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The Rant - Chicago Cubs Podcast

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Join us, Evan Altman and Jon Ferlise, as we try not to take ourselves too seriously while pondering the state of the Chicago Cubs. Our podcast can be found on most podcasting platforms. You can also find us at CubsInsider.com.

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Episodes

  1. 171. Adding Alex Bregman and Edward Cabrera Make Cubs Legit World Series Contenders

  2. 170. World Series Banter, Cubs Offseason Objectives, Schwarber is Priority

  3. 169. End of Season Takeaways, Trolling the Brewers Trolling the Cubs, World Series Predictions

  4. 168. Cubs One Win From NLCS, Starting Pitcher Options, How Cubs Can Beat Brewers

  5. 167. Finding a Path for Cubs to Win NLDS and Advance to NLCS

  6. 166. Cubs Playoff Preview, Strengths and Weaknesses, Predictions

  7. 165. Cubs Stumbling into Playoffs, Tucker Health Update, Playoff Preview

  8. 164. Positioning for the Playoffs, Cubs Getting Healthy, Brewers Stumbling Across Finish

  9. 163. Building Momentum in September, Managing Player Workloads, Future Uncertain

  10. 162. Cubs Sweep Angels, Tucker Showing Signs of Life, Brewers Stumble

  11. 161. SMH, Caissie's Call-up, Trying to Not Lose it

  12. 160. The Rant Podcast: Cubs Beat Up on Cardinals, All-Star Game Drama, Trade Deadline is Close

    Join Jacob and Blake as they discuss the Cubs winning a series against the Cardinals, the drama surrounding this year's All-Star Game rosters, and the upcoming trade deadline.

  13. 159. The Rant Podcast: Cubs Fall to Seattle, Using the Wrigley Wind, Finally Facing off Against St. Louis

  14. 158. The Rant Podcast: Cubs Win Another Series, Pitching Keeps Rolling, Big Series Against Milwaukee

    The Cubs win another series at home, with help from their dominant pitching. Next up, they have to face the Brewers in a heated divisional matchup. Join Jacob and Blake as they break down everything Cubs baseball

  15. 157. The Rant Podcast: Cubs Take 2-of-3 in D.C., Happ is Heating Up, Tigers Series Preview

    The Cubs remain hot after taking a series from the Washington Nationals. Now, they face the best team in baseball: the Detroit Tigers. Join Jacob and Blake as they discuss everything Cubs baseball.

  16. 156. The Rant Podcast: Cubs Historic Start, PCA Domination, Bullpen Making Strides

  17. 155. New Pope is (Likely) Cubs Fan, Cubs Stumble Against Giants, Met Series Preview

  18. 154. Cubs Take 2-of-3 in Pittsburgh, Seiya Suzuki On Fire, Brewers Series Preview

  19. 153. Phillies Stymie Cubs Offense, Tucker Contained, Divisional Road Trip Ahead

  20. 152. Cubs Stay Hot at Wrigley, Bullpen Concerns Overshadowed by Offense, Phillies Preview

    The Chicago Cubs continue their hot start to the 2025 regular season with a 16-10 record. They just swept the Los Angeles Dodgers to take the season series, and I would not have believed that was possible following the Tokyo series. Yet here we are. The bullpen for the Cubs continues to be a…

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  21. 151. Cubs Wrap Up West Coast Swing, Shaw Demoted, Looking Ahead to Wrigley Homestand

  22. 150. Cubs are Hot, Critical West Coast Swing, Swanson's Power Surge

  23. 149. Cubs Sweep A's, Suzuki and Tucker are Hot, Looking Forward to Wrigley Opener

  24. 148. Cubs Split Series In Phoenix, Torpedo Bats Are Next Big Thing

    Join Evan and Jacob as we discuss the Cubs splitting a series against the Diamondbacks and new torpedo bats that are taking the league by storm.

