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Friendly Confines Chicago Cubs Baseball Podcast

Cubs talk for Cubs fans. Hosts Ryan Lieber and Chad Gordon, hatched their plan for this Podcast while watching the Cubs take batting practice before World Series Game 6. Each episode explore 9 "innings" of topics with a special 7th Inning guest conductor/interview with a Chicago sports reporter/anchor or a leader in the sports broadcasting world. Previous guests include Andre Dawson, Joe Buck, Mike Wilbon, Chris Myers, Karl Ravech, Len Kasper, Pat Hughes, MIke Greenberg, Sarah Spain, Marc Silverman, Ryan Dempster and many more. Fresh takes by guys that follow Cubs baseball religiously!

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Friendly Confines Chicago Cubs Baseball Podcast
Out with a Whimper. Cubs 2020 Ends with a Thud. Marquee Network's Tony Andracki Joins: What's Next? from 2023-12-12T17:16:29.171811

1st inning-Shocked by the early exit?
2nd inning-Theo’s last act?
3rd inning-Who goes?
4th inning-Who stays?
5th inning-What’s needed?
6th inning-Best part of the 2020 season?
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Derek Shelton Pittsburgh Pirates Manager Joins The Show: 2020 Cubs Season Breakdown from 2023-12-12T17:16:29.168618

1st inning-Top moment of 2020 Cubs season?
2nd inning-Most disappointing moment of 2020 Cubs season?
3rd inning-Who is your Cubs MVP?
4th inning-Biggest surprise is the season?
5th ...

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Marquee Network’s Taylor McGregor Joins the Boys to talk Cubs&World Series Week from 2023-12-12T17:16:29.166141

1st inning-Has Epstein regime been a failure?
2nd inning-Would you rather have the Dodgers success or keep what you have with the Cubs?
3rd inning-WS Cubs connections do we cheer for Dodger...

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Now What? 2020 Season Ends&Free Agency Begins, While Sox Shock Everyone-David Schuster Joins from 2023-12-12T17:16:29.163153

1st inning-LaRussa-Have the White Sox now surpassed Cubs as #1 baseball team in Chicago?
2nd inning-Team options for Big names
3rd inning-Cubs biggest off-season need?
4th inning-Which ...

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Pulitzer Prize Winner George Will Joins Pt 2 Season Ends/Award Season Begins. Javy/Rizzo are Golden from 2023-12-12T17:16:29.159862

1st inning- Baez & Rizzo GG
2nd inning-Cy Young Finalist  Darvish
3rd inning-Manager of Year Finalists Ross
4th inning-Should Cubs go after Lindor?
5th inning-Would you entertain St...

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Award Week Show-Cincy Reds Pitching Coach Derek Johnson Joins Boys to Discuss Bauer’s Cy Young Win from 2023-12-12T17:16:29.156458

1st inning-Darvish finished second in Cy Young
2nd inning-La Russa how should team respond?
3rd inning-did Abreu clinch MVP vs Cubs
4th inning-Ryan Tapera for MVP!
5th inning-Cubs n...

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David Haugh Mully/Haugh The Score Sports Radio 670 Joins the Boys-Theo’s Last Dance-End of an Era from 2023-12-12T17:16:29.154333

1st inning-Theo steps down reaction?
2nd inning-Is this the best move now?
3rd inning-What’s next for Theo?
4th inning-Should Theo have won more?
5th inning-Jed takes over?
6th ...

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Cy Young Coach-Cincinnati Reds Pitching Coach Derek Johnson Part 2-Jed Takes The Reigns. New GM? from 2023-12-12T17:16:29.151553

1st inning-Jed signs 5 year deal.
2nd inning-Make major trades now or wait?
3rd inning-Happy GM will come from the outside?
4th inning-Should Cubs re-sign Arrietta?
5th inning-Lester t...

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Maddie Lee-NBC Sports Chicago Joins Boys-Len Kasper Shocker! Kyle Schwarber’s Goodbye. Bryant Stays from 2023-12-12T17:16:29.148408

1st inning-Len to the South Side
2nd inning-Favorite Len call?
3rd inning-Who should be the next Cubs announcer?
4th inning-Schwarbs/Almora non-tendered
5th inning-Bryant/Javy tender...

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Chris Bleck ESPN1000 Joins the Boys-Plus Winters Meetings End with a Virtual Wimper. Lester Returns? from 2023-12-12T17:16:29.145116

1st inning-Virtual baseball winter meetings
2nd inning-Jed says Cubs won’t stand pat
3rd inning-Darvish makes all MLB team
4th inning-Lester back to the Cubs?
5th inning-Cubs minor le...

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Heading into the Holidays-Sports Business Analyst Rick Horrow joins us. from 2023-12-12T17:16:29.141244

1st inning-MLB Season delayed until May?
2nd inning-Schwarber wants to return?
3rd inning-Ross says he needs to work on communication
4th inning-Maddon says Theo could run NFL team and ...

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Marc Silverman-ESPN’s Waddle&Silvy-Show Joins as the Boys Countdown 2020 Top Stories-Part 1 from 2023-12-12T17:16:29.137499

1st Inning-#12-Marquee Hits the Airwaves

2nd Inning-#11-Rossy Takes Over

3rd Inning-#10-Marlins Sweep Cubs

4th Inning-#9-Javy’s Struggles

5th Inning-#8-Kyle Schwarbe...

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New Year/New Show Marc Silverman Joins as the Boys Countdown 2020 Top Stories-Part 2 from 2023-12-12T17:16:29.096302

2020 Year In Review Part 2
1st Inning-#6-Alec Mills No Hitter
2nd Inning-#5-Jon Lester Departs
3rd Inning-#4-Yu Darvish Dominance
#4th Inning-#3-Cubs Central Division Champs
5th Inni...

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Full Interview with Marc Silverman from 2023-12-12T17:16:29.094006

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2021 Season is Here. Jon Greenberg Athletic joins the Boys from 2023-12-12T17:16:29.091073

1st inning-Manfred says get ready for 162
2nd inning-Schwarber off to the Nats
3rd inning-Yu Darvish to San Diego
4th inning-Bryant/Contreras going next?
5th inning-Boog new voice of...

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Full Interview with The Athletic’s Jon Greenberg from 2023-12-12T17:16:29.087619

The Full Episode with The Athletic’s Jon Greenberg.

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Hall of Fame Head Coach Marv Levy talks Championship Weekend as the boys breakdown Lester’s goodbye from 2023-12-12T17:16:29.084457

1st inning-Mr. Lester goes to Washington
2nd inning-Bryant not having fun anymore?
3rd inning-Farewell to Q and Woody
4th Inning-What’s next for this team?
5th inning-Theo the next ...

