Show overview
Onto Waveland: A show about the Chicago Cubs has been publishing since 2019, and across the 4 years since has built a catalogue of 264 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 140 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 28 min and 36 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. It is catalogued as a EN-language Sports show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 2.5 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. Published by The Athletic.
From the publisher
Patrick Mooney, Brett Taylor and Sahadev Sharma talk all things Chicago Cubs twice a week on Onto Waveland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Craig Counsell introduced as new Cubs manager + Craig Breslow leaves for Boston
Brett, Sahadev and Patrick react to the Cubs shocking move to hire Craig Counsell and let David Ross go. Was it the right move? Does it change expectations for 2024? Plus, Craig Breslow is heading to Boston to run the Red Sox baseball operations. What does that mean for Cubs player development and the future of Jed Hoyer's front office?Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNationFollow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharmaFollow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Reacting to Jed Hoyer's end of season presser and looking to the offseason
Jed Hoyer held his end of season media session this week. Brett, Sahadev and Patrick share their thoughts on the hour-long chat. What are the chances that the team really tries to bring back Cody Bellinger? Will David Ross enter 2024 on the hot seat? What will be the club's overall plan to get better for next season.Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNationFollow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharmaFollow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Looking back on the 2023 season and a Cubs collapse
The Cubs let a promising season slip away in the final weeks and miss out on the postseason. Brett, Patrick and Sahadev look back on the roller coaster ride of the 2023 season. What positives can be taken from it heading into the offseason and 2024? Where does this collapse fit into the Cubs history of disappointing finishes?Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNationFollow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharmaFollow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_MooneyCheck out our sponsors:-If a comprehensive solution is what you need from yoursupplement routine, then try AG1 and get a FREE 1-yearsupply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/MLBSSB. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Two gut-punch losses leave the Cubs postseason hopes in doubt
The Cubs will head to Milwaukee to finish the regular season with their postseason hopes very much in doubt. Back to back gut-wrenching losses in Atlanta have the Northsiders tied with the Marlins for the final Wild Card spot and they would lose the tiebreaker. Brett, Patrick and Sahadev get into what has gone wrong and what could happen over the final four days of the season.Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNationFollow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharmaFollow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cubs sweep final series at Wrigley as Marcus Stroman returns
With one week left in the regular season, the Cubs are sitting in the final Wild Card spot after sweeping the Rockies to finish out their home schedule. If the Cubs win 5 of 6 this week and miss the postseason, how will you view the season? How will Marcus Stroman's return impact the team down the stretch and what does Javier Assad bring to the bullpen?Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNationFollow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharmaFollow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cubs season on the line with homestand against Pirates and Rockies
As the Cubs try to hang on to a Wild Card spot, Brett, Patrick and Sahadev get into the good and the bad this week. Cody Bellinger is swinging the bat well and Alexander Canario finally has a big moment. On the other hand, Justin Steele has struggled in back to back starts. The guys debate how concerned we should be about Steele's cutter.Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNationFollow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharmaFollow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cubs swept in the desert, clinging to Wild Card spot
Brett, Patrick and Sahadev look back on the Cubs trip to Arizona and five straight losses and look for hope as the club's postseason hopes start to fade. They also discuss reasons to be hopeful that the Cubs can still turn things around.Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNationFollow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharmaFollow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_MooneyCheck out our sponsors:If a comprehensive solution is what you need from yoursupplement routine, then try AG1 and get a FREE 1-yearsupply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/MLBSSB. That’s drinkAG1.com/MLBSSB. Check it out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cubs slumping, Wild Card race tightening and the Canario curse
Brett, Patrick and Sahadev dig into the Cubs series loss to the Rockies as the Wild Card race tightens in the National League. They also weigh in on the team's defense right now and how it compares to 2016.Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNationFollow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharmaFollow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Top prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong getting the call up to the Cubs
The Cubs lost 3 of 4 to the D-backs over the weekend in a series that could have easily gone the other way with a break. But forget that because the Cubs are calling up top prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong to the big leagues. Brett, Sahadev and Patrick break down what to expect from the former first round pick.Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNationFollow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharmaFollow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_MooneyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Young pitching fuels Cubs to sweep of the Giants
