Best Len Kasper Podcasts (2024)

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S2 Ep9 Dylan Cease 41:57

2y ago41:57

41:57

Dylan Cease joins the podcast to talk about everything between the lines and beyond them. The ace talks about his nasty stuff, his all-star snub, and of course, the meaning of life. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoic…

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S2 Ep8: Paul Konerko 43:37

2+ y ago43:37

43:37

This week on Sox Degrees we revisit the Paul Konerko episode. Paulie talks about managing success and disappointment in different seasons throughout his career. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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S2 Ep7: Bears GM Ryan Poles 28:34

2+ y ago28:34

28:34

Jason Benetti and Len Kasper talk to new Bears GM Ryan Poles. Poles talks about building a culture and their plan to develop quarterback Justin Fields To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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S2 Ep6 Darrin Jackson 38:22

2+ y ago38:22

38:22

Len Kasper’s radio partner Darrin Jackson joins the podcast to tell a lot of great White Sox stories and talk the late, great Ed Farmer. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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S2 Ep5: Gordon Beckham 33:13

2+ y ago33:13

33:13

Former White Sox Infielder and current broadcaster Gordon Beckham joins Jason and Len. Beckham talks about how he handled the ups and downs of his big league career, how he has transitioned into broadcasting and how he takes care of his impressive head of hair. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc…

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S2 Ep4: Jake Burger 47:19

2+ y ago47:19

47:19

Before Jake Burger was optioned to AAA, Len and Jason spoke with him about coming back from multiple injuries in the minors and how he worked on his mental health through that process. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastch…

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S2 Ep3: Dave Sims 32:34

2+ y ago32:34

32:34

Mariners broadcaster Dave Sims joins Jason and Len on Sox Degrees to talk about arriving late to play-by-play broadcasting, working with Coach K and the celebrities he meets as a play-by-play broadcaster. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Vis…

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S2 Ep2: Paul Konerko 43:44

2+ y ago43:44

43:44

It’s the Captain himself, Paul Konerko this week on Sox Degrees. Paulie talks about his life now, how he obsessed over hitting mechanics, and why the 2005 team succeeded where others didn’t. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://pod…

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Cubs Open 2022 Season-Roy Wood Jr. Joins the boys - Ep. 50 42:13

2+ y ago42:13

42:13

1st inning: How do we get excited about the 2022 Cubs? 2nd inning: Dissatisfied they didn’t sign any big names in the off-season? 3rd inning: What player are you most interested in watching? 4th inning: Is the rotation better now? 5th inning: Will Contreras last the season? 6th inning: Who are they better than in the NL Central? 7th inning: Roy Woo…

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S2 Ep1: Jason and Len 31:22

2+ y ago31:22

31:22

In the Sox Degrees Season 2 premiere, Jason Benetti and Len Kasper catch up and talk about the latest developments in baseball and on the White Sox. Hear their thoughts on new additions AJ Pollock and Josh Harrison, plus their projections for Luis Robert’s Season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacy…

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Biggest off-season questions for the Cubs-WSB-TV Sports Anchor Zach Klein of joins the boys! 52:50

3y ago52:50

52:50

1st inning-Work stoppage shutdown Dec 2nd 2nd inning-Contreras future 3rd inning- Wisdom Silver Slugger finalist 4th inning- 3 biggest holes to fill this off-season? 5th inning- McLeod leaves organization 6th inning- Is a game at Wrigley Field too expensive now? 7th inning- Klein Int 8th inning-Dusty still blames Bartman 9th inning-What if the Cubs…

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What does the Cubs off-season look like? Chicago Party Aunt Chris Witaske joins the boys! 52:48

3y ago52:48

52:48

1st inning-Final thoughts on 2021 season 2nd inning- New GM in town 3rd inning- First move Hawkins needs to make? 4th inning-Which shortstop do you want? 5th inning- How long before they can contend again? 6th inning- Where do Baez, Rizzo and Bryant end up next season? 7th inning- Witaske Int 8th inning-Favorite TV show or movie filmed in Chicago? …

