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Love this podcast
Always a Cub fan but their pods keep me engaged in the day to day. Keep it going!!!
EDav1138
Fantastic podcast
Matt and Sam are fantastic at what they do. Every episode is a can’t miss.
CBrant
Die hard cubs fan review
I have been listening to Matt and Sam since they took over the show and let me tell you that these guys need to start doing baseball coverage full time. These guys have been correct 90% of the time when talking about takeaways from games, youth prospects, front office stuff, and even predictions on player performances or roster changes. Basically they have had very few takes where they are incorrect. Considering that this podcast is not a “full time” job for these gentlemen it’s impressive. I listen to this podcast everyday and will continue to do so. If you support the cubbies this is the podcast for you.
Feedback: Matt and Sam if you do read this, I would recommend providing more information on prospects. Whether it’s guys at triple A or even low A ball. You guys have been doing a great job already with this fyi. Another recommendation I have is to give us (the listeners) more information about the front office stuff. Whether it’s contract talks, trade stuff, or even rumors you hear.
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Ninja31402
Great Show
Best Cubs Podcast by far! Matt & Sam click like old friends talking Cubs! There MLB knowledge is right on! They do it in only 30 minutes, and don’t drag on over an hour like other Cubs Podcasts that dwell on one thought why to long and are whiney!
Go Cubs Go!
OCgerardCA
Great win
I was concerned in the bottom of the 9th,, but I was ecstatic when Amaya hit that home run to send the game into extra innings. Also, I enjoyed Sam’s recap of this game.
tbozikis
Keep up the good work!
The best daily Cubs podcast and Cubs podcast in general. Their dynamic keeps me laughing and Sam has some great Cubs takes. I can really relate to these dudes. I look forward to listening every weekday morning.
DocCub
Please bring back Sam after games
Appreciate trying something new, but it doesn’t work. Missing Sam’s energy, insight, passion when the game ends. Have gone back to CHGO for immediate after analysis. Sam and Matt! Please come back after games!
Birdy1213
Bad baseball analysis
Mostly hot take opinionated garbage. This podcast won’t teach you the game of baseball. Sam is a dumb frat boy that couldn’t get on his middle school team.
thedp321
Refreshing
Matt and Sam have me excited for opening day. They get better each episode! Keep trending like this Boyd!
One critique that I think will help… get the microphone out of the frame. We need to see those pretty faces. There’s your compliment Sam, but really it’s a pet peeve as visibility isn’t helping anything technical. 5 stars! Go Cubs Go!
Matassa_
For actual cubs fans
This pod is the best cubs podcast there is. Sam and Matt are both knowledgeable and hilarious. They actually know what they are talking about when it comes to the cubs and MLB. Listening to this pod is like talking with my buddies about the cubs. Gets me through the ups and downs of the season and definitely through the off season as well.
Locked ON Cubs
Best Cubs Podcast
The people who hate on this show are so smug 🤣, just reading through the negative reviews. This is a ACTUAL fan podcast, they bring high energy and it’s easy to tell they are real fans. They won’t sugarcoat it and have made me the most into a Cubs season I have been in a while this year. Cubs went 22–39 for two months - did you expect them to be jolly and glee about that? No. They are actual fans and we were playing piss poor. I don’t understand the expectation that podcast hosts can’t show emotion or voice valid opinions. It makes the show so much better, bc you know they will tell it straight. Keep up the good work fellas, keep doing you. Listen daily now for two motions and will continue coming down the stretch.
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Barry Terry Larry
Best out there
Great podcast. Always keeping it real. Appreciate the honesty
Hectec 18
Too much complaining
While at times I’ve enjoyed this podcast and the discussion about the day to day, the amount of hot takes continue to increase across the season. There seems to be little use to listen to these venting session episodes. It’s kind of unfortunate.
Bho14
Over reactionary degenerates
Over react to every single play and result on X during the games and for second straight year blames the manager. Just sign of 2 dudes who don’t know the game and just react emotionally to everything. Used to enjoy it but Olbur has gotten to be too much
bizalla15
Sam
10 minutes into this podcast and my ears are bleeding listening to this guy Sam. Not everybody should have a mic or an opinion. The dude is horrible, if you want this show to grow, he needs to be removed. Jesus Christ. Look elsewhere for more logical Cubs based podcasts folks. This dude Sam is GARBAGE.
the skinny pimp
GO CUBBIES GO!!
