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Kitchen-table Cubs talk with box scores attached.
Its A Family Thing Talking Cubs Baseball follows Paul and Logan as they sort through Cubs wins, losses, injuries, awards, and offseason possibilities. The appeal is the unpolished back-and-forth: part box-score review, part family argument, part long-running fan therapy.
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Its A Family Thing Talking Cubs Baseball is a conversational Cubs show centered on Paul and Logan, two co-hosts who work through the team at fan speed. The structure is simple. A recent game, series, injury, award race, or offseason rumor starts the conversation, and the episode follows the questions that fall out of it. That can mean praising Imanaga after a brilliant start the Cubs failed to reward. It can mean sorting through bullpen trust, rotation depth, and whether a young starter is ready for a tough matchup. The show likes details, but it does not make them sterile. ERA, WHIP, DRS, luxury tax space, arbitration, and contract deferments all show up in ordinary conversation, usually as part of a practical argument about what the Cubs should do next. The emotional center is familiar fan frustration. A wasted scoring chance, an ugly defensive moment, or another cautious front-office answer can send the discussion into a longer debate about spending, roster construction, and whether the team is acting like a contender. Paul and Logan are especially comfortable talking through imperfect options. Should the Cubs chase Tucker, spread money across pitching and bullpen help, or give Casey a real runway? Is PCA already one of the best outfielders in the game? Why does defense still matter so much? The show also leaves room for broader sports noise, from Packers check-ins to playoff baseball elsewhere to a major gambling scandal involving NBA figures. Those detours make the Cubs talk feel less packaged and more like a family sports conversation that happened to hit record. Its best moments come when admiration and annoyance sit side by side. The Cubs can win a series and still leave questions. A player can be excellent and still underrated. A front office can have money to spend and still make fans worry it will find reasons not to. This is not polished insider analysis. It is plainspoken, stat-aware Cubs conversation for listeners who already care enough to argue back.
Made for: For Cubs fans who follow series results, roster moves, defensive awards, pitching matchups, and offseason payroll debates closely enough to enjoy the argument after the recap.
What sets it apart: The show keeps the family-room texture intact: corrections, tangents, blunt frustration, and real-time roster math sit together instead of being cleaned into studio segments.
Giving our opinions about the cubs on any given subject.
Based on 4 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Paul and Logan make Cubs roster choices legible by pairing fan-level candor with specific attention to payroll, defense and player development.
Paul and Logan work Cubs questions out in real time, combining fan frustration with close attention to roster construction, defense and postseason performance.
OAA stumps Paul and Logan mid-Gold Glove talk; you can love Cubs defense without memorizing every acronym.
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Short reviews from the PlayNext desk, based on the episodes we processed.
A loose Cubs discussion that sharpens around defense, Ian Happ, Pete Crow-Armstrong, and a late Ohtani aside.
Episode 229 starts with a gambling scandal and arrests, then eases into the Cubs talk that gives it shape. It feels strongest when it turns to defensive awards, Ian Happ, Pete Crow-Armstrong, and the numbers that keep pulling the conversation back to the field.
A loose Cubs payroll chat that turns roster math into the offseason's central question.
Episode 228 of It's a Family Thing stays on Cubs baseball, with Paul and Logan working through the money on the books, the room to spend, and whether Kyle Tucker is enough or if the team still needs another outfield answer.
A familiar Cubs conversation about deferred money, Tucker, and how much patience the winter allows.
The episode starts with a playoff check-in and the Brewers getting handled, then settles into a Cubs discussion shaped by money, reactions, and what may come next.
A blunt Cubs wrap that turns a 3-2 Brewers loss into real questions about the lineup, Tucker, and the bullpen.
The episode centers on the Cubs' 3-2 loss to Milwaukee, and its main strength is the way it contrasts what happens at Wrigley with what unfolds on the road while sorting through why the offense went quiet at the wrong moment.
Cubs recaps with bleacher-level patience.
Daily Tigers tension, sorted fast.
Nebraska athletics, close up and week by week.
The hosts discuss the Cubs signing Sheldon Miller to a two-year deal, noting his injury and potential rehab timeline.
The hosts discuss their grades for the Cubs' offseason, including the Edward Cabrera trade and bullpen additions.
The hosts discuss a Cubs baseball series loss and a rap-related competition with only two remaining contenders.
The co-hosts discuss whether the Cubs' 2025 season was successful, noting playoff advancement and improved win totals despite some setbacks.
The hosts discuss shifting sports allegiances after the Packers' loss, focusing on NFL teams like the Steelers, Rams, and Bills, with particular interest in Josh Allen's playoff chances.
The co-hosts discuss the off-season activities of baseball players, noting that many take vacations while some veterans continue working, in the context of a Cubs baseball podcast episode.
The hosts discuss the surprising contract extension of Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner, comparing it to other deals and reflecting on prior trade rumors.
The hosts discuss the start of NCAA March Madness, their bracket picks, and the performance of the Wisconsin Badgers.
The hosts discuss the disappointing outcome of game one, focusing on Matt Boyd's pitching performance, the Cubs' brief lead, and the pivotal fourth inning where the game turned.
The hosts discuss the Cubs winning their first series of the year, covering pitching and hitting performances from recent games.
The hosts introduce episode 267 of their family baseball podcast, briefly discussing recent weather events including snow and tornado concerns in Alabama.
The hosts discuss baseball season approaching, mention the Cubs and Ernie Banks, and touch on basketball tournaments.
The co-hosts discuss the World Baseball Classic standings and introduce their plans to present their All USA A teams.
The co-hosts discuss the World Baseball Classic's pool play, mentioning locations like Japan and teams such as Houston and Puerto Rico.
