CHICAGO BEEF LEAGUE
61 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsFantasy baseball banter focused on the glorious Chicago Beef League. Why us? Because our league is better than yours. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chicago-beef/support
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Episodes
Aleks Offers His Boat for Bobby Witt Jr
July 17, 2024 16:01 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBAs we enter the unofficial break, week 15 of 22, we take a moment to reflect. Nope, that would take too much time. We instead recap week 15 and look ahead to the short 3 game week of week 16. The usual. We then discuss how Baseball's stars have changed over the last 50 years (a lot, in fact). We close discussing what the value is of a draft pick in these #firesale trades. Oh, and Aleks offers his boat to Mike for Bobby Witt Jr. Listen for Mike's reaction. --- Support this podcast: h...
The Boys Talk All-Star Weekend
July 10, 2024 15:21 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBWeek 14 is a close and, boy, was it a downer. However, we recapped the matchups and looked ahead to week 15. With no trades or major transactions to discuss, we segued to our main topic of this week: the All-Star weekend festivities like the Draft, the Futures game and the Home Run Derby. Also, Aleks turned on his lights. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chicago-beef/support
Aleks Brings The High-Def Intro Video Content
July 04, 2024 16:36 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBTHIRTEEN weeks in and we start to see some separation in the standings. We recap week 13 and finally Aleks did well in his predictions. We're not keeping score but cmon, of course we are. We get into week 14 and go deep into year to date stats of the teams. We found it interesting, hopefully you do too. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chicago-beef/support
No Surprise, Evermore Is a Contender
June 26, 2024 15:35 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBWeek 11 is a wrap as we approach the halfway point on the season. The playoff picture is murky with 5 teams tied in 3rd (top 6 make playoffs), and Aleks on outside looking in. We review week 11 and look ahead to week 12 matchups including MOTW (Matchup of the week: Jay vs Aleks). Also, can someone remind Dave to update his roster? It would help him greatly. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chicago-beef/support
Chip the Trade Offer Therapist
June 19, 2024 16:51 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBWeek 11 is a wrap, the Commish keeps rolling and continues his 2 game lead on everyone. We discuss week 11 results, Aleks continues to fail at picking teams and we look ahead at week 12. Aleks chose words poorly and I hope he learned from the discussion. We close by looking at Aleks & Chen's fizzled trade proposal and discuss how to be more empathetic trade partners, at this emotional time. No, we didn't do that but it was fun to listen to the logic to the offer. --- Support this podc...
Chen Finally Busts His Slump
June 14, 2024 16:52 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBWeek 10 is a wrap. Chen finally gets the elusive W and it was oh, so delicious. We discuss week 10 results and no shocker.... Aleks continues to fall behind in our picks. He needs to #Firesale, stat. Week 11 picks are in, and Aleks gives us his iconic Irish Goodbye. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chicago-beef/support
Bo Bichette is Available!
June 04, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBHowdy everyone! Another week is in the books, and 3 matchups get decided by our other-worldly stat: GAP. As result, Chip, Jay, and Vishnu come out on top in their matchups, while John and Aleks have no trouble in theirs. Suneel losing is among the most beautiful things mankind can witness. Aleks continues his ridiculous trade offers (then revokes his Christian Walker for naming rights idea), but improves his record on picks (He actually got 2 correct!). Week 10 has just started and the ...
Aleks is Terrible at Picking Matchups
May 30, 2024 15:50 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBWell, that was a rollercoaster of a week. We review week 8 and the bunch of upsets. And Aleks beat Chen, much to everyone's chagrin. Moving forward, we share week 7 results of picking matchups, we expand on "Moment in Chicago Beef League History" and close on Aleks' recent calamity (Acuna) to his attempt to repeat as champion. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chicago-beef/support
The Brutes Take Down HeGone
May 20, 2024 17:03 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBWeek 7 is a wrap and HeGone suffers his 1st loss, from no joke, The Brute Squad. We discuss other outcomes and look ahead to week 8 matchups, mainly RIVALRY WEEK with Team Sunicle vs FerniWillow. We wrap by reviewing listener email. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chicago-beef/support
Chip Suggests to Address Your (Roster) Holes
May 15, 2024 18:45 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBWeek 6 recaps, and week 7 prognostications. We spend an inordinate amount of time on Aleks and "the bones", but I promise you will enjoy the extra 20 minutes of banter. Unless you aren't a fan of Willow, to which I would recommend you see it and revel in its majesty. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chicago-beef/support
We Welcome The Slump Busters!