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Marv Levy Football Hall of Famer Full Interview from 2023-12-12T17:16:29.079941

Marv Joins the Boys to chat NFL Playoffs, his Cubs fandom, attending the 1945 World Series Game 7, and his Cubs Children Book “Go Cubs Go!”

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Wayne Messmer Joins the Boys as Cardinals Make a Big Splash While Cubs Keep Making Puddles from 2023-12-12T17:16:29.074397

1st inning-Arenado traded to Cardinals
2nd inning-Pederson signs up with Cubs
3rd inning-Ricketts loosens the purse
4th inning-Are Arrieta and Samardzija next?
5th inning-Kohl Stewar...

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Wayne Messmer Full Interview from 2023-12-12T17:16:29.070546

Chad and Ryan Host Chicago Original Wayne Messmer about his life and memories around Chicago Sports and his more than 5000 times performing the national anthem

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Pardon The Confines-Michael Wilbon ESPN’s PTI Joins the Boys from 2023-12-12T17:16:29.066764

1st inning-Bauer leaves the NL Central
2nd inning-Spring Training to start on time
3rd inning-Williams, Chafin, and Alcantara sign on
4th inning-Worst Cubs off-season ever?
5th inning...

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Friendly Interruption: Michael Wilbon Joins the Boys for Part 2 from 2023-12-12T17:16:29.063502

1st inning-Arrietta is back
2nd inning-What does the rotation look like now?
3rd inning-Spring Training schedule 25% capacity
4th inning-Regular season schedule is here more day games Listen

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Spring Has Sprung. The Boys are in Mesa-Kevin Kaduk Joins the Show from 2023-12-12T17:16:29.052424

1st inning: How should the Cubs approach Beaz, Rizzo and Bryant contracts?
2nd inning: Arrieta second time around better than other former Cubs?
3rd inning: Un-Conventional
4th inning: ...

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Mike Wilbon Full Unedited Interview from 2023-12-12T17:16:29.048409

 ESPN Pardon the Interruption’s Mike Wilbon FULL Interview.   Special full unedited edition. Chad and Ryan Chat with ESPN Pardon the Interruption’s Mike Wilbon. We’ve Joined the Barroom Network ...

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Spring Training has Begun. Jay Mariotti Joins the Boys from 2023-12-12T17:16:29.044789

1st inning-Hoerner strong Spring
2nd inning-Baez says he hasn’t been mentally there
3rd inning-Is July 2021 or October 2021 more important this year?
4th inning-Lester thyroid removed Listen

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Kevin Kaduk Full Unedited Episode from 2023-12-12T17:16:29.041486

Full unedited interview with Chicago-based writer Kevin Kaduk. He never made it to the big leagues, but he did accomplish the childhood goal of millions of young boys and girls: making a living in ...

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First week of Spring Training. Part 2 with Jay Mariotti from 2023-12-12T17:16:29.038096

1st inning-Fans in the ballpark 2nd inning-JOCkeying for position 3rd inning-Kimbrel regressing 4th inning-Should NL adopt full time DH? 5th inning-Rule changes in minor leagues 6th inning-Who s...

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Spring Into the Final Roster Spots-Comedy legend Tom Dreesen joins the show! from 2023-12-12T17:16:28.998058

1st inning: Roster taking shape 2nd inning: Happy with the bench? 3rd inning: All righties in rotation problematic? 4th inning: Contreras legit MVP candidate? 5th inning: If Kimbrel falters who’...

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Jay Mariotti-Full interview from 2023-12-12T17:16:28.992246

Jay Mariotti talks to the boys about his career in Chicago, If he’s been blackballed from the business, and his thoughts on the Chicago Cubs.   Find and follow us online on Twitter: @rya...

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Gearing up for the 2021 season-Part 2 of our interview with legendary comedian Tom Dreesen. from 2023-12-12T17:16:28.989233

1st inning-Hoerner optioned to AAA
2nd inning-Hendricks, Arrieta and Davies to start year
3rd inning-Permission of capacity increases to 25%
4th inning-Should Players go all out in Spring ...

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2021 Season is here-Cubs Announcer Boog Sciambi joins the boys! from 2023-12-12T17:16:28.986966

1st inning-Baseball is back!
2nd inning-First hand account of Opening Day
3rd inning-Rizzo doesn’t sign deal
4th inning-Mills in the pen, Adzolay the 5th starter
5th-Covid cancels firs...

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Full interview with comedy legend Tom Dreesen a Chicago Original from 2023-12-12T17:16:28.983932

Celebrity Cubs fan and comedy legend Tom Dreesen joins the Friendly Confines to talk about his career, his new book and his love for the Cubs. Find and follow us online on Twitter: @ryandlieber @th...

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Is it Time for Cubs Fans to Panic?-Part 2 W/ Boog Sciambi from 2023-12-12T17:16:28.980856

1st inning-Should we be concerned? 

2nd inning-No O in offense 

3rd inning-Kimbrel the Closer 

4th inning-Arrieta shows his stuff 

5th inning-Who has been the biggest...

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Rough Start Turnaround. The boys welcome Pulitzer Prize winning sports reporter Ira Berkow. from 2023-12-12T17:16:28.977679

1st inning-Is this who the Cubs are?
2nd inning-Hendricks hurting
3rd inning-Contreras keeping afloat
4th inning-Javy turned down $180M
5th inning-How much should Ross be blamed?
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Full length interview with Cubs broadcaster Boog Sciambi of the Marquee Sports Network. from 2023-12-12T17:16:28.973495

Our special edition of the Friendly Confines with Cubs announcer Boog Sciambi of the Marquee Sports Network. Find and follow us online on Twitter: @ryandlieber @thechadgordon, @bearsbarroom @cubsco...

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Cubs Continue to Tease-David Kaplan from ESPN 1000 Chicago joins the boys. from 2023-12-12T17:16:28.967895

1st inning-From the high to the low 2nd inning-Bryant in MVP form 3rd inning-Baez benched 4th inning-Return of Nico 5th inning-Time to replace Davies with Mills? 6th inning-Who would you keep be...

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Full length interview with Pulitzer Prize winner Ira Berkow of The NY Times. from 2023-12-12T17:16:28.963718

Our full length special edition interview with best selling author and Pulitzer Prize winner Ira Berkow of the New York Times. Find and follow us online on Twitter: @ryandlieber @thechadgordon, @be...

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The Cubs Surge-Jessica Kleinschmidt of NBC Sports California joins the boys. from 2023-12-12T17:16:28.960009

1st inning-Doubleheader Sweep of LA
2nd inning-Are you in favor of 7 inning DH?
3rd inning-Bench providing a spark
4th inning-Best person to lead-off?
5th inning-Injury Bug Bites
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Full Length Interview with David Kaplan of ESPN Radio 1000 Chicago. from 2023-12-12T17:16:28.956203

David Kaplan host of Kap & Hood on ESPN Radio 1000 Chicago. Find and follow us online on Twitter: @ryandlieber @thechadgordon, @bearsbarroom @cubsconfines Join us on Facebook: Chicago Cubs Frie...