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What does the Cubs future look like? Mark Carman from NBC Sports Chicago joins the boys. 48:45

3y ago48:45

48:45

What does the off-season look like for the Cubs? How does this team rebuild? Plus Mark Carman from Fansided, WGN Radio and NBC Sports Chicago joins us. @ryandlieber @thechadgordon @thecarm --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theconfines/messageBy Chad Gordon and Ryan Lieber

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3 Weeks to Go…Cubs Shift to Spoilers while Evaluating those Left Behind 50:11

3y ago50:11

50:11

Chad and Ryan Breakdown those left behind, look at the Big 3 (Bryant, Baez and Rizzo). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theconfines/messageBy Chad Gordon and Ryan Lieber

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14. Stacey King and Adam Amin 49:08

3y ago49:08

49:08

Jason and Len are joined by Chicago Bulls TV broadcasters Stacey King and Adam Amin as they discuss King and Amin filling in on a recent White Sox telecast, the differences between calling basketball and baseball and looking ahead to the coming NBA season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/…

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13. Andrew Vaughn 30:16

3y ago30:16

30:16

White Sox rookie Andrew Vaughn joins Jason and Len to talk about his first big-league season in Chicago. The trio chats about how Andrew made his transition to playing outfield, his interactions with Sox greats Jim Thome and Paul Konerko, and fishing. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/priva…

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12. Dan Epstein 55:58

3y ago55:58

55:58

Len and Jason are joined by baseball historian and author of the book “Big Hair and Plastic Grass” Dan Epstein to talk about 1970’s baseball, the South Side Hitmen team, their picks for the greatest album of all time and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more abou…

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11. Céspedes Family BBQ 56:22

3y ago56:22

56:22

Jason and Len are joined by baseball bloggers and podcasters Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman from Céspedes Family BBQ to discuss how Tony La Russa’s hiring caused Jake to bike 1,200 miles, how they came up with their Twitter handles, surviving internet culture and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www…

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The Dog Days of the 2021 Season-Orioles Broadcaster Melanie Newman joins the show! 1:03:20

3y ago1:03:20

1:03:20

1st Inning-Jake’s Legacy 2nd Inning-Cubs Lovable Losers Again? 3rd Inning-Does Rafael Ortega have Staying Power? 4th Inning-Can Ian Happ Return to Form? 5th Inning-What New Face Stays in 2022? 6th Inning-Why/Why Not Watch 7th Inning -Melanie Newman Int 8th Inning-Field of Dreams Game Reax/Cubs Rumors 9th Inning-Best/Worst Baseball Movies Twitter: @…

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Baseball Hall of Fame President Josh Rawitch-Full Interview 18:07

3y ago18:07

18:07

Baseball Hall of Fame President Josh Rawitch joins the show. Twitter: @thechadgordon @ryandlieber @cubsconfines @baseballhall @joshrawitch --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theconfines/messageBy Chad Gordon and Ryan Lieber

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10. Uni Watch’s Paul Lukas 1:02:10

3y ago1:02:10

1:02:10

It’s an hour of jersey talk with Uni Watch’s Paul Lukas. Len, Jason and Paul discuss what makes a uniform’s look “classic,” some of their favorite and least-favorite redesigns of all time, and reminisce about MLB’s “Turn Ahead The Clock” uniform series. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/pri…

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The Great Chicago Cubs Fire(Sale) of '21 Aftermath-Baseball Hall of Fame President Josh Rawitch Joins the Show-Joey Christopoulos Guest Hosts W/Chad 53:56

3y ago53:56

53:56

1st Inning-One Week Later-Thoughts of the Great Chicago Fire Sale of 2021 2nd Inning-Jed and Rizzo’s Dueling Messages 3rd-Thoughts in Seeing the Big 3 in other Uni’s 4th inning-Rating the Return/Replenishing the Minors 5th-Is there Reason to Support Rest of Year? 6th-What Needs to Happen to Convince You Front Office/Ricketts Has a Plan 7th inning I…