May 07, 2024 04:49 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBAleks, Chen and Chip discuss week 5 results and in majestic fashion, they all lose. Dave is 5-0 and no one is happy. We briefly touch on week 6 matchups, and Aleks and Chen commiserate on their lackluster starts to the year, and Chen has a new name for his squad. We close briefly discussing the Beef League Hall of Fame, and needing nominees and a new name since its...it just needs a better name, ok? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chicago-beef/support
The Ukrainian Beekeeper
May 03, 2024 03:47 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBA little late, but its time for week 4 recaps where Chip *COUGH* beats *COUGH* Aleks in amazing fashion. Chen unfortunately loses again and few others do too. With a bee swarm interrupting the start of DBacks game that night of the recording, Aleks shares a timely Ukrainian beekeeper story. He needs more bees. We close looking ahead at week 5 with sharp prognostications (not!) and everyone wishes for Ferni Willow to lose. Yay. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/po...
We DuFresne'd It.
April 22, 2024 04:37 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBWe start with a BORING trade offer that goes nowhere (really, step up the trades) and recapped week 3 of the Chicago Beef League and noted the unfortunate nature of some of the 1-2 and 0-3 teams. We didnt use #firesale in the discussion, frankly its only been 3 weeks. But some teams are struggling mightily, and some aren't (notably: Ferni Willow). We also looked ahead to week 4 matchups and the epic matchup that will have everyone's attention: Crips vs RGGW. Is the production quali...
A RatBurger's Paradise
April 08, 2024 15:25 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBWe are back in the saddle recapping week 1 in the Chicago Beef League. We summarize the highlights of each matchup and look ahead to week 2. Yes, we also hit on a few items from reality like the A's moving, but really we tee up Aleks' to rant about his disdain for Jerry Reinsdorf, the owner of the Chicago White Sox. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chicago-beef/support
2024 Is Off With A Bang
March 28, 2024 05:38 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBTraffikus joins us to discuss the 2024 Beef League draft and point out everyone's mistakes. We tap into prognastications and Aleks yells at Chip. Just the usual wonderfulness that many of us might call: The Beef League podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chicago-beef/support
2024 Keeper Deadline Decisions
March 08, 2024 19:36 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBWelcome back to the Pod! Been a while. We run thru some recent updates but predominantly discuss & criticize keeper decisions for each team (of those that actually made cuts, AHEM). In other news, Aleks is trying to fire me, but you can't really fire a volunteer who does everything, right? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chicago-beef/support
Chip's Beef League Finals Week: Schadenfreude
September 19, 2023 04:55 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBLo joins us this week for some REAL-TIME finals trash talk and shares some insights on how he got to his first finals. Chip's schadenfreude - fresh off a loss to Lo in the semis - is on full display. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chicago-beef/support
Semi Finals
September 17, 2023 14:09 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBTune in this week as The Commish joins the pod and taunts us by calling Team Sunicle a "juggernaut," calls to organize a trade EMARGO against Battle of Evermore, and more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chicago-beef/support
Is Suneel a patsy?
September 03, 2023 01:38 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBIs Suneel OUR patsy? Listen in for Zavo's hot takes and more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chicago-beef/support
This Buckeye fell far from the tree.
September 02, 2023 21:45 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBChenner joins us on the ice to talk podcast production and what happened to the Crips. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chicago-beef/support
Connecticut: America's Death Trap?