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Up and Down Cubs-Michelle Margaux of the SNY Network joins the boys. from 2023-12-12T17:16:28.952335

1st inning-Can’t win away from Wrigley
2nd inning-Struggles with RISP
3rd inning-Injuries continue to mount
4th inning-Joc with some shock
5th inning-Davies delivering
6th inning...

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Are the Cubs a Legit Contender? Iowa Cubs broadcaster Alex Cohen joins the boys. from 2023-12-12T17:16:28.947556

1st inning-Is this team where you thought they’d be? 2nd inning-Hoyer disappointed in COVID rates for team 3rd inning-Bleacher seats for vaccinated fans 4th inning-Lester and Schwarber return 5t...

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Full Length interview with NBC Sports-Bay Area host Jessica Kleinschmidt from 2023-12-12T17:16:28.943122

Jessica Kleinschmidt of NBC Sports Bay Area joins the show. Find and follow us online on Twitter: @ryandlieber @thechadgordon, @bearsbarroom @cubsconfines Join us on Facebook: Chicago Cubs Frien...

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Cubs Battle Back Into 1st Place-NPR Host and CBS Sunday Morning reporter Scott Simon joins the boys. from 2023-12-12T17:16:28.901341

1st inning-How does 1st place sound? 2nd inning-Can the Cubs keep this pace? 3rd inning-Javy creates the play of the week 4th inning-Who do you credit the turnaround to? 5th inning-Is Bryant the ea...

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Full length interview with Iowa Cubs broadcaster Alex Cohen. from 2023-12-12T17:16:28.897582

Iowa Cubs broadcaster Alex Cohen joins the show. Find and follow us online on Twitter: @ryandlieber @thechadgordon, @bearsbarroom @cubsconfines Join us on Facebook: Chicago Cubs Friendly Confine...

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The Red Hot Cubs Continue to Surge-Mark Schanowski from ABC 7 Sports joins the boys. from 2023-12-12T17:16:28.893516

1st inning: Winning solves everything
2nd inning: Toughest month of the year?
3rd inning: What should Jed do?
4th inning: Is the Cubs farm system better than advertised?
5th inning: Get...

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NPR host, CBS Sunday Morning Contributor, and Huge Cubs Fan Scott Simon Full Interview. from 2023-12-12T17:16:28.889184

Longtime radio host on NPR, contributor on CBS Sunday Morning and Cubs fan Scot Simon joins the boys in this special edition of the Friendly Confines.

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Cubs Back to 100% at Wrigley-Brenda Hilton of Officially Human joins us the Boys from 2023-12-12T17:16:28.885159

1st inning-West Coast Woes Trip? 2nd inning-Murray back for Opening Day 2.0 3rd inning-Kenney says Cubs are losing money, do you believe him? 4th inning-New City Connect Uniforms 5th inning-Wisd...

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Full interview with WLS ABC 7 Sports Anchor Mark Schanowski. from 2023-12-12T17:16:28.879902

Longtime sportscaster Mark Schanowski joins the boys in this full length interview.

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Will the Real Cubs Please Stand Up. Guest Co-Host ESPN CU’s Lon Tay. Plus MLB Radio Dani Wexelman from 2023-12-12T17:16:28.875726

1st Inning-Up and Down Week-Cards Domination/Mets Trouble 2nd Inning-MLB Sticky Crackdown 3rd Inning-Nature is Healing: Wrigley at 100% capacity 4th Inning-The Jason Heyward Problem 5th Inning-R...

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Full length interview with Dani Wexelman of MLB Network radio. from 2023-12-12T17:16:28.869393

Dani Wexelman of MLB Network Radio joins the show. @thechadgordon @cubsconfines @bearsbarroom @ryandlieber @daniwex www.theconfines.com

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Cubs Scuffle Through The Month-Lou Canellis Sports Director of Fox 32 Chicago joins the boys from 2023-12-12T17:16:28.857303

1st inning-Silent Bats 🦇  2nd inning-Baez benched  3rd inning-Hot Hendricks  4th inning-Playing out the month  5th inning-Zobrist lawsuit  6th inning-Sticky situation  7th inning-Lou Canellis I...

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Full interview with Lou Canellis of WFLD Fox 32 from 2023-12-12T17:16:28.849395

Lou Canellis, Sports Director of WFLD Fox 32 joins the boys to talk about the Cubs 2021 season. @thechadgordon @cubsconfines @bearsbarroom @ryandlieber @loucanellis  www.theconfines.com

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Is the Cubs season already over? ABC 7 Chicago Sports Anchor Dionne Miller joins the boys! from 2023-12-12T17:16:28.841555

1st inning-The June Swoon 2nd inning-Why should they sell? 3rd inning-Why should they stay the course? 4th inning-Bullpen busted 5th inning-Time to say goodbye to Jake? 6th inning-Cubs All-Star ...

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Did Cubs Losing Streak End Their Season? Gary Sheffield, Jr. of Outkick Sports joins the boys. from 2023-12-12T17:16:28.793607

1st inning-11 straight losses
2nd inning-Who’s to blame?
3rd inning- Arietta on IL will he be back?
4th inning-Players on the trading block
5th inning-What teams make sense?
6th ...

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Full interview with ABC 7 Chicago Sports Anchor Dionne Miller from 2023-12-12T17:16:28.789525

ABC 7 Chicago Sports Anchor Dionne Miller joins the boys to talk about the future of the Chicago Cubs. @thechadgordon @cubsconfines @bearsbarroom @ryandlieber @dmillerabc7 www.theconfines.com
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The Cubs Fire Sale Begins. CBS 2 Chicago News Anchor Ryan Baker Joins the Show from 2023-12-12T17:16:28.784688

1st inning-Reaction to first half? 2nd inning-Offense report card 3rd inning-Pitching report card 4th inning-Manager report card 5th inning-What’s next? 6th inning-All-Star Game snore? 7th inning-R...

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Full interview with Gary Sheffield, Jr. of Outkick Sports from 2023-12-12T17:16:28.780719

Outkick Sports reporter Gary Sheffield, Jr. joins the show. @thechadgordon @cubsconfines @bearsbarroom @ryandlieber @garysheffieldjr www.theconfines.com

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The Calm Before the Trade Deadline Storm. ESPN1000's Carmen DeFalco Joins the Boys and a Special Co-Host joins Chad from 2023-12-12T17:16:28.775994

Inning 1—Trade Deadline is Upon Us... Who’s next?

Inning 2—If you could keep just one, would you keep either Javy & Rizzo or Bryant?

