Sinopsis
Adam Mamawala and Kevin McCaffrey are comedians, baseball nerds, and giant Cubs fans, who live in New York City, 800 miles from Wrigley. Every week on Away Games they talk all things Cubs, with the occasional guest.
Episodios
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2022 MLB Season Preview!
31/03/2022 Duración: 49minKevin and Adam go division-by-division to preview what we expect from this year. We pick the playoff teams, the final four, our expected champions, as well as throw some picks down for MVP, Cy Young, and Rookie of the Year. Next week? The 2022 Chicago Cubs season preview. Download the DraftKings at Casino Queen Sportsbook app now, use promo code AWAYGAMES, bet just FIVE DOLLARS on any team of your choice and get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in FREE bets INSTANTLY. IL only.
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#208 Offseason Roundup and an Existential Look At Current Cubs Fandom
23/03/2022 Duración: 38minIt's a solo, Kevin-only episode as Adam is off modeling somewhere, and he talks about some MLB news (“Ohtani” rule, ghost runner returns), Willson Contreras news and rumors around his arbitration hearing, and he takes a good long look at what it means to be a Cubs fan with this leadership that has seemingly once again built a roster to flip at the deadline. We look into the Ricketts bid for Chelsea FC, what kind of a market the Cubs operate in, and look back at the turning point of the 2018-19 offseason. Download the DraftKings at Casino Queen Sportsbook app now, use promo code AWAYGAMES, bet just FIVE DOLLARS on any team of your choice and get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in FREE bets INSTANTLY. It’s that simple with promo code AWAYGAMES – this week at DraftKings at Casino Queen Sportsbook. 21+. IL only. Eligibility restrictions apply. See draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537).
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#207 Lockout Over, Seiya Suzuki is a Cub & All The News At Once
16/03/2022 Duración: 45minHoly Cow, do we have a LOT to talk about for once on this Cubs podcast. Japanese star Seiya Suzuki is now a Cub, Jesse Chavez returns, Chris Martin joins the bullpen, we have a new singing pitcher, and truly much, much more. Where do the Cubs go from here? It’s confusing, but things are happening! Today's episode is brought to you by our new sponsor, DraftKings! Download the DraftKings at Casino Queen Sportsbook app now, use promo code AWAYGAMES, bet just FIVE DOLLARS on any team of your choice and get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in FREE bets INSTANTLY. IL only, 21+
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#206 I Like Big Bases And I Cannot Lie w/ Ken Schultz
09/03/2022 Duración: 38minWell, we fell for it again. Recorded after a late night of will they/won't they MLB/MLBPA sexual tension that ultimately ended in disappointment, friend of the pod Ken Schultz (Baseball Prospectus, Outsports) pinch hits for Kevin to join Adam this week. We talk all things lockout, whether or not the sides are significantly closer, MLB's piss poor marketing, playoff formats, and banning the shift. Today's episode is brought to you by our new sponsor, DraftKings! Download the DraftKings at Casino Queen Sportsbook app now, use promo code AWAYGAMES, bet just FIVE DOLLARS on any team of your choice and get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in FREE bets INSTANTLY. IL only, 21+
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#205 The One Where Owners Cancel Opening Day
01/03/2022 Duración: 35minThe One Where Owners Cancel Opening Day…and minimum two more series. After initiating a lockout, waiting weeks to even come to a negotiation table, and refusing to raise the CBT threshold by LITERALLY a dollar, owners have led the charge into the killing of a season, and maybe more! We’re not happy on this one, and we bet neither are you. You’ll hear some live coverage of Manfred’s pathetic speech, and a lot of reaction to the latest awful baseball news from Adam and Kevin. Use promo code AWAYGAMES for 20% off at Manscaped.com.
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#204 Justin Steele, Chicago Cubs Pitcher
03/02/2022 Duración: 31minLadies and gentlemen, it’s Justin Steele! He joins us after a workout to talk about his MLB debut, going from reliever to starter, getting his first hit off of Corbin friggin’ Burnes, his favorite spots in Chicago, and more. Justin’s one of the good guys, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and be careful if you get matched up with him on PS5, he’s a killer. Use promo code AWAYGAMES for 20% off at Manscaped.com.
