Cutting 2 the Chase
134 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago -Cutting 2 the Chase podcast, hosted by William Chase, features interviews from the world of sports.
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Blackhawks With Charlie Roumeliotis
June 18, 2022 19:05 - 50.9 MBCharlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago and Blackhawks Talk Podcast joined me to talk about the Stanley Cup Final between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Colorado Avalanche. We also get into the Blackhawks and what they might do with the upcoming NHL Draft, what might happen with Alex DeBrincat, Patrick Kane, and Jonathan Toews, and how things might shape up with the coaching search.
Unfiltered with Alex Patt
May 28, 2022 23:04 - 51.7 MBAlex Patt and I chat about the dismal Chicago Cubs season, the White Sox getting off to a tough start, the Bulls and Stanley Cup playoffs, and meeting up with a Twitter friend.
Behind the mic, and sometimes in front of one: Jake Cantu
May 23, 2022 20:57 - 45.8 MBJake Cantu, a producer for ESPN 1000, talks to me about his background in film and radio, getting acquainted with ESPN 1000, and we dive into Dallas sports and a little bit of the NHL and NBA playoffs.
Greg Huss: Cubs MiLB Report
May 15, 2022 21:13 - 72.9 MBGreg Huss of Growing Cubs Podcast and Northside Bound gives me the scoop on what’s going on in the Cubs minor leagues. From Brennan Davis to Pete Crow-Armstrong, Ed Howard, Max Bain, the pitch lab, and so many more names.
Jeff Young on the 2022 SF Giants
May 03, 2022 21:35 - 54.3 MBJeff Young joins me for a new baseball season to chat all things San Francisco Giants. We get into their hot start, Joc Pederson and Logan Webb, players in the minors to watch out for like Sean Roby, and EBUG!
Dan Shulman Returns to the Pod!
April 18, 2022 20:49 - 32.1 MBDan Shulman — Broadcaster for ESPN and Sportsnet — chats with me about the new fun and exciting Toronto Blue Jays, how great it was getting back to normal covering college basketball, and more.
PA Man Tim Sinclair
April 10, 2022 21:56 - 30.4 MBTim Sinclair is the PA voice of the Chicago Bulls, Chicago Bears, Chicago Fire, and University of Illinois Illini. He told me about how he got into doing PA work, his favorite memories during his career, and so much more.
Lou DiBella: Boxing and Baseball Come Full Circle
March 13, 2022 16:56 - 31.8 MBI caught up with Lou DiBella (President of DiBella Entertainment; President of AA Baseball’s Richmond Flying Squirrels; CEO of AA Baseball’s Montgomery Biscuits; Producer; International Boxing Hall of Fame 2020 Inductee) to find out how it all came together for Lou to get where he is. The conversation gets into a story with George Steinbrenner, going to HBO, boxing, and baseball.
Jeff Meller Part 2: Chicago Bears
February 12, 2022 13:01 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBESPN 1000's Jeff Meller gives his thoughts on the new Chicago Bears hires including GM Ryan Poles and head coach Matt Eberflus.
Jeff Meller Part 1: Super Bowl
February 12, 2022 13:00 - 48 minutes - 44 MBRecurring guest, ESPN 1000's Jeff Meller, joins me to talk about the upcoming Super Bowl LVI between the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals. Jeff answers my burning questions on the matchup like the respective strengths and weaknesses for each team, Matt Stafford's legacy, Joe Burrow's rating in the league, and who wins.
Jeff Meller: Super Bowl LVI
February 12, 2022 08:37 - 48 minutes - 44 MBRecurring guest, ESPN 1000's Jeff Meller, joins me to talk about the upcoming Super Bowl LVI between the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals. Jeff answers my burning questions on the matchup like the respective strengths and weaknesses for each team, Matt Stafford's legacy, Joe Burrow's rating in the league, and who wins.
The Athletic’s Patrick Mooney
January 23, 2022 10:07 - 26 minutes - 49.3 MBPatrick Mooney of The Athletic spends time with me talking about MLB and the current lockout situation. We get into the signing of Marcus Stroman, could Carlos Correa be next? Cubs’ pitch lab, and more.
The Athletic's Patrick Mooney
January 22, 2022 06:52 - 26 minutes - 49.3 MBPatrick Mooney of The Athletic spends time with me talking about MLB and the current lockout situation. We get into the signing of Marcus Stroman, could Carlos Correa be next? Cubs’ pitch lab, and more.
Suzie's Summer Ballpark Tour
January 17, 2022 19:03 - 45.7 MBMultimedia journalist Suzie Hunter went on the summer trip of a lifetime in 2021 when she visited every MLB stadium, and all for a good cause, supporting Boys & Girls Clubs. I get all the answers to my burning questions including what inspired the trip, favorite and least favorite ballparks, and so much more.
