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Cubs Talk Podcast

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The Cubs Talk Podcast breaks down all things baseball on the North Side. Host Leila Rahimi, James Neveau, and Nate Poppen bring insider perspectives, regular player interviews, and news updates during the team’s pursuit of another championship. New episodes release every Wednesday morning.
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The Big Ten Country Podcast is your home for BIG TIME coverage of the Big Ten Conference. Co-hosts James Neveau and Kenneth Davis are joined by Big Ten coaches, players, and beat reporters to discuss and analyze your favorite teams. From football to basketball, baseball and everything in between, The Big Ten Country Podcast is your home for 365 coverage of the Big Ten Conference. New episodes drop every Sunday and Wednesday morning.
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Traditional Big Ten powers had big statements to make Saturday, and they obliged. Penn State used a stifling defense and a potent rush attack to down Illinois in Happy Valley, while Jeremiah Smith continued to dazzle the nation in an Ohio State romp over Michigan State. Ken and James also break down Indiana's 5-0 start and Michigan's bounce back af…
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The Cubs Talk podcast takes a look at the 2024 season, evaluating the biggest successes, including the development of Michael Busch and the emergence of Shota Imanaga, and the biggest failures as the team once again misses the playoffs. The crew then evaluates the road ahead for 2025, with free agency and the trade market both serving as avenues fo…
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Two of the top teams in the Big Ten will face their first conference tests this week, and Kenneth Davis and James Neveau are breaking it all down. Eleven Warriors' Dan Hope discusses Ohio State's showdown with Michigan State, evaluating how the team's defense plans to slow down Jordan Chiles and the devastating run game the Buckeyes have deployed t…
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Several teams made big statements in the Big Ten this weekend, with Illinois' win over Nebraska showcasing the grit of Luke Altmyer and the strategic genius of Aaron Henry. Michigan also proved that reports of their demise were premature in a run-fueled win over USC, with Kalel Mullings stealing the show in Ann Arbor. The guys also praise Iowa for …
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Big Ten conference matchups take center stage this week, starting with a Friday throwdown between Illinois and Nebraska. Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner discusses Dylan Raiola's strong play, whether Illinois can cause issues for the freshman, and how Pat Bryant has come into his own in 2024. Ryan Abraham of USCFootball.com then breaks down USC-Mich…
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Evan Altman, from Cubs Insider, joins Jeremy & Pat this week. Busch has a big week, Hendricks pitches well. The bad was the Cubs losing 3 straight games, 2 to the Rockies, effectively ending their playoff hopes. We look at the rest of the schedule, and close the show with the 84 Cubs. Enjoy....Go Cubs!…
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Rivalry and statement games dotted the Big Ten's schedule this week, and James Neveau and Kenneth Davis have a full recap. Washington drops the Apple Cup, while Oregon blasts Oregon State in a one-sided Civil War showdown. The guys also have plenty of reaction to Alabama thrashing Wisconsin, Indiana and Kurtis Rourke making a statement at the Rose …
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Controversy follows Notre Dame into their matchup against Purdue, with questions around quarterback Riley Leonard and the effectiveness of head coach Marcus Freeman. Shaun Davis of the Lucky Lefty Podcast discusses those challenges. Whether Purdue, led by Hudson Card and Devin Mockobee, are primed to pull off an upset against the Irish (1:00). Jake…
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It was a busy weekend in Big Ten Country, and James Neveau and Kenneth Davis serve as your tour guides. The guys break down Michigan's loss to Texas and evaluate the Longhorns as a title contender. The guys then discuss a close win for Dillon Gabriel and Oregon, and break down Nebraska's defensive showcase against Coach Prime's Colorado squad. Illi…
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It's been quite the ride for the Chicago Cubs this week, and James Neveau and Leila Rahimi break it all down on Cubs Talk. Shota Imanaga and the Cubs combine for a no-hitter, but did Craig Counsell make the right call in pulling him, and just how amazing has the hurler's season been? Leila and James then discuss the return of Anthony Rizzo to Wrigl…
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It is a jam-packed week of games in the Big Ten, and Ken Davis and James Neveau have a preview of all the action to come. The guys discuss the Iowa-Iowa State rivalry, and whether Cade McNamara can help guide the offense to another big week. They then tackle Oregon after a lackluster Week 1, and whether they could be in for a test vs. Boise State. …
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Drew Allar and Penn State pick up a huge road win over West Virginia, and Ken Davis and James Neveau are discussing what made Saturday's Nittany Lions triumph so remarkable. They heap praise on Tom Allen's defense and look at the road ahead after the victory. The guys then turn to Miller Moss and USC after an impressive win over LSU. Can Lincoln Ri…
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It's FINALLY college football season, and Ken Davis and James Neveau are here with questions and predictions for the Big Ten. Who will head to New York for the Heisman Trophy presentation? Who is the most overrated team in the Big Ten? Can Ohio State capture a national title, or will Oregon stand in their way? The guys answer all those questions, t…
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Matt Trueblood joins Jeremy & Pat this week. We recap Baez returning to Wrigley Field. PCA and Amaya are having a month, we dive deep into whats happening. We preview the upcoming schedule, and we close the show talking 84 Cubs. Enjoy..... Go Cubs!
