Open Concessions with Len & JD https://www.mlb.com/cubs/fans en © 2024 MLB Advanced Media "Open Concessions with Len and JD" presented by Toyota is a new podcast from the Chicago Cubs. Each week, Cubs play-by-play announcer Len Kasper and color commentator Jim Deshaies interview newsmakers, celeb fans of the ballclub, ballplayers and more. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/bea1e212-e31b-11eb-8478-2f3a65e3f1ef/image/CHC_-_Open_Concessions_Program.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Open Concessions with Len & JD https://www.mlb.com/cubs/fans no episodic Open Concessions with Len & JD MLB.com "Open Concessions with Len and JD" presented by Toyota is a new podcast from the Chicago Cubs. Each week, Cubs play-by-play announcer Len Kasper and color commentator Jim Deshaies interview newsmakers, celeb fans of the ballclub, ballplayers and more. "Open Concessions with Len and JD" presented by Toyota is a new podcast from the Chicago Cubs. Each week, Cubs play-by-play announcer Len Kasper and color commentator Jim Deshaies interview newsmakers, celeb fans of the ballclub, ballplayers and more.

]]> MLB.com podcast@mlb.com Best of Open Concessions In this Best of Open Concessions episode, we hear from some of our favorite guests including Hall of Famers, current players, celebrity fans, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 17 Dec 2020 19:41:58 -0000 Best of Open Concessions full 26 MLB.com In this Best of Open Concessions episode, we hear from some of our favorite guests including Hall of Famers, current players, celebrity fans, and more. In this Best of Open Concessions episode, we hear from some of our favorite guests including Hall of Famers, current players, celebrity fans, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this Best of Open Concessions episode, we hear from some of our favorite guests including Hall of Famers, current players, celebrity fans, and more.

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]]> 3384 no David Ross  Rossy talks through the challenges of a complicated first season. He digs into his leadership style, new responsibilities, and evolution from teammate to leader. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 03 Dec 2020 17:11:42 -0000 David Ross full 25 MLB.com  Rossy talks through the challenges of a complicated first season. He digs into his leadership style, new responsibilities, and evolution from teammate to leader.  Rossy talks through the challenges of a complicated first season. He digs into his leadership style, new responsibilities, and evolution from teammate to leader. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  Rossy talks through the challenges of a complicated first season. He digs into his leadership style, new responsibilities, and evolution from teammate to leader.

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]]> 3151 no Jason Heyward Jason Heyward talks changes at the executive level, his ambitions for the future and how leadership, on and off the field, shaped his game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 26 Nov 2020 06:59:12 -0000 Jason Heyward full 24 MLB.com Jason Heyward talks changes at the executive level, his ambitions for the future and how leadership, on and off the field, shaped his game. Jason Heyward talks changes at the executive level, his ambitions for the future and how leadership, on and off the field, shaped his game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jason Heyward talks changes at the executive level, his ambitions for the future and how leadership, on and off the field, shaped his game.

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]]> 4022 no Adbert Alzolay Right-hander Adbert Alzolay spends time with Len and JD to discuss his rise through the ranks to become one of the Cubs most exciting throwers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 19 Nov 2020 18:01:56 -0000 Adbert Alzolay full 23 MLB.com Right-hander Adbert Alzolay spends time with Len and JD to discuss his rise through the ranks to become one of the Cubs most exciting throwers. Right-hander Adbert Alzolay spends time with Len and JD to discuss his rise through the ranks to become one of the Cubs most exciting throwers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Right-hander Adbert Alzolay spends time with Len and JD to discuss his rise through the ranks to become one of the Cubs most exciting throwers.

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]]> 2999 no Matt Szczur Matt Szczur joins the duo to discuss his art, the real story behind Rizzo borrowing his lucky bat, and the bone marrow donation that saved a life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 05 Nov 2020 17:47:56 -0000 Matt Szczur full 22 MLB.com Matt Szczur joins the duo to discuss his art, the real story behind Rizzo borrowing his lucky bat, and the bone marrow donation that saved a life. Matt Szczur joins the duo to discuss his art, the real story behind Rizzo borrowing his lucky bat, and the bone marrow donation that saved a life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Matt Szczur joins the duo to discuss his art, the real story behind Rizzo borrowing his lucky bat, and the bone marrow donation that saved a life.

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]]> 3631 no Dave Van Horne Hall of Fame voice of the Miami Marlins, Dave Van Horne, joins Len and JD to look back on the 2020 season and preview the Wild Card matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 30 Sep 2020 14:12:49 -0000 Dave Van Horne full 21 MLB.com Hall of Fame voice of the Miami Marlins, Dave Van Horne, joins Len and JD to look back on the 2020 season and preview the Wild Card matchup. Hall of Fame voice of the Miami Marlins, Dave Van Horne, joins Len and JD to look back on the 2020 season and preview the Wild Card matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hall of Fame voice of the Miami Marlins, Dave Van Horne, joins Len and JD to look back on the 2020 season and preview the Wild Card matchup.


