Love the show and Leila is fantastic. While Peter is very knowledgeable about the Cubs, his mono-tone delivery and constant use of the word, “Absolutely” (especially to begin just about every response) is maddening and boring. I can’t help but lose interest in this podcast when Peter is co-hosting. Please remove him from the show!
Great podcast! Friendly vibe. The reason I am not into podcasts much is that the people on them seem so obsessed with hearing themselves talk or they try too hard to be funny. Not this one - it’s chill and like hanging with friends discussing my favorite obsession - the Cubs!
The previous iteration of this podcast with Kap and Gordon was solid. This new version, however, is a challenging listen. For example, nearly every time a rival team has signed a player during this off season, this group spends 45 minutes wondering aloud “why the Cubs didn’t do that deal” for said player. And then they reach the conclusion that they “don’t understand” what the Cubs/Jed are doing. My two cents: If you truly don’t understand why the Cubs wouldn’t ink a 3yr/$33M deal for Robert Stephenson — LOL — then perhaps you shouldn’t be hosting a baseball podcast.
I listen for another opinion on the Cubs. I like it much better when Leila isn’t on. I find her negative, self-deprecating, and with few actual helpful opinions.
Can Peter start a sentence with saying “Yeah I mean…” followed my a barrage of more “I mean”? 35 times on 10-11 cast. Then we have Nate with his constant “honestly” and “obviously”. Why am I still even listening? Painful.
Exceptionally mid takes, seems like they spend more time plugging affiliate shows than actually watching games or analyzing play.
Edit: significantly less mid as of late, up to 4 stars
The intro of classic Cubs highlights never fails to give me chills. It’s all downhill from there, however. If Millennials reading advanced statistics and giving hot takes is your thing, then you’ll like this podcast. If you want actual substance from writers and others with insider access to the cubs, you are late to the party as Kap and Gordon got dismissed several months ago.
The old hosts have a new show! Look up the Rekap! They have better takes and you don’t have to hear the same PointsBets advertisement read every single week.
Well, this USED to be my favorite Cubs podcast but it is now a NEGLECTED dumpster fire. Today is July 28 and the last release was July 19. We are in the heart of the baseball season approaching the trade deadline and NOTHING!!!! James, Leila and Nate thank you for absolutely abandoning this podcast. Since your last pod (WELL OVER A WEEK AGO) the Cubs took 3 of 4 against the Cards, swept the Sox in that dump of a ballpark in a two-game series and took the first of three against the Cards. OH…AND are at .500. Plenty to talk about but you aren’t doing ANYTHING. Find new hosts because NONE of you clearly have the time. I miss Kap and Gordon. Sad, I have put more into this review than you have the podcast in the past week plus.
Umps are sending a message to Suzuki by calling balls as strikes?!? Baseball has rules and Suzuki has a good eye. Umps do not get to send messages, that’s not part of the game. Worst comment ever.
I have listened to this podcast for many years, really enjoyed Kap and Gordon’s personalities and their views were generally well thought out and relatable to the common fan. Tim was definitely growing into a solid contributor too. Sad NBC decided to cut these guys out. Will follow them through other avenues. “On To Waveland” is a much better podcast than this, so if you’re a listener like me that feels ditched by NBC, go to The Athletic and enjoy that podcast.
Missing Gordon Whittenmeyer. These people spend their days in a studio pontificating their hot takes and uninformed fan opinions.
No insight. Not even up to date news. Their show prep is pulling opinions out of their nether regions.
Save your time. Too many other worthwhile Cubs podcasts out there to waste it with these clowns. NBC Chicago does not care whether you listen or not apparently.
Listen to Onto Waveland, which actually features beat writers.
I used to look forward to this each week with Kap and Gordon and Tim. Seems boring now and they aren’t as knowledgeable nor do they seem to be die hard cubs or baseball fans. I enjoyed listening to people who have honest opinions and didn’t just tow the company line.
After Kap and crew left I really wanted to give this new team a chance, but after hearing Leila repeatedly suggest having Bellinger “slide over” to CF, I have lost all hope.
Belli hasn’t played anywhere but CF. If you can’t even keep our outfielders positions straight, why am I listening?
From time to time I would turn the episode off when I got tired of hearing Kap and Gordon screaming at one another or constantly ripping the Ricketts family instead of talking about something else… now I long for those days.
I have struggled to listen to the episodes that have come out since the beginning of the year.
I will probably be moving and leaving this podcast behind.
I would love to write a review and give 0 stars
But no thanks. This was great the way it was and I won’t listen anymore unfortunately. Kap, Gordon and Tim were great together. Kap and Gordon had energy. This is just another marquee broadcast.
With the recent changes to the Cast this podcast has lost me. These “Company Men/ Woman” are just boring to listen to. At least Gordon/Kap/Tim spoke their mind and truth and the opinion normally mirrored that of the fans. Listen to the Company PR people spew sunshine and roses is just boring.
I know sometimes you run your show from Wrigley, but when sound quality is as trash as it was on Sept 9, 2022 and there was really no “content” based reason to be field reporting, just skip it. It is nearly unbearable to listen to.
Why does Kap have to shout? We can hear him if he just speaks with his inside voice at a normal volume. Honestly makes it very difficult to listen to this podcast despite the great content.
This podcast needs to get rid of the negativity from self proclaimed Cubs expert Gordon Wittenmyer.
I stopped listening in earl May 2022
I’ve had enough
No wonder he was let go by the Sun Times after 13 years
Time for Comcast to do the same
Show him the door
Love listening to all of your takes, however, Gordon, pretty please take off your bracelets or whatever seems to jingle every time you talk. A little distracting. However, super love your passion and straight talk.
Long time fan of Kap from WGN, to NBC, to AM 1000. Thanks for always trying to cover the Cubs from a fans perspective. You’re a true original! Started following Gordon when he popped up on mornings on the Score. Didn’t always agree with his takes, but respected his points. Initially was taken back by the strong back and forth with Gordon and Kap on the pod, but have grown to love it and realize it is only guys talking about their passion of living baseball. Tim is a great up and comer with great detailed opinions, with plenty of facts being them. I’m ready for the season to start!
Just listened to Jordon Nwugo and Owen Cassie.
Interesting in their journey to baseball.
I would love an interview from Alfonso Rivas and all of the Cubs prospects.
Go Cubs!
Would rate this podcast higher if Gordon would learn there’s a reason why he was born with two ears and one mouth. Kaplan and Tim bite their tongue often. Wittenmyer interrupts others too much, is louder than he needs to be and cusses unnecessarily. Enjoy reading his articles much more than listening to him on this podcast. Diehard Cubs fan and have listened to Kap for years. Thankful for the content. Appreciate it guys!
One word - Wittenmeyer! He’s the absolute worst. Loud, obnoxious and constantly talks over others. His hate of the ownership comes through in every episode. Kaps the best but I just can’t stomach Gordon any longer.
Many good people on the show, but Gordon Whittenmyer (sp) really brings the grade down. He is the typical angry Chicago sports talk guy that rants and raves and is rarely positive about any one or any situation. The show would be much better without him.
Very disheartening to hear adults shame other adults about their own personal health decisions. This use to be an incredible baseball podcast now it’s just pointing fingers and shaming players about their own decisions. Doesn’t matter what side you voted for, it’s just sad to hear all of this.
First, let me say that I enjoy the coverage and the powerful emotions. What I cannot stand is the terrible sound quality. It's kind of how I picture third world internet sound quality. Half of the time I cannot hear clearly what Cap or any of the others are saying. Every other podcast I listen to has great sound and because of this, it causes me to be very disappointed with the production of this podcast. Do better on delivering quality sound.
