{"podcast":{"title":"Off The Ivy: A Chicago Cubs Podcast","slug":"off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465","podcast_index_feed_id":7424465,"rss_url":"https://rss.art19.com/off-the-ivy","website_url":"https://art19.com/shows/off-the-ivy","image_url":"https://content.production.cdn.art19.com/images/6e/f5/d2/55/6ef5d255-b3e1-420a-b841-bfa794fb5571/9de2d8a3f6027a740dcd60477e2fec3f12eec0dd83e4fe8eb3b987c6c5a8ea7ef80e81608bd6bdb037eeb8989c6d7eb8bc9ba5e9313c910a8183943cb0f97bce.jpeg","author":"312 Sports","episode_count":89,"summary":"Off the Ivy is your daily dose of Chicago Cubs talk. Dan Bernstein, Matt Abbatacola and Cody Delmendo bring you the hottest and most important stories from around the organization - every single day. Whether it's a walk-off win, a frustrating bullpen meltdown, a surprise call-up from Iowa, or the latest front office drama, we're reacting to it all with the passion and knowledge the Wrigley Field faithful deserve. New episode every day. Rain or shine. Win or lose. Subscribe, leave a review, and let's talk Cubs. Check out the full slate of 312 Sports podcasts at 312Sports.com","last_synced_at":"2026-07-28T04:18:43.851260+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465"},"episode":{"title":"Alex Bregman and Chicago Cubs enter the All-Star Break in a playoff spot despite rollercoaster journey","slug":"alex-bregman-and-chicago-cubs-enter-the-all-star-break-in-a-playoff-spot-despite-rollercoaster-journey","published_at":"2026-07-13T14:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/alex-bregman-and-chicago-cubs-enter-the-all-star-break-in-a-playoff-spot-despite-rollercoaster-journey","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465","url":"https://mgln.ai/e/345/rss.art19.com/episodes/cf4ff8bc-6440-4a2e-821e-9a4a0c900bf2.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","audio_url":"https://mgln.ai/e/345/rss.art19.com/episodes/cf4ff8bc-6440-4a2e-821e-9a4a0c900bf2.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","summary":"The Chicago Cubs head into the All-Star break with a 54-42 record , and it's been anything but a smooth ride. From hot streaks that had fans dreaming big to frustrating slumps that tested everyone's patience, the first half of the season has been a true rollercoaster. In this episode, we break down the highs, the lows, the biggest surprises, standout performances, and the key moments that shaped the Cubs' first half. Despite all the twists and turns, Chicago enters the break firmly in the playoff hunt with plenty to play for in the second half. We'll also take a look at the Cubs' 2026 MLB Draft class, highlighted by first-round right-hander Cade Townsend , and discuss how the organization approached the draft as it continued building for both the present and the future. 312 SPORTS PRO SHOP: https://bit.ly/4e7bqyv The Best Replacement Windows And Doors At The Best Price. Chicagowindowguys.com Make sure to subscribe to... ✅ Dan Bernstein Unfiltered ✅ Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast 🏈 ✅ Organization Win Championships: A Chicago Bulls Podcast 🏀 All links to YouTube, Apple, Spotify and more available on 312Sports.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .","meta_description":"The Chicago Cubs head into the All-Star break with a 54-42 record , and it's been anything but a smooth ride. From hot streaks that had fans dreaming big…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2420,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/episodes/alex-bregman-and-chicago-cubs-enter-the-all-star-break-in-a-playoff-spot-despite-rollercoaster-journey/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-ivy-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-7424465/alex-bregman-and-chicago-cubs-enter-the-all-star-break-in-a-playoff-spot-despite-rollercoaster-journey.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}