Club 1:20 Network - A Chicago Cubs Podcast Network

Hosted by Neil & Nate, two former baseball players and coaches turned loudmouths with strong opinions and even stronger banter. Quick-hitting, timed-answer segments packed with wit, laughs, and the occasional heated debate. From analyzing Cubs’ on-field action to diving into off-field drama – no topic is off-limits.

Club 1:20 Network - A Chicago Cubs Podcast Network is a sports podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 78 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #9

  The Pulse Ep. 9 | Something Feels Broken With the Cubs

  Sep 1, 202622 min

  The Cubs aren't finished. But right now? Something feels broken. After another 2-4 week, the Cubs have lost the 5½-game cushion they once held over Philadelphia in the Wild Card race. And the biggest concern is becoming pretty clear. The bullpen. The offense is scoring enough runs to win games. The Cubs are building leads. But too often lately, those leads haven't felt safe. And with September here, that's a problem that needs to be fixed quickly. Especially considering what's coming next... Four games at Wrigley against the Milwaukee Brewers — the best team in baseball. This week's Pulse: BROKEN. Trending Up — At this point, we might as well rename this the PCA Segment. Pete Crow-Armstrong went absolutely nuclear over the weekend, including a three-homer game Saturday and two more on Sunday. Plus, some love for deadline additions Clay Holmes and Kevin Gausman, and Ian Happ continues his longstanding tradition of tormenting the Cincinnati Reds. Trending Down — Shota Imanaga, Trent Thornton and Jacob Webb. With September here and the bullpen under the microscope, the Cubs need answers from their pitching staff quickly. What I'm Watching — There's only one answer this week. Cubs. Brewers. Four games. Wrigley Field. This might be the biggest series of the season. ⚾ Final Diagnosis — Broken doesn't mean finished. The Cubs still have the talent to turn this around. But it's time to stop telling us everything is okay. Show us. Four games against the best team in baseball seems like a pretty good place to start. Question of the Week: Do you think the Cubs are broken right now? And what do you need to see against Milwaukee this week to start feeling confident again? Let me know in the comments. The Pulse — Beyond the Box Score Every week, we take a step back from the box scores and headlines to talk about what it all means, because the heartbeat of a baseball season is always changing. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. #ThePulse #Club120 #ChicagoCubs #Cubs #MLB #PeteCrowArmstrong #CubsBaseball

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  Episode #26

  Club 1:20 S2 Ep. 26 | PCA Is the MVP Favorite?! | Can the Cubs Steal the NL Central?

  Aug 27, 202644 minS2

  September is almost here — and suddenly the Cubs aren't just thinking playoffs. They're looking at the NL Central. Season 2, Episode 26 of Club 1:20 breaks down PCA's surging MVP campaign, some old-school baseball gamesmanship, bullpen concerns, a power-hitting offense, and what it'll take to steal the division. ️ Pace Car Pete – PCA received 29 of 37 first-place votes in the latest MVP poll, up from just 11 a month ago. Is the MVP officially his to lose? Flash'ing Signs – Where's the line between stealing signs and simply recognizing what the other team is giving away? Busted Bullpen – Is the Cubs bullpen just slumping... or are we finally seeing what it really is? Doing Damage – Is this August power surge just a hot streak, or has the Cubs offense actually evolved? ‍☠️ Topic of the Week – Central Coup – What has to happen over the final month for the Cubs to steal the NL Central? Grab an Old Style, grab a bleacher seat, and settle in for Season 2, Episode 26 of Club 1:20. Has PCA become the NL MVP favorite — and can the Cubs take the Central? #Cubs #ChicagoCubs #PeteCrowArmstrong #PCA #NLMVP #MLB #Club120 #CubsBaseball

