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Alex Cohen is a play-by-play announcer, and Lance Brozdowski is a player development analyst -- Chicago Cubs insiders who see the game from completely different angles and aren't afraid to have a conversation about it. So, they do, bringing their press-pass access and insight to Marquee Sports Network's brand-new Cubs podcast. Twice per week. All season long.

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  • 471 episodes
  • Updated Monday

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  • Sep 7, 2025 · 9 min

    An ode to the Cubs' 2025 Hall of Fame class

    Alex Cohen talks to Cole Wright, Elise Menaker and Ryan Dempster about how meaningful Derrek Lee and Sammy Sosa being inducted into the Cubs Hall of Fame is.

  • Sep 5, 2025 · 9 min

    The value of a mental reset

    Pete Crow-Armstrong returned to the Cubs lineup after two games off -- three days total -- as Craig Counsell and the team hoped a mental reset could help him work through some of his offensive struggles. Andy Martínez breaks down the value of the time off and how a veteran like Carlos Santana helped Crow-Armstrong navigate that decision.

  • Sep 4, 2025 · 10 min

    Why Shota Imanaga is underappreciated

    Alex Cohen breaks down why Shota Imanaga is as underrated and underappreciated as any starting pitcher in Major League Baseball with some meaningful insight from Cubs teammate Jameson Tallion.

  • Sep 3, 2025 · 12 min

    Who would be the Cubs' Game 1 playoff starter?

    Lance Brozdowski digs into a big win over the Atlanta Braves, wonders what's up with Daniel Palencia, and considers which pitcher would start Game 1 of a playoff series for the Chicago Cubs.

  • Aug 31, 2025 · 9 min

    Analyzing Cubs slugger Seiya Suzuki's rocky August

    Lance Brozdowski digs into Seiya Suzuki's rough month of August, considers why he might be getting out of the slump, and tosses to Cubs hitting coach Dustin Kelly's meeting with the media.

  • Aug 30, 2025 · 10 min

    Can Coors Field get Cubs' offense back on track?

    Lance Brozdowski digs into a Game 1 win over the Rockies and throws it to Carlos Peña, Bruce Levine and Cole Wright to chat about whether Coors Field is the ultimate venue to get the Cubs' sputtering offense back on track.

  • Aug 29, 2025 · 11 min

    Cubs swept in San Francisco, so is the sky falling?

    The Cubs were swept for the first time in a three-game series this season as they lost to the Giants 4-3 at Oracle Park. Andy Martínez examines Thursday's game and takes a macro view of the Cubs' situation, especially what needs to improve as they try to snap out of the rut they're seemingly in right now.

  • Aug 24, 2025 · 8 min

    Bruce Levine shares his thoughts on Cubs' recent offensive struggles

    Bruce Levine, Cole Wright and Ryan Sweeney sit down for a conversation on the state of the Chicago Cubs' offense. They chat about whether the team is too home run reliant, the difficulty of players such as Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Tucker making in-season adjustments, and the importance of contributions from each spot in the lineup.

  • Aug 23, 2025 · 10 min

    Did Kyle Tucker just break out of his slump?

    Lance Brozdowski digs into a series-opening win against the Los Angeles Angels, talks Javier Assad's stellar outing, and tosses to some sound from Craig Counsell

  • Aug 22, 2025 · 10 min

    Recapping a Cubs series win that also was a missed opportunity

    The Chicago Cubs fell to the Milwaukee Brewers 4-1 in the series finale, and while they've won the season set, they dropped to seven games back in the NL Central and have a tall task ahead of them as the October playoff picture continues to come into focus. Andy Martínez breaks down Kyle Tucker's return to the Cubs' lineup, the loss Thursday and what it means. Then, he previews the series against the Angels, as the Cubs reunite with Kyle Hendricks, and shares some stories from some of his former Chicago teammates about what makes the veteran right-hander special.