Inning 3—Bryant Situation Sketchiness?!?! Listen

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The Great Chicago Cubs Fire(Sale) of'21 Aftermath-Baseball Hall of Fame President Josh Rawitch Joins the Show-Joey Christopoulos Guest Hosts W/Chad from 2023-12-12T17:16:28.772451

1st Inning-One Week Later-Thoughts of the Great Chicago Fire Sale of 2021   

2nd Inning-Jed and Rizzo’s Dueling Messages   

3rd-Thoughts in Seeing the Big 3 in other Uni’s   

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Baseball Hall of Fame President Josh Rawitch-Full Interview from 2023-12-12T17:16:28.767725

Baseball Hall of Fame President Josh Rawitch joins the show. Twitter: @thechadgordon @ryandlieber @cubsconfines @baseballhall @joshrawitch


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The Dog Days of the 2021 Season-Orioles Broadcaster Melanie Newman joins the show! from 2023-12-12T17:16:28.763340

1st Inning-Jake’s Legacy
2nd Inning-Cubs Lovable Losers Again?
3rd Inning-Does Rafael Ortega have Staying Power?
4th Inning-Can Ian Happ Return to Form?
5th Inning-What New Face Stays ...

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3 Weeks to Go…Cubs Shift to Spoilers while Evaluating those Left Behind from 2023-12-12T17:16:28.758461

Chad and Ryan Breakdown those left behind, look at the Big 3 (Bryant, Baez and Rizzo).

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What does the Cubs future look like? Mark Carman from NBC Sports Chicago joins the boys. from 2023-12-12T17:16:28.748721

What does the off-season look like for the Cubs? How does this team rebuild? Plus Mark Carman from Fansided, WGN Radio and NBC Sports Chicago joins us. @ryandlieber @thechadgordon @thecarm

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What does the Cubs off-season look like? Chicago Party Aunt Chris Witaske joins the boys! from 2023-12-12T17:16:28.744134

1st inning-Final thoughts on 2021 season
2nd inning- New GM in town
3rd inning- First move Hawkins needs to make?
4th inning-Which shortstop do you want?
5th inning- How long before...

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Biggest off-season questions for the Cubs-WSB-TV Sports Anchor Zach Klein of joins the boys! from 2023-12-12T17:16:28.739259

1st inning-Work stoppage shutdown Dec 2nd
2nd inning-Contreras future
3rd inning- Wisdom Silver Slugger finalist
4th inning- 3 biggest holes to fill this off-season?
5th inning- McLeo...

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Cubs Open 2022 Season-Roy Wood Jr. Joins the boys - Ep. 50 from 2023-12-12T17:16:28.735682

1st inning: How do we get excited about the 2022 Cubs?

2nd inning: Dissatisfied they didn’t sign any big names in the off-season?

3rd inning: What player are you most interested in...

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Road Woes Plague Cubs-Michelle Margaux of the SNY Network joins the boys. from 2021-05-13T01:48:27

1st inning-Can’t win away from Wrigley
2nd inning-Struggles with RISP
3rd inning-Injuries continue to mount
4th inning-Joc with some shock
5th inning-Davies delivering
6th i...

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Opening Day is here-Cubs announcer Boog Sciambi joins the boys! from 2021-04-03T00:27:36

1st inning-Baseball is back!
2nd inning-First hand account of Opening Day
3rd inning-Rizzo doesn’t sign deal
4th inning-Mills in the pen, Adzolay the 5th starter
5th-Covid cancels ...

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The Friendly Interruption: Michael Wilbon Joins the Boys for Part 2 from 2021-02-16T04:25:51

1st inning-Arrietta is back
2nd inning-What does the rotation look like now?
3rd inning-Spring Training schedule 25% capacity
4th inning-Regular season schedule is here more day game...

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Cubs Stay Hot. Week Two Breakdown—Fox Sports Chris Myers Joins the Boys from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

1st inning-Hot start to season 2nd inning-When the rotation falls flat 3rd inning-What to do with Kimbrel? 4th inning-Trading Q? 5th inning-Virtual fans 👍🏻 or 👎🏻 6th inning-Who’s your Cubs MV...

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One Week into 2020 Season-Pat Hughes Cubs Radio Voice/Legend Joins the Show. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

1st inning-Happiness O-Meter on team play? 2nd inning-Rizzo calls out MLB 3rd inning-Marlins mess/Philly Flop 4th inning-Report Card for Grandpa 5th inning-Bullpen Blues 6th inning-Rotation Ques...

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Extra Inning’s Edition WLS ABC Sports Legend Mark Giangreco from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The boys talk with WLS ABC Chicago Mark Giangreco About upcoming season. Plus share the latest on the new Friendly Confines Contest. No purchase necessary. --- Send in a voice message: https:/...

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Final Countdown: One Week Away from Opening Day 2020-ESPN’s Mike Greenberg Joins the Boys from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

1st inning-One week away from baseball 2nd inning-Rizzo back ailing 3rd inning-Who should start opening day? 4th inning-Scrimmage on Marquee-Are you watching? 5th inning-Quintana stitches come o...

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Last Chance for a Deal. Is Baseball’s Return Imminent? Plus Chicago Tribunes’s Mark Gonzales from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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ESPN’s Karl Ravech Joins-Next Year is Here. Cubs Slow Start to 2020 Continues from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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Wait ‘Til Next Year Already?!? Marc Silverman-ESPN’s Waddle &Silvy-Joins the Boys from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

1st Inning: Maddon’s Departure 2nd Inning: Maddon’s Legacy 3rd Inning: Skipper Search? Predictions? 4th Inning: Zobrist’s Legacy 5th Inning: Castellanos Free Agent 6th Inning: Theo and Jed’s futu...

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Duct Tape & Band-Aids: Walking Wounded Cubs Limp Into Final Stretch from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

1st inning-Wait till next year? 2nd inning-Nico time! 3rd inning-Javy done for year? 4th inning-Kimbrel on IL 5th inning-Rotational problems 6th inning-Over Maddoning? 7th inning-Dan Dakich In...

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Five weeks and 30ish Games to Go. Will the Cubs Go on a Run or Just Fade Away? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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Are Things Looking Up? Rare Cubs Road Series Win After Disastrous Week from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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Joe Buck’s Full Interview: Extra Innings Special Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

You asked for it. Here’s the full unedited interview with Fox Sports Joe Buck. He shares why he thinks every fan base has an issue with him, what he thinks of the current 2019 Cubs Team, Joe Maddon...

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Cubs Looking For Consistency. Joe Buck Returns for Part 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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Joe Buck Joins the Boys: Trade Deadline Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

1st inning-Road Woes continue 2nd inning-Bullpen breaks again 3rd inning-NL Central smackdown 4th inning-Holland Hope 5th inning-Tater Tots 6th inning-Overmanaging Joe? 7th inning-Joe Buck Fox S...