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  Episode #7

  The Margin Ep. 7 | The Cubs’ Magic Number Is 5 | Five For Fighting

  Aug 26, 202611 min

  What if the most important number for the 2026 Chicago Cubs isn't ERA, WAR or runs scored? What if it's simply five innings? Through 132 games, the Cubs are 74-25 when they're leading, tied or down just one run after five innings. That's a .747 winning percentage. But when they're down two or more after five? 2-31. That's not a gradual decline. That's a cliff. In Episode 7 of The Margin, Nate looks at the number that may simplify the chaos of this entire Cubs season and completely change the way we should evaluate their pitching staff heading toward October. The Cubs don't need every starter to dominate. They don't need seven shutout innings. They may not even need to be winning when the starter's job is done. They need 15 competitive outs. Keep the game alive long enough for Craig Counsell to open the matchup book. Let the defense steal outs. Let PCA steal runs. Let the bullpen navigate the late innings. And give an unpredictable Cubs offense enough time to turn the game into something it can win. We also dig into the Cubs' strange offensive profile: 18 games scoring 10+ runs, the boom-or-bust question, crooked innings, October pitching, and why the difference between being down one and down two might define this team's championship chances. Five innings. Stay within one. Stay in the fight. That's Five For Fighting. The Margin — Chasing Wins, Not Stats. Subscribe for new episodes of The Margin and weekly Chicago Cubs analysis as we chase the wins, decisions and tiny advantages that ultimately decide a baseball season. #ChicagoCubs #Cubs #CubsBaseball #TheMargin #PCA #PeteCrowArmstrong #MLB #CraigCounsell #GoCubsGo #CubsPodcast #ChicagoSports #MLBPlayoffs

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  Episode #8

  The Pulse Ep. 8 | The Cubs Are Screwing With My Emotions

  Aug 25, 202622 min

  Two walk-off wins. Two walk-off losses. A shutout. A 19-run explosion. And a West Coast road trip that completely destroyed my sleep schedule. Welcome to another perfectly normal week of Cubs baseball. The Cubs went 3-3 this week, but the record doesn't even begin to explain what it felt like watching these games. This was an emotional roller coaster. ❤️ This week's Pulse: Chaotic. In this episode: ❤️ Check the Pulse — The Cubs are now 3-5 without Dansby Swanson. Are we starting to realize just how important he is to this team? Pulse Up — Pete Crow-Armstrong does ridiculous Pete Crow-Armstrong things AGAIN: .360, 4 HR, 7 RBI, 6 runs, 4 walks and 2 stolen bases. Plus, Nico Hoerner deserves some love for stepping over to shortstop and continuing to produce. Pulse Down — Javier Assad gets sent back to Iowa again, the back end of the bullpen gets walked off twice in Seattle, and I've officially had enough of Pacific Time. What I'm Watching — Life without Dansby continues, while Daniel Palencia and Ben Brown are expected to rejoin the Cubs in Arizona. As the pitching staff gets healthier, who earns Craig Counsell's trust for the stretch run? ⚾ Final Diagnosis — I need to stop waiting for this to get comfortable. It's not going to. We're approaching September, the games matter, and every night finds a new way to screw with our emotions. But maybe that's the point. This is what we wanted. Meaningful Cubs baseball. And right now, we're feeling just about everything. Question of the Week: Are you enjoying the chaos—or is this team driving you absolutely insane? And how concerned are you about the Cubs' 3-5 record without Dansby? Let me know in the comments. The Pulse goes beyond the box score to talk about the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Because the heartbeat of a baseball season is always changing. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. #ThePulse #Club120 #ChicagoCubs #Cubs #MLB #PeteCrowArmstrong #NicoHoerner #CubsBaseball

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  Episode #25

  Club 1:20 S2 Ep. 25 | Are the Cubs Ready for October? | PCA, Injuries & a West Coast Test

  Aug 20, 202641 minS1

  The Cubs have given us plenty of reasons to believe. Now it's time to prove they're ready for the stretch run. Season 2, Episode 25 of Club 1:20 looks at PCA's rise, roster decisions, injuries, a crowded pitching staff, and what we need to see from the Cubs out west. ⭐ PCA & Pals – Has Pete Crow-Armstrong become the superstar at the center of a championship-caliber team? Flexing on Javy – The Cubs keep calling on Javier Assad to get them out of jams... then sending him right back to Iowa. Is he being punished for being useful? Dinged Up Dansby – Can the Cubs survive their first real lineup injury without Dansby Swanson? Surviving the Shuffle – The Cubs finally have pitching options. Now which arms actually deserve the innings? Topic of the Week – Cubs After Dark – Crosstown champs. Now it's time to head west. What do we need to see to believe this team is ready for the stretch run? Grab an Old Style, grab a bleacher seat, and settle in for Season 2, Episode 25 of Club 1:20. What ONE thing do you need to see from the Cubs out west? #Cubs #ChicagoCubs #PeteCrowArmstrong #PCA #MLB #Club120 #CubsBaseball

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