W' ( subscribe here ) - In this segment, Crawly and Dustin take some time to remember Lin Brehmer, legendary DJ for XRT Chicago and huge Cubs fan who passed away on Sunday. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From 'Big Time Baseball' ( subscribe here ) - Tony and Jon discuss the names on the current Hall of Fame ballot and go back and forth on which names they see as deserving of being awarded the honor of being named a Hall of Famer. The guys debate the credentials and resumes of players like Bobby Abreu, Carlos Beltran, Manny Ramirez and more.     To learn more about listener data and our privacy pra...

From 'Fly the W' ( subscribe here ): Host Paul 'Crawly' Dzien interviews Cole Wright, host of the Marquee Network, about being a Cubs fan, what goes on behind the scenes at the Marquee studios, and what it was like hosting Opening Night of Cubs Convention.     To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy   Learn more about your ad choi...

From 'Big Time Baseball' ( subscribe here ): Hosts Jon Heyman and Tony Gwynn Jr. get together to discuss the deals everyone is talking about, including all three of the Carlos Correa offers, plus under-the-radar deals they think will have a major impact when the season begins. The guys then take a step back and take a broad view of the MLB landscape and decide which GMs did their teams justice and...

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' ( subscribe here ): Boog Sciambi is among the best at what he does...broadcasting. He also happens to be the television voice of the Chicago Cubs. So with both of those things in mind, host Rob 'Bradfo' Bradford sits down with Sciambi to discuss perhaps the most talked-about Major League team over the past week — the Cubs — and what calling a baseball game looks like t...

From 'Fly the W' ( subscribe here ): Hosts Paul 'Crawly' Dzien and Dustin Rhoades discuss the Jed Hoyer and Carter Hawkins session and highlight some cool moments from the rest of Saturday's Cubs Convention. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From 'Fly the W' ( subscribe here ): Host Paul 'Crawly' Dzien interviews Cubs third baseman Patrick Wisdom about his 2022 season, his first Cubs Convention, and a cool event he'll be taking part in during Cubs Con Weekend with Homewood Bats. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://po...

From 'Fly the W' ( subscribe here ): Host Paul "Crawly" Dzien interviews Tommy Birch of the Des Moines Register about Birch's article about five offseason updates for Cubs prospects who could play for the Iowa Cubs this season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.c...

From 'Fly the W' ( subscribe here ): Host Paul "Crawly" Dzien interviews top prospect Brennen Davis on being named two- time Cubs Minor League Player of the Year and Futures Game MVP as well as a frustrating 2022 season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adch...

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' ( subscribe here ): Want to be sold on the chances of the 2023 White Sox? You're going to want to listen to the conversation host Rob 'Bradfo' Bradford and Courtney Finnicum had with Chicago's new manager Pedro Grifol. In a candid back-and-forth, Grifol presents what he perceived was wrong with the White Sox, what could be right with his new team, and why he is going t...

From 'Upper Hand Fantasy' ( subscribe here ), Faraz & Zach get the show started with some news around the league regarding James Conner, Alvin Kamara, Miles Sanders and more before diving into some listener questions, including: Juwan Johnson, Taysom Hill or Cole Kmet? Jahan Dotson or Mike Evans? Mike White or Geno Smith? AJ Dillon or D'Onta Foreman? Tyler Higbee or Davis Njoku? Aaron Jones or...

From '1st & Pod' ( subscribe here ), Andrew and Zach wonder how much rust Jalen Hurts could have going into the playoffs, Derek Carr's next team, if Daniel Jones is a top-15 QB, a dark horse candidate for Denver's next coach and more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podca...

From 'BetQL Daily Boost' ( subscribe here ), Kate, Lucy and Rick bring you an NFL odds boost ahead of this weekend's slate of games on the Dolphins, Colts and Bears to all punt on their first offensive drives in their respective games. They also have their favorite bets heading into this weekend. Happy New Year! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyi...

From 'Big Time Baseball' ( subscribe here ): Hosts Tony Gwynn Jr. and Jon Heyman dive into the last two big dominos to fall in free agency, Dansby Swanson and Carlos Correa. The guys take a close look at why Swanson chose the Cubs, and what's going on with Carlos Correa's physical? The guys also discuss the current trade market and which teams they expect to be active before the new season. To lea...

From 'Upper Hand Fantasy' ( subscribe here ), Faraz & Zach share their thoughts on Tyler Allgeier & Drake London, Mark Andrews continued struggles, useful games from Devin Singletary & James Cook for Buffalo, Justin Fields finally not delivering for his fantasy owners and more. Check out Faraz's full weekly rankings and get more access to answer all of your fantasy football questions o...

From 'Upper Hand Fantasy' ( subscribe here ), Faraz & Zach answer some listener questions and then live draft a team on Underdog! Questions include: Taysom Hill, Noah Fant, Isaiah Likely or Chigoziem Okonkwo? Daniel Jones or Brock Purdy? DeAndre Hopkins or David Montgomery? Jamaal Williams or Rachaad White? Check out Faraz's full weekly rankings and get more access to answer all of your fantas...

From 'Cash The Ticket' ( subscribe here ), Can the Bills finally cover more than a touchdown spread? Will Mike keep betting on the Bills? Download the latest episode of Cash the Ticket today. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From '1st & Pod' ( subscribe here ), The guys discuss if the Patriots can recover from last week's horrendous loss by beating Cincinnati, if Baltimore fans are worried if Lamar Jackson comes back too late, if the 49ers can hold the rest of their opponents to under 21 points and more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Lea...

From 'Fly the W' ( subscribe here ): Hosts Paul "Crawly" Dzien and Dustin Rhoades talk about the press conference the Cubs held to introduced their biggest offseason signing, shortstop Dansby Swanson. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From 'In The Huddle' ( subscribe here ), Carl and Baldy go through the list of teams who are getting hot at the right time like the Bills, Lions, and 49ers as well as teams going in the opposite direction like the Seahawks and how they can right the ship. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

From 'Upper Hand Fantasy' ( subscribe here ), Faraz & Zach discuss their tight end rankings for Week 16, including Dallas Goedert, Evan Engram, Cole Kmet and Pat Freiermuth. Is it a Taysom Hill week? Can Noah Fant up his production with no Tyler Lockett in the mix for the Seahawks? Check out Faraz's full weekly rankings and get more access to answer all of your fantasy football questions on ou...

From 'Take The North' ( subscribe here ) - David Haugh and Dan Wiederer take their weekly zoom in on Justin Fields, who continues to dazzle in the run game while improving his passing game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From '1st & Pod' ( subscribe here ), Danny is very concerned about the Chief's defense as the season starts to wind down, if there is a Super Bowl path for the Chargers and more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From 'Take The North' ( subscribe here ) - David Haugh, Dan Wiederer and producer Adam Studzinski give their predictions for Bears vs Eagles. Dan also reminds us of some painful memories the Eagles have been responsible for in the last decade when they've played the Bears. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about y...

From 'Upper Hand Fantasy' ( subscribe here ) - Faraz & Zach discuss their quarterback rankings for Week 15 with Josh Allen and Jalen Hurts leading the way, Joe Burrow potentially without a couple of his top targets, a Tua vs. Cousins vs. T-Law debate, Aaron Rodgers coming off a bye and more. Is Geno Smith still a QB1? Can Justin Fields deliver against Philly? Who is the better start this week...