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]]> 2026 no Jayson Stark & Doug Glanville The group discusses the changing dynamics of the game, how to make it more compelling in the future and the legacy of baseball beyond the field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 24 Sep 2020 15:27:06 -0000 Jayson Stark & Doug Glanville full 20 MLB.com The group discusses the changing dynamics of the game, how to make it more compelling in the future and the legacy of baseball beyond the field. The group discusses the changing dynamics of the game, how to make it more compelling in the future and the legacy of baseball beyond the field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The group discusses the changing dynamics of the game, how to make it more compelling in the future and the legacy of baseball beyond the field.

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]]> 4026 no Tommy Hottovy Fresh off Alec Mills' no-hitter, pitching coach Tommy Hottovy joins to discuss the no-no, his own battle with COVID-19, and the lead up to the postseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 17 Sep 2020 20:32:40 -0000 Tommy Hottovy full 19 MLB.com Fresh off Alec Mills' no-hitter, pitching coach Tommy Hottovy joins to discuss the no-no, his own battle with COVID-19, and the lead up to the postseason. Fresh off Alec Mills' no-hitter, pitching coach Tommy Hottovy joins to discuss the no-no, his own battle with COVID-19, and the lead up to the postseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fresh off Alec Mills' no-hitter, pitching coach Tommy Hottovy joins to discuss the no-no, his own battle with COVID-19, and the lead up to the postseason.

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]]> 3009 no David Bote & Alec Mills Cubs utility man David Bote and starting pitcher Alec Mills talk about the highs and lows of the 2020 60-game season and the hunt for the NL Central title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 10 Sep 2020 16:20:37 -0000 David Bote & Alec Mills full 18 MLB.com Cubs utility man David Bote and starting pitcher Alec Mills talk about the highs and lows of the 2020 60-game season and the hunt for the NL Central title. Cubs utility man David Bote and starting pitcher Alec Mills talk about the highs and lows of the 2020 60-game season and the hunt for the NL Central title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Cubs utility man David Bote and starting pitcher Alec Mills talk about the highs and lows of the 2020 60-game season and the hunt for the NL Central title.

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]]> 3943 no Craig Breslow Former big leaguer Craig Breslow joins to discuss his role as director of pitching with the Cubs front office and the impact coaching and analytics have on today's game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 03 Sep 2020 23:22:26 -0000 Craig Breslow full 17 MLB.com Former big leaguer Craig Breslow joins to discuss his role as director of pitching with the Cubs front office and the impact coaching and analytics have on today's game. Former big leaguer Craig Breslow joins to discuss his role as director of pitching with the Cubs front office and the impact coaching and analytics have on today's game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Former big leaguer Craig Breslow joins to discuss his role as director of pitching with the Cubs front office and the impact coaching and analytics have on today's game.

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]]> 2890 no Derrek Lee Beloved Cub Derrek Lee joins to discuss his career as a power hitter, growing up in a baseball family and the influence of athletes in the current climate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:41:47 -0000 Derrek Lee full 16 MLB.com Beloved Cub Derrek Lee joins to discuss his career as a power hitter, growing up in a baseball family and the influence of athletes in the current climate. Beloved Cub Derrek Lee joins to discuss his career as a power hitter, growing up in a baseball family and the influence of athletes in the current climate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Beloved Cub Derrek Lee joins to discuss his career as a power hitter, growing up in a baseball family and the influence of athletes in the current climate.

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]]> 3360 no Best of Open Concessions Len and JD serve up some of the best segments from Open Concessions, featuring interviews with Jon Lester, Bob Odenkirk and Billy Williams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 20 Aug 2020 14:54:53 -0000 Best of Open Concessions full 15 MLB.com Len and JD serve up some of the best segments from Open Concessions, featuring interviews with Jon Lester, Bob Odenkirk and Billy Williams. Len and JD serve up some of the best segments from Open Concessions, featuring interviews with Jon Lester, Bob Odenkirk and Billy Williams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Len and JD serve up some of the best segments from Open Concessions, featuring interviews with Jon Lester, Bob Odenkirk and Billy Williams.

