Get to know Boog Sciambi
Jon "Boog" Sciambi - the new face and voice of Cubs TV broadcasts - joined the Cubs Weekly Podcast with host Cole Wright for a conversation about his life, baseball and expectations for the new role. Topics include: - Navigating the whirlwind interview process in a Zoom world (3:34)- His broadcasting idols (5:12)- What Christian Yelich recently DM'd him (7:01)- His amazing Harry Caray story (8:03) - Musical tastes (12:54)- His friendship with Rick Sutcliffe (16:07) - What he saw in the 2020 Cubs (17:13)- The state of baseball today (19:30)- Thoughts on coffee and chapstick (25:41)- His experience broadcasting KBO games last year (30:25)- Why ALS hits close to his heart (32:19)
6 Jan 202134min
Darvish trade resets farm system as focus shifts back to the future
After the Cubs traded away Yu Darvish and Victor Caratini in exchange for Zach Davies and four prospects, Cole Wright had an extensive chat with Jed Hoyer (4:17) about the deal and what comes next for the franchise. Wright and Tony Andracki break down the move and analyze the biggest takeaways from Hoyer's statements on the trade. Plus, MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis (26:28) also stops by the podcast to provide a scouting report on the four prospects the Cubs received from the Padres and how the farm system is shaping up entering 2021.
31 Dec 202034min
Catching up with David Ross
Taylor McGregor catches up with David Ross (11:15) on the Cubs Weekly Podcast to discuss how his offseason has been after his rookie season as manager, how he deals with trade rumors and Jed Hoyer taking over for Theo Epstein.Plus, Taylor shares with host Cole Wright some of her behind-the-scenes perspective from covering the Cubs games at Wrigley Field in 2020, including all of the cool ins and outs she got to experience within the historic ballpark.
17 Dec 202034min
Wrapping up the 2020 Winter Meetings with Jed Hoyer
Elise Menaker takes the reins as host of this week's Cubs Weekly podcast with guests Bruce Levine and Sean Marshall as the trio breaks down the 2020 Winter Meetings. New Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer also joins the podcast for an exclusive interview about a variety of topics as the 2021 season approaches.
10 Dec 202019min
Jed Hoyer ready for next chapter with Cubs
The Cubs introduced Jed Hoyer as the new president of baseball operations Monday and we break it all down on the Cubs Weekly Podcast. Host Cole Wright talks with Len Kasper and Bruce Levine about the immediate and long-term challenges Hoyer faces and what kind of leader Hoyer will be.Plus, an exclusive interview with Hoyer as he discusses the next step in chapter in his career, his time working alongside Theo Epstein and the immediate future for the ballclub.
24 Nov 202020min
The Theo Epstein Era comes to an end
On this edition of the Cubs Weekly Podcast, we discuss Theo Epstein's departure from the Cubs front office. Host Cole Wright chats with Len Kasper and Bruce Levine about what Epstein has meant to this Cubs team over the last nine years and what comes next. Plus, an exclusive interview with Theo Epstein.
18 Nov 202033min
Pat Hughes on his legendary career
Cubs radio broadcaster Pat Hughes joins the Cubs Weekly Podcast to relive his legendary career with host Cole Wright and Tony Andracki. From classic Ron Santo stories to memories of the 2016 World Series run, Hughes reflects on the best moments of his 25 years with the Cubs. He also explained what the strange 2020 season was like for him, including how Ronald Reagan's advice helped him out in one crucial moment.Hughes is the play-by-play broadcaster for the Cubs for WSCR 670 The Score.
12 Nov 202046min
Ryan Dempster on balancing analytics and baseball, treasuring Jon Lester, World Series memories
Ryan Dempster stops by as the guest on the latest Cubs Weekly Podcast, reflecting back on the fateful fall of 2016 and the current state of baseball. The former Cubs pitcher tells stories of his Game 7 experience and shares what it was like in the clubhouse celebration after the game.Dempster also shares his recent conversation with David Ross and how "Off the Mound" has grown from a Cubs Convention staple to a weekly show and podcast with some of the biggest names in baseball.Catch the entire conversation as Dempster joins host Cole Wright and Tony Andracki as they discuss the role of analytics in baseball, Jon Lester's awesome gesture to Cubs fans and more.
5 Nov 202038min
