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Cubs Now

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Rating
★★★★☆
4.2
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76 reviews
This podcast has
442 episodes
Language
English
Explicit
No
Date created
2020/05/14
Latest episode
2026/04/23
Average duration
27 min.
Release period
10 days

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Alex Cohen is a play-by-play announcer, and Lance Brozdowski is a player development analyst -- Chicago Cubs insiders who see the game from completely different angles and aren't afraid to have a conversation about it. So, they do, bringing their press-pass access and insight to Marquee Sports Network's brand-new Cubs podcast. Twice per week. All season long.

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Jon Sciambi Interview
2026/04/23
Want to know what wRC+, xwOBA, and all the other baseball acronyms that make you go, "huh?" then this is the episode for you. Alex and Lance have you covered fresh off a series sweep of the New York Mets. Marquee Sports Network play-by-play announcer, Jon Sciambi, stops by and talks analytics with the guys.
Will Nico Hoerner win MVP?
2026/04/19
Alex and Lance put a bow on Lance's dominant performance on social media. Should Nico Hoerner be in the consideration for National League MVP? Alex and Lance react to Cubs' fans questions from the week.
Kyle Hendricks Interview
2026/04/16
2016 World Series Champion Kyle Hendricks stops by and reflects on his time as a Chicago Cub
Here's How the Cubs Avoided a Sweep
2026/04/13
Alex Cohen and Lance Brozdowski recap a Sunday walk-off that saved them from a sweep at the hands of the Pittsburgh Pirates, walk through their favorite storylines from a jam-packed week of Cubs baseball, and respond to your questions and thoughts on the team in the debut of a new segment, "the payoff pitch.
Cade Horton injury fallout for Cubs; Cole Wright pays us a visit
2026/04/09
Alex Cohen and Lance Brozdowski discuss the importance of Colin Rea, Javier Assad and Ben Brown in the Cubs’ rotation with Cade Horton lost for the 2026 season to an elbow injury. Marquee studio host Cole Wright also stops by to chat about the Cubs' X-factors and the importance of bunting.
How do the Cubs win without Cade Horton?
2026/04/06
Alex Cohen and Lance Brozdowski discuss how the Cubs can win without Cade Horton in the rotation because of an injury. Who will be the next man up between Colin Rea, Ben Brown and Javier Assad? The guys also react to the Internet's hottest Cubs takes.
Is Edward Cabrera the Cubs' ace? Cleveland trip sparks 2016 World Series win memories
2026/04/02
Alex Cohen and Lance Brozdowski look back on Edward Cabrera's dominant Cubs debut and Ian Happ's hot start to the 2026 season, and introduce the pod's first fan mail segment with Cubs Charities auction winner Peter Komlofske.  Speaking of firsts, our very own JD -- Jim Deshaies -- joins the show for our first memory of the 2016 World Series championship win, as the Cubs return to Cleveland for a three-game series against the Guardians.
What Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong and Nico Hoerner contract extensions really mean
2026/03/30
Alex Cohen and Lance Brozdowski discuss how the Pete Crow-Armstrong and Nico Hoerner six-year contract extensions will impact the Chicago Cubs' future. They also reflect on how Shota Imanaga, Matthew Boyd and Ian Happ performed in the Cubs' season-opening series against the Washington Nationals, and preview the three-game home set against the Los Angeles Angels.
Cubs reportedly give PCA a contract extension, plus 2026 season preview, bold predictions
2026/03/24
Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Cubs reportedly have agreed to a contract extension. So, what does that mean? Alex Cohen and Lance Brozdowski break it all down on a Cubs Now podcast with news so hot, we had to move up taping two days! And with the 2026 season right around the corner, the guys talk win totals and World Series chances, pick their MVPs and breakout players, and deliver bold predictions that Cubs fans can't miss.
Alex Bregman exclusive interview; Alex and Lance debut Marquee's new Cubs podcast
2026/03/23
How can you become the next Alex Bregman? The Chicago Cubs' new third baseman explains his 2026 season preparation when he joins hosts Alex Cohen and Lance Brozdowski on the debut episode of Cubs Now -- a press pass-turned-podcast, only on Marquee Sports Network
EMERGENCY PODCAST: Cubs acquire Edward Cabrera from Marlins in trade
2026/01/07
Alex Cohen and Lance Brozdowski react to the Chicago Cubs trading for starting pitcher Edward Cabrera from the Miami Marlins on an emergency episode of the Cubs Weekly Podcast. Lance shares his scouting report on the 27-year-old right-hander, and the guys dissect how Cabrera's addition will impact the Cubs' rotation, plus other moves the team could make this offseason.
Cubs Weekly: Offseason updates and 2026 outlook
2025/12/24
Lance Brozdowski is joined by play-by-play announcer Alex Cohen on this week's episode of Cubs Weekly and they discuss free agent targets, Tatsuya Imai's looming deadline, an why Alex thinks the longer Kyle Tucker holds out, the limier he returns to the Cubs. They also identify what trade targets make the most sense for 2026.
Cubs Weekly: Keith Law outlines what Cubs could trade for MacKenzie Gore
2025/12/18
Keith Law joins Lance Brozdowski on the Cubs Weekly Podcast, presented by Wintrust, as they discuss the state of the Chicago Cubs' farm system, Owen Caissie's potential impact in 2026, how different Triple-A talent compares to 10 years ago, and much more, including a hypothetical trade package for Washington Nationals left-hander MacKenzie Gore.
Cubs Weekly: 2025 MLB Winter Meetings recap
2025/12/11
Bruce Levine and Lance Brozdowski recap an active few days at the 2025 MLB Winter Meetings in Orlando, Fla., including who among the free-agent crop of Tatsuya Imai, Michael King, Alex Bregman and others makes sense for the Cubs to pursue, on the Cubs Weekly Podcast, presented by Wintrust.
Cubs Weekly: How active will Cubs be at 2025 MLB Winter Meetings?
2025/12/04
Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun Times joins Lance Brozdowski on the Cubs Weekly Podcast, presented by Wintrust, to discuss if the Cubs will add pitching through trades or free agency, if the offense will regress in 2026, and how active next week's MLB Winter Meetings in Orlando, Fla., will be.