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09. Sarah Langs 53:19

3y ago53:19

53:19

Len and Jason are shared by MLB.com reporter/researcher Sarah Langs to discuss taking part in the first all-female broadcast in MLB history, how she combined her love of baseball and writing into a career and how she covers the sport on Twitter. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-pol…

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08. Gavin Sheets 47:06

3y ago47:06

47:06

Jason and Len are joined by White Sox rookie Gavin Sheets. The left-handed hitter and 2017 second-round Draft pick talks about joining the Sox in the middle of a playoff race, growing up in a Major League baseball family and what he learned from Hall of Famer Jim Thome. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.…

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The Calm Before the Trade Deadline Storm. ESPN1000's Carmen DeFalco Joins the Boys and a Special Co-Host joins Chad 44:08

3y ago44:08

44:08

Inning 1—Trade Deadline is Upon Us... Who’s next? Inning 2—If you could keep just one, would you keep either Javy & Rizzo or Bryant? Inning 3—Bryant Situation Sketchiness?!?! Inning 4—Who is the Actual Leader of this Team? Is there one? Inning 5—Can this Team Make a Run? Inning 6—What if anything excites you about the future? Inning 7—Interview--Ca…

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Full interview with Gary Sheffield, Jr. of Outkick Sports 17:53

3y ago17:53

17:53

Outkick Sports reporter Gary Sheffield, Jr. joins the show. @thechadgordon @cubsconfines @bearsbarroom @ryandlieber @garysheffieldjr www.theconfines.comBy Chad Gordon and Ryan Lieber

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07. Roger Bennett 59:11

3y ago59:11

59:11

Roger Bennett, host of “Men in Blazers” and author of the New York Times Bestseller “Reborn in the USA,” joins the podcast to talk about his history of cheering on the White Sox and Bears from across the pond. Bennett discusses how he became a Chicago sports fan, his deep love of Joey Cora and his enjoyment of this year’s current White Sox team. To…

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The Cubs Fire Sale Begins. CBS 2 Chicago News Anchor Ryan Baker Joins the Show 54:28

3y ago54:28

54:28

1st inning-Reaction to first half? 2nd inning-Offense report card 3rd inning-Pitching report card 4th inning-Manager report card 5th inning-What’s next? 6th inning-All-Star Game snore? 7th inning-Ryan Baker Int 8th inning-Pirate to KBO 9th inning-Previewing the 2nd half @thechadgordon @cubsconfines @bearsbarroom @ryandlieber @ryanbakermedia www.the…

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Full interview with ABC 7 Chicago Sports Anchor Dionne Miller 17:06

3y ago17:06

17:06

ABC 7 Chicago Sports Anchor Dionne Miller joins the boys to talk about the future of the Chicago Cubs. @thechadgordon @cubsconfines @bearsbarroom @ryandlieber @dmillerabc7 www.theconfines.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theconfines/messageBy Chad Gordon and Ryan Lieber

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Did Cubs Losing Streak End Their Season? Gary Sheffield, Jr. of Outkick Sports joins the boys. 48:31

3y ago48:31

48:31

1st inning-11 straight losses 2nd inning-Who’s to blame? 3rd inning- Arietta on IL will he be back? 4th inning-Players on the trading block 5th inning-What teams make sense? 6th inning-Who should the Cubs keep? 7th inning-Gary Sheffield, Jr. Int 8th inning-Former Cubs All-Stars 9th inning-Should fans continue to pay to see this team play? @thechadg…

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Is the Cubs season already over? ABC 7 Chicago Sports Anchor Dionne Miller joins the boys! 43:05

3y ago43:05

43:05

1st inning-The June Swoon 2nd inning-Why should they sell? 3rd inning-Why should they stay the course? 4th inning-Bullpen busted 5th inning-Time to say goodbye to Jake? 6th inning-Cubs All-Star Finalists 7th inning-Dionne Miller Int 8th inning-Best Ex-Cubs factor 9th inning-In honor of Bobby Bonilla day, what’s the worst contract in Cubs history? @…