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#203 Corey Freedman (Cubs Related Podcast) Talks Interning In Yankees & Dodgers Front Offices
26/01/2022 Duración: 44minOh, its a crossover Cubcast! Corey Freedman (@CFCubsRelated) from the Cubs Related Podcast joins us to talk about his time interning in the front offices of the Yankees and the Dodgers, how he got there, what he got to do, and why he ended up watching tons of Japanese baseball for work. We also talk about how he and Brendan Miller started their podcast, and those magical 2015-16 years. Rate, review, subscribe, and go listen to his podcast, too! Use promo code AWAYGAMES for 20% off at Manscaped.com. Follow us on Twitter @awaygamespod
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#202 Jon Lester Retires, We Have Some Memories
13/01/2022 Duración: 43minJon Lester racked up 200 wins, 3 World Series titles, and (arguably) the title for best free agent signing in Cubs history. We remember the man whose signing kicked off the greatest era in Cubs history, talk about his best moments, and generally wish we could hit rewind on the whole thing. See you in Cooperstown for a big old reunion, Jon. Use promo code AWAYGAMES for 20% off at Manscaped.com.
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#201 Considering Correa as a Cub, and The Spineless Failure of Rob Manfred
05/01/2022 Duración: 40minSo there have been some credible rumors linking the Cubs to arguably the top SS on the market, after signing the top SP on the market. How would you feel about a Correa arrival? We also talk about the embarrassing commissioner of the sport and his latest move, and run down Sahadev Sharma’s five predictions for the Cubs in 2022. Use promo code AWAYGAMES for 20% off at Manscaped.com.
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#200 Lockout Pod! Cubs Free Agent Shopping List & Kevin/Adam Stand Up Talk
15/12/2021 Duración: 36minIt’s lockout baseball podcast time, which means we begin by talking about Adam’s album recording at Zanies Chicago last week, and another stand-up clip of Kevin’s going massively viral. Then: we talk about what the Cubs have left to do to fill out the roster, specifically their options at shortstop, and we talk a little about Fangraphs list of top Cubs prospects. Use promo code AWAYGAMES for 20% off at Manscaped.com.
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#199 Welcome, Marcus Stroman! Let’s Talk Cubs Free Agency
02/12/2021 Duración: 35minRight at the buzzer before the lockout, the Cubs landed Marcus Stroman, and boy are we psyched. The team got their top of the rotation starter in the biggest move since signing Yu Darvish. We also talk about the Cubs acquiring Yan Gomes and Clint Frazier, why this has to be only the beginning of big moves this offseason, and the frustration that has built up for Cubs fans for *years* leading up to this point. And now: the lockout. Use promo code AWAYGAMES for 20% off at Manscaped.com.
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#198 Wade Miley Arrives, Free Agency Heats Up & Adam’s Big MSG Moment
17/11/2021 Duración: 31minCubs news starts at the 10:26 mark of this podcast: we talk about Wade Miley’s signing, what that means for this year, and how a sudden run of free agent signings affects the Cubs. Before that? Adam Mamawala talks about getting pulled out of the crowd at Madison Square Garden, and winning a skills competition that ended in him nailing an NBA 3-pointer for cold hard cash. It’s a great story! Use promo code AWAYGAMES for 20% off at Manscaped.com.
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#197 The Atlanta Jorge Solers Win The World Series (Also, The Braves)
03/11/2021 Duración: 28minThe Houston Astros can now toss the 2021 season in the trash can, because the Atlanta Braves have won the World Series. Our good friend Jorge Soler won the MVP with three home runs, including one of the hardest hit balls we’ve ever seen, which put the Braves up for good in game 6. We talk about the series and, because it’s us, also talk a little bit about the 5 year anniversary of the greatest World Series. Use promo code AWAYGAMES for 20% off at Manscaped.com.
