Best Morning Mash Up Podcasts (2025)

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Why Colin Rea has struggled and Cubs will use an opener for Ben Brown 8:08

29m ago8:08

8:08

Lance Brozdowski digs into Cubs right-hander Colin Rea's recent struggles against the Reds and the clever decision to have an opener ahead of Ben Brown in Game 2 of the NL Central series at Wrigley Field.

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Cubs Weekly: Ian Happ recounts Pete Crow-Armstrong's rise to stardom 24:19

21h ago24:19

24:19

Cubs left fielder Ian Happ joined the Cubs Weekly Podcast, presented by Wintrust, to chat with Lance Brozdowski about two teammates who are in the early NL MVP conversation -- Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Tucker. Is Happ surprised at PCA's sudden power production? What is one thing fans don't know about him? What is it like hitting in front of Kyle…

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Dirty Sodas & The Art of Soaking - Satisfying Ep 72 1:01:54

1d ago1:01:54

1:01:54

Sam and Nicole talk about going through guilt trips as kids, reading contracts, Memorial Day BBQs, Final Destination, Mormon dirts sodas, soaking, and moreBy Sam Roberts, Nicole Ryan

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Melty B 44:19

2d ago44:19

44:19

On today's episode of Have Kids They Said, hosts Rich and Nicole serve up a whirlwind of parenting chaos, personal confessions, and hilarious hot takes. From deep dives into the mental health of both moms and dads, to Nicole dropping a juicy secret, the duo covers everything from animal appendages to elite continental breakfasts at Holiday Inn Expr…

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When should a pitcher add a new pitch? 9:09

1d ago9:09

9:09

Marquee Sports Network analyst and former minor league coach Katie Krall discusses how pitchers develop new pitches and uses her baseball background to discuss the development process.

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MY MOP! 1:37:16

1d ago1:37:16

1:37:16

Welp, it's our 150th episode, and we have a lot to say about life, the universe, tor johnson, hot sauces, UHF, toys, marvel legends, werner herzog, boys without bones, man I could go on and on or you could just listen yourself.By Countkreepyhead

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Here's why Cubs rookie pitcher Cade Horton is a player development success 10:27

2d ago10:27

10:27

Lance Brozdowski digs into the evolution of Chicago Cubs rookie right-hander Cade Horton's approach to lefty hitters and listens to president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer's thoughts on oblique injuries across Major League Baseball.

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Rated R for Rhino 38:26

4d ago38:26

38:26

With Nicole off on a well-earned vacation, Rich is joined by his longtime radio pal Niko for a dad-filled takeover of the pod. The two kick things off reminiscing about becoming dads around the same time, how their crew first came together, and the wild ride from those early days to now. They dive into their joint Memorial Day weekend adventure, fe…

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What projections say about Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong's 40-40 chances 8:13

4d ago8:13

8:13

Lance Brozdowski provides some updates on injuries before Katie Krall joins his to discuss projections and how important they are in valuation and contextualization of a player's performance, such as Cubs breakout star Pete Crow-Armstrong.

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Seiya Suzuki and the Cubs' offense cannot be stopped 11:29

5d ago11:29

11:29

Lance Brozdowski digs into the Chicago Cubs' insane offensive run over the past few weeks, with contributions from Seiya Suzuki and, unexpectedly Sunday, Reese McGuire. Stick around for a preview of the Cubs-Rockies series at Wrigley Field and how Coors Field affects hitter perception of pitch shapes.…

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How Miguel Amaya injury might impact Cubs; Julian Merryweather DFA'd 8:41

6d ago8:41

8:41

Lance Brozdowski digs into the implications of Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya's oblique strain, which he sustained Saturday against the Reds, and discusses if Moisés Ballesteros or Reese McGuire will be called up from Triple-A Iowa to replace him. Lance also analyzes the Cubs' decision to designate struggling reliever Julian Merryweather for assignment.…

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The Pete Crow-Armstrong Game just happened 9:38

6d ago9:38

9:38

Lance Brozdowski digs into a historic night from Pete Crow-Armstrong as he hit two home runs in the Cubs' series-opening win in Cincinnati. We'll hear some crazy stats on the home runs and listen to what Cubs manager Craig Counsell and PCA thought of his heroics.

