# Pitch And Moan: The Inspiring Journey Of Elise Menaker

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Podcast: [Baseball Isn’t Boring](https://stenobird.com/podcast/baseball-isn-t-boring-5775747)
Published: 2026-07-21T04:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://pdst.fm/e/swap.fm/track/v9Uiw3bGr54f6BVZKSyc/serve.castfire.com/audio/8528867/8528867_2026-07-21-004507.192.mp3?rssID=5939
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## Resource

Courtney Finnicum is back with another episode of 'Pitch and Moan,' this time welcoming in broadcaster/host/analyst for Chicago Cubs broadcasts. The former professional softball player details her journey to becoming the first woman to serve as a Cubs TV analyst, as well as her stint on the Cubs' first all-female broadcast team. There is plenty of talk about the celebration of the 2016 Cubbies, with a good look at what's going on at Wrigley heading into the trade deadline.

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