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Bleacher Bunch Network: A Chicago Cubs Podcast

Bleacher Bunch Network:
Chicago Cubs
Baseball
Major League Baseball
Cubs
Wrigley Field
Milwaukee Brewers
Kyle Tucker
MLB
Ian Happ
Cade Horton
Spring Training
Jed Hoyer
Justin Turner
Sammy Sosa
Pittsburgh Pirates
Cody Bellinger
Pete Crow Armstrong
Brewers
Alex Bregman
Matthew Boyd

For fans of the Chicago Cubs.

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Latest Episodes

Cubs get shutout by the Dodgers on Getaway day Sunday.

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Cubs and Colin Rea take on Roki Sasaki and the Dodgers with

the Cubs trying to win their 11th straight game.

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Cubs go into L.A. and drop the X on the Dodgers, which was a shocker, but more of a shocker is that Cotton loved how Craig managed the game.

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The Cubs win their 9th straight as they stick it to the Phillies and Temu Jesus.

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Recent Guests

Nick Offerman
Actor featured in the broadcast booth
Parks and Recreation (as a guest commentator)
Episode: Cubs Pod Game 26
Michael Cerami
Cubs expert, Bleacher Nation writer
Bleacher Nation
Episode: Son Ranto Show: Trippin in the Bleachers
Britt Myers
Friend of the show, Mets fan
New York Mets fan community
Episode: Son Ranto Show: Trippin in the Bleachers
Tim Sheridan
Public Address Announcer and seasoned Cubs announcer
Cubs Spring Training
Episode: Son Ranto Show #1062: The Voice of Spring
Lou Cella
Renowned sculptor known for creating baseball statues at Wrigley Field
Episode: Son Ranto Show: Lou Cella and the Fellas
Friar Phil
Former Padres podcaster and friend of the show
Friar Phil Show
Episode: Bleacher Bunch #36: Avenging 1984
Billy Devore
From the podcast New Nasty Boys
New Nasty Boys
Episode: Bleacher Bunch #36: Avenging 1984
Ronnie Woo Woo
Beloved Cubs superfan and longtime supporter.
Episode: Bleacher Bunch #31: Braves-ing the Nationals Guard
Unk Zuna
A Braves superfan who dresses in a Braves uniform to inspire kids and promote baseball enthusiasm.
Episode: Son Ranto #1055: Unkzuna

Hosts

Michael Cotton
Host/Co-host on multiple Bleacher Bunch shows; prominent Cubs content contributor
Danny Rocket
Co-host/Host roles across Bleacher Bunch Network shows

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 69 ratings
  • Bad Liberal Takes

    Spends a lot of time trashing differing political opinions. Even bashing Christians. I look for better in my Cubs podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    smashp1979
    United States3 months ago
  • Entertaining Slate of Cubs Podcasts

    Great personalities and a wide variety of content: ranting, analysis, statistics, fandom, nostalgia. Creating not only content but community! SBUCOG!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RFBleachers
    United States2 years ago
  • All Stars of Cubs Podcasts

    What a talented and fun group of Chicago Cubs podcast personalities. There is something here for everyone. Fantastic!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fur72
    United States2 years ago
  • Just Baseball Would Be Better

    This podcast host has trouble hiding political bias when I thought it was just a Cubs podcast. Other than that, it’s ok.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    smashp1979
    United States2 years ago
  • Nope.

    Overly pessimistic cubs podcast. Very annoying to listen to. Had to stop. 0/10.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    the skinny pimp
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Often includes guests and multiple perspectives on baseball and Cubs culture.
Lively, knowledgeable hosts who deliver both stats and stories.
Strong community feel with entertaining banter and fan engagement.
Polished hosting with clear passion for Cubs history and fandom, though some listeners note political bias in political-adjacent discussions.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#203
Australia/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#40
China/Sports/Baseball

Talking Points

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CubsPS+ #112: Greg Zumach on the Draft, Trade Misses and Prospects Who Might Actually Be Good
Q: Where do you see Conrad being on a similar kind of pace compared to recent picks?
Conrad will likely have a slower timeline due to his recovery, possibly leading to a debut around 2027, whereas other recent picks moved up more quickly.
CubsPS+ #112: Greg Zumach on the Draft, Trade Misses and Prospects Who Might Actually Be Good
Q: What do you like about Ethan Conrad?
Ethan Conrad shows potential as a capable player, making good contact and possibly rising quickly through the system, although his shoulder injury may set him back.
Bleacher Bunch #26: The Real All-Stars
Q: DJ, tell me how you got the idea to start this organization and what inspired you to found it?
I recognized the lack of Native American representation and was inspired to create Native Nations to fill that gap.
Bricks Behind the Ivy |
Q: Is there maybe a chance that they're going to put all their baskets in potentially trying to sign Tucker before he becomes a free agent?
It's going to be really challenging to sign Tucker before he hits free agency, as he has earned that right.
Bricks Behind the Ivy |
Q: Is it fair to view that Asad and Taeyong coming back and having good players beyond 2025 is good long term?
Yes, it looks good long term as the Cubs appear to be trying not to mortgage the future for the present.

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This show centers on Chicago Cubs coverage, fandom culture, and baseball analysis, blending game insights with community humor and fan engagement. Episodes frequently tackle team strategies, roster moves, spring training chatter, and the broader baseball ecosystem, often weaving in behind-the-scenes anecdotes, fan experiences, and social media dynamics. The tone is informal, witty, and community-driven, with recurring discussions about ownership decisions, analytics, and the interplay between on-field events and fan culture. The format tends to favor lively banter among a core group of hosts, occasional guests, and a strong emphasis on fan loyalty and neighborhood baseball history, making it appealing to long-time Cubs fans and baseball ner... more

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2. Michael Cerami
3. Britt Myers
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6. Friar Phil
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8. Ronnie Woo Woo

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