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Cubs Weekly: Ryan Dempster analyzes MLB's pitching evolution 24:17

8d ago24:17

24:17

Ryan Dempster joins Lance Brozdowski on the Cubs Weekly Podcast, presented by Wintrust, to break down all things pitching, from his 16-year MLB career to the current state of the game. Dempster analyzes pitch grips, talks strategy and how to balance data with experience on the mound. The duo also chats about how pitchers discuss the art with other …

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Fill'er Up 41:07

9d ago41:07

41:07

In this episode of Have Kids They Said, Rich and Nicole spiral from summer planning stress to existential dread—with plenty of laughs (and chaos) along the way. Rich delivers heartbreaking news about American cheese that shakes Nicole to her core. They dive into the science behind your morning coffee routine, debate whether Taylor Swift is quietly …

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Can Pete-Crow Armstrong have a 40-40 season? 6:49

9d ago6:49

6:49

Lance Brozdowski throws to an interview with Bruce Levine, Elise Menaker and Ryan Sweeney as they analyze whether PCA can put together a 40-40 season.

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Cubs rout Marlins, plus Statcast's new hitter swing data 9:29

10d ago9:29

9:29

Lance Brozdowski analyzes another big offensive game from Cubs hitters and reviews what new hitter metrics we can analyze publicly with Statcast's latest release.

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Boil a hot dog for the lord 2:04:49

10d ago2:04:49

2:04:49

Rejoice as we find life after the death of skype! The boys are back with talk of blind boxes, sad clowns and the proper way to cook hot dogs.By Countkreepyhead

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Nooks and Crannies 45:15

11d ago45:15

45:15

This week on Have Kids, They Said, Nicole is joined by a very special guest, Sara, aka Rich’s better half, who steps in while he’s out. The episode kicks off with birthday madness: Are kids' gift expectations getting totally out of hand? Nicole and Sara weigh in with personal stories, including Nicole’s hilarious (and slightly terrifying) tale of w…

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Who will record Cubs' next save with Porter Hodge on IL? 9:29

10d ago9:29

9:29

Lance Brozdowski examines who will earn the next save for the Cubs with Porter Hodge hitting the IL, Matt Shaw's MLB return, and a potential third base trade target for the July 31 trade deadline.

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Pete Crow-Armstrong, Colin Rea seal Cubs' Crosstown Classic sweep of White Sox 9:48

12d ago9:48

9:48

Lance Brozdowski discusses one particular stat that enables the Cubs pitching staff's success, highlights the force that is Pete Crow-Armstrong, and chats with rookie right-hander Cade Horton about his first taste of MLB life.

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Should the Cubs recall Matt Shaw after his Triple-A breakout? 10:23

13d ago10:23

10:23

Lance Brozdowski examines whether the Chicago Cubs should recall hot-hitting prospect Matt Shaw from Triple-A Iowa to fill their third base hole as the team continues its scorching stretch of offensive production with another Crosstown Classic win over the White Sox at Wrigley Field.

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Did Kyle Tucker just break out of a slump? 8:48

14d ago8:48

8:48

Lance Brozdowski analyzes a series-opening win for the Cubs against the crosstown rival White Sox, including a potential slump-buster day for superstar slugger Kyle Tucker.

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Cubs Weekly: Cliff Floyd breaks down Pete Crow-Armstrong, Dansby Swanson 24:42

15d ago24:42

24:42

Cliff Floyd joins Lance Brozdowski on the Cubs Weekly Podcast, presented by Wintrust, to break down Pete-Crow Armstrong's hot start, Dansby Swanson's rebound and Seiya Suzuki's underappreciated bat. They also chat about Cliff Floyd's career and how he'd fare if he stepped in the box against a major league arm today.…

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The Meaning of Life & Love on the Spectrum - Satisfying Ep 71 1:07:28

15d ago1:07:28

1:07:28

Sam and Nicole talk about Nicole's instagram habits, mother's day, the meaning of life and existence, Love on the Spectrum, and moreBy Sam Roberts, Nicole Ryan

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*69 41:36

16d ago41:36

41:36

Nicole rolls in rocking the gun show (thank you, no shirt sleeves), and things spiral hilariously from there. The duo tackles tattoos, parent exhaustion, and Nicole’s schedule that would break mere mortals. A wild convo about jersey numbers leads to a very awkward rabbit hole. 👀 Matt drops in with a story every dad dreads from his youth, Benny’s re…

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What's behind Jameson Taillon's recent struggles? 9:53

15d ago9:53

9:53

Lance Brozdowski breaks down Jameson Taillon's recent struggles with home runs and previews the crosstown rivalry between the White Sox and Cubs this weekend.

