Club 1:20 Network - A Chicago Cubs Podcast Network

Episode 34 of Club 1:20 is here, and we’ve got a lot to cover as the Cubs gear up for the stretch run:
Who’s Up 1st: Who should be leading off — Nico, Busch, Happ, or somebody else?
The Tuck Rules: Why does it feel like the Cubs’ staff caters to Kyle Tucker instead of dictating his role?
Run Support: Which Cubs pitchers just can’t buy runs — and the numbers will shock you.
Daniel Palencia: Lights out or lit up? Why there’s no middle ground.
Cubs 4Kids: The young guys can really play, but does Craig Counsell actually trust them?
Topic of the Week – Anthony Rizzo: Rizz is returning to the Cubs in a new role. What does it mean for the team and the fans?
🍺 Crack an Old Style, grab a bleacher seat, and join Nate and Neil for Episode 34 of Club 1:20.
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Episode 33 of Club 1:20 is here — and the Cubs are heading into the final stretch of the 2025 season. With just 23 games to go, can they survive the bumps, fix the flaws, and chase down the Brewers?
This week’s lineup card:
Tucker Injury: What do we actually know about Kyle Tucker’s status… and what do we want the Cubs to do?
September Shuttle Bus: Call-ups, signings, and notes to wrap up summer.
Low Leverage L’s: Why does Craig Counsell seem to struggle with the “easy” in-game choices?
PCA Stock: Pete Crow-Armstrong’s value has been up and down all year — what’s real?
My Biggest Concern: The one flaw the Cubs must shore up before October.
Topic of the Week – Calling Shots: 23 games left — what will the Cubs’ final record be, and can they win the NL Central?
🍺 Crack an Old Style, grab a bleacher seat, and join Nate and Neil for Episode 33 of Club 1:20.
👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop your prediction in the comments: what will the Cubs’ final record be?
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Episode 32 of Club 1:20 is here — and the Cubs are still standing after a rocky summer. But are they ready to make a real playoff push?
This week’s lineup card:
Survivor: Did the Cubs actually make it through the summer slump?
The Price is Right: MLB expansion is coming… which city deserves a new team?
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Which low-budget Cubs arm is about to cash in — Keller, Kelly, Drew P, or Thielbar?
The Weakest Link: What roster moves still need to happen before October?
Press Your Luck: Can Craig Counsell — and his trusty binder — push the right buttons in October?
Topic of the Week – The Amazing Race: With one month left and the easiest schedule in baseball, can the Cubs run down the Brewers and win the NL Central?
🍺 Crack an Old Style, grab a bleacher seat, and join Nate and Neil for Episode 32 of Club 1:20.
👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop your take in the comments: can the Cubs actually catch Milwaukee?
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Episode 31 of Club 1:20 is loaded:
Who’s Gonna Tell Him? Is Kyle Tucker hurt, slumping, or losing his job to a 23-year-old ginger on the North Side?
If You Don’t Chew Big Red… Owen Caissie is here — but will Craig Counsell actually play the spark plug?
Identity Crisis. Are the Cubs really a team of sexy sluggers or gritty grinders? Which identity sticks?
Solid #3. Has Cade Horton already grown into the Cubs’ reliable third starter?
Zero Sum Tom. With almost nobody under contract after 2026, is Tom Ricketts playing 4D chess… or just going cheap?
Topic of the Week: Getting Grooved. Are the Cubs finding their rhythm for a big finish — or fooling us again?
⚾ Crack an Old Style, grab a bleacher seat, and hang out with Nate and Neil as they break down the week in Cubs baseball.
👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop your take in the comments — are the Cubs finding their groove, or are we just getting played?
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The Cubs have officially hit the stretch where the season can either turn around… or turn to dust. But with an 8-game homestand and key players returning — is a revival on the horizon?
This week on Club 1:20 – Episode 30:
🌮 Slump Busting – What actually works when the team’s in a funk? We break down the classic remedies and what the Cubs have or haven’t tried.
🛡️ Cavalry is Coming – Assad, Amaya, Hodge, and Taillon are on the mend. How much impact can they make?
⚡ The Happ Effect – Is Ian Happ the right choice at leadoff… or just the least-bad one?
🔥 Hey Shaw-ty – Matt Shaw is running HOT again. Is this a true breakout or another streak?
📉 The Baseline Debate – ESPN’s BBTN says the Cubs didn’t move at the deadline because they’ve “set a new baseline.” Are you buying or selling?
🎪 Topic of the Week: Summer Revival? – With the Red Sox and Nationals coming to Wrigley, can the Cubs actually save the season?
🎧 Tap in for real talk, real Cubs takes, and a little hope with your Old Style.
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The deadline is a day away, the offense is missing, and Cubs Nation is holding its breath. Club 1:20 is back with Episode 29 — and we’re breaking it all down.
Here’s what’s on the lineup card:
🍬 Offensive Offense (Again) – Another week, another struggle at the plate. Where’s the spark?
💤 Tired Arms – Rotation is thin, bullpen’s overworked… if Jed makes just one move, what should it be?
🖊️ Extend Jed... Now What? – Hoyer’s locked in. Will he swing big at the deadline or play the long game?
📰 Breaking News... Is Nothing – Why is the trade market crawling? And who are the real sellers?
💙 Remembering Ryno – We pay tribute to Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg after his passing this week.
🎉 Weekend Preview – Club 1:20 hits Wrigleyville! We’re at RanterFest and the O’s series — come say hey.
This one's packed with emotion, analysis, and a whole lotta Wrigley energy.
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The All-Star break is over, and the second-half push is here! Club 1:20 is back with Episode 28, and we’re breaking down everything from packed Wrigley vibes to trade deadline drama.
Here’s what’s on deck:
🏟️ Wrigley vs. Everyone – Packed house, electric energy. Nobody does fan support like Cubs fans.
🔥 Dueling Aces – Can the Cubs win big riding just Matthew Boyd and Shōta Imanaga?
📝 Do Something Cool, Jed – The trade deadline is coming… fans want fireworks, not just a quiet roster shuffle.
📊 Gut or Numbers? – Craig Counsell leans heavily on analytics. When is it time to trust your gut instead of the spreadsheet?
⚾ Trust Your Stuff – Palencia and Horton have mastered it; Brown, Hodge, and Little are still searching for consistency.
🍺 Topic of the Week: What’s in the Brew? – The Brewers are hot again. What makes them always part of the conversation?
🎧 Cubs talk, real fan energy, and second-half predictions — it’s all here.
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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 Wrigley right after the All-Star break. Can the Cubs set the tone for a second-half push?
🐶 Nate’s Dawg Pound Review – Who’s still in, who’s out, and which breakout candidates might join in the second half?
🛑 Untouchables – With the trade deadline looming, which prospects are completely off-limits? Is anyone truly untouchable?
🏆 Topic of the Week: First Half Awards – Cubs’ MVP, Most Improved, Best Defender, Best Starter, Best Bullpen Arm, and Most Clutch — we’re handing out some hardware!
🎧 Join the conversation and get ready for a huge second half!
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