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Penn State has been flirting with playoff contention for years, but is this the year they score a date to the dance? Johnny McGonigal from PennLive dives into that question by examining the prospects for Drew Allar this season, how a new-look offensive line could keep him upright, and whether a defense with new coordinator Tom Allen, newly minted e…
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It's been a rough road for the Ohio State Buckeyes as they watched Michigan capture a national title, but can Ryan Day turn things around in Columbus? Ken Davis and James Neveau chat with Eleven Warriors' Dan Hope about Ohio State, and how the team could be poised to take steps forward even without Marvin Harrison Jr. Will Howard's strong fall camp…
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Kyle Stanley, from The Setup Man Podcast, joins Jeremy & Pat this week. We discuss the state of the Cubs bullpen. We analyze the upcoming schedule. We break down the 6th Inning Pitching proposal. Did the Cubs go over the luxury task? We close talking this week in 84 Cubs. Enjoy....Go Cubs!
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The Chicago Cubs are fresh off a sweep at the hands of the Cleveland Guardians, leaving Leila Rahimi and James Neveau to ask where things stand with a quarter of the season remaining. The duo chat about missed opportunities in Cleveland, how moral victories at this stage of the year have lost meaning, and whether there is any hope at all of the Cub…
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On this episode of the Big Ten Country Podcast, host Kenneth Davis is joined by Ethan Segall, editor-in-chief of InsideNU, to preview Northwestern's football season, discussing the university's plans for a new facility, head coach David Braun's first full year after last season's scandal, and the team's quarterback situation and playmakers on offen…
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Sara Sanchez joins Jeremy & Pat this week. We debate if the Cubs could be a playoff team. Cubs Sweep the season series with the White Sox. We discuss the current state of the team ahead of a soft upcoming schedule. We preview the week that will be. We close the show, as we do every week, discussing this week in the 84 Cubs season. Enjoy....and Go C…
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The Illinois Fighting Illini want to make their stamp on the new Big Ten but can they do it? James Neveau and Kenneth Davis preview the season for the Illini with head football coach Bret Bielema as they discuss his roster, his recruitment for this year, and his expectations for his team. Later in the show, James and Ken are joined by Illinois beat…
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In a jampacked Big Ten Country, Kenneth Davis and James Neveau take a look at the upcoming seasons for Iowa and Wisconsin, both of whom are hoping to take leaps forward after significant changes in the offseason. They start with Iowa and John Steppe of the Cedar Rapids Gazette, evaluating whether a new-look offense with Cade McNamara at the helm an…
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Luke Mullin of the Lincoln Journal Star joins Big Ten Country to talk all things Cornhuskers. The hype around Dylan Raiola is the talk of Lincoln, but how is the quarterback handling the pressure and bonding with his teammates? How is his commitment to the Huskers a byproduct of Matt Rhule's intense reshaping of the program? Finally, can the Husker…
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In the latest Big Ten Country college football season preview, James Neveau and Kenneth Davis turn their eyes toward the great state of Michigan. Aaron McMann helps the guys break down the first season under new head coach Sherrone Moore, who will take over as quarterback for the Wolverines, and how players like Will Johnson and Donovan Edwards wil…
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In a post-trade deadline edition of the Cubs Talk podcast, Leila Rahimi and James Neveau break down all the moves the Cubs made in the leadup to deadline. Isaac Paredes arrives on the North Side of Chicago, but is the upgrade worth the cost the Cubs gave up in losing Christopher Morel? And do Paredes' statistics paint a stark picture of what he can…
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In a jampacked episode of Big Ten Country, Ken Davis and James Neveau kick off their college football previews with a look at all four of the new West Coast teams joining the conference. They get started with Antonio Morales, who breaks down USC's future in a post-Caleb Williams world (7:47). Alec Dietz then joins the show to debate whether Oregon …
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On the latest Cubs Talk Podcast, host James Neveau is joined by Greg Huss, host of the Cubs on Deck Podcast and co-founder of NorthsideBound.com, to dive deep into the Cubs' strategy and future. They discuss potential trade deadline moves (1:55), emphasizing that any decisions need to keep next year’s competition in mind. Greg breaks down why Pete …
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Comedian Kevin McCaffrey joins Jeremy & Pat this week. We recap the Cubs performace heading into the All Star break. Jed Hoyer has some interesting comments, and we speculate on his future with the Cubs. The trade deadline is approaching, we assess the current state of the team and so much more. Enjoy.....and Go Cubs!…
