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Ross and Rizzo Unfiltered

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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 33 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered where the guys react to the Milwaukee Brewers WINNING the World Series over the Tampa Bay Rays. The Brewers won their first championship in franchise history by winning ... more

David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 32 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered where the guys react to Game 4 of the World Series where the Tampa Bay Rays won on a WALK OFF pinch-hit single by Ben Williamson in the bottom of the 12th inning. Rookie... more

David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 31 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered where the guys REACT to the Milwaukee Brewers BLOWING OUT the Tampa Bay Rays to take a 3-0 lead in the World Series. The Brewers are now just one win away from the first... more

David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are BACK with Episode 30 of Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered where the guys react to Game 2 of the World Series where the Milwaukee Brewers erased a 4-0 deficit to BEAT the Tampa Bay Rays and take a 2-0 lead in the World Series. T... 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
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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
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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
Host of the show, former MLB catcher and World Series champion; frequent clubhouse storyteller and analyst.
Anthony Rizzo
Co-host, MLB World Series champion and veteran first baseman with deep baseball knowledge and strong chemistry with David Ross.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 509 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 Statesa month 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 Zealanda month ago
  • Good but..

    Ridiculous amount of advertising time!!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    eps1969
    United Statesa month 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 States3 months ago

Listeners Say

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Nostalgia and behind-the-scenes stories resonate with Cubs fans
Ads suck: listeners cite excessive ads interrupting flow
Volume and ad placement repeatedly noted as area for improvement
Chemistry and insider baseball insights are praised by many

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#18
United States/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#97
Canada/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#141
United Kingdom/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#17
Australia/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#58
Italy/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#65
France/Sports/Baseball

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

World Series Game 2 REACTION: Brewers EPIC comeback vs. Rays to take 2-0 series lead | Ross & Rizzo
Q: During your careers, would you be able to tell what players moving forward would become managers after they retired?
Ross and Rizzo say players who are deeply engaged with baseball, including catchers and former teammates such as Dave Roberts, Kevin Cash, Robin Ventura, Alex Cora, and Will Venable, can show potential to stay in the game and manage. They also describe managing as a demanding, often thankless role made rewarding by helping players improve and pursuing a championship.
World Series Game 2 REACTION: Brewers EPIC comeback vs. Rays to take 2-0 series lead | Ross & Rizzo
Q: Can you and Ross please talk about why check swings can't be challenged on instant replay? Seems umps get these calls wrong a lot.
Ross says check swings are difficult judgment calls without a clearly defined rule, and notes that technology may eventually help determine whether a swing occurred. Rizzo argues the rule needs a clearer definition and that hitters should receive more leeway on borderline attempts.
World Series Game 1 REACTION: Brewers escape CRAZY 9th inning to BEAT Rays in Game 1 | Ross & Rizzo
Q: Have you ever been starstruck by meeting anyone? Also, do you have a prize piece of memorabilia you have received or kept from your own career?
Rizzo recounts freezing when he saw Sylvester Stallone and shares his Cooperstown pins. Ross recalls being tongue-tied around Jennifer Love Hewitt and describes keeping a signed golf-trip scorecard and a World Series Game 7 scouting report and wristband.
World Series Game 1 REACTION: Brewers escape CRAZY 9th inning to BEAT Rays in Game 1 | Ross & Rizzo
Q: With the World Series starting only a few days after the end of the CS, how much does it ramp up the World Series?
David Ross describes an overwhelming media presence around the World Series, while Anthony Rizzo says he skipped batting practice to preserve his routine amid the crowd and activity.
World Series Game 3 REACTION: Brewers BLOW OUT Rays, 1 WIN AWAY from SWEEPING Tampa | Ross & Rizzo
Q: Did your close friendship bring any challenges when Ross became Rizzo's manager with the Cubs in 2020?
Ross says their established honesty and trust made difficult conversations manageable, though Rizzo describes the transition as unusual and recalls being traded about a year and a half into Ross's tenure.

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Two former MLB stars bring clubhouse candor and deep game insight to baseball fans, reacting in real time to big games, playoff action, and headlines while mixing personal anecdotes and fan questions. The show leans into locker-room storytelling, tactical breakdown, and a playful chemistry between hosts, often discussing bullpen decisions, lineup construction, and October narratives. Its strength lies in authentic, conversational analysis paired with nostalgia for championship seasons, making it a solid pick for fans seeking insider perspective and entertaining banter. A notable edge is the long-running partnerships of two World Series champions, which adds credibility and familiarity for listeners hungry for behind-the-scenes context.

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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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