August 26, 2023 00:58 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBThis week Josh joins the pod to defend his terrible title defense and moving his family next door to Aaron Hernandez's ghost. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chicago-beef/support
Post-reality: countdown to Playoffs
August 09, 2023 16:14 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBStraight up mystery. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chicago-beef/support
Fast Starts and Silly Prognostications
April 14, 2023 20:41 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBSeason is underway, audio issues are behind us and Suneel is already abysmal. At least thats what Aleks thinks. But he does have Matt Chapman. We dive into some hot starts and look ahead to week 3 matchups. We wrap up with more "the intangibles". We need movie recommendations for our segment! Please be kind and listen and review. Thank you! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chicago-beef/support
2023 Draft Recap
March 30, 2023 00:35 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBWithout a doubt, you can now sniff 2023 opening day. Without a minute to spare, we've recorded our recap of the 2023 Chicago Beef League draft. Its filled with "refreshing" criticism, "the intangibles", outlandish comments, and a kind ask to the audience on our new movie segment. Please be a gent and listen & review. Thank you! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chicago-beef/support
The 2023 Pre-draft Episode
March 14, 2023 15:35 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBCongrats to Short Round! How flawed is Purdue? Are you ready for Aleks's mock first round? We discuss those topics and more - including Chip's basement disaster - during the 2023 Pre-draft Episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chicago-beef/support
Episode 3: Off Season - Team Keeper Predictions
January 13, 2023 17:29 - 1 hour - 79.6 MBWe are back from a rested and relaxing holiday break to bring you 90 minutes of bliss focused on who is likely being kept, tough decisions and who should likely make some trades (ahem: Vishnu). We close with a diddy about NBA & NFL MVPs, neither of which we pay any attention to. Production Note: we did NOT discuss Willow series but will in the next episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chicago-beef/support
Episode 2: Off Season - Top 10 SP for 2023
December 17, 2022 17:57 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBThis week we provide a quick World Cup update, dissect the new Willow series, and give you our top 10 SPs for 2023. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chicago-beef/support
OFFSEASON EPISODE 1: World Cup & Winter Meetings Recap.
December 09, 2022 15:49 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBWho did Josh beat in the 2022 Beef League Finals? We discuss the World Cup and recap our favorite - and least favorite - free agent signings during the Winter Meetings. And some surprises in between. Listen. Enjoy. You're welcome. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chicago-beef/support
Road to the Finals!
September 26, 2022 17:13 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBIn this episode we recap the first rounds of the playoffs and set the table for the 2022 Beef League Championship Week (sponsor pending) between Aleks and Josh. Asked to say a nice thing about the other, Aleks said of Josh, "he has tremendous body hair," and Josh said of Aleks, "he fluctuates weight better than a Siberian hamster." Other topics include some RARE compliments to a few Beef League teams, a run down of the top starting pitchers this year, Chip's defense of his statement that Co...
This Is Why Aleks' Doesnt Produce Podcasts
September 13, 2022 04:01 - 59 minutes - 55 MBWe recorded this 2-3 weeks ago and Aleks' forgot to edit and post. So I'm going to instead post lyrics from Christopher Cross' hit "Sailing": Well, it's not far down to paradise At least it's not for me And if the wind is right you can sail away And find tranquility Oh, the canvas can do miracles Just you wait and see, believe me It's not far to never never land No reason to pretend And if the wind is right you can find the joy Of innocence again Oh, the canvas can do miracles J...
Sunicle's Team Is Just Garbage, OK?
July 16, 2022 19:39 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBWhat I want, you've got, but it might be hard to handle Like the flame that burns the candle, the candle feeds the flame, yeah, yeah What I got full stock of thoughts and dreams that scatter And you pull them all together, and how, I can't explain, oh yeah Well, well, you (ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh) You make my dreams come true (you, you) You (you, you). Narrator: We also discussed midseason standings, this weeks matchups, some surprising players and dissected Suneel's surprising team. ---...
Aleks' Future Wikipedia Page
June 15, 2022 03:41 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBWe are back, and Chip is "under the weather". We return from Alaska, shred Jay's Battle of Evermore team (he's actually surprisingly fine) and eventually talk about our matchup this week: Ferni Willow vs Brute Squad. Good guys vs Bad guys. We also discuss what would be the best story on Aleks' future wikipedia page. Its kinda like a future 21st tombstone. All of mine start with him traveling to Australia and ending with him meeting a snake. We request your ideas. (Does anyone read th...