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Full interview with Lou Canellis of WFLD Fox 32 16:46

3y ago16:46

16:46

Lou Canellis, Sports Director of WFLD Fox 32 joins the boys to talk about the Cubs 2021 season. @thechadgordon @cubsconfines @bearsbarroom @ryandlieber @loucanellis www.theconfines.comBy Chad Gordon and Ryan Lieber

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06. Sean Evans from “Hot Ones” 58:39

3+ y ago58:39

58:39

Sean Evans, host of the hit YouTube show “Hot Ones,” joins the podcast to talk about his love of the White Sox, how he learned to interview guests on-camera by watching David Letterman and Howard Stern, his affinity for Anthony Bourdain and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-po…

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05. Happy Fourth 2:08

3+ y ago2:08

2:08

Sox Degrees is off this week, but check out highlights from the first month of episodes. Hope you had a happy and safe Fourth of July, we will see you next week with guest Sean Evans of Hot Ones. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https:…

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Cubs Scuffle Through The Month-Lou Canellis Sports Director of Fox 32 Chicago joins the boys 47:06

3+ y ago47:06

47:06

1st inning-Silent Bats 🦇 2nd inning-Baez benched 3rd inning-Hot Hendricks 4th inning-Playing out the month 5th inning-Zobrist lawsuit 6th inning-Sticky situation 7th inning-Lou Canellis Int 8th inning-NL Central biggest threat 9th inning-Sandberg anniversary game @thechadgordon @cubsconfines @bearsbarroom @ryandlieber @loucanellis www.theconfines.c…

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Full length interview with Dani Wexelman of MLB Network radio. 21:06

3+ y ago21:06

21:06

Dani Wexelman of MLB Network Radio joins the show. @thechadgordon @cubsconfines @bearsbarroom @ryandlieber @daniwex www.theconfines.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theconfines/messageBy Chad Gordon and Ryan Lieber

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04. Liam and Kristi Hendriks 1:05:51

3+ y ago1:05:51

1:05:51

White Sox closer Liam Hendriks and his wife Kristi join the podcast this week. The couple talk about “embracing the crazy,” Liam’s strange path to becoming an elite closer and why Pride Month is so important to them. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad …

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Will the Real Cubs Please Stand Up. Guest Co-Host ESPN CU’s Lon Tay. Plus MLB Radio Dani Wexelman 38:57

3+ y ago38:57

38:57

1st Inning-Up and Down Week-Cards Domination/Mets Trouble 2nd Inning-MLB Sticky Crackdown 3rd Inning-Nature is Healing: Wrigley at 100% capacity 4th Inning-The Jason Heyward Problem 5th Inning-Rizzo/Heyward Anti-Vaxxers 6th Inning-All Star Voting 1st Round is Out --Break 7th Inning Guest Interview-Dani Wexelman is a host on MLB Network Radio on Sir…

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Full interview with WLS ABC 7 Sports Anchor Mark Schanowski. 19:26

3+ y ago19:26

19:26

Longtime sportscaster Mark Schanowski joins the boys in this full length interview.By Chad Gordon and Ryan Lieber

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03. Rob Friedman of @PitchingNinja 55:00

3+ y ago55:00

55:00

Rob Friedman, owner of the @pitchingninja social media handles and FlatGround Pitching, joins Len and Jason to discuss all things pitching. They talk about how a lawyer became one of the biggest names in MLB social media circles, advising Major Leaguers on adding new pitches to their arsenals, and more. Plus, special White Sox guests join the show …

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Cubs Back to 100% at Wrigley-Brenda Hilton of Officially Human joins us the Boys 44:27

3+ y ago44:27

44:27

1st inning-West Coast Woes Trip? 2nd inning-Murray back for Opening Day 2.0 3rd inning-Kenney says Cubs are losing money, do you believe him? 4th inning-New City Connect Uniforms 5th inning-Wisdom is wise 6th inning-More on the IL 7th inning-Brenda Hilton Int 8th inning-Pitchers using substances on ball? 9th inning-Who are the Cubs All-Stars? Find …

