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 Bricks Behind the Ivy is the ultimate podcast for Chicago Cubs fans! Dive into weekly episodes packed with in-depth analysis, Cubs news, player breakdowns, minor league updates, and fan-focused discussions. Hosted by die-hard Cubs fans, this podcast blends humor, passion, and insights to keep you connected to the team all year long. Available on YouTube and all major podcast platforms, with exclusive early access on Patreon for Brick Heads!

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Episode 20 - Deja Vu All Over Again...

⚾️On this Week's Episode:⚾️ Frustration mounts as the Cubs offense plays Houdini and the bullpen cannot hold onto close games.  Hot Stove Cubbies returns in a new segment, while Harry Caray celebrates some crosstown bragging rights.  ⏰ Time Stamps: Box Score Blitz - (02:00) Fly the Double U Standings - (08:36) 15 Mins or Less with Hot Stove Cubbies - (11:10) Deep Thoughts with Harry Caray - (33:36) Shop at our new BBTI Pod Store! Get the latest swag to be the be
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Episode 19 - A "Grading" Experience with Miguel Esparza

⚾️On this Week's Episode:⚾️ After catching Crosstown Cup Euphoria...not, Bricks Behind the Ivy celebrates the end of the School Year with handing the Cubs a report card. Are they hanging this one on the fridge, or are they afraid to show Mom and Dad? Also, Miguel Esparza, Spanish PBP Announcer for our beloved Cubbies joins us for a special interview. Let's get a petition going to get Spanish broadcasts for all 162 Cub games! ⏰ Time Stamps: 01:26 - Box Score Blitz 09:29 -
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Episode 18 - Can't Cat

⚾️On this Week's Episode:⚾️ Bad luck and lack of hits with runners in scoring position doomed the Cubs to a 1-5 week. With the team a game under .500, what is next? Join Jeff this week as we catch up on the games, and look at a break in tough opponents as a chance to recharge presents itself. Harry Caray returns with some “Deep Thoughts” on the Cubs starting pitching. Jeff starts a new trade target segment called “Curing the Cubs.” Also, stay tuned for a new YouTube Subscription contest!
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Episode 17 - No Offense with Alex Cohen, PBP Announcer for the I-Cubs

⚾️On this Week's Episode:⚾️ We made it to another Friday, but with less total offense than we would have liked. A 2-5 home stand prior to the Cardinals and Brewers feels less than ideal, but health is on the way.  Or help? Alex Cohen (@voiceofcohen2), the play-by-play announcer for the Iowa Cubs joins Jeff to talk his story into baseball and thoughts on the pro and AAA team as they head into June.  ⏰ Time Stamps: Follow us this week for: Box Score Blitz - (01:46) Thoughts on the
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Episode 16 - Shota Me The Fun

Links -  Audio Links - https://linktr.ee/BricksBehindTheIvy ⚾️On this Week's Episode:⚾️ Welcome back, Brick Heads! After a 3-3 road trip, the Cubs return home to play...the same 2 teams? Sean and Jeff react to a confusing schedule, announce a bunch of BBTI news, along with discussing what makes the 2024 Cubs team fun.  BBTI MERCH SHOP!  https://www.etsy.com/shop/BricksBehin... ⏰ Time Stamps: * Box Score Blitz - (00:02:15) * Hot Stove Standings - (
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Bonus Episode! - MLB The Show Discussion with Chris Mills of MillsTwitch

Links -  Audio - https://linktr.ee/BricksBehindTheIvy   ⚾️On this Week's Episode:⚾️ When I fell in love with the Cubs, I also fell in love with baseball video games. At one point in time, there were several releases each season. As time went on, it became clear one product stood above the rest: Playstation's MLB the Show series.  MLB the Show has been wowing many passerby mistaking the gameplay for a real Major League Baseball broadcast. This past march MLB the Sho
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Episode 14 - Rumor Has It...

It's Friday! That means another episode of Bricks Behind the Ivy! The tough stretch for the offense continues, as the Cubs split their 6 games since our last episode. However, Sean Hot Stove Cubbies Chapin is on the case with his sources for early MLB Trade Rumors! This week: *Box Score Blitz to catch you up on all the action *Hot Stove Standings Check In *Wes-Nasty - Hayden's new approach vs. lefties *Rumor Round-Up - What Sean is hearing *The week ahead! https://y
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Episode 13 - Bricks Behind the Ivy - Not Happ-y

ot the best road trip... Red SAWX and Metropolitans spoil good vibes as the Cubs end a road tilt 3-4. What is going on with Ian Happ? How do the Cubs have the record they do? Join us as we discuss the latest week, including the Box Score Blitz, Hot Stove Standings, and a preview of the week to come. Check out this link from our friends at @wrigleyvillesports and use code "Bricks10" for 10% off!   
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The HOST CANDIDCUBS speaks! The galaxy has heard a mysterious broadcast, a threat of REVENGE on the NL Central in the well-mannered voice of CRAIG COUNSELL. JEFF "CANDIDCUBS" RAGAUSKIS analyzes the numbers of the day to day player intelligence, while SEAN "HOTSTOVECUBBIES" CHAPIN, the last hope of the Cub Podcasts, trains for the battle against the diabolical coming WAIVER/TRADE DEADLINE. Meanwhile, MAY THE 4TH AND STAR WARS capture the attention of our heroes for one day, a threat t
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Episode 13 - Brick Walls Hurt Players and Hearts

On this weeks BBTI, Jeff and Sean avoid the injured list to bring you: A BIG announcement Box Score Blitz Hot Stove Standings The Next Man up and Replacement of WAR 3 Minor Leaguers to Watch Next Series Preview Looking for the Wrigleyville Sports Link? - https://www.wrigleyvillesports.com?sca_ref=5984705.Pc5YKklniF Follow this link and use "BRICKS10" for 10% off!   All links available here - https://linktr.ee/BricksBehindTheIvy
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Episode 11 - Busch Fire

New graphics, new backdrops, new editing bits by Jeff. Same Busch love fest.  Sean and Jeff tackle the end of the West Coast trip. Check out: The latest Box Score Blitz Hot Stove Standings update Updates on stats 18 games in The Kyle Hendricks topic... A look ahead. Check out the newest episode of this Cub podcast, for Cub fans, BY Cub fans.  Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bricks-behind-the-ivy/id1731951008?i=10006
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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
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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
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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
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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   
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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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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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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
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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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Episode 1 - The Off Off-season

Here it is! The first episode of Bricks Behind The Ivy. Thank you to my wife for taking the kids extra while I figured out recording and set-up. Also, thank you Sean for being patient with me while I learned the ropes.  With out further adieu, enjoy!  
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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
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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
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