A love letter to Max Muncy-like players
June 03, 2022 06:14 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBOh boy. Back in less than a week, and this time Aleks' shreds another team: Chip's. Its unruly. Seriously, he isnt kind. We also yammer about things in Beef and the upcoming weeks, which should be fun. We finally pivot into Chip's Stat corner and dissect a stat. Aleks may have fallen asleep at this point. And we discuss fair trades. We give ideas out FOR FREE! (seriously, someone should pay us) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chicago-beef/support
Aleks' Trade Struggle Continues. The World Laments.
May 26, 2022 05:34 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MBWe are finally back, mostly because Chip has been busy and we're both quite bitter about our records. This week we burrow deep into Aleks' team and their deep sorrow. And somehow he's doing very good. We shred/enliven his team and discuss some overall themes in fantasy baseball in 2022, especially the challenge in trading players. We note the upcoming schedule and our upcoming fishing expedition. You don't want to miss this week. Or miss it. What do we care? --- Support this podcas...
Chip's problems with time travel
April 15, 2022 20:51 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBThis week we recap the extended Chicago Beef League Week 1, we discuss troubling trends in fantasy baseball and pleasant surprises. A brief preview of Week 2, followed by a new RAPID FIRE segment. Then Chip wants to know if the new IT movies are appropriate for his kids to watch. You don't want to miss this week. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chicago-beef/support
2nd Annual CBL the Pod Post-draft Recap Episode
April 02, 2022 18:44 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBWe run through the 1st round of the 2022 CBL Draft, and then unleash quick team-by-team attacks. Who was the biggest loser? Who had the best draft? Chip's audio is FANTASTIC. Let's consider a GoFundMe to get Chip (1) better WiFi and (2) recording equipment that doesn't suck. Or, more accurately, let's all shame him until he prioritizes those upgrades himself. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chicago-beef/support
Inaugural PRE-DRAFT Pod!
March 25, 2022 14:41 - 51 minutes - 47.9 MBWe discuss the upcoming Chicago Beef League draft! Why is Suneel going to take Suzuki? Chip's take on why he'd take Brandon Crawford over Tim Anderson. And how Chip pronounces mediocrity. Email your questions to [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chicago-beef/support
The "BASEBALL IS BACK!" Episode
March 12, 2022 15:22 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBAnd one of us is optimistic and the other has serious concerns. Tune in for that and our discussion of top five free agents. Our first 30 minute episode so NO EXCUSES! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chicago-beef/support
Nicolas Cage Makes Some Fine Movies
February 20, 2022 17:00 - 51 minutes - 48.1 MBPut on your seat belt. We move quickly in todays episode. Join your favorite host, Chip, and that other host, Aleks, as we dive into today's most pressing topics. Olympics & Curling. What is Your Worst Keeper ever? Suneel sucks but he finally has a few keepers. Basketball pop-a-shot & Xmen arcade. Buff Joes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chicago-beef/support
Its Gonna Start Raining Men
November 12, 2021 01:50 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBWell well well. Chip wins the 2021 Chicago Beef league championship, Aleks accuses Chip of poisoning and we finally end the podcast hiatus. We're BACK and better* than ever. We discuss how the season (magically) ended and potential categories needing replacement (ahem: wins, barf). We kindly note how Suneel sucks, briefly note our keepers and the implications of the upcoming MLB lockout of players. We end by discussing our newfound love of the Seattle Kraken, admiration of Edmonton Oiler...
Hot Meat Sandwiches Are Better than Cold
September 17, 2021 03:50 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBBuckle up. This is the penultimate episode of the 2021 Chicago Beef League championship. We talk last week's fiasco/shocker, and then this week RAPTUROUS* MATCHUPS: Brutes vs Ferni. Canucks vs Crips. Where true heroes are born. We finish up with an extensive conversation about sandwiches, and what else, Sarkis (Lorettas and Disasters). * - I typed it first cuz it sounds fun, then looked it up to find it means "characterized by, feeling, or expressing great pleasure or enthusiasm". ...