The hosts introduce their podcast episode focused on predicting MLB and Cubs awards for the upcoming season, including MVP and Cy Young, while noting the current sports lull before the World Baseball Classic.
The hosts introduce the podcast and discuss the Cubs' 0-3 start in spring training, focusing on base running issues and upcoming stories.
The hosts introduce a spring training episode titled 'Fight Club' where they plan to discuss a top five list, starting with a player named Dallas Hunter Toothpick.
The co-host Logan discusses adjusting an article topic from dethroning the Dodgers to focusing on the division and quickly running through key players.
The hosts discuss the Cubs' narrow victory in Game 3 of the playoffs, highlighting their offensive struggles and the need for improvement despite scoring four runs.
This segment discusses offseason activities and player interactions for the Cubs and other NL Central teams, including PCA learning from Alex Bregman and bullpen roles.
The hosts discuss the recent signing of a top free agent pitcher by the Tigers and its implications for other players like Scooble.
This episode segment discusses the importance of accurately transcribing technical terms and proper nouns in projections for a starting lineup.
The hosts discuss the cold weather, then transition to football playoffs before hinting at Cubs baseball topics.
The host introduces episode 253 of a Cubs baseball podcast with casual banter about a rematch and football references.
The hosts discuss recent baseball news including a Yankees contract and offseason moves before shifting to Hall of Fame voting.
The hosts discuss free agent updates, focusing on Kyle's potential decision and contract offers from Toronto, the Mets, and the Dodgers.
The hosts discuss the Cubs' recent signing of pitcher Jacob Webb from the Texas Rangers, covering his age, pitch types, and key performance statistics.
The segment discusses the New York Mets' payroll reduction from 337 to 294 after losing eight key players through trades and free agency signings.
The co-hosts Paul and Logan introduce their podcast about Cubs baseball memories and discuss their personal lists of favorite moments, excluding 2003.
The hosts discuss various free agents the Cubs missed out on, including pitchers like Luke Weaver and Dylan Cease, and speculate about contract details.
The hosts discuss recent MLB free agent signings including Schwarber to the Phillies, Diaz to the Dodgers, Alonzo to the Orioles, and Suarez to Atlanta, while debating whether the Cubs were seriously involved in these moves.
The hosts briefly mention upcoming winter meeting discussions but shift to analyzing a controversial college football game in Green Bay involving top 12 team selections and the Big Ten Championship.
The hosts introduce episode 241 of Talking Cubs Baseball and briefly discuss an upcoming Packers vs.
The hosts discuss Thanksgiving and football games before transitioning to grading Seiya Suzuki in a baseball context.
The hosts discuss and grade the Chicago Cubs' starting pitching performance for the year, giving it an overall B rating while evaluating individual pitchers like Boyd, Talon, Ray, and Shorty.
The hosts grade Cubs player Michael Busch as a breakout performer, discussing his hitting improvements, defensive skills, and potential for recognition like a Gold Glove award.
This episode segment discusses evaluating Chicago Cubs player Nico Hoerner's performance, covering aspects like defense, offense, and analytics in baseball.
The hosts grade Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson a B based on his defense and offense, citing his 3.3 WAR with contributions from both aspects of his game.
The hosts discuss weather conditions in Wisconsin and Alabama, including snow in Chicago and Indiana, before potentially transitioning to baseball topics.
The hosts discuss recent World Series games, focusing on Shohei Ohtani's historic performance with four extra-base hits and comparisons to Babe Ruth.
The hosts discuss grading Cubs catcher Carson Kelly's performance, focusing on his role in handling the pitching staff and his statistics from the season.
The hosts discuss the upcoming Packers-Eagles football game, including a trade involving a former Packers cornerback named Alexander.
The hosts discuss a dramatic baseball game where the Dodgers tie it in the eighth with a Rojas home run, then in the bottom of the ninth with bases loaded, a play at home plate involving Will Smith and Ross leads to an out.
The hosts discuss the Cubs' performance in Game 4 of the NLDS against the Brewers, focusing on key moments like Matt Boyd's pitching and Ian Happ's three-run home run.
The hosts discuss the Cubs signing Alex Brickman to a five-year contract and hint at further team moves while projecting the batting lineup and roster.
Paul and Logan review the Cubs’ three-game series, including Shota Imanaga’s six hitless innings in a 2-0 loss and a 7-6 comeback win.
Paul and Logan recap the Cubs taking a series from Tampa Bay while Kate Horton faces season-ending UCL surgery and Matt Boyd goes on the injured list with a bicep strain.
Paul and Logan recap a Cubs doubleheader in which Chicago lost 4-1 before winning 1-0 against Cleveland.
Hosts Paul and Logan discuss a major NBA gambling scandal involving arrests and mafia ties, then shift to baseball topics including the World Series, contract deferments, Cubs Gold Glove and Silver Slugger finalists, and offseason pitching strategies for the team.
Hosts Paul and Logan discuss Shohei Ohtani's historic performance in the NLCS, analyze Cubs gold glove winners Nico Horner and Matt Shaw, and debate the team's offseason strategy including free agency targets and pitching needs.
Hosts Paul and Logan discuss the MLB playoffs, focusing on the Brewers' pitching struggles against the Dodgers and analyze Cubs' offseason needs, including spending on free agents like Kyle Tucker and improving pitching depth.
The hosts review the Cubs' season-ending playoff loss to the Brewers, analyzing home vs.
Paul and Logan react to the Cubs' NLDS Game 2 loss to Milwaukee after Chicago managed four hits and allowed seven home-run-produced runs.
Shota Imanaga needs his splitter working because Milwaukee can punish mistakes without relying on home runs.