Anything Goes

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We Signed A Podcast Deal 06/26/2022

We Signed A Podcast Deal Sam and Matt discuss the next step in their journey in podcasting as they have signed with Locked On to host a daily Cubs show. The new show will launch this week. Until then, make sure you are following Sam and Matt and also are following/subscribing to your preferred way of listening: *Apologies for any audio issues this episode* /episode/index/show/anythingpod/id/23542913

Antidepressants Are Welcome 06/15/2022

Antidepressants Are Welcome It's over 100 degrees outside but Sam and Matt aren't cooling down about the Cubs as the team are now losers of eight straight games. A lot to discuss in this episode -- why the current team is so bad, roster moves without transparency, lack of pitching depth, impact of injuries, doubting the plan moving forward, and more. /episode/index/show/anythingpod/id/23433131

Total Dork 06/06/2022

Total Dork Episode 90 of Anything Goes! The Cubs faced a big challenge this past week with 9 games in 7 days against their two biggest rivals, but they were competitive for nearly the entire stretch. Many positive signs with this team as we get a glimpse of the future in the present. Plus: Previewing the next slate of games, and Sam's stories (good ones!) from Wrigley on Saturday. /episode/index/show/anythingpod/id/23335250

Cubs Only Four Games Behind White Sox 05/29/2022

Cubs Only Four Games Behind White Sox Sam and Matt break down the Cubs/White Sox series from a big picture perspective. White Sox are supposed to be winning and the Cubs are retooling, but is it actually playing out that way on the field? /episode/index/show/anythingpod/id/23263007

Down On The Farm 05/22/2022

Down On The Farm The big league Cubs may not be playing well, but there are many positives going on in the minor leagues. Sam and Matt go over updates on propsects on how valuable that is moving forward. Plus: The White Sox need to start winning and a turning point for the entire season might now be in front of them. /episode/index/show/anythingpod/id/23190608

The Old Man Is Snoring 05/16/2022

The Old Man Is Snoring Sam and Matt recap how the Cubs performed this past week and look ahead to the next set of games, which are all favorable. Plus: Sam reviews his weekend trip to Las Vegas, and much more. /episode/index/show/anythingpod/id/23120321

Worst Case Scenario 05/10/2022

Worst Case Scenario Sam and Matt record their latest episode DURING the first two innings of Cubs/Padres on Monday night. This is a must listen as the duo discusses the troubles for the Northsiders, what to watch for the rest of the season, and much more. /episode/index/show/anythingpod/id/23059409

Top Of The Strike Zone 05/02/2022

Top Of The Strike Zone The Cubs finished this week exactly how Sam and Matt thought: 2-4 combined against the Braves and Brewers and 9-13 on the season as matchups with the White Sox and Dodgers are looming. They break it all down plus the usual laughs and more. /episode/index/show/anythingpod/id/22971383

Off The Marquee 04/25/2022

Off The Marquee Sam and Matt break down all things Cubs as the North Siders lose two out of three to the Rays and three out of four to the Pirates. The Cubs are struggling in close games, so what should we expect amid a tough schedule ahead? Plus: Continuing to evaluate the radio and TV products for the Cubs, White Sox with seven straight losses, and much more. /episode/index/show/anythingpod/id/22895144

Splitsville 04/17/2022

Splitsville The Cubs split the series with the Rockies and finish 3-3 on the road trip. Sam and Matt break it all down like only they can. Good signs from the offense, solid bullpen performances, questionable starting pitching, up and down defense and baserunning, odd decision making by David Ross, and more. Note: This episode was recorded *before* the Cubs posted their win over the Rockies on Sunday. /episode/index/show/anythingpod/id/22820216

Like A Virgin 04/10/2022

Like A Virgin Full recap of the first weekend of the 2022 MLB season and how the Cubs performed. Encouraging signs from the offense and starting pitching with question marks regarding decision making by manager David Ross. Sam and Matt go in depth on Cubs plus more, including the usual comedic moments from the pair of hosts. /episode/index/show/anythingpod/id/22745837

Little League Home Run 03/27/2022

Little League Home Run With Opening Day approaching, Sam and Matt preview the Cubs for the 2022 season. What will the roster look like, will the pitching hold up, who are players to watch, will Contreras and/or Heyward be traded, and other questions. Sam also guarantees(!) the Cubs will make the playoffs in 2023. Later in the show is best and worst of the week, and much more. /episode/index/show/anythingpod/id/22584947

March Sadness 03/21/2022

March Sadness Sam and Matt open the 80th episode of the show eulogizing Illinois and Iowa as both teams lost in the opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament. We also get a teaching update and a Hinge update from Matt. All of that and much more on this edition of Anything Goes! /episode/index/show/anythingpod/id/22510370

Tournament Time 03/16/2022

Tournament Time Sam and Matt jump on and share their excitement for the NCAA Tournament, including a preview for their respective teams in both Illinois and Iowa. /episode/index/show/anythingpod/id/22462238

Stay Safe 02/27/2022

Stay Safe Sam and Matt discuss Big Ten basketball, the conflict in Ukraine, and much more. /episode/index/show/anythingpod/id/22271408