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02. Bob Odenkirk 59:19

3+ y ago59:19

59:19

Jason and Len are joined by Bob Odenkirk, star of “Better Call Saul” and the new film, “Nobody.” They talk about Bob’s memories of Disco Demolition Night, his unproduced TV series about minor-league baseball, Midwestern comedy stars and so much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privac…

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NPR host, CBS Sunday Morning Contributor, and Huge Cubs Fan Scott Simon Full Interview. 27:04

3+ y ago27:04

27:04

Longtime radio host on NPR, contributor on CBS Sunday Morning and Cubs fan Scot Simon joins the boys in this special edition of the Friendly Confines. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theconfines/messageBy Chad Gordon and Ryan Lieber

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01. Rick Hahn 47:58

3+ y ago47:58

47:58

White Sox VP/GM Rick Hahn joins Sox Degrees’ first episode! He discusses his earliest baseball memories, his emotions watching the team from the GM’s chair, and catching a game with Bo Jackson. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://…

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The Red Hot Cubs Continue to Surge-Mark Schanowski from ABC 7 Sports joins the boys. 49:08

3+ y ago49:08

49:08

1st inning: Winning solves everything 2nd inning: Toughest month of the year? 3rd inning: What should Jed do? 4th inning: Is the Cubs farm system better than advertised? 5th inning: Getting Healthy Again 6th inning: Where does Heyward fit in? 7th inning: Brenda Hilton Int 8th inning: Cubs irked about not having full capacity 9th inning: Lou Gehrig …

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Full length interview with Iowa Cubs broadcaster Alex Cohen. 26:26

3+ y ago26:26

26:26

Iowa Cubs broadcaster Alex Cohen joins the show. Find and follow us online on Twitter: @ryandlieber @thechadgordon, @bearsbarroom @cubsconfines Join us on Facebook: Chicago Cubs Friendly Confines Facebook page Check out our website www.theconfines.com to join our newsletter. @voiceofcohenBy Chad Gordon and Ryan Lieber

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Sox Degrees trailer 1:30

3+ y ago1:30

1:30

Starting June 7, join Len Kasper and Jason Benetti as they have conversations around the White Sox and baseball universe. New episodes drop every Monday. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Cubs Battle Back Into 1st Place-NPR Host and CBS Sunday Morning reporter Scott Simon joins the boys. 57:13

3+ y ago57:13

57:13

1st inning-How does 1st place sound? 2nd inning-Can the Cubs keep this pace? 3rd inning-Javy creates the play of the week 4th inning-Who do you credit the turnaround to? 5th inning-Is Bryant the early MVP favorite? 6th inning-Hoerner is hurting 7th inning-Scott Simon Int 8th inning- Is Brickhouse the greatest Chicago sports announcer? 9th inning-Do…

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Full Length interview with NBC Sports-Bay Area host Jessica Kleinschmidt 28:45

3+ y ago28:45

28:45

Jessica Kleinschmidt of NBC Sports Bay Area joins the show. Find and follow us online on Twitter: @ryandlieber @thechadgordon, @bearsbarroom @cubsconfines Join us on Facebook: Chicago Cubs Friendly Confines Facebook page Check out our website www.theconfines.com to join our newsletter.By Chad Gordon and Ryan Lieber

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Are the Cubs a Legit Contender? Iowa Cubs broadcaster Alex Cohen joins the boys. 50:46

3+ y ago50:46

50:46

1st inning-Is this team where you thought they’d be? 2nd inning-Hoyer disappointed in COVID rates for team 3rd inning-Bleacher seats for vaccinated fans 4th inning-Lester and Schwarber return 5th inning-Next video tribute for a Cub? 6th inning-Rossy says no rules with position players pitching 7th inning-Cohen Int 8th inning- Arm of Steele 9th inni…

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