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]]> 4746 no Jeff Garlin & Brad Morris From Chicago to California, one thing remains the same for these two: their love of the Cubs. Actors Jeff Garlin and Brad Morris join this week's episode of the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 13 Aug 2020 15:07:48 -0000 Jeff Garlin & Brad Morris full 14 MLB.com From Chicago to California, one thing remains the same for these two: their love of the Cubs. Actors Jeff Garlin and Brad Morris join this week's episode of the podcast. From Chicago to California, one thing remains the same for these two: their love of the Cubs. Actors Jeff Garlin and Brad Morris join this week's episode of the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices From Chicago to California, one thing remains the same for these two: their love of the Cubs. Actors Jeff Garlin and Brad Morris join this week's episode of the podcast.

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]]> 3938 no Arlo White NBC Sports Premier League commentator Arlo White shares his unlikely story of becoming a Cubs fan, comparisons between return to play for MLB and the EPL and his favorite moments at Wrigley Field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 06 Aug 2020 01:47:05 -0000 Arlo White full 13 MLB.com NBC Sports Premier League commentator Arlo White shares his unlikely story of becoming a Cubs fan, comparisons between return to play for MLB and the EPL and his favorite moments at Wrigley Field. NBC Sports Premier League commentator Arlo White shares his unlikely story of becoming a Cubs fan, comparisons between return to play for MLB and the EPL and his favorite moments at Wrigley Field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices NBC Sports Premier League commentator Arlo White shares his unlikely story of becoming a Cubs fan, comparisons between return to play for MLB and the EPL and his favorite moments at Wrigley Field.

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]]> 3480 no Len Kasper and Jim Deshaies Baseball is back! Len & JD share their thoughts about the 2020 season so far and catch up with Taylor McGregor from the road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 30 Jul 2020 14:44:17 -0000 Len Kasper and Jim Deshaies full 12 MLB.com Baseball is back! Len & JD share their thoughts about the 2020 season so far and catch up with Taylor McGregor from the road. Baseball is back! Len & JD share their thoughts about the 2020 season so far and catch up with Taylor McGregor from the road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Baseball is back! Len & JD share their thoughts about the 2020 season so far and catch up with Taylor McGregor from the road.

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]]> 1923 no Jed Hoyer Jed Hoyer, Cubs GM and executive VP, shares a glimpse into the season ahead, including games without fans and battling COVID-19 on the road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 23 Jul 2020 13:50:47 -0000 Jed Hoyer full 11 MLB.com Jed Hoyer, Cubs GM and executive VP, shares a glimpse into the season ahead, including games without fans and battling COVID-19 on the road. Jed Hoyer, Cubs GM and executive VP, shares a glimpse into the season ahead, including games without fans and battling COVID-19 on the road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jed Hoyer, Cubs GM and executive VP, shares a glimpse into the season ahead, including games without fans and battling COVID-19 on the road.

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]]> 3774 no Jon "Boog" Sciambi Len and JD span the globe with Jon "Boog" Sciambi as they talk the KBO, COVID-19 and David Ross' prospects as the newest manager of the Cubs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 16 Jul 2020 17:05:55 -0000 Jon "Boog" Sciambi full 10 MLB.com Len and JD span the globe with Jon "Boog" Sciambi as they talk the KBO, COVID-19 and David Ross' prospects as the newest manager of the Cubs. Len and JD span the globe with Jon "Boog" Sciambi as they talk the KBO, COVID-19 and David Ross' prospects as the newest manager of the Cubs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Len and JD span the globe with Jon "Boog" Sciambi as they talk the KBO, COVID-19 and David Ross' prospects as the newest manager of the Cubs.

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]]> 3584 no Tom Ricketts Cubs owner Tom Ricketts joins the podcast to discuss growing up a baseball fan, his favorite Cubs moments and the 2020 60-game season return. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 09 Jul 2020 14:46:54 -0000 Tom Ricketts full 9 MLB.com Cubs owner Tom Ricketts joins the podcast to discuss growing up a baseball fan, his favorite Cubs moments and the 2020 60-game season return. Cubs owner Tom Ricketts joins the podcast to discuss growing up a baseball fan, his favorite Cubs moments and the 2020 60-game season return. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Cubs owner Tom Ricketts joins the podcast to discuss growing up a baseball fan, his favorite Cubs moments and the 2020 60-game season return.

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]]> 3686 no Dan Epstein & Brad Balukjian Authors Dan Epstein and Brad Balukjian discuss baseball's cultural connections throughout the 70s and 80s and into today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 02 Jul 2020 16:27:45 -0000 Dan Epstein & Brad Balukjian full 8 MLB.com Authors Dan Epstein and Brad Balukjian discuss baseball's cultural connections throughout the 70s and 80s and into today. Authors Dan Epstein and Brad Balukjian discuss baseball's cultural connections throughout the 70s and 80s and into today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Authors Dan Epstein and Brad Balukjian discuss baseball's cultural connections throughout the 70s and 80s and into today.