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Extra Innings Edition: Craig Mish Host on Fantasy Sports Network from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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Kimbrel Era Begins for the Cubs Plus ESPNs Sarah Spain Joins the Confines from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

1st inning-Kimbrel saves the day 2nd inning-Cubs All-Stars 3rd inning-Adbert Throwing K’s 4th inning-What to do with Russell 5th inning-Shallow NL Central 6th inning-Do the Cubs need more? 7th ...

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ESPN’s Sarah Spain: Extra Innings Special Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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Extra Innings Special Edition: Matt Spiegel The Score 670 Chicago from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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Extra Innings Edition: Dave Eanet Sports Director WGN Radio from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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Extra Innings Edition: Herb Lawrence Executive Producer for Cubs baseball on 670 the Score from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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Is It Too Early To Panic?* *Spoiler alert: It is from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Chad and Ryan preview Ryan’s big wedding day on Sunday 1st Inning—Is it Too Early to Panic? 2nd Inning—Should the Team Make a Move to Solidify the Bullpen? 3rd—Positive Signs: Offensive Explosion t...

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Next Year is Here! Offseason Cubs Update and 2019 Season Kickoff Feat. Carrie Muskat from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

1st inning: Is this Maddon’s Lame Duck Year? 2nd inning: Coaching Changes Concerns? 3rd inning: #1 Offseason Concern? 4th inning: Hamels Returns/What about Chatwood? 5th inning: Will Harper be a Cu...

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2018 Cubs Season Wrap: What happened? What’s next? Feat. NBC Chicago’s Mike Berman from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

1st inning: Game over on 2018 2nd inning: Offense not home 3rd inning: Long off season 4th inning: Maddon lame duck? 5th inning: Who will return? 6th inning: Harper or Machado? 7th inning: Mike Ber...

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Do or Die Wildcard Preview-Playoff Baseball at Wrigley Field The Boys are Joined by Chet Coppock from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

1st Inning: Playoff Baseball at Wrigley Field 2nd Inning: Jon Lester vs Kyle Freeland 3rd Inning: Kris Bryant vs Nolan Arenado 4th Inning: Javy Baez vs Trevor Story 5th Inning: Anthony Rizzo vs Cha...

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Breaking Down What Went Wrong in Game 163? Wild Card Preview Feat. Chet Coppock from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

1st inning: Stopped by the Crew 2nd inning: Hitless wonders 3rd inning: Is something missing? 4th inning: Wild Card showdown 5th inning: Lester time 6th inning: Rockies Punch 8th inning: Bullpen bl...

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7 Days in September to Make or Break the 2018 Cubs Season Feat. ESPN 1000’s Marc Silverman from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

1st inning: Addison Russell News and Implications. 2nd inning: The Final Week-Confident? 3rd inning: Offense, Starting Pitching Or Bullpen: Who will lead us? 4th inning: Kris Bryant’s Shoulder? 5th...

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David Bote Makes History and Blows Up Original Show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Chad and Ryan's New rundown (Thanks A LOT David Bote!!!). 1st inning-Instant Legend/Instant Classic: Walk-Off Grand Slam David Bote 2nd inning-What is Wrong with Jon Lester? 3rd in...

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The Friendly Confines Welcomes In August from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Hosts Ryan Lieber and Chad Gordon break down the latest in Cubs News. This week’s rundown Includes: 1st Inning-Cole Hamels Trade 2nd Inning-Chatwood to Bullpen-Can he be salvaged? 3rd Inning-Ho...

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Len Kasper Shocker! Kyle Schwarber’s Goodbye. Plus Maddie Lee NBC Sports Chicago Joins the Boys from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

1st inning-Len to the South Side 2nd inning-Favorite Len call? 3rd inning-Who should be the next Cubs announcer? 4th inning-Schwarbs/Almora non-tendered 5th inning-Bryant/Javy tendered contract ...

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Jed Takes The Reigns-Cincinnati Reds Pitching Coach Derek Johnson joins us. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

1st inning-Jed signs 5 year deal. 2nd inning-Make major trades now or wait? 3rd inning-Happy GM will come from the outside? 4th inning-Should Cubs re-sign Arrietta? 5th inning-Lester to the Giants...

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Theo’s Last Dance-David Haugh host of Mully and Haugh from the Score Sports Radio 670. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

1st inning-Theo steps down reaction? 2nd inning-Is this the best move now? 3rd inning-What’s next for Theo? 4th inning-Should Theo have won more? 5th inning-Jed takes over? 6th inning-Where d...

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Season Ends & Award Season Begins. Javy and Rizzo are Golden Plus Part 2 of George Will Interview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

1st inning- Baez & Rizzo GG 2nd inning-Cy Young Finalist  Darvish 3rd inning-Manager of Year Finalists Ross 4th inning-Should Cubs go after Lindor? 5th inning-Would you entertain Stanton trade to C...

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World Series Week: Marquee Network’s Taylor McGregor Joins the Boys from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

1st inning-Has Epstein regime been a failure? 2nd inning-Would you rather have the Dodgers success or keep what you have with the Cubs? 3rd inning-WS Cubs connections do we cheer for Dodgers? 4th...

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2020 Season Breakdown plus Derek Shelton Pittsburgh Pirates Manager Joins The Show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

1st inning-Top moment of 2020 Cubs season? 2nd inning-Most disappointing moment of 2020 Cubs season? 3rd inning-Who is your Cubs MVP? 4th inning-Biggest surprise is the season? 5th inning-How d...

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Cubs vs Marlins Playoff Preview Plus Pulitzer Prize Winning George Will Joins the Show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

1st inning-Feeling better heading into post-season? 2nd inning-Do the Marlins scare you? 3rd inning-How many times will we see the Bartman highlight? 4th inning-Bryant doesn’t give a bleep 5th in...

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Stretch Run Time with 2 weeks until Playoffs-ABC7’s Jim Rose Joins the Boys to Talk Cubs & Jordan from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

1st inning-Playoff Stretch 2nd inning-Darvish, Hendricks and ? 3rd inning-Happ the real MVP 4th inning-Happy to see Heyward? 5th inning-Kimbrel not as bad as we think? 6th inning-Return of Strop ...

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Ryan Dempster Joins the Boys. 3 weeks to go. What’s up w/Javy? Trade Deadline Reaction. Yu Dazzles. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

1st inning-Trade deadline deals-Is it enough 2nd inning-Q and Chat sidelined/Azolay returns 3rd inning-Bryant’s back 4th inning -What wrong with Javy. 5th inning-Darvish named pitcher of the mo...

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Full Interview Andre Dawson Baseball Hall of Famer, Chicago Cubs Great- Extra Inning’s Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this very special edition of the friendly confines the boys are joined by none other than Chicago Cubs legend and baseball Hall of Famer Andre Dawson. They talk about what he’s up to these days,...