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Justin Turner walks off Marlins; Alex Cohen gives Moisés Ballesteros scouting report 13:26

16d ago13:26

13:26

Lance Brozdowski recaps a thrilling Cubs win over the Miami Marlins, then is joined by Marquee Sports Network play-by-play announcer Alex Cohen to discuss the offensive impact that recent call-up Moisés Ballesteros could have with Ian Happ sidelined.

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Popetuationship 47:27

18d ago47:27

47:27

On this episode, Rich and Nicole have had it—why do kids treat parents like background noise? Rich shares a classic moment of Ben-level sass, while Nicole shows that baby her might’ve been a Prince lookalike. It only gets weirder when Rich admits he had a dream he was dating someone very unexpected… and then Matt randomly shows up, asking the exact…

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How MLB organizations write and leverage scouting reports 12:27

17d ago12:27

12:27

Marquee Sports Network’s Katie Krall breaks down how to write a scouting report, the way front offices assign scouting coverage, and what to look for when watching at home or Wrigley Field.

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Has the strike zone shrunk? 9:05

19d ago9:05

9:05

Lance Brozdowski digs into how the strike zone has changed this season because of an adjustment in how umpires are graded alongside Katie Krall, one of the newest members of the Marquee Sports Network team.

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Former Cubs pitcher Ray Burris shares biggest lessons from his career 9:19

19d ago9:19

9:19

Lance Brozdowski tosses to an interview with former Chicago Cubs pitcher Ray Burris, Elise Menaker and Ryan Sweeney as they chat about Burris' career, how to learn from failure, his interactions with Ben Brown and more.

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Why use an opener for Cade Horton's MLB debut? 10:26

20d ago10:26

10:26

Lance Brozdowski digs into the Cubs' loss on the road against the Mets and considers whether this is the optimal rollout for their top pitching prospect, Cade Horton, potentially pitching out of the bullpen tomorrow behind Brad Keller.

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Cubs Weekly: Bruce Levine talks Cubs deadline moves, contracts for Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Tucker 27:16

22d ago27:16

27:16

On the latest episode of the Cubs Weekly Podcast, presented by Wintrust, Lance Brozdowski talks with Bruce Levine, covering everything from the best Cubs offenses he's ever seen, whether he's surprised Pete Crow-Armstrong rejected a Cubs' extension offer this offseason, and how the pending CBA negotiations after the 2026 season will impact spending…

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Liar, Liar, Snaps on Fire 47:54

22d ago47:54

47:54

On today’s episode of Have Kids They Said, Rich and Nicole tackle the big question: what do moms really want for Mother’s Day (and what’s just painfully cheesy)? Rich spirals about keeping the podcast fun, while Nicole vents about Matt the Grouch and their marital communication breakdown. They react to a wild survey on why first dates flop—cue Rich…

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Sinners, 2 Liters, and Airplane Bathrooms - Satisfying Ep 70 1:00:18

22d ago1:00:18

1:00:18

Sam & Nicole talk about Nicole getting her kids not to bully, the movie Sinners, method actors, buying 2 Liters instead of 20 oz, airplane bathroom accidents, and moreBy Sam Roberts, Nicole Ryan

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When will Cade Horton debut? Let's preview the Mets series 10:33

23d ago10:33

10:33

Lance Brozdowski previews a massive series coming up this weekend in New York between the Mets and Cubs. We'll dig into how you pitch to Pete Alonso and whether the Cubs top pitching prospect, Cade Horton, will make his MLB debut

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Cubs squander extra-innings opportunity at Wrigley 8:44

23d ago8:44

8:44

Lance Brozdowski recaps the Cubs' tough 14-5 extra-innings loss to the San Francisco Giants, then goes into the time machine to reflect on Kerry Wood's 20-strikeout game, which happened 27 years ago on May 6, 1998.