Best Podcast & Only place to get FAN CRAZY CUBS Content!! Let’s get excited folks!
MyqRuss
Best Cubs podcast
This is by far the best Cubs podcast out there. And it’s not even close. GO CUBS!! ⚾️
Dan Sheeks
My favorite podcast!
This is my favorite podcast to start my day off with! Matt and Sam share my passion for the Cubs and have done an amazing job of making us all feel like we are a community of fans that go through the ups and downs of our team together. They are funny, knowledgeable and have excellent chemistry together, which is what makes the show great!
GoCubs!!!!
Fun Cubs podcast
Matt and Sam do a great job giving you a daily dose of Cubs news while providing a little comedic relief. Enjoy the show very much.
medgolfer
True fans, fun podcast
These guys are two fans, genuine Chicagoans. Lots of fun to listening two guys that know the game and love my favorite team as much as I do. Keep up the good work!
AJDP in LA
Go Cubs Go!
Just discovered this pod a few weeks ago and absolutely love it! It’s getting me so pumped for the upcoming Cubs season! Go Cubs Go!
Christopher0713
MEH
Sam is a smug arrogant diva of a little man. The show would be great WITHOUT Sam. I feel bad for Matt to have Sam as a partner. Sam just bow out now and save us all from your ten cent takes.
VictoryGallop
Lame
Like being stuck to a dive bar floor next to the loudest dumbest morons in town I listened for a while and it was hellish but since I love the Cubs, I kept going but the more I listened the dumber it gets
Nickname Taken 2
What with the new episode
How are you talking as if the season has started and its june? Very confused by the latest episode.
Slew33
Growing stale
Matt bought on a funny clip. He set it up in such a fun way, “Sam, I know you haven’t heard this before.” He played it. It was really funny. Sam ignored it entirely. “Oh! I remember what I was going to say before …” Sam has trouble listening and it annoys me. Passion is cool but it’s not cool if it makes you sort of rude.
Lovemycubbies
C-Note
GOATS
Dxnrshrs
Enjoy the podcast
As a life long and come from many generations Cub Fan who lives in Texas (originally from Chicago) I enjoy the podcast . I like hearing the perspective of people in the Chicago area and who are fans with a lot knowledge about the players and the league.
AuntieJ19
Great Show
Matt and Sam know their stuff. They have great chemistry too. Sam’s angry rants crack me up and when Matt gets fired up he threatens to move mountains to get problems fixed. Keep it rolling, boys. Also, although someone else is being given credit for being the original everydayer, I believe that in fact, I am the original. I listened every day before Matt and Sam took over. They happen to be a significant upgrade over their predecessor.
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JayCasey3
A True Fans Sports Poscast
Locked on Cubs is one of my favorite sports podcasts because it’s just a couple of funny fans talking Cubs. Which isn’t to say they don’t know their stuff or get into the stats— they absolutely do— it’s just more enjoyable listening to REAL Cubs fans talk about the Cubs rather than some detached, impartial baseball beat writers. Never miss an episode and I always find myself laughing.
not blind
Great show
These guys are amazing. They deliver all cubs news in the greatest way. Also provide insightful opinions on controversial cubs moves.
tcherwenka
Such a great listen
You guys rule. Feels like listening to me and my buddies talk about our favorite team
Josh that one guy
Required Listening
Matt & Sam are required listening for any Cubs fan. As an out of state Cubbie fan I get to 3-4 games at Wrigley and a hand full of Iowa Cubs but mostly listen to games with Pat and Ron. My daily dose of Cubs is Locked On Cubs with Matt & Sam. Nothing better than celebrating win with the boys after a close game or venting after a loss.
Xbadrehvxf
Great Daily Cubs Pod
Sam and Matt have done a great job this year holding my hand through all the ups and downs of a wild 2023 season. As an out of state Cubs fan, it’s great to have a quick place I can catch up on what’s going on with the Cubbies each day since I can only watch a handful of games each month.