Why does Chip force his son to eat Ghost Peppers? #parenting
August 31, 2021 15:14 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBAs the Beef League season comes to a close chaos is in the air. Join your favorite hosts Aleks & Chip for a breakdown of what the hell happened in Beef last week. Your hosts stumble around possible playoff seeding scenarios as they discuss this week's matchups. And then get some parenting advice from Chip. You won't want to miss this. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chicago-beef/support
Aleks's final pod before joining the 40 club
August 24, 2021 16:31 - 1 hour - 86.6 MBWe ramble. I cut out nearly thirty minutes. You're welcome. In addition to that, we recap Beef League week 19, discuss Beef League week 20, and preview Beef League week 21. And more trivia from Chip. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chicago-beef/support
Where Vishnu and Aleks bond
August 08, 2021 06:12 - 1 hour - 86.9 MBGuest: Vishnu, Owner and GM of Spearmint Rhino. Loose agenda as the international man of mystery weaves stories & facts amongst topics like Week 18 discussion/trade deadline/asking vishnu to sell, next week matchups, Michigan football, Chicago Bears, Geckos, Vishnu's impending move to downtown Chicago and eventually support of the 2021 White Sox. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chicago-beef/support
Sea Wolves, or whatever Chip rambles on about...
August 03, 2021 20:25 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBSPECIAL EPISODE: Live from Alaska, post-fishing & Earthquake/Tsunami. BRIEF recap (over 30 min) of experience in Alaska that I'm sure everyone will find riveting. Week 17 recap, trade discussions and Week 18 outlook. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chicago-beef/support
Where Chip talks about the weather.
July 25, 2021 12:50 - 2 hours - 118 MBGuest: Chen, Owner and GM of Crips. This week's matchups. Why Chen can't draft. Next week outlook. Finish with Lightning Round and Chip's Q&A of Chen. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chicago-beef/support
Inundated with Chlorine: the All-Star Break Special
July 12, 2021 20:49 - 1 hour - 77.5 MBWhy are children trying to drown Chip? Chip's brisket preferences. A scalped hen. Week 14 recap. Preview of the annual All-Star short week. Mid-Season MVPs, Cy Youngs, and ROYs. Home Run Derby and All-Star game predictions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chicago-beef/support
Our Edgar "La Barbie" Valdez Villarreal doppleganger
July 03, 2021 03:58 - 1 hour - 109 MBBeef League Week 13! Our guest this week is none other than Ken, manager of the Mexikens. We start w/ scoreboard check-in on current matchups in week 13, and upcoming matchups in week 14 PLUS the implications of the All-Star Break. Aleks shares a chick update and Chip rambles on about the International draft and players coming from Asia vs the Caribbean. Plus a lot of chatter on Joey Gallo and Aleks' arch-nemesis, Jason Kipnis. We close with an articulate discussion on gardening and the ...
Do you know where Dominic put the lasers?
June 27, 2021 17:01 - 1 hour - 108 MBBeef League Week 12! No guest but we effectively spend nearly 2 hours discussing amongst other things Kevin Gausman and Kindergarten Cop. And Week 13 matchups. Post questions to [email protected] or just berate Chip with insults. Your choice. NOTE: Chip's audio is a work-in-progress (as is everything in his life), but progress > perfect! No relegation, yet. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chicago-beef/support
Somewhere, somehow, someone's going to pay
June 19, 2021 00:09 - 2 hours - 140 MBBeef League Week 11! Scoreboard check-in on current matchups. Week 12 match ups! PREDICTIONS! How are injured keepers driving the standings? GUEST: Zavo, owner of the fine collection of talent known as Swing & Miss. Post questions to [email protected]! NOTE: Apologies for Chip's poor audio quality, he will be disciplined without pay for 1 week and may be relegated with further future infractions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chicag...