Bleacher Bunch Network: A Chicago Cubs Podcast

CubsPS+ #11: October 6 - Ghosts (and Goats) of Baseball Past (Classic)

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Show Notes:

  • Introduction:
  • Welcome to CubsPS+, a weekly podcast about Chicago Cubs baseball.
  • Hosted by Mike Waller: lifelong Cubs fan, baseball stats nerd, and youth baseball coach.
  • Episode Focus:
  • Today’s episode takes us on a trip back through key Cubs postseason games played on October 6th.
  • We cover 85 years of Cubs history, featuring games from 1938, 1945, 1984, and more.
  • We explore legendary moments, such as:
  • Babe Ruth’s “called shot”
  • Dizzy Dean’s World Series efforts
  • The infamous “Billy Goat Curse”
  • The heartbreak of the 1984 NLCS and Steve Garvey’s iconic home run
  • Key Themes and Stories:
  • Ghosts and goats of Cubs postseason history
  • The legendary Homer in the Gloamin’
  • Billy Jurges and connections to the movie "The Natural"
  • Cubs’ ups and downs in the postseason, including the 1984 and 2007 playoff losses
  • A look at the Cubs' success post-2016, including their 2017 NLDS win over the Washington Nationals
  • Call to Action:
  • If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and review wherever you listen to podcasts.
  • Share this episode with a friend to help more Cubs fans discover the show.
  • Social Media and Support:
  • Follow me on Twitter/X, Instagram, TikTok, Threads, BlueSky, and YouTube @CubsPSPlus.
  • Support the show and enjoy ad-free episodes on Patreon: CubsPSPlus.
  • Credits:
  • Theme music: “Prospect Park West” by Jerry McHoy.
  • Hosted by Mike Waller, reminding you that every day talking about Cubs baseball is a great day.
  • Go Cubs!

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