  25. 147. Cubs' Spring Training Updates, Looking Ahead to Japan, PCA's Potential Impact

    Join Evan, Jacob, and Jon today as we discuss the Cubs' progression through spring training, a look ahead to the Dodgers series in Japan, and how Pete Crow-Armstrong's utter chaos will likely impact the team and MLB this season.

  26. 146. Spring Training Kicks Off, Owen Caissie Injury, Cubs Still Have Questions to Answer

  27. 145. Thoughts on Bregman Situation, Spring Training Speculation, How Cubs Get to 90 Wins

  28. 144. Focusing on Cubs' Bullpen, Lots of Moving Pieces, Mesa Humming with Activity

  29. 143. Cubs Toying with Tucker, Steele Agrees to Contract, Alonso Likely Out of Reach

  30. 142. Sammy Sosa's Return, CubsCon is Coming, Cubs Still Have Work to Do

  31. 141. Tucker Acquisition Changes Dynamic, Shaw's Clear Path to Wrigley, Bellinger's Future

  32. 140. Hot Stove Season Has Arrived, Bellinger Opts to Stay, Cubs Path Unclear

  33. 139. Hoyer's Path Forward, What Offseason Success Looks Like, Dreaming of Juan Soto

  34. 138. Speculation Season Begins, Cubs Season Ends, Looking Ahead is Hard

  35. 137. Cubs Winning Ways Continue, Jordan Wicks to the Rescue, Brewers on Deck

    ⚾️ Cubs winning close games against subpar opponents ⚾️ Bullpen holding team together ⚾️ Jordan Wicks to the rescue ⚾️ On the verge of a breakthrough ⚾️ Brewers on deck

  36. 136. Cubs Struggling in Key Stretch, Pitching Concerns, Bats Cold, Where to Go From Here

    ⚾️ Cubs struggling against sub-par teams in battle for NL Central ⚾️ Pitching concerns mounting ⚾️ Stroman on mend ⚾️ Bats going cold in key stretch ⚾️ Barnhart DFA'd

  37. 135. New York Not Good to Cubs, Blue Jays on Deck, Schedule Favors Cubs

    ⚾️ Pete Alonso single-handedly defeats Cubs ⚾️ Wesneski is broken ⚾️ Is Cubs' pitching good enough? ⚾️ Schedule favors Cubs

  38. 134. Return of The Rant(!), Cubs Should Win NL Central, Prioritize Re-Signing Bellinger

    ⚾️ The Rant returns and you're welcome ⚾️ Cubs face reality check against Braves ⚾️ No need to freak out ⚾️ Projecting path to playoffs

  39. 133. Cubs Mid-Field Defensive Transformation, Options at 3B, How Much Have Cubs Improved?

    ⚾️ Cubs transform mid-field defense with Bellinger, Swansby signings ⚾️ Options at third base dwindling ⚾️ How much better should Cubs be next season? ⚾️ Spreading Christmas cheer Be sure to follow us at www.cubsinsider.com. #ChicagoCubs #MLB #BaseballPodcast

  40. 132. De-coding Hoyer's Master Plan, Cubs Running Out of Options, CubsCon May Be Riot

    ⚾️ Consternation building as Cubs sit on sidelines ⚾️ CubsCon may be a riot, literally ⚾️ De-coding Cubs plans for future ⚾️ Is this Hoyer's last stand or would signing Correa or Swanson save him?