Fuel Up 02/20/2022

Fuel Up Sam and Matt catch up on all things Illinois and Iowa basketball, celebrate Presidents Day, best and worst of the week, and much more. /episode/index/show/anythingpod/id/22195244

Three Dog Night 02/15/2022

Three Dog Night Sam opens the show reviewing his experience at a Super Bowl party -- and why people shouldn't bring their dog out with them in public. Plus: More Super Bowl discussion, Illinois and Iowa basketball updates, best and worst of the week, and more. /episode/index/show/anythingpod/id/22133309

Stay Away 02/06/2022

Stay Away Sam and Matt discuss the weather, old shows turned remakes, Bears press conference, Illinois basketball playing well, best and worst of the week, and more. /episode/index/show/anythingpod/id/22039334

EE-burr-floos 01/30/2022

EE-burr-floos The Bears hired their new GM (Ryan Poles) and HC (Matt Eberflus). Matt opens the show disagreeing with Eberflus as the coaching hire in an era when offense is a priority, and with Josh McDaniels and Jim Harbaugh seemingly available. We break down the hires and what it means moving forward. Plus: Best and worst of the week and more. /episode/index/show/anythingpod/id/21952736

Everyone Is Interviewing 01/25/2022

Everyone Is Interviewing Sam and Matt open the show discussing the historic NFL playoff weekend and how it relates to the Bears, who are busy interviewing MANY candidates for GM and head coach. Later, the guys reflect on Chicago sports media with the recent passings of Jeff Dickerson and Les Grobestein. Plus: Best and worst of the week, a TV reporter gets hit by a car, and more. /episode/index/show/anythingpod/id/21883631

Winter Pins 01/16/2022

Winter Pins Sam and Matt open up with discussing winter's pros and cons and the transition of seasons. They also revisit old TV shows and the nostalgia of them. Plus: The Bulls will be fine despite a tough stretch, Sam is bowling more, best and worst of the week, and more. /episode/index/show/anythingpod/id/21789857

(Bear) Down And Out 01/11/2022

(Bear) Down And Out Sam and Matt break down another mishandling by the Bears. The Bears fire Ryan Pace and Matt Nagy, but then owner George McCaskey conducts a pathetic press conference, detailing little changes to the management structure. Plus: Reviewing possible head coach candidates and outlining the players on the roster who are actually valuable, best and worst of the week -- including Sam not finding food at Target -- and more. /episode/index/show/anythingpod/id/21735608

Year In Review + Coke/Pepsi Taste Test 12/31/2021

Year In Review + Coke/Pepsi Taste Test Final show of 2021! Sam and Matt review their year from both a sports and personal perspective. Later, they do a taste test with five different matchups of Coke and Pepsi products. /episode/index/show/anythingpod/id/21639383

Off The Hinge 12/21/2021

Off The Hinge Since this is Episode 69, Sam opens the show reminiscing about the 1969 Cubs. Plus: The Bears get exposed in front of a national audience, Matt joins the online dating world, best and worst of the week, previewing the year in review show next week, and more. /episode/index/show/anythingpod/id/21567122

Apathy 12/15/2021

Apathy Reviewing the Bears latest defeat to the Packers and how the team's struggles start at the top with owner George McCaskey. Plus: Seeing Len Kasper's band over the weekend, best and worst of the week, and much more. /episode/index/show/anythingpod/id/21487475

Stro Show 12/06/2021

Stro Show Sam and Matt do their best and worst of the week as the entire episode. An NBA team really lost by 73 points, Iowa loses 42-3 in the Big Ten Championship, Cubs sign Marcus Stroman, Bulls in first place, Bears continue to be inept, and more. /episode/index/show/anythingpod/id/21387842

Shame On Billboard 11/24/2021

Shame On Billboard Thanksgiving episode! Sam and Matt open the show by breaking down Billboard's list of the Top 10 artists of all time. Michael Jackson is No. 8 and Sam is understandably frustrated by it. Plus: The Bears continue to be a joke, best and worst of the week, and more. /episode/index/show/anythingpod/id/21278438

Ghost of Thomas Edison 11/15/2021

Ghost of Thomas Edison We open the show breaking down Bears/Steelers on MNF, including the debacle by the officials. Plus: Best and worst of the week and much more. Lots of laughs (mostly by Matt) on this show. For further listening: ! /episode/index/show/anythingpod/id/21161756

Birthday Wishes 11/07/2021

Birthday Wishes We are LIVE from Sam's apartment. Sam and Matt open the show with the Bears continued struggles and Matt Nagy's weirdness. Plus: Cubs claim Wade Miley off waivers, Braves win the World Series, college football is a bad product this season, getting texts on your birthday, Christmas music on the radio, and much more. /episode/index/show/anythingpod/id/21075755

Bad Organization 10/24/2021

Bad Organization The Bears get crushed by the Buccaneers, Illinois upsets Penn State in 9 OTs, construction above Sam's apartment, and more. /episode/index/show/anythingpod/id/20921918

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