Unwritten Rules

Shelby Cravens, Coordinator of Digital Communications for the Colorado Rockies and former Iowa Cubs Director of Media Relations, returns to Unwritten Rules. Cravens touches on her new role, her favorite memories of Des Moines, and some unique experiences from her first week with the Rockies. Marketing Manager Beth Kneeskern and Media Relations Manager Colin Connolly host.

U.S. District Judge Robert Pratt sits down with Michael Gartner and Scott Sailor in this week's episode of Unwritten Rules. The Iowa Cubs will host their 13th annual citizenship ceremony on July 6. 25 candidates from 15 different countries will be sworn in as new citizens before the game. Pratt and Gartner recall the early ideas of the event and how it got started. They also look back at some of their favorite memories and what they look forward to the most during the ceremony.

Iowa Cubs Manager, Marty Pevey joins the podcast. Pevey has been the Iowa Cubs Manager since 2013 and is closing in on 500 wins with the organization. Pevey takes us into the clubhouse to give us a behind-the-scenes look at what it's like being a Triple-A manager. He touches on the highs and lows of being the first line of communication between Chicago and the players, his love for Des Moines, and some insight into the development of players like Javy Baez and Kris Bryant. Assistant GM Randy Wehofer hosts.

Marquee Sports Network’s Elise Menaker joins the podcast in this week’s episode of Unwritten Rules. In addition to her reporting and hosting, Menaker is also the lead analyst for Iowa Cubs games on Marquee Sports Network. Menaker dives into her early work as a local news reporter, her first impressions of Des Moines, and what it was like starting a new job at the beginning of the pandemic. Menaker also touches on her Hall of Fame playing career at Cornell and playing professionally in Sweden. Alex Cohen hosts.

Dee Strange-Gordon, 2-time MLB All-Star, Gold Glove, and Silver Slugger Award winner, joins Unwritten Rules. Strange-Gordon discusses his adjustment to fatherhood, what it was like being the son of a Major League player, and some advice to younger players in the game today. Assistant GM, Randy Wehofer hosts.

Media Relations Manager, Colin Connolly, joins Director of Broadcasting Alex Cohen in this week's episode of Unwritten Rules. Connolly looks back at his experience as an intern with the I-Cubs in 2019, the new challenges of doing media relations with COVID-19 protocols, and some of the relationships he's built with the players and staff.

President and General Manager Sam Bernabe joins Assistant GM Randy Wehofer to discuss some updated policies at Principal Park. Wehofer and Bernabe go over the updated seating options, the removal of the mask mandate, and the feedback they've received on the new cashless system and bag policy.

Former Chicago Cub and current studio analyst for Marquee Sports Network, Ryan Sweeney, joins Unwritten Rules. Sweeney looks back at his experience working his way up to the majors, how he got into TV with Marquee Sports Network, and his time growing up in Iowa. Episode hosted by Nick Long.

Voice of the Omaha Storm Chasers, Jake Eisenberg, joins Alex Cohen on this week's episode of Unwritten Rules. Eisenberg and Cohen discuss the struggles of calling games remotely, their backgrounds in Minor League Baseball, and some of their most creative solutions to broadcast a game.