Club 1:20 - A Chicago Cubs Podcast

The first half is in the books, and Club 1:20 is back with Episode 27!

Here’s what we’re covering this week:

🚗 Road Trip Recap – A Tale of Two Cities – Cubs drop 2 of 3 in Minnesota, then bounce back with a big series win over the Yankees. Which team is the real Cubs heading into the break?

⚾ Stix vs. Swords Update – Stix 458 | Swords 380 – Can the Swords rally, or is this runaway territory?

🏟️ Homestand Preview – Red Sox come to...

The Cubs are fresh off a fireworks-filled homestand, but things are heating up in more ways than one.

In Episode 26 of Club 1:20, we break down the All-Star snubs, the swirling trade rumors, and whether the division lead is slipping away. Here’s what’s on the lineup card:

🔥 Homestand Highlights – Recap of the Cubs' six-game stretch vs. Cleveland and St. Louis — wins, standout performances, and vibes at Wrigley.

🚫 Snubbery – Seiya...

The Cubs are heating up, and Club 1:20 is back with Episode 25 — breaking down bullpen brilliance, roster questions, and what Chicago needs before the All-Star break.

Here’s what we’re talking about:

🔥 All-Star Bullpen – The Cubs pen is lights-out. But if you could send one arm to the Midsummer Classic… who gets the nod?

🎧 Catching Conundrum – Miguel Amaya is almost back. Do the Cubs carry three catchers, or does someone get sque...

Club 1:20 is back with Episode 24, and the Cubs are in the thick of the grind. From rotation meltdowns to rally killers — we break it all down and zoom out on the big picture.

Here’s what we’re talking about:

⚾ Complimentary Baseball? – Right now, the Cubs pitching and offense can’t seem to click at the same time. What’s causing the disconnect?

📦 Ben Brown Tune-Up – Sent down to Iowa… is this a setback or a strategic reset?

🚨 Sta...

Club 1:20 is back with Episode 23, and the Cubs are entering a pivotal stretch — armed with reinforcements, energy, and a rising superstar in center field. This week’s topics:

🔥 PCA is Appointment TV – Pete Crow-Armstrong is that guy. Elite defense. Speed. And now the bat’s waking up. Is he the face of the franchise already?

🧨 Devers Deal Dominos – Rafael Devers to the Giants?! The trade market is heating up — who’s next… and sho...

Club 1:20 Ep. 22 is here, and the Cubs are heating up at the perfect time.

We’re breaking down everything from the road trip to the rotation as the division starts to tighten up.

Here’s what we’ve got this week:

🚗 Road Trip Wrap-Up – D.C. ➡️ Detroit ➡️ Philly. What did this stretch tell us about the 2025 Cubs?

🔥 Bullpen Bullies – Thielbar, Pomeranz, Keller, and Palencia are locking things down. Is this the best the pen has looked...

Episode 21 of Club 1:20 is here, and we’re diving into a loaded week of Cubs baseball — full of controversy, roster moves, and rising expectations.

Here’s what we’re covering:

🚫 No Love for Busch – Why is Craig Counsell still platooning Michael Busch for Justin Turner? The numbers don’t lie… and it has to stop.

💪 Finding Ways to Win – This 2025 Cubs team isn’t just good — they’re versatile. Power, speed, defense — they’re beating...

Episode 20 of Club 1:20 is live, and we’re checking in on the Cubs as we cross the one-third mark of the 2025 season.

This week’s topics:

🩹 Oblique Outbreak – What’s with all the oblique injuries? Is this a fluke or a sign of a deeper issue?

📈 Cubs Check-Up – Just over 60 games in, how should we feel about this team? Are they contenders or hanging by a thread?

📦 Trade Deadline Priorities – Starter, bullpen arm, or bat? What shou...

Club 1:20 is back with Episode 19, and we’re breaking down a week full of adversity, adjustments, and opportunity for the Cubs.