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]]> 3730 no Kerry Wood Cubs great Kerry Wood joins Len & JD to discuss his impressive MLB career, including the stories behind his most iconic moments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 25 Jun 2020 13:41:45 -0000 Kerry Wood full 7 MLB.com Cubs great Kerry Wood joins Len & JD to discuss his impressive MLB career, including the stories behind his most iconic moments. Cubs great Kerry Wood joins Len & JD to discuss his impressive MLB career, including the stories behind his most iconic moments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Cubs great Kerry Wood joins Len & JD to discuss his impressive MLB career, including the stories behind his most iconic moments.

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]]> 3591 no Fergie Jenkins Hall-of-Famer Fergie Jenkins joins Len & JD to share his journey from playing hockey as a kid in Canada to becoming a beloved Chicago Cub. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 18 Jun 2020 14:54:24 -0000 Fergie Jenkins full 6 MLB.com Hall-of-Famer Fergie Jenkins joins Len & JD to share his journey from playing hockey as a kid in Canada to becoming a beloved Chicago Cub. Hall-of-Famer Fergie Jenkins joins Len & JD to share his journey from playing hockey as a kid in Canada to becoming a beloved Chicago Cub. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hall-of-Famer Fergie Jenkins joins Len & JD to share his journey from playing hockey as a kid in Canada to becoming a beloved Chicago Cub.

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]]> 3345 no Billy Williams Hall of Famer Billy Williams joins for a candid conversation about his historic career and touches on the racial injustices of then and now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 12 Jun 2020 15:33:02 -0000 Billy Williams full 5 MLB.com Hall of Famer Billy Williams joins for a candid conversation about his historic career and touches on the racial injustices of then and now. Hall of Famer Billy Williams joins for a candid conversation about his historic career and touches on the racial injustices of then and now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hall of Famer Billy Williams joins for a candid conversation about his historic career and touches on the racial injustices of then and now.

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]]> 3806 no Joel Murray Actor Joel Murray, from "Mad Men" and "Shameless", shares stories of growing up in a family of entertainers and being a lifelong Cubs fan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 28 May 2020 15:38:41 -0000 Joel Murray full 4 MLB.com Actor Joel Murray, from "Mad Men" and "Shameless", shares stories of growing up in a family of entertainers and being a lifelong Cubs fan. Actor Joel Murray, from "Mad Men" and "Shameless", shares stories of growing up in a family of entertainers and being a lifelong Cubs fan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Actor Joel Murray, from "Mad Men" and "Shameless", shares stories of growing up in a family of entertainers and being a lifelong Cubs fan.

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]]> 3533 no Tim Kurkijan Major League Baseball analyst Tim Kurkjian talks with Len & JD about the state of baseball, his voting criteria for HOF prospects, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 21 May 2020 13:52:48 -0000 Tim Kurkijan full 3 MLB.com Major League Baseball analyst Tim Kurkjian talks with Len & JD about the state of baseball, his voting criteria for HOF prospects, and more. Major League Baseball analyst Tim Kurkjian talks with Len & JD about the state of baseball, his voting criteria for HOF prospects, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Major League Baseball analyst Tim Kurkjian talks with Len & JD about the state of baseball, his voting criteria for HOF prospects, and more.

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]]> 3342 no Bob Odenkirk In a ranging conversation Cubs fan Bob Odenkirk, of 'Better Call Saul' and 'Mr. Show' fame, discusses his career and love for the Cubs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 14 May 2020 18:00:00 -0000 Bob Odenkirk full 2 MLB.com In a ranging conversation Cubs fan Bob Odenkirk, of 'Better Call Saul' and 'Mr. Show' fame, discusses his career and love for the Cubs. In a ranging conversation Cubs fan Bob Odenkirk, of 'Better Call Saul' and 'Mr. Show' fame, discusses his career and love for the Cubs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In a ranging conversation Cubs fan Bob Odenkirk, of 'Better Call Saul' and 'Mr. Show' fame, discusses his career and love for the Cubs.

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]]> 3742 no Jon Lester Cubs duo Len & JD interview Jon Lester. They discuss Lester's childhood, pro career, battle with cancer, free agency, HOF prospects & more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 06 May 2020 23:22:37 -0000 Jon Lester full 1 MLB.com Cubs duo Len & JD interview Jon Lester. They discuss Lester's childhood, pro career, battle with cancer, free agency, HOF prospects & more. Cubs duo Len & JD interview Jon Lester. They discuss Lester's childhood, pro career, battle with cancer, free agency, HOF prospects & more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Cubs duo Len & JD interview Jon Lester. They discuss Lester's childhood, pro career, battle with cancer, free agency, HOF prospects & more.

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