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#196 Braves vs. Astros World Series
26/10/2021 Duración: 26minIn the Houston Astros vs. Atlanta Braves World Series, we have to ask the question: who would you like to see lose more? We actually do like a lot of the players on the Braves roster, and we talk about Dusty Baker’s long and winding road to this point, and wonder if he has one more playoff meltdown in him. We also talk a bit about the ALCS and NLCS. One more series and then: bring on the offseason, baby! Use promo code AWAYGAMES for 20% off at Manscaped.com.
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#195 Playoff Talk, Cubs New GM and the Ricketts Email
20/10/2021 Duración: 44minAdam returns from the Dominican, Kevin returns from doing stand up in Chicago, and we talk about the Cubs-less MLB playoffs (check swings, Hader hating, Schwarber/Joc success, etc.), the Cubs new GM Carter Hawkins, and Tom Ricketts’s email to Cubs fans. Is it *good* when you own a top-5 money-making team and you *have* to send an email saying “we’re probably gonna try”? Maybe not! Use promo code AWAYGAMES for 20% off at Manscaped.com.
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#194 Chicago Cubs 2021 Season Review
13/10/2021 Duración: 56minDon’t cry because it’s over, cry because it happened. It’s the 2021 Cubs, baby! Let’s take a look back at the biggest moments of this year, both good (Javy running wild vs. Pirates, Javy walking off the Reds, Rizzo 14-pitch masterpiece, Schwindel?!) and the bad (multiple double-digit losing streaks, trading everyone we love), and when we knew the season changed (hint: very temporary 7-0 lead). Sure, it was a frustrating one. But we might be about to have an exciting offseason. The comeback starts soon. But for now? One more look back. Today's episode is brought to you by MANSCAPED™! Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code AWAYGAMES at Manscaped.com. Unlock your confidence and always use the right tools for the job with MANSCAPED™.
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#193 MLB Playoff Preview and Predictions
06/10/2021 Duración: 51minThe Cubs are out, but weirdly, baseball is allowed to keep going? Rude, but okay. Adam and Kevin break down all the matchups and possible matchups between the Rays, Red Sox, White Sox, Astros, Giants, Dodgers, Cardinals, Brewers and Braves. Oh, and the Yankees (RIP). Today's episode is brought to you by MANSCAPED™! Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code AWAYGAMES at Manscaped.com. Unlock your confidence and always use the right tools for the job with MANSCAPED™.
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#192 The Playoff Picture, Losing at Wrigley, and One More Cubs 2021 Weekend
29/09/2021 Duración: 30minAdam was in Chicago for the Cubs final weekend of getting swept at home, and you know what? We’re at peace. We talk about the exciting playoff picture elsewhere in MLB, the triple-collapse of former 1st place teams in Chicago, New York and San Diego, look forward to an offseason of development for Steele/Alzolay/Thompson, and start preparing for next week’s “End of Season” podcast. Thanks for listening! Today's episode is brought to you by MANSCAPED™! Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code AWAYGAMES at Manscaped.com. Unlock your confidence and always use the right tools for the job with MANSCAPED™.
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#191 Our End-Of-Year Wishes and the Worst Games We’ve Ever Been To
22/09/2021 Duración: 30minIt’s the kind of year where Kevin and Adam organically open with 10 minutes of talking about the worst Cubs games they’ve been to in person. After that, we get into the current roster makeup, what we hope to see the rest of the year, the upcoming games with the Cardinals, and the vibes around this roster right now. Today's episode is brought to you by MANSCAPED™! Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code AWAYGAMES at Manscaped.com. Unlock your confidence and always use the right tools for the job with MANSCAPED™.
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#190 Kris Bryant Returns and We Hope To Spoil Some Things
15/09/2021 Duración: 44minKris Bryant returned to Wrigley, was thoughtful, candid, emotional, and left with three wins. Tom Ricketts climbed out of his bunker long enough to take a photo with a Cubs hero at home plate, and we’re left talking about Ian Happ & Frank Schwindel’s hot months, and hoping to spoil the sort-of contending Cardinals run for wild card spot #2. Today's episode is brought to you by MANSCAPED™! Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code AWAYGAMES at Manscaped.com. Unlock your confidence and always use the right tools for the job with MANSCAPED™.