Beers and Beat Guys Podcast
Former Chicago Now blogger Tom Loxas talks Chicago Sports, and more with beat reporters, bloggers and podcasters over a beer or adult beverages.
The conversations also touch on cultural commentary, including recent TV shows. With humor and insight, the hosts also provide a comprehensive look at the Chicago Sports scene along with pop culture.
Beers and Beat Guys Podcast
Cubs are fun again, not so much the bullpen. Evan Altman talks Wu Tang, Steele and more.
Tom and Evan discuss a variety of topics ranging from craft beer and concert experiences to the current state of the Chicago Cubs and their prospects for the season.
They share personal anecdotes about their favorite hip hop groups, the excitement surrounding the Wu-Tang concert, and delve into some fun examples of music sampling.
The discussion shifts to baseball, focusing on the Cubs' stellar offensive performance, Justin Steele injury concerns, and the obvious impact of Kyle Tucker.
Chapters
00:00 Craft Beer Conversations
02:48 Weather and Seasonal Changes
05:52 Excitement for Wu-Tang Concert
08:45 Concert Experiences and Memories
11:43 Hip Hop Influences and Favorites
14:32 Music Production and Sampling
17:37 Mount Rushmore of Hip Hop
20:37 Festival Experiences and Changes
23:44 Baseball Talk: Cubs and Players
26:41 Injury Concerns and Player Health
29:59 Injury Concerns and Their Impact
33:00 Offensive Dynamics: A New Era for the Cubs
36:34 The Importance of Base Running and Patience
39:26 Pitching Woes: Bullpen Challenges
42:38 Future Prospects: Trade Talks and Player Development
50:18 The Case for Kyle Tucker: A Star in the Making
