Open Concessions with Len & JD
"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.
Episodes
December 17, 2020 • 56 mins
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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December 3, 2020 • 52 mins
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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November 26, 2020 • 67 mins
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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November 19, 2020 • 49 mins
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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November 5, 2020 • 60 mins
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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September 30, 2020 • 33 mins
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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September 24, 2020 • 67 mins
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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September 17, 2020 • 50 mins
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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September 10, 2020 • 65 mins
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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September 3, 2020 • 48 mins
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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August 27, 2020 • 56 mins
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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August 20, 2020 • 79 mins
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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August 13, 2020 • 65 mins
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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August 6, 2020 • 58 mins
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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July 30, 2020 • 32 mins
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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July 23, 2020 • 62 mins
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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July 16, 2020 • 59 mins
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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July 9, 2020 • 61 mins
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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July 2, 2020 • 62 mins
Authors Dan Epstein and Brad Balukjian discuss baseball's cultural connections throughout the 70s and 80s and into today.
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June 25, 2020 • 59 mins
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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