Dodongodislikesmoke
Don’t waive the white flag.
I started watching locked on cubs this year for the first time. I am 75 and a long time cubs fan. I am disappointed in waving the white flag when cubs are still in the thick of it. Things change fast in baseball. I lived through the 1969 debacle. Crushing but I still loved that team. This team is a memorable one. How memorable? We will see.
Andimo1!
Great for this misplaced Cubs fans.
By far the best Cubs podcast! I’m a misplaced Cubs fan so I use this show to stay informed on all things Cubs everyday. I love Matt and Sam’s passion.
The 603
Fantastic analysis with great enthusiasm
I have been an every day listener since April 2023 and have never been disappointed. Matt and Sam are a great team. Matt is more analytical and gives you a great summary of the prior game, stats on the team, and the likelihood of winning. Sam is much more off the cuff from his heart but yer equally insightful. Often I’ll watch a game and think “why would David Ross make this move” and then Sam will bring it up and analyze it the next day. Sometimes if I can’t watch a game, I just listen to Locked On Cubs and feel like I saw it.
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Cubbygal
Informative and Hilarious
Best cubs podcast out there.
Rick0001523
Sam and Matt are the best
Love Sam’s love for the cubbies a real die hard and Matt’s polished takes on topics!!!
What a great One Two Punch and especially when the cubbies are winning!!
Everyday I’m waiting for the Podcast
W or Not
Let’s keep this ball rolling fellas
Keep up the good work!!
Sleepyshane
Great baseball podcast
Fantastic breakdowns, in-depth analysis and information from two hosts who aren’t afraid to let their passion for the Cubs take center stage. Always my first go to podcast when it comes to Cubs baseball. I’m happy to be an every dayer and subscribe to this great show!
kennethmarkhoover
Love the passion
And the smarts! The details, baseball knowledge, all of it! Great job guys!
Gr2323
Talk like an adult
Good podcast but man Sam is real annoying when he decides to change the way he talks. I can’t stand that stupid draw out of the end of words.
misplaced Illini
Hot mic levels
Love the show boys but those mic levels are all over the place.
ndjehdnd
Great hosts
I love the hosts. Matt and Sam. I like the way Sam prefaced his David Ross comments respect to Rossy.
Rmoorejr342
Old Reviews are antiqued
A lot of the older reviews complain about a host who is no longer with the show. New hosts are much better and have great chemistry
Charlemartin
Overinflated view of show by hosts
The hosts consider themselves the best Cubs podcast around but they have the worst actually reporting on the team of any Chicago Cubs related podcast I listen to currently. They speculate on things with no evidence or research or fact finding. They also beg for positive reviews through giveaways which is unethical and negates the validity of every review posts during the giveaway.
Matthew Todd G.
Great Balance of Fandom and Analysis!
This is my go-to Cubs podcast. The hosts bring the perfect balance of being passionate fans and intelligent analysis to the table. Looking forward to a great season!
kchipchase
Cubs first podcast
They keep getting better each episode.
Wraithfear33
Great Cubs Updates!
Just started listening this week as we get closer to the start of the season. Going to two spring training games this weekend. The guys do a great job. Go Cubs!
dtoolmand
My Grandfather Would Have Loved This Show
Locked on Cubs brings the passion that die hard fans possess to podcast form. Sam is the guy you start a conversation with in the bleachers until you realize that he lives and breathes the North Side, and Matt plays the straight man in this genuine, honest, and committed duo. Their podcast popped up on my suggested listens one day, and since then I’ve made the Cubs fans in my life listen to an episode or two, at least once. Their passion and hard work are unparalleled. They deserve credit for steadily creating a fan base during one of the more hopeless times this franchise has seen over the last decade, and I can’t wait to listen to them every day when the Cubs actually compete for a division again. Locked on Cubs has become a part of my home, and I don’t end a day without catching their newest episode.
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Noah Erickson
Quick, honest and fun Cubs talk
Matt and Sam bring their personalities and their baseball opinions and expertise into this show, making it entertaining whether things are going on with the Cubs or not so much. It’s a great listen every single day. You can’t go wrong with Matt, Sam and Locked On Cubs
Swagnasty94