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4.2 out of 5
76 reviews
★★★★☆
zzephyr101 2026/04/17
Turn up the volume!
I really like this podcast! I just wish I could actually hear it. The level at which this show is recorded (Mastered? Edited? I’m obviously not an exp...
★★★★☆
BearsQB 2024/08/15
Homers
Lots of positivity even when none is warranted, but makes sense when you’re part of the team. Can’t listen to the droll anymore
★★★☆☆
Neiser1 2025/09/13
No Cole Wright
It’s Anthony Rizzo Day and the podcast about it is Cubs Postgame Live? How about Alex Cohen, Andy Martinez or even Tom Prizeman? I watch all the games...
★★★★★
AK JDW 2025/04/15
Alaskajdw
Great podcast! Quick and to the point. I've always liked his pitching breakdowns and I'm glad he has added the podcast!
★★★☆☆
Gareth P. 2024/12/18
Low sound mix. Can hardly hear them.
Have to turn volume all the way up to hear it
★☆☆☆☆
MDJ1771 2024/10/18
Boring
If you ever have trouble sleeping, put these two on and you’ll be out within minutes. These two have no energy, no personality, no passion for the tea...
★★★★☆
i watch it on youtube usually 2023/04/27
Sound problems
The show part is really quiet and the ads are really loud
★☆☆☆☆
Blues__Purist 2024/03/12
Barely listenable
This is clearly a company podcast and the content is not too bad. But what I don’t understand is how for many many episodes now the audio level has be...
★★★★★
P3260$ 2023/04/15
Great, positive podcast about the Cubs
With all the negative, ranting Cubs podcasts out there, this one is a breath of fresh air. And great job inviting Tim Stebbins on the latest episode. ...
★★★★★
shag642 2023/01/10
Can’t wait for each episode!
Love this podcast, Tony Andracki and Andy Martinez have good chemistry together and they have fun guests join the show. I always learn something new a...
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