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Ross and Rizzo Unfiltered

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Chicago Cubs
World Series
San Diego Padres
New York Yankees
Milwaukee Brewers
Major League Baseball
Los Angeles Dodgers
Philadelphia Phillies
World Series 2016
White Sox
MLB Playoffs
Atlanta Braves
Dexter Fowler
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
New York
Padres
Tampa Bay Rays
2016 World Series
Bullpen

Ross and Rizzo Unfiltered is a baseball podcast hosted by World Series champions David Ross and Anthony Rizzo. Built around the pulse of Major League Baseball, the show delivers timely reactions to the biggest games, controversies, and storylines shaping the season. Ross and Rizzo bring championship perspective, clubhouse honesty, and natural chemistry that takes listeners beyond the box score.

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Latest Episodes

David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 19 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered where the guys react to the Cleveland Guardians beating the Chicago White Sox in Game 4 of the ALDS to force a Game 5 back in Cleveland. The Guardians have scored 18 run... more

David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 18 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered, where the guys react to the New York Yankees getting SWEPT in the ALDS by division rival Tampa Bay Rays. Rizzo GOES OFF on the Yankees for doing the same thing year aft... more

David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 17 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered where the guys break down Game 3s from the NLDS. The San Diego Padres saved off elimination from the Milwaukee Brewers by winning 4-3 in a game where the Padres used the... more

David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 16 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered where the guys REACT to the Tampa Bay Rays beating the New York Yankees to take a 2-0 lead in the ALDS. The guys discuss the SLOPPY defense as the Yanks made 4 errors, a... more

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Recent Guests

Jason Heyward
Baseball player, former Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs
Episode: Lovable Reunion - Jason Heyward on his LEGENDARY Game 7 rain delay speech & CHOOSING Cubs as free agent | Ross & Rizzo
Travis Wood
Pitcher for the Cubs during the 2016 season
Chicago Cubs
Episode: Lovable Reunion - Surviving Cubs dark days + 2016 World Series comeback w/ Travis Wood & Mike Borzello | Ross & Rizzo
Mike Borzello
Catcher/Coach who handled game-calling and scouting for the Cubs
Chicago Cubs
Episode: Lovable Reunion - Surviving Cubs dark days + 2016 World Series comeback w/ Travis Wood & Mike Borzello | Ross & Rizzo
Ben Zobrist
2016 World Series MVP
Chicago Cubs
Episode: Lovable Reunion - Ben Zobrist on WINNING Cubs' World Series MVP, his Game 7 HEROICS, Joe Maddon stories | Ross & Rizzo
Tim Buss
Former Cubs strength coach, featured guest
Chicago Cubs (2016 staff)
Episode: Lovable Reunion - Cubs pranks, a $10k check & World Series comeback w/ former strength coach Tim Buss | Ross & Rizzo
Tom Ricketts
Owner and chairman of the Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs
Episode: Lovable Reunion - Tom Ricketts on breaking Chicago Cubs curse, World Series rain delay & celebration | Ross & Rizzo
Justin Grimm
Left-handed pitcher known for bullpen role in 2016 Cubs
Chicago Cubs
Episode: Lovable Reunion - The WILD PRESSURE of pitching in Cubs' World Series w/ Justin Grimm & Mike Montgomery | Ross & Rizzo
Michael Montgomery
Left-handed pitcher who joined Cubs mid-season and closed out the World Series
Chicago Cubs
Episode: Lovable Reunion - The WILD PRESSURE of pitching in Cubs' World Series w/ Justin Grimm & Mike Montgomery | Ross & Rizzo
Dexter Fowler
Former Cubs outfielder, central figure in the 2016 run
Chicago Cubs
Episode: Lovable Reunion - Dexter Fowler’s AWESOME stories on Cubs World Series run, Bill Murray, SNL cameo | Lovable Reunion

Hosts

David Ross
Co-host and former Cubs catcher, central figure in storytelling about the 2016 run
Anthony Rizzo
Host and former Cubs first baseman, co-host driving conversations with teammates

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 497 ratings
  • Ads suck

    Love Rizzo, never a fan of Ross. Podcast has potential to be great, but way way to many ads. Almost 7 minutes of ads before the damn show starts. The guys will be in the middle of a sentence and here comes 6 more minutes of ads. Makes it almost unlistenable.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    MDJ1771
    United States12 days ago
  • Great content… BUT

    I love Rossy and Rizz, hell, Rizzo is my wife’s not-at-all-secret crush, and the content here is excellent. It’s so great to hear these two friends with their excellent chemistry and deep baseball knowledge. It feels a lot like listening to them chat at a bar, without pretence or that boring media-trained “polish” that everything has these days.

