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Locked On Cubs - Daily Podcast On The Chicago Cubs

Locked On Podcast Network, Matt Cozzi, Sam Olbur
Chicago Cubs
Milwaukee Brewers
Pete Crow-Armstrong
Cubs
Alex Bregman
Nico Hoerner
Major League Baseball
Pittsburgh Pirates
Dansby Swanson
Ian Happ
St. Louis Cardinals
Craig Counsell
Shota Imanaga
San Diego Padres
Colorado Rockies
Edward Cabrera
Bullpen
Jameson Taillon
Atlanta Braves
Chicago White Sox

Locked On Cubs podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Chicago Cubs and Major League Baseball. Hosts Matt Cozzi and Sam Olbur, lifelong fans, lead the Locked On Cubs podcast and provide your daily Cubs fix with expert, local analysis, and coverage of all aspects of the Cubs franchise and the goings on from the... more

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Latest Episodes

Bobby and Sam talk about the 2026 season and what the Cubs can do in the future to change the tune. They also talk about the bad news that the Cubs got today regarding Ben Brown. The show closes with 0/100.

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The guys discuss why Daniel Palencia and Ryan Zeferjahn need to perform in 2027. They poke around with the idea of a shorter season helping the team and close with best and worst of the week.

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Recent Guests

Matt Painter
Head coach of the Purdue Boilermakers men's basketball team and lifelong Cubs fan
Purdue University
Episode: Chicago Cubs should KEEP Carson Kelly | Matt Painter joins again!
Kevin Gausman
Professional baseball pitcher
Chicago Cubs
Episode: CUBS POSTCAST: Kevin Gausman CRUISES in his Chicago Cubs debut, big 2nd inning leads to 6-4 WIN!
Sam Goldsmith
Diehard Cubs fan featured guest
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Episode: Chicago Cubs LOSE Extra Innings HEARTBREAKER!
Alex Masciopinto
Analytics pro with pro baseball experience
Unspecified (guest)
Episode: The Chicago Cubs Are RED HOT Once Again!
Joey Erickson
Host of Locked On Stars
Locked On Stars
Episode: Dansby Swanson BENCHING long overdue by Chicago Cubs
Todd Welter
Guest from Locked On White Sox
Locked On White Sox
Episode: Ben Brown DELIVERS AGAIN for Chicago Cubs
Ben Brown
Cub pitcher, joined the rotation
Chicago Cubs
Episode: Michael Conforto NEEDS TO PLAY MORE for Chicago Cubs
Michael Conforto
Professional baseball player, Cubs outfielder
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Episode: CUBS POSTCAST: Michael Conforto hits a WALK OFF HOMERUN for a Chicago Cubs WIN over the Reds!!!
Rick Sutcliffe
MLB broadcaster, former pitcher
Marquee Sports Network
Episode: Alex Bregman showing his VALUE to the Chicago Cubs

Hosts

Matt Cozzi
Co-host of the Cubs-focused show with deep Cubs knowledge and play-by-play style banter.
Sam Olbur
Host and co-host, known for energetic analysis and fan-centric commentary.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 923 ratings
  • Great analysis but Sam can be just insufferable

    I love this show 85 percent of the time but sometimes I have to turn it off because of Sam’s constant bs. In the episode today instead of talking about the cubs for at least most of the show he starts whining about the state of baseball and playing victim saying that oh you got me guys I sucked when I played. Also can we give the Sox’s credit and be at least neutral, not toxic and take shots at their fan base when they’re just happy that they’re winning. This is how people probably saw us in 16.... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    PCA Glazer 123
    United Statesa month ago
  • Best show around.

    Love the passion these guys have for the team. They go in-depth not just on the analytics of this team, but every side of the sport, clubhouse, management, etc. Love the banter and the chemistry they have. Will always be an every-dayer.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Max Berni
    United Statesa month ago
  • Content is great... audio balance is terrible

    I really, really enjoy the content of the show. I enjoy the fresh takes, and the banter back-and-forth at times.

    However, this show is IMPOSSIBLE to listen to on earbuds/headphones.

    The audio balancing is horrible and will either bust your eardrums, or have you turning it up to hear the low points... and then someone breaks off yelling into their microphone that is poorly balanced, and it hurts your ears and you find yourself adjusting again.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    sbjames24
    United States2 months ago
  • Pretty good

    The guys are good but they have a lot of voice cracks and are a little whiny but I like the clean content that they have and there’s not a lot of other options for cubs podcasts so this one has to be good all in all there good

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Zbooooooy
    United States3 months ago
  • Buck truck?

    Byron buxton who was the outfielder who you had missed

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rjrob510
    United States10 months ago

Listeners Say

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A few reviews criticize heavy hot takes or perceived baseball knowledge gaps, but many return for the daily cadence and community vibe.
Some listeners value practical game insights and roster analysis over generic takes.
Fans praise the hosts' energy, chemistry, and Cubs enthusiasm, making daily engagement enjoyable.

Chart Rankings

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#14
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#29
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#79
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#6
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#56
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#88
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Purdue Head Basketball Coach MATT PAINTER joins Locked On Cubs!
Q: What do you do when the Cubs are doing a lot of good things organizationally, but one organization in their division is still beating them out?
Painter recommends taking inventory across the organization, reviewing processes and player evaluation, and staying process-oriented rather than reacting to results. Teams should make targeted improvements and build around their available personnel.
Purdue Head Basketball Coach MATT PAINTER joins Locked On Cubs!
Q: What was your impressions of the Cubs 2026 season? Where are you at with them right now?
Painter thought the Cubs had a good season given injuries to key players and pitching instability. He praised their offense, defense, and trade-deadline moves, while identifying roster decisions and pitching depth as offseason priorities.
Chicago Cubs should KEEP Carson Kelly | Matt Painter joins again!
Q: Where do you see them? I know especially with Jackson, it's going to depend on health and you know, who they sign and what they do. Where do you see that, especially Owen Ayers? Where do you see that?
Sam Olbur says Ayers could start in Triple-A, with Wiggins and Hartshorne likely to follow in the prospect order. He notes Ayers could offer offensive upside and strong throwing, while Wiggins's health will affect his outlook.
Chicago Cubs should KEEP Carson Kelly | Matt Painter joins again!
Q: I wanted to get your perspective on analytics as a consumer, so like as a fan when you're watching the game, and it could be, I know you pretty much watch Cubs, but anything when you're watching just baseball, how you feel about the modern game and modern analytics, and then also from your competitive standpoint, and with basketball, how you use it there and if there's any compare or contrast from the analytics standpoint.
Painter says analytics are useful, but coaches must balance them with experience and feel. He stresses that decision-makers should assess the personnel and situation, accept that good decisions can have bad outcomes, and avoid judging a choice only by its result.
Chicago Cubs PETE CROW-ARMSTRONG leading MVP race against Shohei Ohtani
Q: What's the current edge in the NL MVP race for Pete Crow-Armstrong over Shohei Ohtani?
Pete leads in the perception of two-way value with elite center-field defense and baserunning, while Ohtani's lack of pitching recent activity has reduced his edge in the eyes of voters, though his overall numbers remain strong.

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7. Ben Brown
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