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Cubs Sox Weekend Comes After Roughest Week of Cubs Year-Bryan Mullins SIU/Saluki Basketball Joins from 2020-09-24T23:29:50

1st inning-Concerns of going into the playoffs after this past week? 2nd inning-Is MVP Kris Bryant a thing of the past?3rd inning-Would you trade Cubs core for White Sox core? 4th inning-What do y...

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Suddenly Clutch Cubs Week of Dominance Comes at the Right Time: Mitch Moss Joins the Boys from 2020-09-18T22:52:44

1st inning-The final stretch 2nd inning-Most unlikely of no-hitters3rd inning-Javy charges back 4th inning-Playing that small ball 5th inning-Cam is clutch6th inning-Where’s that Drone? Federalist...

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Ryan Dempster’s Full Interview with the Boys-Extra Innings Special Edition from 2020-09-11T18:39:10

Ryan Dempster discusses current team, where his Harry Caray impersonation started, his thoughts on what it would take for Sammy Sosa to return, his second career in comedy and much much more. CO...

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Friendly Confines Chicago Cubs Baseball Podcast (Trailer) from 2020-09-10T19:04:25

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Andre Dawson Joins the Show! The Boys Discuss thr Recent Cubs’ Skid, Protests, KB&Bullpen Concerns from 2020-08-27T23:59:30

1st inning-Cubs uneven play continues with a 5-9 swing. How concerned should we be? 2nd inning-Heyward/Rizzo social justice stances reaction and what’s next?3rd inning- Is Kris Bryant down for the ...

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Negro Leagues Baseball Museum President Bob Kendrick: Extra Innings Special Edition from 2020-08-26T04:13:45

Bob Kendrick Negro Leagues Baseball Museum President Joins the Boys for their full unedited Interview Where History Touches Home The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM) is...

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Cubs Keep Rolling. After Seasons 1st Rough Patch-Bob Kendrick Negro League Museum President Joins from 2020-08-21T01:34:48

1st inning-Kimbrel returns to form 2nd inning-Happ new leadoff hitter?3rd inning-A is for Alzolay 4th inning-Big Hit Bote5th inning-Bryant and Baez scuffling at the plate/Hitting woes 6th inning-F...

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Extra Inning’s Edition—Elise Menaker from Cubs Marquee Network Star Full Interview from 2020-08-21T01:14:06

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Hottest Team in MLB-Cubs Continue to Roll: 7th inning-Marquee Network’s Elise Menaker Joins the Show from 2020-08-14T04:05:53

1st inning-On a roll 2nd inning-Yu can’t be serious?3rd inning-Rizzo comments on last ride together 4th inning-Buy in to beat Coronavirus5th inning-Do they still need a closer? 6th inning-Offense...

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Extra Inning’s Edition—Chris Myers: Fox Sports and Marquee Network Star Full Interview from 2020-08-14T03:44:02

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Cubs Stay Hot. Week Two Breakdown—Fox Sports Chris Myers Joins the Boys from 2020-08-07T05:52:49

1st inning-Hot start to season 2nd inning-When the rotation falls flat3rd inning-What to do with Kimbrel? 4th inning-Trading Q?5th inning-Virtual fans ??or ??6th inning-Who’s your Cubs MVP? 7th in...

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Extra Inning’s Edition—Pat Hughes: The Chicago Cubs Radio Voice Full Interview from 2020-08-07T05:47:28

Chicago Cubs Radio Voice/Legend Pat Hughes Joins Chad and Ryan to Talk Career Highlights, Break Down the 2020 Season, and Much More. ---Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theconfines/mess...

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Extra Inning’s Edition ESPN’s Mike Greenberg from 2020-07-31T03:11:55

The boys talk with ESPN’s Mike Greenberg About MLB upcoming season. Plus share the latest on the new Friendly Confines Contest. No purchase necessary. ---Send in a voice message: https://anchor.f...

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2020 Season Opener Show. The Boys are Joined by Sun Times Cubs Beat Reporter Russell Dorsey from 2020-07-23T03:29:55

1st inning-Are the Cubs the team to beat in the NL Central? 2nd inning-Breakout player of 20203rd inning-Shoring up the rotation 4th inning-Does the bullpen have enough?5th inning-Breaking down th...

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Extra Innings with Len Kasper Chicago Cubs TV Voice-Cubs Marquee Network from 2020-07-16T03:45:01

Len Kasper Joins Ryan&Chad to talk the resumption of the 2020 MLB Season and his take on what the season and the Cubs Team will be like. Under Covid 19. ---Send in a voice message: https://anchor...

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Summer Camp Continues-Schedules are Out&Mark Giangreco Chicago Sports Legend Joins the Boys from 2020-07-09T00:33:08

1st inning-Cubs 2020 schedule  2nd inning-PECOTA predictions 3rd inning-Testing delays for Cubs  4th inning-Bryant and Ross concerns 5th inning-PlateGate with Q  6th inning-Frequent Flyers Club 7th...

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Summer Camp Begins. Len Kasper Cubs TV Voice Joins the Boys to Discuss the Return of Cubs Baseball from 2020-06-30T04:03:03

1st inning-1st day of Summer camp  2nd inning-COVID+ Risk 3rd inning-Summer Camp 60 man roster  4th inning-Surprise to make the team? 5th inning-1-2 punch of Bryzzo  6th inning-6 man rotation? 7th ...

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The Long National Nightmare is Over...Baseball is Officially Coming Back! from 2020-06-25T04:06:32

1st inning-Baseball is back!! Reaction? 2nd inning-New Rules3rd inning—Cubs Schedule 4th inning-What does 2020 season mean? Asterisk?5th inning-What if Players Opt Out? 6th inning-White Sox plannin...

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Will They Play? It’s Decision Time For MLB Plus ESPN’s Sean Kelley Joins the Boys from 2020-06-10T05:52:26

1st inning- Newest offer 2nd inning-Theo on hiring minorities3rd inning-Ricketts comments on revenue into team 4th inning-Do you feel safe at a ball park?5th inning-MLB Draft week 6th inning-Shoul...

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The Last Dance? Will Players&Owners Agree, Paving Way to a Shortened 2020 Season from 2020-05-25T16:04:53

1st inning-Welcome Back Dealing with COVID 2nd inning-MLB Baseball Proposal 3rd inning-Should they play in 2020?4th inning-Would shorten season help Cubs? 5th inning-Asterisk for 2020 season?6th ...

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NBC Today Show’s Willie Geist Joins the Boys. Life Without Baseball-One Week Into Covid-19 Shutdown from 2020-03-24T02:59:29

1st inning-Ricketts paying for employees 2nd inning-MLB skipping draft and INT FA3rd inning-Will they skip 2020 season? 4th inning-Does Theo extend or leave after contract?5th inning -All time Cub...

