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.

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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.

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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!

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The Cubs are fresh off a fireworks-filled homestand, but things are heating up in more ways than one.

In Episode 26 of Club 1:20, we break down the All-Star snubs, the swirling trade rumors, and whether the division lead is slipping away. Here’s what’s on the lineup card:

🔥 Homestand Highlights – Recap of the Cubs' six-game stretch vs. Cleveland and St. Louis — wins, standout performances, and vibes at Wrigley.

🚫 Snubbery – Seiya Suzuki and Michael Busch were left off the All-Star roster… we’ve got thoughts.

🧃 Bats for Arms – Could the Cubs flip top AAA hitters for starting pitching help before the deadline?

🔥 Smoke or Fire? – Rumors are flying: Mitch Keller, Sandy Alcantara, Eugenio Suárez… who’s real, who fits, and who’s just noise?

🦆 Ducks on the Pond – Is clutch hitting something you teach, or something you just… hope for?

📉 Topic of the Week – The NL Central is tightening up. The Brewers are 3 games back. Is this officially a race?

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The Cubs are heating up, and Club 1:20 is back with Episode 25 — breaking down bullpen brilliance, roster questions, and what Chicago needs before the All-Star break.

Here’s what we’re talking about:

🔥 All-Star Bullpen – The Cubs pen is lights-out. But if you could send one arm to the Midsummer Classic… who gets the nod?

🎧 Catching Conundrum – Miguel Amaya is almost back. Do the Cubs carry three catchers, or does someone get squeezed out?

💣 More Power? – Do the Cubs need a bat with some thunder? If so, who—and where does he play?

🧠 In Jed We Trust? – Is Jed Hoyer’s patient approach the right one this season? Or do fans want more urgency?

🏆 What’s Better? – We pit individual accomplishments against each other — which breakout helps the team most?

📆 Topic of the Week: All-Star Push – Just four series left before the break. How many wins do the Cubs need to take control of the NL Central?

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Club 1:20 is back with Episode 24, and the Cubs are in the thick of the grind. From rotation meltdowns to rally killers — we break it all down and zoom out on the big picture.

Here’s what we’re talking about:

⚾ Complimentary Baseball? – Right now, the Cubs pitching and offense can’t seem to click at the same time. What’s causing the disconnect?

📦 Ben Brown Tune-Up – Sent down to Iowa… is this a setback or a strategic reset?

🚨 Starters Shredded – Imanaga returns just in time, but the rest of the rotation is leaking oil. Can they hold the line?

🔧 Full Bullpen = Full Trust? – Everyone’s healthy in the pen — do we define roles, or keep it matchup-based?

🎆 Fireworks or Wet Blankets – The offense either explodes or completely fizzles. Can the Cubs find balance?

📆 Topic of the Week: Long Season, Big Picture – 162 games. Can’t win them all. But what can the Cubs learn from this stretch?

Club 1:20 is back with Episode 23, and the Cubs are entering a pivotal stretch — armed with reinforcements, energy, and a rising superstar in center field. This week’s topics:

🔥 PCA is Appointment TV – Pete Crow-Armstrong is that guy. Elite defense. Speed. And now the bat’s waking up. Is he the face of the franchise already?

🧨 Devers Deal Dominos – Rafael Devers to the Giants?! The trade market is heating up — who’s next… and should the Cubs get aggressive?

🩺 Help Is on the Way – Assad, Shōta, and possibly Hodge are getting close. How does that reshape the rotation and bullpen mix?

🎢 Ben Brown Experiment – Top-tier stuff, but inconsistent results. Do the Cubs keep rolling him out, or shift his role?

🪣 Bottom Feeding – If you could steal one player from a bottom-five team to help this roster… who is it?

🍽️ Topic of the Week: Craig’s Cookout – Do the Cubs have all the ingredients to cook up a real postseason run?

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