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Bricks Behind the Ivy

Feedback/Rebrand

First of all, @Sean Chapin and I are so grateful for the amount of downloads and listens we have had over the first 7-8 weeks of this journey. When I met Sean through the process of the Fan of the Week articles, I didn't know quick we would hit it off and come up with this idea. 700+ listens later, we took a look back at how to improve our content. The main themes we heard were: Shorter episodes (Under an hour max) Less guests (This actually surprised us) Update imagery, curr
CandidCubs

CandidCubs in Behind the Scenes

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Bricks Behind the Ivy

Episode 9 - Fasten those Seatbelts!

One Week in the books, and Bricks Behind the Ivy is back to recap and analyze all the lows and highs. In a week that reminded us of the torture of losing the opener and then having an off day, Jeff and Sean take a closer look at a patient offense and a crafty Counsel. In this episode, we discuss: Box Score Blitz - 00:04:03 Standings - 00:10:10 Worthing Noting - 00:24:10 Schedule - 00:35:44 Pick to Click - 00:39:30 Around the MLB - 00:42:33 Welcom
Bricks Behind the Ivy

Episode 8 - Chicago Cubs 2024 Preview

It is finally here! After sulking in my CandidCub Cave since early October, it is time to emerge to join @Sean Chapin in projection our beloved Cubbies as they begin the 2024 campaign, wrapping up our NL Central Division preview series with our beloved boys in blue. In this week’s episode, Sean and I discuss the team as we get rolling for the regular season. From David Wright comps, Small Sample Size Alerts, to announcing where Michael Busch and I are registered, Sean and I get you ready for the
Can't Spell IBM

If Justin Steele is out for a long time I'll do it. I swear to god I'll do it.

I've repeatedly said that I'm not going to stop watching the Cubs. After many hours of thought and meditation, I've made a decision that should not be an example to anyone because it is unique to my situation. I told you that after the offseason, I would give you the story of the decade. To those of you who are shallow, the events of last night in the game versus the Rangers will be that story. But to those of you with depth and concern, the real story will be what I hope and pray results from t
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Bricks Behind the Ivy

Episode 6 - NL Central Preview, Part 3

Welcome to Part 3 of our NL Central Preview. In this episode, we speak with Reds super-fan Andy Evans. Join us as we: - Discuss the offseason - Predict the Reds Line-up and Rotation - Declare Ian Happ as the owner of the Reds - Publicly apologize to Joseph Votto (Jeff Only). Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bricks-behind-the-ivy/id1731951008 Spotify https://spotify.link/W7UUsGt46Hb   YouTube   
CandidCubs

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Bricks Behind the Ivy

Episode 5 - NL Central Preview, Part 2 - Milwaukee Brewers and FREE CUB TICKET CONTEST

WANT TO WIN CUB TICKETS? I am giving away 3 PAIRS of my seats in section 330R. How can you win them? It is easy! Another episode already?! Yes, we are pumping out a few this week as we preview the NL Central as we fast approach the start of the regular season.  In the second of our NL Central Preview series, Jeff and Sean sit down with Jake McKibbin, an Ireland native and top writer for Brewers Fanatic to discuss the Milwaukee Brewers. What is the Craig Counsell
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Bricks Behind the Ivy

Episode 4 - NL Central Preview - Pittsburgh Pirates

Welcome to another episode of Bricks Behind the Ivy, A Cubs Podcast with Jeff "CandidCubs" Ragauskis and Sean "HotStoveCubbies" Chapin.    This episode, we are joined by Ethan Smith of "Locked On Pirates" to discuss the Pittsburgh Pirates and his outlook on 2024. This is our first in our NL Central Preview Series.    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bricks-behind-the-ivy/id1731951008?i=1000649276924   https://spotify.link/H7aFdwDGYHb    
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CandidCubs

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Battle Your Tail Off

Travel to Wrigley Cubbie Blues Style With FOCO’s Brand New Cubs Shortalls!

FOCO is a partner with North Side Baseball and support of their products helps support this site; 100% of the funds/materials received from these promotions go directly to our users in the form of prizes and gifts. For Cubs fans looking to shake up their Cubbies game day fits with a blend of relaxation, fashion, and team spirit, the latest big hit product from FOCO hits a moon shot out of the park. The Chicago Cubs Pinstripe Bib Overalls are not just a piece of clothing; they're a statement
Brock Beauchamp

Brock Beauchamp in Promotions

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Bricks Behind the Ivy

Episode 3 - Small Sample Size Alert! and Special Guest, Brett Taylor of Bleacher Nation!

Welcome Back! On Episode 3 of BBTI: Sean and I discuss players that we have taken notice of in Spring (00:01:46) We dance into the Cubs interesting Bench issue (00.25:00) Special Guest! First ever guest for BBTI! We are joined by Brett Taylor of BleacherNation! (00:34:00) What a dream come true this was getting to talk with Brett. SO much more to come. New episode EVERY Friday.  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8OGSVimvWU&t=63s Apple: https://podca
Bricks Behind the Ivy

Episode 2 - Best Shape of Our Lives Season

If you do not quote Moneyball, are you even a baseball Podcast? Welcome back to Bricks Behind the Ivy, a podcast about the Chicago Cubs! In Episode 2, Sean and I discuss: a.) Our excitement about Cody Bellinger (0:00:15) b.) Players we are looking forward to watching in Spring Training (0:10:58) c.) Position Battles we are watching (0:39:30)   Episode 2 is out today! Youtube: https://buff.ly/3uSbPkl Apple: https://buff.ly/48wgs1i Spotify: https://buff.l
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Bricks Behind the Ivy

