CubsPS+ #100: A CubsCon Grab Bag

Bleacher Bunch Network: A Chicago Cubs Podcast

🎙️ Podcast Show Notes – Episode 100

Welcome to the 100th episode of my podcast – a milestone I never thought I’d reach when I started this journey! In today’s special episode, I dedicate the show to my late father, who would have been 77 years old today. His love for the game continues to inspire me, making this episode particularly meaningful.

📌 Highlights of Episode 100:

• A Dedication to My Dad
• Reflecting on how his influence and legacy pushed me to take my podcasting seriously.
• Cubs Convention Adventures
• Recapping my incredible weekend at Cubs Con with my 13-year-old son.
• Seeing the event through his eyes, from autograph hunting to experiencing the excitement of Cubs fandom.
• Memorable moments: meeting fans, players, and legends like Sammy Sosa and Ryne Sandberg.
• Behind-the-scenes stories of autographs, including lucky encounters with Sosa and Sandberg.
• Tom Ricketts, Payroll, and the Cubs’ Spending Approach
• My take on Ricketts’ comments about Cubs spending and the team’s future financial flexibility.
• Comparing the Cubs’ strategy to big spenders like the Dodgers and Mets.
• Why Cubs fans have every right to expect more.
• Hall of Fame Reflections
• Celebrating Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, and Billy Wagner as Hall of Fame inductees.
• Honoring Ben Zobrist and his underrated contributions to the game.
• New Cubs Uniforms & City Connect Retirement
• My thoughts on the Cubs’ fresh powder blue alternate jerseys debuting this season.
• Episode 100 Milestone Reflections
• Looking back on how this podcast started, how far it’s come, and what it means to me.
• A heartfelt thank-you to listeners for their incredible support on this journey.
• Exciting news: upcoming rebranding, new logos, and more content as part of the Bleacher Bunch network!

📣 Call to Action:

Thank you for joining me for this special episode! If you enjoyed today’s show, please:

• Subscribe to the podcast.
• Share your favorite moments with me on social media.
• Support us on Patreon as we grow the Bleacher Bunch family of podcasts!

Let’s continue this incredible journey together, and here’s to many more episodes of celebrating baseball and the Chicago Cubs. ⚾

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