Adam Abdalla: College Football Playoff
December 31, 2021 15:35 - 52.6 MBESPN 1000's Adam Abdalla joins me to break down the College Football Playoff with Cincinnati versus Alabama and Michigan versus Georgia.
Andrew Belleson: Voice of Wrigley Field
December 20, 2021 21:44 - 65.6 MBFormer Cubs Public Address Announcer Andrew Belleson chats about his old role as PA of Wrigley Field, the current makeup of the Cubs team, and Sammy Sosa!
Broadcaster Chris Vosters
December 16, 2021 14:36 - 64.5 MBBroadcaster Chris Vosters tells me what it was like calling the 2021 Summer Olympics, Patrick Kane's hat trick and Chicago Blackhawks, and more.
What makes ESPN 1000's J.R. Straus tick?
November 16, 2021 23:16 - 71 MBESPN 1000's J.R. Straus details his radio background like working on The Howard Stern Show. We also chat Chicago sports!
Flying Squirrels Broadcaster Trey Wilson
October 24, 2021 21:15 - 81.1 MBRichmond Flying Squirrels Broadcaster Trey Wilson chats Flying Squirrels, minor league baseball players, and the 2021 MLB Playoffs.
Emily Nyman from Breaking Balls Podcast
October 19, 2021 18:34 - 68.2 MBEmily Nyman joins the podcast to talk about the New York Yankees, MLB Playoffs, her love for Alex Rodriguez, and more!
Voice of the Hokies: Jon Laaser
October 16, 2021 14:20 - 44.6 MBI'm joined by the voice of the Virginia Tech Hokies, Jon Laaser, as we talk about the current climate of the ACC, the vibe on the Hokies, and much more.
FatMike!
October 09, 2021 21:46 - 81.4 MBFatMike talks about the success of FatMike Chicago, the Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Bears, and Chicago Cubs.
MLB The Show's Ben Gellman-Chomsky
October 06, 2021 00:08 - 73.3 MBBen Gellman-Chomsky of MLB The Show explains his behind-the-scenes role with the popular video game and shares stories with guys like Ken Griffey Jr.
Blue Jackets with Mark Scheig
October 03, 2021 22:08 - 98.8 MBMark Scheig and I get into Columbus Blue Jackets talk ahead of the 2021-22 season. He tells me about his John Tortorella interactions and predictions.
Seattle Kraken Broadcaster John Forslund
September 26, 2021 18:17 - 53.3 MBSeattle Kraken Broadcaster John Forslund joined me to talk about his new gig, expectations on the Kraken, and much more.
Mic'd in New Haven's Mike Colón Part II
September 25, 2021 23:15 - 30 minutes - 55.7 MBIn part II of this podcast episode with Mike Colón, he tells me about the process for his podcast Mic'd in New Haven including the guests he's had and the lessons he's learned.
Mic’d in New Haven’s Mike Colón
September 25, 2021 22:36 - 71.3 MBMike Colón joined me to talk about the balance between analytics and eye test in baseball, the NHL and John Tortorella, and his podcast.
Mic'd in New Haven's Mike Colón Part I
September 25, 2021 20:12 - 38 minutes - 71.3 MBMike Colón, host of the podcast Mic'd in New Haven, is 21 years old and a very smooth and polished individual. Before he joined me on my podcast, I sensed we might share similar philosophy across sports and podcasting. It was great getting to know him and in part I of this episode, we get into the balance between analytics and eye test in baseball, the John Tortorella effect between the New York Rangers and Columbus Blue Jackets, and a whole lot more.
Bears, Cubs, Cooperstown
September 12, 2021 16:38 - 112 MBAlex Patt, Kyle Schmitt, and I get into College Football, the Bears, and the rest of the NFL. We also talk Cubs and my trip to Cooperstown.
Ryan Quigley on covering the Olympics
September 05, 2021 15:05 - 78.9 MBRyan Quigley tells me about covering the Summer Olympic Games and Paralympics for NBC Olympics.
Meller on the NFL
August 29, 2021 20:52 - 74.5 MBESPN 1000’s Jeff Meller and I get into the NFL and some of the preseason hype. We also talk about fantasy football strategies.
Nick watches Dave and a lot of Cubs & more
August 29, 2021 03:29 - 49 minutes - 90.3 MBNick Palazzolo rejoins the podcast. On this episode we talk about where it went wrong for the Chicago Cubs, when might Justin Fields start for the Chicago Bears, and does Matt Nagy even have a plan? Nick also talks about watching Dave and Ted Lasso and we talk about our favorite Chicago sports radio guys.
Nick watches Dave - And a lot of Cubs & more
August 29, 2021 02:36 - 90.3 MBNick Palazzolo and I get into where it went wrong for the Chicago Cubs, does Matt Nagy know what he's doing? and Nick watches Dave.