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On the latest Cubs Talk Podcast, Leila Rahimi and Nate Poppen dive into the Cubs' selection of Cam Smith from Florida State with the 14th pick and whether he's truly a third baseman (0:54). They tackle the issue of having too many young bats without a defensive position (4:00) and discuss the Cubs' draft strategy (5:25). Leila argues the importance…
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In this episode of the Big Ten Country Podcast, host Kenneth Davis is joined by Mike Straw of Insider Gaming to dive into the highly anticipated EA Sports College Football 25. They discuss their favorite teams to play with (0:48), address issues with the Ultimate Team mode (3:30), and break down the Road to Glory mode (6:16). Mike shares insights o…
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James Neveau and Leila Rahimi run through a jampacked week in Cubs baseball, starting with Shota Imanaga's selection to the All-Star Game. The duo chats about his incredible rookie season, and shares a surprising comp for Michael Busch's campaign so far. Later, Leila and James discuss the unfortunate injury for Brennen Davis, and react to Colten Br…
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With football season drawing closer, James Neveau and Kenneth Davis break down their Big Ten football power rankings. The guys dive into the significant changes at Maryland and Rutgers and debate whether Dylan Raiola can vault Nebraska up the ranks this season. Later, the duo evaluates how the new West Coast schools will fare and whether Lincoln Ri…
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Leila Rahimi and James Neveau break down the Cubs' series loss against the Milwaukee Brewers and the sad state of the team as July begins. They discuss the lackluster performances of key players, the team's failed free agent acquisitions and trades heading into the 2024 season, and whether the team can actually pull out of their current tailspin. T…
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Matt Trueblood joins Jeremy & Pat this week. We discuss the Cubs disastrous. We talk about the offense concerns, including PCA and Bellingers struggles. Are the Cubs sellers already? We talk about the current state and whats next. We end the show talking this week in 1984 Cubs history. Enjoy.....and Go Cubs!!…
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In a jampacked Big Ten Country, Kenneth Davis and James Neveau round up all the latest happenings from the NBA Draft and free agency period. The guys react to Memphis taking Zach Edey at No. 9 and evaluate whether he'll be a starter or reserve in his rookie year. The guys also praise the Miami Heat's pickup of Kel'el Ware and discuss the Timberwolv…
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The Cubs Talk podcast takes another look at the struggling North Siders as they drop three-of-four to the Giants and hit the halfway mark of their season. James Neveau and Peter Marzano discuss the shoddy bullpen and the shocking resurgence of Kyle Hendricks before getting into their midseason awards. Shota Imanaga is likely the team’s first-half M…
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Paul Noonan joins Jeremy & Pat this week to preview the upcoming series with the Brewers. 40th Anniversary of the Ryne Sandberg game, and Sandberg gets his statue at Wrigley. We talk about the controversy around the 2 buildings on Sheffield, & More!
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For the first time in a month, the Cubs have won a three-game series, and James Neveau, Nate Poppen and Peter Marzano break it all down. Kyle Hendricks’ dramatic improvement in June is showcased, along with Ian Happ’s recent surge in extra-base hits and impactful moments. The guys then discuss swing tweaks made by Dansby Swanson, and evaluate wheth…
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In today’s Big Ten Country, Kenneth Davis and James Neveau welcome SB Nation Draft Expert Ricky O’Donnell to the program. They take a deep dive into the draft stock of Zach Edey, the limitations and the strengths that could either make or break his NBA career, and what teams may be the best fit for his skillset. Later, Ricky breaks down Kel’El Ware…
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James Neveau, from NBC Chicago, joins Jeremy & Pat this week. We recap another losing series, this time to the Cardinals. Cubs are in last place, we disucss roster options. We look ahead to important games against the Giants. We recap a huge week for the 84 Cubs.....Enjoy, and Go Cubs!
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On the latest Big Ten Country Podcast, James Neveau and Kenneth Davis discuss if Caitlin Clark is learning as she goes as the Indiana Fever beat the Chicago Sky again. They go in-depth into former Fighting Illini Coleman Hawkins' offseason ending with a major NIL deal after transferring to Kansas State, was that the best move for him? Later, the du…
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In a subdued Cubs Talk podcast, James Neveau and Peter Marzano ask the question that's on everybody's minds: Can the 2024 Cubs pull out of their tailspin and make the playoffs? The guys break down the loss to the Rays, question Jed Hoyer's decision-making in constructing this year's roster, and wonder if the team's offense can break out of its slum…
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In today's Big Ten Country, James Neveau and Kenneth Davis take a look at the hardest football schedules in the Big Ten, as ranked recently by The Sporting News (2:45). The guys examine the gauntlet defending champion Michigan will have to go through (3:30), and how Lincoln Riley and USC are being welcomed into the conference. The guys also evaluat…
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