    That said… oh my god, the ads. Make it stop! These guys have more money than they know what to do with. That’s fine, no rich-shaming here, they earned ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    GreigMcGill
    New Zealand13 days ago
  • Good but..

    Ridiculous amount of advertising time!!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    eps1969
    United States20 days ago
  • Exceptional

    Probably the best podcast I have ever listened to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FX Chechen
    United States2 months ago
  • Ads are too much

    The content is fun, and as a Cubs fan, I want to listen, but the ads and ad placement are outrageous. It makes it unlistenable. Please fix this - it just sounds like a money grab. Literally the worst ad placement I’ve experienced in a podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    In_my_prim3
    United States2 months ago

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Listeners praise deep, nostalgic storytelling and candid teammate anecdotes.
Some listeners wish for more family-friendly language and tighter sound quality.
Guests and hosts' chemistry is a standout—feel like eavesdropping on a locker-room conversation.

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#2
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#6
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#22
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#15
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#22
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MLB Playoff Predictions: Padres vs. Brewers, Dodgers vs. Braves, Yankees-Rays, White Sox-Guardians
Q: Sarah Welsh asks what the Cubs should do to address bullpen problems and sustain success?
They emphasize investing in the bullpen, acquiring back-end arms, and developing relievers through the system, arguing that a strong bullpen is essential for closing out leads and enabling a winning culture.
MLB Playoff Predictions: Padres vs. Brewers, Dodgers vs. Braves, Yankees-Rays, White Sox-Guardians
Q: Farhan from the UK asks which wild card team had the worst experience and why?
Both hosts debate the Cubs and Red Sox, weighing bullpen issues, coaching decisions, and overall performance; they acknowledge the Red Sox's dramatic finishes and the Cubs' late-season struggles as examples of how postseason turns on a few pivotal moments.
Padres DOMINATE Cubs, Yankees BLOW OUT Red Sox, Austin Riley WINS IT for Braves | Ross & Rizzo
Q: What did you make of the Yankees' roster decisions for game two and Judge's status?
They framed it as a long-term strategic call to protect Judge's health while keeping the lineup versatile, with the sense that Judge could be used in key playoff moments rather than overexposed early in the series.
Brewers EPIC WALK-OFF vs. Mason Miller & Padres, Braves EVEN SERIES vs. Dodgers | Ross & Rizzo
Q: What makes the Brewers' lineup so effective in October, and how are they leveraging their speed?
They pressure with speed and put the ball in play up the middle, creating chances and forcing defenses to make plays, which keeps the pressure on even when pitchers are sharp.
Alex Bregman’s INJURY, White Sox PLAYOFF PUSH, Anthony Rizzo’s WILD Cubs playoff idea | Ross & Rizzo
Q: What is PCA doing differently this year to improve his performance compared to last year?
The guests note improved discipline and approach, including staying taller, a calmer pre-pitch routine, taking more pitches, and maintaining confidence from an earlier breakout, which has helped him control the strike zone and produce consistent at-bats.

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Long-form conversations with members of the 2016 Chicago Cubs, hosted by Anthony Rizzo and David Ross, exploring how the championship roster came together, the leadership and culture that held the team together, and the pivotal moments that defined the run. Episodes mix behind-the-scenes stories, front-office decisions, and personal reflections from players, coaches, and officials, offering fresh, intimate perspective on a historic title and the people who built it. Notable throughlines include leadership, chemistry, and the human side of chasing a drought-breaking championship, with a balance of nostalgia and practical takeaways for teams and organizations aiming to foster culture and resilience.

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1. Jason Heyward
2. Travis Wood
3. Mike Borzello
4. Ben Zobrist
5. Tim Buss
6. Tom Ricketts
7. Justin Grimm
8. Michael Montgomery

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