  41. 131. Free Agent Market Heating Up, Winter Meetings, Cubs Needs Versus Wants

    ⚾️ Free agent market heating up ⚾️ Turner signs with Phillies ⚾️ Winter meetings kick off Sunday ⚾️ Minimum moves Cubs need to make to satisfy fan base ⚾️ Minimum moves to be competitive

  42. 130. Matt Mervis, Cubs' Minor League Prospect, Joins as Special Guest

    ⚾️ Matt Mervis, Cubs' prospect, joins as our special guest today ⚾️ Hit .309/.379/.606 over 137 MiLB games with 36 HRs ⚾️ Arizona Fall League all-star ⚾️ Anticipated Cubs debut in 2023

  43. 129. Discussing Cubs 40-Man Roster Moves, Cubs Acquire Mastrobuoni, Friday's Non-Tender Deadline

    Join us today as we share our inner feelings on the state of the Chicago Cubs and discuss the latest news around the team: ⚾️ Brennen Davis, Kevin Alcantara, Ben Brown and Ryan Jensen added to 40-man roster ⚾️ Cubs acquire Miles Mastrobuoni ⚾️ Potential impact of Friday's non-tender deadline ⚾️...

  44. 128. Cubs with Plethora of Options, Contreras Likely Gone, Good News For Davis

    ⚾️ Cubs with plethora of options as free agency sets to begin ⚾️ Good news for Brennen Davis, Miguel Amaya, & Ed Howard ⚾️ Mervis in Chicago feels inevitable ⚾️ Contreras departure likely

  45. 127. Schwarber Taunting Hoyer, Davis and Canario Injuries Complicate Cubs Trade Options, More

    ⚾️ Phillies take one game lead on Astros in World Series ⚾️ Schwarber taunting Jed Hoyer ⚾️ Davis and Canario injuries complicate big trade options ⚾️ Weighing in on Koudai Senga

  46. 126. Free Agency Nearing, Anthony Rizzo Opting Out, What to Expect When You're Expecting

    ⚾️ Free agency clock about to start ticking, could begin as soon as 11/6 ⚾️ Anthony Rizzo opting out of final year ⚾️ Will Cubs fans endure another disappointing offseason? ⚾️ World Series predictions

  47. 125. Odds Aaron Judge Lands in Chicago, Realistic Offseason Adds, Brennen Davis Missing

    ⚾️ Speculation season continues ⚾️ Are Cubs in on Aaron Judge? ⚾️ Realistic offseason additions ⚾️ Where in the world is Brennen Davis? ⚾️ Championship series predictions

  48. 124. Cubs Management Under Pressure to Substantially Supplement Roster, Speculation Season Upon Us

    ⚾️ Interpreting Ricketts and Hoyer year-end messages to fans ⚾️ Management under pressure to 'substantially supplement' roster ⚾️ Arizona Fall League update ⚾️ Division series predictions

  49. 123. End-of-Season Awards, Biggest Needs for 2023, Postseason Preview

    ⚾️ Cubs finish with 74-68 record after blowing out Reds ⚾️ Season in review and end-of-season awards ⚾️ Cubs biggest needs for 2023 ⚾️ Postseason preview

  50. 122. Cubs Finishing 2022 Strong, Competing for NL Central in 2023, Offseason Expectations

    ⚾️ Cubs sweep Reds, finish September with 15-11 record ⚾️ Second half Cubs have been very, very good ⚾️ 2023 Cubs can win NL Central ⚾️ Cubs take on Reds in final series

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About this show

Join us, Evan Altman and Jon Ferlise, as we try not to take ourselves too seriously while pondering the state of the Chicago Cubs. Our podcast can be found on most podcasting platforms. You can also find us at CubsInsider.com.

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Dugout Sports Media

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does The Rant - Chicago Cubs Podcast have?

The Rant - Chicago Cubs Podcast has 171 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on January 11, 2026.

What is The Rant - Chicago Cubs Podcast about?

Join us, Evan Altman and Jon Ferlise, as we try not to take ourselves too seriously while pondering the state of the Chicago Cubs. Our podcast can be found on most podcasting platforms. You can also find us at CubsInsider.com.

How often does The Rant - Chicago Cubs Podcast release new episodes?

The Rant - Chicago Cubs Podcast publishes every two weeks, based on its 171 episodes since October 2020.

Who hosts The Rant - Chicago Cubs Podcast?

The Rant - Chicago Cubs Podcast is created and hosted by Dugout Sports Media.
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