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Bleacher Bunch Network: A Chicago Cubs Podcast

Bleacher Bunch Network:
Chicago Cubs
Baseball
Cubs
Milwaukee Brewers
Major League Baseball
Wrigley Field
Ian Happ
San Diego Padres
Pittsburgh Pirates
Los Angeles Dodgers
St. Louis Cardinals
New York Mets
Cincinnati Reds
Wins Above Replacement
Colorado Rockies
Philadelphia Phillies
Brewers
Burning Of the Ball
Shota Imanaga
Minor League Baseball

For fans of the Chicago Cubs.

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Latest Episodes

Cubs burn a great start by Clay Holmes and get walked off in Arizona.

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Cubs blank the Backs and Merrill Kelly whines about it.

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Cubs blowout the Mariners to salvage a series win. On to Arizona.

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Randy Arozarena PCAs the Cubs.

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Recent Guests

Will Baker
Trombonist and performer, brother of John Baker
Opera/Chicago performance community
Episode: John Baker Day - 2026
Ronnie Woo Woo
Legendary Cubs fan
None
Episode: Cubs Pod G103 - 7-25-26
Bernie Barron
Ranter of the Year award recipient, Cubs fan community member
Bleacher Bunch Ranters
Episode: Son Ranto Show: This Anthem Slaps
Ben Lindbergh
Longtime host of Effectively Wild; co-author of The MVP Machine and The Only Rule Is It Has to Work
Effectively Wild (FanGraphs)
Episode: CubsPS+ #118: Still Chasing the Same Answers, Ben Lindbergh (Ep. 37) Revisited
Artie Boucher
Guest referenced in the chat and discussed as part of the Lovable Reunion context
Lovable Reunion attendee
Episode: Son Ranto Show: Twinkle Damn
John Baker
Figure discussed in relation to John Baker Day and his involvement with Cubs culture
Cubs baseball community
Episode: Son Ranto Show: Twinkle Damn
Graham Platner
Ranto ranter joining remotely
Sun Ranto group member
Episode: Son Ranto Show: For the Birds
Brooke Knows Ball
Creator of Brooke Knows Ball channel; baseball storyteller
Brooke Knows Ball
Episode: CubsPS+ #117 - Brooke Knows Ball: Smuggling the ‘80s Back Into Baseball
Jarrett Gable
Bass player from Bleacher Bunch Band
Bleacher Bunch Band
Episode: Cubs Pod G76- 6-20-26

Host

Michael Cotton
Host of Cubs Pod; frequent contributor and analyst

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 71 ratings
  • Cotton Issue

    Upon further listening it doesn’t suffice to say Cotton isn’t up to snuff. In fact he reveals he’s a full on dope. When a player makes a fool of you don’t double down on being wrong like recalcitrant blohard.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    80'sVillager
    United States3 months ago
  • 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 States7 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 States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise the show for a mix of entertaining banter and solid Cubs analysis.
Fans appreciate community feel and guest-friendly episodes with insightful stats.
Some critics note political bias and prefer more focused baseball content.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#16
Saudi Arabia/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#35
China/Sports/Baseball

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

John Baker Day - 2026
Q: What was it like to pitch in a Cubs game as a position player in 2014?
John Baker described the experience as unique and high-pressure, emphasizing the social coaching role and the adrenaline of extra-innings; he also noted feeling expendable yet responsible for delivering in a critical moment.
CubsPS+ #117 - Brooke Knows Ball: Smuggling the ‘80s Back Into Baseball
Q: What was the idea for Brooke Knows Ball and how did the partnership start?
The idea grew from wanting to blend advanced analytics with storytelling and to build a name and brand first, rather than chasing Hollywood deals. Brooke and Joel created a platform to showcase human stories, while slowly integrating stats to support a narrative about how baseball can be played and understood differently.
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.

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A Cubs-focused show that blends in-depth game recaps, player spotlights, standings context, and fan-centric banter. Episodes frequently dissect lineups, bullpen usage, and key performances (notably PCA, Happ, Horner) while weaving in humor, pop-culture riffs, and trade/deadline chatter. The hosts pepper discussions with personal anecdotes and community-driven segments, creating a lively, opinionated atmosphere that appeals to die-hard Cubs fans who enjoy both data-minded analysis and entertaining storytelling.

A standout trait is the show's tight integration with the Cubs ecosystem and cross-podcast camaraderie, plus regular sponsor reads and fan engagement via Patreon. Listeners may appreciate candid takes on trades, roster moves, and gam... more

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4. North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast
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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Will Baker
2. Ronnie Woo Woo
3. Bernie Barron
4. Ben Lindbergh
5. Artie Boucher
6. John Baker
7. Graham Platner
8. Brooke Knows Ball

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