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    Off The Mound with Ryan Dempster

    Entertaining and candid conversations with former baseball players, musicians, comedians, actors for a wide-ranging audience of baseball enthusiasts and casual sports fans. Hosted by 16-year MLB veteran and former Chicago Cubs pitcher Ryan Dempster. (Marquee Sports Network Podcasts)

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    Episodes (35)

    Kyle Schwarber

    Kyle Schwarber

    Former Cubs outfielder, and fan favorite, Kyle Schwarber joins Ryan Dempster on Off the Mound presented by Sloan. During the discussion with Dempster, the pair discuss Schwarber’s 2021 season, including time spent with both the Nationals and Red Sox, his off the field charity work recognizing first responders, Chicago memories and look ahead to the offseason and the 2022 season.

    Patrick Wisdom, Frank Schwindel, Brendan Bayliss of Umphrey's McGee and Carlos Zambrano

    Patrick Wisdom, Frank Schwindel, Brendan Bayliss of Umphrey's McGee and Carlos Zambrano

    For the first time ever on Marquee Sports Network, Off the Mound with Ryan Dempster was recorded live to a rooftop audience overlooking Gallagher Way after the final home game of the 2021 season. Special guests for the live episode include Cubs players Frank Schwindel and Patrick Wisdom, musical guest Brendan Bayliss from Umphrey’s McGee and former Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano.

    Jon Lester / Sean Casey

    Jon Lester / Sean Casey

    Cubs starting pitcher and 3x World Series champion Jon Lester reflects on his 'I love you man' moment with David Ross during Game 5 of the 2016 World Series and the challenge of coming out of the bullpen in Game 7. Also, find out if the 5x all-star would pick Anthony Rizzo or Kris Bryant if he needed someone to babysit his kids. Then 3x all-star "The Mayor" Sean Casey brings his his world-class energy to the show as he recalls one hilarious story regarding Cubs fans after a Reds win in Chicago. Off The Mound with Ryan Dempster, presented by Sloan - Marquee Sports Network Podcasts.

    Mike Trout / Anthony Rizzo

    Mike Trout / Anthony Rizzo

    3x MVP Mike Trout reflects on his rise to MLB superstardom, talks golf tricks and learning how to change diapers. World Series champion Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo catches up with Ryan and hits on spring cleaning, The Sopranos, being the franchise's hit-by-pitch record holder and his charitable work. Off The Mound with Ryan Dempster, presented by Sloan - Marquee Sports Network Podcasts.

    Theo Epstein

    Theo Epstein

    Theo Epstein spent nine seasons with the Cubs from 2012-20, responsible for producing the club’s first World Series championship in 108 years in 2016. Prior to leading the Cubs front office, Epstein served as General Manager with the Red Sox, also helping them break a long championship drought in 2004 with the franchise’s first World Series championship since 1918.

    On this episode, Epstein discusses his work as a consultant with Major League Baseball, including the implementation of several new rule changes in the minor leagues, plus his charity work, his thoughts on one day leading an MLB team again, and much more.

    Rick Sutcliffe

    Rick Sutcliffe

    Former Cub and 1984 Cy Young winner Rick Sutcliffe joined Off The Mound with Ryan Dempster to tell hilarious stories from his professional career including how lifelong Cubs fan Bill Murray played a part in his first career stolen base. Sutcliffe also couldn't be happier for Jon "Boog" Sciambi to join Marquee Sports Network as the TV voice of the Cubs and can't wait to work with his former ESPN colleague.