The Cubs took care of business against the Giants with a Wrigley Field sweep. Led by young pitching, the club is rolling and gaining on the Brewers in the NL Central. Justin Steele, Jordan Wicks, Luke Little and Javier Assad have taken center stage in the pennant race. Young relievers being available in September is a sign of a well run organization.Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNationFollow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharmaFollow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_MooneyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Steele shines again, where is Alexander Canario and other September roster management questions
After series split in Cincinnati, Justin Steele gets the Cubs back on track, shutting down the Giants. The guys talk about Steele's emergence and also get into some September roster management questions facing David Ross and company. Where is Alexander Canario?Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNationFollow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharmaFollow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_MooneyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Cubs beat the Brewers using Brewers ball
The Cubs took two of three from the Brewers to close the gap in the NL Central. The guys talk about that and the importance of Kyle Hendricks on this year's roster. They also have a positive update on Marcus Stroman's mysterious injury and more.Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNationFollow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharmaFollow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_MooneyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Showdown with the Brewers
The Cubs hold the National League's 2nd Wild Card spot, but with the Brewers visiting Wrigley this week there's an opportunity to make a run a the Central crown. Milwaukee comes to town as the hottest team in baseball riding an eight-game win streak.Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNationFollow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharmaFollow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_MooneyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Shohei Ohtani's injury and how it could impact Cubs
Brett, Patrick and Sahadev discuss another series victory that could have been a sweep. They also push back on the criticism that David Ross is getting from the Cubs fanbase arguing that he's doing his best to keep a taxed bullpen fresh for the home stretch of the season. That leads to an overall discussion on the club's pitching fatigue. They wrap things up by talking about Shohei Ohtani's UCL injury and what it means for his upcoming free agency and how it relates to the Cubs chances of a one-year deal.Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNationFollow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharmaFollow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_MooneyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Marcus Stroman's strange injury and what to expect going forward
The Cubs prepare for life without Marcus Stroman. Brett, Sahadev and Patrick weigh in on the situation and try to fill in the gaps of what happened.Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNationFollow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharmaFollow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_MooneyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Christopher Morel walks off the Sox, walks Cubs fans back into the sunshine
The Cubs were about to drop another frustrating game to the White Sox. And then Michael Fulmer put out a fire. And then Nick Madrigal hit a pinch-hit homer. And then Cody Bellinger doubled and Dansby Swanson walked. And then Christopher Morel walked to the plate...Brett Taylor, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney discuss the Cubs' exhilarating 4-3 win over the White Sox on this episode of Onto Waveland. They also get into Marcus Stroman's rib injury and more.Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNationFollow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharmaFollow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_MooneyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cubs take two of three in Toronto...and the upcoming schedule says it's moving time
The Cubs rebounded from a bad series against the Mets by taking two of three from the Blue Jays in Toronto over the weekend. The schedule over the next two weeks is quite favorable, and then they get a golden opportunity with a three-game series against the Brewers at Wrigley to wrap up the month. In other words, now's the time for the Cubs to move. Brett Taylor, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney discuss that and more on this episode of Onto Waveland.Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNationFollow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharmaFollow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_MooneyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Let's not panic after Mets series + previewing the Blue Jays
Brett and Sahadev look back on a disappointing Mets series and look ahead to a trip across the border for an interleague matchup with the Blue Jays. The guys explain some of the bullpen decisions that were criticized against New York. They also get you ready for the upcoming series in Toronto and how the Cubs can bounce back quickly against a probably playoff team.Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNationFollow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharmaFollow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_MooneyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Cubs take series from Braves (let's not talk about Monday's Mets game)
Brett and Sahadev look back on the weekend series win over the Braves at Wrigley. What can we take from it? What have been the key's to the club's offensive surge over the last few weeks. The guys also discuss concerns after a poor outing against the Mets in New York Monday night.Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNationFollow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharmaFollow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_MooneyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trade Deadline reaction, a Jeimer Candelario reunion and a look ahead to the rest of the season
Brett, Patrick and Sahadev break down the trade deadline and their surprise that the Cubs made the move to reunite with Jeimer Candelario. Did they do enough to really compete for a postseason spot, what to make of Marcus Stroman's hip injury and what do these decisions mean for the club as they head into 2024 and beyond?Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNationFollow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharmaFollow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_MooneyEmail us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.