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When Will Baseball Return? Coronavirus Rocks the World. What’s next? from 2020-03-15T23:58:14

1st inning-MLB suspended for Coronavirus concerns 2nd inning-Traveling to Spring Training with caution of virus3rd inning-How long will MLB be postponed? 4th inning-Thoughts of games played wit...

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Spring Training 2020 Begins. Marquee Network’s Cole Wright Joins the Boys from 2020-02-18T05:14:42

1st inning-First full team workout 2nd-Javy comments on last season3rd inning-Ricketts says team is best in NL Central 4th inning-Bryant says he want to stay a Cub5th inning-Kipnis back in Chicag...

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Pitchers&Catchers Report and Suddenly All is Right in the World from 2020-02-09T23:59:10

1st inning-Bryant on the block? 2nd inning-Will Bryant rumors be a distraction?3rd inning-Win-Loss projection 4th inning-Pitchers and Catchers report5th inning-Beefed up bullpen 6th inning-Start...

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The David Ross Era Begins....Javy’s Gold Glove Snub...Cory Curtis WKRN-TV Nashville Joins the Boys from 2019-10-25T20:38:24

10th Inning-David Ross Takes Over 11th Inning-Kris Bryant Free Agent 2021? 12th Inning-Javy Baez Gold Glove Snub 13th Inning-Former Cub Skipper Dave Martinez Shining for Nationals ...

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Cubs Manager Search Narrows While Dan Roan of WGN TV Joins the Boys from 2019-10-19T03:13:04

Joe Maddon an Angel - Cubs Search Narrows- Dan Roan WGN TV sports director 7th inning stretch - Who Wins World Series ? ---Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theconfines/message See omny...

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A Shocking End to the 2019 Chicago Cubs Season from 2019-09-26T04:09:36

Final Shocking Week Of 2019 Seadon 1st inning: 1969 Redux?2nd inning: Run over by NL Central 3rd inning: Where’s Joe gonna go?4th inning: Rossy or Loretta? 5th inning: Kimbrel Crushed6th inning: ...

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Will the Real Cubs Please Stand Up from 2019-09-17T20:30:54

1st inning-Injuries piling up 2nd inning-Nico tough3rd inning-Bryant Player of the Week 4th inning-Offensive explosion5th inning-Bullpen power 6th inning-Maddon magic trick7th inning-Interview wit...

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As Bears Kickoff, Cubs Desperately Try to Keep Pace with Cardinals. Plus the Return of Zobrist from 2019-09-05T18:33:45

1st inning-Stretch run 2nd inning-Return Of Zo3rd inning-Willie return 4th inning-September call ups5th inning-Bryant trade rumors 6th inning-Baez/Darvish touch ups7th inning-Al Yellon Interview ...

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7 Weeks To Go: Cubs Begin Stretch Run from 2019-08-13T04:08:37

1st inning: Bullpen on the bump 2nd inning: Power Up Nick3rd inning: Lucroy to the rescue 4th inning: Jekyll and Hyde Hendricks5th inning: 2020 Schedule 6th inning: Maddon returning?7th inning: ...

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Cubs Home&Away Trouble/Jekyll&Hyde : Featuring Mike North Chicago Sports Legend from 2019-07-23T04:57:55

1st inning-Hot start 2 half 2nd inning-Can you spare a road win3rd inning-Castellanos coming soon? 4th inning-Oh no Russell5th inning-Good ol pitching 6th inning-Back on the farm7th inning-Mike ...

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Chicago Sports Radio Legend Mike North: Extra Inning Special Edition from 2019-07-20T00:31:22

Mike North-Longtime Sports Talk show host in Chicago-currently the host of the Odds Couple of ESPN 1000, host on bears barroom “The Mike North” advantage. Interview open • West • Papi.mp3 • Remix •...

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We’ll Always Have Cleveland: Goodbye Mike Montgomery-Julie DiCaro The Score 670 Chicago Guests from 2019-07-16T22:46:51

1st inning-Monty gone packing 2nd-Catching Martin3rd-Contreras on IL 4th inning-Power Surge5th inning- 2B Dilemma 6th inning-NL Central leaders7th inning-Julie DiCaro Int 8th inning-Sloppy Defense...

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Julie DiCaro, Host on The Score Sports Radio 670: Extra Inning Special Edition: from 2019-07-12T23:28:50

Julie DiCaro host on The Score Sports Radio 670 joins the Friendly Confines yo talk about what’s needed on the team. As we look ahead to the second half. ---Send in a voice message: https://ancho...

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All Star Break Edition: What’s Next for the Boys from 2019-07-08T02:14:08

1st inning-1st Half over 2nd inning-Biggest Hits3rd inning-Biggest misses 4th inning-Offensive holes5th inning-Pitching punch 6th inning-Change ups7th inning-Mish interview 8th inning-$250k Cubs...

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Extra Innings Edition: Danny Rockett Interview from 2019-06-19T20:47:55

Danny Rockett joins the boys. Host of the Son Ranto Podcast and Outside the Ivy where he can be seen after each Cubs game on the post game show on NBC Sports Chicago ---Send in a voice message: h...

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Suddenly Dominant Cubs and the Craig Kimbrel Shocker: Have the Cubs Just Locked Up the NL Central? from 2019-06-08T02:50:06

1st inning-Catching Kimbrel 2nd inning-CarGo in the Mix3rd inning-Bote at the Bat 4th inning-Yu and Q5th inning-Still need to make a trade? 6th inning-Zobrist AWOL?7th inning-Dave Eanet Int 8th in...

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The Legend of Javy Baez Grows After Cubbie Nation Holds Their Breath&is Tyler Chatwood an Ace? from 2019-05-24T02:20:22

1st inning: Capital Punishment and a Philly Cheesesplit 2nd inning: Suddenly Losing Lester?3rd inning: Strop Return On Tap 4th inning: Fear and Euphoria with Javy’s Baez5th inning: Tyler Chatwood ...

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Can the Cubs Maintain This Pace? A Little Bump in the Road in Cincy from 2019-05-17T05:42:04

Anchor Voice Messages • 1st inning-London Bridges 2nd inning-Caritini In/Rizzo out3rd inning-Leading off with Schwarbs 4th inning- Hendricks and Lester combo5th inning-Darvish vs Arietta Monday 6...

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Extra Innings Edition: Alexander Patt from CubbiesCrib.com from 2019-05-14T22:53:36

Anchor • Sneak Preview of this week’s episode. Alexander Patt writer for CubbiesCrib.com • Bring Us Home Eddie • https://cubbiescrib.com/author/apatt/ or follow him on Twitter at @chifanpatt1 ---S...