A Southside Discussion with Juan
August 23, 2021 20:32 - 76.8 MBJuan and I get into his White Sox and his current feelings on the club, their trade acquisitions, Tony La Russa, is Juan a Brewers fan? and a lot more.
Braggs at Bears Training Camp
August 08, 2021 22:50 - 84 MBGreg Braggs just got back from Chicago Bears Training Camp and he talks about Justin Fields, Matt Nagy, Ryan Pace, and everything else.
Jeff Young's Giants locked and loaded?
August 02, 2021 22:32 - 76.3 MBJeff Young of FanSided's Around The Foghorn comes back to talk about the hot San Francisco Giants. We also talk about the huge addition of Kris Bryant.
Iowa Cubs broadcaster Alex Cohen
July 27, 2021 12:05 - 49.2 MBIowa Cubs broadcaster Alex Cohen drops some knowledge on the AAA Cubs, impact players for Chicago including Brennan Davis, and so much more.
Talkin' hockey with Ryan Sikes
July 12, 2021 03:54 - 74.7 MBRyan Sikes, a writer for FanSided's Rink Royalty, joined me to talk hockey including the Los Angeles Kings, Columbus Blue Jackets, and more!
White Sox (and some Cubs) with Carmen DeFalco
July 09, 2021 14:34 - 60 MBESPN 1000’s Carmen DeFalco rejoins the podcast to answer questions about the Chicago White Sox. We get into the hot start, trade deadline, and more. We also chat a little about the Chicago Cubs.
Sam Ravech on College Baseball
July 01, 2021 00:09 - 31.8 MBESPN's Sam Ravech gives me his thoughts on the winner-take-all between Mississippi State and Vanderbilt for the NCAA Men's College World Series.
Morale Boost
June 18, 2021 18:50 - 63.5 MBDom Frederic, Director of morale for the Chicago Cubs, is officially back as a recurring podcast guest. We talk about the high vibes of the Cubs 2021 season, the trade deadline, which potential free agents might stay long term, and more.
Cubs Insider's Evan Altman
June 13, 2021 20:28 - 84.1 MBEvan Altman at Cubs Insider and Co-host of The Rant joined me to discuss an array of fun Chicago Cubs topics including a renewed offensive approach, which Cubs free agents does he think the team can keep long-term, who to target at the trade deadline, and much more.
Cubs chat with Silvy
June 09, 2021 00:56 - 21.3 MBMarc Silverman from ESPN 1000's Waddle & Silvy popped onto the pod to answer a few questions about the Chicago Cubs including what he thinks about the big impending free agents.
Cubs rewriting pre-season script?
June 02, 2021 16:59Jared Wyllys returns to talk about the Chicago Cubs. Once upon a time the narrative was that the club would likely be trade deadline sellers. But now? Winning play boosted by a 19-8 month of May and an unlikely cast of characters has brought an incredible vibe about the team.
White Sox with Casey
May 26, 2021 17:04 - 77.5 MBCasey Boguslaw of The Outfield Concourse Podcast rejoins the podcast to chat about the latest hot Chicago White Sox topics. We get into the hot station rotation headlined by Carlos Rodón. We talk about the offense, a struggling defense, and Liam Hendriks. Plus a little Tony La Russa and a lot more.
Chris Bleck: NBA Playoffs
May 21, 2021 22:45 - 44.4 MBESPN 1000's Chris Bleck is my NBA guy and he returns to the Cutting 2 the Chase Podcast to break down the upcoming 2021 NBA Playoffs, as well as dropping his NBA Finals pick.
Ryan on NHL Playoffs, covering the Olympics, snake races
May 15, 2021 21:17 - 96.8 MBRyan Quigley and I talked about his new dog, the NHL season and upcoming playoffs. We also get into Tom Wilson, Gerard Gallant, and John Tortorella. He'll also be covering the Olympics this summer and we get into an Olympics for animals.
Talkin' Chicago baseball with Kap
May 14, 2021 19:09 - 31.2 MBESPN 1000's David Kaplan of Kap & J.Hood pops on to talk Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox. I get Kap's thoughts on the current Cubs roster and long-term uncertainty with potential free agents. We also talk Sox, do they have any weaknesses? And how they can get even better.
Bleed Cubbie Blue, FanGraphs’ Sara Sanchez
May 13, 2021 16:34 - 102 MBSara Sanchez of Bleed Cubbie Blue and FanGraphs gets into how she got into writing about baseball and podcasting, current thoughts on the Chicago Cubs, and more.
John Vincent's career, overcoming adversities, being free
May 05, 2021 16:29 - 1 hour - 154 MBI had Chicago Cubs anthem singer John Vincent on to discuss his career. I quickly found out there's so much more to the anthem singer, John Vincent. This is one of the deepest conversations I've had with anyone. In addition to discussing his career highlights, such as singing the National Anthem during the 2016 World Series at Wrigley Field, John talks about mental illness and overcoming adversities.