Here’s what we’re talking about:

✅ Getaway Day Cure – The Cubs are finally winning the final game of series. What’s changed — and why does it matter?

🚑 Injury Bug Bites – More names are headed to the IL. How does this impact the depth chart and daily lineup?

🔁 Roster Shuffle – Who’s getting the call? Who...

Club 1:20 Episode 18 is here, and this week we’re diving into the weird, the wild, and the winning ways in Wrigleyville.

Here’s what we’re covering:

👶 Quality Baby – Something’s in the Wrigley water… Dansby, Tucker, and Theobar are all having babies. Is this the secret to a hot streak?

⚡ PCA is Lightning – Pete Crow-Armstrong is scorching hot, and it’s electric. Is this his breakout moment?

🎙️ Welcome to the Show – The kids are h...

Club 1:20 Ep. 17 is here, and the Cubs are heating up just in time for summer.

This week we dive into:

🔥 Dansby Streaking – Moving to the 8-spot has flipped the switch for Swanson. Is this the key to keeping him hot? 💸 Bargain Finds – Jed Hoyer’s offseason moves had Cubs fans scratching their heads… but now he’s looking like a genius. ⚾ Hitters Hit – Good hitters find ways to produce — and this Cubs lineup is showing up when it m...

In Episode 16 of Club 1:20, we break down a pivotal week in Cubs baseball:

• Lineup Shakeup – Dansby Swanson gets dropped to the 8-hole. What’s the reason, and what’s the message it sends?

• Shōta Imanaga – Another dominant outing, but leg cramps cut it short. Should Cubs fans be worried?

• Extend Jed? – We want him to extend players... but what’s Jed Hoyer’s future with the Cubs?

• Prospect Props – When will Owen Caissie, Mois...

The Cubs just swept the Dodgers — and we’re fired up. On this week’s episode of Club 1:20, we break down the series, dive into recent roster moves, and get real about what it takes to stay in The Show. Plus, a spicy "Would You Rather" debate: 2025 World Series or a 10-year extension for Kyle Tucker?

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The Cubs are facing some big questions this week, and Club 1:20 is diving headfirst into the chaos.

🔹 Justin Steele is likely done for the season — how do the Cubs patch the rotation? 🔹 Is the bullpen finally turning a corner after a rocky start? 🔹 Matt Shaw is headed back to Iowa... were the Cubs too aggressive with him? 🔹 Rumors are swirling about possible extensions for PCA and Kyle Tucker — what would those deals even look ...

We’re LIVE for Episode 13 of Club 1:20, and this one’s loaded with big Cubs talk. Are the 2025 Cubs truly built for this grind-it-out, high-pressure style of baseball? We break down the identity of this team, expose the weakest link, and take a close look at the Cubs’ aggressive running game.

We’re also predicting the next wave of roster moves, highlighting Dansby Swanson’s red-hot start in Lieutenant Dan, and unveiling the latest ...

It’s been a BIG week for Cubs fans — and we’ve got all the heat. 🔥 This week on Club 1:20, we dive into:

⚔️ Stix vs. Swords Update — Who's winning the battle: Cubs hitters or Cubs pitchers? 💣 New Torpedo Bats — Are these the game-changer everyone’s talking about? 🧤 Catching Fire — Cubs catchers are rolling. We break down the recent surge behind the plate. 💪 Bullpen Breakdown — What's Wrong? 📊 Week 1 Roundup — Surprises, st...

🚨 Opening Day is Here! Cubs Talk & Nate’s Dawg Pound | Club 1:20 Podcast🚨

Welcome back to Club 1:20! ⚾

🔥 Topics This Week:

✅ Would You Rather – Who made the Opening Day roster? Are there guys we’d rather see? ✅ Rotation Roll Out – What does the Cubs' starting rotation look like, and what are our thoughts?

✅ Nico Returns – Nico Hoerner is back! What can we expect from him in 2025?

✅ Rookie Expectations – How will the Cubs' ro...