First Episode Jitters

Putting yourself out there can be really hard. I have talked so much about the Cubs with my peers, but I have not yet exposed those view points largely with the masses. As an Irish-Catholic people pleaser with a high end function of empathy, I worry about this new path.    I constantly have imposter syndrome, along with re-assessing the branding and content. I know our audience will be able to give us some of that information through analytics. I feel that getting the first one under t
CandidCubs

CandidCubs in Podcast

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Bricks Behind the Ivy

The Story

I love the Cubs. So much. Writing for Northside baseball has been such a joy. I am never positive how well I reach our audience, but I love the feeling of contributing to this big universe of Cub content that I spend so much time consuming.  However, I have always wanted to try doing a podcast. I have played around with Tik-Tok to get a feel of what short form content would feel like, along with practicing my pacing and information.   Then I met Sean through the Fan Feature proces
CandidCubs

CandidCubs in Behind the Scenes

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Unequivocal Nonsense

The Cubs Unveiled New App for Cubs Con

For those attending Cubs Con, those thinking about attending Cubs Con, and maybe even for those who would like to attend Cubs Con but live in Alabama (oh wait.. that's just me), the Cubs just released a cool new app to help navigate the festivities.  As of now it appears to only be available via iOS, but I would have to assume that it will be dropped for Android soon. Here's the link for those interested: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cubs-con/id6474138784
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Josh Illes in Cubs Con App

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Unequivocal Nonsense

Does the Tortoise Always Beat the Hare? Is the Sky Actually Falling? What Does Any Of This Mean??

Earlier today on Twitter, the MLB Trade Rumors account retweeted a post from someone who noted that exactly half of the 50 top Free Agents have been signed so far this off-season. Basically, they noted that 5 of the top 10, 10 of the top 20, 15 of the top 30, and 27 of the top 50 free agents remain unsigned. Free agency has hit the midway point. It should be pointed out that in the short time since that note was posted that the number 36 player on that list, Harrison Bader, has come of
Josh Illes

Josh Illes in Cubs Hot Stove

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Battle Your Tail Off

Let’s Play Two With This Cool Ernie Banks Bobblehead

FOCO is a partner with North Side Baseball and support of their products helps support this site; 100% of the funds/materials received from these promotions go directly to our users in the form of prizes and gifts. Every diehard Chicago Cubs fan remember the famous phrase, “Let’s Play Two,” from Ernie Banks that he used jokingly on a 100-degree day at Wrigley field when they were set to play a game in 1969.  The Cubs were so tired from the heat not even hours before the game they had t
Brock Beauchamp

Brock Beauchamp in Cubs

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Battle Your Tail Off

Celebrate Gold Glove Awards with Ian Happ & Dansby Swanson FOCO Bobbleheads

FOCO is a partner with North Side Baseball and support of their products helps support this site; 100% of the funds/materials received from these promotions go directly to our users in the form of prizes and gifts. A disappointing finish to the 2023 season indeed, however, a bright future ahead for the Cubbie Blues.  Finishing second in the National League Central and it was a positive season all in all as they posted their best 162-game regular season record since 2018, but not enough
Brock Beauchamp

Brock Beauchamp in Cubs

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Wrigley Optimist

Aaron Nola: Jon Lester For a New Era?

The 2015 Cubs needed a frontline starter.  They had an emergent Jake Arrieta(a former 5th rounder finally come good), some depth via FA in Jason Hammel, and the first full season of Kyle Hendricks(a command over stuff prospect) to look forward to.  They needed another rotation anchor, and they got it in Jon Lester, a 31 year old FA known for his durability, playoff pedigree, and high floor with potential ace ceiling. The parallels to the 2024 Cubs can be overfitted but are still interesting
Battle Your Tail Off

How to "Fix" the MLB Postseason, If You Think It Needs Fixing

There's a ton of chatter about the MLB postseason format and while I think it's blowing current issues out of proportion - we have all of two years of data from which to draw - I believe there is some merit to the criticisms. There's a relatively easy fix, though, and it can actually reduce the length of the postseason by a day should MLB wish to take that route. First, there are complaints about the number of teams in the postseason. I rather strongly disagree with this take; as a fan of m
Brock Beauchamp

Brock Beauchamp in Cubs

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Ty Winchester

Trade Rumor Season 2023: Where Do We Go From Here?

If there's one milestone marker that Cubs fans have become increasingly aware of in each of the last three years, it is the MLB Trade Deadline. Since Jed Hoyer has taken over the reigns as the President of Baseball Operations from Theo Epstein in 2021, it has become the doomsday clock for the roster. In the previous two seasons, the writing had been on the wall. Jed's first two seasons led to selling off once none of the core of the 2016 World Series championship roster was able to reach extensi
Battle Your Tail Off

Three(ish) Months of the New North Side Baseball

A few people have asked about traffic and I wanted to give a quick update on site activity. The site re-launched on March 26th of this year and all data goes through yesterday, June 21st. Some of these numbers might not look that impressive but keep in mind that for 11 days in early May, we lost the NSBB domain. Two of those days had zero traffic and nine more had roughly 50% normal traffic while we fought to regain control of the primary domain from an unresponsive domain registrar. Overal
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