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Tap, Tap...Before You Enter 46:13

25d ago46:13

46:13

On this week’s episode of Have Kids They Said, your favorite hosts Rich and Nicole are serving up laughs, chaos, and a little bit of wisdom—parenting-style. Rich kicks things off with a dilemma: should Matt splurge on Knicks tickets or keep it responsible? Nicole has thoughts. Meanwhile, Rich and Benny are living their best bro life—baseball and Po…

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Is Kyle Tucker driving the Cubs' offensive dominance? 8:21

25d ago8:21

8:21

Lance Brozdowski recaps another big win at home over the San Francisco Giants and delves into how much of an effect Kyle Tucker is having on the numerous other Cubs hitters who have made considerable year-over-year improvements.

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The fallout from Shota Imanaga's injury 10:07

26d ago10:07

10:07

Lance Brozdowski digs into the hamstring injury that Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga sustained Sunday in Milwaukee and reviews the options to potentially start in his place, including Cade Horton and Chris Flexen.

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The 'Bat Revolution' is upon us 6:58

27d ago6:58

6:58

Katie Krall, one of the newest members of the Marquee Sports Network team, speaks with Keenan Long, the founder of Longball Labs, to detail the evolution of the only tool that hitters have—a bat. Let's learn how no two bats are the same and how players are optimizing a simple piece of wood to help them succeed.…

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Why Seiya Suzuki, Ian Happ are the unsung heroes of the 2025 Cubs offense 8:58

27d ago8:58

8:58

Lance Brozdowski breaks down a rout of the Brewers in Milwaukee before highlighting two Cubs hitters who have made dramatic improvements at the plate -- Ian Happ and Seiya Suzuki.

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Cubs rout Paul Skenes, Brewers series preview, PLUS Moisés Ballesteros fit? 10:14

29d ago10:14

10:14

Lance Brozdowski analyzes the Chicago Cubs' offensive production against Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes, previews the series against the Brewers in Milwaukee, and talks about if there's a fit for hot-hitting catcher prospect Moises Ballesteros in the majors.

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Kissin' and Touching Boobies 50:19

30d ago50:19

50:19

On this week’s episode of Have Kids They Said, Rich unveils yet another new diet plan and somehow takes credit for Nicole and Matt’s entire marriage (yes, seriously). Nicole brings her daughter Parker on the mic to get to the bottom of whether she actually flipped her mom the bird—things get...complicated. Rich goes full nerd over his favorite Hist…

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How the Cubs' offense can beat Pirates ace Paul Skenes 10:02

30d ago10:02

10:02

Lance Brozdowski digs into what makes Pittsburgh Pirates starter Paul Skenes so good and which Chicago Cubs hitters have the best shot to do damage versus one of the best pitchers in MLB.

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Can Cade Horton make the Cubs even better? 10:48

1M ago10:48

10:48

Lance Brozdowski digs into the underlying data of Cade Horton's hot start at Triple-A Iowa and recaps a big 9-0 Chicago Cubs win over the Pittsburgh Pirates to begin a six-game road trip.

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Snip Happens 44:23

1M ago44:23

44:23

In this episode, Nicole is not okay with Keegan’s fresh haircut, and she’s letting it be known. Meanwhile, Rich is still salty about saving a kid from a poop disaster and getting zero thanks. Rude! The two debate the ultimate superhero and which ice cream is the best for a fun family treat. Nicole dives into the interview drama of Bill Belichick’s …

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The odd part of the zone where Pete Crow-Armstrong is mashing 11:06

1M ago11:06

11:06

Lance Brozdowski recaps the Cubs' "Sunday Night Baseball" loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, previews the series against the Pittsburgh Pirates, and digs into a particular part of the zone where Pete Crow-Armstrong is barreling balls better than anybody else in MLB.

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How Colin Rea has dominated 2025 10:35

1M ago10:35

10:35

Lance Brozdowski digs into one of the Cubs' surprise arms of the 2025 season, right-hander Colin Rea, along with a brief recap of the Saturday loss to the Philadelphia Phillies.

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Are Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals a starting pitcher trade match? 12:56

1M ago12:56

12:56

Lance Brozdowski recaps a Friday Cubs win over the Philadelphia Phillies with a fantastic outing from Colin Rea, before listening to a conversation between Bruce Levine, Cole Wright and Ryan Sweeney on the potential starting pitcher acquisitions Chicago could make.

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