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In this episode of Zeke and Zonk, hosts Greg Swindell and Keith Moreland welcome former MLB pitcher and broadcaster Rick Sutcliffe. The conversation covers Sutcliffe's journey from player to broadcaster, memorable moments in baseball, the transformation of the Chicago Cubs, and personal reflections on relationships within the sport. They also discuss the impact of family, particularly grandchildren, on Sutcliffe's life and career. The episode concludes with insights on Texas football and humorous anecdotes from Sutcliffe's experiences in the game.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Zeke and Zonk Podcast
02:58 Rick Sutcliffe's Broadcasting Journey
06:09 Memorable Moments in Baseball
09:03 Friendships and Anecdotes in Sports
12:13 Transitioning from Cleveland to Chicago
15:15 Reflections on Major League Baseball
21:11 From Player to Coach: A Journey Begins
22:36 Broadcasting Breakthrough: The Start of a New Career
24:00 Roommates and Road Trips: Bonds in Baseball
25:49 The Cubs Transformation: A Miracle Year in 1984
28:38 The Sandberg Game: A Turning Point for the Cubs
32:24 Celebrating Success: The Cubs' Playoff Journey
34:44 Reflections on Legacy: Family and Future Goals
39:40 Weekend Highlights and Future Plans
39:46 Memorable Player Relationships
43:26 Humorous Stories from the Field
46:36 World Series Game Insights
52:27 Texas Football Comeback Discussion
Takeaways
By Zeke & ZonkIn this episode of Zeke and Zonk, hosts Greg Swindell and Keith Moreland welcome former MLB pitcher and broadcaster Rick Sutcliffe. The conversation covers Sutcliffe's journey from player to broadcaster, memorable moments in baseball, the transformation of the Chicago Cubs, and personal reflections on relationships within the sport. They also discuss the impact of family, particularly grandchildren, on Sutcliffe's life and career. The episode concludes with insights on Texas football and humorous anecdotes from Sutcliffe's experiences in the game.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Zeke and Zonk Podcast
02:58 Rick Sutcliffe's Broadcasting Journey
06:09 Memorable Moments in Baseball
09:03 Friendships and Anecdotes in Sports
12:13 Transitioning from Cleveland to Chicago
15:15 Reflections on Major League Baseball
21:11 From Player to Coach: A Journey Begins
22:36 Broadcasting Breakthrough: The Start of a New Career
24:00 Roommates and Road Trips: Bonds in Baseball
25:49 The Cubs Transformation: A Miracle Year in 1984
28:38 The Sandberg Game: A Turning Point for the Cubs
32:24 Celebrating Success: The Cubs' Playoff Journey
34:44 Reflections on Legacy: Family and Future Goals
39:40 Weekend Highlights and Future Plans
39:46 Memorable Player Relationships
43:26 Humorous Stories from the Field
46:36 World Series Game Insights
52:27 Texas Football Comeback Discussion
Takeaways