Climbing The Ivy, A Chicago Cubs Podcast

An emotional episode as Alex and Adam say goodbye to the show after several years of working it. They discuss the Cubs moves at the trade deadline, Cubs memories, and MORE!

The boys discuss the up and down week for the Chicago Cubs as they took on both the Brewers and Cardinals. They also look ahead to the upcoming crosstown series with the White Sox.

The boys discuss the hot start by the Chicago Cubs and evaluate how manager David Ross has looked so far in this very odd season.

The crew discusses the solid start by the Chicago Cubs in their 60-game 2020 season. They talk both positives and negatives...and even discuss Spongebob memes!

Alex and Cubbies Crib site expert Jake Misener discuss the upcoming 2020 Chicago Cubs season. How confident are the guys in this team? Listen and find out!

The boys get together to discuss the scrimmage games the Cubs are playing to get ready for the season. They also discuss Rizzo's back issues, Kyle Hendricks, and wonder why the whole world is possibly made of cake. All of this and MORE on Climbing the Ivy!

Alex is joined by Cubbies Crib site expert Jake Misener as they discuss the first week of the Chicago Cubs preseason summer camp.

The boys discuss the initial roster for the Chicago Cubs as they head into camp. They also discuss some of the concerns they have regarding the situation with the pandemic.

After the implementation of the 2020 baseball season, the boys discuss what the season is going to look like. They also discuss the short season will impact the Chicago Cubs and what kind of concerns loom as they get ready to play ball.

The boys sit down and discuss the Chicago Cubs 2020 draft class and how they fit into the organization. They get some opinions from other Cubs writers and break down each drafted player.

Alex gives a quick reaction to the ESPN 30 for 30 documentary, The Long Gone Summer.

Alex and Adam welcome back Cubbies Crib writer Brian Johnston to the show to discuss Sammy Sosa and the mixed feelings people have regarding a reunion with the Cubs. The boys also get to take a quick peak at the first round pick of the Cubs draft.

The crew discusses some "one-year wonders" that played for the Chicago Cubs. They also discuss the latest news, some more Game Seven Memories, and MORE!

Alex and Adam are joined by Cubbies Crib site expert Jake Misener as he discusses an interview he conducted with ESPN baseball analyst Tim Kurkjian. The crew discusses Kerry Wood, Mark Prior and MORE!

Alex flies solo as he lets the fans on Twitter decide what he talks about on this episode. He also brings up the latest developing story regarding the 2020 season which is still on hold and the announcement of the upcoming ESPN 30-for-30 on Sammy Sosa and the home run race.

The boys discuss the latest proposal MLB has reportedly put together to try to salvage the season in 2020. Would the Chicago Cubs fare well in these new divisions? All of this and MORE on Climbing the Ivy!

The crew discusses great Cubs players of the past who have yet to have a statue erected outside the Friendly Confines. They also discuss Michael Jordan and his day playing at Wrigley as well as some NFL draft stuff at the end...because there is not much baseball going on.

Alex and Adam welcome their good buddy Brandon on the show to talk about some great Chicago Cubs regular season memories. From Sammy Sosa's #62nd homer, to Jake Arrieta's no hitter in Los Angeles. All of this and MORE on Climbing the Ivy!

The boys talk about the most recent proposals to salvage the 2020 baseball season. They also take some trips down memory lane and look back at players we miss from 2016.

Today was supposed to be Opening Day, 2020. Unfortunately that has to be put on hold. The boys still get on the podcast and talk about the Chicago Cubs, baseball scheduling and old Opening Day memories.