Wellness Check: Stewart McVicar from Club 400
The quarantine continues so it’s time for another Wellness Check. Today’s guest is Stewart McVicar who turned his suburban basement into an epic 2,300 square foot shrine to the Cubs that he’s dubbed Club 400. Listen here!
New Podcast: The time Bill Murray crashed a Heckler party
Brad tells Ethan about the time Bill Murray crashed a Heckler party that we planned with Rick Telander. Listen here!
Pedro Strop’s new plan to cover first is just cartwheels
On pace to rejoin the Cubs after a rehabbing from a hamstring injury this past week in Triple-A Iowa, reliever Pedro Strop has a plan for covering first base that may save his legs – and the entire Cubs bullpen: cartwheels.
Jason Heyward discovers Mattress Firm under Wrigley Field bleachers
During Sunday’s home game against the Cardinals Jason Heyward disappeared for several minutes after chasing a ball deep into the right field well. An interview after the game shed light on exactly where the gold-glover had been: a Mattress Firm outlet.
Cubs disassemble clubhouse trampoline after rash of injuries
“Warming up before games with a good bounce was an idea I had,” said Cubs skipper Joe Maddon. “Maybe trampolines on the wall and ceiling went too far. Who’s to say? We’re just here trying not to suck.”
Joe Maddon to assist Blackhawks coaching staff with ‘vibe’
“I called up Joe, looking for maybe a bit of advice,” said Quenneville on Tuesday. “Wouldn’t you know it, he said he was hosting a family of magicians for dinner and we had a little conference call. It was enlightening.”
Samardzija claims health of economy hinges on his future contract
“You probably don’t know this about me, but I really know how to invest money,” said Samardzija. “We’re talking stocks, bonds, various hair care products, a giant pirate flag for my front lawn. Like an old flag from a real pirate ship. That has to cost a lot, right? I can totally turn this thing around."
