Anything Goes

Emergency episode reacting to the Cubs trading Anthony Rizzo, Javier Baez, Kris Bryant, and others.

Sam and Matt went bowling over the weekend and they have a lot to say about it! Plus: the White Sox are a good baseball team, frisbee golf, mac and cheese ice cream, and more.

Episode 50 of Anything Goes! Since it is a milestone episode, Sam and Matt record in person for the first time ever. Sam wonders about his inability to bounce back from a long night as he gets older, catching up on the Cubs and possible trades, Matt is wary of the pandemic narrative changing again, and much more.

Sam opens the episode detailing Lionel Messi and Argentina's win in the Copa America final and how much the victory means to his own fandom. Plus, the Cubs continue their downslide as the trade deadline approaches.

That escalated quickly. The Cubs are now 8.5 games out of first place following a season altering week and possibly -- finally -- the end of an era. Plus, best and worst of the week and more.

Sam and Matt break down the recent slide by the Cubs, but remind listeners of differences in strength of schedule for the Cubs and Brewers over the past month. Plus: Matt returns to Iowa, Sam doesn't want to talk to his hair stylist, Kyle Schwarber just hit another home run, and more.

The Cubs are struggling offensively this month. Will they revert back to their old issues or turn it around and continue to contend in the NL Central? Plus, Sam is considering buying a pass to his local pool, Matt locked his keys in his car, and much more.

Sam and Matt recap going to Saturday's Cubs/Cardinals game at Wrigley Field as the Cubs continue to roll. They also discuss their best and worst of the week and more.

The Cubs are still playing well. Sam and Matt analyze the decision making this past week by manager David Ross, the pitching (and excuses) by Jake Arrieta, and how this team is still in good shape to remain at or near the top of the NL Central. Plus, how much would it take to eat competitively, best and worst of the week, and more.

The Cubs continue their hot streak, Sam shares his recent interactions at the local gym, and Matt reflects on his first year of teaching. Plus: The possibility of watching only Wheel of Fortune for the rest of your life, best and worst of the week, and more.