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Bryzzo is Back! Walk Off Edition from 2019-05-08T14:22:43

Sponsor: Anchor 1st inning-7 game winning streak/Cardinals sweep 2nd inning-Bryzzo heating up3rd inning-Jeckyll and Hyde Pen 4th inning-Edwards returns5th inning-Starting rotation starring 6th in...

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Extra Inning Edition: ESPNCU’s Lon Tay Interview from 2019-05-08T05:17:31

A sneak peak at Chad’s Conversation with Lon Tay • 7th Inning Stretch ESPNCU’s Weekdays from 4-6pm Central on ESPN 93.5 Co-Host of "Tay&Carp," ESPNCU.com Twitter: @LonTayESPNCU • Bring Us Home Ed...

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West Coast is the Best Coast: Cubs 4-1 Road Trip Punctuates 6th straight strong series from 2019-05-02T04:05:16

1st inning-Seattle Sweep 2nd inning-Back on track3rd inning- Riding the Darvish train 4th inning-What to do with Russell5th inning-The PEN is mighty 6th inning-Schwarber surging7th inning-Alex C...

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Extra Innings Edition-Remembering Chet Coppock from 2019-04-29T23:40:11

Looking back on when Chet Coppock join the Friendly Confines. Remembering Chet Coppock In the day of his Memorial Service-Chicago Sports Radio Legend • Bring Us Home Eddie ---Send in a voice mess...

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Extra Innings Edition-Down On the Farm-Alex Cohen Iowa Cubs play by play announcer from 2019-04-27T17:13:41

Anchor • A sneak peak at Ryan’s chat with Alex Cohen Iowa Cubs play by play announcer. • Bring Us Home Eddie ---Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theconfines/message See omnystudio.com/...

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4 Weeks In-Will the Real Cubs Please Stand Up: Back to .500 from 2019-04-22T03:31:41

1st inning- Back to .500 2nd inning- Bote is Simply Clutch3rd inning- Chatwood: The Redemption Story We All Need 4th inning- Morrow Shut Down5th inning- The Darvish Dilemma 6th inning-Where art t...

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Winter is Coming: Cubs Winning Week-Let it Snow from 2019-04-15T03:45:03

1st inning-Snow Day at Wrigley Field 2nd inning-Getting Back on Track3rd inning-Caritini Injury 4th inning-Check Swing Check Up5th inning-Positives for the Bullpen 6th inning-Jon Lester on IL7th...

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2019 Cubs Season Preview-Opening Day Edition from 2019-03-28T04:46:52

Just in time for Ryan’s Wedding Day, the boys have a new sponsor: The Black Tux • • -1st Inning: Opening Day 2019 -2nd inning: ...

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Hope Springs Eternal in Mesa: Pitchers and Catchers Report from 2019-02-14T23:37:31

New Sponsor- Anchor App Pre-Open  1st inning-Spring has Sprung Pitchers&Catchers Report  2nd inning-Yu Darvish Return 3rd inning- Bullpen questions  4th inning-Who’s Cubs Ace? 5th inning-Wilson ...

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Game 163: Bonus Baseball from 2018-10-01T02:02:24

1st inning: Are You Kidding Me!?!?!?! Game 163 2nd inning: Quintana takes the bump 3rd inning: Red Hot Brew Crew 4th inning: Confident in advancing? 5th inning: Edge to Cubs? 6th inning: Biggest co...

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One Series to Rule Them All: Extra Innings Special from 2018-09-28T16:14:22

Ryan and Chad break down everything you need to know going into this final weekend of the regular season. Including everything from what's at stake and what's needed in this Cardinals series. They ...

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Duct Tape&BandAids: How are Cubs Still on Pace for 95 Ws? from 2018-09-19T03:25:03

1st inning: Morrow Officially Out For Season. Who Do You Trust as Closer? 2nd inning: Strop At Bat/Injury Fallout 3rd inning: “Who Would You Rather?” 4th inning: How Can Cubs Regroup After 30 Day S...

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No Rest For the Wicked or the Cubs. Survival Week Begins from 2018-09-10T23:57:39

Chad and Ryan Go 9 Innings 1st inning: Is the Brewers Series Make or Break? 2nd inning: MLB incompetence—One Day Off Rest of Season 3rd inning: Bullpen Blues 4th inning: Cardinals/Brewers Surging—W...

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Are the Cubs Peaking at the Right Time? Feat. former ESPN Baseball Tonight’s Gary Miller from 2018-09-03T03:57:59

This week Chad and Ryan go 9 Innings: 1st inning: How Big was that Philly takedown? 2nd inning: Return of the King: Bryant is Back! 3rd inning: Is Javy Baez NL MVP? 4th inning: Is it too soon for M...

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Make or Break Time. 23 straight games, no off days. 17 To Go Feat. David Kaplan ESPN 1000/NBC Sports from 2018-08-28T02:16:49

1st inning: Welcome Back Cubs Offense 2nd inning: Murphy’s Immediate Impact3rd inning: Reaction to Players Weekend Jersey’s--like them/hate them? 4th inning: Bryant Return Timetime5th inning: Sta...

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Murphy Trade Shocker and Darvish Is Done for 2018 from 2018-08-22T03:31:39

A Special Extra Innings Edition of the Friendly Confines Cubs Podcast. 10th inning: Daniel Murphy Trade11th inning: Yu Darvish is Done for 2018 12th Inning; 5 Games. 1HR a game. Is it time to be ...

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Are the Cubs the Most Un-Dominating Dominant Team in MLB? Feat. ESPN’s Doug Kezirian from 2018-08-20T00:03:15

1st inning: Cubs Offense is MIA? 2nd inning: Is Yu Darvish Done in 2018? 3rd inning: A Different Kind of Walk off--Tyler Chatwood 4th inning: The Staff Aces: Hamels/Lester 5th inning: Bullpen Brill...

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Will the Real Cubs Team Please Stand Up? Feat, WBBM’s George Ofman from 2018-08-06T03:28:10

Hosts Chad Gordon and Ryan Lieber Go Nine Innings on the Past Week of Cubs Baseball 1st inning: Cubs Team MVP?2nd inning: Cole Hamels Debut. What's his ceiling? 4th inning: Digging Deeper on A-Ro...

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Extra Innings Trade Deadline Edition Cubs from 2018-07-31T22:05:41

Extra Innings: Trade Deadline Edition 10th Inning: Cubs Add to the Pen: Acquire Brandon Kintzler from Nats 11th Inning: Brewers Stay Active-Acquire Jonathon Schoop from O’s 12th Inning: Cardinals D...

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Cubs First Half-A Look Back while Looking Ahead from 2018-07-24T15:12:46

Ryan and Chad go 9 innings on the Cubs First Half Suprises and Disappointments while looking ahead to what the team needs to compete down the stretch. Cubs Fans! Listen to the podcast made specific...

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