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The Rant - Chicago Cubs Podcast

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Join us, Evan Altman and Jon Ferlise, as we try not to take ourselves too seriously while pondering the state of the Chicago Cubs. Our podcast can be found on most podcasting platforms. You can also find us at CubsInsider.com.

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171. Adding Alex Bregman and Edward Cabrera Make Cubs Legit World Series Contenders 11.01.2026 57:05

170. World Series Banter, Cubs Offseason Objectives, Schwarber is Priority 30.10.2025 1:02:21

169. End of Season Takeaways, Trolling the Brewers Trolling the Cubs, World Series Predictions 14.10.2025 1:08:37

168. Cubs One Win From NLCS, Starting Pitcher Options, How Cubs Can Beat Brewers 10.10.2025 1:03:33

167. Finding a Path for Cubs to Win NLDS and Advance to NLCS 07.10.2025 32:30

166. Cubs Playoff Preview, Strengths and Weaknesses, Predictions 29.09.2025 37:35

165. Cubs Stumbling into Playoffs, Tucker Health Update, Playoff Preview 23.09.2025 48:51

164. Positioning for the Playoffs, Cubs Getting Healthy, Brewers Stumbling Across Finish 11.09.2025 43:21

163. Building Momentum in September, Managing Player Workloads, Future Uncertain 04.09.2025 44:09

162. Cubs Sweep Angels, Tucker Showing Signs of Life, Brewers Stumble 25.08.2025 53:00

161. SMH, Caissie's Call-up, Trying to Not Lose it 14.08.2025 49:13

160. The Rant Podcast: Cubs Beat Up on Cardinals, All-Star Game Drama, Trade Deadline is Close 07.07.2025 1:07:45

Join Jacob and Blake as they discuss the Cubs winning a series against the Cardinals, the drama surrounding this year's All-Star Game rosters, and the upcoming trade deadline.

159. The Rant Podcast: Cubs Fall to Seattle, Using the Wrigley Wind, Finally Facing off Against St. Louis 23.06.2025 45:25

158. The Rant Podcast: Cubs Win Another Series, Pitching Keeps Rolling, Big Series Against Milwaukee 16.06.2025 33:19

The Cubs win another series at home, with help from their dominant pitching. Next up, they have to face the Brewers in a heated divisional matchup. Join Jacob and Blake as they break down everything Cubs baseball

157. The Rant Podcast: Cubs Take 2-of-3 in D.C., Happ is Heating Up, Tigers Series Preview 06.06.2025 32:24

The Cubs remain hot after taking a series from the Washington Nationals. Now, they face the best team in baseball: the Detroit Tigers. Join Jacob and Blake as they discuss everything Cubs baseball.

156. The Rant Podcast: Cubs Historic Start, PCA Domination, Bullpen Making Strides 30.05.2025 48:04

155. New Pope is (Likely) Cubs Fan, Cubs Stumble Against Giants, Met Series Preview 08.05.2025 48:59

154. Cubs Take 2-of-3 in Pittsburgh, Seiya Suzuki On Fire, Brewers Series Preview 01.05.2025 40:04

153. Phillies Stymie Cubs Offense, Tucker Contained, Divisional Road Trip Ahead 29.04.2025 47:03

152. Cubs Stay Hot at Wrigley, Bullpen Concerns Overshadowed by Offense, Phillies Preview 25.04.2025 50:57

The Chicago Cubs continue their hot start to the 2025 regular season with a 16-10 record. They just swept the Los Angeles Dodgers to take the season series, and I would not have believed that was possible following the Tokyo series. Yet here we are. The bullpen for the Cubs continues to be a major concern. For now, the Cubs explosive offense has been overshadowing the pitching concerns and leadin...

151. Cubs Wrap Up West Coast Swing, Shaw Demoted, Looking Ahead to Wrigley Homestand 16.04.2025 28:33

150. Cubs are Hot, Critical West Coast Swing, Swanson's Power Surge 10.04.2025 1:01:03

149. Cubs Sweep A's, Suzuki and Tucker are Hot, Looking Forward to Wrigley Opener 03.04.2025 48:57

148. Cubs Split Series In Phoenix, Torpedo Bats Are Next Big Thing 31.03.2025 55:00

Join Evan and Jacob as we discuss the Cubs splitting a series against the Diamondbacks and new torpedo bats that are taking the league by storm.

147. Cubs' Spring Training Updates, Looking Ahead to Japan, PCA's Potential Impact 09.03.2025 1:03:36

Join Evan, Jacob, and Jon today as we discuss the Cubs' progression through spring training, a look ahead to the Dodgers series in Japan, and how Pete Crow-Armstrong's utter chaos will likely impact the team and MLB this season.